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Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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Android adb http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
which is in the sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You dont really need to know what the other tools are listed do, you just need to do what it says with them and the tools are linked in the thread you're reading to download I assume. If they aren't, then read through the manual method that is stickied in the developer's forum. A link for the tools (misc.img, busybox, and psnueter) can be found there.
I was a little nervous at first myself. I read over the directions several times and then found some information on how to get adb installed and working. Once I got that step understood the actual rooting process was super easy. You can cut and paste all the commands to ensure you don't typo. Just make sure to validate your checksums to save any potential headaches. My first attempt at it took about 20 minutes and I had absolutely ZERO issues.
It is well worth your time and effort. It is also far better to use this method than the easy root 1 steps as you will gain a slightly better understanding of how your phone works and what steps you can take when you inevitably mess something up flashing ROMS, mods and radios
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
There are also videos on YouTube showing JCases method and adb setup. I would link but I'm on my phone but it shouldn't be to hard to find.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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reading through this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143188
There is no "easy", reliable way to root sans ADB and command lines. You will need to know this stuff before you try to root. You're going to need ADB in any event. If learning it isn't knowledge you desire, you shouldn't root your phone. For terms, you should refer to the dictionary stickied at the top of the forum. The best way to learn is to get the Android SDK, set it up, make sure your drivers are there, then play with ADB. Do simply stuff like check your serial number, the md5 of files on your SDcard, and harmless stuff like that. If you've got any questions along the way, feel free to PM me any time. I'm here often. And I'm usually faster than hunting through forums or the internet.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
I would not recommend "easy" root methods, since there is greater room for error. Understanding ADB will help you in the long run
MeAt.HoOk said:
From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
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Don't think z4root works on the Thunderbolt just search youtube for Thunderbolt root and watch the tutorials. Links are provided for everything that needs to be downloaded.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
loonatik78 said:
I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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nerogold said:
Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
loonatik78 said:
Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Sorry man I just wanted to say thanks to the other user I mentioned ,his method of rooting was and still is a great help to me already rooted 5 bolts and currently on #6 as I'm typing.
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Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
Greywolf66 said:
Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
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Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
Ive used the one click root four times with no issues. Four diffrent tb's from 3 diffrent states. 2 of them had alrdy takin the ota's. Dont have the link handy but if was a time saver. Though a half arse understanding of the method helps avoid issues. Ill post the link when i get home.
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loonatik78 said:
Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
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I rooted mine manually first. As you said in a previous post most "easy" roots are just scripts. That's what the one I used on my wife's was. I was following along the text of the batch file as I was running it so that if something happened I would know at what part of the script I was at. I had no problems with it though.
I'll agree that I could see where if someone where to run into a problem using script without any knowledge of what the script was doing they would probably end in a very bad place.
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
TabGuy said:
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
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Come on, cut him some slack. Everyone was new once. He has already been warned.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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ADB "Android Development Bridge" Simply put just helps you develop apps and fix bugs. (In this case, you will use this to reinstall Android without a locked bootloader (a.k.a. S-Off) (the bootloader is code that is run when you first turn on your device that tells Android to run).
You don't have to know how to use ADB, but you must install it on your computer.
As far as copying and pasting commands go, the tutorial that you choose to visit will tell you to type this command ex: cp image.zip/sdcard/
You will just copy this code out of your browser (FireFox/Internet Explorer/Chrome/etc.) and paste it into a command line.
Your command line will depend on what operating system you use on your pc. Ex for Windows, you will use "Command Prompt" or on Linux/MAC you will use "Terminal".
As far as validation checksums goes, it is used to make sure that the file that you downloaded is 100% the same file that the developer made.
Basically, open up your command line and type (without quotes) "md5 image.zip" also, make sure you change to "image.zip" with whatever/where you file is at.
I would be more specific with these instructions I'd I knew what OS (operating system) you are using on your computer is.
After you type in the command and hit enter, it will spit out a long string of gibberish. Just make sure this "checksum" is the EXACT same as whatever the devolver put in the tutorial you are following.
As far as putting together an idiot proof guide, you will have to forgive us, but I don't think the people here want to have a bunch of people here flooding the forums with very basic questions that have been answered already on the internet. However, don't let that stop you from asking questions. Just make sure you help yourself first (Google what you don't understand) and then ask for clarification.
P.S. I claim touchscreen amnesty for any typos.
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just got my GS4g yesterday, and it's my 1st SP (yay), rooted it with SOC - and I'd like to make a full backup of it's 'out of box' condition ..so I found this Froyo CMW thread and would like to utilize it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099374
however, it assumes the reader has previous knowledge of wtf they're talkn about..
