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Update: I'd recommend using the full update found here instead - it's less likely to fail than this one based on the patch update.
I've managed to build a working RC30 update that retains root via adb shell. Much of the credit goes to the people in this thread. All I did was build an updated boot.img with ro.secure set to 0, and reinsert it into the RC30 update.
Installing it will require the modded RC29 recovery image found in that thread.
A warning: if you've modified any files that are patched in the RC30 update, bad things will happen. Also, I had to disable the version check, so if you attempt to apply the update to anything but RC29, bad things will happen. I'm not responsible if your phone is bricked, bursts into flames, or even starts walking around on it's own and attacks you.
Modified RC30 update
did you have any trouble installing it? I will give it a try later today.
1 question, so theres no root on the phone Only by adb?
Edit:2 questions have you try to put busybox on?
It worked fine for me. Just follow the manual firmware update procedure, and it should work, as long as you're already running the modified RC29.
humble said:
1 question, so theres no root on the phone Only by adb?
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Yeah, it closes the root console bug. However, once you have root via adb, you can do pretty much anything you want, including create a new suid root shell.
yes thats all i need to know disregard my edit
it dose not work I'm stuck! i got some sort of error
It won't let me mount the SD card... gonna ask in the other thread
What was the error exactly? Did it come at the recovery screen when you first tried to update, or later? Is your phone still working?
rale00 said:
What was the error exactly? Did it come at the recovery screen when you first tried to update, or later? Is your phone still working?
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Thanks for asking the error was 105, yes later, and yes
and this is what i did
THANK GOD!! for JesusFreke Restore Original RC29 Boot Image.zip. if what happened to me happens to anyone just rename that file up above to update and your golden.
Note: i used it and now i have
kila-user 1.0 TC4-RC30 116143
ota-rel-keys,release-keys
i dont understand... and i sill have root on my phone and busybox, and telnetd exploit still works
maybe i should try it again?
It sounds like the update partially completed for you, since it claims to be RC30, but it failed either sometime before or during the flash of the updated boot.img. boot.img has the fix for the telnetd exploit, which is why it's still working for you after restoring the RC29 version.
If you try to run the RC30 update again, it will probably fail, since some or all of your other files are already updated.
The bad news is, you probably won't be able to install any future updates with the state you're in now. What you probably want to do now is try to figure out how far along in the update script it failed.
If you can download the following files off your phone, and post them somewhere, I'll compare them to the versions in a completely updated RC30 and should be able to get a better idea of where you are.
/system/framework/android.awt.jar
/system/app/GoogleSearch.apk
/system/app/Bugreport.apk
What good thing i made a backup of my flash i am going to see if i can restore it using this methodhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442831
but witch partitions should i flash? and is it a good idea
rale00 said:
/system/framework/android.awt.jar
/system/app/GoogleSearch.apk
/system/app/Bugreport.apk
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how do i get them to the sdcard? i will post them
I can get root through adb shell after this, which is fantastic!
So I try this from adb shell:
cd /system/bin
echo sh > su
chmod 4755 su
But when I run su from the phone's terminal, I don't get a root shell. (reboot gives me a reboot: Operation not permitted.
Any ideas?
humble said:
What good thing i made a backup of my flash i am going to see if i can restore it using this methodhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442831
but witch partitions should i flash? and is it a good idea
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Oh, that's good news. If you have a backup of mtd3 / "system", then you should be able to just restore that and be in good shape.
rale00 said:
Oh, that's good news. If you have a backup of mtd3 / "system", then you should be able to just restore that and be in good shape.
