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Greetings all.
I just recently semi-bricked my Desire, I was uing 'Oxygen 2 RC2' and tried to partition my sdcard through 'AmonRA Recovery' and something went wrong and I ended up with a semi-bricked phone. I couldn't establish any connection with my SIM or SD-card.
I was tipped to install a original RUU which after a few tries worked and I recived a phone with the latest official Sense rom, HBOOT-0.93.0001 and S-ON of course.
After 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' is fastboot mode I atleast had connection with my SIM and SD-card and now a I have a semiworking but not rooted phone.
Now I want to root my phone and take back my USB-connectitvity but after reading this I understand that I need root for the USB-brick fix, to work but how do a get root with 'HBOOT-0.93'? Paul O'Brians root method only works for 'HBOOT 0.80' and lower and 'UnrEVOked' only works when having USB connection.
So how do I go about getting root and fixing my USB-Brick on my phone?
Thanks /ZeD
I have found a couple of "downgrade" tools but they haven't helped me much since everyone workd from within a fully booted system with a working USB-link which I have not.
Can a downgrade be done with a simple but old RUU file?
An old RUU file will not work.. I have the same problem, and got the same guide on how to fix it. But I sent it in for repair just hourse before, so I didnt have the chance to try it out. I unrooted my Desire as well with no luck. But as I read the guide, a rootet phone is not necessary?
For me it was, I had a another kind of fault at first my USB-brick happend when installing the ariginal RUU. What I should have done was to install a old RUU with 'HBOOT 0.80', root that and do the USB-brick fix, but I didn't know that I would get one ^^.
Blubba10 said:
a rootet phone is not necessary?
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From the first step in that guide .
1. Follow this r5 rooting guide to do Step 1 of the rooting.
That will give you a basic ROM to work with, with root capability.
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Well, I installed RUU with Hboot 0.80.. And then innstalled updates.... How noob is that?! Just asking..
Blubba10 said:
Well, I installed RUU with Hboot 0.80.. And then innstalled updates.... How noob is that?! Just asking..
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I don't fully understand what you mean but when you have that kind of USB-brick that I have you need a rooted phone to fix it and the old way of rooting a Desire where you don't need it plugged to the computer can only root phones with 'HBOOT 0.80' or lower, the 'unrEVOked' way of rooting a Desire can be used on phones with newer bootloaders but need 'USB Debugging' which can't be used when a USB-brick is in play.
This is what you call a catch22 .
I have now seen a thread where a dude fixed a USB-brick on a non-rooted phone but the exploit that was needed is nowhere to be found. Well, well the hunt is on.
the easiest way to downgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
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the easiest way to downgrade.
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This might come of as being rude but thats not my intention but I have several thread on diffrent forums out about my issue and most of the answers I recieve is from people that doesn't read my first post.
I cant use that downgrade tool since I don't have any contact with my phone through the usb cable.
if you use a card reader to put the PB99 file on the root of your sd card? boot into hboot it will recognize the PB file and prompt for doangrade.
no need to be rude as no intention were to make you feel offended.
if it is of no help no hard feelings,
cheer up and have nice holidays and a Happy New Year!!!
Freddan80 said:
This might come of as being rude but thats not my intention but I have several thread on diffrent forums out about my issue and most of the answers I recieve is from people that doesn't read my first post.
I cant use that downgrade tool since I don't have any contact with my phone through the usb cable.
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I'm just a bit tired of working with this **** all weekend and answering in my ' cry for help threads' with I don't have root so I cant do that or I don't have a usb connection so I cant do that.
For the USB-brick fix to work I need root and for the downgrade to work I need a connection, it's just one way around my problem which seem to work but I only get 'permission denied' or 'that location is nonexistent'.
If anyone with more knowhow than me wants to take a look, the only thing that would actually fix my issue is here.
My meaning was to say that I think i have the same usb-brick as you (phone is now sent in for repair). It was rooted, but I unrooted it to hboot 0.80 and innstalled updates, wich resulted in hboot 0.93 in hope for it to fix itself. It didnt. As you say, you need root to fix brick. The only solution wich seems to work is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879068.. It seems to work for some people, not for me... And not for you as well, if i understand your latest reply correctly..
Yeah that's one of the fix I have tried.
It's kind of strange that that doesn't work, cause we should be able to write to that folder but for me it's like it isn't there at all. I checked my spelling and checked with 'androlib' that the working folder for 'Android Terminal Emulator' was in fact 'jackpal.androterm.
