[Q] does it worth to root and s-off my phone?? - HTC Desire S

iam new to android and iam so confused some
people say it is better to s- off ur phone .others
say dont what should i do ?? what is the
advantages of rooting and unlocking the
bootloader ??what is the clockwork ??

Root provides you with administrative access to everything on the phone (like hightened privileges in Windows or sudo in Linux).
With a rooted phone, you can do app backups as well as other data, use tools that clear the cache and temp files, kill tasks, etc.
If you want to root, you NEED to S-OFF your phone. This turns off HTCs security and will make the rooting stick between device reboots.
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You will be able to provide your phone with the newest and fastest Android Software available, a lit more stable and smooth than stock. You wont regret it. You can even have Android ics which probably will never be avaible for the Desire s
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lovelorn.! said:
iam new to android and iam so confused some
people say it is better to s- off ur phone .others
say dont what should i do ?? what is the
advantages of rooting and unlocking the
bootloader ??what is the clockwork ??
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when I rooted my phone and installed cyanogenmod 7 (cm7) on it was like getting a new phone.
should have done it earlier

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I want to root 2.3.4

My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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drsteven2 said:
My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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It's a Nexus, you can always root.
So I can root with the current root method with no problems?
Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.
Usually when you root data usually gets lost what are you trying save?. The only thing that u are going to be able to save are your contacts.
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drsteven2 said:
So I can root with the current root method with no problems?
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Not sure what the "current root method" is, but it's the same process as usual: flash ClockworkMod Recovery, mount /system, apply the su zip, done.
(with the usual caveats about doing things properly so the recovery patcher doesn't trigger and remove CWM just after you flashed it)
ok well this is my scenerio..
i just bought my nexus s yesterday.... i got the OTA 2.3.4 and updated it..
i just want to know the EASIEST process to root my nexus s as i am not adb literate. Every phone that i had has been rooted previously so i never had to root a phone but i am getting all these threads to root the nexus s and damn it has to do with adb which i have no clue how to use.. but once im rooted i can change rom change themes etc.. its just the rooting process.. well any methods are welcome..
p.s sorry to jack your thread man
the first time I used adb was yesterday to unlock my nexus s and it really wasnt too bad so you should be good
Will this guide work with 2.3.4 without wipe everything? (i havent unlocked bootloader) h**p://download-apk.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-rooting-unlock-bootloader-for.html ? If it's not, is there any way to root my nexus 2.3.4 with stock rom without wipe? I would appreciate any answers. Thank you.
Computar said:
Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.
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Rooting does not require wiping IF your bootloader is unlocked. An open lock is shown below the Google tag when booting if you're unlocked.
Unlocking bootloader will always wipe for security reasons.
Make sure to sync contacts before doing anything. Then start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
After that, flash a custom roms by the developers. They already comes with root and updated kernels. Hope this helps
Its almost 12 at nite, off to bed i go.

