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Please help me unroot. Time is of the essance

Please guys help me unroot. Time is of the essance
I have an Evo on 2.1 loaded with Fresh and I want to unroot as I have light a LOT of light leakage. Te people at RS have a new Evo for me that I am supposed to pick up in the morning and I have ran both RRs ( RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.1_Radio_1.39.00.04.26_release_171253 and RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.6_Radio_1.39.00.04.26_release_171253) and all I keep getting on both my laptop and desktop is an error after aboutn 15 minutes of the verifying android screen:
Error [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR
This ROM update Utility cannot connect to your android phone. Please check that the USB cable is connected properly between the PC and your android phone.
I have to get this thing unrooted and I am sorry if I missed the answer as I have searched for it.
Thanks

honestly even if you dont get it unrooted, do you think RS is really going to notice that you rooted it? i mean id try to unroot it too, but if you dont get it done in time, i wouldnt worry about it. it's not like you are sending it back to HTC for service. from my experience in returning things, rarely do they even check to see if the item is in the box!

OneStepAhead said:
honestly even if you dont get it unrooted, do you think RS is really going to notice that you rooted it? i mean id try to unroot it too, but if you dont get it done in time, i wouldnt worry about it. it's not like you are sending it back to HTC for service. from my experience in returning things, rarely do they even check to see if the item is in the box!
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Make sure you have HTC Sync installed on your computer. Pull the curtain down where you choose Charge Only, Disk Drive etc.. choose HTC Sync. Listen for the USB sound, start installation of the Stock ROM. sha-bam!

Here is a vid. Once you watch it you will realize how easy it really is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBu6GsRZMdI

if it says USB connection error, you probably are already RUU'd. if it does that, let the phone boot up, it should be fully RUU'd, and check the build and version in settings>about phone. if it still shows fresh, or whatever you do, try putting your phone in fastboot before RUUing. hold down volume while pressing power button, and select fastboot. then run the RUU.
but if the RUU runs for 15 minutes before giving you the error, i'm pretty sure you're already set.

if that doesnt work, go into bootloader mode
and run the .exe for the RUU
power+vol up

Yea fat chance. Rs people will nowots rooted
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Sporkman said:
Yea fat chance. Rs people will nowots rooted
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I seriously doubt it. I've seen some of the 'sales associates' at RS. Best Buy, yes. RS....doubtful.

If anything look for the update.zip version of the RUU and flash that through recovery. Then run the original RUU.exe and it should work.
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Download the factory Rom and put it in your card and flash from there, if not you can always try wipe the data and Davlik cache and it will boot up...from there you can run the RUU...hope this works.
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Yea like the clown at the bestbuy store that told me he can tell me what phone have been rooted and what ones haven't. I tookn2 heros in Booth rooted and he said nethier has been rooted ...... both had the superuser.apk still installed
Ok stop sweating it. 99.99999985% of the bb rs and sprint store people don't know crap
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Sporkman said:
99.99999998% of the bb rs and sprint store people don't know crap
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quoted for accuracy.
im one of the very, very, veryyyyyy few (x)BB employees that did know crap, and trust that guy.. there are a LOT that know NOTHING.

Thanks everyone for the help. trying everything now before I leave

Sporkman said:
Yea like the clown at the bestbuy store that told me he can tell me what phone have been rooted and what ones haven't. I tookn2 heros in Booth rooted and he said nethier has been rooted ...... both had the superuser.apk still installed
Ok stop sweating it. 99.99999985% of the bb rs and sprint store people don't know crap
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Yeah, the only problem is I thought that when RS returned it to HTC they would figure it out and I heard that they might charge me full price for the phone

well I am not sure what happened. I followed that video word for word and now it has been stuck on the htc screen for 10 minutes

OK so I had to take out the battery to get it working again and when it booted it it said "fresh!" so it is still rooted and running that ROM.
It never made it past the htc screen as all of the sudden that same window came up that there was a usb connection error.
i checked my phone info and i am indeed running fresh. It also told me that when I was in the process of using the RUU.
I used [TUTORIAL] IDIOT-PROOF Root Guide! NAND Unlock and ADB Update!! BUt I used it before the NAND Unlock and ADB Update I wonder if that has anything to do with it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

ok step by step real quick:
Installed HTC Sync.
Plugged phone in and chose HTC Sync
Ran RUU
Current info: Image Version Fresh
Clicked Update
From Version Fresh to 1.32.651.1
clicked Next
Rebooting to bootloader screen / HTC splash screen
Waiting for Bootloader........................................................
Waiting for Bootloader........................................................
Waiting for Bootloader........................................................
Waiting for Bootloader........................................................
Goes right back to that ERROR 171 : USB CONNECTION ERROR screen
ugh. any ideas?

