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One-Click Root?

Any plans for a One-Click Root app using the gfree method? I know there VISIONary, but I've heard some bad things about it.

I used visionary r12 abd survived....i dont see the point to reroot usibg gfree.
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jark99 said:
I used visionary r12 abd survived....i dont see the point to reroot usibg gfree.
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Depends if you want S-OFF or not. Gfree gives you full radio S-OFF, which is much safer than if you only have the "fake" S-OFF from the eng hboot.
Also, gfree gives you SuperCID and SIM unlock too.
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[Q] Is root yet possible for hboot 1.06?

I have a us cellular htc desire running 2.2 with hboot 1.06. I just got it a couple days ago and have been searching continuiously for a method to root. With the s-on it makes it difficult i assume and searched for methods of making it s-off but havent found anything. Can anyone please let me know of any ways that are known to root if any for this particular hboot. Thank you in advanced.

bump... im really looking for a way to root my us cellular desire as well

Can anyone just give me a simple yes or no on this?
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To root i used unrevoked..but i dont think will work on ur hboot..never heard ur version..
So the response is no..no one i thi k know it
S-on is not a problem by the way..u can have root and s-on on the desire
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andQlimax said:
To root i used unrevoked..but i dont think will work on ur hboot..never heard ur version..
So the response is no..no one i thi k know it
S-on is not a problem by the way..u can have root and s-on on the desire
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Thank you for the reply, guess the only thing to do is give it a shot.
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MrSpradlen said:
Thank you for the reply, guess the only thing to do is give it a shot.
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You can try to Root the phone with the Visionary APK, but it just gives a half-root, not a full root. Clockwork and AmonRa will not change the Recovery without S-OFF.
Until someone figures out how to set S-ON to S-OFF, we cannot install any ROMs.

[Q] Eng S-OFF

hi, i just bought a desire z and permrooted with visionary r12. how do i get eng s-off so i can flash radios? because the guides i saw here said i should first get temp root then push the hboot.img then permroot. my prob is i am already perm rooted but not yet eng s-off

Visionary is not recommended for permanent root because it doesn't work reliably for all phones.
I would follow the procedure listed in the wiki, it uses gfree and will give you true S-OFF.
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where can i find this gfree?

Have you opened your eyes and read the stickies?
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There are guides all over the Dev forum, like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097977

Rooting

Does anyone know of a safe way to root the g2 that a noob can do. I used to visonary to obtain perm root and and bricked my phone. So im looking for something simple that wont cause me any problems
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test drive using visionary temp root ( one click ) if u like root use visionary gfree method....i new jack and i rooted when i was drunk...totally easy.
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paulwoods1114 said:
Does anyone know of a safe way to root the g2 that a noob can do. I used to visonary to obtain perm root and and bricked my phone. So im looking for something simple that wont cause me any problems
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The safest way to root your device is to follow the method in the wiki, the only way you can brick your device with that method is if you mistype something.
I had never rooted a device until the G2 and did so the day the devs achieved root while having a cocktail after work. Just double check your typing before sending the commands and all will be well.
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smokeuout said:
test drive using visionary temp root ( one click ) if u like root use visionary gfree method....i new jack and i rooted when i was drunk...totally easy.
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This really isn't good advice. OP should read the sticky about Visionary having a high chance of bricking devices before trying to temproot. Follow the guide in the wiki for root, it works well just follow instructions and go slow.

using visionary has low brick rate for temp root...only using it for permroot yields a risk. i only stated what was easiest for me. btw its great advice...lol
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smokeuout said:
using visionary has low brick rate for temp root...only using it for permroot yields a risk. i only stated what was easiest for me. btw its great advice...lol
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But the OP stated that Visionary bricked their device when they attempted to root it and you recommended they use Visionary again.
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if u go to the visionary website it states clearly there is no risk for temp root only permroot...but u can also use z4root instead...not sure if thats safer or not

martonikaj said:
This really isn't good advice. OP should read the sticky about Visionary having a high chance of bricking devices before trying to temproot. Follow the guide in the wiki for root, it works well just follow instructions and go slow.
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you should know that is specifically regarding the permanent root option.
I wouldn't think twice about temp rooting with visionary. it's not going to harm anything. nonetheless, follow the wiki. it's the way to go.

Best way to root is the xda wiki meathod which i used. its based on gfree meathod. also if u have a branded device u need to create a goldcard first and downgrade if your not at firmware 1.34xxx

Why will this forum not rid itself of the visionary ****. It has ruined so many phones it's just GROSSLY irresponsible for the devs to leave that trash on here. It truly is.

This one is the safest method.
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[Q] How to root my desire z?

I recently bought a second hand desire z, it comes with android 2.3.3, hboot 0.85.0013
How do I root it? Permanant root, do I need to downgrade?

sebastianlow said:
I recently bought a second hand desire z, it comes with android 2.3.3, hboot 0.85.0013
How do I root it? Permanant root, do I need to downgrade?
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yes you have to downgrade... i used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
...for perm root i would suggest to use the wiki guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD

thanks, no one click root? It looks so complicated...

There is also a one click root... But i dont recommend it, because it has a high potential to brick your phone
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Thanks! I rooted it yesterday, took me 5 hours to downgrade and root, but was all worth it. Wasnt very hard, the steps were easy to follow. (I have some experience with adb)
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