[Q] Need help with root my device

Hey i need help with root my HTC Sensation i try wit this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
but im stuck at step 1 and every time i try i get this message "FAILED TO GET ROOT"
try on 2 different PC i unlocked it with HTCDEV but im unable to get root pls help
HTC Sensation (pyramid -1.18.0000, Android 2.3.4 ROM Version 1.50.111.2
Branded in T-Mobile Germany
it isn't rooted even though you've unlocked it with HTCDEV? Someone else could probably help you better on this matter as I've never used that yet... But I thought HTCDEV Basically rooted your phone?
do you have debuggin enabled on phone? make sure you have it on usb charge,
also:
If you are getting root error messages
Some Users acheived root by repeating Step 3 a few times Try this
1. Repeat step 3 at least 3 times or until it installs completely .
2. Download busy box from the market , open it and install the app.
3. Reboot and that should do it , root should be working and WiFi with s off
4. You may get messages telling you it failed to root or installation aborted but reboot and check it with root checker. Many users are told its failed but are actually rooted now
If u want to verify if u have root download the app called root checker it checks for root and for busy box to b installed correctly... if that fails
Try Installing/REINSTALLING SuperUSER and Busybox (or busybox installer) from the market. if it still doesn't work then
Flash a custom Rom as they come Pre-Rooted
Many Tmous users are acheiving root while a few are not. please try all of the above mentioned methods.
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ye i have debuggin enabled and i try on 2 difrent PC and stil nothing i get only this meseg FAILED TO GET ROOT = its irritating i try with HTC SuperTool but this dont work
cappone said:
ye i have debuggin enabled and i try on 2 difrent PC and stil nothing i get only this meseg FAILED TO GET ROOT = its irritating i try with HTC SuperTool but this dont work
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so your trying to achieve s-off and and everythine with it?, or do you already have s-off?
ilostchild said:
so your trying to achieve s-off and and everythine with it?, or do you already have s-off?
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yes thats right i want to achieve s-off with everything
is your phone still functioning properly? if it is (gonna sound stupid) try to reboot phone, also make sure you have fastboot drivers installed on computer, also go here for help http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=revolutionary its the revo IRC
also this could casue problems
he program hangs when “waiting for the system to settle.” -OR- the program says “Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted.”
Uninstall any programs that may connect to the phone over USB and automatically sync. Specifically, we have had interference from HTC Sync and Doubletwist in the past; other programs may also cause trouble. Try reinstalling the drivers, if all else fails (or use Linux, which has a 99% less sucky USB stack).
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i now that i have unistal HTC Sync and all my driver no main PC but still i get this mesage FAILED TO GET ROOT
i try on fresh WIN8 DevPreview and the same thing
cappone said:
i now that i have unistal HTC Sync and all my driver no main PC but still i get this mesage FAILED TO GET ROOT
i try on fresh WIN8 DevPreview and the same thing
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you can try to manually root and see if that gets you anywhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916
but i suggest you go to the IRC the guys there will help you as its there program and they can help ion detail
ilostchild said:
you can try to manually root and see if that gets you anywhere
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916
but i suggest you go to the IRC the guys there will help you as its there program and they can help ion detail
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I am having the same problem too. Somme xda guys told in some different posts to use taco root and while bootlooping, use the revolution app. Now what I don't want to experiment or do is brick my first android smartphone. So, help me out guys, s-on, non root, Sen XE.
I will be obliged if someone sees into this and tries the taco root and revolution. Revolution does not work for me because I updated to HTC's latest software optimisation update.
PLEASE HELP!
behinduall said:
I am having the same problem too. Somme xda guys told in some different posts to use taco root and while bootlooping, use the revolution app. Now what I don't want to experiment or do is brick my first android smartphone. So, help me out guys, s-on, non root, Sen XE.
I will be obliged if someone sees into this and tries the taco root and revolution. Revolution does not work for me because I updated to HTC's latest software optimisation update.
PLEASE HELP!
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What exactly does the Bootloader screen say ? The white one, pull the battery and then Power & Vol -
gol_n_dal said:
What exactly does the Bootloader screen say ? The white one, pull the battery and then Power & Vol -
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Hey don't think I am a noob. I may not know programming only because I don't know the language and also because I am an early electronics student. Now, I am s-on with 1.18.0000 I tried Revolutionary but it fails to get the root as I have accidentally updated to the latest HTC software optimisation update. Now, the only way to get out of this **** is to either wait for ICS and then its root which I don't know how much long that is, or downgrade it, which is also like rooting it except I can root my phone after downgrading but I don't know how safe it is. And the third and the best is finding out whether we can root the phone by achieving temp root with taco root and then while its bootlooping, using revolutionary to achieve s-off and then rest of the business. So. I am asking u "Devs" to try and report back to me whether this taco root worked. Thanks
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
behinduall said:
Hey don't think I am a noob. I may not know programming only because I don't know the language and also because I am an early electronics student. Now, I am s-on with 1.18.0000 I tried Revolutionary but it fails to get the root as I have accidentally updated to the latest HTC software optimisation update. Now, the only way to get out of this **** is to either wait for ICS and then its root which I don't know how much long that is, or downgrade it, which is also like rooting it except I can root my phone after downgrading but I don't know how safe it is. And the third and the best is finding out whether we can root the phone by achieving temp root with taco root and then while its bootlooping, using revolutionary to achieve s-off and then rest of the business. So. I am asking u "Devs" to try and report back to me whether this taco root worked. Thanks
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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OK sorry for assuming that you're less proficient than you are. Just that there are soooooo many folks that don't understand the basics.
Anyway, sounds like you're in a situation that I can't help with. I'm sure others in XDA can.
Good Luck.
EDIT: quick sanity check, Revolution fails to S-OFF ?
gol_n_dal said:
OK sorry for assuming that you're less proficient than you are. Just that there are soooooo many folks that don't understand the basics.
Anyway, sounds like you're in a situation that I can't help with. I'm sure others in XDA can.
Good Luck.
EDIT: quick sanity check, Revolution fails to S-OFF ?
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Yes dude, happy now? Btw whose sanity check. U didn't see that I told Revolutionary fails? Even a donkey riding a unicycle knows that. Lol
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
behinduall said:
Yes dude, happy now? Btw whose sanity check. U didn't see that I told Revolutionary fails? Even a donkey riding a unicycle knows that. Lol
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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My bad, I added that as an edit after posting, oops. Note to self: make sure it's semi-sensible before posting next time.
Is it ok to root like this?
http://therootofallevo.com/2012/02/htc-evo-4g-root-hboot-2-18-0001-gain-s-off/
Sent from my Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium from the planet Titan. Brrr... its freezing here