Hmmmm. I just found this post on another site:
I have done it 2x's and this worked both times. I tried to install the original Sprint Rom with the file provided here. Each time it stopped at the black HTC screen. All that needs to be done is to re-try the install of the original sprint Rom when it is at the black HTC screen. When the installation program says it can't complete and closes (wait for that to happen) just double click on the install program again (while you are at the black HTC screen (don't unplug from your computer)). When you try the install the second time at the black HTC screen, a green progres bar shows up on said screen and will show you the install progress. Hope this helps
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Trying this now

and it worked. Thanks all!

How to Unroot/go back to STOCK after installing Rooted versions of 1.47/2.05

Pretty sure most people know how to do this but for some who are having issues with drivers n such this might help, wouldn't hurt imo.. I'm on Windows 7 Ultimate (x86)
*** Reportedly Will not work with Official OTA 1.47/2.05 Updates, only Rooted updates, I have not personally tried. The Wizards @ the dev forums are working on a fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714157 ***
The steps below worked for me. I had the latest clockwork recovery,Damage Control DC 3.2.2.1 deodexed and The latest rooted ota updates installed (EVO_1.47.651.1_De-odex'd_Rooted.zip, 2.05.00.06.10 update.zip)
Download and install HTC Sync Update http://www.htc.com/us/support/evo-sprint/downloads/ (if you already have it installed then click the repair option,
or better yet uninstall your current one even if it is the same one, reboot your computer and then install this one again, for good measure.)
1. I unplugged/plugged my phone into the computer a couple times,switched to htc sync mode when it asks what type of usb connection I wanted, to install more driver updates if any
and did 2 reboots on my computer to get all the drivers updated/installed and working as they should.
2. Turn off the phone, hold volume down and hold down power button to get to bootloader,
pressed Power button one more time to get to the menu where you can reboot bootloader,
rebooted bootloader once and twice BEFORE the unrooting process for good measure.
3. Download either one of the RUU Stock Roms, I would try RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.1_Radio_1.39.00.04.26_release_171253.exe and then RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459.exe if the first one fails.
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Supersonic/
Alternate Link http://tinyurl.com/2fq4dzk
4. Plug your phone into your computer, make sure ALL Drivers installed properly if any, you may already have drivers installed, but double check, switch to HTC Sync mode
and let it install any drivers, then turn off your phone and start it in bootloader (Hold Volume Down +Power button) Reboot your computer also
to make sure everything has been properly installed.
5. Then you can finally double click (right click run as admin imo) the RUU.exe and start the unrooting process, good luck!

I try it and it don't work. I mean yet it detect my ota version but after I click update than for a while it said that my phone is not plug from the computer. I'm running windows 7 ultimate 64bit, eva x58 core i7-920

Thanks for the write-up, does this take the phone completely back to out-of-the-box stock?

yang704 said:
I try it and it don't work. I mean yet it detect my ota version but after I click update than for a while it said that my phone is not plug from the computer. I'm running windows 7 ultimate 64bit, eva x58 core i7-920
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Make sure your in HTC Sync mode or Disk Drive Mode on your phone, also try rebooting your computer & phone, plugging your phone into a different usb port, etc, have to tinker with it a bit.
jasongthang said:
Thanks for the write-up, does this take the phone completely back to out-of-the-box stock?
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Yes.

Worked for me earlier today. Failed the first time, but i just ran it again and it went through. Thanks for the writeup!

Np glad I could help
Sirchuk said:
Worked for me earlier today. Failed the first time, but i just ran it again and it went through. Thanks for the writeup!
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do you have to have either 1.47 or 2.05 to use this method, or will the rooted supersonic 1.32.651.1 be able to do it?
because I installed htc sync, set the phone to HTC Sync, but the phone says it cant find it on my computer.

jasongthang said:
do you have to have either 1.47 or 2.05 to use this method, or will the rooted supersonic 1.32.651.1 be able to do it?
because I installed htc sync, set the phone to HTC Sync, but the phone says it cant find it on my computer.
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Yes it will work for that version, you only set HTC Sync mode up to install any missing drivers, then you switch back to disk drive mode if you want your computer to gain access to your phones SD card.

