I am about to root my evo using Unrevoked and wants to know that once this is rooted, will I be able to get rid of some of the OEM programs, like, NASCAR, etc?
I think it.has to do more.with the roms,but then I've only been doing this for a couple of months.
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fechina said:
I am about to root my evo using Unrevoked and wants to know that once this is rooted, will I be able to get rid of some of the OEM programs, like, NASCAR, etc?
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Yes. The easiest way would be to use Titanium Backup to delete everything.
fechina said:
I am about to root my evo using Unrevoked and wants to know that once this is rooted, will I be able to get rid of some of the OEM programs, like, NASCAR, etc?
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Unrevoked alone will not get you where you want to be, you also need to run unrevoked-Forever(nand-off) which when combined with unrevoked(rooting) will give you both Root and Nand-Off, for simplicity sake, let's call this "full root", albeit the unrevoked team would correct me on my interpretation, the process remains the same.
Use unrevoked 3.21 ...it will give you full root. Then download root explorer and you will be able to go in and delete any of the sprint or other stuff you want. There are guides on here how to use root explorer and really its not that complicated. You can even save the apks you delete in case you decide you want them back. It worked for me.
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dianneeraser said:
Use unrevoked 3.21 ...it will give you full root. Then download root explorer and you will be able to go in and delete any of the sprint or other stuff you want. There are guides on here how to use root explorer and really its not that complicated. You can even save the apks you delete in case you decide you want them back. It worked for me.
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Cool, thanks a lot!!! I am going to do it now, hopefully, I get it right and don't brick my phone..LOL
Sweet....forgot to mention, in case you didn't know, immediately after rooting make a nandroid! Then start pulling out the sprint stuff!
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dianneeraser said:
Sweet....forgot to mention, in case you didn't know, immediately after rooting make a nandroid! Then start pulling out the sprint stuff!
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What is a "nandroid", and how do u do that?? LOL
fechina said:
What is a "nandroid", and how do u do that?? LOL
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Ha! after you root the phone...reboot into recovery and find nandroid and it allows you to make a "backup" of how your phone was. If you accidentally muck up your phone you can flash the nandroid backup and it'll restore the phone to how it was!
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This is like my 10th android phone however with trying to root this i noticed some techniques have a built in image file or whatever that won't let you install roms? I want to be able to install roms, is there a good one click root option for me? Also what would be the best kernel?
why do you actually have 60 posts? Were the other 59 in the development section as well?
Hhhmmm.......
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Everything you need is right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Supersonic&useskin=vector
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why do you actually have 60 posts? Were the other 59 in the development section as well?
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Was that a douchebag comment orrrrr are you actually asking? I don't use xda as much as i did droidxforums, androidforums, androidcentral, and droidforums...
lets not bicker about posts, and just get along.. simple question, quick answer......
1. Unrevoked
2. No one can tell you what will be a good kernel for your phone
3. Wrong section
They're all good kernels. Some just work better with some phones. It really depends on the phone.
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Nickdroid86 said:
This is like my 10th android phone however with trying to root this i noticed some techniques have a built in image file or whatever that won't let you install roms? I want to be able to install roms, is there a good one click root option for me? Also what would be the best kernel?
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I found its trial and error with different roms also like three previous poster stated depends on phone. Kernels are easy to flash. Just give em a couple days to settle in. its like getting a new puppy. At first it may not look like its going to work out. After a couple days and conditioning things are better lol. Good luck and enjoy your evo! I do!
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Q&A Section I believe would be a good place to start, dont you?
I use unrevoked getting failed but s now off without su..
then trying z4root and succes. I dont know how. I never see this method before. But it works for me..
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snxxxxx said:
I use unrevoked getting failed but s now off without su..
then trying z4root and succes. I dont know how. I never see this method before. But it works for me..
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Well you'll need to run unrevoked again because z4root only gives you temporary root, and goes away once the phone is rebooted, meaning you'll have to run it again.
teh roxxorz said:
Well you'll need to run unrevoked again because z4root only gives you temporary root, and goes away once the phone is rebooted, meaning you'll have to run it again.
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No my phone is still rooted. Now i use warm rls5, flash kernel, theme,and other and it still rooted.. like before id said. I dont know how it happen. I know in forum or other website that z4root just for temporary root for evo. But now my evo about 1 month being rooted by it with many flashing.
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Awkward...well if it unroots for any reason, or something happens, that's the course of action you should take.
teh roxxorz said:
Awkward...well if it unroots for any reason, or something happens, that's the course of action you should take.
