As the title says, I am having a lot of trouble rooting this phone.
I got this phone as a warranty replacement for my old phone that was rooted following the CM guide.
I tried following the CM guide to root and get s-off but that did not work since it would not let me change the version number. I had to unlock the bootloader through HTC before it would let me run the misc_version file. After I got that working, it wouldn't let me flash old rom. No errors, it would just scan the rom and then not give me the option to flash.
I tried a few of the other guides to try to get s-off but those did not work either. Visionary does not work to get temp root. I did get temp root using fre3vo then tried running gfree to get s-off but that did not work either.
So as of now I am unable to downgrade my rom, so I can't follow the rest of the instructions from CM.
Any ideas?
Data from bootloader:
*** UNLOCKED ***
GLACIER PVT **** S-ON
HBOOT-0.90.0000
MICRIO-0429
RADIO-26.13.04.07_M
eMMC-boot
OS related:
Android 2.3.4
Software number
2.35.531.1 710RD
I did try to flash the 0.89 hboot with the htc tool but that did not work either. It timed out waiting for the phone to reconnect after reboot.
Let me know if other information is needed. I would like to get back to ICS, hard to stay with gingerbread now.
Thanks in advance!
After some more searching, looks like I need to relock my bootloader before I can downgrade. Is this right?
Roman217 said:
After some more searching, looks like I need to relock my bootloader before I can downgrade. Is this right?
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I also just got a replacement phone and had some issues with the Cyanogenmod guide that I've used several times in the past. I downgraded to froyo, installed visionary. Gained temp root then turned s-off by :
adb push gfree /data/local
adb shell
su
cd /data/local
chmod 777 gfree
./gfree --secu_flag off
I was then able to gain perm root by using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
Hope this helps!
Looks like relocking the bootloader did it. Now it's letting me downgrade, so I guess I am one step closer to returning to ICS.
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As a recap:
Original locked bootloader did not let misc_version run.
Unlocked bootloader let fre3vo and misc_version run but did not let me flash the froyo rom.
Relocked bootloader lets fre3vo, misc_version and the the downgrade to froyo run.
And I can just flash my old nandroid backup, correct?
Or do I need to flash the rom first?
Roman217 said:
Looks like relocking the bootloader did it. Now it's letting me downgrade, so I guess I am one step closer to returning to ICS.
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As a recap:
Original locked bootloader did not let misc_version run.
Unlocked bootloader let fre3vo and misc_version run but did not let me flash the froyo rom.
Relocked bootloader lets fre3vo, misc_version and the the downgrade to froyo run.
And I can just flash my old nandroid backup, correct?
Or do I need to flash the rom first?
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You should be able to reflash your nandroid backup. If not, you have a rom to flash correct?
EDIT: Are you fully rooted or are you just downgraded?
Finally got it fully rooted, flashing the nandroid backup now.
Looks like the 0.90 hboot needs to be unlocked then relocked to be able to downgrade.
It has nothing to do with bootloader, and everything to do with temp root that you didn't achieve. If you would succeed - you'd be able to flash misc_version.
Even with temp root and changing the version, the PD15IMG wouldn't flash until I relocked the boot loader.
That, of course, is correct. But I mean - you didn't have to unlock it in first place.
can you post full instruction how to gain root please and what to do, i have the bootloader unlocked i really really need that root
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So recently got a new Sensation problems getting S-Off.
About my Sensation:
Virgin Mobile/Bell - not sure the RUU
Running 2.3.4 Rom Version: 1.45.666.5 (off the top of my head)
HBoot- 1.18.0000
Bootloader: locked
S-ON
Using HTC old drivers as said here: 3.0.0.007
So I initiated the steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
With Revolutionary running in ADMINISTRATOR and entered in the beta key which was accepted.
So we come to this step here:
"Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so..."
And it stops right there. USB Debugging on, fast boot off.
Screwed around a bit more, no luck.
So next I followed these steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21922297&postcount=1
Next up I went over to HTCDev and unlocked the boot loader via their instructions.
And from the instructions on this thread I flashed CWM and proceeded to install this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201697&highlight=real+stock+experience
After flashing the boot image, I got into the rom, and tried going into revolutionary again. Again USB Debugging and fast boot off.
Stuck at ""Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so…" again.
So at this point I realize that I need to RE-Lock the boot loader. So i try that.
No luck I get the security warning and get the *almost* brick form.