Tundricles said:
Yes it will work for that version, you only set HTC Sync mode up to install any missing drivers, then you switch back to disk drive mode if you want your computer to gain access to your phones SD card.
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so are you saying the htc sync doesnt have to actually sync? the phone never finds the htc sync on the computer. But I can get the computer to see the phone and access the sd card no problem.

Thanks for the write-up it worked just like planned. And with so many people returning for some reason or another this is just what we need
Im returning one and buying another at bestbuy HEHE

so will this return the Evo to shipped stock rom IF i did the OTA update? and will i be able to root if i have the OTA update?
thanks

I had the .6 stock(not root)and OTA updated to 1.47,how can I go back to .6 stock,I ran the .6 RUU,but it said main version older and refused to downgrade,anyone knows how do I reload the .6 back?my EVO ever rooted.

As far as I've been able to find by SEARCHING the forums:
NO
Once you do the OTA update you can NOT go back or downgrade or uninstall it or whatever.
This method posted is for installing a ROOTED ota update. ie, it was hacked, and rooted prior to being installed. If you downloaded it from sprint on your phone and installed it, your are SOL for now.

Sirchuk said:
As far as I've been able to find by SEARCHING the forums:
NO
Once you do the OTA update you can NOT go back or downgrade or uninstall it or whatever.
This method posted is for installing a ROOTED ota update. ie, it was hacked, and rooted prior to being installed. If you downloaded it from sprint on your phone and installed it, your are SOL for now.
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That sucks...oh well,thanks for the info.

They're working on a fix, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Most of the devs are taking the weekend off for one reason or another.
Here's the discussion thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714157

jasongthang said:
so are you saying the htc sync doesnt have to actually sync? the phone never finds the htc sync on the computer. But I can get the computer to see the phone and access the sd card no problem.
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Yes, sync be damned!

Thanks for the write up.
Couldnt get it to go. Tried EVERYthing mentioned. Keep running into Error 170 USB connection error. I did dl HTC sync and let all the drivers install and rebooted my PC. And the phone.
Also tried multiple USB ports.
Nada.

not sure if this is any help, but I think the person in this thread had that same error, I hate to have you dig through the thread but I want to say it was mentioned on one of the later pages. Not sure if this is applicable to what you are doing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723236

elegantai said:
not sure if this is any help, but I think the person in this thread had that same error, I hate to have you dig through the thread but I want to say it was mentioned on one of the later pages. Not sure if this is applicable to what you are doing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723236
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Thanks but sadly I've been through all the steps mentioned in all those links.
My USB is fine as I have been using it without issue.
I definitely cannot flash the .1 or .6 RUU.
I tried liquid jesus's method and it would not go either.
I'm stumped

Have u tried to flash the ruu as a zip?

I can not get ANY unroot method to work.

I need to return my phone because the earphone speaker is whacked out but I have spent the last couple hours trying to unroot it and NOTHING is working...
First I tried HTC Sync on my computer, and I get the Error [171]: USB Connecetion Error
Then I tried HTC sync on my bros computer (since I have unrooted using his laptop before with no problems) and I get a different error saying something about i have the wrong version of data utility updater or whatever.
I spent the last couple hours googleing both errors and looking for fixes, but for some reason I could not get any of them to work. I am as frustrated as can be rite now, and any help would be greatly appreciated....
I'd prefer some sort of "dumbed down" step by step process rather than being sent to a another link, because chances are I have tried that method already and I couldn't get it to work...
I also can not get adb shell to work. I installed the sdk, but it still wont show up...
any help from anybody will be greatly appreciated...

try applying the current over the air update. That took root away for many if I remember correctly.

did you enable USB debuging?

I tried searching for the ota's but they're not showing up.
also I am running dc 3.2 currently, which has debugging mode auto-enabled I believe.

So you tried using a stock rom from here to get your phone unrooted?
If you download one of those stock RUU roms it will be an exe file that will automatically install the rom to your phone...is this what you are saying isn't working?
Have you tried doing a full wipe/clear before running anything?