I read further in the post "I have sent this to Koush as well to have it added to Rom Manager" - so I ran over to market and DL'd Rom Manager, but now I can't find the file ..hell I even googled "I downloaded from android market, where's my file" and no useful results come up ffs xD - so then I find this thread (yay) - but I can't afford to buy an app, here an app, there an app, everywhere an app app - so are there any free root explorer type applications? -ALSO- how do we mount our device as R/W? ..as it seems every single tutorial I come across is ambiguous
anywayz, I'd be really grateful if someone could help me out here..
I'd like to make a full backup of my 'out of box' Froyo, update it to stock 236, make another backup, flash it to Valhalla black 236, make another backup, ect - thanks for the read
KotsChopShop said:
just got my GS4g yesterday, and it's my 1st SP (yay) - and I'd like to make a full backup of it's 'out of box' condition ..so I found this Froyo CMW thread and would like to utilize it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099374
however, it assumes the reader has previous knowledge of wtf they're talkn about..
I read further in the post "I have sent this to Koush as well to have it added to Rom Manager" - so I ran over to market and DL'd Rom Manager, but now I can't find the file ..hell I even googled "I downloaded from android market, where's my file" and no useful results come up ffs xD ..anywayz, I'd be really grateful if someone could help me out here - I'd like to make a full backup of my 'out of box' Froyo, update it to stock 236, make another backup, flash it to Valhalla black 236, make another backup, ect - thanks for the read
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1. Never use Rom Manager! ever!
2. Root your phone and then make a nandroid backup through recovery then flash whatever you want and make another nandroid backup and so on. There are enough Roms here that you really do not need to worry about a stock back-up but, as always it is good to back up everything. Trust in the THE BIBLE as it is your friend.
thanks for actually reading my post :rollseyes: lol
1] ok.. but I DL'd it, where is it so I can delete it? lol
2] already did, and I already found the bible (thx tho)
the problem is these tutorials and guides are ambiguous, and all of them assume you have prior knowledge of what their talkn about.. pretty much , no, exactly like the last
few statements of your own post "then make a nandroid backup through recovery then flash whatever you want and make another nandroid backup and so on" = lolwut? :/
I can't make a backup because.. well, read my 1st post again lol
KotsChopShop said:
thanks for actually reading my post :rollseyes: lol
1] ok.. but I DL'd it, where is it so I can delete it? lol
2] already did, and I already found the bible (thx tho)
the problem is these tutorials and guides are ambiguous, and all of them assume you have prior knowledge of what their talkn about.. pretty much , no, exactly like the last
few statements of your own post "then make a nandroid backup through recovery then flash whatever you want and make another nandroid backup and so on" = lolwut? :/
I can't make a backup because.. well, read my 1st post again lol
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1. setting/applications/ROM manager/ uninstall
The rest would take a full page post. If I were you I would just go straight to GingerBread and do not worry about trying anything with Froyo. For that go here GB starter pack and follow the well detailed directions and if still confused I will do a step by step for you for GB. The aforementioned guide tells you what to get and where to put it and what to press. The technical knowledge will come in time after dealing with Roms, kernals, flashing, etc. You don't really need to know anything other than what files to use, where to put said files, and what buttons to press and that will get you rooted and Rom'd. Before your rooted and Rom'd you should learn what does what and why and that will take a lot of reading and time but, if your impatient like a lot around here you can always learn after you've rooted and Rom'd your phone.
thanks for your replies swann, underneath my amagad, I do appreciate it lol
ok so.. I DL'd RM last night, but apparently it didn't install because it's nowhere to be found...
it's not in my apps, and idk where DL'd files are stored so I can delete it (it's not on my SD either)
anywayz, before I do anything else, I want to make a backup of my out of box Froyo
(and idgaf if anyone thinks I should skip this part, I still want to do it =)
and in order to do this, I went here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099374
but since it doesn't fully explain the how to's, I went here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122508
but then I don't have root explorer, and can't afford to pay for a bunch of different apps, therefore, I need to know of a trusted/stable/free alternative - and I also don't know how to "mount my system as R/W"
...and when I google it, nothing helpful comes up.. or is that something indigenous to root explorer? (which wasn't explained, because as I stated, all these so called tutorials are ambiguous)
wait.. is it me or do I seem to be repeating myself? *scratches head* lol
I have all kinds of patience swann, I can do all the research and studying that's needed without qualms - as I know exactly how it is.. I own and operate a forum which specializes in teaching kats how to mod the gta series and how to model in 3d applications.. and we home grow some of the most talented kats the gta modding scene has ever been blessed with ...but that's because all of my tutorials are concise and clear and leave nothing to guess - as are my answers to everyone's questions - so when I ask a question and nobody answers it, but thinks for some reason that they did, I tend to get a little uh.. how should we say.. urhrhr towards them because they're obviously wetoded or some shyt lol
anywayz, assistance would be greatly appreciated..
