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[Q] [q] i need help on rooting my slide

i will admit i am new to rooting,but not to android. i had the original my touch,but then i got the new slide. Can somebody please,please help with this,what i mainly need is a complete guide on how to do everything,ive tried other posts from different places,but when it came to adb,i got stuck. ill admit im not the best with computer,if you do help me,try to keep it simple.Thanks for reading this

Look it up on youtube on how to intsall adb and go to eugenes method of rooting if yu havent updated to the latest ota or use chiefzreloaded method found on the same post around here hope it helps
Wrong section btw
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App

http://richard.gluga.com/2010/08/complete-guide-to-rooting-and-hacking.html

There atleast 3 methods in this section very easily explain and very simple. I've personally have used all 3 and they work within minutes.

the_spriggs said:
i will admit i am new to rooting,but not to android. i had the original my touch,but then i got the new slide. Can somebody please,please help with this,what i mainly need is a complete guide on how to do everything,ive tried other posts from different places,but when it came to adb,i got stuck. ill admit im not the best with computer,if you do help me,try to keep it simple.Thanks for reading this
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I'll keep this short, but the two important steps that really help all of this is:
A: Download the Adroid SDK into ANY directory you want to.
B: In the Android SDK installation instructions page, it mentions a step to add the path to your ADB executable to your PATH environment variable on your computer. Do this so you can use ADB from any folder on your computer, and not have to worry about always running it from the folder you downloaded it to.

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Confused

I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks

Word to the wise, if the rooting process seemed too hard to do do not do it and stay stock, lot less risk of your phone bricking.

monkeytuner said:
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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Just follow the guide in the wiki step by step, and remember to double check your typing before issuing ang commands
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

monkeytuner said:
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3

PaganAng3l said:
What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
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I'm on 2.2
Build number 1.22.531
Kerner 2.6.32.17
Hboot-0.82

Just follow the steps on the wiki like a member said. I had no experience whatsoever but managed to learn a little adb and successfully rooted my phone. Use the rage gfree method. It is simple with the least chance of bricking
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

The Wiki guide is right here, if you haven't found it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Just read up as much as you can before you start, and follow the instruction very carefully, and you will be fine.
The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA that is currenlty being deployed is not currently rootable (and requires downgrading first to root), but you should be okay since you are still on the T-Mobile 2.2 ROM still.

What about doing this on Macs?

monkeytuner said:
What about doing this on Macs?
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It should work on a Mac. Just dual boot into a Linux distribution.

Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
Edit:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision/
Will this method work after doing a temp root? It seems a lot easier

As far as the usb drivers go, I used pda.net from the market. If after you install pda.net it still sees your phone as usb mass storage only, then unplug your phone, remove the current driver and plug it back in. It should ask you if you want to set up your new hardware and show it as an android device
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3

monkeytuner said:
Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
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Just download HTC Sync, it comes with the drivers:
http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=325&act=sd&cat=all
There is a similar post about the Clockworkmod download. Might just be down temporarily. Try again later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097465

Will the visionary method work too?

monkeytuner said:
Will the visionary method work too?
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NO. And yes. Confused? Here is a link to the method myself and many others have used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
This is an "easy" method using Visionary to temp root ONLY and then G-free for perm root. Do not be tempted to check "perm-root now" on Visionary since there is a high brick risk. Anyhow, this method runs scripts so much less chance for typo errors... just follow the simple directions to the letter and you will be rooted in no time. Works like a dream.

That was easy! hah, this was a lot easier than what the wiki told me to do. Thank you so much

edit:i restored to my back up (phew ), but why does the CM screen keep on repeating after I try installing 7.03?
i rooted everything fine, but after installing CM 7, the boot logo keeps on repeating, and the home screen won't pop up. is there a fix for this? :/

No prob.
Did you do a full wipe before flashing CM7? Even if you did, I'd recommend a "Superwipe". This is a zip you flash from recovery like anything else, and it really gets to everything on your phone's memory. I don't have the direct link but you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991254
It's down the page a bit, in the "attached files". The one on the top called SuperWipeG2+. Also, the ROM on that page is a nice one if you're looking for stuff other than CM. (Though CM is a good place to start)

I didn't do a complete wipe, I just did something else instead. I figured it out before checking this up, but thank you a lot for the help. +Thanks

[Q] <--- Newb needs help rooting

Hey im a new member the forum, but i've been surfing it for quite some time, and have also been trying to root a Desire Z 2.3.3 for a while now, and im no good at ADB (complete newb), and have failed in every other "Noob friendly" guide . So i was wondering if anyone didnt mind to set up a remote session and root it for me and maybe either teach me or to flash a ROM or two.
Much thanks
~Trev

just follow the wiki guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
if you have questions related to that guide post it here or pm me...
it´s actually not that complicated

Funny that was one of the first ones i tried, and i am willing to bet i made a mistake in more than one place. Didnt even come close to working it haha. I take noob to a new meaning of the word XD

ok i will try to help you...
first thing you need to do is get adb to work. follow the guide i posted to do this...
to see if it worked do the following:
enable usb debugging on your phone connect it to your pc open cmd.exe go to your platform-tool folder and type "adb devices" if your phone shows up you are good to go....

