So far I've tried 3 different ROMs on 3 different computers with a million different "paranoia" tricks like unplugging ethernet, etc, and with every flash everything (with a few minor exceptions here and there) is fine but I can't open my contacts. It opens for a brief moment then goes back to wherever I launched it from.
Using shelltools to flash the ROM after loading up either wizardlove or the OEM tmobile ROM.
I can't believe I can't find anyone else with this problem after all the searching I've done, considering the consistency with which it afflicts my flashes...
If anyone can assist I would love to have a ****ing rom other than Tmobiles ghetto pink and grey asthetic catastrophe!
Have you tried Cid unlocking your phone then trying agian?
Trying to avoid that at any cost, because I have a G4 phone.
I would have to a) pay $40US, and b) send that shady site a copy of my drivers license/phone bill/etc to prove my identity since they claim that they have been bombarded with paypal scammers despite the fact that pre-verifying customers is the ****ing POINT of paypal.
I don't trust them.
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Trying to avoid that at any cost, because I have a G4 phone.
I would have to a) pay $40US, and b) send that shady site a copy of my drivers license/phone bill/etc to prove my identity since they claim that they have been bombarded with paypal scammers despite the fact that pre-verifying customers is the ****ing POINT of paypal.
I don't trust them.
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They seriously ask for all of that information? I agree that that is kinda shady. Well as much as I hate to say it, you may just have to wait untill a free method of CID unlocking becomes available. From what I understand, they aren't very far from getting it figured out so it shouldn't take too much longer.
go to the file explorer\my device and rename the PIM file to anything. then soft reset. the device will automatically make a new one and voila contacts
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go to the file explorer\my device and rename the PIM file to anything. then soft reset. the device will automatically make a new one and voila contacts
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Worked like a charm!!
Can't thank you enough!
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Worked like a charm!!
Can't thank you enough!
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anytime man anytime
elementxero said:
Worked like a charm!!
Can't thank you enough!
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Wow I would have never thought of that. Surprisingly simple resolution... lol
Stop getting angry when we do not want to help you fix the problem you are having. Seriously, quit it. You are warned left and right that you may not or will not get support for it. The simple fact is that auto/easy root methods are too questionable. It leaves you in the dark when something goes wrong. We cannot easily figure out what happened, why it happened, or what exactly the issue is because it is automatic. I'm annoyed at the amount of users who go onto IRC begging for help and start freaking out on us because YOU wanted the easy way out. It doesn't take more then a Google search to learn exactly what to do, what it is doing, and how it works for the manual root method. I can only speak for myself but I'm plenty sure other members can agree and attest to this. I, myself, spend more time helping lazy/scared people FIX their phones BECAUSE of an easy root method then doing any real development! And when I decline to, the AndIRC chatroom becomes a hated place and gets bashed on. Use at your own risk. Enjoy.
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If you don't want to help, don't help. People have every right to ask for help and if they freak out on you for not helping, ignore them. All you're doing by posting this thread is returning the sarcasm and snarkyness that you're accusing them of dishing out.
No no no. ProTekk is 1000% right on this. I get tired of lazy assholes on IRC who want to be spoon fed.
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Tbh, this wasn't an "I'm better and smarter than you" post. It was meant to be a clear and valid warning to all. In no way was I trying to come off as snarky or a know it all. If you take this the wrong way then maybe you need to.reread this and start over again.
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Oh, also, I explain in detail why and what my reasoning is. Don't start flaming buddy
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I agree 100%.
There are a lot of new people moving into android with this phone, and a lot of progress has been made through development inthe few weeks it has been out.
People really need to slow down, and read before jumping. I think that was proven this morning...good one Jcase
I've had a rooted phone for over a year now, been through roms like mad, but still get nervous and re-read every post before I put something on my phone and understand exactly what it's doing.
Take your time people, read, re-read, ask questions, then flash, your phones not going anywhere unless you do something dumb and end up with a brick....which would more than likely be your fault if it happens.
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I agree 100%.
There are a lot of new people moving into android with this phone, and a lot of progress has been made through development inthe few weeks it has been out.
