So if I install visionary and run it succsessfully does that mean I don't have to download any files or anything?? will it work without me having to do anything else to complete the root process?? Can somebody explain?
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they say there is a newer method of getting root but I followed this guy's guide on youtube. He is a fellow user here and his video guide was very helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackPrince310#p/u/4/tU9zn_BEth4
xxMAGICxx said:
So if I install visionary and run it succsessfully does that mean I don't have to download any files or anything?? will it work without me having to do anything else to complete the root process?? Can somebody explain?
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Are you using visionary14? I believe you should temp root, then follow instructions for getting s-off, then lock in permroot. The OP details the process in his instructions from the forum thread where you got visionary14.
dietotherhythm said:
they say there is a newer method of getting root but I followed this guy's guide on youtube. He is a fellow user here and his video guide was very helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackPrince310#p/u/4/tU9zn_BEth4
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Did it fully work for you?
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I've seen countless posts talking about visionary not being a perm root and s-off. But i ve had perm root and s-off for months now....weird
Am I just a lucky one?
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urfavoritemazn said:
I've seen countless posts talking about visionary not being a perm root and s-off. But i ve had perm root and s-off for months now....weird
Am I just a lucky one?
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Its not true S-off its like 90% but not totally, feel me??
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urfavoritemazn said:
I've seen countless posts talking about visionary not being a perm root and s-off. But i ve had perm root and s-off for months now....weird
Am I just a lucky one?
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Its not radio s-off, unless you have ran gfree you don't have a true s-off, just a similated s-off, there's an explanation in the Wiki on what the diffrence is.
Wiki Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
My first phone went by no problem, but my screen died and now I have a replacement. Im following the method to root the my G2 listed on the CM wiki. (Wont let me link it)
No matter what version of gfree I use, it fails to powercycle the eMMC and wont completele the process.
Which radio is currently installed on your device?
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You should still be able to root. T-mobile has not sent us any updates. what method of prem rooting/S-off are you using?
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Visionary didn't even work on my original G2, I'm using the rage/gfree method... it fails to powercycle the eMMC, no matter which version of gfree I try... also I do have/know how to use adb
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prztruspaz said:
Visionary didn't even work on my original G2, I'm using the rage/gfree method... it fails to powercycle the eMMC, no matter which version of gfree I try... also I do have/know how to use adb
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Hmm... I think its better to use unforgivens method rather than Rage but that's just me. What problems are you getting with visionary? Visionary should just help you temp root. Once you get temp root that's when you start doing the real rooting. Try to follow unforgivens method but like I always say I advice to use the gfree method.
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Link to the unforgiven method? I can't seem to find it when I search, except for posts by you recomending it ;D
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I wonder if HTC is making changes to the hardware that get in the way of using gfree. When I rooted my G2, My brothers G2 and my Wifes MyTouch 4G (all bought in November) I used gfree 0.3 with no issues. When I tried to use the same to root my sons MyTouch 4G (bought in February) it failed to power cycle eMMC, same result with gfree 0.5, luckily in my case gfree 0.2 worked, sounds like that doesn't work in your case (you said you tried all version, would expect that includes 0.2)
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I wonder if HTC is making changes to the hardware that get in the way of using gfree. When I rooted my G2, My brothers G2 and my Wifes MyTouch 4G (all bought in November) I used gfree 0.3 with no issues. When I tried to use the same to root my sons MyTouch 4G (bought in February) it failed to power cycle eMMC, same result with gfree 0.5, luckily in my case gfree 0.2 worked, sounds like that doesn't work in your case (you said you tried all version, would expect that includes 0.2)
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Yeah I went down the list with the different versions with gfree... funny that me and you have an almost identical situation, I did my g2, a friends, and a mt4g... except gfree isn't working this time around.
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Yeah I went down the list with the different versions with gfree... funny that me and you have an almost identical situation, I did my g2, a friends, and a mt4g... except gfree isn't working this time around.
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What is different about these newer phones that gfree isn't working? Is the HBOOT rado or other information off the bootloader screen different?
BTW my original G2 had the screen go out and the replacement I got in January I had no problems using gfree 0.3 to root it. My son's MyTouch 4G I got only a couple weeks after I got my replacement G2 but obviously there could be a bigger difference in when they were manufactured.
Check out this interesting series of postings from the Incredible S forum (regarding newer and seemingly unrootable Desire HDs): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980497&page=28
Nothing seems different to me. My HBoot is the same as stock, although after I rooted my first one, I flashed down to .76 although I'm unsure about my radio, I do know my radio was higher(26.06 I think) when I had CM7. When I get a chance later, I'm going to try flashing the release PC10IMG, even and maybe it will make a difference.
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Link to the unforgiven method? I can't seem to find it when I search, except for posts by you recomending it ;D
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Haha am sorry for not linking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
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I know this is a risky situation but i think you should use "Visionary" to root it. This Permanant Root method can be found at:
{(TheUnlockr)}>> Part 1: http://www.theunlockr.com/2010/10/20/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision-visionary-method/
{(TheUnlockr)}>> Part 2: http://www.theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
Hope I helped
I already stated that visionary dosn't work on my g2, thank you anyways. I tried using unforgiven's method to no avail, I still got s-on at the top of my screen in the hboot. Last thing for me to try is flashing the stock PC10IMG like I mentioned I would earlier, I've yet to do it so wish me luck.
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I already stated that visionary dosn't work on my g2, thank you anyways. I tried using unforgiven's method to no avail, I still got s-on at the top of my screen in the hboot. Last thing for me to try is flashing the stock PC10IMG like I mentioned I would earlier, I've yet to do it so wish me luck.
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Note: the PC10IMG will not flash because its an older version. You would need a new version of the PC10IMG. Can you give me a details of what you did with unforgivens method? I rooted about 10 g2s owned by my friends with unforgivens method without fail.
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I followed the steps exactly as printed in the thread you linked to, and at the end after the sync, I still had S-ON
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I followed the steps exactly as printed in the thread you linked to, and at the end after the sync, I still had S-ON
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Yea okay this is what you should do. You know the files you got put them into the root of your SD card
So rather than putting /data/local
You will put/sdcard/And what ever you have to type.
Just fallow through the steps but this time put the files in the root of the sdcard and in terminal put /sdcard/ rather than /data/local
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Yea okay this is what you should do. You know the files you got put them into the root of your SD card
So rather than putting /data/local
You will put/sdcard/And what ever you have to type.
Just fallow through the steps but this time put the files in the root of the sdcard and in terminal put /sdcard/ rather than /data/local
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That didn't make a difference for me. After Visionary reboots the phone, I come back to try and sync it, and the phone isn't even rooted anymore.
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That didn't make a difference for me. After Visionary reboots the phone, I come back to try and sync it, and the phone isn't even rooted anymore.
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Wait am not understanding? what step is this?
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managed to downgrade the wifes DZ from 1.72 to 1.34, after some reading it appears visionary is no longer the way to get perm root these days so what is the prefered method now?
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managed to downgrade the wifes DZ from 1.72 to 1.34, after some reading it appears visionary is no longer the way to get perm root these days so what is the prefered method now?
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The safest means is posted in the wiki
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I originally rooted using rage, then I unrooted then rerooted using gfree.
gfree is the way to go. use this method.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
If you have ADB set up then use psneuters. If you however don't then use RAGE with a terminal emulator.
Try using one of these guides:
Mine
HTC Vision Wiki
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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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
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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.
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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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