I am in no way new to rooting I had an evo 4g and currently have a Samsung Epic 4g touch but my friend just got this phone and he wants to put custom roms on it because he doesnt like the stock rom. If I am reading correctly all I need to do to root it is install clockwork mod is that correct? Any and all help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
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rbtrucking said:
I am in no way new to rooting I had an evo 4g and currently have a Samsung Epic 4g touch but my friend just got this phone and he wants to put custom roms on it because he doesnt like the stock rom. If I am reading correctly all I need to do to root it is install clockwork mod is that correct? Any and all help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
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First I would download a rom and put it on the sdcard (as well as gapps for cm7), then you put it in download mode, hook it up to your computer, open the mobile partition and rename the recovery something like recovery.bak, then put it CWM and make sure its named reovery make sure that it has the .img extension. After that boot into CWM volume buttons and power button and go to backup and restore and backup. Then do a wipe and flash one of the roms.
marc12868 said:
First I would download a rom and put it on the sdcard (as well as gapps for cm7), then you put it in download mode, hook it up to your computer, open the mobile partition and rename the recovery something like recovery.bak, then put it CWM and make sure its named reovery make sure that it has the .img extension. After that boot into CWM volume buttons and power button and go to backup and restore and backup. Then do a wipe and flash one of the roms.
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Thanks allot! You dont have a how to video by any chance do you? I feel allot more comfortable when I have step by step on screen instructions.
rbtrucking said:
Thanks allot! You dont have a how to video by any chance do you? I feel allot more comfortable when I have step by step on screen instructions.
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go to the all root section on android forums motorola trimuph section. http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/
marc12868 said:
go to the all root section on android forums motorola trimuph section. http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/
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Hey how come when I try to download that gingerbreak my antivirus recognizes it as a trojan and wont let me download it? Should I just turn off my antivirus or is this really a bad file? I dont wanna brick my friends phone.
rbtrucking said:
Hey how come when I try to download that gingerbreak my antivirus recognizes it as a trojan and wont let me download it? Should I just turn off my antivirus or is this really a bad file? I dont wanna brick my friends phone.
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It shouldn't be a bad file... But if you are installing a custom rom then you don't even have to download and use gingerbreak, since the bootloader is unlocked and all the custom roms already have root permission.
marc12868 said:
It shouldn't be a bad file... But if you are installing a custom rom then you don't even have to download and use gingerbreak, since the bootloader is unlocked and all the custom roms already have root permission.
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So basically all I need to do is put clockwork mod on here like you said in your first post?
rbtrucking said:
So basically all I need to do is put clockwork mod on here like you said in your first post?
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Also when you say make sure the recovery file has the .img extension do you mean I should rename the file recovery.img or just leave it as recovery because when I go to the properties of the file it does say file type is .img Also should I unzip it? Sorry for the all the questions but rooting my epic was allot easier than this and I just wanna make sure I have everything all set right.
rbtrucking said:
Also when you say make sure the recovery file has the .img extension do you mean I should rename the file recovery.img or just leave it as recovery because when I go to the properties of the file it does say file type is .img Also should I unzip it? Sorry for the all the questions but rooting my epic was allot easier than this and I just wanna make sure I have everything all set right.
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Yea you should just have to put CWM mod into the mobile partition by booting into download mode. And don't rename it if it already has the .img file extension. Yes you have to unzip it, or just take the recovery file out and put it in the mobile partition don't put the whole zip there. And questions are fine. And just rooting the triumph is as easy as downloading and installing gingerbreak and rooting it so it's easy to root, it's just installing a custom rom that gets a little more difficult, but is still failry easy. But like I said if your installing a custom rom there's no need to root it.
marc12868 said:
Yea you should just have to put CWM mod into the mobile partition by booting into download mode. And don't rename it if it already has the .img file extension. Yes you have to unzip it, or just take the recovery file out and put it in the mobile partition don't put the whole zip there. And questions are fine. And just rooting the triumph is as easy as downloading and installing gingerbreak and rooting it so it's easy to root, it's just installing a custom rom that gets a little more difficult, but is still failry easy. But like I said if your installing a custom rom there's no need to root it.