People really need to slow down, and read before jumping. I think that was proven this morning...good one Jcase
I've had a rooted phone for over a year now, been through roms like mad, but still get nervous and re-read every post before I put something on my phone and understand exactly what it's doing.
Take your time people, read, re-read, ask questions, then flash, your phones not going anywhere unless you do something dumb and end up with a brick....which would more than likely be your fault if it happens.
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Forgot about the questions. They.are more than welcome if it is about rooting. Ask away. We share knowledge. We don't hoard it and say go home. Glad to see some voices in here besides mine.
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Completely agree with protekk. Devs can not help you if they don't know the exact process of rooting went wrong if you use a "1 click" method. Using the process put out by jcase a person can start over or even go back to the prior step. The process jcase put out was a step by step (copy & paste commands) process. I am no better than any of you, but I can read and follow simple instructions, and in doing so have gotten a good understanding of adb. As for getting help, I have never had a problem with getting help, even when I started.
When rooting or flashing, you need to read, read, read, read, until you are comfortable with the instructions. Xda has info to getting everything setup and running. Research before you flash or root.
+1 man. I've only had my Thunderbolt for a few days and ended up deciding to root manually because I wanted to know what was going on, step by step. It's taking a little time to get used to CWM coming from the Eris where I've used Amon Ra's recovery.
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I've noticed a trend of folks really beating up on the dev's. Guys, our dev's do this for free or donations. Some even insist that we donate to the homeless or our favorite charity. You're not paying for support, these guys do what they do out of love and commitment to the community. Please remember this before you log onto IRC or make a new thread. The dev's have gone through a lot of trouble to learn these systems and write scripts for you, usually through reverse engineering and a lot of time. Respect their time by searching first.
Additionally, if you need help - please and thank you goes a long way. So do logcats and output from the screens that you're currently working with
Now, back to your regularly scheduled discussion.
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All I'm saying is I remember a lot of people complaining about jcase, not wanting a 1 click root released . He wanted people to know what was being done and how to do it. And people complained saying he had no right. I believe this is why he didn't want it released to soon. Damn I hate mind readers. Lol
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"ProTekk is 1000% right on this."
"+1"
If someone doesn't want to put in the time to understand what is going on and the processes taken to make it happen they shouldn't even bother rooting.
This is my first android phone ever. I have successfully rooted it on both a mac and pc. I followed the instructions and learned how to use adb (nothing fancy of course). If I can learn others can too.
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Thats a good point OP.
The method posted by JCASE is so simple that anyone should be able to do it.
1) Install drivers for your phone
2)copy files to your ADB directory and to your phone SD card
3)Open a command prompt
4)Copy and paste a bunch of ADB commands
5)Put the other PG05IMG.BIN on your phone
6)Copy and paste some more adb commands
7)Download a few market apps
8)Success
I mean where is that difficult? Its basically spoon fed. If you don't have the ability to copy files to your phones SD card, copy and paste commands into a DOS prompt, follow clear instructions, and install driver software for your phone, then you probably shouldn't bother doing anything. I don't even consider myself an ADB pro, I learned how to use some of it with my MOTO Droid and I still don't know what a bunch of the commands are. I know how to push files to my phone, how to pull files from my phone, and some other misc commands.
I agree. I was frustrated sure. Took me another 7 tries and a few different methods. But in the end I was the one responsible. I could have chose to give up , but because I didn't want to be left behind I kept learning and trying. I finally got it last night. It even feels better knowing how much trial and error I had to try. Makes me appreciate it more.
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Thats a good point OP.
The method posted by JCASE is so simple that anyone should be able to do it.
1) Install drivers for your phone
2)copy files to your ADB directory and to your phone SD card
3)Open a command prompt
4)Copy and paste a bunch of ADB commands
5)Put the other PG05IMG.BIN on your phone
6)Copy and paste some more adb commands
7)Download a few market apps
8)Success
I mean where is that difficult? Its basically spoon fed. If you don't have the ability to copy files to your phones SD card, copy and paste commands into a DOS prompt, follow clear instructions, and install driver software for your phone, then you probably shouldn't bother doing anything. I don't even consider myself an ADB pro, I learned how to use some of it with my MOTO Droid and I still don't know what a bunch of the commands are. I know how to push files to my phone, how to pull files from my phone, and some other misc commands.
