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Unable to root htc sensation...

I'm trying to root my htc sensation using revolutionary method.. but while it attempts to root, it gives an error "failed to get root"
hboot version is - 1.18.0000
please reply asap..

If you followed this guide try flashing "su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip" again. On my Sensation it worked after 3rd try ;-)

Tarun Chaudhary said:
I'm trying to root my htc sensation using revolutionary method.. but while it attempts to root, it gives an error "failed to get root"
hboot version is - 1.18.0000
please reply asap..
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Need more details. Did you unlock bootloader? are you already S-OFF?

hansbert said:
If you followed this guide try flashing "su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip" again. On my Sensation it worked after 3rd try ;-)
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Or visit androidsu and get the latest file. I had to do that to get root on a previous rom.
Sent from my Pyramid-T

kualmente said:
Need more details. Did you unlock bootloader? are you already S-OFF?
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No I haven't done anything yet.. Its just running stock ROM... No S-Off .. nothing..

hansbert said:
If you followed this guide try flashing "su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip" again. On my Sensation it worked after 3rd try ;-)
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Will try soon and report back...

that guide you gave me the link for... tells me the same thing to do which i was already doing.. In step 1, when I use revolutionary, it gives me that error... I can't get past it... I have rooted my desire many times using this method and it worked flawlessly. but i don't know why it isn't working with sensation ?
any idea ?

What is the error you're getting?

Rhiannon224 said:
What is the error you're getting?
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"Failed to get root"

I read somewhere that it happens because of applying the OTA update.. So my question is, If I flash RUU over it and then try again, would it work ?

Follow the steps in the guide you were following s-off with Revolutionary, it make take 5 tries and say it fails but eventually it works, keep looking to see when it says s off. Then put the CWM Recovery zip on your sd card and Super user zip from the guide. Then flash the PMG58IMG zip which is your Recovery, delete the PMG58IMG file from your sd card, then boot into recovery and choose the option for flashing a zip from sd card, navigate to the SU signed zip, it will fail 3 or more times just keep installing it and your done.

Is HTC sync installed/uninstalled? Have you uninstalled any other apps that may attempt to sync when you attach the device?
Sent from my Pyramid-T

Need to Downgrade firmware!
Yes it is because of the OTA update, u need to downgrade ur firmware in order to get root on ur sensation. I m also using HTC sensation(India) with the same H.Boot version and cant root as getting the same error "failed to root" untill u downgrade ur firmware.

Sedariya11 said:
Yes it is because of the OTA update, u need to downgrade ur firmware in order to get root on ur sensation. I m also using HTC sensation(India) with the same H.Boot version and cant root as getting the same error "failed to root" untill u downgrade ur firmware.
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If you have previously applied an OTA update or unlocked bootloader with htc.dev, then look at this guide for help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23222794
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Simple Solution
Go for Tacoroot method..it works...dont worry abt bricking and all..
then do Revolutionary S-off...
Install 4ext recovery
install Superuser...
install suitable firmware
insatall rom...
You might go into bootloops but dont panic...installing ROM will take care of that..
It has worked for me...100% works...TRy...
Go ahead and ROOT...life becomes Awesome after that...
HTC Sensation XE Beats audio..

Hi guys!
I have recentlyi bought HTC Sensation with latest stock rom update. I managed to unlock bootloader and S-off. After that comec CWM recovery and signed superSU but the phone is not rooted after that. I want to stay on stock rom for now with root access. Wrere is my problem? Thanks and sorry for my bad English.

smuchac said:
Hi guys!
I have recentlyi bought HTC Sensation with latest stock rom update. I managed to unlock bootloader and S-off. After that comec CWM recovery and signed superSU but the phone is not rooted after that. I want to stay on stock rom for now with root access. Wrere is my problem? Thanks and sorry for my bad English.
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flash this from recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip

Thanks man,you saved me. Two days of pain ended.

