Hey all im new to posting here so if I have posted in the wrong section I do apologise in advance also im not very technically minded when it comes to Android so if i seem quite newbish please don't hate, I recently upgraded my desire s to ICS using HTC ruu becuase vodaphone UK where taking the absolute mick in rolling out the ICS update so i did it myself but now i want to re root my phone but am unable to find any infomation on how to root a ICS desire s the only info i can come up with is if i am on gingerbread so i see no alternative then downgrading back to GB to root my phone i have a gingerbread vodaphone uk kernal but have no idea how to flash my phone with it so i was wondering if anyone could help me either root my ICS desire s or downgrade my desire s back to GB so then i can root it easily cheers for the help in advance
here, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950413&highlight=downgrade+ics+gb
which lead to this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876188&page=4
reading the index thread is highly recommended before proceeding as to know what is it exactly u are doing at each step.
I agree that ubadito should have read and make sure he understood what he was doing and where he was going before blindly proceeding to flash the ICS RUU. Too many people go headfirst into flashing a RUU or a custom ROM without asking themselves a minimum set of questions and make sure they have the answers before proceeding : Will I loose my data, and how to avoid it if I don't want to ? Will I be able to go back to my previous ROM in case of problems with the new one ? Will I loose my warranty ? What is the best path to follow for me ?
I sometimes think that SimonTS is a bit rude with is answers, but I must agree with him on the substance of is message. If there were less people asking the same basic questions again and again it would be easier for everyone to find the information they are looking for instead of wasting time reading the same questions again and again.
That said, @ubadito you can indeed gain root without having to go back to GB first. Here are the steps to follow :
- HTCdev unlock your bootloader. This is now mandatory for you as your on ICS ; even if you'd want to go back to GB you'd have to unlock your hboot. You had the choice to S-OFF without HTCdev unlock before flashing the ICS RUU but now it's too late and, if your DS is still under warranty, you will loose it.
- flash 4ext recovery by using fastboot ; you can use 4ext Recovery Updater in order to download the recovery image on your DS, but it won't be able to install it. You'll have to copy it on your PC and flash it with fastboot.
- flash SuperSU from 4ext recovery.
You'll then be able to get root access on your DS and modify your build.prop in order to correct the link issue.
All those steps are explained in detail on XDA. All you have to do is read the stickies and make sure you understand before going on.
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I sometimes think that SimonTS is a bit rude with is answers, but I must agree with him on the substance of is message.
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If you've got a problem with me then bring it to me in PM - but don't raise my name in a thread that I deliberately refused to respond to
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You've only been a member here for a month so I really don't think that you are in a position to do something like that - I quite willingly take criticism from some of the people on here (they are well aware who they are) and admit when I am wrong.
I have had enough of trying to point people in the right direction when they refuse to search or read first. I'll leave it for all the recent comers to the forum who haven't got annoyed enough yet with the same repeated questions over and over again, or who actually feel that they look good by getting a "Thanks" on their meter.
I will continue to attempt to help those who have a genuine question which couldn't be answered quickly by searching, but the others can flounder in whatever mess they get themselves into as far as I'm concerned.
When I first joined XDA it was to assist in gaining S-Off and root on my DS - back then the only way to achieve this was with a piece of hardware called an XTC-Clip - and if you didn't follow the instructions perfectly and know/understand EXACTLY what you were doing then you were almost guaranteed to end up with a brick. I didn't go posting stupid questions or asking people to tell me step-for-step what I had to do. I read the stickies, read the threads, found out what the pitfalls were, what I needed to prepare in advance, what might happen, how to get round it - and then after about 3 weeks of solid reading I went ahead and gained S-Off and root with no problems.
There are some really good people on the DS forums still, but the majority have moved on to new devices, as I have. I despair for the future of XDA if the current trend continues - it's not just on the DS forums, but is widespread across the entire site and the Mods don't seem to be willing/able to clamp down and do what should be done to prevent this place destroying itself.
I didn't mean to offend you. My apologies if I did. As I tried to say I agree with you and I really appreciate your contributions. English is not my mother tongue and I may have used inappropriate words.
