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Newcomers please read me, a helpful little guide

While I'm seeing an influx of new comers to the MyTouch4G section, most likely due to newer phones coming out and picking these up cheap.
I'd like to remind you of a couple of things prior to just jumping in and rooting your phone.
Disclaimer: i am not a mod or an admin, just a humble "helper outer"
First Things First.​Rooting one's phone is not to be taken lightly. When you root your phone to are basically giving your self SU access to the /system files of your phone. While this allows for GREAT expansion of the devices capabilities, you need to under stand that it can also brick your device in a heart beat. I know a guy who lives in St.Louis who said all he did was flash a custom font, via an application, on his rooted droid 2 and it bricked. You need to read, and understand what you are getting into. Because when the rubber meets the road you are the only one who can save your phone.
Secondly and just as important as anything else else.​please install the ADB drivers at a minimum. TrueBlue_Drew has put together a very simple walk-through with video for this http://bit.ly/q7MP9t. Please take the time to learn the basic commands and what they do.
Third, and this can prevent some headaches down the road​please go and check which eMMC chipset you have. Our phones where made in two different places, and have two different Chip set serial numbers. One of them is problematic and one of them is pretty safe. Please take time to verify which chipset you have prior to flashing anything. And yes it can be done without root access [http://bit.ly/y2zmdr]. Please see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
Fourth, and this is where the rubbers meets the road. ​A)
You need to decide which root method is for you. There are two different proven methods out there. One is known as the root.sh method. This is the simplest method. the long and short of it is this. You download a packet, extract a folder to your SD Cards root directory. Then you download, install and run a program called VISIONary. after you do that you enter a simple command or two to run the script in the extracted folder. you can find that method here root.sh method now this method will work to turn your phone into a rooted s-off phone. and is super easy i used this method to root my phone with s-off before i even left the T-Mobile store when i bought the devices. However it only turns off the security flags. IF you flash the PD15IMG to return to a stock fashion it will remove all SU rights.
B)
the second method is a bit more entailed but completely removes the security flags. IT's called ./gfree method. Now you need to be careful because this will root a phone with a bad eMMC chipset. Meaning it will be easier for you to brick your device. If that happens you own a 200-500 USD paper weight. And as of currently there is no sure fire way to recover from it. you can find more on that method here ./gfree rooting method.
c)
ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE STOCK 2.3.4 (GINGERBREAD) ROM
you must downgrade to 2.2.1 before you can root your phone.
Please see this link http://bit.ly/rugejM.
d)
if you do not know what you are doing i would advise against the OneClickRoot for rooting ANY phone. It's a simple path to enable someone with no knowledge to root their device.
We are glad you have chosen to make XDA your source for all of your hacker needs. But please take some time and read and study prior to doing anything. We'd hate to see you root and brick your phone because you over looked something.
the Q&A section is used for just that Questions and Answers
the Accessory section is for just that Accessories devoted to the HTC Glacier
the Development Section is just that a section where you can find ROMS, Kernels, hacker, and PC/Mac/Linux guides
the App section is just that a place for us to talk about add ons and applications
everything else falls under the general section.
hope you enjoy your stay here.

Finally, and i wanted to post this separately
please do not be afraid of the search button or Google. Chances are if you've encountered a problem, or have a question. Someone has already asked it, or solved it.
Please watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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that is what is encouraged, unless you want a $500 brick.

saranhai said:
that is what is encouraged, unless you want a $500 brick.
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So I got that, plus the bad display!!! Do I call T-Mobile?
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Thank you this is very helpful! I just got replacement mt4g due to the bad emmc chip failing and it had the 2.3.4 on it. And it was a pain finding all the info plus the bad info people was giving out to root my phone. So now all new and replacement mt4g's are shipping with 2.3.4 on them, my mother just got a free mt4g and it had 2.3.4 already on it.

CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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If it does go bad there is good chance you can exchange it just don't tell them anything about you rooted the phone. I sent my phone in rooted with S off with a different problem and had no problem getting an exchange now I have this 2.3.4 which is not too bad but still figuring out the downgrade process I miss all the privileges with being rooted.

jigajay said:
If it does go bad there is good chance you can exchange it just don't tell them anything about you rooted the phone. I sent my phone in rooted with S off with a different problem and had no problem getting an exchange now I have this 2.3.4 which is not too bad but still figuring out the downgrade process I miss all the privileges with being rooted.
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+1 on replacing with no problem.
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Rooted and downgraded with this guide. Thanks SOO MUCH!!!
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This thread should probably be stickied.

chem.manish said:
This thread should probably be stickied.
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You could PM a local admin/mod and they could do that if they see fit.

Great guide! It helped me with several questions I had, I was even able to check if I had a bad eMMC, I'm lucky I have the good one \o/
My phone came with 2.3.4, I really want to root to remove all the junk that comes preinstalled.
I have a question, if I used the root.sh method (which seems the safest), after downgrading of course. If I flash a rooted stock 2.3.4 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264704
Would I loose my S-OFF? Also to install the ClockworkMod recovery, is it the same way as other phones? ex can I just install it using the ROM manager?
Also is it really necessary to flash the engineering bootloader?
thanks for this great tutorial!

Salvy said:
Would I loose my S-OFF? Also to install the ClockworkMod recovery, is it the same way as other phones? ex can I just install it using the ROM manager?
Also is it really necessary to flash the engineering bootloader?
thanks for this great tutorial!
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Once you have s-off, you will keep s-off until you manually turn it to s-on. So to answer your question.
No if you flash the rooted 2.3.4 of the stock OS you will keep s-off.
Yes you can flash it via the recovery image, without any problems. Just make sure to do a back up first.
It's not really needed, but encouraged as you can flash specific sections of the OS, or recovery image if needed.

Thank you very much for your help!
Everything went smoothly, now I'm in 2.3.4 rooted with bloat and ad free ^_^
The root.sh method didn't work for me though, but gfree worked like a charm (was kind of scared using it, but since I already checked my eMMC was good, I went ahead and worked perfectly!)
Thanks for your help!

thanks for help

Thanks, very useful information for mytouch 4g owners

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Great guide! Thanks!

nice starting guide for new mytouch 4g users hoping to root to read!

Thanks for the info!

[Q] If I root my Nexus S...

Will I still receive the android updates? Ive always been sketchy about rooting my phone because i want to keep the android system as up to date as possible. Will I still receive the android updates if I root my phone or will I have to manually do it somehow?
Much thanks

If you flash a custom rom then you won't recieve the official OTA updates from Google.

If you root the stock rom you will still receive ota updates. You can also manually flash updates(best method). Please do alot of reading about rooting before attempting anything. Had you done this you would have known the answer to your question. Learn how to use adobe and fastboot. Don't be lazy and use a one click root method as this will not teach you anything about your phone and you will not know how to fix a problem should one arise. Thanks for posting in the correct section!
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any recommendations for a guide to root my nexus?

wsiegfri said:
any recommendations for a guide to root my nexus?
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If you have a mac, my guide.

thats what i have. could you link me? also my phone is on 2.3.7

Rem3Dy said:
If you root the stock rom you will still receive ota updates. You can also manually flash updates(best method). Please do alot of reading about rooting before attempting anything. Had you done this you would have known the answer to your question. Learn how to use adobe and fastboot. Don't be lazy and use a one click root method as this will not teach you anything about your phone and you will not know how to fix a problem should one arise. Thanks for posting in the correct section!
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What in the world does he need to know anything about adobe for?
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Auto correction on his phone turned abd into adobe I would say. It is clear to me what was meant.

sooo how should i go about rooting it with 2.3.7 and being on a mac?

Found this sticky in the Nexus S General section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878446
double check if it supports your Nexus s version though.