[Q] Possible to root on Sensation XE ICS

I am really a noob at rooting, though there are easy steps. However this confuses me. So if anyone can find a very good guide for rooting my Sensation XE running on ICS, that is noob-friendly.
EDIT: All I need to do is to downgrade my HBoot version to 1.17.xxxx - but I want to find the easiest way to do that.
EDIT2: I unlocked my phone's bootloader. Doesn't help with S-Off though. :/
I will have to wait for Revolutionary to update their tool so that my phone can S-Off (since my phone is 1.27.0000)
May I can downgrade my phone back to Gingerbread, but how? And it looks risky, will that can brick my phone?
I'll press the Thank button if your post is helpful enough.

I have found this to be a very useful guide with ICS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEQCpmcLGjbkeLmVU0mpLSwZvjNqLSAmNBqyKMus3Ag/edit?hl=en_US
You may also want to check youtube for the unlockr video tutorials, they typically refer back to xda, but will help if you need a visual reference.

socaljohn said:
I have found this to be a very useful guide with ICS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEQCpmcLGjbkeLmVU0mpLSwZvjNqLSAmNBqyKMus3Ag/edit?hl=en_US
You may also want to check youtube for the unlockr video tutorials, they typically refer back to xda, but will help if you need a visual reference.
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Thanks for your help.
though the link does not help me

This is the guide to follow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
If anything in the guide is confusing, Google it as once you get your head around it it's simple!

EddyOS said:
This is the guide to follow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
If anything in the guide is confusing, Google it as once you get your head around it it's simple!
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So how does this officially root my phone? Which steps shall I take to get it rooted?
i'm SUCH a newb :/

Read the guide, it's all there...Steps 1-3 will do the job

My Hboot version is 1.27.0000
I don't think I can root.

If you're not already S-OFF then you won't be able to root yet

EddyOS said:
If you're not already S-OFF then you won't be able to root yet
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I know.
I rather have to wait for Revolutionary tool to update or try to solve this: [Guide] Successful S-OFF after (wrong S-ON) brick for ICS/GB ,Downgrade S-ON firmware
:/

ThomasAndroid said:
I know.
I rather have to wait for Revolutionary tool to update or try to solve this: [Guide] Successful S-OFF after (wrong S-ON) brick for ICS/GB ,Downgrade S-ON firmware
:/
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Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
I hope you have been s-off before update because unrevoked won't support it right now. If it show LOCKED on bootloader, this is how I root my Sensation XE.
1. Unlocked the phone using htcdev.com account since no other's method seem possible right now. But if you device already unlock you do not have to do this.
Go to hTCDEV register, click "Unlock Bootloader" and follow the instruction.
2. Install custom recovery, since htc recovery won't flash/install flashble zip correctly. For this I use "Android Recovery Manager". Reboot the phone after unlocked process. Connect the phone with usb cable. Open the Android Recovery Manager > Start > ** Download a recovery ** > HTC Sensation > ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.0 (Pyramid) > follow the instruction on the software. If stuck when device reboot to flash hboot but not yet flash it because can recognised the FASTBOOT(Android Recovery Manager waiting for FASTBOOT). Take out battery, reconnect usb and boot to FASSBOOT.
3. Flash the supersu, as the Android Recovery Manager finish flash the ClockWorkMod you have to install Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip. If fail retry flash 2-3 times, but I am just done 1 time, before on GB I flash two time because fail at 1st time. And now you rooted and reboot your phone.
Try at your own risk.
Summary :
Download Android Recovery Manager and Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip, place the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip on sdcard. Unlock the phone on htcdev.com, install custom recovery with Android Recovery Manager and flash the supersuser.
* use Superuser version 3.0.7 because the lower version won't support ICS. Use link given and download the right version.
I am using this method on Sensation XE, so try at your own risk. I will not responsible to anything happen. And please do make sure you backup your device first.
# Just hit the thanks button so I and other's will know this method also work for you ;p
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XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Man, this solved my problem thank you very much.... btw what rom would you recommend? ARHD? or any?
appreciate the help