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thanks, but i wanna help out with those files. and do you know the exact commands to copy(i know cp and"???? ") and to restore mtd3
SORRY........
to restore is this right....
cat /dev/zero >> /dev/mtd/mtd3
flash_system /sdcard/mtd3.img
To copy them to sd card:
cat /system/framework/android.awt.jar > /sdcard/android.awt.jar
cat /system/app/GoogleSearch.apk > /sdcard/GoogleSearch.apk
cat /system/app/Bugreport.apk > /sdcard/Bugreport.apk
I haven't tried this, so I don't know if it works, but to restore system, if you backed it up using the directions in the other thread, should just be:
flash_image system /sdcard/mtd3.img
I wouldn't recommend cat /dev/zero to it first, because flash_image is actually on the system partition.
rale00 said:
To copy them to sd card:
cat /system/framework/android.awt.jar > /sdcard/android.awt.jar
cat /system/app/GoogleSearch.apk > /sdcard/GoogleSearch.apk
cat /system/app/Bugreport.apk > /sdcard/Bugreport.apk
I haven't tried this, so I don't know if it works, but to restore system, if you backed it up using the directions in the other thread, should just be:
flash_image system /sdcard/mtd3.img
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Thanks rale00, when im finish if it works i'l post
Here are the directions and files used to fix this problem (do not type any of the "quotation marks"):
1. Download the .zip file from here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YUYEMJNM
and put it on the root of your sdcard. (Do not unzip the file). Then rename it to PD15IMG.zip .
2. Download the miscnew file to your computer (uploaded as attachment to this post). Unzip it and place the miscnew.img file that was in the zip onto the root of your sdcard. You can delete the .zip file after you do this.
3. Boot your phone up like normal and connect your phone to your computer.
4. Make sure your sdcard is NOT mounted (but make sure those 2 files were copied to your sdcard).
5. Go into adb and type "adb shell"
6. Then type, "su"
7. Then type, "dd if=/sdcard/miscnew.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17"
8. Once this is done after about 5 seconds, turn your phone off and unplug from the computer.
9. Once the phone is off, hold down the volume-down key and the power button until you arrive at the bootloader. Once there, the phone should automatically start checking that .zip file you downloaded to the root of your sdcard. After its done checking, it will ask you if you want to continue, and just follow the prompt to say "yes" and YOU'RE DONE!
This guide was made by travisjames and was just put into my own words. His guide was a derivative of Apache14's OTA and Radio downgrade guide for the T-Mobile G2.
Also, thanks to Clarknick27 for tipping me off on how to get back into my phone after it was unbootable.
***Please click "thanks" if this helped you!
Ignore/Wrong thread...
two questions-
if i used gfree, do i need to undo gfree 1st? (you make no mention of rooting techniques, and if this undoes all those or not)
second, my phone, about a month ago, lost data connectivity on the usb port-- in other words, it charges fine, but i can not get any computer to pick it up any more to transfer files are use adb, which is a royal pain. -- can i use terminal emulator to accomplish your commands, or am I SOL ?
thanks
Yes, you need to undo Gfree.
Yes, you can run the commands from Terminal Emulator.
Added to Wiki.
thanks jack,
would the syntax be exactly the same as above via term em?
Yes, just skip the "adb shell" command.
Is this to undo 2.3.4 GB update and take it back to 2.2.1?
How do I undo gfree? And if I just run the pg15img will I keep root? I need a way to return to stock but rooted.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using XDA App
andrewp3481 said:
How do I undo gfree? And if I just run the pg15img will I keep root? I need a way to return to stock but rooted.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using XDA App
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First question, Here is the thread you need to undo gfree (get s-on) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996 (about half way down OP)
Second question, no you will not keep root
witch stock rom do you want rooted, stock 2.3.4 can not be rooted right now
So... to summarize, this would be to revert back to Android 2.3.4, sense 3.5 STOCK, without root, eng. hboot, or s=off.
In other words, if you purchased a MT4G now, or received a replacement MT4G with 2.3.4.... Following these steps will give you this new gingerbread stock state (approximately).
Please confirm. Thanks!
can i use this steps with terminal emulator on my phone instead of adb?
unciviilized said:
can i use this steps with terminal emulator on my phone instead of adb?
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Yes...check the 3rd and 4th post of this thread....
Just curious, so if I flash this ROM in recovery, will I lose root, s-off, etc.?
What I'm trying to do is flash the phone to the MT4G stock rom (which I assume this is), use gfree to sim unlock it, then revert back to my nandroid backup, so I wanna make sure this will not interfere with my root access before I proceed to flashing it. Thanks in advance to whoever answers me~!
ronin178 said:
Yes...check the 3rd and 4th post of this thread....
