Will it work on my incredible
To my knowledge it won't work. I tried it and had no success. wasted money. However, you will root your phone using unrevoked 3.2. It's a 1 click methed that entails you connecting your phone to your pc and 1 click does the rest.
Is the incredible linux based?
Desertburn said:
Is the incredible linux based?
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android is linux based so all android phones (including incredible) are linux based. however the exploits may not be the same. just use unrevoked if u want to root the incredible.
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May I know is there a way for MAC OSX?
Cause I only have a macbook pro.
Anyone know please tell me.
Thanks
I done mine on a macbook pro mate.
I used windows on here too though for the ruu.exe.
I find it really worth while to have windows installed on a MBP, just install it through bootcamp!
Guitarfreak26 said:
I done mine on a macbook pro mate.
I used windows on here too though for the ruu.exe.
I find it really worth while to have windows installed on a MBP, just install it through bootcamp!
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Can I do it in VMWare Fusion?
Though I've not tried it myself, there should be no problem running the RUU through Windows on VMware Fusion so long as you've attached your phone to the virtual machine.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Though I've not tried it myself, there should be no problem running the RUU through Windows on VMware Fusion so long as you've attached your phone to the virtual machine.
Regards,
Dave
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So should I just the current method for rooting?
The r3 one?!
R3 should be fine, as long as you use the Linux ISO image in Fusion.
Regards,
Dave
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R3 should be fine, as long as you use the Linux ISO image in Fusion.
Regards,
Dave
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Thanks,
But may I know what can I do with my phone after root?
Cause new to using Android.
To be brutally honest, if you don't know the reasons why you want to root, you probably don't need to root.
However, that being said, here are some good reasons why you might wish to do so:
1. Market Enabler - if you're in a region that doesn't allow paid apps, you can use Market Enabler to "spoof" your region in the Market to allow you to buy apps.
2. Apps2SD - if you're the sort of person who is going to install hundreds of apps on your phone, you'll appreciate the ability to install your apps to your SD card instead of phone memory.
3. Custom ROMs - whilst these are currently thin on the ground for the Desire, if you want to play with other ROMs, you'll need to root to install custom ROMs. This may become more important when Android 2.2 is released, as HTC are historically very slow providing updates for their devices (Hero -I'm looking at you!
4. Specific apps - some apps (e.g. Titanium Backup) require root access to function correctly. The same applies to other features like wireless tethering via WiFi or Bluetooh.
5. Control - you are just the sort of person who wants to know they are in complete control of their device. Whilst it is currently possible to root (thanks to Paul @ MoDaCo), future updates may prevent it so by rooting now you keep your options open.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dave
What else do I need for the rooting?
Cause I just downloaded the Linux ISO
Thanks
Hello, I've rooted a few phones (Nexus One, HTC Fender, Sprint HTC Hero) so I'm not new to this. I am wondering what the best and easiest root method for the EVO. The main reason I want root is for the Wireless Tether application so hopefully that will work with the EVO.
Thanks
READ its pretty easy
i have used both toast and rom manager both are simple
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Hello, I've rooted a few phones (Nexus One, HTC Fender, Sprint HTC Hero) so I'm not new to this. I am wondering what the best and easiest root method for the EVO. The main reason I want root is for the Wireless Tether application so hopefully that will work with the EVO.
Thanks
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This kind of post is made for the general forum, please take these kind of questions there. But to answer your question, I would say the unrevoked method is probably the easiest, that is just my opinion. I recommend toasts method however if you can follow the directions carefully.
I have tried the guides and I get no where. My software version is 1.32.651.6.
GrandMstrBud said:
I have tried the guides and I get no where. My software version is 1.32.651.6.
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You're going to need to provide a lot more information than that or no one can help you.
GrandMstrBud said:
Hello, I've rooted a few phones (Nexus One, HTC Fender, Sprint HTC Hero) so I'm not new to this. I am wondering what the best and easiest root method for the EVO. The main reason I want root is for the Wireless Tether application so hopefully that will work with the EVO.
Thanks
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Don't do the unrevoked method.
do the 3 click root method..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=click+root
its basically toasts method put into a script.
I had no knowledge on how to root before I came to android. The first method I tryed worked like a charm for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701152
And then if you want to unlock NAND (which there is really no reason not to)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705113
Unless you know how to use ADB, then toasts is just fine. The 3 step method I have yet to try, I don't want to because this way is fine for me.
The 3 click root is awesome
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I got it going yesterday, it would not take the PC36IMG.zip file. I finally found that after formatting the memory card again it worked fine. I did format it through the phone but still got invalid image error. I formatted it to a FAT32 in windows and it worked fine. BTW I used the toast method and part 1 and 2 worked like a charm. I just put on a stock rooted ROM since this phone is for my wife and she doesn’t care what’s on it. I just wanted to be able to install wireless tether and ROM manager.
Just seen this. Anyone tried it?