I'd start with ARHD as it is close to stock, stable and offers SebastianFM kernel which is great.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA

Raven2k said:
I'd start with ARHD as it is close to stock, stable and offers SebastianFM kernel which is great.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA
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thanks,
btw, do you happen to know how to solve this,
superuser can't update latest SU binary update, it says failed to gain root access.
titanium backup says the same too "no root access"
do you know a link for the latest su binary update? I flashed the
superuser - 3.0.7-d-signed
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XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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that su zip didnt work on my ICS but this one did Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip thank man for pointing me on the right direction

XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Thanks but I only unlocked my bootloader. doesn't help with S-Offing.

XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Hi sorry i happened to come across this thread.
I did your method, was able to unlock but i couldnt acheive S-OFF on it.

Qiwei said:
Hi sorry i happened to come across this thread.
I did your method, was able to unlock but i couldnt acheive S-OFF on it.
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Me too.
Actually, that method only unlocks bootloader. :/

ThomasAndroid said:
Me too.
Actually, that method only unlocks bootloader. :/
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ya.. haha trying to find out how to get s-off on it..
Update: Hey say thomas you able to get into clockworkrecovery? cause i managed to get in.. just wondering how to flash the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip.
Any idea?

hey managed to get it rooted! many thanks for the guide and help!!

wow. how can you manage to get your phone rooted, when your phone is not even S-Off :/

ThomasAndroid said:
wow. how can you manage to get your phone rooted, when your phone is not even S-Off :/
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Thomas follow the guide that XaQi 101 gave. Its possible to root without having S-OFF.

[Q] Need Help - Xe (ICS) bootloader says S-OFF but superuser says not rooted

Hi
I have a sensation xe. I rooted it before upgrading it to ICS (before is GB).
I upgraded it by flashing official ics rom due to I previously installed clockworkmod recovery which stop me from normal way of upgrade.
After upgrade everything's fine, but superuser and clockworkmod gone.
When I install superuser it says binary not found. but I checked my bootloader it says S-OFF.
What should I do?
Android - 4.0.3
Software number - 3.32.401.105
Hboot - 1.27.0000
Radio - 11.22.3504.07_M

Nevermind.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

I don't know what is that, I think not.
I flashed it using RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_251961_signed.exe

If you find it locked you have to unlock first with htcdev.com but many user won't recommend it but at this time I think it the only way to unlock the bootloader, install the custom recovery(CWM) and install the superuser(root the phone).
You can get the details on this post.

But I already have it rooted before upgrade. I thought it will remain rooted? coz my bootloader shown S-OFF

OK, you have S-off. I guess you should be able to flash Revolutionary firmware from Boot loader, then use fast boot to flash the recovery, then flash root from the recovery you installed earlier and voila.
Sent from my Sensation using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6

Or, flash a firmware that contains recovery and then flash super user (just make sure its the correct firmware.) (I don't remember exactly where I seen this firmware, but I'm sure I have. Maybe here or somewhere else)
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xegneto said:
But I already have it rooted before upgrade. I thought it will remain rooted? coz my bootloader shown S-OFF
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If you are S-Off you can root it again (because you flashed a RUU you lost root)
1) need to have a custom recovery (CWN or 4EXT). There is a nice tool to instal 4ext recovery HERE or download this PG58IMG. Just put it in your sd card and flash it from bootloader.
2) Then Download and install from custom recovery the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Done!

kualmente said:
If you are S-Off you can root it again (because you flashed a RUU you lost root)
1) need to have a custom recovery (CWN or 4EXT). There is a nice tool to instal 4ext recovery HERE
2) Download and install from recovery Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Done!
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By flashing the RUU he lost recovery.
Sent from my Sensation using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6