[Q] Root for apps, not new ROM

Hi folks,
I have read a number of guides and threads on the forum but I can't work out if any apply to what I want to do. I'm sure the info may be there but its not clear to me.
Basically I want root on my Desire S so that I can use aps like LUKS Manager, Orbot and so on. I don't want to install a new ROM as I'm happy with my what I have at the moment.
My hboot is 2.00.0002 and my Radio is 3822.10.08.04_M
Is what I want to do possible? If not and I have to install a new ROM is it possible to find one that matches what I have at the moment? How do I identitfy what that is?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
wageslave said:
Hi folks,
I have read a number of guides and threads on the forum but I can't work out if any apply to what I want to do. I'm sure the info may be there but its not clear to me.
Basically I want root on my Desire S so that I can use aps like LUKS Manager, Orbot and so on. I don't want to install a new ROM as I'm happy with my what I have at the moment.
My hboot is 2.00.0002 and my Radio is 3822.10.08.04_M
Is what I want to do possible? If not and I have to install a new ROM is it possible to find one that matches what I have at the moment? How do I identitfy what that is?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
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everything is possible. Just follow the guides in this forum how to root your device (I recommend not to use htcdev). You don't have to install a new ROM.
But my personal opinion is to use a custom ROM, since they often have much more possibilities for customizing and a lot modifications for speed and performance. Are you still using stock ROM with sense 3.0 ?
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I've only accepted the updates provded by my network so I guess thats the stock ROM?
Yep, its HTC Sense 3
I must be missing something basic because from all the guides i've read you have to install a new ROm to keep root?
wageslave said:
Hi, thanks for the reply. I've only accepted the updates provded by my network so I guess thats the stock ROM?
Yep, its HTC Sense 3
I must be missing something basic because from all the guides i've read you have to install a new ROm to keep root?
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Yes, it's stock right now.
At first you need to s-off your device (caution, you are about to void your warranty). You can do that using the revolutionary tool. Then you have to root, which can be done with superoneclick.
(edit: at this point you need to install a recovery like 4ext or cwm)
Root will not be undone when installing a
New ROM, neither do you need to install a new ROM. But I recommend to use a ROM with sense 3.5, it's much better.
You can find tutorials for everything I'm talking about right here in the forums.
Sent from my Desire S using XDA App
Ah, thats great, thanks. I didn't get that superoneclick could allow you to keep root.
Much appreciated.
I'll also look into the Sense 3.5. thanks again!
I forgot to mention: after rooting,
You need to install a custom recovery like 4ext or cwm. It's for backing up your system and flashing roms and updates and anything else you need
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Ok, so if I get s-off and then keep root by using superoneclick does that mean that I won't be able to receive updates through my network?
wageslave said:
Ok, so if I get s-off and then keep root by using superoneclick does that mean that I won't be able to receive updates through my network?
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If your s-off and rooted the installer will not install the update (never tried cause I dont use stock rom) - but there are alway newest rooted stock roms here on xda and you can update your system manually. Most of the time before your carrier sends you the "official" update.
But yes, you have to do it by yourself.
Steinhund said:
If your s-off and rooted the installer will not install the update (never tried cause I dont use stock rom) - but there are alway newest rooted stock roms here on xda and you can update your system manually. Most of the time before your carrier sends you the "official" update.
But yes, you have to do it by yourself.
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+1
But I think if you s-off and root and DO NOT install any other ROM you might still be able to download official updates for your stock ROM over the air
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Yes, you can use OTA (Over The Air update) ... but I think after that, you will loose your root
look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401 FAQ's No. 5