I had the same error when I was unrooting mine. I just unplugged the Evo while it still had the boot loader screen then ran the stock RUU. Worked like a charm.

yes. I tried installing the shipped RUU using HTC Sync, but sync keeps ****ting out on me and giving me errors. My only option seems to be unrooting my phone without using htc sync. But I have tried a couple of the methods e found, but none of them had detailed enough instructions for me to make them work....
I'v literally spent the majority of my day trying to unroot this damn phone and its driving me crazy.... I don't know wth the problem is.. I unrooted a previous EVO before, now it seems hopeless /:

Comrade P said:
I had the same error when I was unrooting mine. I just unplugged the Evo while it still had the boot loader screen then ran the stock RUU. Worked like a charm.
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what do you mean?

I GOT IT
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....

do the over the air update that is freshly released it will remove root and nand

Bang3r said:
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....
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In for this

starplaya93 said:
I need to return my phone because the earphone speaker is whacked out but I have spent the last couple hours trying to unroot it and NOTHING is working...
First I tried HTC Sync on my computer, and I get the Error [171]: USB Connecetion Error
Then I tried HTC sync on my bros computer (since I have unrooted using his laptop before with no problems) and I get a different error saying something about i have the wrong version of data utility updater or whatever.
I spent the last couple hours googleing both errors and looking for fixes, but for some reason I could not get any of them to work. I am as frustrated as can be rite now, and any help would be greatly appreciated....
I'd prefer some sort of "dumbed down" step by step process rather than being sent to a another link, because chances are I have tried that method already and I couldn't get it to work...
I also can not get adb shell to work. I installed the sdk, but it still wont show up...
any help from anybody will be greatly appreciated...
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Link to my tutorial (you will need adb though): http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7471721#post7471721

I'd find you the link but I'm at work right now but someone has a fix for that error. Basically I got that error whenever I tried to run the stock RUU and when the phone had the bootloader screen up I just took out the USB cable, stuck it back in, and then ran the RUU again.
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Bang3r said:
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....
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You have no idea how much i'm looking forward to your guide. If it works then you my friend deserve a metal.

starplaya93 said:
You have no idea how much i'm looking forward to your guide. If it works then you my friend deserve a metal.
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It's up: http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743192

This works if you're rooted and NAND unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915

cosine83 said:
This works if you're rooted and NAND unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
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Well...I guess I missed that one when I was tooling around, so I wrote my own. You're right. It clearly mentions needing the proper HBOOT, which I found was the key.. But it doesn't mention how to UN ROOT after you "Start Over." It's basically the same thing though...Cheers...

http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g-roms-hacks/19278-how-unroot-return-stock.html

Bang3r said:
Well...I guess I missed that one when I was tooling around, so I wrote my own. You're right. It clearly mentions needing the proper HBOOT, which I found was the key.. But it doesn't mention how to UN ROOT after you "Start Over." It's basically the same thing though...Cheers...
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When I place the PC zip file on my sd card and then boot into Hboot, it fails to recognize the card.
I used simple root to root my phone and I am running the .79 Hboot.
I'm trying to follow your instructions but I am about ready to throw this god dam phone at the wall and use insurance to get another one

starplaya93 said:
When I place the PC zip file on my sd card and then boot into Hboot, it fails to recognize the card.
I used simple root to root my phone and I am running the .79 Hboot.
I'm trying to follow your instructions but I am about ready to throw this god dam phone at the wall and use insurance to get another one
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You have the wrong H Boot. See here: http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7471721#post7471721
Should work on any .79 HBOOT in theory, but you have to change it to the .76 one before the RUU or the zip step you are having trouble with. Do Toast's step two which is found in the thread linked above.

[Q] gingerbreak root problem

I've been trying to root my epic 2.2 with gingerbreak and it doesn't work. I've done It before and now it says "Not sure what happened.exploit failed or reboot failed. Reboot manually and see if you have Superuser" I did everything right
Does anyone know how to fix this?

mummer96 said:
I've been trying to root my epic 2.2 with gingerbreak and it doesn't work. I've done It before and now it says "Not sure what happened.exploit failed or reboot failed. Reboot manually and see if you have Superuser" I did everything right
Does anyone know how to fix this?
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Use the 1 click
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marcusant said:
Use the 1 click
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Which one?