I can unlock the boot loader and load up the phone no problem but at this point I want to get S-OFF and get onto an ICS rom.
But problem is apparently revolutionary needs to have a LOCKED bootloader for it to work, correct?
So how would I go about re-locking the bootloader without being stuck with the security warning?
At this point I'm at a lost of what to do, I can't get OTA ICS anymore. I would assume I need to get back to stock rom somehow which would undo what I needed to do to get S-Off? Or would I need to get the proper RUU?
I do NOT want to use stock rom - I'm not a fan of sense and I want to join in on the rom flashing goodness.
Note: I have unlocked bootloader on a Moto Atrix, HTC Desire, and have screwed around with a Captivate.
Really bummed that noone has replied yet - despite my clarity on what i'm doing. And i'm still messing around to no avail.
Got through tacoroot.
Inputted
adb push tacoroot.bin /data/local
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tacoroot.bin
adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.bin --setup
Then booted into recovery then rebooted the phone.
From there I inputted
adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.bin --root
Phone reboots again.
Run revolution yadayadayada.
And guess where i'm stuck at again?
That's right
"Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so..."
Or suggest a way I can get back to stock so I can OTA to ICS.
Anyone else have another solution to this?
You were never going to get it yet anyway as it's only going out to the EU unbranded handsets - you have to wait for Bell to push the update
Try re locking it the htcdev way, if I remember it correctly, if you unlocked it the htcdev way there is possibility to re lock it again, then run revolutionary again.
Remember, you might have to run revolutionary a few times, there are people out there who say that they were kept trying the revolutionary method and after a while it worked.
akos.szekacs said:
Try re locking it the htcdev way, if I remember it correctly, if you unlocked it the htcdev way there is possibility to re lock it again, then run revolutionary again.
Remember, you might have to run revolutionary a few times, there are people out there who say that they were kept trying the revolutionary method and after a while it worked.
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Tried tacoroot again, and this time it went through with revolutionary.
So if anyone is having problems and this thread comes up.
Use tacoroot to gain temporary root and run revolutionary. Albeit i did this off a NOT stock rom that i flashed the bootloader.
Successfully running Hypernonsense now
hello XDA,
im planning to run the 1.85 RUU, coming from 2.20 and downgraded hboot to 1.09. i already edited the mmcblk0p23 file to 1.000.00.0 (from grims post in the JET thread). will i be able to simply re-unlock the bootloader after the RUU is done? i have the unlock token saved, so i should be able to grab that token and fastboot flash, then run this root method? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673935
clearly, i havent ran an RUU so i just wanted to full understand the process before i start it. thank you in advance. :good:
Yes, but you don't need to do the root method after unlocking
# su
absolutelygrim said:
Yes, but you don't need to do the root method after unlocking
# su
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reason being because most (if not all) the roms are already rooted? . thought i had to still root before installing any roms
Genetic517 said:
reason being because most (if not all) the roms are already rooted? . thought i had to still root before installing any roms
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after you RUU, you can just use your previous unlock token and unlock the bootloader. no exploits needed. Then you can flash superuser, or a ROM
I currently have an AT&T HTC One XL, and have been looking for a root exploit for such a long time. I finally came upon this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285086
My question is, how do I gain root? I want to do a Nandroid backup before I lose all of my data.
Here is my understanding of the process. I've run the script, which changes my superCID to 11111111, which allows me to unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev, which gives me root. However, in the process of unlocking the bootloader, I lose all of my data.
Am I correct? If not, then how can I perform a Nandroid backup/get root on my phone?
Just FYI, I've never rooted before, so I'm a gigantic noob at all of this
Thanks for all of the help anyone can give!
AndChen said:
I currently have an AT&T HTC One XL, and have been looking for a root exploit for such a long time. I finally came upon this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285086
My question is, how do I gain root? I want to do a Nandroid backup before I lose all of my data.
Here is my understanding of the process. I've run the script, which changes my superCID to 11111111, which allows me to unlock the bootloader through HTC Dev, which gives me root. However, in the process of unlocking the bootloader, I lose all of my data.
Am I correct? If not, then how can I perform a Nandroid backup/get root on my phone?
Just FYI, I've never rooted before, so I'm a gigantic noob at all of this
Thanks for all of the help anyone can give!
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You can't do a nandroid backup because that requires doing a backup in TWRP and you can't without root BUUUUUUTTTT you can do a backup using adb, go Google it.