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I'm considering moving to Android, possibly the Thunderbolt. I'm experienced with flashing custom ROMs to WinMo 6.X phones, but that's not a root process (at least not on any phones I've owned), it's a simple process of connecting the device tp a PC via USB, launching a program on the PC, clicking a few buttons and restarting the phone. Done.
Coming from that simplcity, the rooting process looks kinda daunting, but not impossible. I've been reading as much as I can in different forums, but without having the phone in front of me and trying it out, I'm not understanding the process.
For instance, "Open a command prompt." Is this on a connected PC, or directly on the phone? If on the phone, how do I get to a command prompt on it?
I guess I'd like to ask the knowledgeable folks here for a website they'd recommend for an absolute beginner to bone up before attempting his first root? Or multiple sites, where I can not only read how it's done, but what is actually happening at each step. I know my way around Windows pretty well (up to XP anyway), but have no idea when it comes to Linux.
As to folks who dork up their phones while trying to root/modify - the devs are offering their knowledge, free of charge. You aren't being forced to root, it's your choice and ultimately your responsibility. I've seen the occasional Sp.Ed. flip out because his phone bricked while flashing a WinMo custom ROM that someone spent many hours working on and tweaking. Not often, I'm glad to say - most folks are grateful for the effort.
This was my first android phone, and initially I was too scared to do the manual method. But, I manned up and decided to do it, and to be honest, it was simple. After that, I tried reading all the threads and being active in the community. That's the thing with attaining knowledge, you have to be proactive. Read through everything, and often. Don't just ask questions only when it pertains to your problem, because from what I've seen, it's always answered in some thread.
tl,dr:The gist, just be proactive. read read read
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I'm considering moving to Android, possibly the Thunderbolt. I'm experienced with flashing custom ROMs to WinMo 6.X phones, but that's not a root process (at least not on any phones I've owned), it's a simple process of connecting the device tp a PC via USB, launching a program on the PC, clicking a few buttons and restarting the phone. Done.
Coming from that simplcity, the rooting process looks kinda daunting, but not impossible. I've been reading as much as I can in different forums, but without having the phone in front of me and trying it out, I'm not understanding the process.
For instance, "Open a command prompt." Is this on a connected PC, or directly on the phone? If on the phone, how do I get to a command prompt on it?
I guess I'd like to ask the knowledgeable folks here for a website they'd recommend for an absolute beginner to bone up before attempting his first root? Or multiple sites, where I can not only read how it's done, but what is actually happening at each step. I know my way around Windows pretty well (up to XP anyway), but have no idea when it comes to Linux.
As to folks who dork up their phones while trying to root/modify - the devs are offering their knowledge, free of charge. You aren't being forced to root, it's your choice and ultimately your responsibility. I've seen the occasional Sp.Ed. flip out because his phone bricked while flashing a WinMo custom ROM that someone spent many hours working on and tweaking. Not often, I'm glad to say - most folks are grateful for the effort.
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look on you tube they have a real nice walk thru you should watch first
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6EMdPpF6o&annotation_id=annotation_68322&feature=iv
thanx nat3mil
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re-read every post before I put something on my phone and understand exactly what it's doing.
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Ayup. either a long contract or an expensive phone I do not want anything bad to happen to it
with my og droid I would do just about anything to it because that thing was bulletproof and I got buy 1 get 1 free .
my thunder bolt, it's treated with kid gloves
this is not a signature I type it in every time maybe sent from my phone or my computer
I have to agree for the most part...I rooted my bolt with the very first method released and it took me quit a while...had to do allot of reading (adb). I got most of my questions answered by going threw the threads.... reading other peoples problems they posted and then the fixes or answers left by knowledgeable forum members. Yes that takes time but it does help...I will vouch for that...lots of knowledge and answers here just have to put in the time.