The one for cwm 3.0.2.5
if you cant live large, look big in the coffin!!!

Also, supposedly, gingerbreak only works on phones that have odined to ec05. That's the consensus at least.
Sent from my perfect epic

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The one for cwm 3.0.2.5
if you cant live large, look big in the coffin!!!
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I keep getting "phone not connected" any suggestions
I have tried all available options for troubleshooting and can not figure it out. The drivers are good, different cords, different Root techniques, I mean everything ... but my phone won't connect even after re-installing the samsung drivers.
Windows Vista
64 bit
phone EC05
firmware 2.2.1
stock everything

hooover said:
I keep getting "phone not connected" any suggestions
I have tried all available options for troubleshooting and can not figure it out. The drivers are good, different cords, different Root techniques, I mean everything ... but my phone won't connect even after re-installing the samsung drivers.
Windows Vista
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Did you try a different usb port or a different pc, if available?
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zanderman112 said:
Did you try a different usb port or a different pc, if available?
Sent from my perfect epic
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I have tried all ports on my PC, no I haven't tried to use another PC though.
I just Rooted my friends brand new epic 10 days ago. I just can't figure out how to make my device connect as itself instead of "unknown"

Try the Bonsai MasterKey Unlocker, you will like it better than the stock CWM 3.0.2.5
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I am also going thru the same senerial a you... if you find a "fix" for this will you please reply....like wise from me. I have even tried putting th e epic in "DL" mode. But odin does not acknowlege my phone. Hit me up . Thnx.
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Get a better usb cable radioshack has gold tip usb cables they always work. Or go too verizon and buy the usb cable for the droid pro

Top Nurse said:
Try the Bonsai MasterKey Unlocker, you will like it better than the stock CWM 3.0.2.5
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I second this

pacoz said:
I am also going thru the same senerial a you... if you find a "fix" for this will you please reply....like wise from me. I have even tried putting th e epic in "DL" mode. But odin does not acknowlege my phone. Hit me up . Thnx.
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Before Odin can detect it you must first make sure your computer can detect your phone. That way you'll know if the drivers work fine. If it does then get a new USB cable to connect it while using odin. I got a rocketfish usb cable and it works better than the samsung one...or any usb cable such as a blackberry's works fine.

hooover said:
I have tried all ports on my PC, no I haven't tried to use another PC though.
I just Rooted my friends brand new epic 10 days ago. I just can't figure out how to make my device connect as itself instead of "unknown"
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When trying to root make sure you aren't using a stock samsung usb cable. Some have been successful using them while rooting but for most it sucks. Are you enabling usb debugging?

I am having the same problem. Gingerbreak failed to run with the same error, and no amount of different cable or port (tried three of each) will avoid the phone not connected message when attempting one click root. I'd love to hear ideas to resolve either of these or other rooting options.
Update - tried the Bonsai unlocker mentioned in this thread, and tried the one click method on a second machine to which I had never connected my device. In all cases, got a phone connection failure. And yes, I have enabled USB debugging, and when I disable it, I am able to mount the phone just fine and see the external memory card, so there's nothing wrong with the USB port or cable. I have a relatively new replacement phone that came preloaded with Froyo. Maybe something has been done to newer devices to disable this ability? Can't imagine what else could be wrong.
thanks,
-- robert

rmingee said:
I am having the same problem. Gingerbreak failed to run with the same error, and no amount of different cable or port (tried three of each) will avoid the phone not connected message when attempting one click root. I'd love to hear ideas to resolve either of these or other rooting options.
Update - tried the Bonsai unlocker mentioned in this thread, and tried the one click method on a second machine to which I had never connected my device. In all cases, got a phone connection failure. And yes, I have enabled USB debugging, and when I disable it, I am able to mount the phone just fine and see the external memory card, so there's nothing wrong with the USB port or cable. I have a relatively new replacement phone that came preloaded with Froyo. Maybe something has been done to newer devices to disable this ability? Can't imagine what else could be wrong.
thanks,
-- robert
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My bad - apparently I didn't have the right drivers installed. I assumed since I could connect in USB mode without debugging I had the right drivers, but apparently not. Sorry to bother. In case anyone else runs into this, I apparently can't post a URL to help you, so go look for a post on the Epic "All Things Root" forum on Android Forums,
It appears I am successfully rooted after having to reboot the phone once after a failure the first time I ran. Woohoo! Now I can do a true full backup.
-- robert