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Hello guys ! Recently I ordered a brand new unlocked ONE X S720e phone and I think I have a big problem here.
Phone would not just turn on. If I set USB charger I am getting this screen:
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Now if I try to do factory reset or try to go in recover I am getting RED message saying: This build is for developing purposes only, do not distribute outside HTC without HTC's written permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action.
So what exactly I got myself into ? It sure looks some dev model to me, now question is what do I do to make it work normally ?
Here is video of this message.
http://youtu.be/rF_doa4xQuU
That's definitely not brand new. What do you mean by 'unlocked'?. Is it carrier unlocked, or bootloader unlocked? Because what you have is a phone that was bootloader unlocked and then relocked. Not brand new. Used or tampered with in the process of being made. Most probably used. Unless the seller meant to say it was bootloader unlocked, you have a used phone, or at least one that has been tampered with. If your intention was for this phone to be CARRIER unlocked, ie. work all around the world on different cellular networks, you got what you didn't want, you got a BOOTLOADER unlock. If this is the case, I would recommend returning it or asking the seller to explain themselves. Before you take my advice though, wait for other replies for verification, but you should probably return it.
And also, this is the AT&T/Rogers HTC One X thread. You have an international HTC One X. Different part of the forum.
That's definitely a used phone. Someone bought it, unlocked the bootloader, decided they didn't want it for whatever reason, relocked the bootloader and shipped it back. Definitely send it back and get a new one. If you decide on keeping it, just run a RUU and you'll be fine, assuming there are no physical problems with it.
Also, that is the international One X, this forum is for the AT&T, Rogers, And Telstra One XL. Different phone.
Thank you very much, unfortunately I can't send it back and it looks absolutely new never opened or even used. That RUU, if possible can u provide link to app or post i need ?
Once again Thank you very much.
Why can't you send it back? Did you buy it from a legitimate seller?
Here's the thread for all the RUUs for the International One X. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543604
edit: nvm, this is the international model
Even if there isnt anything physically wrong with it, there still might be something you cant see like battery life that sucks or something.
Send it back immediately and show them/explain to them what happened.
HTC can't seriously expect to pull this kind of BS.
Is Endeavor is another name for One X ? And out of over 50 roms I see in that link what do I use ? I am sorry guys this is totally new for me I am Samsung user and rooter. If possible can you please provide name or link of a tool I guess will be similar to ODIN to reflash this HTC with rom stock or not I do not care. Because I just looked and that forum for over 40 pages and I am still clueless on what to do here. My main goal is to get this thing to work.
Thank you.
I do understand that this is for att and stuff but I am sure tools used for all different versions are the same and only roms and rooting files are different ,,,,
Yes, Endeavor is the codename for your phone, just like Evita is the codename for ours. The link in the OP of the thread I provided has a bunch of RUUs (ROM Update Utility) which are like self contained Odins. You run it on your PC and connect your phone and it brings you back to stock. As far as which one you need, I'm not really sure. I would post in that thread and ask. I'd imagine one of the UK ones would be fine, just make sure the radio version is the same as yours (1.1204.90.13).
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Is Endeavor is another name for One X ? And out of over 50 roms I see in that link what do I use ? I am sorry guys this is totally new for me I am Samsung user and rooter. If possible can you please provide name or link of a tool I guess will be similar to ODIN to reflash this HTC with rom stock or not I do not care. Because I just looked and that forum for over 40 pages and I am still clueless on what to do here. My main goal is to get this thing to work.
Thank you.
I do understand that this is for att and stuff but I am sure tools used for all different versions are the same and only roms and rooting files are different ,,,,
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Wrong, they are different the One X as you have is international has a quad core, the One XL is not and runs a dual core. Look for a RUU or stock Rom thread on the other forum. A RUU is similar to Odin.
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I see so that RUU is all I'll need as long I have proper vesion of it ! In that case how do I find out what version I have to post it in proper forum ?
I mean I have a box here and well I see all information , where do I look exactly what RUU will be compatible with my phone ?