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you really made me afraid. I really do not know why this could occur. you think what do I do now? I use the latest version unrevoked before and always failed. at least I tried 4 times. and when I use z4root, my evo be like now. all working with normal functions. superuser always work properly.
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snxxxxx said:
you really made me afraid. I really do not know why this could occur. you think what do I do now? I use the latest version unrevoked before and always failed. at least I tried 4 times. and when I use z4root, my evo be like now. all working with normal functions. superuser always work properly.
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Not trying to scare you, just saying from what I heard, you lose root after rebooting after z4root, unless the unrevoked did work. But if its all good, no need to go messing with it.
Nickdroid86 said:
This is like my 10th android phone however with trying to root this i noticed some techniques have a built in image file or whatever that won't let you install roms? I want to be able to install roms, is there a good one click root option for me? Also what would be the best kernel?
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ok if you just got the phone you probably have the newest hboot. I got my phone in december and i had the newest one at the time. (i dont know if its been updated). i wasnt able to use unrevoked, but maybe that has changed since. If you cant use unrevoked, then there should be a sticky on one of the categories, ( i think android development) that will tell you how to root your phone using SDK, abd, and your PC ( thats the way i did it).
As for kernels, like everyone has been saying, it really depends on how the device accepts the kernel, but I am currently using netarchy toastmod 4.3.1 cfs no havs sbc more universal. I would try using the netarchy toastmods, they seem to treat me the best. Download a few and then give them a try. For hardware version 004, dont use BFS... they will cause reboots constantly...
Enjoy your new phone and welcome to the family.
here is the kernels page i use...
http://www.qap.la/~netarchy/
Try this page for rooting...
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/htc-evo-4g/123714-everything-evo-rooting-nand-flashing-roms-wipe.html
Nickdroid86 said:
This is like my 10th android phone however with trying to root this i noticed some techniques have a built in image file or whatever that won't let you install roms? I want to be able to install roms, is there a good one click root option for me? Also what would be the best kernel?
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I believe this is what you're looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
Just plug your phone into your PC and launch the program. The program does all the work until your phone is rooted and nand unlocked. After it's rooted, you can install custom kernel, ROM's, radio's, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsoVzMadiQE
this works for me can't promise that it would work for anyone else....but if you use z4root and get temporary root you can then use rom manager to fully root your phone which will last after reboot and everything....
z4root gives you temporary root and Rom manager lets you flash a custom recovery/roms.
I don't see how a combination of the two would or could give you a NAND Unlock.
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Autoroot 2.5 ;-)
zerosquared said:
z4root gives you temporary root and Rom manager lets you flash a custom recovery/roms.
I don't see how a combination of the two would or could give you a NAND Unlock.
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He is correct... s-off / nand unlock is necessary for full root.. the evo is easy to root anyways....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
all i know is that i have done it twice and everything works including backing up or restoring
Thanks for this. I've had evo since launch, and it was easy to root 2.1, but am terrified if i need a freeplacement.
I'm sure ill try this first.
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scottspa74 said:
Thanks for this. I've had evo since launch, and it was easy to root 2.1, but am terrified if i need a freeplacement.
I'm sure ill try this first.
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Typically you don't have to worry about it for a freeplacement, If you root it all you have to do is flash a stock RUU and everything will go back to orignial. I had to take my wifes for repaired yesterday due to the flash quit working. I just installed a stock RUU from sprint. Had it fixed, went home re-rooted and restored with nandroid and you would never know.
Just use unrevoked. Its super easy to fully root your phone.
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worked for me on a friends htc hero. The download I used though gave my computer a virus and was caught by windows defender after the fact so be carefull were you download it from.
but the thing you will be missing is the ability to do a NANDbackup! Among other things that full root gives you.
Active_Matrix said:
but the thing you will be missing is the ability to do a NANDbackup! Among other things that full root gives you.
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Your right again Active Matrix. Ha Ha
wheres link to download zroot?
SayWhat10 said:
wheres link to download zroot?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Hey, guys. needs some advice here.
I rooted my evo like long time ago. However, I unrooted it since I have to bring it back to Sprint store to fix the charging port.
Anyways, i checked here, xda, and a few youtube clips. unrEVOked 3.3.2 from unrEVOked website, auto root from XDA, and the guide by Fred from here. I just wonder how you guy feel about these 3 ways, which way you guys recommend best to do now?
Just one quick question, unrEVOked 3.3.2 will trun NAND off too, right?