Guides in Android Development section

do you think it will matter that I'm on mac 10.7?

wsiegfri said:
do you think it will matter that I'm on mac 10.7?
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You'll be just fine

Also, if your rooted and running a, custom ROM, you don't need OTA updates, as the ROM developers incorporate the updates into their ROMs, within a day or two usually. I don't even worry about updates from OEMS or Google anymore.
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One click is certainly looking like a bad idea as the ota does come through and then screws up your superuser. I've been arguing w my phone for a week trying to get past this and put cm7 on it.
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i get to the part where i have to mount my phone while in recovery mode and my phone won't mount to my computer. Some help with this would be greatly appreciated

[Q] How to put latest version of android on SGS4G

Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.

If you are on gingerbread 2.3.6 you have the latest stock rom.
Sent from my SGH-T959V

cardboardhome said:
Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
You have it.
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
Yes
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
Yes
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
Play around and find out. Go to the market and look for apps that require root.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
Yes
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
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I have 2.2.1. Firmware version, how do I get 2.3.6? and again thanks for all your help.

Your best bet is to read the stickies in the forum. All the information you need is here ready for you to read. There are step by step very detailed instructions for what you need to do.
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Here is a link to get you started. And to serve as an example of the effort other members have made to make this as painless as possible for you if you are willing to read.
Step by Step on how to flash any Gingerbread ROM
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alright I'm following the guide, can someone link me to a stock 2.3.6. ROM?

Have your pick. Stock included. Again notice this is a sticky that is easily found if you'd look. Good luck.
golmar88 - {BIBLE} Galaxy S 4G (12/25/11)
Here is a CWM flashable gingerbread stock from RaverX3X:
RaverX3X - Kj6-Rom-CWM-Offical-GB-2.3.6

If you want the best of the best roms, of course IMO, follow Raver's work.
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Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.

cardboardhome said:
Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.
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Stock 2.3.6? You can either upgrade via Samsung's official Kies Mini software or you can grab RaverX3X's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical. It's based on the Kies files downloaded from Samsung just repackaged for ODIN for people having issues using Kies.

Reread above.
Edit: Stephen beat me to it. I put a CWM flashable stock link above. He posted the odin version. If you become familiar with flashing in CWM you can flash any rom... at least that has been my experience so far.
Edit 2: Here is another helpful set of instructions with files included: GB Ext4 Starter Pack
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We also have a wiki page for our phone. Search the general forum for 'wiki' and you'll find a thread I posted about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/
Search the page for 'T959V'. Click on the link on the name of the phone below the image.
Happy New Year!!!
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I'm following this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But when it says "Step 10: Download drhonks KG4 kernal.", which one do I download KG4 or..., and which md5 file inside do I use?

Search the developer forum for "kj6 one click" Read the entire thread. Pick the option with the OP's beta kernel. Proceed to flash. click thanks to the OP. Easiest method ever.
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Hey man.... go down a couple threads to downgrading KJ6. Stephen and I walked that guy through the same thing you want to do. If you have any question after reading that thread we are here to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421639
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Okay I am seriously confused right now. Can we just start over fresh?
Basically this is what happened:
1. I succesfully rooted my phone using superoneclick
2. I was going through the tutorial found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But then Stephen mentioned that I could just using kies through samsung.
3. I tried Kies, but it didn't work
4. I talked to samsung representatives for like an hour with no success
5. I tried to put stock gingerbread from RaverX3X.
6. I almost bricked my phone since it just nonstopped restarted while displaying a bunch of dots on the screen
7. I restored my phone to factory settings
Right now it says I have 2.3.4 (Gingerbread I believe), but I have no idea how... So what I'm looking to do is to put RaverX3X's official gingerbread on my phone. My phone is not rooted, and doesn't have anything on it I believe. No USB drivers either. Where should I start?
And again thank you guys for sticking with me and helping me, I am so confused so if you can just either give me step-by-step instructions, or link me to a topic that has them. THANK YOU

Double check what version your phone says it has. 2.3.6?
If so you have what you want it seems.
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I have firmware 2.3.4.
Thanks for the quick reply, and everyone else for your help.