I see PArt number is : 99HRL061-00
and SCU is: 4710937375633
and yeah it's quad core 1.5Ghz
Just post in the thread that I linked you to. This forum is for a completely different phone than yours. Here is the right forum for you- http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1533
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Just post in the thread that I linked you to. This forum is for a completely different phone than yours. Here is the right forum for you- http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1533
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Great !
Thank you very much !
My pleasure. Good luck!
First of all, thank you to all the people on these forums that are patient enough to guide noobs like myself to achieve the best from our devices. :good:
I have a HTC Sensation 4G on official version of ICS updated via the OTA update. HBoot Version is 1.27 & S-ON.
I have been reading a lot and I'm finding that I'm overloaded with information that I'm totally confused. I would like to achieve the following and I have no idea in which order it should be carried out.
1) Root, S-OFF, Clockwork, SuperCID (I believe this would be the first step, also I initially thought that to Root was same as getting S-OFF, but after reading it seems they are not. Also not sure of advantages/disadvantages of SuperCID)
2) SIM Unlock phone for all GSM bands
3) update to latest stable version of HTC Sense 4.?
4) Get Beats Audio
5) Install custom Rom (Don't know which one would be best)
6) Any other suggestion to get the most out the HTC Sensation.
There are so many guides that I'm lost on where to start so I would like to take baby steps by doing one thing at a time and making sure that it works before moving to the next step. I have seen 1-click tools/utilities but not sure if that is the best approach. I would be very grateful if someone can please guide me to the most latest (and hopefully easy to follow) guides to my HTC Sensation 4G pimped. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance
jbl0ggs said:
First of all, thank you to all the people on these forums that are patient enough to guide noobs like myself to achieve the best from our devices. :good:
I have a HTC Sensation 4G on official version of ICS updated via the OTA update. HBoot Version is 1.27 & S-ON.
I have been reading a lot and I'm finding that I'm overloaded with information that I'm totally confused. I would like to achieve the following and I have no idea in which order it should be carried out.
1) Root, S-OFF, Clockwork, SuperCID (I believe this would be the first step, also I initially thought that to Root was same as getting S-OFF, but after reading it seems they are not. Also not sure of advantages/disadvantages of SuperCID)
2) SIM Unlock phone for all GSM bands
3) update to latest stable version of HTC Sense 4.?
4) Get Beats Audio
5) Install custom Rom (Don't know which one would be best)
6) Any other suggestion to get the most out the HTC Sensation.
There are so many guides that I'm lost on where to start so I would like to take baby steps by doing one thing at a time and making sure that it works before moving to the next step. I have seen 1-click tools/utilities but not sure if that is the best approach. I would be very grateful if someone can please guide me to the most latest (and hopefully easy to follow) guides to my HTC Sensation 4G pimped. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance
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Wow these are a lot of questions.
1)For the first one read HERE and you'll be good to go. Follow the order it says there
2)SIM unlock HERE
3), 4), 5), 6) Just flash the latest sense 4.1 ViperS HERE
You owe me a beer
Thanks very much elvisypi. Looking at the info on the first link it seems soo complicated, but I try and follow it once I get a chance. The second link is not working for me. Third link looks good.
Here is one on me....
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Thanks very much elvisypi. Looking at the info on the first link it seems soo complicated, but I try and follow it once I get a chance. The second link is not working for me. Third link looks good.
Here is one on me....
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Thanks for the beer.
My bad. HERE is the second link. Don't worry, just be patient and follow the threads strictly and you'll have no probs. I myself found it a bit difficult, but they are all one-time procedures. Then, things will be easier
To make things simpler for you. You should:
1)Unlock bootloader (go to the htcdev website and follow the instructions)
2)Install recovery(when it says to put the phone in fastboot turn the phone off, pull the battery then push the vol down + power button)
3)Root (go to recovery and flash SuperSU)
4)S-Off with Juopunutbear. I found the wire-trick a bit difficult myself, but just keep trying untill you make it
5)Super CID (It's easy)
6)Now you can flash every ROM for the Sensation, with every CID, you have unlocked all the capabilities for your phone. You can flash kernels, radios, RILs, whatever you want
Forgot: First install HTC fastboot driver from HERE.