Created by the master himself!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
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unrevoked is the wuickest and easiest, and yes it willl give you nand unlocked.
dirkyd3rk said:
Created by the master himself!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
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Thanks, d3rk.
what's difference between this auto root and unrEVOked? i mean, seems it still use unrEVOked Forever at last?
teh roxxorz said:
unrevoked is the wuickest and easiest, and yes it willl give you nand unlocked.
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Thanks. But it seems, at last, all other methods still use unrEVOked Forever. Is that true? why is that?
JvIo55iBl3r said:
Thanks, d3rk.
what's difference between this auto root and unrEVOked? i mean, seems it still use unrEVOked Forever at last?
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This method is newer and its pretty good. When I used unrevoked I successfully rooted but my fastboot doesn't work. Everything I have to flash is done in hboot or recovery. Unrevoked is pretty damn good though.
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dirkyd3rk said:
This method is newer and its pretty good. When I used unrevoked I successfully rooted but my fastboot doesn't work. Everything I have to flash is done in hboot or recovery. Unrevoked is pretty damn good though.
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True dat, I noticed that the latest 2.5 auto root is just out like a week ago. And I watched the video guide about that, it takes much longer than unrEVOked. But it seems very automatic, just need some patient.
JvIo55iBl3r said:
True dat, I noticed that the latest 2.5 auto root is just out like a week ago. And I watched the video guide about that, it takes much longer than unrEVOked. But it seems very automatic, just need some patient.
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Unrevoked is the easiest method though. Get back in the rooting game man!
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dirkyd3rk said:
Unrevoked is the easiest method though. Get back in the rooting game man!
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XD.
like the first time, i chose toasted method, since it was the most complete way to root back then, even it's much more steps than unrEVOked. I want to do it more right this time too. i have to admit that all methods improved a lot now, just want to hear you guys' recommendation.
JvIo55iBl3r said:
XD.
like the first time, i chose toasted method, since it was the most complete way to root back then, even it's much more steps than unrEVOked. I want to do it more right this time too. i have to admit that all methods improved a lot now, just want to hear you guys' recommendation.
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Well you have 2 votes in here for unrevoked forever!
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dirkyd3rk said:
Well you have 2 votes in here for unrevoked forever!
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Again, thx.
any one else would like to share some experience here? I really appreciate it.
I have seen to many users run into problems with unrevoked. I did it manually using adb commands and it took a while but I knew what was going on if something messed up. That said, I watched a vid on that autoroot tool and it gives you a decent step-by-step with log if something messed up. I would recommend it, or of course, you could still use the manual method in the dev forum. The title says they are no longer updating it, but no releases have occurred since then so everything in it still applies.
Link added to manual method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045&highlight=stranger
JvIo55iBl3r said:
Again, thx.
any one else would like to share some experience here? I really appreciate it.
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I have used the auto root method on about 5 evo's worked like a charm everytime.. I spent about a month researching countless forums.. Was about to use unrevoked however was detoured because some people were not getting full root and various other problems.. From what I read now they all work.
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cmurray77 said:
I have used the auto root method on about 5 evo's worked like a charm everytime.. I spent about a month researching countless forums.. Was about to use unrevoked however was detoured because some people were not getting full root and various other problems.. From what I read now they all work.
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Heaterz16 said:
I have seen to many users run into problems with unrevoked. I did it manually using adb commands and it took a while but I knew what was going on if something messed up. That said, I watched a vid on that autoroot tool and it gives you a decent step-by-step with log if something messed up. I would recommend it, or of course, you could still use the manual method in the dev forum. The title says they are no longer updating it, but no releases have occurred since then so everything in it still applies.
Link added to manual method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045&highlight=stranger
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I really appreciate it, guys.
I've rooted 2 evos 2 heros a g1 a g2 an incredible and an eris all with unrevoked3 and it worked flawlessly. Just follow instructions and enjoy
Rooted 3 evos, 1 over xbox live, with unrevoked, and no problems. Just need the hboot drivers, install then uninstall htc sync, then run.
And don't forget to turn on usb debugging.
I'm opposite of some here, I've heard of tons of issues with Autoroot & the Evo, but fairly few with unrevoked.
I'd have to place my vote with unrevoked if you're looking for an automatic rooting process. Just remember that whatever you do, read the directions thoroughly.
plainjane said:
And don't forget to turn on usb debugging.
I'm opposite of some here, I've heard of tons of issues with Autoroot & the Evo, but fairly few with unrevoked.