The only way I could get mine to work (I would get the same errors using gingerbreak) I restored the phone to factory settings using the samsung recovery mode. Press power volume down and camera button. Your volume buttons are used to highlight the text and the home key is used to select. Wipe cache 3 times, and wipe the dalvick (spelled wrong) 3 times, then reset phone back to factory settings through here. Remember you will lose everything so back up your apps using AppBrain. I ran GingerBreak again and it worked perfectly. I would also get the same errors when trying to odin. Its been that way everysince I updated to 2.2. By the way I am EC05, did that before I updated because I was running midNight Rom.
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Stuck in boot loop with no USB option

I just inherited a t-mobile phone that was rooted. I installed the latest version of TWRP and tried to re-root it but now it's in a boot loop and on top of that I can't connect the phone to a computer b/c I get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. I've re-installed the drivers and I've tried the toothpick trick. Nothing is working. What are my options?

jconway1968 said:
I just inherited a t-mobile phone that was rooted. I installed the latest version of TWRP and tried to re-root it but now it's in a boot loop and on top of that I can't connect the phone to a computer b/c I get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. I've re-installed the drivers and I've tried the toothpick trick. Nothing is working. What are my options?
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First wrong section...second I'd say flash a different Rom/kernel pair... or redo your recovery from Odin
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bmg002 said:
First wrong section...second I'd say flash a different Rom/kernel pair... or redo your recovery from Odin
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First, I believe this is the correct section - the phone I am working with is a T-Mobile Galaxy S II... Second, I can't Odin because I don't have a working usb connection. I've tried several different ROMS from this fine section and I get the same result... Boot Loop

If you flashed TWRP 2.6.3, that's your problem.
Flash 2.6.1

This is the wrong section because it has nothing to do with ROM development.
With that being said if you can still boot into twrp you still have hope. Try loading a different ROM into an SD card using a converter and slide back in the phone to properly wipe first then re flash.
I don't understand why you can't get a proper USB connection going but above suggestion may solve it.
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You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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jconway1968 said:
First, I believe this is the correct section - the phone I am working with is a T-Mobile Galaxy S II... Second, I can't Odin because I don't have a working usb connection. I've tried several different ROMS from this fine section and I get the same result... Boot Loop
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Just to confirm a few things: where do you not have the working USB connection? in download mode? If so, I'd try reinstalling the drivers.
Also, I see in your sig that you state your phones are:
Asus Nexus 7
Sprint Galaxy Note 2
Neither of which is a SGH-T989. Are you sure you are flashing the correct ROM/Kernel for your device?
also you said it came rooted but you re-rooted it. What process did you use to re-root it?
One last thing: you say you got it second hand, are you sure it is a T-Mobile galaxy S 2? May want to check under the battery for a "T989" or "i9100". The i9100 is NOT a T-Mobile galaxy S 2. It should be SGH-T989 if they didn't give you incorect info about the phone.
You could also try a different USB cable or hub. I've had USB extension cables give me grief and the front ports on my PC don't like my phone.

bmg002 said:
Just to confirm a few things: where do you not have the working USB connection? in download mode? If so, I'd try reinstalling the drivers.
Also, I see in your sig that you state your phones are:
Asus Nexus 7
Sprint Galaxy Note 2
Neither of which is a SGH-T989. Are you sure you are flashing the correct ROM/Kernel for your device?
also you said it came rooted but you re-rooted it. What process did you use to re-root it?
One last thing: you say you got it second hand, are you sure it is a T-Mobile galaxy S 2? May want to check under the battery for a "T989" or "i9100". The i9100 is NOT a T-Mobile galaxy S 2. It should be SGH-T989 if they didn't give you incorect info about the phone.
You could also try a different USB cable or hub. I've had USB extension cables give me grief and the front ports on my PC don't like my phone.
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Thanks for your help. Here are the answers to your questions:
I think there is something wrong with the micro USB input on the phone. I have reinstalled the drivers several times. I have tried different cables and different computers. I even tried the toothpick trick. No luck.
I do have a GN2. The SG2 is for my daughter...
It is a genuine SGH-T989 I checked under the battery.

soupysoup said:
You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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Where do I find and how do I put a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 on my micro sd card? I've always used goomanager in the past but obviously that won't work in this case...