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I put clockwork mod on there but for some reason I cant boot into recovery I tried power + vol up and it just boots normally.
rbtrucking said:
I put clockwork mod on there but for some reason I cant boot into recovery I tried power + vol up and it just boots normally.
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You have to use both volume buttons plus power.
marc12868 said:
You have to use both volume buttons plus power.
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Alright thank you very much!! Got everything up and running with CM7! I really appreciate all the help!! Couldn't have done it without you!!
rbtrucking said:
Alright thank you very much!! Got everything up and running with CM7! I really appreciate all the help!! Couldn't have done it without you!!
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No problem! Happy to help!
Simple install Gingerbreak & run the app, presto Triumph is rooted & busybox is installed done deal. Then do the clockwork imgage copy & paste in downloader mode & your good to go
jaaydogg said:
Simple install Gingerbreak & run the app, presto Triumph is rooted & busybox is installed done deal. Then do the clockwork imgage copy & paste in downloader mode & your good to go
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You don't even need to root if you flashing a custom rom though. Only if your gonna stay on the stock rom.
marc12868 said:
You don't even need to root if you flashing a custom rom though. Only if your gonna stay on the stock rom.
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Hmm I usually boot into recovery from cwm program...Does not work on triumph, say's error occurred while running privileged commands. Going to try holding buttons to get into recovery, and that did not work guess it's ginger break for me. edit used it and a ok here is the link to the new gingerbreak guide
http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/455603-guide-rooting-your-motorola-triumph.html
Every time I try to buy CWM it dosent seem to support my phone. Which version of CWM did you install?
Device using Xda Premium
Related
This is the latest ClockworkMod Recovery!! Instructions to install below
Downloads At bottom of page.
I am not responsible if you brick or damage your phone... blah blah blah... NANDROID FIRST cuz u never know wut might happen XD.
Method I
Flash recovery using: ADB
NOTE: This method will work while you are booting into the current recovery on the phone.
Download ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0.0.5
Copy the recovery.img to root of the SD card.
Boot the phone into recovery.
Open command prompt.
Change directory to the AndroidSDK directory & type the following commands:
adb shell
mount sdcard
flash_image recovery /sdcard/"name of recovery".img
reboot recovery
Your phone should now reboot into the ClockworkMod Recovery (orange text for 3.0+).
Method II
Flash recovery using: RomManager
Download ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0.0.5
On the SD card, go to: /clockworkmod/download/mirror.sea.tdrevolution.net/cm/recoveries.
Rename the old image there named recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-heroc.img to recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-xxx.img.
Move recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-heroc.img to that folder and rename it to recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-heroc.img.
Open RomManager and press Flash ClockworkMod Recovery and reboot the phone to recovery, you should see the orange text.
Method III
Method III
Flash recovery using: H-Boot/S-Off Only
Download HERCIMG.zip
md5: 6dcd265a51cc7090824d7f9f889b370b
Move HERCIMG.zip to root of the SD card.
Power off the phone.
Hold the Volume Down and Power buttons until the phone boots into the bootloader.
Wait for bootloader to scan and find HERCIMG.zip.
Press action to install.
The phone should now reboot into the ClockworkMod Recovery (orange text for 3.0+).
http://www.mediafire.com/?2gwhom1m06tbboy - ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0.0.5
http://www.mediafire.com/?u86sj1w22db8kbt - HERCIMG.zip
thanks to romrepo.info/wiki
It would be great if someone could leave some screenshots for me.. i dont have the emulator on this computer srry.
deke2010 said:
It would be great if someone could leave some screenshots for me.. i dont have the emulator on this computer srry.
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Check in the dev section for my thread on how to install adb. You'll have it up and running in like 15 to 20 min tops
Root-Hack-Mod-Always™
laie1472 said:
Check in the dev section for my thread on how to install adb. You'll have it up and running in like 15 to 20 min tops
Root-Hack-Mod-Always™
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Im using my dads computer and i cant install anything on it soo..
deke2010 said:
Im using my dads computer and i cant install anything on it soo..
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You can do all of what the op posted on your phone. Just follow his instructions and you should be fine
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laie1472 said:
You can do all of what the op posted on your phone. Just follow his instructions and you should be fine
Root-Hack-Mod-Always™
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i already have it on my phone but i cant get screenshots without the emulator on the pc which i cant install cuz its my dads computer.