-Sugardaddy
its super simple with my basic basic knowledge
Arrow44 said:
You can't do a nandroid backup because that requires doing a backup in TWRP and you can't without root BUUUUUUTTTT you can do a backup using adb, go Google it.
-Sugardaddy
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to gain super CID all you have to do is get ADB, adbwinapi.dll, adbwinusbapi.dll and fastboot. You can get all these files from the All in One zip root kit. I recommend flashing TWRP onto your phone and once your able to use the 3.18 exploit by myusernam3. To be able to use ADB all you need to know is some basic commands through command prompt.
Basically
Download the All in One Root Kit
Download the 3.18 exploit
Download TWRP 2.5
Extract all the files into one folder onto C:\
once you confirm you have super CID all 1s you can get your token ID and paste it onto the HTC dev site. Youll get a unlock code.bin
once you unlock your bootloader you can flash your phone with TWRP. To get into TWRP you need to hold volume down plus power. Once your in the bootloader go into recovery. Once your in recovery everything else is cake!
Note: If you took OTA and your on JB 4.1.1 you will not be able to run android open source roms because the touchpanel screen will not work. Meaning if you want to run CM roms they won't work unless you have hboot 1.09 i believe.
You can downgrade the touchscreen firmware for aosp ROMs. There's a sticky in original android dev.
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Hey all,
Thanks for replying. I've got my phone rooted and on MIUI 3.5.3 (which I personally don't think gets enough credit as it looks amazing). I had done the OTA update to 4.1.1 (3.18), and have hboot 1.14, and still have touchscreen capabilities however. Is that abnormal? (Not that I'm bored, but I'm just curious)
3.18 update would give you 2.14 hboot.
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I would like to put my phone back to stock, I currently have Cyanogenmod on there, rooted, unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery. I am wanting to sell my phone so I need to know how to put it back to stock. Any help is appreciated
I am s-on
unlocked bootloader
HBOOT 2.00.0002
4ext recovery
deadphone99 said:
I would like to put my phone back to stock, I currently have Cyanogenmod on there, rooted, unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery. I am wanting to sell my phone so I need to know how to put it back to stock. Any help is appreciated
I am s-on
unlocked bootloader
HBOOT 2.00.0002
4ext recovery
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Basically, just follow a 2.00.002 to 0.98.00000 downgrade guide involving using htcdev, such as this one, starting from the step where you push misc_version onto the device (you're already rooted and unlocked).
Obviously, if you don't want to S-OFF, you don't have to run Revolutionary.
You will need to use a RUU, you will need to re-lock your bootloader immediately before the RUU step. If you're not sure about how to choose a RUU, please see the relevant section of my guide in my signature.
If you want to sell the device as a 2.00.002 (you meanie! xD) then you can apply a newer RUU than for 0.98.0000, just don't put on ICS D:
paulie-uk said:
Basically, just follow a 2.00.002 to 0.98.00000 downgrade guide involving using htcdev, such as this one, starting from the step where you push misc_version onto the device (you're already rooted and unlocked).
Obviously, if you don't want to S-OFF, you don't have to run Revolutionary.
You will need to use a RUU, you will need to re-lock your bootloader immediately before the RUU step. If you're not sure about how to choose a RUU, please see the relevant section of my guide in my signature.
If you want to sell the device as a 2.00.002 (you meanie! xD) then you can apply a newer RUU than for 0.98.0000, just don't put on ICS D:
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I get permission denied when trying to change the misc_version number, any ideas?
EDIT: I just sorted it
deadphone99 said:
I get permission denied when trying to change the misc_version number, any ideas?
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You need to run misc_version as root, use su to gain root in your terminal for when you issue the command. You may need to interact with a permission request on the phone screen.
If you have an old adb on your computer and your rom is android 4.x, you might need to get a newer adb for it to work properly (some security stuff was changed).
Current Situation(summary):
rooted
unlocked
S-on
HBOOT 1.14.0002
RADIO 0.19as.32.09.11_2
CID-11111111
Lastest TWRP installed 2.7.1.0
After attempting and failing s-off with Facepalm and Rumrunner as well as trying to get newer roms installed over the 4.2.2 rom
I had the S-on way.... had to do a factory reset because I could only get to the bootloader.
Now I have no ROM installed and can only get to bootloader and recovery. Device does show up under adb sideload and fastboot in the respective modes. cannot mount as a filesystem in TWRP for some reason
Not sure where to proceed from here to acheive s-off and get up to 4.4 aosp roms.
