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Easy root for Thunderbolt on Windows

Yestarday I wrote a Mac OS X Easy root with a video
However I had someone e-mail me asking for a Windows Version.
I will write one if I get 5 likes on this video by the end of day and as soon as I get at least 5 likes I will start writing it and have it done within a couple hours! I just want to make sure people are really interested in it before I start.
Download here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTGEcsyy4RE

Saw the video...great.
Said the comments was "locked"

Add another like!
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I just "liked" it. It has 11 likes right now.
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I liked it too, very good

Found a Bug working on getting it fixed.

Got it fixed.. Download is up and running!
http://fryetech.com/?p=32

Got at least ten more days before I root my TB. Don't want to do it until I'm outside my exchange period, in case any mechanical glitches show up, like a stuck power button or some such.
Edit - Yeesh, didn't realize the download was nearly 900MB.

That's kinda wrong.to forcibly ask.for.something to give something that should be free anyway
I understand u put ur hard work.into this but u should put "please like if this worked" instead of that
Edit: I also understand that ur not asking for.money but the concept still applies
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superchilpil said:
That's kinda wrong.to forcibly ask.for.something to give something that should be free anyway
I understand u put ur hard work.into this but u should put "please like if this worked" instead of that
Edit: I also understand that ur not asking for.money but the concept still applies
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I agree with you we shouldn't even have to root the phone in the first place that's why I did this stuff.
I also agree with you. I didn't realize I seem like I was asking for money. So I took that down.
Enjoy the root.

THANKS!!!
Luke

I think I will wait to root until 2.3 comes out. I'd really like to just have vanilla android gingerbread without sense.. then, I will be a happy camper. Is there anyway to debrand the Verizon Logo?

HELP!!!!
HELP! After 1st reboot, the computer doesn’t recognize drivers and doesn’t show phone connected to computer so I can’t continue. What the heck do I do?????

nice video

HELP! After 1st reboot, the computer doesn’t recognize drivers and doesn’t show phone connected to computer so I can’t continue. What the heck do I do?????
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settings "usb debugging" needs to be enabled

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this together. It allowed me to be lazy and not have to type stuff.
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On first power button press I get "sd checking" "No image or wrong image"
Edit... lol his says the same thing in the video.... patience... I'm doing what he said not to in the video and the batch... freaking out.
Edit2 Mine didn't bring up the bar on the top right... hmm I'll just leave the comp on until someone can help, guess I shouldn't have started this this at 1am lol... any help is appreciated!

I went to recovery and I'm safe for now. I'm guessing I didn't install the drivers properly.
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Edit - I'm rooted now using the abd method... I know this would have worked had I not had a driver issue on my comp. Appreciate it anyway!

Awesome worked perfectly!

[Q] Unrooting Before Shipping Back to VZW

Unfortunately, I've encountered a hardware defect on my phone...
...the dreaded power button is getting stuck and becoming virtually unusable. The VZW Tech Support is sending me a CLNR device which should be here on Friday. (Apparently, they got rid of free overnight shipping.)
I'm unrooting tonight so I can play around with the new OTA over the next couple of days.
Is there anything I need to do to the phone other than un-root it so that VZW doesn't know it was rooted, thereby avoiding any future headaches and $299 charges.
Thanks!
Drew

Just to remember to remove your sd card before sending it back. If left in by accident they can tell some of what you have been doing with your phone.

jett2314 said:
Just to remember to remove your sd card before sending it back. If left in by accident they can tell some of what you have been doing with your phone.
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Oh yeah. That for me was a given. lol
I'm removing the SIM, SD card, battery and back battery cover.
If that's it then I should be set. Just trying to cover all of my bases. ya know?