When I download the recovery from my phone it downloads as a txt file. Do I rename it to recovery.img and push it that way.
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EDIT nevermind I did the S Off method worked perfectly.
METHOD1911 said:
When I download the recovery from my phone it downloads as a txt file. Do I rename it to recovery.img and push it that way.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
EDIT nevermind I did the S Off method worked perfectly.
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Glad you got it working. To answer the question about .txt on the phone, others have reported that using a different browser works for downloading the .img file correctly. I think they used Dolphin browser from the market.
I tried method 2 and method 3 above without success. Trying to go from 2.5.0.1 to 3.0.0.5. Attempts to boot into recovery and then reboots again and boots normally. Suggestions?
Try the ADB method?
stayclean said:
Try the ADB method?
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I will try that now. Quotes necessary around the filename?
No, do not use quotes.
kynov said:
I tried method 2 and method 3 above without success. Trying to go from 2.5.0.1 to 3.0.0.5. Attempts to boot into recovery and then reboots again and boots normally. Suggestions?
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don't flash the 3.0.0.5, you don't need it for GB. the reason I think people have been having so much trouble is that the recovery is overclocked, so some phones can't handle it. same thing goes for the GB rom, if it loops and hangs etc., just flash a capped 691 kernel after the rom and gapps, it *should* work.
OK NOW - TO ALL FUTURE POSTS - PLEASE DON'T, LOL.
AOSP MADE THIS RECOVERY AND IS CONSTANTLY UPDATING IT
3.0.0.5 CAN BE FOUND IN THE 2.3 GINGERBREAD THREAD
INSTALL METHODS CAN BE FOUND ON THE THREAD "READ ME" WIKI,
DIFFERENT VERSIONS CAN BE FOUND ON ROMREPO.INFO
il Duce said:
don't flash the 3.0.0.5, you don't need it for GB. the reason I think people have been having so much trouble is that the recovery is overclocked, so some phones can't handle it. same thing goes for the GB rom, if it loops and hangs etc., just flash a capped 691 kernel after the rom and gapps, it *should* work.
OK NOW - TO ALL FUTURE POSTS - PLEASE DON'T, LOL.
AOSP MADE THIS RECOVERY AND IS CONSTANTLY UPDATING IT
3.0.0.5 CAN BE FOUND IN THE 2.3 GINGERBREAD THREAD
INSTALL METHODS CAN BE FOUND ON THE THREAD "READ ME" WIKI,
DIFFERENT VERSIONS CAN BE FOUND ON ROMREPO.INFO
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AOSP didn't make CWM.....
stayclean said:
Try the ADB method?
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EDIT: Managed to get 2.5.0.1 back on there. Gonna leave it as-is.
What's the clock speed on this?
theimpaler747 said:
AOSP didn't make CWM.....
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ok Koush did, I know, but the version we are using is tweaked by him.
would you correct me if I said he made his rom, because technincally google MADE it, but he did in fact tweak it,build it,compile it, for the hero.
@aiwetir - 768
Method III worked fine for me. Just follow instructions carefully, and don't forget to do "su" first (lets terminal use root privileges).
I'm curious why RomManager doesn't update the version number. I know I'm using 3.0.0.5 because of the new orange text, but RomManager still shows 2.5.0.1
Anyone?
theimpaler747 said:
AOSP didn't make CWM.....
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Pretty sure he tweaked cwm3.0.0.5 to make it work for our phones ... I'm sure duce didn't mean he made it made it just wrong wordage lol come on Impaler. You know aosp be a tweaker to make our phones the **** lol
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il Duce said:
ok Koush did, I know, but the version we are using is tweaked by him.
@aiwetir - 768
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Beat me to it haha ... Impaler just hating caus3 his epic isn't as awesome as our hero's hahaha jk
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I got the 2.3.5 Update OTA on my One-click-root Nexus and applied the update, but now I'm stuck on the android/exclamation point screen.
What do I do??
gnuf99 said:
I got the 2.3.5 Update OTA on my One-click-root Nexus and applied the update, but now I'm stuck on the android/exclamation point screen.