1. Are you rooted? If not, you will need to do this first.
2. ES file explorer is a good free alternative to root explorer, you will have to go into setting to allow for system files.
3. You would be better off just downloading a stock Froyo Rom and using that as your back-up but...if your wanting to do it your way you will need to be rooted and for that you will have to read because I took my phone out of the box, plugged in USB to the computer and installd GB before even setting the phone up so I am not sure of the process of flashing Froyo or if it even differs from GB. After that I will be happy to help you when you get to point of wanting GB.
KotsChopShop said:
rooted it with SOC
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yes, I am rooted
thank you, I'll have a look for it asap
my plans are this; backup out of box Froyo, install stock/factory 236 update, backup that version of GB, then flash to Valhalla 236 black w/FBis's debloater
the reason I didn't automatically update to Tmo/Kies 236 is because I've read about the bad KJ6 modem causing text send errors as well as gps failures..
Dude fyi, Samsung doesn't make android. All new people see to credit Samsung for android. Google makes Android
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uhh weally? lol ..yes, I understand that
but exactly what relevance does that hold with anything I've said thus far? ..was it because I mentioned Kies? - and if so, soeffnwhat.. your post effectively does nothing in it's frivolous existence lol
KotsChopShop said:
yes, I am rooted
thank you, I'll have a look for it asap
my plans are this; backup out of box Froyo, install stock/factory 236 update, backup that version of GB, then flash to Valhalla 236 black w/FBis's debloater
the reason I didn't automatically update to Tmo/Kies 236 is because I've read about the bad KJ6 modem causing text send errors as well as gps failures..
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I believe the problems arose from using the leaked KJ6 items. I have not had any problems using anything related to KJ6 items built from the source. When you get to the GB flashing/Roms and such and have any problems just let me know.
for real? ..ok, I'll back this ish up tonight and [email protected] if need be
edit; welp, I decided to just roll with it and install stock 236 w/o backn up Froyo.. and it's exactly as everyone says, longer text messages and/or messages with images will not send :mutherF*$*ingSuicide:
Im trying to get someone to help walkme through the rooting process of a motoactv watch that I received for christmas. The device was recently rooted, and it appears that the process is fairely easy. I have limited rooting experience with android phones, and have jailbroken a few iphones, but have never had to mess with command lines, or adb. If someone is willing to walkme through the process on here I will be more than willing to make a modest paypal donation to them (we can discuss payment terms.)
I have posted the link website below for the rooting procedure. Also note that I am only interested in doing this as long as the core fitness apps and capabilities of the device arent completly destroyed, as this was a gift from my girlfriend and it needs to function in a fitness capacity. Im thinking that they shouldnt be affected, and that I probably will only gain the ability to delete them, but I could be wrong. I am also trying to learn from this expereince and am willing to pay if necessary to do so. Thanks so much, and hope everyone has a happy new year.
http://www.cmw.me/?q=node/55
I have one on order. I thought the process was pretty straightforward. It is easier on a Mac or Linux as there are scripts that use zergrush already available. If you are unfamiliar with using the command line I would recommend finding someone else to root it for you.
I am rooting mine for Google music and adding watch faces but I am kind of tickled by the idea of watching NetFlix on a wristwatch.
Cheers,
-M
XDA member since 2007
Hi
I already rooted the MotoACTv that I have. But I am having problems installing the Google APPS zip file downloaded from the cynagoen web site. Can some one explain how to install this so I can get the Market up and running on the watch. I already installed other apps like pandora and they work. Only thing is that I installed this with adb install command and not the via the market. Would love to have the market working. Please help.
rdavidowski said:
Hi
I already rooted the MotoACTv that I have. But I am having problems installing the Google APPS zip file downloaded from the cynagoen web site. Can some one explain how to install this so I can get the Market up and running on the watch. I already installed other apps like pandora and they work. Only thing is that I installed this with adb install command and not the via the market. Would love to have the market working. Please help.
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If you downloaded the gapps from cyanogenmod as you should have, you need to adb push everything that isn't an apk.
There are a few libraries that need to be installed. adb push filename /file/location/name is the way to do this. The locations match the unzipped folder names.