Did you read the thread I posted above? There is some good info pertaining to your situation.
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Looked all around just simple instructions to ROOT 4.1.2 Wifi Xoom

Hello to all
I have a Xoom from the day they came out. Cost a penny then but I thought it was great....not a iPad.
Anyway the Xoom is at it's EOL. OK, but I can still make it work good mounted in my truck (they are rugged).
I have the simple Wifi Xoom with 4.1.2 now.
I have read and read thru this site and others and it seems like it would be simple BUT some of us are not developers/programmers.
I have tried to make sense of it (why can't there just a 'One Click' root?
I need basic, simple instructions on how to root this.
Do I download the STOCK image and then what? Use CWM ok, but where do I get that? How do I put it on the Xoom?
etc,etc,etc......
So any help to get the instructions (and forget that someone is not going to ADB shell fastboot this and command line that) in a SIMPLE form for those of us who can do somethings (I can use Odin and reflashed the ICS back onto my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 because I did NOT like the JB OTA,also rooted my Galaxy S3 (metroPCS) by following simple online instructions/tools) so I am not a complete dumba$$.
But the way this is all laid out, it is confusing to me.
So can someone help?
Thanks
And my Xoom (I am sure like others) is completely stock, gotta all the OTAs and is at JB 4.1.2 MZ604 JZO54K whatever........
Again
Thank you
philmiami

Hi,
Please look at the Frequently Asked Questions thread on the Q&A, this answer was already answered there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145522
All the best,
XxLordxX

Are you still working on updating the win version to work with JB?
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AW: Looked all around just simple instructions to ROOT 4.1.2 Wifi Xoom
Careful, unlocking the bootloader will format and reset your xoom to zero !!!
Btw, you can use twrp as recovery as well. Download latest version here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28988754

joe2262 said:
Are you still working on updating the win version to work with JB?
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It's almost done
I and a friend are rewriting the whole code to make sure it attends your necessities at best! I will come with new info soon

[Q] Help Flashing a ROM

Hi All,
I am looking for help on flashing a new ROM (probably a recent version of CM) to my SG3 I535 running Android 4.4.2. I was able to root it using towelrot and ended up soft bricking it when I tried to use ROM manager to reboot the phone into recovery. I then used Odin to flash back to stock.
This is where I am now stuck. My research shows that maybe I need to unlock the boot loader? But am unsure if that is actually my next step or how to get there. Any help or a guide in the right direction would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks in advance!

westgoingeast said:
Hi All,
I am looking for help on flashing a new ROM (probably a recent version of CM) to my SG3 I535 running Android 4.4.2. I was able to root it using towelrot and ended up soft bricking it when I tried to use ROM manager to reboot the phone into recovery. I then used Odin to flash back to stock.
This is where I am now stuck. My research shows that maybe I need to unlock the boot loader? But am unsure if that is actually my next step or how to get there. Any help or a guide in the right direction would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks in advance!
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With being on NE1 4.4.2 you can't flash a custom recovery other than safestrap. Your lucky you didn't hard brick it trying to flash a recovery with rom manager. You can't unlock the bootloader at this point, that was last available on 4.1.2 and it is no longer an option

ShapesBlue said:
With being on NE1 4.4.2 you can't flash a custom recovery other than safestrap. Your lucky you didn't hard brick it trying to flash a recovery with rom manager. You can't unlock the bootloader at this point, that was last available on 4.1.2 and it is no longer an option
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I feel like you've had to answer this same (or similar) question about a hundred times in this forum...
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XdrummerXboy said:
I feel like you've had to answer this same (or similar) question about a hundred times in this forum...
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Me, landshark68, BadUsername and SlimSnoopOS. We all pretty much answer the same questions daily lol
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Help Flashing a ROM contd.
Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?

westgoingeast said:
Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?
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Here's what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314
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westgoingeast said:
Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?
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Yeah I understand what you mean. I suppose I have been a member for a couple years but still consider myself a noob when it comes to many things.
I apologize if I came off like a pr*ck, wasn't my intention.
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XdrummerXboy said:
Yeah I understand what you mean. I suppose I have been a member for a couple years but still consider myself a noob when it comes to many things.
I apologize if I came off like a pr*ck, wasn't my intention.
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Believe it or not a lot of the stuff I know has been both from the help of others and a ton of reading. I don't know everything myself. Being on here for years doesn't always mean a lot either
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