I'd have to place my vote with unrevoked if you're looking for an automatic rooting process. Just remember that whatever you do, read the directions thoroughly.
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I agree, most people have issues with autoroot, from what I've seen and dealt with.
Thanks for those reminding and experience sharing. I guess it's much simpler to use unrEVOked there, besides, i m using MacOS, so no need to download those driver or sync for unrEVOked, am I right?
JvIo55iBl3r said:
Thanks for those reminding and experience sharing. I guess it's much simpler to use unrEVOked there, besides, i m using MacOS, so no need to download those driver or sync for unrEVOked, am I right?
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Everything you need for the Mac is contained in the unrevoked pkg. I've rooted 4 Evos using my Mac and it doesn't get any easier. Enjoy the root goodness and good luck!
I got the Galaxy 3 from the company. Just want to delete the bloated apps. No intend to install custom rom.
I need to run an company app on the phone. If the phone is rooted, the app will not run.
Thanks.
There is no other option.
If you wanna enjoy food u have to wash ur hand lol
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Why not root. Unbloat. Unroot.
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Why don't you just disable them under settings > apps..
joshnichols189 said:
Why don't you just disable them under settings > apps..
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Thanks. That works. Just disabled Media hub, Bonus app etc.
If I reboot the phone, do they run again?
Five0nIt said:
Why not root. Unbloat. Unroot.
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Can you tell me how to root and unroot without triggering the counting warning? Thanks.
Just look on the stickies
Root no trip the flash counter method
However, you could root any of the ways and use the app triangle away to reset the flash counter
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zrzhu said:
I got the Galaxy 3 from the company. Just want to delete the bloated apps. No intend to install custom rom.
I need to run an company app on the phone. If the phone is rooted, the app will not run.
Thanks.
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I do recall reading something about doing the opposite, temporarily unrooting in order for the OTA to install properly then enabling root again, but I can't for the life of me remember where or how it was done. It was just a tap of a button is all I can remember. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
RaymondPJR said:
I do recall reading something about doing the opposite, temporarily unrooting in order for the OTA to install properly then enabling root again, but I can't for the life of me remember where or how it was done. It was just a tap of a button is all I can remember. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Inside the root programs SuperSU or Super User, there are options to select "Temp Unroot"
bikrame said:
There is no other option.
If you wanna enjoy food u have to wash ur hand lol
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Haha nice analogy.
Btw is it true that the chances of bricking the gs3 is close to impossible?
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zrzhu said:
Thanks. That works. Just disabled Media hub, Bonus app etc.
If I reboot the phone, do they run again?
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No they will not restart upon a reboot. This is your best bet imo OP. As well as the easiest.
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cybrnook said:
Inside the root programs SuperSU or Super User, there are options to select "Temp Unroot"
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Actually I was trying to remember OTA Rootkeeper, but it's nice to know of this method too. Once you install OTA Rootkeeper it allows you to temporarily unroot.
Clear and safe temporary rooting?
I have no need for custom ROMs etc, just want to make complete backup, perhaps remove some apps and for curiosity try to run some game data analyzers. Can I do this with temporary rooting and is there some clear and safe howto for the S3 (currently seems to have JB 4.1.2) ?
What I want is to temp-root the phone, do some magic and then after restart use the original rom without root.
(Little OT, but if I do a permanent root and then unroot the phone, will I lose some data? They talk about "wipeout" and it sounds like a permanent lose of data.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Ari
ari.takku said:
I have no need for custom ROMs etc, just want to make complete backup, perhaps remove some apps and for curiosity try to run some game data analyzers. Can I do this with temporary rooting and is there some clear and safe howto for the S3 (currently seems to have JB 4.1.2) ?
What I want is to temp-root the phone, do some magic and then after restart use the original rom without root.
(Little OT, but if I do a permanent root and then unroot the phone, will I lose some data? They talk about "wipeout" and it sounds like a permanent lose of data.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Ari
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There is no such thing as "temporary root". You either have it, or you don't. You have the option (through root access) to remove root when you are finished with it.
You will not lose any data. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
I didn't answer the how to question because the answers are in the stickies.
1. you have to be rooted and on STOCK ZV9. the easiest way in my option is to lgnpst. here is a guide http://pastebin.com/g8hXBaaA
use this v9 tot file instead of the v7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091883&highlight=tot
2. you need to root v9 with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
3. you need to download the update zip and rename it update.zip. http://d-h.st/0a9
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
5. reboot into stock recovery. get into stock recovery by holding vol down+ home button+ power button until captive lights flash then release.
for some people programs such as romtoolbox's rebooter works and for others it doesnt but you can try.