Cheers,
-M
XDA member since 2007
I also need step by step directions please, bricked my watch
I tried to follow the directions and I finally got the phone to root. Then when applying the new interface it must have not liked the commands I was trying to use.
Can anyone give step by step directions. It took me about 2 hours to figure out what applications I needed and how to use them so I am sure others would benefit from this.
The directions on that original post was way too vague for us noobs
Hardcore73 said:
I tried to follow the directions and I finally got the phone to root. Then when applying the new interface it must have not liked the commands I was trying to use.
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Oh, no... Are you sure your watch is bricked? That really is awful... I thought mine was for a bit after I used Super One Click to root it, but I was able to recover it by holding Start + Power for 10-15 seconds then plugging it in.
It seems zergRush is safer -- I ended up with root after that, but a couple of others in the #motoactv channel on freenode tried it and ended up with the phone seemingly dead (though a start+power off like above fixed it) and without root.
I posted this in the other thread but I am impatient and figured it wouldn't hurt to ask here too so,
moonzbabysh said:
Okay so last night I attempted to root my motoactv but my adb for some reason say it cannot load the root.img, I had the same problem where it's couldn't load the recovery.img for my photon when attempting to apply CWM or twerp recovery. Fastboot devices definitely sees both my devices (no I didn't do them are same time, and the files needed are in the same file location as instructed) and I can even Fastboot reboot and have that work. Any ideas or suggestions?? Any help would be appreciated.
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Your system.img is defunct. PM me or come in IRC and I'll send you the links for them and more.
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MOTOACTV update without Windows
I'd like to root my MOTOACTV. My clock is running version 4.53.50. To root I had to update at least to version 4.55.78. I found the file delta-ota-Blur_Version.4.53.50-4.55.78.Motorola-F100.Retail.en.US.zip but I've no idea how to flash that to my clock without Windows.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
This is my first post here so please don't hit me if I am doing something wrong.
Do we have a working method to root? I have tried jims script and my phone hangs in a boot loop any other luck/methods out there.
Att / atrix2 on the leak jim posted.
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I used the root zip from Jim's original ICS leak post, I assume you have the same. When I rooted, I ran the root.bat and waited until it said waiting for device. Then I enabled usb debugging and the rest took care of itself. *Note - The phone will reboot two or three times, but that's normal, and it should be rooted. That's how I did it, and it worked the first time. I hope that helps.
i think the driver on your PC is old, so it is not agree the phone, pls down and setup the update moto driver.
thanhthao2002 said:
i think the driver on your PC is old, so it is not agree the phone, pls down and setup the update moto driver.
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huh?
in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
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+1
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not rooring
41rw4lk said:
I used the root zip from Jim's original ICS leak post, I assume you have the same. When I rooted, I ran the root.bat and waited until it said waiting for device. Then I enabled usb debugging and the rest took care of itself. *Note - The phone will reboot two or three times, but that's normal, and it should be rooted. That's how I did it, and it worked the first time. I hope that helps.
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i've followed all the steps but everytime
i get the same thing and its not going any further * daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
i too am having the same problem. in most threads it only reads download zip, run the batch file, phone in debugging mode, etc. but i cannot root it.
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
using windows 7 on my laptop, phone is in mass storage mode and is seen by the laptop. run as user and as administrator produces same effect. but folder at root of c: drive and desktop still the same.
solved it
jspugh said:
i too am having the same problem. in most threads it only reads download zip, run the batch file, phone in debugging mode, etc. but i cannot root it.
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
using windows 7 on my laptop, phone is in mass storage mode and is seen by the laptop. run as user and as administrator produces same effect. but folder at root of c: drive and desktop still the same.
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download the new moto device manager 2.2.26 uninstall all other moto drivers install this and run root bat again and everything runs smoothly
Do u guys have adb set up
Drivers are here and some other good stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784689
Absolutely cannot get phone working with ADB
Be sure to thank cogeary for the link
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thank you, will actually put 2.2.26 on another box which my phone has NOT been on and give that a shot.
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eddiemc12 said:
download the new moto device manager 2.2.26 uninstall all other moto drivers install this and run root bat again and everything runs smoothly
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installed 2.2.26 on an old xp box. worked great! thank you, now rooted!