Make sure you downgrade first. Not trolling, just throwin it out there
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

Ive got it working following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 and now i have run into the wall that the stock rom DL for the Desire z (vision) is down or not working anymore, if anyone has another source to dl it PLEASE share quick!
EDIT: NVM i found it!

honestly, i found that the guide on cyanogenmod was the easiest by far.
i tried xda's way and kept getting frustrated. no offence to anyone by any means, but for my personal perspective cm's way was much easier for me. and i was a complete newb, even though ive have some knowledge with cmd.

[Q] Help - New to rooting

All -
I am not sure where to go. I am new to a Verizon GNex running stock ICS v4.0.4 and using a mac laptop, and looking to possibly get into rooting. It appears CM9 is popular specially since they appear to have added several of the SIII's new features.
I have read several posts on several sites talking about rooting the GNex. There seems soooooo many different ways to root i'm going crazy. Since I am new to rooting, I am not sure what is the best/easiest way to get started to ensure I don't loose anything.
Any help on the right way to go, any forum posts to start with, etc....would be very much appreciated!!
Thanks!

use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use a toolkit either. you'll be better off with the knowledge of what you are doing and people will be more apt to help you if things go wrong.

Zepius said:
use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use a toolkit either. you'll be better off with the knowledge of what you are doing and people will be more apt to help you if things go wrong.
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Thanks
Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!

Should be the same deal... just with terminal.
Here is a zip with ad and fast boot needed for Mac. It may also have the recovery and su.zip but ignore those use what the windows tutorial says.
http://db.tt/RDgw4XlM
Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus via XDA Premium

p.cooper said:
Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!
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its basically the same steps just use terminal

ok, thank you. I will look a the zip provided and go from there. Thank you all!

p.cooper said:
Thank you both for replying, but....I am working on a MacBook and the link you provided appears only to be for a Windows Machine. I luv the walk-thru what exists in the forum - I just need it for a Mac..
Thanks again!
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Exact same method, but use Terminal instead of Command Prompt, and put a "./" in front of every command. For example:
Code:
./adb devices

Rogers GS3 and root on OSX

Hi all,
I'm pretty new in the android world, I used iPhone before that.
I'm sure I could find answers on the forum, but I'm a little afraid of choosing the wronf procedure and brick my phone so that's why I'm asking it directly.
I'm using OSX and I want to root my phone (Rogers one) ... Is there anyone who has done it with success and point me to the right direction please ?
Thanks a lot
By the way I ve been across the forum for apps to install and so on and you all did a pretty good job
thanks

gs3owner said:
Hi all,
I'm pretty new in the android world, I used iPhone before that.
I'm sure I could find answers on the forum, but I'm a little afraid of choosing the wronf procedure and brick my phone so that's why I'm asking it directly.
I'm using OSX and I want to root my phone (Rogers one) ... Is there anyone who has done it with success and point me to the right direction please ?
Thanks a lot
By the way I ve been across the forum for apps to install and so on and you all did a pretty good job
thanks
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Hey there, I'm a Virgin Mobile Canada customer and have the SGS3 (same sh*t, different heap). I followed THIS post to root my phone using the Terminal utility on my Macbook. You will need to download some software from Google and set it up prior to doing anything with your phone. Search Youtube on how to install and setup the Android SDK.
Good luck!
One tip I can pass along is this: You may need to add a "./" (period and forward-slash without the quotation) in front of adb commands in the Terminal window.

hedphones said:
Hey there, I'm a Virgin Mobile Canada customer and have the SGS3 (same sh*t, different heap). I followed THIS post to root my phone using the Terminal utility on my Macbook. You will need to download some software from Google and set it up prior to doing anything with your phone. Search Youtube on how to install and setup the Android SDK.
Good luck!
One tip I can pass along is this: You may need to add a "./" (period and forward-slash without the quotation) in front of adb commands in the Terminal window.
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Was just about to post that link! You're one step ahead of me! I used that method and it worked for me, in Canada (SGH-I747M with Telus).
Just make sure you have adb installed with the Android SDK and if it is NOT in your PATH then either add it or go into the directory with the adb binary and use ./adb ____________ for each command: where _______ is the part that is coming after adb in that link.
Michael

Ya... It was my second time using the shell and I couldn't figure out how to add the variable so I did it the "tough" way lol.
Cheers!
Mike

I added adb to my path on my mac. No more. / for me.