jconway1968 said:
Where do I find and how do I put a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 on my micro sd card? I've always used goomanager in the past but obviously that won't work in this case...
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Everything I've found requires a computer connection. I need to be able to flash it back from v2.6.3.1 using TWRP to do it. Is that possible?

soupysoup said:
You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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One more piece of information that might be helpful... When I try to wipe the cache I get this message "Formatting Data using make_ext4fs function" and it stays stuck there. I've left it for over 30 minutes and it doesn't ever move from that screen. Hope that helps... I really need some help here.

jconway1968 said:
One more piece of information that might be helpful... When I try to wipe the cache I get this message "Formatting Data using make_ext4fs function" and it stays stuck there. I've left it for over 30 minutes and it doesn't ever move from that screen. Hope that helps... I really need some help here.
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In twrp settings change it to use rm instead of formatting
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jconway1968 said:
Everything I've found requires a computer connection. I need to be able to flash it back from v2.6.3.1 using TWRP to do it. Is that possible?
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If u go to the dev section on this phone and look around a bit, u will find the twrp thread, in that thread is a flashabke copy of 2.6.1.0, if u can't find it pm me, I have a copy, all u would need to do is put the zip file on any micro SD card then put it in the phone and flash it with the twrp u have now, it will revert it back to 2.6.1.0 and that should fix ur prob, but like I said of u can't find it pm me and I'll shoot u a copy
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soupysoup said:
If u go to the dev section on this phone and look around a bit, u will find the twrp thread, in that thread is a flashabke copy of 2.6.1.0, if u can't find it pm me, I have a copy, all u would need to do is put the zip file on any micro SD card then put it in the phone and flash it with the twrp u have now, it will revert it back to 2.6.1.0 and that should fix ur prob, but like I said of u can't find it pm me and I'll shoot u a copy
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Ok so I Flashed it and now it's stuck on the Blue Teamwin screen???

jconway1968 said:
Ok so I Flashed it and now it's stuck on the Blue Teamwin screen???
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Let it sit on the TeamWin screen for a minute or so... I find it sometimes takes a little bit.
If it doesn't ever get past there, try hooking it up to a PC and see if you can get ADB to load (presuming you have ADB installed and ADB drivers installed). If you can, try to do an "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg" and a "adb logcat > logcat.txt" and zip those up and toss them on here.
If you CAN'T get into adb, I would try hooking the phone up to Kies and see if it will do anything for you.
Or you could try following this guide as you have the T-Mobile SGH-T989 (not the Telus SGH-T989D):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
BUT make sure to grab the correct stock image file for whatever version your android currently is (ie if you are on Android 2.3.6, then make sure to get the T-mobile KL1 2.3.6 stock image).
Also, what ROM did you flash? was it a 4.3 ROM? If so, did you update your radio before you flashed the ROM? I think 4.1+ needs the updated radio to function properly.
I know you said you can't connect through ODIN, but I'm hoping it is because of some odd driver or odd ODIN version. That thread has the stuff to make it all work I believe.
I'm really hoping you can get ADB to work. If you can pull a logcat of your bootup process, it will be much easier to figure out what went wrong.

bmg002 said:
Let it sit on the TeamWin screen for a minute or so... I find it sometimes takes a little bit.
If it doesn't ever get past there, try hooking it up to a PC and see if you can get ADB to load (presuming you have ADB installed and ADB drivers installed). If you can, try to do an "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg" and a "adb logcat > logcat.txt" and zip those up and toss them on here.
If you CAN'T get into adb, I would try hooking the phone up to Kies and see if it will do anything for you.
Or you could try following this guide as you have the T-Mobile SGH-T989 (not the Telus SGH-T989D):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
BUT make sure to grab the correct stock image file for whatever version your android currently is (ie if you are on Android 2.3.6, then make sure to get the T-mobile KL1 2.3.6 stock image).
Also, what ROM did you flash? was it a 4.3 ROM? If so, did you update your radio before you flashed the ROM? I think 4.1+ needs the updated radio to function properly.
I know you said you can't connect through ODIN, but I'm hoping it is because of some odd driver or odd ODIN version. That thread has the stuff to make it all work I believe.
I'm really hoping you can get ADB to work. If you can pull a logcat of your bootup process, it will be much easier to figure out what went wrong.
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You guys are great!!! I really appreciate all the help. No matter what I do, ADB, Kies, different cables, different computers, nothing gets past the "USB Device Not Recognized" pop up. I let it sit for 15 minutes, twice. Still no love... I loaded TWRP_2.6.1.0_Hercules and then reboot and that's when it got stuck. Prior to that I had loaded TMobileT989UVMC6RootedDeodexed Rom. I forget where I got it. I'm pretty sure it was a 4.1.2 based rom.