ok, went to have a go at this but it looks like getting S-Off is quite complicated as well. I'm on HBOOT 2.00.0002.
Is there a shorter route to achieving root than:
downgrade
s-off
superoneclick (for root)
install custom recovery
If there isn't now is it likely to become available in the future or is the Desire S just difficult to do this with?
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
wageslave said:
Is there a shorter route to achieving root than:
downgrade
s-off
superoneclick (for root)
install custom recovery
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use the htcdev, but as mentioned its not recommended
its not that hard to do the stuff...
bronx said:
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
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+1
this will give you exaclty what you require
AND if you have S-OFF and apply an OTA you will stuck in a bootloop (white HTC splash screen)
bronx said:
If You don't want to change rom, then stay s-on, unlock bootloader with htcdev and use superoneclick.
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That's great, and exactly what i was looking for, thanks!
eyahl said:
use the htcdev, but as mentioned its not recommended
its not that hard to do the stuff...
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I get that the steps might be easy enough, but there are quite a lot of them and instructions can contain loops when put together (I.e. downgrading to get root may require root in some instructionals). I do appreciate your help and advice though. I may well switch ROMs, especially in the future (I can't see myself affording a new phone any time soon!)
amidabuddha said:
+1
this will give you exaclty what you require
AND if you have S-OFF and apply an OTA you will stuck in a bootloop (white HTC splash screen)
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Thanks for the tip!
ok i am late but i think i can help.
first of all stop confusing the damn guy with different kinds of stuff. even i was like him before rooting my precious desire s. he will learn the advantages and disadvantages of revolutionary s-off as time passes by.
for now follow this guide as i did this (and trust me i had the same intentions as you do)
first get your adb and fastboot setup, this is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
then go to htcdev and unlock your phone. follow the process, its easier than you think.
after your done, download superoneclick and root your phone. if you dont know much about superoneclick then search around or google it and you will find your anwsers. one more thing, htcdev will reset your phone.
sorry if i am late if you have already rooteed your phone.
@up wth are U talkin' bout dude?
Case was closed two days ago, op was informed, understood, even thanked everyone. What are You trying to show in here?
darkrider24 said:
first of all stop confusing the damn guy with different kinds of stuff. even i was like him before rooting my precious desire s. he will learn the advantages and disadvantages of revolutionary s-off as time passes by.
for now follow this guide as i did this (and trust me i had the same intentions as you do)
first get your adb and fastboot setup, this is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
then go to htcdev and unlock your phone. follow the process, its easier than you think.
after your done, download superoneclick and root your phone. if you dont know much about superoneclick then search around or google it and you will find your anwsers. one more thing, htcdev will reset your phone.
sorry if i am late if you have already rooteed your phone.
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Who do you think you are? Batman?
You've basically danced around the same bush that bronx, eyahl and amidabuddha planted already and announced salvation to the world!
Ohhh.... am I too late to save the day?...is it too late for the poor non-rooted buggers?!! What'll the world do without me? The ship you're trying to board sailed away two days ago... party's over man... but it's fascinating to see the way you look at yourself! Knight in shining armor indeed!!
This is your first post on the forum, and this is how you behave, and talk to other members...? You reap what you sow man...
P.S. : Even the OP has more posts than you!!
Lmao
I guess I'm not the only one who is killing time watching these boards 50 times a day.
bronx said:
Lmao
I guess I'm not the only one who is killing time watching these boards 50 times a day.
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Nope, you're not the only one
Enigmaamit at his best
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[Q] Updating a rooted phone?