For years, people have relied on complicated manual methods to brick their devices - including, but not limited to:
Generally not knowing what they are doing
Flashing stuff designed for other devices, especially bootloaders
Following guides written for other devices and writing stuff to random partitions like /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Rebooting to recovery with a non-working recovery
Wiping data from the bootloader or the Settings menu with a non-working recovery
Messing around with nvflash
This tool simplifies the process tremendously - just install and run the app, type "I AGREE" and click the inviting auto-brick button. Done! Your tablet is now an expensive paperweight. Bricking your device has never been easier!
For advanced users, there are even more options to break your device, including powerful exclusive wipe commands that transcend the wiping capabilities of the common recoveries. There is even UltraWipe (TM) which clears every bit from your eMMC - your device has never been this clean!
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Note: For maximum effect, please destroy all copies of your nvflash blobs before using this tool.
Damn i was trying to brick this device since i got it in 2012 and now good brick tool it's finally here....thx _that. :good::laugh:
Yes! Finally a method to get my final setup once and for all in seconds! And I was so damn stupid forcing power off during bootloader flash...
So it's a definitive hard brick? Even nvflash with my blobs won't help? I want to be sure my nightmares will be gone with all my problems. They won't go away if there's still a chance to get tf700 working again
When I will get bored with using my tablet as a pad for my coffee mug there will be only one question to answer - will it blend?
I still prefer to do it the hard way, but great work none the less. :highfive:
I would have posted in the support thread, but there isn't one. :silly:
Why we have to go through all of these troubles...:crying: Just give it a good bubble bath with power on and that is it....:silly::victory:
U SUCK! I TRYED DIS N MY TAB DOSNT WRK NO LONGR!!!!!!!!! I THOHT DIS WS PERFORMANCE BOOSTING THING!!!!!! ILL REPORT U, I ALSO WANT TO SPEAK TO UR MANAGER AND WANT UR INSURANCE # CUZ OF UR HORRIBLE STUF!
PLZ GIVE ETA ON FIX FOR DIS!
Happy April Fools mate! :good:
I only managed to brick one device in my history with android, you have saved me so much time with this tablet!
wnerw said:
So it's a definitive hard brick? Even nvflash with my blobs won't help?
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I wouldn't even know how to brick it so hard that even nvflash doesn't work. According to the AndroidRoot guys, you can wipe your bootloader and still recover with nvflash. I don't want to try if it can recover from UltraWipe.
wnerw said:
will it blend?
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AJM-hackers said:
U SUCK! I TRYED DIS N MY TAB DOSNT WRK NO LONGR!!!!!!!!! I THOHT DIS WS PERFORMANCE BOOSTING THING!!!!!! ILL REPORT U, I ALSO WANT TO SPEAK TO UR MANAGER AND WANT UR INSURANCE # CUZ OF UR HORRIBLE STUF!
PLZ GIVE ETA ON FIX FOR DIS!
Happy April Fools mate! :good:
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Very convincing!
Go on release it!!!!
yeaaaah!!
At least a useful tool to brick this useless tablet!!!
You are my heroe!!!
sbdags said:
Go on release it!!!!
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Fuuuu..! I didn't notice itsn't not an actual thing!
Man, I would soooo buy a donate/pro version of it on Google Play...
A must have for any tool box! This should be stickied!!!
So much easier to use than fastboot - and almost does the same! [emoji33]
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Aah hah. So I did read the title right.. lol. Im going to use this without reading any directions and see if I can permenantly unbrick my tablet. If so, ill be sure to come back and throw a **** fit.
MY DEVICE STILL BOOTS WTF BRO YOUR APP SAID IT WOULD WIPE MY BOOT LOADER YOU SUCK.
jeff425 said:
NOOB here..
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Thanks for the warning, but if you posted a serious question in THIS thread, you outed yourself anyway [emoji12]
Seriously - either find a thread that is similar to your problem or start a new thread in the Q&A section. And we will need a lot more information to be able to help:
What rom/recovery/bootloader are you on?
What happened to "brick" your tablet?
What have you tried to do etc etc
Again: do not answer here! Provide as much and as detailed information as possible in an approbriate thread in the approbriate part of the forum.