BurnRubber90 said:
By flashing the RUU he lost recovery.
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In fact I wrote point 1) he needs a custom recovery first

XaQi 101 said:
If you find it locked you have to unlock first with htcdev.com but many user won't recommend it but at this time I think it the only way to unlock the bootloader, install the custom recovery(CWM) and install the superuser(root the phone).
You can get the details on this post.
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They don't recommend it because it doesn't unlock the bootloader completely. Read more and please don't recommend it, it's incorrect. His bootloader is already unlocked, hence he is s off. As already mentioned he needs to root and install Recovery.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

kualmente said:
In fact I wrote point 1) he needs a custom recovery first
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And the app needs root
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BurnRubber90 said:
And the app needs root
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Not if you flash a PG58IMG from bootloader. Done hundreds of times
If you download from Market then yes, you need root.

kualmente said:
Not if you flash a PG58IMG from bootloader. Done hundreds of times
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You got me lol. I'm used to either flashing recovery through fast boot or running revolutionary to get it installed, then switch to 4EXT through the app
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BurnRubber90 said:
You got me lol. I'm used to either flashing recovery through fast boot or running revolutionary to get it installed, then switch to 4EXT through the app
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Correct. By revolutionary you install CWM and then you can switch to 4ext. same as I did but in his case he doesn't need to use Revolutionary because already unlocked and s-Offed (and also because Revolutionary doesn't support Hboot 1.27). He needs just to install a custom recovery by a PG58IMG and superuser to get root again.

If the. Hboot is the issue why not just get an older one, put it in a zip called pjwhatever.zip (not sure I own a wildfire) and then just put into bootloader and flash it. He has s-off like.??
sent from my android powered beast!

heavy_metal_man said:
If the. Hboot is the issue why not just get an older one, put it in a zip called pjwhatever.zip (not sure I own a wildfire) and then just put into bootloader and flash it. He has s-off like.??
sent from my android powered beast!
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Hboot has nothing to do. The OP wants just root the phone again after upgrade to ICS.
Also, I think we are hitchhiking the thread with OT postings.
That said, this is my last post here.
For the OP: Follow instructions few posts above and good luck

kualmente said:
Hboot has nothing to do. The OP wants just root the phone again after upgrade to ICS.
Also, I think we are hitchhiking the thread with OT postings.
That said, this is my last post here.
For the OP: Follow instructions few posts above and good luck
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ahh, sorry i misread. i thought the ruu had upgraded the hboot to the htcdev hboot that has the locked unlocked thing. my bad.

Thank you so much for teaching me. I have custom recovery and superuser now in my phone.
but I have 1 more question, what is the ***LOCKED*** means in my bootloader? Is that simlock?

xegneto said:
Thank you so much for teaching me. I have custom recovery and superuser now in my phone.
but I have 1 more question, what is the ***LOCKED*** means in my bootloader? Is that simlock?
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It means you cannot use advanced fastboot commands. You're still s off, don't worry about locked.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

HTC Chacha HELP!!!

Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
Carrier: AT&T
Phone: HTC Chaha
Android Version: 2.3.5
Software Number: 2.14.502.2
Currenty: S-On
HBoot: 1.13.0000
Radio: 7.57.35.08

xShyNez said:
Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
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I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?

mdbs said:
I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?
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Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.

xShyNez said:
Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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Ok i shall try & follow those steps & ill give you a feed back if it works, i really do hope it works :\

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?

xShyNez said:
I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?
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Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app
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i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000

xShyNez said:
i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000
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I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app
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Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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This is the ROM i'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644087 but it haves no radio
here are some stock roms: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Chacha
This is the best rom i found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690088 ICS sux for me
I tried su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525404 but it didn't work. (root for apps won't work) so i tried Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip it worked successfully
Download Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lyngpterup8vt53 and place it in your MicroSD card
Boot into clockword mod and choose install zip from MicroSD card
Then select the zip location for the superuser file and select it and confirm
When done click back then reboot system
If all went well you should be rooted
Check by opening your app drawer and look for the SuperUser icon