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chrisn91 said:
Do u guys have adb set up
Drivers are here and some other good stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784689
Absolutely cannot get phone working with ADB
Be sure to thank cogeary for the link
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downloaded drivers from here, thanks for the link. i had fxz from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5, but that was awhile ago. guess i just needed new drivers.
sent both you guys some thanks, and cogeary as well. no thanks to those other two. i have been following this forum since October 2011 and only recently joined, and that was to give altered some thanks on the awesome work he has done and the help he has given people like myself. i usually search first before asking and don't make many posts, as you can tell. i have seen the amount of ridiculousness in all these threads, and yes, even told other people to use the search. if you don't know the answer, it doesn't help to respond with a "just search" anymore...so just don't post. all those "just search" posts clog our s**t up even more than the stupid posts or threads.
adb out of date error
if you are getting this error, do not do the crazy things that are suggested, just copy the three new files list below in the zip, they are 2012 version and overwrite the ones that were in the root download
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in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
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Sorry but when I post on those threads with a question I get flooded by idiots asking questions there are explained in the first post or later in the thread. So instead of making me look bad why not point you finger at some of the meaning less threads on the DEV side or the other ones in general.
I normally lurk here and have no issues. I provide feedback and important files if I have them. Its people like you who are quick to react that "clog" this place up.
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Emoslayer8 said:
Sorry but when I post on those threads with a question I get flooded by idiots asking questions there are explained in the first post or later in the thread. So instead of making me look bad why not point you finger at some of the meaning less threads on the DEV side or the other ones in general.
I normally lurk here and have no issues. I provide feedback and important files if I have them. Its people like you who are quick to react that "clog" this place up.
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Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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if its any help, i have windows 7 home on my laptop that i usually use with my phone. i used the batch file from your zip. i put it on the desktop, at the root of c, tried running as admin and as user, all to no avail. put updated drivers on an xp box and used your zip again and it worked fine.
jimbridgman said:
Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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I will try your script again when I get home. I'll make sure to back up this time I had to reinstall the leak to get it to boot. And I'm running win7 64x, debian, and Ubuntu 12.4. Haha maybe I'll do it off my raspberry pi jk jk
I'll let you know jim. I just built a new PC. Lost all my old data. RAID2RAID only saved a little of my raid0 from my old build. Oh well. Thanks for the quick response.
Also I tried windows 7 64x before with moto drivers and at the time I know my adb was working I have been making apps for a project I have reading from the serial port that my arduino writes to on USB host mode on an Acer tablet.
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Emoslayer8 said:
I will try your script again when I get home. I'll make sure to back up this time I had to reinstall the leak to get it to boot. And I'm running win7 64x, debian, and Ubuntu 12.4. Haha maybe I'll do it off my raspberry pi jk jk
I'll let you know jim. I just built a new PC. Lost all my old data. RAID2RAID only saved a little of my raid0 from my old build. Oh well. Thanks for the quick response.
Also I tried windows 7 64x before with moto drivers and at the time I know my adb was working I have been making apps for a project I have reading from the serial port that my arduino writes to on USB host mode on an Acer tablet.
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Try it on your ubuntu 12.04, if windows is still giving you issues. I have both an sh and bat in the zip file.
Also the Moto drivers don't really matter since all the stuff I use is lower level (adb, is all you need, with it's drivers that come with the SDK, and I have included for both the windows and Linux in the ICS root zip).
This guide assumes that you are on a stock Pantech Flex P8010 running either ICS (v4.0.4). or the updated JB (v4.1.2) Please note that rooting a ICS phone has been known to cause issues when trying to run the over the air update. If you have already rooted and are looking for a way to update to JellyBean please skip to the section on updating, if this isn't you keep reading.
So at this point you have decided to continue. You shouldn't run into any issues if you follow the directions and you shouldn't mess your phone up even if root doesn't take. However, in the spirit of covering ones back side....
I am not responsible for anything that goes wrong.
Jelly Bean 4.1.2 or ICS 4.0.4
This method was found by LuneBear and has not been tested by myself so I cannot personally verify its effectiveness. I did check and it seems to work with both ICS and JB but your mileage may vary. You will need to download SRSroot and install it on a Windows machine.
SRS ROOT
SRS Homepage
Make sure that USB debugging is enabled on your phone. Connect your phone via USB and run the program. Select the button for all root methods. Then you will need to select the Legolas exploit. Once everything is done (may take some time) just reboot the phone and you should be good to go.
Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 ONLY
Windows Option
This method has been tried on a number of Windows versions and some work some don't so your mileage may very. This method uses Bin4ry's Root method and was orgnially discovered by aaki_rocker and is WAY LESS COMPLICATED. However please note that some users have had issues using this method with Bin4ry's latest version of the root script. It is recommended that you download an older version if you run into any issues or the root doesn't take.
First lets get some drivers on your Windows box. To do this you will need to download the Pantech PC Suite and install it.
http://c724062.r62.cf2.rackcdn.com/PantechPCSuite_1.1.1.3437.exe
Next you will need to download and extract Bin4ry's root script.
http://ul.to/z7krermj
Once you have these two files you will need to plug your phone into the PC via USB and enable the USB type as Data Mode.