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ok so when im on emulator i do "s" and it says permission denied,
then i got to command prompt and it says adb shell is not recognized as and internal or external command. Any suggestions?
unciviilized said:
ok so when im on emulator i do "s" and it says permission denied,
then i got to command prompt and it says adb shell is not recognized as and internal or external command. Any suggestions?
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You don't need to type adb shell because you are on terminal emulator.
Just type su to gain superuser access.
Then type dd if=/sdcard/miscnew.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
Make sure you have the file miscnew.img in the root of your sd card.
Absolutely Perfect
I have looked and looked all over both XDA and the Interent in general. I was trying to restore my Glacier (MyTouch 4g) from stock 2.3.4 to stock 2.2. NOTHING worked. It got to the point that I didn't even remember everything that I tried. I followed this guide to the T. PERFECT!!! I am now back to having my phone exactly how I left the Tmo store with it.
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!
Great work in helping people out that don't understand. And making it a less strenious process
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Jack_R1 said:
Yes, you need to undo Gfree.
Yes, you can run the commands from Terminal Emulator.
Added to Wiki.
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Sorry, a complete noob to "gfree". I'm a new convert to GSM as I was with SPrint CDMA for 10 years until a couple weeks ago. I've rooted Samsing phones but never an HTC.
Anyways, I just purchased a MyTouch that had been rooted and loaded with Virtuous ROM. It's for my wife and she wants it back to stock. I tried all your directions exactly but still will not work. I'm assuming it's this "gfree" issue. I followed the link to the other thread but it's not clear on exactly what I need to do in my situation.
When I run the bootloader, it says bad or no such image... I have confirmed I have PD15IMG.zip and miscnew.img in the sdcard root directory.
Can someone please show me in simplified terms. Thanks!
socal88 said:
Sorry, a complete noob to "gfree". I'm a new convert to GSM as I was with SPrint CDMA for 10 years until a couple weeks ago. I've rooted Samsing phones but never an HTC.
Anyways, I just purchased a MyTouch that had been rooted and loaded with Virtuous ROM. It's for my wife and she wants it back to stock. I tried all your directions exactly but still will not work. I'm assuming it's this "gfree" issue. I followed the link to the other thread but it's not clear on exactly what I need to do in my situation.
When I run the bootloader, it says bad or no such image... I have confirmed I have PD15IMG.zip and miscnew.img in the sdcard root directory.
Can someone please show me in simplified terms. Thanks!
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If you are new to this rooting stuffs, i suggest don't go with methods, that have potential to brick your phone.
Just do this simple method, Follow the link in my signature, you will see a Rooted version of the stock 2.3.4 rom.
Just flash the Rom through your recovery.........no big deal.......easy way to get the stock feel.....
Follow the instructions carefully.........Happy Flashing........
Thanks for the great help. One more question -- How do I turn "quick boot" off?
So I accidentally bricked the new Samsung Stellar and my backups got wiped during the process.
Can anyone find the stock firmware/kernel for the Samsung Stellar?
Much appreciated.
sovereign73811 said:
So I accidentally bricked the new Samsung Stellar and my backups got wiped during the process.
Can anyone find the stock firmware/kernel for the Samsung Stellar?
Much appreciated.
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mines isnt bricked but im looking for the same thing. Deleted some stuff I shouldnt have and no getting system ui force close. Let me know if you have an luck. Ill do the same
Do you still have the stock recovery? I may be able to get into my old OS if you can get the stock recovery pulled off.
Unfortunately I'm not sure how you will extract the recovery ROM off of your phone...I'll keep looking around.
mcarrion78 said:
mines isnt bricked but im looking for the same thing. Deleted some stuff I shouldnt have and no getting system ui force close. Let me know if you have an luck. Ill do the same
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I'm curious, have you reinstalled the pesky stock apps to see if the OS crashes would stop? There may be something to that.
Also I possibly can help you get an image but I need a recovery image. If you're still rooted, download this:
http://android.podtwo.com/romdump/
Download Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store and then follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771347
If I can get back into my phone by restoring the stock recovery, I may be able to get you an image that works.
Uh...OK...feel free to; it keeps the topic up fresh on the first page! lol.