6. choose "apply update from cache." then "update.zip"
7. you are now running JB.
8. restore root by using root keeper
9. if you want to reroot use the same method for zv9 above
Congrats, you have rooted jellybean!
LASTLY! Im not responsible for what you do to your phone!!!
Thanks to:
engine95
klyang88
jhgti
ALBERTOSCLN
fiddy619
kc_exactly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
any problems or fixes just let me know
javskies said:
Since people have been having problems or whatever with Kc's guide I am posting the link to the original way to flash jb which worked for me and others. All thanks go to him for making this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
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Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
kc_exactly said:
Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
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Welp didn't notice that was in there lol. Thanks for the catch
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so i made an actual guide because i did this in the car since kc removed his at the time.
here is the updated version which shouldn't cause a brick except for a few that make a mistake here or there.
Noob Question about this guide
First of all, thank you all for what you do for the Android community
I am obviously a noob, so please bear with me.
I recently used engine95's guide to root and unlock my Sprint LG Optimus G. It was simple and worked perfectly. I have not yet had a chance to attempt flashing any rom's and just noticed that I can actually have Jelly Bean now. So, I am rooted and unlocked. I have recently downloaded Titanium Backup, FreeGee, ROM Manager, Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, and ES File Explorer. I chose TWRP during the unlock procedure with FreeGee. I am now running Titanium Backup on everything (seems to be stuck at 96% with YouTube).
I am about to run through javskies guide to flashing JB (this guide just made more sense to me). I am hoping Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper will keep me from having to root again after the update, but if not, I think I can handle rooting again.
My main questions are:
1) I noticed something in another post about uninstalling FreeGee due to its current incompatibility with JB. Is this correct?
2) Looking at step 4 of javskies guide
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
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, I noticed that I do not see a file named 'cache' either when using ES File Explorer or Windows Explorer. (I haven't figured out how to paste a screenshot into a post, so I attached a JPEG screenshot.)
3) Because I did not see the /cache folder, I looked at the Flashing Guide and now I am even more confused because the steps for
ROM update without SDcard
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seem a bit out of my leauge...or maybe I am being lazy.
4) How would you all handle a wife/significant other who wants to kill me for spending hours on end reading through posts?
Honestly, if I can grasp how to manage the .zip file correctly in this procedure, I am sure I will be fine.
Because I know it matters...quick thanks to javskies, engine95, fiddy619, and kc_exactly for (unknowingly) getting me this far. Also to _Epic, who apparently is losing his patience with Android illiterates, like myself
Good grief, I hope this post ends up looking right...it is my very first time posting...(just noticed the 'preview' button.)
Thanks guys!
Cache is a folder in the root directory. That is the very bottom of directories. If your rooted you will see it. Put the file there.
And freegee is not compatible for the jelly bean update. So, you are correct to remove it. It will cause a soft brick.
The app is safe just sitting there. But if you run it after the update you will have problems. So, I would remove it for now. Out of sight, out of mind.
Part of the steps to fix the soft brick will be too format the whole phone. So, remove it. The creator of the app is a very active member here on xda. He is working on a fix. Just check back on xda. We will all know when it is fixed.
And it doesn't bother me what guide you use. If you read the bottom of my guide it is basically the same as this one.
I am not a hater. I like to help everyone. There is no competition.
The update process is confusing for new people. There is no way around it. Just follow the steps and you will be fine.
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As for the wife. Just say what we all do.
"Honey, I am sorry, I have to fix my phone."
Or
"Hey, one sec, I have to fix my phone"
Basically, any combination of something like that usually works.
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Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
bowhunt2005 said:
Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
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Thank you, bowhunt. I was feeling a bit too stupid to ask again after kc's thoughtful response. I will stop googling how to access the root folder now :victory:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
riceatusc said:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
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Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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uncle_seuss said:
Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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Well now I feel like an idiot for missing something so simple. haha. Thanks
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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ThrillerNstinct said:
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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This guide is geared more to people who are already unlocked. Check this one to flash via twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169074
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This guide worked well for me - I'm now ZVB stock rooted (not unlocked but do have FreeGee bought and installed). The hardest part was getting recovery to boot
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
EFEXR said:
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
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Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
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good to hear he's working out the kinks! hopefully he gets its before youre replacement phone so you can flash some of the great roms for this phone. gotta love the devs lol