Next run the Bin4ry's script and follow the directions when in doubt about what to choose select the simplest option in all cases.
If everything goes well you will have a nicely rooted phone.
Linux Option
This is not a point and click root and is not for the faint of heart. This method of rooting is based off of Bin4ry's root for ICS/JB. Changes have been made to the srcipt to allow it to work with the Flex please follow the steps below and you will have root in just a few minutes. It will probably take you longer to download the files you need than to actually root the phone.
This method has been performed successfully using Ubuntu 12.10 64bit it may work with other versions of linux but it will not work with Windows due to the driver issues and the fact that I didn't alter the windows batch file, in fact I removed any windows related files from Bin4ry's original package.
First you will need to set up the linux machine if you don't already have it. This can be done in one of a few ways you can run a live copy using a Live CD/USB boot (this will not install linux on your computer unless you tell it to) or you can install it in the standard manner or using WUBI, the third option us setting up linux in a virtual machine. If you don't know how to do this google it, there is a wealth of information out there on these subjects and probably some you can even understand without a degree in astro-physics.
Second you will need to set your phone up so that USB debug mode is turned on [settings>developer options]. Make sure you phone isnt plugged into the USB or it won't let you change the setting.
Now plug your phone into to the (linux) computer with the USB. Next you will need to set the USB computer connection type to Media Device(MTP)
In order for the computer to communicate with the phone we will need to install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and create a couple of files.
These files will basically trick the computer into thinking it has actual drivers for the phone.
Open a terminal window, and enter the following (this will install ADB):
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
Once this is done enter the following
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/70-android.rules
Gedit will open at this point copy the the following into it and then click save and close the window.
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="10a9:6055", MODE="0666"
In the terminal window enter this (yeah I know it looks the same just go with it)
sudo gedit /lib/udev/rules.d/70-android.rules
After the window opens paste the same line of code into the file that you did in the previous files, save and close.
Test your connection by issuing the following command in the terminal window:
adb devices
Should see something similar to:
OSCAR01111112010204 device
Your adb is now recognizing your phone and you can now move on to the next step if you are not getting this don't even bother moving to the next step it wont work. If you don't see this check your settings and go again.
Ok so you are now ready to actually root the phone. The first thing your going to need to do is download my modified Bin4ry script. See the attached file.
After you have it downloaded you will need to extract it you can do this by opening the file manager (click on the home folder icon) and going to download. Find the file called Root_Flex.zip. Right click on it and select EXTRACT HERE. After its done extracting you should see a directory called Root_Flex. In a terminal windows enter the following:
cd Downloads/Root_Flex
Your prompt should now look something like
[email protected]_name~/Downloads/Root_Flex$
From here just enter the command:
bash RunMeFlex.sh
At this point you should see a bunch of junk come up and a menu asking which way you want to try to root. Type 1 and press enter. It will give you 3 errors, ignore them. It should copy a bunch of files and ask you to press restore on your phone, do it. It should ask you to press Enter to reboot the phone, do so and the phone will reboot. It should be waiting on you to press enter again dont press enter until the phone is completely rebooted and for good measure give it an extra few seconds. The script should finish and the phone will reboot again this time you should see a little box with an update appear on the phone. At this point you should be rooted. If not try the script again.
I hope this helps out a lot of folks out there. Let me know if I need to change anything in this How to or if I made any mistakes along the way.
Updating If you're already rooted
So you rooted your phone and now you want JellyBean but when you run the update you get the dead droid image and the update fails OR you live in an area that isn't covered by AT&T and you want the update, what do you do? Well thanks to some hard work by Attn1 we have a solution and its pretty simple. First off you will need to have CWM running on the phone. Now there are a few ways to go about this but the method I used was here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133857
You only need to go as far as getting CWM up an running on the phone you do not need to install it as the the update by Attn1 will take care of a full install of a better version. You will need to have a copy of Fastboot.exe and some img files. Below is a rar file that has all the necessary files to get CWM running (not installed) on the phone using windows (sorry I don't have the linux files for this one). Just unpack them into a convienent folder somewhere and follow the instructions on the link above.