Anyways I managed to theorize that a recovery is all I need....dang, looks like that's both of us now eh?
Im still rooted. im trying to figure out how to pull the recovery myself to possibly help in building CWM for the phone. I know removing some stock apps is what caysed my force close i just dont know all of the ones i deleted. I didn't think to back any of them up
I've got something up there that should help you pull out the stock recovery as well.
Romdump should work and should not brick anything so please give it a try.
sovereign73811 said:
Also I possibly can help you get an image but I need a recovery image. If you're still rooted, download this:
http://android.podtwo.com/romdump/
Download Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store and then follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771347
If I can get back into my phone by restoring the stock recovery, I may be able to get you an image that works.
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used romdump and this is what i get. it leaves me a text file thats 2.46 know that cant be it
c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ # /data/local/romdump
/data/local/romdump
Android ROM dumper v0.82b
(c)2011 Sebastian404
Device : IMM76D.I200VRALG4
Creating required files... cat: can't open '/proc/mtd': No such file or directory
Opening mtd table... Segmentation fault
139|[email protected]:/ #
mcarrion78 said:
used romdump and this is what i get. it leaves me a text file thats 2.46 know that cant be it
c:\SDK\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ # /data/local/romdump
/data/local/romdump
Android ROM dumper v0.82b
(c)2011 Sebastian404
Device : IMM76D.I200VRALG4
Creating required files... cat: can't open '/proc/mtd': No such file or directory
Opening mtd table... Segmentation fault
139|[email protected]:/ #
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That's complicated. It looks like you use ADB from your PC. I'm curious, is your phone stable enough to run the Romdump from the phone itself? You will need terminal emulator to do this.
There is also a method that just works for recovery and boot partitions (the ones I and a few others need). Take a look here and scroll down to the heading that says "Alternative Method If The Above Does Not Work:".
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
i get the same thing using terminal on my phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
Have you looked at this link? It even has an alternate way to use romdump.
I don't know if this has anything to do with what we need for a stock ROM but here's something interesting:
http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/551775-well-lets-get-ball-rolling-11.html
Again to any of you who have a rooted Samsung Stellar, please help us with a Stock ROM image!
heres the verizon stuff you were looking for
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/chkru9gi16k9ar8/G-DHp6SgnD
Thanks, although we already have that and we got a phone fixed for it...too bad not mine.
Hey did you get the message? Here I'll post it again:
OK people: here's a tip I've received from an XDA developer expert:
Quote:
a quick and dirty explanation (need root)
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/sdcard/output.img
this will save the partition mmcblk0p1 to output.img
now, to determine what partitions are
on my device its:
Code:
ls -l /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/
but you're scheme and directory structure there might be a little different, so adjust accordingly
Longer Version:
http://www.darkyrom.com/index.php?th...with-adb.8059/
yeah i got that message and i got the output.img just havent uploaded it
What were you able to extract by chance?
If you could find a recovery partition, that would be great.
even in recovery its actually loaded to RAM and not mounted (this allows you to flash to it while in recovery)
do:
Code:
ls -l /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name
(its msm_sdcc.1 on my device, yours may be different but it should be similar)
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Another tip to extract and backup the stock recovery.
stock rom
hey so im reading the threads and i wanted to know some kind of update. Did people test out the stock rom yet? Any good news?
Yes, thankfully we've got them working (thanks invisiblek!) and I'll make a further update in a few hours.
Where is the thread for this at?
Has this been dropped all together? I was looking for some stock and/or stock-rooted roms for this thing. Any hope out there?
Hello.
I know that it's very difficult to help other person is such complicated problems but I beg you for help, because I really need it.
So..
I rooted my HTC Sensation this way:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-sensation-on-hboot-version-1-27-0000/
I unlocked my device aswell.
And now I want to delete sim card restrictions and I simply can't!
My phone is S-ON.
The thing is - I was following this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Method 1
When I'm entering "SU" command in Terminal Emulator I have error : /system /bin/SH Su not found.
(I installed SU! I have even root acces, what the?)
Method 2
I'm in Bootloader menu and after 2 seconds I have info that security bla bla bla and I can only reboot my device.