We'll find you and help if we can....
WTF
WTF I can't believe it. I just bricked my device.
I'm suing the **** outta yew
I really need a "check for brick" app. I keep trying UltraWipe and it's just not working. What am I doing wrong?
WARNING: FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
As always I am not responsible for any damage you do to your device.
This is for folks to explore at this point and possible develop any root and/or bootloader exploits. Of course if you have an emergency this might be nice to have too.
This should ideally recover your phone back to stock, however, it is unlikely that this will reset any counters, e-fuses, and/or q-fuses that may trip due to tinkering with the phone.
http://invisiblek.org/joder/SGS5/SM-G900V_VZW_1_20140331185350_7qiy1jcm1z.zip
md5: 7d4e172bb8fb678fe0929d6a9f976891
As always thanks to @invisiblek for hosting this file.
Let's get this party started
Any reason you say don't flash odin yet? Any question of the validity of the file, or just cautioning not to do something if you don't need to?
blulite said:
Any reason you say don't flash odin yet? Any question of the validity of the file, or just cautioning not to do something if you don't need to?
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Just a caution at this point. I guess I can remove that, however, I was going to let folks poke around the files first.
Root baby....root!!!
Show them what you got XDA developers!
Next steps for those who are going to try to find a root method:
1. Download tar
2. Find start addresses and offsets
3. Analyze with your favorite analysis program
4. Check for kernel source
5. Check if kernel is patched for all known vulnerabilities
6. Start irc channel for galaxy s5
7. Gather devs with S5 and discuss possible methods of attaining root
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Surge1223 said:
Next steps for those who are going to try to find a root method:
1. Download tar
2. Find start addresses and offsets
3. Analyze with your favorite analysis program
4. Check for kernel source
5. Check if kernel is patched for all known vulnerabilities
6. Start irc channel for galaxy s5
7. Gather devs with S5 and discuss possible methods of attaining root
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Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.
joderme said:
Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.
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Yeah we've run into a similar situation over in the VZW s4 section. We're still fighting to find a bootloader workaround and a root method for the impending kitkat ota. Figured you guys might as well get started lol. I posted how to find start addresses in the op here
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Let's get this party started
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Just what I was thinking!
Very excited to see what turns out. I have no developing background but am desperately in need of root. Moral support being sent your way :good:
Root and Recovery
I have very little experience rooting devices. This I was hoping to make my first. The download booster along with the camera were major selling points but Big Red removed the download booster. I was able to find the download booster through an alternate launcher, but can't change the mobile network type to get it to function.
Hopefully there will be a root so I can use the tethering and use the download booster.
Why in hell was this moved to general ?
It is the very first step in making a rom, rooting, or finding a way to weasel in a boot method.
It is everything to do with development, and nothing to do with general.
noob mods.
open1your1eyes0 said:
Let's get this party started
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Did someone say party?
n2ishun said:
Why in hell was this moved to general ?
It is the very first step in making a rom, rooting, or finding a way to weasel in a boot method.
It is everything to do with development, and nothing to do with general.
noob mods.
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I moved the thread some time ago, as I personally do not believe uploading of stock firmware is development. I personally feel all stock firmware should be maintained in a single thread in general.
This "noob mod" has rooted or unlocked (as in found the vulnerabilities and written the exploit, not just running someone else's exploit) more devices than anyone in this thread, and most people in this community.
Pretty sure I know what the first steps are in researching and developing exploits, probably more so than anyone posting here.
This kind of insult and behavior is one of the reasons people with the ability to develop these exploits are stepping away from doing so publicly. Continuing this kind of behavior, were going to start ending up with fewer and fewer people willing to work on such projects.
Good luck on your endeavor.
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I moved the thread some time ago, as I personally do not believe uploading of stock firmware is development. I personally feel all stock firmware should be maintained in a single thread in general.
This "noob mod" has rooted or unlocked (as in found the vulnerabilities and written the exploit, not just running someone else's exploit) more devices than anyone in this thread, and most people in this community.
Pretty sure I know what the first steps are in researching and developing exploits, probably more so than anyone posting here.