What do I do??
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That's the stock recovery - hold power and hit vol up to get the menu.
I've been doing that, but nothing happens.
I did a battery pull, and it rebooted in 2.3.4
So what am I doing wrong? Do I need to change something before trying the update again?
Hold power and slide from volume down to volume up. But that wont do u any good you need to flash a custom recovery and reflash super user.
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So I goofed something up on my phone?
Is there a way to do this without losing all my app info/game saves?
I was going to run a TItanium backup.
And sorry, I'm a total noob with this.
ROM Manager, would I flash an older ROM or the ClockworkMod Recovery?
At that point could i just install the update and re root with Shabby Penguin's one click and then get all my app data back from Titanium backup?
gnuf99 said:
So I goofed something up on my phone?
Is there a way to do this without losing all my app info/game saves?
I was going to run a TItanium backup.
And sorry, I'm a total noob with this.
ROM Manager, would I flash an older ROM or the ClockworkMod Recovery?
At that point could i just install the update and re root with Shabby Penguin's one click and then get all my app data back from Titanium backup?
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Nothing is goofed up if you rebooted into 2.3.4.
The update did not apply. Did you receive the OTA or download it manually?
If you are unlocked just flash CWM via fastboot and apply it from there.
If you are locked then you can go back into the stock recovery, hold power down and hit vol up (in that order) to get the menu and apply the update. You may want to ensure it is in the root of the sdcard and named update.zip.
The OTA does not wipe nor is a wipe necessary, so you shouldn't be losing any data/apps.
I got the update OTA, but not it's not asking me if I want to apply it.
I'm sorry I'm such a noob here, but step wise.
If I boot up with Vol UP, I can then go to Recovery and get to ClockWork Recovery.
From there do I just hit update from SD card?
gnuf99 said:
I got the update OTA, but not it's not asking me if I want to apply it.
I'm sorry I'm such a noob here, but step wise.
If I boot up with Vol UP, I can then go to Recovery and get to ClockWork Recovery.
From there do I just hit update from SD card?
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Yeah, choose apply update. Choose your zip from the SD card and apply.
It will go through a series of asserts and then apply if it passes. If you've modified any of the checked system files, boot image or kernel it's likely going to fail.
Well, I didn't alter any of them on purpose
I used Shabby Penguin's one click root so I could use Titanium Backup only. (Although now I'll probably add tethering to the list) So I don't think I changed any kernel files.
It's saying it can't find the file. Whatever downloaded must have gotten deleted somehow. I may just download the update and do it myself like everyone else.
Just to clarify. I place the update.zip in the root and select apply update on the ClockWorkMod Recovery, and that's it?
I was waiting to just get the update OTA organically hoping it would avoid these problems, lol.
gnuf99 said:
Well, I didn't alter any of them on purpose
I used Shabby Penguin's one click root so I could use Titanium Backup only. (Although now I'll probably add tethering to the list) So I don't think I changed any kernel files.
It's saying it can't find the file. Whatever downloaded must have gotten deleted somehow. I may just download the update and do it myself like everyone else.
Just to clarify. I place the update.zip in the root and select apply update on the ClockWorkMod Recovery, and that's it?
I was waiting to just get the update OTA organically hoping it would avoid these problems, lol.
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In CWM use the choose zip file from SD card option, then you can pick the file regardless of it's name.
That's it - if you are stock (other than rooting) it should apply without any issues.
You may need to reflash CWM and delete /etc/install-recovery.sh to keep CWM installed. I haven't looked at the update itself to see if it is installing the script to reflash the stock recovery.
I had this problem too. I rebooted and its back to 2.3.4. I will attempt to go to 2.3.5 today once I have more time and post my findings here. If anyone has any success please keep updating this thread.
It looks like I have to reflash CWM in order to restore Super User.
My bootloader is still unlocked, but it won't let me run/install CWM. How do I do this?
Jagar, I did finally figure this out after reading through the code in the rooting .bat that Shabby Penguin put together.
basically his file has the Clockwork Recovery image that you need.
Boot up in bootloader.
then type
fastboot flash recovery ______.img whatever image you have.
