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[GUIDE] How to PermaRoot your Desire HD

I have just complied this Step-by-Step guide on how to root your Desire HD.
I by no means created the root, I simply used my own and others knowledge to put this guide together to help everyone.
Hopefully this is more of a beginners guide so we can ease new Android users into a bit of coding rather than relying on Apps to do the work
Step By Step Guide - Download link below
11/11/10 V2
http://www.multiupload.com/KK66WUNUWS
See the main thread for details on the root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805327

Evostance said:
I have just complied this Step-by-Step guide on how to root your Desire HD.
I by no means created the root, I simply used my own and others knowledge to put this guide together to help everyone.
Step By Step Guide
http://www.multiupload.com/1UFOZTBOZQ
See the main thread for details on the root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805327
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hey evostance
why do we have two post? i mean adwinp already wrote one?
not saying your works unapperciated lol
could they not be merged to keep it all tidy? two posts that do the exact same thing in the exact same way?
anyways back to trying CWM

El_Nino9 said:
hey evostance
why do we have two post? i mean adwinp already wrote one?
not saying your works unapperciated lol
could they not be merged to keep it all tidy? two posts that do the exact same thing in the exact same way?
anyways back to trying CWM
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There was a lot of people asking how to do it since they couldn't figure it out from adwinp's post and any advice was getting lost in the thread.
I just put my own work into a new thread so it was easy for people to find

And this method avoids terminal or adb so is a bit more beginner friendly I was going to wait for the visionary update tomorrow but now thanks to evostance's guide I have permaroot on the day it was found/exploited/invented.

jambamkin said:
I was going to wait for the visionary update tomorrow
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is the new visionary will do the same work with one click ?

liorra3 said:
is the new visionary will do the same work with one click ?
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Yes and No.
I don't know if VISIONary will just be able to root one Kernel Version, or if it will be able to modify the wpx.ko file depending on your Kernel Version.

awesome recap of how to permaroot!
Made a mirror of it here http://www.logarie.nl/android/Desire_HD_Root.zip

UNROOT ?
Excellent guide
Before I permanently root my DHD I want to know who would I UNROOT if needed (just in case if I want to send it off for repair)?

ATZ-007 said:
Excellent guide
Before I permanently root my DHD I want to know who would I UNROOT if needed (just in case if I want to send it off for repair)?
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Run a stock RUU found on here

Excellent guide. Worked first time.

This is just awesome. I can't wait to get around to it

worked like a charm, thx @all who made this possible!! )
now for example adfree works as it should - bye bye ads!
Sent from my *permarooted* Desire HD using XDA App

This is a great guide thank you for taking your time to simply it.
I got to the step where I have to run wpx from the Gscript home screen and when I do run it I do not get the function error, all I get is a blue screen with the option to close it, Any idea what this means?
Thanks.

isopiso said:
I got to the step where I have to run wpx from the Gscript home screen and when I do run it I do not get the function error, all I get is a blue screen with the option to close it, Any idea what this means?
Thanks.
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Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue.
Thanks for the guide, worked a treat!

insty said:
Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue.
Thanks for the guide, worked a treat!
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Are we supposed to have run VISIONary before we run the scripts? The guide PDF doesn't say to run it until after, but the original forum topic says run it before... because I'm getting that blue screen that does nothing.
Edit: Okay I got it, maybe prefix the part about running the Gscrips with "Open VISIONary, tick "Run on Boot" and then click "Root Now!" before you continue to running the GScript actions.

You need sudo access before running GScripts.

I have longed for this day for 8 days now
Thank you so much.
Does this mean we can now push/pull to /system/app?

worked like a charm
many thanks to all involved

insty said:
Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue
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you have full warrenty from htc even if you ulock the device, i sand to them 3 device that root and get my warrenty so...

scottastic88 said:
Are we supposed to have run VISIONary before we run the scripts? The guide PDF doesn't say to run it until after, but the original forum topic says run it before... because I'm getting that blue screen that does nothing.
Edit: Okay I got it, maybe prefix the part about running the Gscrips with "Open VISIONary, tick "Run on Boot" and then click "Root Now!" before you continue to running the GScript actions.
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Ah of course. I will update the guide tomorrow
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

1 click root

What happened to the one click root file that was one here just after the SNS 4G came out? If It still is out there can someone link it. Also, can I use that file with 2.3.5?
Thanks,
Cloo

cloo24 said:
What happened to the one click root file that was one here just after the SNS 4G came out? If It still is out there can someone link it. Also, can I use that file with 2.3.5?
Thanks,
Cloo
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look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096384
It does work on 2.3.5 but it wiped everything including the sdcard so be warned.
Also read the instructions carefully. It is a bit more convoluted than I'm used to. Not exactly "one click", imo.

thats because a true one click is not possible with the way the bootloader is set up

[Q] How to Backup?