Adds one click root & reflash for Desire, Aria, HeroC, EVO & Incredible
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http://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire/
http://www.unrevoked.com/
why dont you try it? report back when bricked.
Used it on my Desire earlier today, worked great
Did it through Ubuntu though, but sure it works just as well in Windows with V3.1.
someone posted youtube video of it being flashed... not great quality though.. looks fairly simple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AuLAmX-LXA
Just used it on an already rooted desire
Only used it to get rid of stock recovery for clockworkmod
Works absolutely fantastic on a macbook pro
Just run the file
Connect your phone to your computer and it does everything automatic, just let it run for a minute it'll tell you what's going on, you'll end up in the recovery of your choice
100 stars to the devs of this!!! i'd donate a whole frickin keg if i could
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why dont you try it? report back when bricked.
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Any point to this post?
This is looking pretty sweet for those of us who wanted an automated process Can anyone tell me how unrooting would work for this, in anticipation of the official Froyo update from HTC?
Used this yesterday, worked like a charm.. 1 minute, one click.
Installed Official FroYo Sense ROM...
Using this method you no longer need a goldcard at all.
so this is easy way to root a phone?
I did it yesterday. Incredibly easy and straightforward once you have the android drivers installed.
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Using this method you no longer need a goldcard at all.
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Even if the phone is locked to an operator? Can anyone comment on this? Thanks..
aidanbree said:
I did it yesterday. Incredibly easy and straightforward once you have the android drivers installed.
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can you explain?
Would this preserve the data on your phone/sd card?
Tried this loads of times. Just sits there telling me to plug the phone in and enable usb debugging!
There is a thread on this in the Dev. forum. It might be worth posting any issues you have in there.
You need to install HTC Sync, then uninstall it, leaving the drivers installed. Install the driver that is included in the download package, connect the phone then click! This is on win7.
I have used this method and rooted my Desire! Thanks for the info. I am now thinking of installing a custom image of 2.2 to try. I would like to backup settings and applications before I do this. Any tips on how to do this? Has anyone else done this successfully?
I tried it yesterday and it worked fine! All you have to do is plug your usb cable and start the application. After a few restarts, the phone is rooted. You don't lose any settings, and your ROM stays untouched. You also have ClockWorkMod recovery flashed and you're ready to flash any ROM!
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pd555 said:
I have used this method and rooted my Desire! Thanks for the info. I am now thinking of installing a custom image of 2.2 to try. I would like to backup settings and applications before I do this. Any tips on how to do this? Has anyone else done this successfully?
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You could use Titanium Backup to back your stuff up.
any word on how to unroot?
Hello There Fellow Desire HD Users,
Im A Bit Of A Noob When It It Comes To This
Basically I Want To Know If It Is Possible To Root My Desire HD And Install CyanogenMod 7.3 On A Mac??
If Anyone Has A Tutorial For Dummies That Would Be Great.
Thanks
You can use VirtualBox to install Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial.
What version software is your DHD on now?
You definitely shouldn't use a VirtualBox instance when everything works fine with Mac.
Most of the binaries that are used to gain root run on the phone.
The other binary is 'adb' (Android Debug Bridge), which is available for mac.
Thankyou All For Your Replies,
But This Post Is Of No Use To Me Anymore As I Decided To Do The Offical Upgrade.
Allthough If I Dont Like It I Will Wait Till It Is Rootable And Root It
masterflyrking said:
Thankyou All For Your Replies,
But This Post Is Of No Use To Me Anymore As I Decided To Do The Offical Upgrade.
Allthough If I Dont Like It I Will Wait Till It Is Rootable And Root It
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Sorry to rain on your parade, but IMHO it ain't gonna happen. Dev's just dont have the time or inclination to look for a fresh exploit when getting root is really as simple as downgrading, and it really is quite simple see here no need to install windows it all involves using adb so just install the SDK and away you go.
I used parrallels to do the actual rooting, the tools are very easy for windows and they dont seem to exist for the mac
Can anyone point me in the right direction to root my Verizon HTC One on a Mac?? I've searched and searched with no luck. Thank you!!
Mario8267 said:
Can anyone point me in the right direction to root my Verizon HTC One on a Mac?? I've searched and searched with no luck. Thank you!!
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Can't do it. Windows or Linux only.
Not having a mac, I have no personal experience working with android on one. I believe some have had luck running a linux live distribution via usb or disc for running rumrunner. That would gain S-off, bootloader unlock and allow flashing a custom recovery and installing superuser. Best bet is to read the rumrunner s-off thread in the original development forum.
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I recently rooted my phone despite having a MacBook Pro. I tried running rumrunner via Parallels with both a Linux Live distro and Windows 7. Both didn't work.
I ended up installing Bootcamp and booted onto my Windows partition and only then was able to gain S-Off. You'll probably need Bootcamp sooner than later anyways.
I use bootcamp as well, works very well! If you do use bootcamp though I'd suggest installing windows 7 as it is compatible with much more than other versions of windows.
Worked fine on my Windows 7 parallels instance.
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