I think people should be able to ask questions on here...thats part of why the forums are here, but if you ask and you don't get answer it's more than likely you have ask a question that has been asked before...several before's....Its just to basic of a question which could have several answers (not enough info in the question)....or you ask to many questions which means you have not done your home work.
Read and then read some more....google and google some more.....then ask the question....
+1000
People want to be spoon fed - doing things the right way is too hard for them
Hi,
Google was not friendly this time - but I might have asked the wrong question...
Anyway, I want to root a Cricket Samsung r720 - any leads?
Thanks,
Currently on the same quest, Samsung fascinate usb drivers work for this phone. All methods Ivs tried dont work, z4, gingerbreak, oneclick..... nothing. I cant even get this phone into recovery.
EDIT.... Recovery ( Vol down + back button + power)
i have original firmware for this phone...
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natalic said:
i have original firmware for this phone...
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Can you please elaborate what this means
So now that this device is official (Vitality), any chance to get some "root love"?
Well since metropcs and this phone is the same, most likely the root metro has will root it.
You can find it here. http://androidforums.com/admire-all...e-sch-r720-windows-mac-linux-9-12-2011-a.html
Tried that
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Well since metropcs and this phone is the same, most likely the root metro has will root it.
You can find it here. http://androidforums.com/admire-all...e-sch-r720-windows-mac-linux-9-12-2011-a.html
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Thanks, tried it, didn't work
Rooting Huh?
Well after spending a second day trying to solve my problem I had superuser on my phone well someone elses phone, but something went wrong so I am throwing in the towel before I have to by someone a phone because this is how I got myself into this I tried to help someone get more business turns out the guy is a loser so I am stuck with having to give someone some free technical features, but rooting wont be one of them, I am going to figure some other ways to spice the phone of for them I just really don't have the time nor the patience with all the reading and materials and the drivers that won't run on my system some of this is a headache for people who are not that good with this sort of machinery.
And I have found that there are so many who say there good but when it comes down to it, I have had two bad experiences this is why I was trying to show some people some new ways to have there phones done, but I realize a few things I am not helping people out no more fu*k'em I got my phone done and complete and I am tired of helping others out and just about everyone who I went to meet up with in Philadelphia and this other guy who answers and gets back to you when he's ready this phone thing is a little much, like you guys say if you don't have the experience then leave it alone.
Because I have to return this phone to someone tomorrow but I thought I was bringing in some business for people but I know now some people just want to stay living at home with mother. So good luck watching Jerry all your life. Anyone
who has someone who can refer me to a real flasher or tech person no more people in the state of Pennsylvania all of them have been crooks. Sorry S. Bonner but you are hitting the #2 on the list. But anyway I need to get in touch with someone who will get paid as long as the job is done 100% and I am talking remote flashing nothing more and rooting. Remember if you live in the State of Pennsylvania don't bother me I want people who want to work.
first off, thanx to all who produce, moderate and contribute to this forum. this is my first forum thread of any kind, so I apologize if this is in the wrong place or has been answered. I have been reading a lot here since New Years Day. Heres why.........
I had a few too many drinks New Years eve. Had been reading up on rooting, and custom roms, but was not informed enough to start messing with my phone which was a Samsung s968-c with straittalk and android 4.1.2 Long story short, I rooted with Kingoroot. Did a data backup with Kies, that saved my calls, msging, etc. couldnt get odin 3.09 to recognize. its kinda fuzzy from here, I believe I found something that programmed CM 10.1 through my wireless router to my phone with no usb cable. now I liked the new os cause I could play evil apples. I believe I tried backing up with whatever I ran. I don't know.
What I did wake up to was a phone with android KitKat,which is what I wanted. And a file on my desktop that says "stock recovery". It is a 10 meg file with no extension. it is some kind of compressed file, when I try to open in express zip it says there is data after payload data and the file doesn't open. At this point I just want my phone to go back. I did some reading and side loaded cm-12.1-20151117-SNAPSHOT-YOG7DAO1K7-d2vzw with adb. Got cellular,text, but no internet. the home screen reads Verizon wireless-no sim card!. I have read every thread on apn settings, but they wont stick. No big deal, I have transferred my number back to my old phone.