CanesDrew said:
Oh yeah. That for me was a given. lol
I'm removing the SIM, SD card, battery and back battery cover.
If that's it then I should be set. Just trying to cover all of my bases. ya know?
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Just make sure to follow the unroot process in the dev forums so you put your phone back to "stock". You want to make sure its back to "S-ON" but that's about it.
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capflya said:
Just make sure to follow the unroot process in the dev forums so you put your phone back to "stock". You want to make sure its back to "S-ON" but that's about it.
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Thanks but this is not my first time un-rooting my phone. I got that part covered. Installing the official OTA now.
Good Lord it takes forever over 3G. lol

CanesDrew said:
Thanks but this is not my first time un-rooting my phone. I got that part covered. Installing the official OTA now.
Good Lord it takes forever over 3G. lol
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You asked
Hope your new phone is better in regards to the power button issue. Mine seems to be OK... Except I keep finding its randomly shut itself off. If its not one thing its something else I guess lol
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When your next phone arrives, consider using quickboot to restart/turn off the phone. Might help prevent you from going thru the same ordeal again.
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Wrong thread LOL.
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capflya said:
You asked
Hope your new phone is better in regards to the power button issue. Mine seems to be OK... Except I keep finding its randomly shut itself off. If its not one thing its something else I guess lol
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Actually just got the new phone today and rooted it this evening. Everything works perfectly fine and the power button actually presses down now. lol
The only annoyance is that the speaker seems to crackle if above more than 1/2 volume. Thankfully, I can hear just fine if below that. But if it becomes too bad, I'll have to do another swap.

CanesDrew said:
Actually just got the new phone today and rooted it this evening. Everything works perfectly fine and the power button actually presses down now. lol
The only annoyance is that the speaker seems to crackle if above more than 1/2 volume. Thankfully, I can hear just fine if below that. But if it becomes too bad, I'll have to do another swap.
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I try to avoid sending in for replacements...they always have problems.
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Curious as to why you would bother unrooting software when hardware is the issue? Here's why I ask.
I buy all of my companies pcs and cell phones. If I wipe MSCRAP7 off the machine and it has a MB failure and I call the mfg and they send a new one i don't restore back to 7 why would you on the phone?

rcstilgar said:
Curious as to why you would bother unrooting software when hardware is the issue? Here's why I ask.
I buy all of my companies pcs and cell phones. If I wipe MSCRAP7 off the machine and it has a MB failure and I call the mfg and they send a new one i don't restore back to 7 why would you on the phone?
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Because rooting voids your warranty...

rcstilgar said:
Curious as to why you would bother unrooting software when hardware is the issue? Here's why I ask.
I buy all of my companies pcs and cell phones. If I wipe MSCRAP7 off the machine and it has a MB failure and I call the mfg and they send a new one i don't restore back to 7 why would you on the phone?
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Because if I don't, theres a strong risk I'll have to pay full retail for this replacement even though rooting didn't cause the hardware failure.
I'm guessing you're not rooted...
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CanesDrew-
Love your signature. Care if I borrow it? I am a nursing student too.

emsrider said:
CanesDrew-
Love your signature. Care if I borrow it? I am a nursing student too.
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Absolutely. Glad to know I'm not the only future male nurse on XDA. Lol
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SD card problems

Some apps that I've pushed to my external SD card suddenly show up as not installed and I then have to reinstall from the market. Any ideas what's wrong?
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Right now the phone is having problems when you store any apps on the SD card. Make sure they are all stored internally and that should solve your problems.

you have 4gb of app storage, there's no need for apps2sd especially since it breaks the apps, sd card and everything else.

But for me such as with evernote the data is stored on the SD card and the app fails when the SD card unmount itself and I have to resync it.
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mariol66 said:
Some apps that I've pushed to my external SD card suddenly show up as not installed and I then have to reinstall from the market. Any ideas what's wrong?
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Yes, theres a bug in the software causing this to happen when apps are installed on the sdcard. Just make sure all ur apps are in internal storage and you should be fine, or is 4gb not enough?
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No I have a lot of games and such and to use the SD card option would be nice. It's made for a reason you know lol
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Well until Moto provides a update you WILL continue to have the problems having the apps on your sd card. There is no way around it right now.

mariol66 said:
No I have a lot of games and such and to use the SD card option would be nice. It's made for a reason you know lol
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I agree it would be nice, but then again there are alot of things that would be nice, doesnt make them happen any sooner. You've been made aware of what the issue is, how to avoid it, and now can decide how you want to proceed from here on out.
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jrw 28 said:
well until moto provides a update you will continue to have the problems having the apps on your sd card. There is no way around it right now.
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never use the atrix 2 to format your card, do it with a card reader in windows

I'm on my 2nd Atrix 2. The first one had trouble with the sdcard as most of the people are writing about on XDA so I got a replacement. The 2nd one works perfectly with the same sdcard installed. In addition to fixing the sdcard issues, wireless works more reliably and call quality is better indicating they may have had some hardware quality control issues vs. software issues. If you're within your 30 days return period I would suggest getting a replacement.

Returned for a skyrocket
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JRW 28 said:
Well until Moto provides a update you WILL continue to have the problems having the apps on your sd card. There is no way around it right now.
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I've been monitoring this and moved many of my non essential apps to my SD card for testing purposes. Then I set my phone so any updates to apps has to be approved, none of my apps nor is the phone auto update.
Worked fine for two weeks until I finally updated three apps. Then I lost 7 apps on the SD card

Clovett said:
Worked fine for two weeks until I finally updated three apps. Then I lost 7 apps on the SD card
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I've been doing some testing of my own and get the same results everytime as you. Motorola def has some bugs here and seems like the RZR might be having them as well. Hopefully this update will cure them.

JRW 28 said:
Hopefully this update will cure them.
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What update is this?

They are fixing to start testing on a new build
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20340416&postcount=1

I'm trying to be patient for that update. But, it's a tough bone to swallow spending $65 for an SD card just to store MP3s on. It would be nice to have some sort of rough ETA from Moto on the update (i.e., before my 30 days is up). I'd try a Samsung Infuse, but that would be taking a step backward in video and processor.

cowhow said:
I'm trying to be patient for that update. But, it's a tough bone to swallow spending $65 for an SD card just to store MP3s on. It would be nice to have some sort of rough ETA from Moto on the update (i.e., before my 30 days is up). I'd try a Samsung Infuse, but that would be taking a step backward in video and processor.
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I hope you aren't holding your breath

916x10 said:
I hope you aren't holding your breath
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Nope. I'm guessing that when Moto pushes out the update ATT will have to put their blessing on it and we all know how quick that will happen.

cowhow said:
Nope. I'm guessing that when Moto pushes out the update ATT will have to put their blessing on it and we all know how quick that will happen.
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yup just spoke to a att rep and they have no idea when there will be a update. was gonna exchange my phone but today was my 30 days. im using the stock microSD card and apps are still disappearing but i just dont lose my contacts. im at a loss as to what to do now. i suppose my only option is to wait and see what the devs cook up or that dreaded att update.

tylercarter said:
yup just spoke to a att rep and they have no idea when there will be a update. was gonna exchange my phone but today was my 30 days. im using the stock microSD card and apps are still disappearing but i just dont lose my contacts. im at a loss as to what to do now. i suppose my only option is to wait and see what the devs cook up or that dreaded att update.
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Try a warranty exchange. I promise the issues you have seen tylercarter, is not exactly what everyone else has, especially with google contacts disapperaing. If you bought it at ATT they are decent if you go into a store. If you bought it at best buy forget it, even 1 day past 30 day they will tell you too bad so sad. ATT took care of me three times even at 40 days, they let me switch to a different phone each time. That was back in march so.... give it a try.
I hate to say it, but fixes for this issues with the SDcard most likely will never come. Now if we can get the source code for this phone, then WE can fix the issue much like cyanogen did those type of things for many phones. I will definitely do the fix for it once we get that.
Jim
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Sd card problem...