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol

ethancottier said:
You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol
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Got it thanks finally got my phone rooted

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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Please could you describe how you did to S-OFF, i am S-ON
I have the same problem my rom is 2.14.502.2 and HBOOT 1.13.0000

[Q] Step by step instructions to root and install Jellybean Jellytime for Inspire 4G

Dear All,
I am a completely new to android apart from the fact that I just received a HTC Inspire 4G! I do not have AT&T service in my country and am currently using sim from a local service provider. So I updated my device to Android 2.3.5 and HTC Sense 3.0.
I want to try Jellytime Jellybean in my Inspire 4G. I read many articles (including those in XDA, but since I am very inexperienced, all of these just fly over my head!! I want some step-by-step instructions on how to root HTC Inspire 4G and install Jellytime JellyBean on this device. What's given in the Jellytime Google code webpage in few lines is very very abstract and I don't understand a word of it!
Can some experienced people help me..?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Ron

Read the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

You dont have to root S-Off to install custom JB Rom. I just unlocked bootloader.

bananagranola said:
Read the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.
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So, If I got it right,
1. I have to use EasyAceRootTool given here to root.
2. To install custom ROMs in INspire 4G, I don't have to do S-OFF, but just unlocking the bootloader will be sufficient (which is the whole purpose of using EasyAceRootTool).
3. If at all I need to do S-OFF, I can use HTCDEV tool, but it is for advanced users (and I am not going to try that unless it is absolutely necessary)
4. So, after rooting Inspire 4G with EaseyAceRootTool, I can flash Jellytime ROM (JB 4.2.2 R8 probably..?).
Following are my further questions..
a) If I use EasyAceRootTool and followed the instruction given at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636 to root my phone, will I be able to unroot it to the stock ROM later so that I save my warranty? I've htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US, the latest update for Inspire 4G downloaded from HTC/AT&T website, so If I want to unroot and change back to this ROM, will it be possible? or do I need to download any other apps/tools to accomplish this?
b) How do I practically INSTALL Jellytime..? Can't understand a word after reading their instructions (Which I am reproducing below):
Install Instructions:
Reboot into Recovery - How to I do this? Do I need to install anyother tools other than EasyAceRootTool?
Wipe data/factory reset(if using 4EXT recovery wipe everything except sd) Can I do this without any software and how?
Install zip from sdcard
Inspire users flash Inspiremod
Install latest gapps
Fix permissions What exactly do I have to do here?
Reboot!
Thanks a lot again,
I know most of these questions might have been answered, but I am completely lost in the sea of information and can't get to the right one. Please help!
Ron

Ron Shinde said:
So, If I got it right,
1. I have to use EasyAceRootTool given here to root.
2. To install custom ROMs in INspire 4G, I don't have to do S-OFF, but just unlocking the bootloader will be sufficient (which is the whole purpose of using EasyAceRootTool).
3. If at all I need to do S-OFF, I can use HTCDEV tool, but it is for advanced users (and I am not going to try that unless it is absolutely necessary)
4. So, after rooting Inspire 4G with EaseyAceRootTool, I can flash Jellytime ROM (JB 4.2.2 R8 probably..?).
Following are my further questions..
a) If I use EasyAceRootTool and followed the instruction given at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636 to root my phone, will I be able to unroot it to the stock ROM later so that I save my warranty? I've htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US, the latest update for Inspire 4G downloaded from HTC/AT&T website, so If I want to unroot and change back to this ROM, will it be possible? or do I need to download any other apps/tools to accomplish this?
b) How do I practically INSTALL Jellytime..? Can't understand a word after reading their instructions (Which I am reproducing below):
Install Instructions:
Reboot into Recovery - How to I do this? Do I need to install anyother tools other than EasyAceRootTool?
Wipe data/factory reset(if using 4EXT recovery wipe everything except sd) Can I do this without any software and how?
Install zip from sdcard
Inspire users flash Inspiremod
Install latest gapps
Fix permissions What exactly do I have to do here?
Reboot!
Thanks a lot again,
I know most of these questions might have been answered, but I am completely lost in the sea of information and can't get to the right one. Please help!
Ron
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1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No. HTCDEV does not give you S-Off. Easy Ace just automates the HTCDEV process.
4. Yes. Each time after you will need to fastboot flash the boot.img from the ROM zip. Instructions for that are in my signature.
A. No. Once unlocked there is a record.
B. Reboot into recovery by holding power and volume-down. Everything else is an option in the recovery. Easy Ace Root Tool isn't installed on your phone, it is a tool run from your computer to unlock your phone.