http://tinyurl.com/oa2p48f
I recommend using the boot_external.img but if you do not have an external SD card and only have the internal storage just use boot_internal.img instead. This method relys on you being able to get into fast boot. If you do not have access to fastboot for what ever reason I suggest you jump ahead in the thread and read Attn1 methods for installing CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2008888&page=44
Next get the update files from this link (second post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2008888&page=47
Once you have all the files downloaded and copied everything to the appropriate SD cards on your phone your ready to go. If you don't know how to do this don't even think about anything else till you learn this. After this is all done follow the directions below (copied from Attn1's post)
Procedure if you ARE NOT running baseband JYUS06032013 (ICS Basebands) :
boot ICS CWM
flash FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-FIRMWARE.zip from CWM
format system in CWM (will NOT wipe data, but makes sure old rom does not flash back stock recovery)
restart start recovery/adb reboot recovery (JB CWM is installed - do not try to fastboot boot ICS CWM)
flash FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-ROM.zip from CWM.
reboot
Procedure if you ARE running baseband JYUS06032013 (JB Baseband) :
get root (Instructions HERE - use GANDALF)
install CWM (Instructions HERE)
flash FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-FIRMWARE.zip from CWM
format system in CWM (will NOT wipe data, but makes sure old rom does not flash back stock recovery)
reboot to CWM
flash FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-ROM.zip from CWM.
reboot
This ROM is Pantech stock with no mods other than CWM installation protection and all stock permissions and symlinks carefully maintained and consistent with the product of a successful OTA.
The firmware is also stock, with the exception of the open aboot allowing fastboot boot <bootimage>, and installation of JB CWM with nothing else added or changed. It runs well with nothing broken. You MUST be on JB firmware (below) to run it properly.
You can let the new CWM root it if you like when you exit - it will prompt you. It will also prompt you to disable CWM on reboot make sure this gets disabled or the phone will keep booting to CWM rather than the ROM.
Downloads:
md5: 1a0ca5f177bce2f4c428931616e0ecd1 FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-FIRMWARE.zip
md5: 17c0e611ab6dfbca230571c1e40f3d14 FLEX-JB-JYUS06032013-ROM.zip
Make sure you check the md5sum on the files before you flash them if there wrong download them again this is vital.
If you need a program to check md5sums copy this .exe file to your c:\windows\system\ and run it from the command line.
http://tinyurl.com/l74wl9q
Thanks go to Bin4ry for the original script and all the technical help provided.
Check out the thread and give a thanks and donate a few bucks if you can.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Thanks to Atadres for getting me going in the right direction and help testing along the way.
Thanks to Esau Silva for this post that helped get the drivers working for us in Ubutnu.
http://esausilva.com/2010/05/13/setting-up-adbusb-drivers-for-android-devices-in-linux-ubuntu/
Thanks to Aaki_rocker for coming up with the Windows version of this root method you can find his original post here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141538
Thanks to LuneBear for finding the root method for JellyBean.
Thanks to Attn1 for the JellyBean update and CM 10.2 version of CWM Recovery.
jist a quick memo guys when you issue the command adb devices please cd to proper android sdk platform tools folder or else youll get an error like no command did you mean..... heres the proper way do this step before you do the adb devices step type in cd ~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools press enter then type in ./adb devices
i am now trying to contact team win for help with porting the recovery image team win recovery so we can start roming this device and adding ports and roms
atadres said:
jist a quick memo guys when you issue the command adb devices please cd to proper android sdk platform tools folder or else youll get an error like no command did you mean..... heres the proper way do this step before you do the adb devices step type in cd ~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools press enter then type in ./adb devices....
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Acutally this assumes you are on a completely fresh install and did not have adb installed through the platform tools if that is the case everything I typed up will work. However you are correct too. Let me know if you think I should go ahead and rework the stuff to be a little more universal if so please PM me an update of the commands.
your right my apologies but one thing i noticed that i would like to say idk if its my experiance or universal after successfully rooting the flex the lockscreen fails to resize itself leaving a black space where the onscreen dock is usualy located no big issue though and the rooting was easy and painless once adb was set up correctly 100000+ points thanks so much
Good job guys. Respect! I have a Pantech Flex, which is an awesome device with the same specs (things that matter to me) as S3, but without big name. I like Pantech Flex because it's size is much better for me than.
The only thing now is to create a ROM! Is it difficult to make a pure Android ROM? Nothing additional, just a pure Android like in Nexus?
Again, thank you guys for your dedication! I'll definitely donate as soon as I have Jelly Bean loaded on my Pantech Flex!
Thanks, this worked great. I am gonna start on a ROM. Hope I don't get bricked.
Sent from the new Pantech Flex. Nominated best lowest priced new smartphone. U jelly I paid nothing, for a phone almost as good as the Galaxy S3?
HighCommander540 said:
Thanks, this worked great. I am gonna start on a ROM. Hope I don't get bricked.
