I plan on rooting a friends Inspire 4g and I was wondering which method should I use to root the phone? I understand there are 2 different ways. It's an HTC Inspire 4g 2.3.5 with the build number 3.20.502.52 cl380259. I can't seem to find any recent ways to find out how to do this except this on here:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Is that the only way to do it now? I have experience with rooting. I've rooted 2 HTC arias in the past along with a moto back flip and atrix 2, so I do have rooting and flashing experience. Im just trying to get some more info before doing this. Thanks for any and all help.
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
bananagranola said:
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Well I plan to only flash one rom on this device and never mess with it again. Preferably CM9/10. I don't plan on messing with different roms after that. So if I root using HTCDEV, will I be able to flash one of those ROMS?
Yes. You will need to fastboot flash boot.img separately after the ROM.
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Jrhodes85 said:
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
Help please
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
alfi07 said:
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
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Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
Check the thread linked in my signature.
HELP with the rom
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Originally Posted by alfi07
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
I am not able to flash the boot.img in any way.Before trying the hack kit.
Thanks
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baySF said:
So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
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I used the link glev gave me. On a side note I'm trying to understand radios and how to flash em...i haven't changed the radio yet but I'm using T-Mobile and I don't get signal..I'm probably just going to switch to at&t next month.
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Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
droidxxxxx said:
Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
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Yes. If http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 applies read it. If not just use AAHK from the same site. I don't know anything about how the GS3 is unlocked. The link in my signature (to the thread in the DHD forums, which is the international variant of the same phone) will help.
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Wrong forum.
Related
I follow all root how to but fail due to permission denied error.
People say you can unlock bootloader without being rooted.
But all unlocking how to, state that phone must be rooted.
I have XL, 1.88.
Can anyone confirm that I can unlock bootloader without being root initially?
You have to be rooted. Sorry.
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You have to be rooted. Sorry.
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Not entirely true. You need to be rooted on AT&T, since BL unlock is not officially offered for us and we need to change the SuperCID.
Not sure if this is the case with SingTel. Most carriers are allowed to unlock their BL officially. If HTC offers the bootloader unlock for that carrier CID, you do not need root. And root is easily achieved after BL unlock (just install a custom recovery and flash SU).
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Not entirely true. You need to be rooted on AT&T, since BL unlock is not officially offered for us and we need to change the SuperCID.
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Sorry. Unfamiliar with other carriers. Plus, I never saw the One X in the list on the dev site at all. Has it changed? Or, are you saying that some carriers don't lock the bootloader at all? I wonder why AT&T even cares about locking it down.
If your phone is NOT on AT&T, you can unlock the bootloader with HTCDev.com
That means you do NOT i repeat NOT need root.
Just choose "All other supported phones" in the list of phones.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader
To everyone else: The singtel phone has the tegra 3 chip, not ours
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Sorry. Unfamiliar with other carriers. Plus, I never saw the One X in the list on the dev site at all. Has it changed? Or, are you saying that some carriers don't lock the bootloader at all? I wonder why AT&T even cares about locking it down.
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you have to choose "All other supported phones"
And to answer your second question, because they are retarded (no offense meant)
Your phone should be rooted as common to unlock bootloader! After unlocking u may flash ur frimware and unroot ! Hit thanks if helped!
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Your phone should be rooted as common to unlock bootloader! After unlocking u may flash ur frimware and unroot ! Hit thanks if helped!
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Did you read the post above you?
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Srry didnt notice!
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Thanks guys. My intention is to able to flash custom rom.
I'm waiting for my phone to fully charge, the unlock it thru HTCdev.
I will read thru how to flash TWRP recovery, I will let XDA know the results.
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And to answer your second question, because they are retarded (no offense meant)
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I lol'd at this. No offense taken. Actually, you are quite correct. I've been unhappy in general with AT&T, but not much of a choice is available. Glad we had that break-up of Ma Bell so long ago because of deregulation. Sounds like we need that again.
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To everyone else: The singtel phone has the tegra 3 chip, not ours
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Are you sure? It is listed as a HTC One XL with LTE coverage and their firmware works on everyones S4 phones.
Where is your info coming from that the phone isnt a S4??
To add facts:
Singtel previously offers both: HTC one X and HTC one XL (LTE).
Now, I think Singtel only offers One XL.
Singtel 4G Network Just about 3 months old.
BTW, I successfully Unlock Bootloader and gain root upon Rom Flashed.
I encountered no trouble at all. And did the following:
. follow HTCdev literally
. flash TWRP recovery image using fast boot flash command
. flash custom rom zip file thru TWRP
=) +1 rooted HOXL
Hi there everyone i have a telstra HTC ONE XL i was wondering is there a way to change the cid on this model to super cid? I have read and found the thread in devs section but that was only for the at&t and rogers models does anyone know if this will work on the telstra version? I done it with my dhd very easily just cant seem to find much on my one xl i would appreciate any support you have thanks for your time.