Help me, I have been doing this for 5 hours.
P.S
HBOOT 1.27.0000
Furionpl said:
Hello.
I know that it's very difficult to help other person is such complicated problems but I beg you for help, because I really need it.
So..
I rooted my HTC Sensation this way:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-sensation-on-hboot-version-1-27-0000/
I unlocked my device aswell.
And now I want to delete sim card restrictions and I simply can't!
My phone is S-ON.
The thing is - I was following this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Method 1
When I'm entering "SU" command in Terminal Emulator I have error : /system /bin/SH Su not found.
(I installed SU! I have even root acces, what the?)
Method 2
I'm in Bootloader menu and after 2 seconds I have info that security bla bla bla and I can only reboot my device.
Help me, I have been doing this for 5 hours.
P.S
HBOOT 1.27.0000
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Hi,
If your are hboot 1.27,you have to follow THIS
malybru said:
Hi,
If your are hboot 1.27,you have to follow THIS
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Thank you sir I owe you.
But I can't do this, it has to be S-OFF.
Furionpl said:
Thank you sir I owe you.
But I can't do this, it has to be S-OFF.
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Hi,
S-off is HERE and HERE
Furionpl said:
Thank you sir I owe you.
But I can't do this, it has to be S-OFF.
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if you really want to do it then to S-OFF see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617
I simply cannot do this S-OFF.
Wire method made me angry, I was trying to do this for 2 hours, mostly 3.
Is there any other way to disable SIM card restrictions?
Without S-OFF.
Furionpl said:
I simply cannot do this S-OFF.
Wire method made me angry, I was trying to do this for 2 hours, mostly 3.
Is there any other way to disable SIM card restrictions?
Without S-OFF.
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Check the sim unlock thread. Some people have been able to find the sim unlock code in the system its self. But if you cannot find it you will have to s-off.
I'm really sorry for bothering you, but about what method are you talking?
Can you link something?
I'm using search engine but I cannot find anything.
Furionpl said:
I'm really sorry for bothering you, but about what method are you talking?
Can you link something?
I'm using search engine but I cannot find anything.
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i assume he is talking about this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
rzr86 said:
i assume he is talking about this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
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Yes, thank you!
As I wrote in the first post I tried this method, but I have strange problem with it.
Method 1
(Using windows commands)
system/bin/sh: SU: Not found.
But my phone is rooted!
I'm sorry for spamming here, but I cannot write in that topic, I'm begging for your help.
And thanks for your support.
Furionpl said:
Yes, thank you!
As I wrote in the first post I tried this method, but I have strange problem with it.
Method 1
(Using windows commands)
system/bin/sh: SU: Not found.
But my phone is rooted!
I'm sorry for spamming here, but I cannot write in that topic, I'm begging for your help.
And thanks for your support.
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maybe your su binary needs update check it
i can't think somethng else.i don't have any experience on this one
rzr86 said:
maybe your su binary needs update check it
i can't think somethng else.i don't have any experience on this one
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I'm really confused right now, because I have latest SU....
Older one is not working with my HBOOT. 1.27.
Furionpl said:
I'm really confused right now, because I have latest SU....
Older one is not working with my HBOOT. 1.27.
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hmm,
go to system/bin/sh
and check if you have that file(sh file)
rzr86 said:
hmm,
go to system/bin/sh
and check if you have that file(sh file)
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I'm new on android, sorry for stupid question.
Where's the file explorer?
Or do you mean files on my SD card? (there is no folder called system on my SD)
Furionpl said:
I'm new on android, sorry for stupid question.
Where's the file explorer?
Or do you mean files on my SD card? (there is no folder called system on my SD)
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no on sdcrad memory
go to internal memory
then system/bin/sh
use any file manager to access to internal storage
rzr86 said:
no on sdcrad memory
go to internal memory
then system/bin/sh
use any file manager to access to internal storage
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Yes - I have this file.
Furionpl said:
Yes - I have this file.
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open su app and see if terminal has root access
rzr86 said:
open su app and see if terminal has root access
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I was trying this already but the only app that has root acces is Superuser...
I don't see any option to add terminal.