Hey.
My phone: Htc One X is rooted, and a software update just arrived, if i update, will i loose the root?
Or will it in worst chase get bricked?
I regulary update over the air.
Will this remove the root? and must i unlock bootloader and all that stuff i messed with over again if i need to root again?
I wouldn't do that if I were you, you could loss root and have to start all over, and maybe brick your phone, I would wait and see if a dev for this phone could make the update into a Rom, that would be the safe way to go
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA
Ok, but if i want to unroot, and i manage to unroot it, would it then be able to update? or will it then brick?
Cause i like to have my devices up to date.
andsa said:
Ok, but if i want to unroot, and i manage to unroot it, would it then be able to update? or will it then brick?
Cause i like to have my devices up to date.
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Then you should be fine
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Ok, what is the most simple way to unroot?
Is it just to delete SU folders and root folders? or must i do alot of CMD flashing?
Superone click, or flash a ruu wich is a completly stock Rom with stock recovery
Sent from my HTC_A510c using xda premium
So wait...let me get this straight. You got a $600 phone and decided to root it. You had no clue what you can and can't do with root up to and including an update. And you rooted your phone without knowing how to get back to stock. I am guessing you don't know how to get back to stock because you used a one click root method. WTF would you root $600 phone for if you had no clue what you were doing, and obviously incapable of reading how to reverse what you have done? This is the problem with one click root methods. You get no understanding of the Android system at all. Can I ask, what was the reason you decided to root??
i did not use oneclickroot, but the tool that xda has as an all in one tool for one x.
I rooted to get the fraps smiliar app screencast but it does not have support for tegra 3...
So yes, if i get it back to its original state, i will not attend any more root anymore.
So please, help me get it back to stock painless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-hSF9oPgfY
Ok, so to get it back to the state when i got the phone and to be able to update painlessly, i have to flash it with a backup stock ROM?
Bump.

