Just want to root and nothing else (no recovery, roms, etc). What's the best way to just simply root?
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Use Unrevoked to root, and it will also give you s-off as well.
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It will also change your recovery to ClockworkMod.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739428
What is s off?
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It's a more full root option. Allows you to flash hboot versions, splash screens and a few other things.
You don't really need it, it's more for advanced users but it's nice to have it off to give you the possibility of doing further tweaks to your device.
You can still flash ROM's and Kernels with it on.
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You can still flash ROM's and Kernels with it on.
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No you can't, only the rru.can be flashed
Also s-off is rooting, it allows for access to system files
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What is s off?
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You don't have to have s-off. When running unrevoked, before you let it do anything, uncheck "disable phone security" and it will keep s-on. Much easier if you may ever have to send it in for service.
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No you can't, only the rru.can be flashed
Also s-off is rooting, it allows for access to system files
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This is wrong. I have flashed numerous ROM's before I put S-Off.
Did you run unrevoked.
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Cryous said:
No you can't, only the rru.can be flashed
Also s-off is rooting, it allows for access to system files
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I, too, flashed multiple ROMs before doing S-OFF. S-OFF is for flashing things like radios, HBOOT versions, and splash screens. And metamorph things too I believe.
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My bad, I thought you needed to be s-off for anything.
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Hmm....I'm still not sure what exactly I need to do to root. I checked those links, and it looks like "unrevoked" is how you root, but it seems like there are different unrevoked software, so I'm not sure what to pick.
I was taken to "unrevoked3" but it said "this does not currently work with stock froyo phones." My phone is stock froyo.
Guess I just want to make sure before I do anything. With my previous phones, it was as simple as clicking a button to root.
It is with this phone as well
Unrevoked 3 should work fine as long as its for the incredible
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I rooted 2.2 froyo, and used unrevoked forever. S is unlocked but I am unable to install any cm6 roms. Does this mean nand is still locked on my phone? And if so what do I do to unlock it as I am wery about repeating the wrong steps. Thanks
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You are going to have to install the eng-bootloader in order to use the cm6 ROMs.
If you have not flashed any ROMs on your phone you should be at 2.1
Now you need to follow the rest of the instructions and install the eng-bootloader from the pc36img.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496
I have installed other roms currently running the latest fresh rom
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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martyzidek said:
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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Could you please confirm which boot loader you have on your phone?
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martyzidek said:
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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Yes, please look at you're boot screen, let us know if it says ship or eng. Thx
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I'm rooted using unrevoked..I'm having trouble at this point..I can't unlock Nand..what is the easiest way to do this..thanks
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Look im not trying to be mean but searching is usually your best bet. I am willing to bet your answer can be found in the first 4 pages of this forum. Try searching ENG Bootloader .
jmollabi said:
I'm rooted using revoked..I'm having trouble at this point..I can't unlock Nand..what is the easiest way to do this..thanks
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I believe the unrevoked forever does that for you but you have to select it.
from www.unrevoked.com
unrevoked forever is a tool to set your Android phone's security level to S-OFF. The security level is a flag stored on the radio; when the flag is S-OFF, the bootloader (HBOOT) will no longer check the signatures of firmware images before flashing them. This allows custom firmware images to be uploaded, including unsigned boot, recovery, splash1, and hboot images (as well as official images that have been modified). When the system is S-OFF, the NAND flash memory protection is also reduced; this allows all partitions (including /system) to be written to while the operating system is booted.
Great response REM
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jmollabi said:
I'm rooted using revoked..I'm having trouble at this point..I can't unlock Nand..what is the easiest way to do this..thanks
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What are you trying to do, could you be more specific? Unrevoked gives you unlocked nand, so i'm not sure what problem your running into?
I used unrevoked..tried to install cyanogen n I get a error message
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are you sure unrevoked worked, sometimes you have to do it a couple times....do you have superuser permissions? I would make sure unrevoked is correctly installed...also redownload your rom and make sure the download is completed successfully, i never dl to phone, always to pc...
I have superuser..I used unrevoked
should I use unrevoked forever
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jmollabi said:
I used unrevoked..tried to install cyanogen n I get a error message
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Boot the phone into bootloader and you should see S-ON or S-OFF. If you see S-OFF you have nand unlocked.
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I used unrevoked..tried to install cyanogen n I get a error message
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Yes, that is what I said earlier a couple posts up.
Ya can't flash cm6 directly from unrevoked you need eng boot and amon recovery to flash it. You are most likely nand unlocked but trying to flash through clockwork. Easy fix is download Rom manager from marketplace then choose change recovery or whatever it says. I haven't looked at it for aong time then choose amon ra recovery. Then do another nand backup because clockwork and amon don't really work together. Then you should be able to flash cm6 no problem. Though having already done this I would personally suggest vaelpak over cm6 its almost all aosp and everything on your phone will still be functional. Plus its just as snappy as cm6 and I seem to get a far greater battery life with it.
jmollabi said:
I used unrevoked..tried to install cyanogen n I get a error message
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If you want to be able to install CM6 you need the ENG Bootloader.