bananagranola said:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No. HTCDEV does not give you S-Off. Easy Ace just automates the HTCDEV process.
4. Yes. Each time after you will need to fastboot flash the boot.img from the ROM zip. Instructions for that are in my signature.
A. No. Once unlocked there is a record.
B. Reboot into recovery by holding power and volume-down. Everything else is an option in the recovery. Easy Ace Root Tool isn't installed on your phone, it is a tool run from your computer to unlock your phone.
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I I got you right, when you said "A. No, Once unlocked there is a record", you meant the device can not be unrooted to htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US once it is rooted using EasyAceRootTool. RIght?
Sorry for being so noob. :

You can relock it and run the RUU, but the bootloader will say "relocked."

bananagranola said:
You can relock it and run the RUU, but the bootloader will say "relocked."
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In essense, I can not get the warranty back...

Ron Shinde said:
In essense, I can not get the warranty back...
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Yes.

bananagranola said:
Yes.
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I'm using the Inspire 4G with custom JB 4.2.2 Rom. I did use the HTCDEV to unlock bootloader.from there on your warranty is voided. It is a real improvement with google now and longer 20-30% battery life. i even put new bigger 1800mah battery off ebay from the original 1250mah one.

mikk65 said:
I'm using the Inspire 4G with custom JB 4.2.2 Rom. I did use the HTCDEV to unlock bootloader.from there on your warranty is voided. It is a real improvement with google now and longer 20-30% battery life. i even put new bigger 1800mah battery off ebay from the original 1250mah one.
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That's interesting...could you please then detail the steps you followed so that I will be able to follow that too..
Thanks in advance,
Ron.

Ron Shinde said:
That's interesting...could you please then detail the steps you followed so that I will be able to follow that too..
Thanks in advance,
Ron.
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Unlock bootloader was first thing i did @ htcdev than followed these steps >>>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31211732&postcount=396

What is this option S-Off used for..?And do i need to consider it while flashing a custom rom

You don't need to S-Off to flash Roms. I believe S-Off would indicate phone was rooted.
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qtpcert said:
What is this option S-Off used for..?And do i need to consider it while flashing a custom rom
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It allows you to flash to all partitions including radios, and you don't need to flash the boot.img separately each time you flash a ROM the way you do with an S-On unlocked bootloader. Bit both allow ROM flashing.
mikk65 said:
You don't need to S-Off to flash Roms. I believe S-Off would indicate phone was rooted.
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Root is completely separate from S-Off. Unlocked bootloader can also allow root.

Thanks <bananagranola>
So at what point I should think of flasing radios...and I am assuming that with the option S-Off, I can flash the rom not the radio right...

qtpcert said:
Thanks
So at what point I should think of flasing radios...and I am assuming that with the option S-Off, I can flash the rom not the radio right...
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1. If your radio works I wouldn't bother. S-On is easier than S-Off to get now. But with S-Off you can flash radios; with S-On you can't.
2. Yes.

When you mention flash radio is that reg music radio?
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mikk65 said:
When you mention flash radio is that reg music radio?
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Huh??