[Q] First time

i have an htc one xl at&t version. i am new to the rooting and roms, i use to have an iphone and jailbreak, is rooting like jail breaking?
if i want to put a rom on here, like for example if i want to put a jelly bean rom on my phone would i just have to root my phone or what would i have to do?
if i root my phone would i ever be able to update the firmware or un root it with out losing all my content?
Beanstine32 said:
i have an htc one xl at&t version. i am new to the rooting and roms, i use to have an iphone and jailbreak, is rooting like jail breaking?
if i want to put a rom on here, like for example if i want to put a jelly bean rom on my phone would i just have to root my phone or what would i have to do?
if i root my phone would i ever be able to update the firmware or un root it with out losing all my content?
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Think of full root like the access you have to your computer ..you have master access admin access ..well if you want jb rooting would help you achieve that much much faster so yes.. or you have to wait for att which takes forever...
For future firmware....if you unlock your bl or unroot(ruu) you will lose your data not sd data though but the advantage of rooting is we get leaks of firmware and build off those
omario8484 said:
Think of full root like the access you have to your computer ..you have master access admin access ..well if you want jb rooting would help you achieve that much much faster so yes.. or you have to wait for att which takes forever...
For future firmware....if you unlock your bl or unroot(ruu) you will lose your data not sd data though but the advantage of rooting is we get leaks of firmware and build off those
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is rooting and unlocking bootlader is 2 different operations/processes?
Beanstine32 said:
is rooting and unlocking bootlader is 2 different operations/processes?
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Yes rooting is giving you acess to sytem while booted...after you root you go unlock the bootloader at htcs site... Than you flash a custom recovery than any Rom you like... What firmware are you on though... Go into about software it'll either be 1.73 or 1.85 or 2.20
omario8484 said:
Yes rooting is giving you acess to sytem while booted...after you root you go unlock the bootloader at htcs site... Than you flash a custom recovery than any Rom you like... What firmware are you on though... Go into about software it'll either be 1.73 or 1.85 or 2.20
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ANDROID VERSION: 4.0.4
Software number: 2.20.502.7 710RD
if i do all of this will i lose my messages, contacts, pics?
My advice would be do a ton of reading and learning before trying any mods of any sort on the device. No offense, but its pretty clear that you aren't familiar with the basic terminology and concepts, much less have the proper understanding to perform any actual mods. So reading is your first priority. Doing the proper research up front will save you a lot of headaches down the road, and may even save you from bricking the device. A good place to start is my index thread, linked below. Then start digging through the various guides on root, bootloader unlock etc. Probably also a good idea to just browse through the threads in General and Q&A, especially ones by other beginners in your same situation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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Beanstine32 said:
is rooting and unlocking bootlader is 2 different operations/processes?
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Yes, they are different but related.
Root is just a change of permissions. Root refers to gaining "root access" or "superuser" access to the system files that are normally protected. The person with such access is known as the "root user", and the term originates from Linux (which Android fundamentally is). Basicaly, all Android devices can be rooted, although how difficult it is to obtain root varies by manufacturer and device.
Manufacturers may or may not in addition lock the bootloader, which prevents loading of unofficial mods to the firmware and other memory partitions.
For the One X, you need both an unlocked bootloader and root in order to install custom ROMs. And the process varies by carrier and firmware versions. Since you are on the 2.20 firmware, the process is temp root (X-factor exploit), change CID, unlock bootloader, then perm root.
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Beanstine32 said:
if i do all of this will i lose my messages, contacts, pics?
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Your phone is setup by default to save your contacts to the cloud on your Gmail account. But you can go into Settings to ensure this, and check on your computer (login to Gmail) to make sure your contact info is there.
Email received to your Gmail similarly exists on the cloud, and will not be lost. The awesome thing about Android, is after you flash a new ROM or buy a new device, your contacts and Gmail are automagically synched to the device when you first boot it up and login to your Gmail account.
Email received to other accounts will be lost (if not stored on your mail server), so if you still need them, you will have to explore backup options.
You can simply backup your pics to your computer.
If you want to save SMS messages, there are various apps on the Play Market. I use SMS Backup+, which backs up and restores SMS messages to Gmail.
Most of these things will be wiped every time you flash a new ROM, so its best you become familiar with what needs to be backed up, and how.
Will I lose my contacts, messages, and pics if I root and unlock bootloader?
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Beanstine32 said:
Will I lose my contacts, messages, and pics if I root and unlock bootloader?
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Already answered your question above. I think I added that part about the same time you posted.
I did some research and watched some videos and think i have it mostly figured out. Please tell me if what i have is right. this is for a htc one xl at&t version.
step 1: root the phone to allow access to change files
-using this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038
Step 2: unlock boat loader
-using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
step 3: install recovery TWRP
- using goomanager
please tell me if that is right and if not please tell me what is wrong.
Just use the second link, the xfactor exploit. It works well and it was what I used. It will unlock bootloader, gain perm root and install twrp for you.
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cpttrippa said:
Just use the second link, the xfactor exploit. It works well and it was what I used. It will unlock bootloader, gain perm root and install twrp for you.
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This might be a stupid question. But my phone don't have to be rooted or anything before I use the tool for it to work?
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Beanstine32 said:
This might be a stupid question. But my phone don't have to be rooted or anything before I use the tool for it to work?
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No sir
Beanstine32 said:
i have an htc one xl at&t version. i am new to the rooting and roms, i use to have an iphone and jailbreak, is rooting like jail breaking?
if i want to put a rom on here, like for example if i want to put a jelly bean rom on my phone would i just have to root my phone or what would i have to do?
if i root my phone would i ever be able to update the firmware or un root it with out losing all my content?
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Make sure you read carefully and understand what you're getting yourself into, rooting voids your warranty and all that good stuff. Watch videos and do some reading first, that's my advice.
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omario8484 said:
No sir
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so just plug it in and do what it says on the left side then flash TWRP and perm root when im done?
Beanstine32 said:
so just plug it in and do what it says on the left side then flash TWRP and perm root when im done?
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Do the x factor exploit than go unlock at htcdev.com. and than go flash twrp than go flash a Rom or root
omario8484 said:
Do the x factor exploit than go unlock at htcdev.com. and than go flash twrp than go flash a Rom or root
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exactly what i did and it worked
does what you do on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038 do the same thing as what you do on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426 ?

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