Then select RECOVERY on the bootloader menu and now you can install the superuser.zip file to re-root.
you might wanna just run the new one click again, make sure its version 2.0.. it will do teh dirty work for ya
Seriously Shabby, big props to you for automating that process. I learned much more from your code than reading through all those other posts
@gnuf99 although you succeeded in getting root , please do read the guides abt adb and fastboot. This will be always handy for you, indifferent of the device you'll use later.
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this forum is here to help people and spread knowledge, not so we can talk down to those less experienced then us. everyone starts somewhere...
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shabbypenguin said:
you might wanna just run the new one click again, make sure its version 2.0.. it will do teh dirty work for ya
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*REMOVED* Looking on another thread.
So I followed all the instrucion here to load stock rom., but still no "Super User" app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374608
After the screen command successfully done and I unplugged the cable and put the battery in right way.
Now my phone is completly cleaned, but I didn't see the "super user" icon on my phone.. Do I need to flash anything from the sdcard?
Thank you all!
furiousbird said:
So I followed all the instrucion here to load stock rom., but still no "Super User" app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374608
After the screen command successfully done and I unplugged the cable and put the battery in right way.
Now my phone is completly cleaned, but I didn't see the "super user" icon on my phone.. Do I need to flash anything from the sdcard?
Thank you all!
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Installing Clockworkmod Recovery DOES NOT root your ROM. When you are in Clockworkmod Recovery it is running as root. But if you want your stock ROM rooted you need to flash my root zip in Clockworkmod Recovery. My root zip roots your phone by installing "superuser.apk" and "su" and setting the appropriate permissions. The link is in my signature to my rooting thread.
Thank you!
Cool. I got it.. Thank you
Hehe. It took me like 2 hours to flash cwm since i thought i had to get to the "software upgrade" screen before i could press flash. I gave it a shot in the end and hoped for the best. And bam. It worked.
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i'm using a lg g2x, i rooted the phone using superoneclick and used 4.0.0.5 modaco-2x-clockworkmod. problem is everytime i press the volume down and power button it just factory resets the phone. how can i enter clockworkmode so i can install a new rom?
mc23wb said:
i'm using a lg g2x, i rooted the phone using superoneclick and used 4.0.0.5 modaco-2x-clockworkmod. problem is everytime i press the volume down and power button it just factory resets the phone. how can i enter clockworkmode so i can install a new rom?
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You need to use the NVFlash (search for it) method and install CWM Recovery to the physical recovery partition on the device. The method you used fake flashes recovery and you can not boot into recovery by pressing keys.
thanks! ill try that out would this be the right process? http://www.techofweb.com/technology/flashing-cwm-recovery-g2x.html
mc23wb said:
thanks! ill try that out would this be the right process? http://www.techofweb.com/technology/flashing-cwm-recovery-g2x.html
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No, that method is dangerous and if you do the command line wrong you can brick your phone. Look for the "One Click Recovery Flasher" in the development section for the G2X on this forum. It automates the process and makes it much safer to flash.
this it? haha. sorry im a noob at this as you can tell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847&highlight=one+click+recovery+flasher
mc23wb said:
this it? haha. sorry im a noob at this as you can tell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847&highlight=one+click+recovery+flasher
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Yes, that is it. Follow the instructions and you will be fine and have a working CWM recovery on your phone.
I wanted to flash to ARHD 6.3
This is my first time.. I managed to S off.. But then the bootloop began after I flashed PG58IMG.zip via fastboot.
Step 1. To S-OFF your Sensation - (You do not need to do this if you have S-off already or done this before) - WORKING NOW for TMOUS users
Visit
download the application for your operating System. AND EXTRACT IT TO A FOLDER
YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't
IMPORTANT
Fill out the form under the download links with your OS, Device, Hboot Version and Serial number. This will give your beta key to enable you to S - OFF. Make a note of this.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below
1. [/url] and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should detect the phone and ask for your beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your phone verify you have all the drivers installed, try disk drive mode or charging mode (Linux users can use disk drive mode. Confirmed to be working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See post 2 below for solutions.
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back and check hboot using the methods above. some users are told its failed and they still have S off now. If you have S-off your hboot will now be 1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. Type N and install it manually below (the recovery provided is v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1 does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
To install clockwork recovery for the sensation. Follow step 2!