Do I need to update the firmware for any reason? Is there an old exploitable rom and Kernal that I can install that has good success with s-off? I'm just lost and frustrated so I'm asking for help.
bathnapkin said:
Current Situation(summary):
rooted
unlocked
S-on
HBOOT 1.14.0002
RADIO 0.19as.32.09.11_2
Unsure if superCID or not
Lastest TWRP installed 2.7.1.0
After attempting and failing s-off with Facepalm and Rumrunner as well as trying to get newer roms installed over the 4.2.2 rom
I had the S-on way.... had to do a factory reset because I could only get to the bootloader.
Now I have no ROM installed and can only get to bootloader and recovery. Device does show up under adb sideload and fastboot in the respective modes. cannot mount as a filesystem in TWRP for some reason
Not sure where to proceed from here to acheive s-off and get up to 4.4 aosp roms.
Do I need to update the firmware for any reason? Is there an old exploitable rom and Kernal that I can install that has good success with s-off? I'm just lost and frustrated so I'm asking for help.
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I was in a similar situation a few days ago. In my case i couldn't boot into Android or recovery mode and the device was stuck in a reboot loop. I run RUU to reset everything to original factory settings. You have to relock your bootloader before you run RUU. It'll reset your root etc and you'll have to start from scratch. This link has the details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037
If you're on Mac or Linux use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668156
Good luck.
Inn0vative1 said:
I was in a similar situation a few days ago. In my case i couldn't boot into Android or recovery mode and the device was stuck in a reboot loop. I run RUU to reset everything to original factory settings. You have to relock your bootloader before you run RUU. It'll reset your root etc and you'll have to start from scratch. This link has the details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037
If you're on Mac or Linux use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668156
Good luck.
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Thanks! this Is what I was hoping would help me. Unfortunately I've discovered I do have super CID "11111111"
currently trying to find a fastboot only script that can S-off me which i'm not sure even exists. Or just a way to revert the cid to whatever the AT&T one is
Inn0vative1 said:
I was in a similar situation a few days ago. In my case i couldn't boot into Android or recovery mode and the device was stuck in a reboot loop. I run RUU to reset everything to original factory settings. You have to relock your bootloader before you run RUU. It'll reset your root etc and you'll have to start from scratch. This link has the details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037
If you're on Mac or Linux use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668156
Good luck.
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bathnapkin said:
Thanks! this Is what I was hoping would help me. Unfortunately I've discovered I do have super CID "11111111"
currently trying to find a fastboot only script that can S-off me which i'm not sure even exists. Or just a way to revert the cid to whatever the AT&T one is
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There's no need to run an RUU at this stage. Just downgrade to TWRP 2.6 and you'll be able to use the 'mount usb storage' feature again to copy a ROM zip across. Use the Kickdroid ROM and try Rumrunner s-off again.
The last thing you wanna do is change your CID back, then you'll be totally screwed. Just do what I said above and you should be fine.
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timmaaa said:
There's no need to run an RUU at this stage. Just downgrade to TWRP 2.6 and you'll be able to use the 'mount usb storage' feature again to copy a ROM zip across. Use the Kickdroid ROM and try Rumrunner s-off again.
The last thing you wanna do is change your CID back, then you'll be totally screwed. Just do what I said above and you should be fine.
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I managed to relock, run the 2.2 RUU, re-unlock and root again to get an unbricked stock phone. Facepalm didn't work so I'll give kickdroid and rumrunner a go.
EDIT: Kickdroid seems to require a firmware higher than the one I have to work which requires s-off for me to get without bricking. know of any older roms that are unsecure and rumrunner will work on?
Just got frustrated and did the RUU again. but this time I managed to get s-off! don't know what I did different this time but thanks to both of you!
bathnapkin said:
I managed to relock, run the 2.2 RUU, re-unlock and root again to get an unbricked stock phone. Facepalm didn't work so I'll give kickdroid and rumrunner a go.
EDIT: Kickdroid seems to require a firmware higher than the one I have to work which requires s-off for me to get without bricking. know of any older roms that are unsecure and rumrunner will work on?
Just got frustrated and did the RUU again. but this time I managed to get s-off! don't know what I did different this time but thanks to both of you!
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Kickdroid only needs the newer firmware to stop signal loss problems and random reboots. You could have used it to get s-off. But you got it in the end!
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