Sorry for the novice question. About to get a 4th replacement G2X. Last weekend I spent a huge amount of time reconfiguring number 3. I have Launcherpro and backed it up to the SD card but the new phone would not restore.
Is there an easy way to backup all the apps and settings?

Titanium Backup Pro.

96traxx said:
Titanium Backup Pro.
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That requires a root, right?

Yes it does.

Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.

Thanks.
New (4th replacement) arrived and it won't read the SIM card.

If you have to flash a rooted rom to root, you loose your configuration. So, going from stock to rooted rom you are going to have to reconfigure. Right?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App

You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.

96traxx said:
You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.
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Where? On XDA? A single Zip that roots the phone? Must have missed that or I am misunderstanding something.

See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214

96traxx said:
See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
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It's been a while since I looked at that thread. Not sure I will ever need it, but is nice to know it's there. I hit up phburks with a thanks. I gave jboxer an accidental thanks when tried to hit quote yesterday, so I am good there. They need to separate those buttons. I am sure that's how I received a few of my thanks. : )

matrix0886 said:
Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.
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Thanks. I am reading your root link now. 4th phone is the same. T-Mo says sorry, can't do anything. I'm going to try to root.

Can Razr M be rooted?

I've tried several time to root my Droid Razr M with motochopper but it fails every time. I'm guessing the exploits been plugged. Is there a way to root this phone. I need to make changes to the tether so it will work with my tablets along with all the other cool stuff that comes with rooting. I found another app online but I'm not sure I trust it. Last thing I need is a bricked phone.

Rigit said:
I've tried several time to root my Droid Razr M with motochopper but it fails every time. I'm guessing the exploits been plugged. Is there a way to root this phone. I need to make changes to the tether so it will work with my tablets along with all the other cool stuff that comes with rooting. I found another app online but I'm not sure I trust it. Last thing I need is a bricked phone.
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What version of android are you on? And what is your build number? Did you try this?

Klown80 said:
What version of android are you on? And what is your build number? Did you try this?
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version 4.1.2
build 9.8.1Q-78-1
I've already tried motofailed2go just for fun. It's outdated as I understand it and motochopper has taken it's place. However I did try the file you referenced and it failed. Thanks for the effort though.

Rigit said:
version 4.1.2
build 9.8.1Q-78-1
I've already tried motofailed2go just for fun. It's outdated as I understand it and motochopper has taken it's place. However I did try the file you referenced and it failed. Thanks for the effort though.
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I am pretty sure you are on newest firmware, it would require you to use RSDLite to downgrade most likely, unless you unlocked bootloader previous to taking newest update:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...oot-razr-m-xt907-for-locked-devices-on-91878/

Klown80 said:
I am pretty sure you are on newest firmware, it would require you to use RSDLite to downgrade most likely, unless you unlocked bootloader previous to taking newest update:
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong? I extracted the zip file to the C drive as instructed. There are folders in folders and i don't know if I'm supposed to open those to the c drive as well or not. But I ran SamuriHL-downgrade and followed the instructions. But step 3 is to root with motochopper and it fails like always. It's not looking good for me.
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Rigit said:
Klown80 said:
I am pretty sure you are on newest firmware, it would require you to use RSDLite to downgrade most likely, unless you unlocked bootloader previous to taking newest update:
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong? I extracted the zip file to the C drive as instructed. There are folders in folders and i don't know if I'm supposed to open those to the c drive as well or not. But I ran SamuriHL-downgrade and followed the instructions. But step 3 is to root with motochopper and it fails like always. It's not looking good for me.
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Did it downgrade you?
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Klown80 said:
Rigit said:
Did it downgrade you?
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not sure. Build is listed as 9.8.1Q-78-1 I thought 9.8.1 is what I want right?
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Rigit said:
Klown80 said:
not sure. Build is listed as 9.8.1Q-78-1 I thought 9.8.1 is what I want right?
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That is the same build number you have listed in the post above, it did not downgrade it sounds like. You might try running it again, if that dont work I can try to help from here to get it to go through.
You want 98.16, not 98.18 as shown under system version
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Klown80 said:
Rigit said:
That is the same build number you have listed in the post above, it did not downgrade it sounds like. You might try running it again, if that dont work I can try to help from here to get it to go through.
You want 98.16, not 98.18 as shown under system version
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Build is now listed as 9.8.1Q-66 I read down the thread and someone suggested putting the phone in fast flash mode with instructions. Before when I tried to downgrade RSD Lite would flash real fast and then disapear. This time it stuck around did it's thing the phone rebooted with the new version installed. Problem now is I can't get motochopper to work. It keeps hanging at daemon started or something like that. I'll try again.
OK I'm an idiot. I did a factory reset just to make sure everything was as it should be and forgot to re-enable debugging. I'm now rooted. I did the protect root and I have to proceed to the next step but I have to take a break for now. I'll be back at it in an hour or so. In the mean time the phone is off. Don't want nothing happening. Thanks for the help. I think the part about putting the phone in fastboot flash mode is worth noting somewhere. This wouldn't have worked for me without it.
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Rigit said:
Klown80 said:
Build is now listed as 9.8.1Q-66 I read down the thread and someone suggested putting the phone in fast flash mode with instructions. Before when I tried to downgrade RSD Lite would flash real fast and then disapear. This time it stuck around did it's thing the phone rebooted with the new version installed. Problem now is I can't get motochopper to work. It keeps hanging at daemon started or something like that. I'll try again.
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Make sure USB debugging is enabled after the downgrade, I am wanting to say it may have turned it off? It sounds like Motochopper isnt seeing the phone is all.:good:
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Rigit said:
I've tried several time to root my Droid Razr M with motochopper but it fails every time. I'm guessing the exploits been plugged. Is there a way to root this phone. I need to make changes to the tether so it will work with my tablets along with all the other cool stuff that comes with rooting. I found another app online but I'm not sure I trust it. Last thing I need is a bricked phone.
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Motochopper sucks! I used this page to root both of mine and it worked awesome.
http://lifehacker.com/5979769/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr-and-droid-razr-maxx
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downhillvinnie said:
Motochopper sucks! I used this page to root both of mine and it worked awesome.
http://lifehacker.com/5979769/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr-and-droid-razr-maxx
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Sorry not that one I used razr_blade, here is the link
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ows-razr-blade-droid-razr-41-jb-root-exploit/
:silly:

downhillvinnie said:
Motochopper sucks! I used this page to root both of mine and it worked awesome.
http://lifehacker.com/5979769/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-razr-and-droid-razr-maxx
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Sorry not that one I used razr_blade, here is the link
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ows-razr-blade-droid-razr-41-jb-root-exploit/
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"This is ONLY for the DROID RAZR XT912 and DROID RAZR MAXX XT912" Wont work on the Razr M. :laugh:
Rigit said:
Build is now listed as 9.8.1Q-66 I read down the thread and someone suggested putting the phone in fast flash mode with instructions. Before when I tried to downgrade RSD Lite would flash real fast and then disapear. This time it stuck around did it's thing the phone rebooted with the new version installed. Problem now is I can't get motochopper to work. It keeps hanging at daemon started or something like that. I'll try again.
OK I'm an idiot. I did a factory reset just to make sure everything was as it should be and forgot to re-enable debugging. I'm now rooted. I did the protect root and I have to proceed to the next step but I have to take a break for now. I'll be back at it in an hour or so. In the mean time the phone is off. Don't want nothing happening. Thanks for the help. I think the part about putting the phone in fastboot flash mode is worth noting somewhere. This wouldn't have worked for me without it.
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Glad to hear you got it! :good:

Klown80 said:
"This is ONLY for the DROID RAZR XT912 and DROID RAZR MAXX XT912" Wont work on the Razr M. :laugh:
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sorry thought it might

downhillvinnie said:
sorry thought it might
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No worries! Thanks for trying to come up with an easier solution, no harm at all in that! :good:

Root xt912
The best method I have seen for rooting the XT912 is on YouTube called "How to use the Droid Razr Utility to root and restore your device." It is simple to follow but you have to follow instructions exactly. I have used the Utility many times with no problems.

[Q] Root Problems (Solved)

Hi,
I'm having issues with my OPO root. After unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery and installing SuperSu, I installed some root Apps. The first one worked (gave permission), but the second App said I have no root installed, and the first one said the same. When I restart my phone sometimes it works but only for some seconds.
Hope someone can help.

Slayer__ said:
Hi,
I'm having issues with my OPO root. After unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery and installing SuperSu, I installed some root Apps. The first one worked (gave permission), but the second App said I have no root installed. When I restart my phone sometimes it works but only for the first or second App.
Hope someone can help.
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Toolkit?
Did you do this
Disable CM Recovery Protection - On your phone go to Settings > Developer options. Then disable the 'Update recovery with system updates' option.
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with SuperSu : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54383417&postcount=5

playya said:
Toolkit?
Did you do this
with SuperSu : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54383417&postcount=5
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Ohhh, thanks it worked.

Slayer__ said:
Ohhh, thanks it worked.
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did you use a toolkit?

playya said:
did you use a toolkit?
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No, I didn't

Slayer__ said:
No, I didn't
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ok seems those who have used toolkits have that issue. You followed the sticky in general and still had that issue? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632

playya said:
ok seems those who have used toolkits have that issue. You followed the sticky in general and still had that issue? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632
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Not this Guide another Guide I found, there was nothing about to uncheck the RESPECT CM ROOT SETTINGS in SuperSU

Slayer__ said:
Not this Guide another Guide I found, there was nothing about to uncheck the RESPECT CM ROOT SETTINGS in SuperSU
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ok thats the guide I used and had no issues. As an fyi whenever I get a new device and want to root I come to xda and look for any stickied root methods since that means they have worked properly and is trusted by the community...
Glad I could help and take it easy!