jconway1968 said:
You guys are great!!! I really appreciate all the help. No matter what I do, ADB, Kies, different cables, different computers, nothing gets past the "USB Device Not Recognized" pop up. I let it sit for 15 minutes, twice. Still no love... I loaded TWRP_2.6.1.0_Hercules and then reboot and that's when it got stuck. Prior to that I had loaded TMobileT989UVMC6RootedDeodexed Rom. I forget where I got it. I'm pretty sure it was a 4.1.2 based rom.
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weird... I am not sure why it is being so fussy with your phone.
Hopefully somebody has a better suggestion than I do, but my next thought is to try ebay-ing the phone in hopes that somebody gives you a few bucks for it. It sounds to me like the internal memory module is dying and the USB port is shot.
Is your water damage sticker pink/red or missing? It should be under the battery.
I hate thinking that the phone is just dead, but without being able to connect it to the PC in either recovery or download mode and not being able to boot into a ROM or recovery, I think the next step is to scrap it and hope somebody can send you a few bucks... or if you have experience soldering, maybe try replacing the USB connector?
I could be wrong mind you... The only time I had issues like that it was due to a badly flashed recovery and I needed to use ODIN to get back up and running. As a thought, do you have a Windows XP 32-bit computer you could try plugging the phone into? And while the phone is plugged in, can you check device manager for all devices? maybe try installing the drivers manually? I suggest windows XP 32bit because that is what I use the majority of the time with my phone. I've also used Windows 7 64-bit and it worked.

bmg002 said:
weird... I am not sure why it is being so fussy with your phone.
Hopefully somebody has a better suggestion than I do, but my next thought is to try ebay-ing the phone in hopes that somebody gives you a few bucks for it. It sounds to me like the internal memory module is dying and the USB port is shot.
Is your water damage sticker pink/red or missing? It should be under the battery.
I hate thinking that the phone is just dead, but without being able to connect it to the PC in either recovery or download mode and not being able to boot into a ROM or recovery, I think the next step is to scrap it and hope somebody can send you a few bucks... or if you have experience soldering, maybe try replacing the USB connector?
I could be wrong mind you... The only time I had issues like that it was due to a badly flashed recovery and I needed to use ODIN to get back up and running. As a thought, do you have a Windows XP 32-bit computer you could try plugging the phone into? And while the phone is plugged in, can you check device manager for all devices? maybe try installing the drivers manually? I suggest windows XP 32bit because that is what I use the majority of the time with my phone. I've also used Windows 7 64-bit and it worked.
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Thanks again for your time and suggestions... I've always been very impressed with the xda community. I actually got this phone, used, from Swappa. And I am in the process of returning it for a refund. But the seller is being difficult and is trying to stick me with the phone. I was just trying to salvage it on my own, just in case... Thanks again.

jconway1968 said:
Thanks again for your time and suggestions... I've always been very impressed with the xda community. I actually got this phone, used, from Swappa. And I am in the process of returning it for a refund. But the seller is being difficult and is trying to stick me with the phone. I was just trying to salvage it on my own, just in case... Thanks again.
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that sucks. I've heard good things about Swappa, but living in Canada I can't use it. My opinion it sounds like you got a dud and based on how hard the guy is fighting to not give you a refund, I wouldn't be surprised if he knew it was doa and just fluked out and get it running before he sold it. Or maybe it got water damaged and he knew it would fail soon so he sold it before it completely quit.
I hope you get it all sorted out.
Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

bmg002 said:
that sucks. I've heard good things about Swappa, but living in Canada I can't use it. My opinion it sounds like you got a dud and based on how hard the guy is fighting to not give you a refund, I wouldn't be surprised if he knew it was doa and just fluked out and get it running before he sold it. Or maybe it got water damaged and he knew it would fail soon so he sold it before it completely quit.
I hope you get it all sorted out.
Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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You were great!!! Thanks again...