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation HERE: or Multiupload
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
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I got stuck at step 2.5.. Pls help me out. Actually I used to flash ROM for i9000 a couple of times but for sensation this is my first time. I'm using sensation unlocked. I lived in Malaysia so most probably its asians version.
ethanmars said:
I wanted to flash to ARHD 6.3
This is my first time.. I managed to S off.. But then the bootloop began after I flashed PG58IMG.zip via fastboot.
I got stuck at step 2.5.. Pls help me out. Actually I used to flash ROM for i9000 a couple of times but for sensation this is my first time. I'm using sensation unlocked. I lived in Malaysia so most probably its asians version.
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Hi,
Try loading 5.0.2.0 HERE
Then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0
thank you so much for your reply!
i've downloaded that. Now how do i install it? fastboot only accept .zip files right? or is the instruction is in the 2nd link you gave me?
ethanmars said:
thank you so much for your reply!
i've downloaded that. Now how do i install it? fastboot only accept .zip files right? or is the instruction is in the 2nd link you gave me?
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Hi,
Just rename 5.0.2.0 to PG58IMG.zip
Power off
Power on holding volume- and power button.
When it has finished,delete PG58IMG.zip
malybru said:
Hi,
Just rename 5.0.2.0 to PG58IMG.zip
Power off
Power on holding volume- and power button.
When it has finished,delete PG58IMG.zip
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just pressed thanks, hehe..
i was wandering alone while waiting for your reply n managed to install ext4 touch recovery.. lol.. but still bootloop when pressed reboot.
now I wanna know will the 5.0.2.0 help me to access android again coz i haven't backup my contacts n sms yet..
let's say the answer is no, will it help if i make a nandroid backup now? or is it too late considering i cant access android anymore?
ethanmars said:
just pressed thanks, hehe..
i was wandering alone while waiting for your reply n managed to install ext4 touch recovery.. lol.. but still bootloop when pressed reboot.
now I wanna know will the 5.0.2.0 help me to access android again coz i haven't backup my contacts n sms yet..
let's say the answer is no, will it help if i make a nandroid backup now? or is it too late considering i cant access android anymore?
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Hi,
Lesson for the future...
Always backup(nandroid,Titanium Backup,google) BEFORE starting anything major.
If you have 4EXT installed,then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0
malybru said:
Hi,
Lesson for the future...
Always backup(nandroid,Titanium Backup,google) BEFORE starting anything major.
If you have 4EXT installed,then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0
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thanks again ..
so that means there's no way to access my phone like it was before eh?
btw, i thought it wasnt anything major coz it was just gaining an s off n then installing recovery.. then this happened.. i dont know what went wrong.. hmm
so i shall proceed with installing 6.3.0 since its like the only option i have left i believe?
ethanmars said:
thanks again ..
so that means there's no way to access my phone like it was before eh?
btw, i thought it wasnt anything major coz it was just gaining an s off n then installing recovery.. then this happened.. i dont know what went wrong.. hmm
so i shall proceed with installing 6.3.0 since its like the only option i have left i believe?
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Hi,
Just as a matter of interest.
Do you still have a PG58IMG.zip on your sd card?
If so ,delete it.
Then it may boot into your ROM...
malybru said:
Hi,
Just as a matter of interest.
Do you still have a PG58IMG.zip on your sd card?
If so ,delete it.
Then it may boot into your ROM...
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oh i've read that as well so i have deleted it manually by using sd adapter.. then reinserted it back n tried to boot normally.. but to no avail.. what's the root cause of this eh?
when i gained s off, i still can boot into my ROM.. however disaster happens when i flashed the .zip files obtained as per instructions..
oh but directly after i've flashed it, i didn't remove the .zip files n tried to immediately reboot into ROM.. does this make a difference?
ethanmars said:
oh i've read that as well so i have deleted it manually by using sd adapter.. then reinserted it back n tried to boot normally.. but to no avail.. what's the root cause of this eh?
when i gained s off, i still can boot into my ROM.. however disaster happens when i flashed the .zip files obtained as per instructions..
