I just got a replacement g2 from T-mobile and I'm wondering if it's a 1.72 phone and what method I should use to root it.
If its a Tmobile phone its either gonna be a 1.19 or 1.22, the 1.72 is for the desire z only. All Tmobile phones are rootable at this time.
To root use the link here - Xda wiki and use Rage to temp root + Gfree to perm root.
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mehralsmensch said:
I just got a replacement g2 from T-mobile and I'm wondering if it's a 1.72 phone and what method I should use to root it.
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Ok, how to check for 1.72.... you do this by reading the following line:
IT DOES NOT HAVE 1.72!!
There, you've checked.
And for future reference. Go to Menu > Settings > About Phone to check your software/radio/etc. versions.
martonikaj said:
And for future reference. Go to Menu > Settings > About Phone to check your software/radio/etc. versions.
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This is the answer the OP was looking for.
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Was wandering if there are any plans for this since the procedure to root SLCD with a disabled screen,trying to find where to touch the options is almost impossible for average non techies like me :/ anyone here has heard/read anything about it?
I have an Slcd desire and rooted using instructions found on this forum easily. You need to push a non default recovery think its clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 but going from memory there. Search function is your friend here.
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mikecsmith said:
I have an Slcd desire and rooted using instructions found on this forum easily. You need to push a non default recovery think its clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 but going from memory there. Search function is your friend here.
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yep
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7602850#post7602850
but as you can see half the proceedure is done blindfolded..wasted 2 good hours yesterday trying to tap things that i couln't see
This is only necessary if you have to downgrade your hboot. if you have a hboot version < 0.92 use this guide instead: [ROOT] Method for HBOOT 0.83 (SLCD phones)
mblaster said:
This is only necessary if you have to downgrade your hboot. if you have a hboot version < 0.92 use this guide instead: [ROOT] Method for HBOOT 0.83 (SLCD phones)
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well most desires do as they come preloaded with Froyo..
You have no idea how much of a pain this is
bump..Anyone has heard anything? :S
It isn't anything to do with SLCD support, it's that unrevoked3 cannot root froyo.
Sup guys just got my G2 and I'm set to perm root it. Just a quick question though,
with all the different guides and the wiki which is the most thorough and safest?
I'm not new to android or rooting. I've owned and rooted a G1, N1, and a MT3GS.
So I don't necessarily need a noob guide. Which method do you say is the best?
Definetly the rage method. Visionary is quite dangerous and a lot of people ended up semi-bricking their phones. Not sure about this gfree a lot of people are talking about is.... just go with rage aka the method in the wiki.
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Use the Wiki. The Wiki uses the rage exploit for temp root, then gfree to lock in that root (permanent) and to get full radio S-OFF, SuperCID and SIM unlock.
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steviewevie said:
Use the Wiki. The Wiki uses the rage exploit for temp root, then gfree to lock in that root (permanent) and to get full radio S-OFF, SuperCID and SIM unlock.
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The wiki had great instructions and worked like a charm (albeit I'd already let the OTA install so I had to revert that first )
steviewevie said:
Use the Wiki. The Wiki uses the rage exploit for temp root, then gfree to lock in that root (permanent) and to get full radio S-OFF, SuperCID and SIM unlock.
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I feel like this is going to be the stupidest question but is the "wiki" you refer to the xda-developerscom/wiki?
Meaning refer to the HTC Vision section, and once inside the "Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ) and DHD" guide?
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I feel like this is going to be the stupidest question but is the "wiki" you refer to the xda-developerscom/wiki?
Meaning refer to the HTC Vision section, and once inside the "Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ) and DHD" guide?
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Yep, exactly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
zkid2010 said:
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The wiki had great instructions and worked like a charm (albeit I'd already let the OTA install so I had to revert that first )
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Is that meen -follwing wiki method You won't get Oficial Update (like gingerbread if ever show up)
pawel_podgorski said:
Is that meen -follwing wiki method You won't get Oficial Update (like gingerbread if ever show up)
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If your worried about Gingerbread its already been ported over to this phone, there are several builds already out, and CM7 Nightly builds have just started up, matter of fact im running Gingerbread right now.
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Is that meen -follwing wiki method You won't get Oficial Update (like gingerbread if ever show up)
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"official" updates from tmobile or any other service provider or the hardware vendor... are DANGEROUS. They may make it difficult/impossible to reroot.
Note that despite htc/tmobile having NOT provider a 2.3 image for vision, you can, nevertheless, use 2.3 on vision. Community is faster than OEM.
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Is that meen -follwing wiki method You won't get Oficial Update (like gingerbread if ever show up)
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No, what he is saying is that you still get the OTA updates. But you will likely need to re-root if you install them.
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No, what he is saying is that you still get the OTA updates. But you will likely need to re-root if you install them.
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I thought that you couldn't even receive the via an OTA. And if you did, the Clockwork Recovery would block them from installing, right?
I have foolishly accepted the 2.2.1 update (I wasnt previously rooted or had S-Off) so am safe in that my phone isnt knacked but does this now mean I cant root? (at least not for now....or indeed the forseeable future)?
if you want root you should read up here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2
and also here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
The 1.72 OTA update on a Desire Z ? If so then yes, unfortunately you are locked out of root for now. If you already had full radio S-OFF via gfree, then you can downgrade. Otherwise you are stuck, for now at least.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886023
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The 1.72 OTA update on a Desire Z ? If so then yes, unfortunately you are locked out of root for now. If you already had full radio S-OFF via gfree, then you can downgrade. Otherwise you are stuck, for now at least.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886023
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Yes that one.....i just noticed the update to 2.2.1, didnt check the software number....
Cheers though ill have a read.....pretty bugged that I accepted it now......might be going in the microwave and back 'under warrenty' lol
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Cheers though ill have a read.....pretty bugged that I accepted it now......might be going in the microwave and back 'under warrenty' lol
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Bear in mind that any replacement phone might well already have the update on it anyway.
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Bear in mind that any replacement phone might well already have the update on it anyway.
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Fair point...and if that's the case I'm sticking with this one as the hinge is solid compared to some I've handled
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so i got the promotion to get a free g2 but heres a few questions im thinking that it will come with the latest rom can i root it ive been looking through a ton of guides and im confused what should i do. which method work to gain perma root
cudahy_boy said:
so i got the promotion to get a free g2 but heres a few questions im thinking that it will come with the latest rom can i root it ive been looking through a ton of guides and im confused what should i do. which method work to gain perma root
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It may come with the latest ROM but I more suspect that it will come with the original (shipped) ROM and immediately receive the OTA update. The good news is that there are no issues rooting even if you have the OTA applied (I think some of the rooting guides assume you do) so I would go ahead and apply the OTA if prompted. This is different than the Desire Z where the latest updates can make rooting more complicated.
The most widely recommended method of obtaining permanent root is the "gfree" method, it will permanently root your phone and at the same time will SIM unlock it as well as set the CID so you could load whatever carrier ROM you might want to.
The only issue most people seem to have with using the gfree method is getting ADB up and running and talking to your G2. Using ADB isn't (as far as I know) strictly necessary to make gfree work but it's easiest and all the guides (that I've seen) have you use ADB.
Here is the section of the wiki showing you how to use gfree to root your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
For instructions for getting ADB up and running I would look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865685
Check out unlockr.com on rooting g2. They use the Visionary method. Took me only couple mins.
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GhostZini said:
Check out unlockr.com on rooting g2. They use the Visionary method. Took me only couple mins.
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Could you please stop telling people to use the VISIONary method!? That method has a risk of putting the user's phone into a boot loop! Please know you what your talking about before attempting to help some one, it can make the difference of bricking a phone and rooting a phone. Rage and GFree DOES NOT have a risk of putting your phone in a boot loop. Out of all the people that have messed up their phone, EVERY ONE of them that I have seen has used the VISIONary method. I'm not trying to be mean, but please be more careful when giving advice. I know your just trying to help, and I respect you for that but please do no tell some one to do the VISIONary method.
Sorry mate, I had no clue bout that. I had no loop but i see your point
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nevermind about my quesiton lol
Thanks for this question, it answered mine so I didn't have to ask. Will be using g-free way shortly.
Hello i want to root my HTC DZ so i can install a costom rom, but i'm not excactly sure if i have to downgrade my phone.
the phones build number is 182.405.1
Can i instal costom roms on my phone and what is the best app to use for rooting my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
have fun!
So i have to downgrade first since i have version 1.82 ?
Also i've read many articles and i came across something called VISIONary+ Can i root with this app or will i just screw up my phone?
well so far Q&A?
johrie91 said:
So i have to downgrade first since i have version 1.82 ?
Also i've read many articles and i came across something called VISIONary+ Can i root with this app or will i just screw up my phone?
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yes, you are required to downgrade as only 1.34 is rootable at the moment.
you'll get 15 different opinions regarding whether or not visionary is safe, but the general consensus is that it is okay to use to obtain temp root, but very risky to try and perma-root with it.
oke i started downgrading but i'm getting an error "Main version is older update failed" what did i do wrong?
EDIT: Nvm what i did wrong was the usb setting it should be Charge only
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so did you get it to work just fine after downgrading ?
Using visionary is harmless. I constantly use it to root and unroot my g2. The method you may have come across could be slightly different than what I read so I would say compare similar facts between the two. I got my rooting info from here: http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/20/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision-visionary-method/ . Theunlockr has video tutorials posted as well as text tutorial. So using this method should help majorly.
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B6gSix said:
Using visionary is harmless. I constantly use it to root and unroot my g2. The method you may have come across could be slightly different than what I read so I would say compare similar facts between the two. I got my rooting info from here: http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/20/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision-visionary-method/ . Theunlockr has video tutorials posted as well as text tutorial. So using this method should help majorly.
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does visionary still temp root htc desire z 1.82.. ? wouldnt work for me when i last tried )=