Sent from the new Pantech Flex. Nominated best lowest priced new smartphone. U jelly I paid nothing, for a phone almost as good as the Galaxy S3?
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lets not get ahead of ourselves here guys in order to create a rom we would need to get a custom recovery on our phone this can be achived by mapping out the devices bootloader extracting an img file of it and using koushes clockworks mod recovery creator only when we achive a port of a custom recovery can we make roms and be able to flash them if any of you have knowledge of this as i am a noob when it comes to recoveries pleasae feel free to input we need all the help we can get guys
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ivansana said:
Good job guys. Respect! I have a Pantech Flex, which is an awesome device with the same specs (things that matter to me) as S3, but without big name. I like Pantech Flex because it's size is much better for me than.
The only thing now is to create a ROM! Is it difficult to make a pure Android ROM? Nothing additional, just a pure Android like in Nexus?
Again, thank you guys for your dedication! I'll definitely donate as soon as I have Jelly Bean loaded on my Pantech Flex!
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lol right now we need knowledge donations unfourtunatly we cannot start working on roms till we have a custom recovery ported over either team win or clockworks mod recovery this will take a little bit of time and knowledge and to answer your question about the stock nexus rom your talking along the terms of a cynaogen mod port? or akop port looking into it i would say untill we have mapped the bootloader we wouldnt know how diffcult it would be because the simlinks maybe difcult for a phone that has not yet caught fire in the dev world
i wish i had the time to do a recovery myself and get cwm working but with my family and my fulltime job i barely get any time. Im going to spend all my time on this amazing little phone to do what i can. props to the root method it worked flawlessly!!!
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Awesome I'm glad im getting some good feed back on the root. I wasnt sure if I did the rightup correctly and im glad its working out for everyone.
If I get some time I will start looking into a custom CWM and all that junk I have a contact that should be a pretty good help in this just have to find the time to do it.
Yeah after coming from the LG Nitro HD I was surprised at how easy this was to root.
If you want to get together on gtalk we can work on this together. Right now I'm in the process of getting a ROM dump so we can recover our phones from stock images if we happen to mess them up, which I'm sure we will, but that's the best part! Lol.
I can smell CM9 and CM10 calling to this phone!!!
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jSterling said:
Yeah after coming from the LG Nitro HD I was surprised at how easy this was to root.
If you want to get together on gtalk we can work on this together. Right now I'm in the process of getting a ROM dump so we can recover our phones from stock images if we happen to mess them up, which I'm sure we will, but that's the best part! Lol.
I can smell CM9 and CM10 calling to this phone!!!
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Yeah I love this phone but I have to say the Pantech launcher kinda pisses me off.
donavan01 said:
Yeah I love this phone but I have to say the Pantech launcher kinda pisses me off.
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Agreed lol im using nova
I actually don't mind the launcher, its pretty nice compared to other brand launchers. I'm probably going to try launcher pro though that's been my favorite sense I had my prepaid optimus V
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jSterling said:
I actually don't mind the launcher, its pretty nice compared to other brand launchers. I'm probably going to try launcher pro though that's been my favorite sense I had my prepaid optimus V
Sent from my PantechP8010 using Tapatalk 2
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I had launcher pro and hated it ... check out APEX seems like the stock ICS but with a lot of extras and without the annoying bits of the pantech that make me insane
donavan01 said:
I had launcher pro and hated it ... check out APEX seems like the stock ICS but with a lot of extras and without the annoying bits of the pantech that make me insane
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hey guys... is there a pantech flex forum????????
also is it possible to unlock the device if you forget the log in pattern????? thanks
I don't know anything about mapping the device. So I am just going to work on a ROM for my infuse.
I will help with anything for testing. A stock image would be awesome. =-)
No flex forum yet.
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Sent from the new rooted Pantech Flex. Nominated best lowest priced new smartphone. U jelly I paid nothing, for a phone almost as good as the Galaxy S3?
jSterling said:
I actually don't mind the launcher, its pretty nice compared to other brand launchers. I'm probably going to try launcher pro though that's been my favorite sense I had my prepaid optimus V
Sent from my PantechP8010 using Tapatalk 2
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sense is my fav launcher and no no forum yet ive requested and gotten no reply smh
did this thread die guys?
atadres said:
did this thread die guys?
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Wait till after Xmas I bet you a lot of people will get this phone as presents.
donavan01 said:
Wait till after Xmas I bet you a lot of people will get this phone as presents.
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Yeah I can see that happening. This weekend I am going to work on it to see what I can come up with. I've been so swamped with work and life bs that I haven't had a chance.
No this thread didn't die.
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