SUCCESS!!!!
I finally found a terminal that could give me enough "root" to use the exploit that gave me enough "root" to flash the fix. My phone is fully working now. Time to root the sucker again .
Freddan80 said:
SUCCESS!!!!
I finally found a terminal that could give me enough "root" to use the exploit that gave me enough "root" to flash the fix. My phone is fully working now. Time to root the sucker again .
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Woooow man tell me how you did it imediately i have the 100% exact same problem as you did...tried update.zip, signature error, tried exploit with Terminal Emulator, no premissions...pleaaase tell me how you did it i am really desperate
godina said:
Woooow man tell me how you did it imediately i have the 100% exact same problem as you did...tried update.zip, signature error, tried exploit with Terminal Emulator, no premissions...pleaaase tell me how you did it i am really desperate
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I used 'Better Terminal Emulator' never could get 'Android Terminal Emulator' to work.
I then used the commands given in the link I posted but instead of using 'data/data/jackpal.androidterm/*', I used '/data/data/*.
and then I did what the other thread said, made them executableand ran the exploit and then flashed my modified USB-brick fix.
Omg omg omg this could really be it i will try it asap, will post how it went...and does your bt, radio and usb all work?
Edit: where did you get this "Better Terminal Emulator" and how did you install it? I tried looking in market but didnt found tthis app
here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10058480#post10058480.
godina said:
Omg omg omg this could really be it i will try it asap, will post how it went...and does your bt, radio and usb all work?
Edit: where did you get this "Better Terminal Emulator" and how did you install it? I tried looking in market but didnt found tthis app
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Ok I give up
Tried to download Better Terminal Emulator Magic, but it has been removed from market, looked for Pro version, cant download because there is no paid app support in Slovenia, so I can not download any paid app...
Is there any way for me to get this Better Terminal Emulator or will I just have to send the phone to repairs?
godina said:
Is there any way for me to get this Better Terminal Emulator or will I just have to send the phone to repairs?
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You can obtain a copy here, but I'm not to sure about support.
Long story short, my microphone broke on my old EVO, so I unrooted to take it back. I got a new one and tried to root it again used UnrEVOked3 again and it not work. Recovery does not work, there is no superuser options. On the hboot menu it does say S-OFF. I have tried to reuse the UnrEVOked3 and it will not recognize my device. I am just looking for some form of help so that I can get my phone rooted so I can get CM7.
Thanks
have you tried to dl superuser (the one from Chains) from the market?
Just did, still will not let me use root apps or anything, only difference is now I have the app.
Did you reboot?
Use this thread as a reference to completely unroot your phone, then retry unrEVOked...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
mrpurplehawk said:
Long story short, my microphone broke on my old EVO, so I unrooted to take it back. I got a new one and tried to root it again used UnrEVOked3 again and it not work. Recovery does not work, there is no superuser options. On the hboot menu it does say S-OFF. I have tried to reuse the UnrEVOked3 and it will not recognize my device. I am just looking for some form of help so that I can get my phone rooted so I can get CM7.
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Well, since you show S off, I'd just flash a PC36IMG of Amon Ra recovery, and then flash a new rom. I've seen people report of Unrevoked having a difficult time for whatever reason. I've never had a hiccup with it, but taht doesn't matter. Perhaps there was something on your computer causing you issues, such as HTC sync, PDAnet, an anti virus program, etc. Anyways, download this PC36IMG, put it on the root of your SD card. Shut your phone off, then boot to the bootloader. It'll ask you to update, and select vol up to say yes. Once it's done, you can boot into recovery and flash away. That should all work just fine, because you're S off already.
Try what he ^^^ said first...if that still fails, try what I said lol
what h-boot do u have and were u runing 3.70 when u did unrevoked 3 cause it should not work at all u need tun another method to root
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what h-boot do u have and were u runing 3.70 when u did unrevoked 3 cause it should not work at all u need tun another method to root
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Not sure what you're talking about. I think your info is outdated. Unrevoked works with all hardware and software versions for the Evo (3.70) included. I've used it more than a few times. Unrevoked was updated months ago, like right after Christmas.
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Not sure what you're talking about. I think your info is outdated. Unrevoked works with all hardware and software versions for the Evo (3.70) included. I've used it more than a few times. Unrevoked was updated months ago, like right after Christmas.
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cool i didnt know that i still have the first production hardware 002 so no need for me to keep up to date.. but i will keep that in mind when i get my next one thanks bro
i would do what k2buckley said and run amon ra recovery should help u a ton
that worked, thank you so much!!!