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I have superuser..I used unrevoked
should I use unrevoked forever
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I user unrevoked forever, but none the less you should have nand unlocked, check bootloader for s-off......REM3Dy is right...look at this guide..it will get your what you need..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800859
It's says s off..but I don't have anon ra..I'm using clockwork..what should I do
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clockwork is just fine....go to that guide i gave you, downlaod the pc36img.zip image and follow those instruction, it will give you eng boot........and then clash vaelpak rom...or cm6
just follow that link to that guide, scroll to the bottom and follow...its easy as pie...
When I get home ill give it a try..thank u
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I followed your guide again n was successful and was able to flash gapps.but still getting an error flashing cyanogen..wat am I doing wrong
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Has 3.30.651 software i wanna root but i have read else where that u cant. Can anyone help!?
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marcusva79 said:
Has 3.30.651 software i wanna root but i have read else where that u cant. Can anyone help!?
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I'm rooted and I have that exact version. I used unrevoked 3 to root my EVO.
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I have the same evo got it like a week ago I used the hboot s-off guide under android development but only problem I had with that program was that I couldnt access recovery so then I used unrevoked to flash clockworkmod revovery do this at your own rish though I messed my first evo up by just using unrevoked camera wouldnt work im 14 I think you will be able to figure out how to use the hboot guide but when you flash a rom make sure its a 3.30.651.3 other wise you camera wont work im using OmegeEvo v1.1 by racism
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Where do u get unrevoked 3 at? Do i get that from the market and will it brick my phone? Can i use any rin with it?
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do not use unrevoked it will permanently curropt your radio. unrevokied 3 is now out of date, thanks to htc's latest security update. use an alternative method if you happen to have a mac, i have a very nice 2 or 3 command root kit for you... testers wanted
So u cant use unrevoked 3? I do not have a mac i have a pc. I really want root mine. Im coming from the hero
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045 i can help you along if you get stuck
Using this method will work? Where do u start from?
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umm... the beginning?
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Where do u get unrevoked 3 at? Do i get that from the market and will it brick my phone? Can i use any rin with it?
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http://unrevoked.com/
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3
I did not have any problems rooting my EVO using Unrevoked3. I followed the simple instructions and the process was painless. Before getting my EVO, I rooted my Droid Incredible using Unrevoked3. As for it being outdated as stated by someone else, I'm unaware of it. Check out the second link above and read for yourself. Happy Thanksgiving.
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unrevoked does not work on any 3.30 evo software because of the new hboot security. it will not gain root, just corrupt the radio.
Go to goodandevo.net
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dkdude36 said:
unrevoked does not work on any 3.30 evo software because of the new hboot security. it will not gain root, just corrupt the radio.
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Okay. That's news to me. Thanks for the update. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Well **** i dont know which one to use. Does unrevoked 3 better and easier?
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Hahahah smartass!
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heh happy turkey day to all.......
Man i dont think i can root it via ADB. never done it before. There is no one click root method?
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i am trying to work out the bugs in a 3-command method... adb is not that hard to setup and use.
If u can do that 3 way command that would be easier.
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I know its not that hard to use but typing all the commands is what ****s me over
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Don't ask how, because I'm not sure, but I am running CM7 on my DINC, and yet I'm "S-ON". My question is, how do I go about gettin it back to "S-OFF"? Do I need to flash back to stock and then re-root? Or can I just re-root with CM7? Or can I just run the unrevoked.zip through CWM? I'm still able to flash rom's. Does the "S-ON" affect anything? Thanks for your assistance!
Being S-ON prevents you from flashing radios and using metamorph themes. Being S-ON or S-OFF doesn't effect your ROM flashing abilities or root. To become S-OFF, use the forever tool on http://www.unrevoked.com
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Awesome! Thanks, I'll look into that. Flashing a custom or different boot animation would be cool.
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Got it! Was simple, just had to run install from sd card, and reboot!
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HogFan77 said:
Got it! Was simple, just had to run install from sd card, and reboot!
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Good I'm glad you got it.
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Could I use a Rom and name it pbm3img.zip
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htcdroidincredible23 said:
Could I use a Rom and name it pbm3img.zip
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pb31img.zip
And yes, you could. But I don't know why you wouldn't just do it through recovery.
Because I lost root with the ota so don't have recovery
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Just reflash your recovery and su.
If you have S-on then your stuck without root.
If I've helped you, hit the thanks button!
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Because I lost root with the ota so don't have recovery
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If you're s-on then it's not possible. S-on/s-off refers to the bootloader itself.
In technical terms, S-off will let you flash any PB31IMG.zip you want as long as it's built properly. S-ON will only allow you to flash files by HTC. Unless we can achieve S-ON on the newer radio or can get HTC's signing method for their zip files, I don't see it possible if you're S-ON. Sorry.