This kind of insult and behavior is one of the reasons people with the ability to develop these exploits are stepping away from doing so publicly. Continuing this kind of behavior, were going to start ending up with fewer and fewer people willing to work on such projects.
Good luck on your endeavor.
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joderme said:
Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.
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Please talk to your Devs again...since the payout (even though I know all won't, but I would still expect 75%) is now almost $9,000 to find root...and I'm sure no one would crap on them for this!
Finally decided i want to root my N5 and maybe install a custom rom, but new to this stuff. I read its not advised to root using the toolkits so looking for the proper way to do it.
Also i read that rooting wipes all data so is there a way to backup all my apps and data before i do this?
Thanks for any help
Hi,
Backup and Restore your applications and their data + your sdcard.
[GUIDE] Nexus 5 - How to Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root.
Some reading but all you need is here...
Hammer_Of_The_Gods said:
Hi,
Backup and Restore your applications and their data + your sdcard.
[GUIDE] Nexus 5 - How to Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root.
Some reading but all you need is here...
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thanks
time to get it done
not going well so far lol, i already had the androidSDK but ive tried the zip file in that thread also
adb devices doesnt show my serial
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DEREKTROTTER said:
not going well so far lol, i already had the androidSDK but ive tried the zip file in that thread also
adb devices doesnt show my serial
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Take a look here: Diagnosing USB Driver and ADB issues in Windows.
Or maybe here lol: [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.3.
this is my problem and cant seem to figure it out
DEREKTROTTER said:
this is my problem and cant seem to figure it out
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Turn off driver signature enforcement
this was a success
thanks for the help
DEREKTROTTER said:
I read its not advised to root using the toolkits so looking for the proper way to do it.
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Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
voidcomp said:
Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
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I've been rooting since the HTC Desire days and I've used the old way and toolkits too. Basically there is no wrong or right way to root. Main thing is especially for someone new to rooting is read up about first before attempting to go ahead and root your device. :good:
voidcomp said:
Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
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because do you how many threads are created by people who use toolkits saying "it didnt work", "my phone is bricked!?!?!?!" or something along those lines?
if you understand the process, its:
1) much easier to explain to you how to fix something
2) if something fails, you know exactly where it is
3) This post
Zepius said:
because do you how many threads are created by people who use toolkits saying "it didnt work", "my phone is bricked!?!?!?!" or something along those lines?
if you understand the process, its:
1) much easier to explain to you how to fix something
2) if something fails, you know exactly where it is
3) This post
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The number of people bricking phones doing it the long way far exceeds the toolkit casualties. The long, traditional way not only increases the chance for screw-ups but turns off many who would otherwise like to try.
Yes, you can do it the easy way while catering to people's laziness. If something does screw up help is available here, at least from those who don't finger point and say told you so and refuse to help.
There is a level of understanding needed to be a rooted user. Toolkits negate that but many of those users end up in trouble as an indirect result.
It's true, it's easier to help an understander. People who don't understand usually read other stuff that's wrong when trying to fix issues and make things even worse. It's just best all round to understand. People who are too lazy to understand or don't want to understand:
1) shouldn't be rooted users
2) shouldn't be on xda. The whole point of this forum is to promote understanding. Share knowledge. Not come here for panic help or quick fixes, so yes - we recommend avoiding Toolkits. We'll try to help but when a response is "what's fastboot", well I'm on the road to losing patience.
There are plenty of "help me urgent" and "simply cool my phone" forums. That is not what this place is about. Fine, be lazy. Use a toolkit but at least bother to understand what you're doing and read the threads with salient information because we haven't all got time to spoon feed
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This thread is way off track....but I just had to post anyway. Lol
XDA is about learning.....it isn't a store, and some come here to "supe up" their phone, yet want to expend as little effort as possible in doing so. They won't search, or read or try to learn anything. They just want quick and easy answers to make their phone more awesome..... And give nothing back to the community in the process.
XDA is a place to gain and share knowledge. Not a store for cool things that are free.
So, much kudos to the opening poster for actuality wanting to learn, instead of taking the quick and easy route. Great to see! ?