Does anyone else have the issue of the sd card not staying in very well? It doesn't actually click in. The cover kinda holds in down but not very well... mine just popped out =/
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LOL...
You need to push the sd card in until it clicks into place, will go down a little way as its spring loaded and then click into position. I tend to use something to push the sd card in as its a pain to do it without fingernails... Same way to release it...

ultramag69 said:
LOL...
You need to push the sd card in until it clicks into place, will go down a little way as its spring loaded and then click into position. I tend to use something to push the sd card in as its a pain to do it without fingernails... Same way to release it...
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Dude, you don't think I tried that?? C'mon now... I'm not a noob. So don't ASSume.

Are you putting it in the right way? Not ASSuming you are a noob but I've seen people who are certifiable geniuses get stumped by simple tasks that the rest of us simple, mundane humans find easy.....
Again, I'm not assuming you are a genius either...

Yes I'm putting it in the right way cause the wrong way won't even go in half way. From the sounds of it it's not a common issue and must just be my device.
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It is possible the catch that is supposed to kick in and hold the sd card in may be broken, I have seen and experienced this before on other devices. That would be a warranty job.
Before taking back though I'd either try a new sd card, if you have 1, or test the current one out in another device - must be spring loaded like the note 10.1.... That rules out Samsung telling you there's nothing wrong and potentially charging you for the service. Also removes the sd card from the culprit list...

RussellEstridge25 said:
Dude, you don't think I tried that?? C'mon now... I'm not a noob. So don't ASSume.
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Sorry!! But seeing that kind of response I won't try and help I just let someone else help you.

donec said:
Sorry!! But seeing that kind of response I won't try and help I just let someone else help you.
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That's fine dude. Already figured it out. Why would you even comment if you weren't going to help? To teach me a lesson? Lol

Not to teach you a lesson, but to just point out that being rude may cause someone that might be able to help, to decide, not to help.

Get over it man... I wasn't even talking to you. This forum is history. Old news.
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Why would this happen all at once?

So outta nowhere my headset speakers fail to work. I can't hear anything in a call unless I'm on speaker phone. The keys on my keyboard won't light. And the notification led doesn't light up for text or when charging anymore. I was running newsense and switched to a different rom to see if that was the problem but it wasn't.
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toast1224 said:
So outta nowhere my headset speakers fail to work. I can't hear anything in a call unless I'm on speaker phone. The keys on my keyboard won't light. And the notification led doesn't light up for text or when charging anymore. I was running newsense and switched to a different rom to see if that was the problem but it wasn't.
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Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.

bilgerryan said:
Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.
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I had 3 shifts ear pieces all go out the same day. All had different owners across 2 accounts. So yeah that was the end of dealing with sprint lol
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strapped365 said:
I had 3 shifts ear pieces all go out the same day. All had different owners across 2 accounts. So yeah that was the end of dealing with sprint lol
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The ear piece on mine has always been kinda wonky on mine, it doesn't wanna switch between speaker and ear piece.

bilgerryan said:
The ear piece on mine has always been kinda wonky on mine, it doesn't wanna switch between speaker and ear piece.
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My speedy has taken serious beatings throughout this year I've had it lol The only thing wrong with it was a wonky flex cable like 2 weeks ago, but other than that everything works like brand new. :thumbup:
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jesuscash said:
My speedy has taken serious beatings throughout this year I've had it lol The only thing wrong with it was a wonky flex cable like 2 weeks ago, but other than that everything works like brand new. :thumbup:
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I'm not as fortunate, I also have a dead spot on the top quarter of my screen and it is getting annoying rotating my screen all the time to use the basic functions of my phone, nothing against the Shift at all but I can't wait to upgrade.