Furionpl said:
I was trying this already but the only app that has root acces is Superuser...
I don't see any option to add terminal.
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if terminal is not listed for root access then probably it hasn't root access
try this
clean cache and data of terminal app and then delete it
then install it again
open it and enter su
see how it goes
rzr86 said:
if terminal is not listed for root access then probably it hasn't root access
try this
clean cache and data of terminal app and then delete it
then install it again
open it and enter su
see how it goes
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Thank you, I did it.
But terminal method won't work for me, it shows date instead of unlocking code, I guess it's over for me.
Hello everyone. I need a small BIG favor...someone with a rooted ATT/puertorico LG G4 please run this command
using adb shell terminal
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=1 count=17408 of=/data/media/0/gpt_backup.img
And post the file here. Trying to make to make a file to unbrick completely dead phone.
Thank you
Sunderwear said:
Hello everyone. I need a small BIG favor...someone with a rooted ATT/puertorico LG G4 please run this command
using adb shell terminal
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=1 count=17408 of=/data/media/0/gpt_backup.img
And post the file here. Trying to make to make a file to unbrick completely dead phone.
Thank you
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What partition is MMCBLK0?
mmcblk0 is the internal storage media, the partitions corrospond to the offsets, so mmcblk0p1 0p2 etc, since the phone is in download mode the system isnt mounted fully and you need to calculate the offset to capture the partition with dd.
just an fyi to the op, I was already working on doing this, once im done capturing everything and testing it there will be a guide up
diedemus said:
mmcblk0 is the internal storage media, the partitions corrospond to the offsets, so mmcblk0p1 0p2 etc, since the phone is in download mode the system isnt mounted fully and you need to calculate the offset to capture the partition with dd.
just an fyi to the op, I was already working on doing this, once im done capturing everything and testing it there will be a guide up
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Thanks a lot for your efforts! Hopefully we have a guide to go back to AT&T stock in the event we mess our devices up!
diedemus said:
mmcblk0 is the internal storage media, the partitions corrospond to the offsets, so mmcblk0p1 0p2 etc, since the phone is in download mode the system isnt mounted fully and you need to calculate the offset to capture the partition with dd.
just an fyi to the op, I was already working on doing this, once im done capturing everything and testing it there will be a guide up
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mu3g said:
Thanks a lot for your efforts! Hopefully we have a guide to go back to AT&T stock in the event we mess our devices up!
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This might be a silly question but I would like someone to clarify... Why don't we get everyone to simply back up their system.img before/after rooting using the same method mentioned in the root thread and always keep on the internal storage that way if they soft brick they can just put the device in download move and restore to that? I know if you hard brick your device you have no choice but as long as it boots that should work or was I mislead? I think when you flash the PR firmware then you are committed because all your partitions change right? If I'm wrong I'd really like an explanation just in case I brick my device
Thats correct, once you go to PR the partition table changes. If you have an issue on ATT with a bootloop and have your factory system.img on the internal storage you just drop to download mode and push it with dd
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diedemus said:
Thats correct, once you go to PR the partition table changes. If you have an issue on ATT with a bootloop and have your factory system.img on the internal storage you just drop to download mode and push it with dd
I set up a donate button on the left and am waiting to hear back from mods on what my options are for it.
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If this is the case, for a soft brick, can we just put the phone in download mode and flash the rooted 10g system image from the root thread using dd....would that work to get out of a soft brick?
mu3g said:
If this is the case, for a soft brick, can we just put the phone in download mode and flash the rooted 10g system image from the root thread using dd....would that work to get out of a soft brick?
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yeah, I made a backup before I did anything for this. Should be the first line of defense and really should be one of the steps of rooting just so people know that's an option
Hey guys. Apparently I've done exactly what you talk about I regards to flashing the PR system.img to the internal SD card because after bootlooping, my internal SD card was completely full except for less than 1 GB. Is there a tutorial to fix this and flash the rooted system.img for the 810g?
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Once you are on the pr rom you cant go back to at&t right now. Myself and a couple others are working on a method but I have been extremely busy the past week
Thank you for your hard work! I'll keep checking the thread. I bought a ZenFone 2 in the meantime to hold me over.
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