I don't want to give up on my galaxy, so I guess if anybody can help me figure out what program flashed my phone and left the stock recovery file with no extension. my galaxy works great on wifi so I can play evil apples with my kids.
God bless all who read and/or reply to this. any direction will help and I'm not afraid to read. prolly got 40 hrs. reading since New Years. Even got some command promt schooling with fastboot/adb. I'm just a dumb redneck that wants my phone to do what I want it to. NOT what Wal-Mart wants.
Thanks yall..... and CHEERS!!!!
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first off, thanx to all who produce, moderate and contribute to this forum. this is my first forum thread of any kind, so I apologize if this is in the wrong place or has been answered. I have been reading a lot here since New Years Day. Heres why.........
I had a few too many drinks New Years eve. Had been reading up on rooting, and custom roms, but was not informed enough to start messing with my phone which was a Samsung s968-c with straittalk and android 4.1.2 Long story short, I rooted with Kingoroot. Did a data backup with Kies, that saved my calls, msging, etc. couldnt get odin 3.09 to recognize. its kinda fuzzy from here, I believe I found something that programmed CM 10.1 through my wireless router to my phone with no usb cable. now I liked the new os cause I could play evil apples. I believe I tried backing up with whatever I ran. I don't know.
What I did wake up to was a phone with android KitKat,which is what I wanted. And a file on my desktop that says "stock recovery". It is a 10 meg file with no extension. it is some kind of compressed file, when I try to open in express zip it says there is data after payload data and the file doesn't open. At this point I just want my phone to go back. I did some reading and side loaded cm-12.1-20151117-SNAPSHOT-YOG7DAO1K7-d2vzw with adb. Got cellular,text, but no internet. the home screen reads Verizon wireless-no sim card!. I have read every thread on apn settings, but they wont stick. No big deal, I have transferred my number back to my old phone.
I don't want to give up on my galaxy, so I guess if anybody can help me figure out what program flashed my phone and left the stock recovery file with no extension. my galaxy works great on wifi so I can play evil apples with my kids.
God bless all who read and/or reply to this. any direction will help and I'm not afraid to read. prolly got 40 hrs. reading since New Years. Even got some command promt schooling with fastboot/adb. I'm just a dumb redneck that wants my phone to do what I want it to. NOT what Wal-Mart wants.
Thanks yall..... and CHEERS!!!!
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I have found a lot of software but I receive warnings when i tried to download them, names of software in chinese, removed fils etc so I am a bit doubtful and afraid of downloading something that will harm my computer or cell phone. Please advice me what to do!
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I have found a lot of software but I receive warnings when i tried to download them, names of software in chinese, removed fils etc so I am a bit doubtful and afraid of downloading something that will harm my computer or cell phone. Please advice me what to do!
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Thanks for your prompt answer. I actually did not expect to receive any answer at all! I have a Samsung GT-S3501 and somehow I have now managed to root it. I am new to this forum and I have never tried to manipulate any celh pone before. I have a background as a programmer though so I wanted to see if there is any possibility to unlock my old cell phone. It is a simple, cheap model so paying for it is not an option. The question is whether it is worth keeping at all. I used the UnlockClient to unlock it but the processing stopped after telling me that the root access worked. I have not understood whether I need to pay anything in order to make it finish but I guess this is out of your area though. (unlockclient.co/) Please for your help anyway. I have also used, the one by you described, ADB shell technique and I get access but the BML5 file is not found, maybe because my model is so simple since it doesn´t even have an SD-card. I was surprised myself since i thought it had. An older similar telehone I have do have one. I wonder if there is a way to display the telephons directory after having got SU access. Do you know this? Then I might see if there is a BML5 or not and which path it has. I am new to this so you might think I am stupid a puts strange questions but I am curious and persistant and I want to learn something, especially now when I have already spent too much time when my first intntion only was to save some money. But then it caught my interest and i did not want to give up. :silly: :fingers-crossed: