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Having only rooted my old MyTouch 3G via Universal Androot, I'm still somewhat of a noob with all this. I plan to follow the G2 "Easy Root" guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
It all seems pretty straightforward. I'm wondering if there is a way to do a backup before attempting this root in case something goes wrong as I'm pretty sure something such as Clockworkmod will not work until root access is gained. Or just man up and go? Also are there reccomendations on which ROM to install? I'm thinking CM6, as its the latest stable release. My biggest concerns are Wi-Fi calling and GPS. Especially the first one. I completely depend on wi-fi calling as I get NO T-mobile signal at home, so if it is known to be spotty on CM6 or 7, I'd like to know before I take the plunge. Thanks in advance!
I find the rage/gfree method on the Wiki page a lot more straightforward. People say that method results in the least bricked devices so take it for what its worth. it did not involve visionary
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From what I have gathered over several weeks, Visionary is cool for temproot, but very risky to attempt permroot. The method I follow does not utilize Visionary at all for the permroot part. That is left to Gfree. Visionary is wiped out after perm root is complete. I'm just trying to tie up a few loose ends before I attempt the root process. You only get one chance! (Or so I hear....)
Yes you need root before you can make a backup so man up and go! Really though why would you want to back anything up at this point? If your worried about some apps or app data then just get titanium backup and back up data after a temp root. (I think that will work)
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Yeah I realized that when I thought about it. But I WILL still have wi-fi calling available if I flash something like CM6 right? That feature is pretty much why I got the G2 in the first place.
Check each roms log to see if they got it working. I know I used it on virtuous if you like sense roms. I can't speak to any other roms.
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I am only really familiar with CM ROMS, though I have heard some good things about Virtuous. Where would I find their ROMS?
I'm new to this forum so I have to go slow. I just bought this G2 to replace a HD2. It has the stock 2.2.1 Froyo rom. It is unlocked so I'm hoping I can fix it. Everything works ok except the bluetooth. When I try to turn it on the light just go dim then returns to bright and never turns on. I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix this?
Also I was reading that there is a new rom out, the leaked TMOUS G2 Gingerbread 2.13.531.5 and was looking for instructions on how to flash. I'm looking for some newbie instructions on how to flash.
Any help would be appreciated.
Well it could be your actual rom that might not let the bluetooth work so I think its a great idea to change it
Okay since your phone is unlocked I'm assuming its rooted...so ima post a clip that helped out on how to change roms some time ago just let me search for it
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Okay here it is follow the instructions and your set ; ) you can put any room you want http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=61h8TMRqVOA
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Link does not work to the instructions!
my bad its not there anymore, thats weird try this one right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61h8TMRqVOA&playnext=1&list=PLFA4E844B1C566CB9
Ok the guy I got my phone said he just unlocked the phone with a code so I'm not sure if it is rooted?? any way to check?
hmmm well if he unlocked with a code then im pretty sure its not rooted, check if you have an app called superuser
if youre not rooted i suggest u to use the gfree method (search the forums) its probably the best
Yes I do have superuser in my apps.
ok ill send you a pm
Hello,
My internet doesn't work. I already checked the APN-settings, resetted them and made them completely new. The WLAN is working perfect.
I checked that the data connection is used at the preferences. But I still get:
at HTTP Client-Test: "Fail: IOException"
GPRS-Service is not connected
"state: dcactivatingState is connecting to..."
But no changes...
Phone: HTC Wildfire/Buzz
ROM: CyanogenMod 7.1.0.1
Radio: 3.35.20.10
I'm not sure what to do now. Should I poste you some more information?
Regards, Florian
Reflash radio
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Oh, sorry. Just want to say Thank you. Maybe other People can use this thread later.
I had the 3.35.20.10-Radio. Then I installed the older version 3.35.19.25 and it worked.
Thanks Ankurcul.
Hi
Hope someone can help!
I got my brother in law htc wildfire.
And got a code to open it up to any network.
We got the code from an internet site called GSMliberty, the code has worked to a degree.
It receives calls and can make them, the time is right, and the internet works over wi-fi of course.
But it will not connect to the internet on its own ie 3g.
The phone was locked to 3 and I have tried 2 different sim cards in, orange and t-mobile, both have unlimited data plans.
I have changed the apn setting to match each network/carrier and all I get is connection failed.
I have called and emailed the code people who say it is down to the data set up.
I have been in touch with t-mobile his the network/carrier he wants and they have talked us through it, as have htc help centre but to no avail.
However if we put a 3 sim back in, it connects to the internet, swap it back and change the internet setting to the network required and won't work.
Does anyone have any ideas or help?
It has not been rooted or messed with, just the unlock code.
Kindest regards
Shaun
I would suggest that you root it and S-off it. You will void your warranty is SOFTWARE level, so if any problem occur in the future you could just roll back everything. Anything you'll need can be found here
Hi what do you mean by. S- off after I root?
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First root the phone and if the problem remains then s-off. EVERYTHING is in the link that I gave you above. Almost all questions are answered there, and if any remains we will be glad to help. But is is VERY IMPORTANT TO DO EXACTLY WHAT THE GUIDE THAT YOU WILL FOLLOW TELLS!
Thank you for your reply, but going to leave it. Tried to root it via superone click, but could'nt do it.
And not sure where to get kernal to do via odin.
When I have tried to get them for galaxy s2, seem to struggle to download them, hence using superone click.
Although I'm not thick, reading what people say on here is difficult to understand.
But again thank for your help.
Kind regards.
Shauna
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Iamaspecialneedscase said:
Thank you for your reply, but going to leave it. Tried to root it via superone click, but could'nt do it.
And not sure where to get kernal to do via odin.
When I have tried to get them for galaxy s2, seem to struggle to download them, hence using superone click.
Although I'm not thick, reading what people say on here is difficult to understand.
But again thank for your help.
Kind regards.
Shauna
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I once tried to sell a phone locked on 3 network to a shop but the Guy in the shop told me he wouldn't buy it as he has trouble unlocking 3 phones, something about the 3 software they use doesn't like being unlocked and used on a different network, I didn't really look into it as I already had a new phone and just gave it to a mate.
I think what the poster above may be hinting at is debranding the phone, i.e getting rid of any 3 branded software and flashing a generic ruu which should theoretically work on any network as long as the sim is recognized.
We have plenty of guides here if you want pointing in the right direction. Odin will only work for Samsung phones I believe and I'm not too sure superone click works on a wildfire either.
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Yes please, but need an idiots guide lol.
And thank you for your reply and help.
So what is s-off?
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No superone does'nt. Found out when google searching.
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S-off is disabling the secuflag which HTC used to lock the bootloader, disabling it allows you to write to the system while the phone is on or flash a new radio, basically unlocking the phone completely.
If you take a read of "the complete wildfire guide" by 3xeno the first 2 posts contain just about everything you would need to know if you want to root and s-off the phone, Im not 100% sure you need to though as I think you can use an ruu (in post number 2) which will basically restore your phone to a stock rom without any branding. Its just a case of plugging the phone into the computer and running the ruu follow the instructions and when the phone reboots it should have been restored to factory and had the radio, bootloader restored too ruling out any problems with them if it still doesn't work after.
Sorry I can't post a link to the index as the app keeps crashing on my phone when I try.
Edit: silly me its the link posted before, trust me everything you'll need is in those first 2 posts, if an ruu doesn't do the job post here again and we'll hopefully get you rooted and on a different rom.
Hi have managed to root, but now I have internet access hut when I try connect to the android market it disconnects again.
Tried to do the s-off but was getting lost at what to do with htc supertool v3.
It is rooted but loosing signal on market access, it says conbection fail.
Untick the internet connection and retick and it starts again to surf.
Any ideas, market works on wifi!
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How did you root?
Are you on a stock rom or a custom one like Cm7?
Did you install clockworkmod recovery?
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all stock rom, rooted with unrevoked
Ok then,the quickest way I think would be to try a custom rom to fix your problem, first go to recovery, turn off and press volume down and power together to get to hboot then select recovery.
Once its loaded first backup your current rom, while its backing up download a rom Cm7 I recommend, it should have all the apns setup already, look in the development section for the download or on the cyanogenmod website, you want stable 7.2 rc1. After the backups done, go to mounts & storage and mount USB to transfer the Cm7.2 zip. Then go to advanced and select reboot recovery.
Once loaded again you need to wipe the device completely, so choose wipe cache, wipe data and from advanced menu wipe dalvik cache, now choose to install from zip and navigate to where the Cm7 zip is on your SD card and let it install then reboot. It should take around 5-10 minutes to reboot as its rebuilding the software on the phone during the first boot.
If the market isn't installed you need to download Google apps for gingerbread and then flash that zip in recovery. No need to wipe anything for that, after the reboot you'll be prompted to sign into a Google account, everything should hopefully work then.
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when I go to recovery, it doesn't give me the option to back up.
it says
reboot system now
wipe data/factory re
wipe cache partition
install zip sdc
nandroid
partitions menu
advanced
and at the top clockworkmod recovery v
Sorry I forgot to say I'm a pain in the ass
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ps do you accept donations as I feel you deserve a beer!
I think the option you need is under nandroid.
I believe that's because you're on the old clockwork v2.xxx we're mostly on 5.0.2.0+ now. Its called a nandroid backup so I'm guessing choose nandroid and it should ask you to backup, restore or advanced restore. You want to backup.
Nah I don't accept donations everything I do is out of the kindness of my heart.
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its backing up now
Hi all,
I have been having antenna issues with calls and wifi. These problems has caused lots of dropped calls lately. I am not sure if it is really my carrier (vodaphone Australia) or not. The only thing I have done when I got my phone is to update to Android Gingerbread. Now the baseband version I am running on "12.56.60.25_26.10.04.03". I would like to know if the stock rom be the issue or it is the radio?
If so I would like the help from here.
Thanks
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Anyone?
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Hi,
the information that you provided is, in my opinion, not enough for some serious troubleshooting. So the best I can do, is make suggestions:
1. Do you have an old phone lying around? If so insert your sim there to find out if the problem persists, then it would be your carriers fault.
If the problem did not persist with another phone, you can at least be certain that you're phone is at fault.
2. Follow one of the extensive guides (easily to be found in the development section) on rooting and downgrading your phone. Once you've acquired root and s-off you can go ahead and flash different roms/radios to see if that fixes things for you.
thomas_wlc said:
Hi,
the information that you provided is, in my opinion, not enough for some serious troubleshooting. So the best I can do, is make suggestions:
1. Do you have an old phone lying around? If so insert your sim there to find out if the problem persists, then it would be your carriers fault.
If the problem did not persist with another phone, you can at least be certain that you're phone is at fault.
2. Follow one of the extensive guides (easily to be found in the development section) on rooting and downgrading your phone. Once you've acquired root and s-off you can go ahead and flash different roms/radios to see if that fixes things for you.
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Do this pretty much ^. I used this guide to downgrade my phone from gingerbread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15851843. At first i thought that i had used a different guide but then i realised that i had actually used this guide to gain root access on my phone http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting . To use that methods of gaining root though, you need to have ADB working on your computer, so here is a guide for that too http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK . I hope this helps.
Well since HTC released the bootloader unlocker, I have unlocked my bootloader but I am waiting for a solution to have s off. I think it would be a good start to unroot and flash a different Rom. Do you know any Roms that have Chinese and Korean language support? I heard miui and cm7 has Chinese support? Am I correct?
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Hi, I have tried rooting about 20 times (not even kidding), and almost every time it gets stuck on step #7. I have installed drivers from LG and have phone in debugging mode. (I tried doomlord, but it won't recognize my Nitro) Does anyone have any advice to help me root my Nitro?
*Mods, feel free to move this to the rooting section, it just wouldn't let me post in there*
Try rooting it the way they root the optimus. That's what I did and it worked fine.
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Did you use the latest SuperOneClick 2.3.3 for rooting your device? I can confirm it works with LG LU6200...
http://www.box.com/s/245a1043a874497c26e7
If this isn't working for you, this should:
http://www.box.com/s/9b369b91e370b60a1544
(its working in ADB mode, make sure your device is in USB debugging mode and connected to your PC)
Good luck!
Use doomlords root
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Use SuperOneClick v.2.3.2 and not 2.3.3. The latest version don't want to root our Nitro. I can't understand why, but 2.3.2 version root very well.
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mgoblueno1 said:
Hi, I have tried rooting about 20 times (not even kidding), and almost every time it gets stuck on step #7. I have installed drivers from LG and have phone in debugging mode. (I tried doomlord, but it won't recognize my Nitro) Does anyone have any advice to help me root my Nitro?
*Mods, feel free to move this to the rooting section, it just wouldn't let me post in there*
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Remove the SD card( or unmount it), i got the same problem here and it thats what worked
What worked for me was installing the Android SDK package.
I was hanging at step #7 as well and after installing the package it went through.
Machzelet said:
Use SuperOneClick v.2.3.2 and not 2.3.3. The latest version don't want to root our Nitro. I can't understand why, but 2.3.2 version root very well.
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Im having trouble finding 2.3.2, is there a thread with download links?
Machzelet said:
Use SuperOneClick v.2.3.2 and not 2.3.3. The latest version don't want to root our Nitro. I can't understand why, but 2.3.2 version root very well.
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Found one on a random website, and it worked on the 3rd try...thanks!!!
mgoblueno1 said:
Im having trouble finding 2.3.2, is there a thread with download links?
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Click on a link in my signature and download from my guide. I have an issue to upload the file right here.
problems rooting too!
So this being my first post and all please dont freak. I searched as best I could to find the proper thread to ask this and this seemed like the best option. So here it goes.
I myself tried rooting my phone with Superoneclick and after numerous attempts I failed miserably. So I tried Doomlord's rooting method. I thought I had figured it out because at the end it said "OK!" and it even rebooted my phone but when I tried to DL Titanium backup and busybox it said it could not gain root access. My question is, first would it be safe to attempt the root process again, or if not any ideas on what I might have done wrong and maybe a solution to fix it?
Thanks again
P.S dear Mod if this was the inappropriate place to post this I apologize in advance.
i would download the superuser app and see if tibu finds root
also, there should be no prob running the rooting app again if you choose to, if you are rooted already it should return a *already rooted* message.
So I tried dl superuser and that did nothing. I even did a master reset maybe thinking that I might of changed a setting I want suppose to, and even that didn't work. Like I said I can't get SOC past step 7 and I've tried all the tips I read on here to get past that problem but nothing. Doomlords looks like it worked and it reboots my phone but still nothing. I would really truly appreciate any help!
thanks again
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I tried super one click and dark warlords roto rooter and nothing. I can't root and I want to. Like Herman Munster said...darn darn darn .
I took a photo of my errors so maybe some one could help?
Gino
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I can't get my photo to upload
I cant get my screen shot to upload. I've tried everything. Anyhow, I still can't get my phone rooted. When I rooted my Aria, I used a program on my MAC that rooted it in about 20 seconds. Whatever happened to that?
Gino
thedicarlos said:
I cant get my screen shot to upload. I've tried everything. Anyhow, I still can't get my phone rooted. When I rooted my Aria, I used a program on my MAC that rooted it in about 20 seconds. Whatever happened to that?
Gino
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Apples and oranges. The two programs used to install custom recovery on the Aria utilize exploits in the HBOOT, which is something only HTC devices have.
What software version do you have on your device? (Look in Settings > About Phone > Software version)
I'm having the same situation. Everything I've read says that if you did the security update without root already then you can't root now. I would love for some one to prove me wrong and show me a way. IM running 2.3.5 v10j with kernel 2.6.35.11.
Thanks
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What I'm running
Hi Drumist! I'm running 2.3.5 v10j with kernel 2.6.35.11.
Gino
thedicarlos said:
Hi Drumist! I'm running 2.3.5 v10j with kernel 2.6.35.11.
Gino
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You have the recent update installed which makes it impossible to root the device. There are still methods to get the device rooted but it is not simple and basically involves this process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597488
I would urge you to make sure you know what you're doing before attempting this though.
I had the above problem with not being able to root my phone due to the software version i had. I had to use the "unbricking guide" and after some challenges i was able to restore the phone to stock with root. It is risky, but at this moment im not sure theres any other way to do it, unless someone with programming skills can find an alternate method to go back to a previous version of the software without resetting or unbricking the entire phone.