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Hi,
Did you complete the s-off thread by rooting and getting SuperCID?
malybru said:
Hi,
Did you complete the s-off thread by rooting and getting SuperCID?
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good question..
immediately after s off, i boot into my ROM and tried to install busybox and other apps that requires superuser or root but failed and stating that my device was still not rooted..
so i proceed to install a recovery (in this case its ext4 recovery) but failed to find a .zip installer (but managed to find the .apk and .img version but afraid to proceed considering the extension wasn't the same as per guide's PG5...ZIP). so i tried to simply install cwm as per stated in the guide. coz i know after recovery is installed, only then i would be able to install the su zip files.
then it boot looped.. n here we are trying to shoot all of these troubles.. XD
and if my understanding was wrong, pls correct me. thanks!
only after you sent me the links i managed to install ext4 recovery via a much easier method using cmd.exe..
n that also means that i wasn't even able to follow through the supercid part of the guide..
ethanmars said:
good question..
immediately after s off, i boot into my ROM and tried to install busybox and other apps that requires superuser or root but failed and stating that my device was still not rooted..
so i proceed to install a recovery (in this case its ext4 recovery) but failed to find a .zip installer (but managed to find the .apk and .img version but afraid to proceed considering the extension wasn't the same as per guide's PG5...ZIP). so i tried to simply install cwm as per stated in the guide. coz i know after recovery is installed, only then i would be able to install the su zip files.
then it boot looped.. n here we are trying to shoot all of these troubles.. XD
and if my understanding was wrong, pls correct me. thanks!
only after you sent me the links i managed to install ext4 recovery via a much easier method using cmd.exe..
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Hi,
I follow THIS GUIDE
If you have 4EXT installed ,then you should be able to boot into recovery and make a nandroid,then root,then supercid...
malybru said:
Hi,
I follow THIS GUIDE
If you have 4EXT installed ,then you should be able to boot into recovery and make a nandroid,then root,then supercid...
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wait a moment, i dont know if things are making more sense to me but, is it possible that this was caused by a wrong firmware? i just figured out my cid and its htc_044 and there are 4 different version of firmware for this cid, so should i try each of it until my phone boots to my original ROM?
Update: Oh God, I'm in such a relief! Thank God it works now. I flashed the firmware 1.17 n now am able to boot back into my ROM. Now i'm gonna get things backed up n will proceed. phew thanks so much for helping me out. The cause was maybe the zip files werent compatible with mine. So i check my cid n mid, n downloaded what might be the original one. so now its fixed..
Check the device firmware type by going to Setting - about tablet - built number
Download the right firmware pack for your device.
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Now extract the zip file and you will have another zip file.
Rename that zip file as "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" and place it to an external sd card if you do not have a custom recovery. If you are rooted and unlocked plus you have a custom recovery you don't need to rename it you can place it in internal sd is well.
Now turn off your device. Hold power button including the volume down button and enter custom recovery. For stock recovery it should detect it automatically and will install. once in custom recovery clear your cache and install the file with the name above or whatever name you have. once installation is complete. reboot the system be patient and you have the latest update.
You can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
To get custom recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list. which is Option - install OpenRecoveryScript.
I am not responsible if you mess up your device. do these at your own risk. Nonetheless these steps work perfectly for me.
Renaming is not needed.
lafester said:
Renaming is not needed.
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Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
rizanx said:
Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
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does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
Yes and yes.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
odeccacccp said:
does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
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Yes you will lose root.
But you can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
oh and make sure you have USB debugging on.
sorry for the mix up. yes you do lose recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list.
rizanx said:
Through custom recovery stock recovery is not pushed! you will still have custom recovery. You will only lose root.
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Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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+1 You WILL lose custom recovery with this method. This has all been covered before...
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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Thanks for clear up.
MysticMgcn said:
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
GRIM1337 said:
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
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No. when you unlocked it clearly stated no more ota updates for you.
Yes. of course you can flash manually just like any other rom.
odeccacccp said:
Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
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You don't need to have stock rom. As long as you have the stock kernel your ok. You will of course lose custom recovery but its easy to download again as i have mentioned in my first post.
There is a lengthy way to do this. But why do that when it takes you literally 2 minute to root it with DebugfsRoot .
Hope it went well for you.