bilgerryan said:
I'm not as fortunate, I also have a dead spot on the top quarter of my screen and it is getting annoying rotating my screen all the time to use the basic functions of my phone, nothing against the Shift at all but I can't wait to upgrade.
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I get a deadspot that comes and goes lol whenever I decide to take it to sprint it goes away and comes back a few weeks later.
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bilgerryan said:
Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.
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So are you saying try unrooting an re rooting again? Just wanted to make sure that's what you're saying first. And no, its hasn't been near water and I have the ottetbox case on it. This is my original shift btw, bought brand new with contract 14 months ago. Also just wanted to add, that even though the keyboard keys don't light, my shift and fn lights still work.
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Anyone have a different link to the ruu file? I keep getting redirected to this "Internet vs. Hollywood" crap site.. >.<
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toast1224 said:
So are you saying try unrooting an re rooting again? Just wanted to make sure that's what you're saying first. And no, its hasn't been near water and I have the ottetbox case on it. This is my original shift btw, bought brand new with contract 14 months ago. Also just wanted to add, that even though the keyboard keys don't light, my shift and fn lights still work.
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That is what I would do if it was my Shift

bilgerryan said:
That is what I would do if it was my Shift
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Okay so I was able to unroot and go back to stock but no luck with my issues. Any other suggestions? If nothing else atleast its unrooted and i can take it into sprint >.<

toast1224 said:
Okay so I was able to unroot and go back to stock but no luck with my issues. Any other suggestions? If nothing else atleast its unrooted and i can take it into sprint >.<
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Sounds like you'll have to take it back, It's not a software issue if the RUU didn't fix it.

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Sounds like you'll have to take it back, It's not a software issue if the RUU didn't fix it.
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I have had the same issue happen to me, for some reason the Shift is a great water magnate they apparently found some " Moisture" Build up in mine, when they came to open it up during a repair, I would keep $100.00 USD On the side just in-case you have to file an insurance claim with asurion.
Ive tried to, Unroot and back to stock, ive tried rerooting .Re-Romming and Flashing the device,
a Majority of the time issues like that are caused by the wiring in the device "Moisture" Build up and or just cause the shift wants to be a little bonkers .
But then again if your not around it, you may just luck out and get a hardware defect claim and keep 100 bucks in your pocket and two days later you get a Refurbished device ^____^ yay for you.:laugh:

I said it sounded like moisture lol:sly: Anyways, good luck... Shifts are dropping like flies round here.

Don't want to start new thread so. Will try posting this here. My shift's screen started going black whenever I open or close the keyboard. It happens whether I am in the OS, bootlader, or recovery, so idk if it is the ROM. Any ideas?

junpei1337 said:
Don't want to start new thread so. Will try posting this here. My shift's screen started going black whenever I open or close the keyboard. It happens whether I am in the OS, bootlader, or recovery, so idk if it is the ROM. Any ideas?
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I've seen prboy post about this a ton of times but what he always suggests is to see if you hear sort of a crunching sound when you close/open the keyboard. If you do, its probably the flex cable and you can buy one and replace it yourself (if you want)
I believe you can also take it in to Sprint if its in fairly good condition and they will give you a new one no questions asked
You might wanna also take a look at the questions/posts HERE or HERE
EDIT: Just FYI, but the flex cable is what connects the keyboard to the touch screen
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Yeah I have seen those posts too. Wasn't sure cause it isn't making any noise. Got this refurb after the last ota killed my phone. So its in great condition. Guess I'm unrooting and heading to sprint
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Lol I figured that

junpei1337 said:
Yeah I have seen those posts too. Wasn't sure cause it isn't making any noise. Got this refurb after the last ota killed my phone. So its in great condition. Guess I'm unrooting and heading to sprint
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Lol I figured that
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There is a very good possibility that it could be the Flex Cable. But if you plan on taking it back to Sprint, RUU first. That way you kill two birds with one stone. You confirm the issue, and you prep it for going back to Sprint.

Lol I figured that
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Yeah I thought you did, just wanted to make sure
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prboy1969 said:
There is a very good possibility that it could be the Flex Cable. But if you plan on taking it back to Sprint, RUU first. That way you kill two birds with one stone. You confirm the issue, and you prep it for going back to Sprint.
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I have 2.3.4 ruu, can I just run that from s off or should I use sparksco's guide for unrooting? First rooted phone here

junpei1337 said:
I have 2.3.4 ruu, can I just run that from s off or should I use sparksco's guide for unrooting? First rooted phone here
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There is a zip that you flash to go back to 2.3 stock out there, if I was at home I could upload it, sorry.