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Hi there everyone i have a telstra HTC ONE XL i was wondering is there a way to change the cid on this model to super cid? I have read and found the thread in devs section but that was only for the at&t and rogers models does anyone know if this will work on the telstra version? I done it with my dhd very easily just cant seem to find much on my one xl i would appreciate any support you have thanks for your time.
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If this is for Unlocking the Bootloader then you don't need to do this at all as we can Unlock without it. If it's for another reason then yes as far as I know you can use this tool which has a Telstra edit here.
Gday mate thanks for the reply will unlocking the BL allow me to flash other RUU files also? Or will the cid still block that
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Don't know why you would want to flash another ruu as after you unlock the bootloader you can flash any rom for the foreseeable future...
After you unlock the bootloader then flash Twrp, then you will be able to flash ROMs.
I think I need to write a guide on this I've answered this a few times recently for telstra users.
Any more questions let me know
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Gday mate I would appreciate a guide that's if you have the time and I appreciate you taking the time to reply seeing you have already answered this q before
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extremeit79 said:
Gday mate thanks for the reply will unlocking the BL allow me to flash other RUU files also?
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Actually, you can't flash a RUU if your device is unlocked.
It will allow you to flash roms.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Gday mate from the research I have done you can't root my software version 1.89 correct? And I can't down grade either because that's requires root? So I'm pretty much stuck at the moment? I appreciate all your support with this
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extremeit79 said:
Gday mate from the research I have done you can't root my software version 1.89 correct? And I can't down grade either because that's requires root? So I'm pretty much stuck at the moment? I appreciate all your support with this
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You can't root but you can unlock your bootloader then flash a recovery then flash a rom that's rooted already.
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You just have to unlock to root. AT&T devices have to root first to change the CID.
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You can't root but you can unlock your bootloader then flash a recovery then flash a rom that's rooted already.
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This.
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I just bought an att htc one x, and when i tried to unlock bootloader thru the htc site the action was not allowed. Is there any way to root without unlocking bootloader, or is there another method for unlocking bootloader? Please help me with this because i like the phone overall but if i cant root ill be returning it for a sgs3. i have the LTE model running android 4,0,4. Ive run one click root applications and they continue to return with permision denied messages. Please help me root/unlock bootloader cuz to me its worlthless to have such a powerful phone wihtout super user access. Thanks
omarh3 said:
I just bought an att htc one x, and when i tried to unlock bootloader thru the htc site the action was not allowed. Is there any way to root without unlocking bootloader, or is there another method for unlocking bootloader? Please help me with this because i like the phone overall but if i cant root ill be returning it for a sgs3. i have the LTE model running android 4,0,4. Ive run one click root applications and they continue to return with permision denied messages. Please help me root/unlock bootloader cuz to me its worlthless to have such a powerful phone wihtout super user access. Thanks
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Check your software, if it's running 2.20 there is no root. if your lucky enough to have 1.85 you can root.
omarh3 said:
I just bought an att htc one x, and when i tried to unlock bootloader thru the htc site the action was not allowed. Is there any way to root without unlocking bootloader, or is there another method for unlocking bootloader? Please help me with this because i like the phone overall but if i cant root ill be returning it for a sgs3. i have the LTE model running android 4,0,4. Ive run one click root applications and they continue to return with permision denied messages. Please help me root/unlock bootloader cuz to me its worlthless to have such a powerful phone.wihtout super user access. Thanks
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You cannot root as you are on 4.0.4.
Also a bit of searching can help A LOT.
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You can root now for 2.20 follow djrbliss guide to doing it. he found a exploit to unlock the boot loader and get root.
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muddyblues6392 said:
You can root now for 2.20 follow djrbliss guide to doing it. he found a exploit to unlock the boot loader and get root.
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Month old thread. I'm sure the problem was resolved. No need to post if the thread is that old
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Month old thread. I'm sure the problem was resolved. No need to post if the thread is that old
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Just making sure! Everyone should have full control over their device!
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Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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amanvishnani said:
Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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Reading is always the answer...:good:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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amanvishnani said:
Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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Then you are in the wrong place. This is a developers site, you are suppossed to do your homework and read and do some research. A tutorial will probably lead you to a messed bootloader and belive me, that is really painful to deal with.
That thread has all you need to know. Even has a noob guide (the same that in my signature) that will help you out. Try that out and once you know what rooting and downgrading involves, you are ready to go.
Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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amanvishnani said:
Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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As long as you follow instructions in the Hack Kit site and in the effen manual, chances are almost inexistent, thou modifying software always involves risks.
You have you be aware of that. Several thousands of dhd and inspire users have used the kit successfully, so that is your proof that it works flawlessly as long as directions are followed.
Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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Ok, now I get it...but he posted a downgrade guide at the OP that will leave you with a messed bootloader. Thanks
Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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Same answer. If you follow instructions you shouldn't have problems. The risk is always latent, you are modifying software, but there are lots of success cases that backup the process.
Its very simple. I did this 4 days ago. Currently on 4.2 AOKP. All you need to do. Unlock your bootloader. Thats easy. Htcdev.com. create an account and follow the directions. This'll unlock bootloader. Then Download that boot.zip. extract the boot.IMG and put it in the fastboot folder. On computer, cd to fast boot folder and type fastboot flash boot boot.img. relock the boot loader. Then run the hack kit. Questions?
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Thnx..... I got my best answer .....
I will go for it .....
If I will have any problem will reply to same post or pm u......
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Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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S-Off with AAHK is a much better option than S-On boot loader unlock with HTCDEV. With S-On you can only flash ROMs meant for the DHD, meaning no ported ROMs. Also, you need to fast boot flash a boot.IMG separately each time you flash a ROM. Also, you let HTC know and so you lose any warranty you may have. And radios can't be flashed. Look in the Ace Think Tank guide for more information.
You just answered all my questions man, I appreciate it...ill stick to what I know...its a different experience coming from a LG optimus one....
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I know this has been asked and answered before but when I google this I get old links and nonexistent exploits. Does infuse have a boot loader? Does it require being rooted and unlocked similiar to an HTC phone ? I'm not new to modifying devices but I could use a Lil insight. How do I go about unlocking bootloader, install a custom recovery and root the infuse? Thanks
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I know this has been asked and answered before but when I google this I get old links and nonexistent exploits. Does infuse have a boot loader? Does it require being rooted and unlocked similiar to an HTC phone ? I'm not new to modifying devices but I could use a Lil insight. How do I go about unlocking bootloader, install a custom recovery and root the infuse? Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091900&page=370 go to last post on that page and no you don't need to unlock bootloader that i know of?
rooting wise alot of methods work from installing a pre rooted stock rom to using one click apps and also kingo android root one click softwear
That link is for a ROM. Not an exploit. Lol
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Do I need to do any said unlocking or s off this device ?
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I would rather issue commands via adb or fastboot. I believe the best way to learn is through manual..rather than a short cut(like super one click..etc)
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That link is for a ROM. Not an exploit. Lol
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just follow the process for it since it says how to get the recovery
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Do I need to do any said unlocking or s off this device ?
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unlocking this phone would imply from AT&T or rogers not the bootloader i've never heard of anyone doing s-off on a samsung device not trying to sound mean
I know our not being mean. I'm just asking as I have rooted quite a few phones...but all were htcs
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I would rather issue commands via adb or fastboot. I believe the best way to learn is through manual..rather than a short cut(like super one click..etc)
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that i know of those are the only methods unless there is a abd method.........which i have not found
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I know our not being mean. I'm just asking as I have rooted quite a few phones...but all were htcs
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before i switched from htc to samsung i was wondering the same things but when i read through the different methods and saw how easy it was to obtain root.....i just said okay and went with it and i just go with what i read when rooting moto and zte and other android phones and if they have a one click method i go straight for that one now
So. Since ur familiar with HTC. Is the process similar?? Like do I have to unlock like u do an htc bootloader..flash a recovery then a rooted ROM?
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chrisb906 said:
So. Since ur familiar with HTC. Is the process similar?? Like do I have to unlock like u do an htc bootloader..flash a recovery then a rooted ROM?
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well not necessarily with HTC or at least the sensation i had to get root with an exploit then get s-off to get a recovery but with the infuse you just get root with whatever method you can then flash a kernel to get a recovery and if you flashed with odin you probably got CWM recovery at the same time as root and flashing roms is basically the same after you get the recovery and the HTC myTouch 4G had a similar root and recovery process as the sensation did
chrisb906 said:
I know this has been asked and answered before but when I google this I get old links and nonexistent exploits. Does infuse have a boot loader? Does it require being rooted and unlocked similiar to an HTC phone ? I'm not new to modifying devices but I could use a Lil insight. How do I go about unlocking bootloader, install a custom recovery and root the infuse? Thanks
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To root, I think the easiest way is to ODIN a rooted image over top the phone (but that wipes your data). Probably the most common way is to use an exploit, via SuperOneClick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02NrvxDZYA
To get CWM (if you didn't ODIN one on earlier), all you need to do is flash this in 3e recovery (didn't work for my Rogers phone, probably because it was made for AT&T).
Don't need to worry about unlocking the bootloader (isn't a bootloader to access IIRC), or to S-OFF.
Hope this helps.
I heard super one click doesn't work anymore
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chrisb906 said:
I heard super one click doesn't work anymore
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well Kingo's one click does I have tested it many times and Odin's method as well