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that worked, thank you so much!!!
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You're welcome man, glad it worked for ya!
Hi,
I red a lot about these problem, but non of the posts helped me!
I had the latest version of the frimware. I read/write in hebrew so the RTL problem was really annoying! so i decided to root my phone and install rom that has RTL fix.
I did downgrade and i rooted my phone, but i cant get rid off the the radio (s-on).
I rooted with visionary+, but when i open the "easy radio tool", and i press on "do it", it stuck at the end. i waited one hour, and i know that it used to take 20 sec.
I tried other computer, i did factory reset, i even made gold card... nothing. still stuck. i tried to do h-boot with terminal emulator, after i press su its ok, with the #, but the next it says "cant open sdcard/dhd/check". i tried different sdcard but it doesnt matter.
Now i have android version 2.2, kernel 2.6.32.21 and software 1.32.405.6.
Please tell me what i do wrong, i spent 10 hours for nothing!!
Thank you very much!
mozes77 said:
Hi,
I red a lot about these problem, but non of the posts helped me!
I had the latest version of the frimware. I read/write in hebrew so the RTL problem was really annoying! so i decided to root my phone and install rom that has RTL fix.
I did downgrade and i rooted my phone, but i cant get rid off the the radio (s-on).
I rooted with visionary+, but when i open the "easy radio tool", and i press on "do it", it stuck at the end. i waited one hour, and i know that it used to take 20 sec.
I tried other computer, i did factory reset, i even made gold card... nothing. still stuck. i tried to do h-boot with terminal emulator, after i press su its ok, with the #, but the next it says "cant open sdcard/dhd/check". i tried different sdcard but it doesnt matter.
Now i have android version 2.2, kernel 2.6.32.21 and software 1.32.405.6.
Please tell me what i do wrong, i spent 10 hours for nothing!!
Thank you very much!
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did you downgrade 1st
like in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
how did you get root only with Visionary since visionary doesn't work since 1.72
and if you are really S-OFF (you should see it in the HBOOt menu ...when you restart press Power button and volume down and hold them....), the, instal the latest HTC sync , just to have the latest adb drivers, and take care...when you us Easy radio tool to keep the phone screen on, and on the main window...cause a SUPER USER window is gonna appear to ask for Super user permission ...of course you press YES
Hi
Tank you very much for the answer.
Yes, i did downgrade exactualy like in the post (i had Gingerbread , i didnt have to do the froyo-section 2a right? :/ )
After that i did root with visionary that is very simple after i downgrade to 1.32.
I didnt finish the radio tool, but i had the superuser permission and i pressed "yes".
Doesnt work.
Any other ideas?
mozes77 said:
Tank you very much for the answer.
Yes, i did downgrade exactualy like in the post (i had Gingerbread , i didnt have to do the froyo-section 2a right? :/ )
After that i did root with visionary that is very simple after i downgrade to 1.32.
I didnt finish the radio tool, but i had the superuser permission and i pressed "yes".
Doesnt work.
Any other ideas?
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and what does it say...theres a error message or something ????
did you chech in hboot menu if you have ENG S-OFF like i said ???
and did you instal the latest htc sync
OMG i think o missed a step
you did root with Visionary but you didn't ENGS-OFF (i guess)
did you followed this guide???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
if not..
DO IT and after that RADIO S-OFF should work
but 1st ENG S-OFF
hi
I checked, its still s-on...
I have the last htc sync.
I understood that it doesnt matter what you do first, but i will try.
i tried the eng s-off but i have the same problem, it stuck in the middle, when it says "verifying and disabling write protection". there is not any error message like the easy radio tool, it just stuck, no matter how long i wait.
mozes77 said:
i tried the eng s-off but i have the same problem, it stuck in the middle, when it says "verifying and disabling write protection". there is not any error message like the easy radio tool, it just stuck, no matter how long i wait.
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Are u sure u have perm root. On what Rom are you now ? You should be still in the 1.32 build version. Try perm root again with visionary and after that eng s-off
hi
I did perm root with visionary, and im on 1.32-doesnt work
I gave up, never mind but thank you very much for your help anyway.
i hope that i will find another solution soon.
mozes77 said:
I did perm root with visionary, and im on 1.32-doesnt work
I gave up, never mind but thank you very much for your help anyway.
i hope that i will find another solution soon.
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Usb debugging is enabled ....in settings/app/development ??
Something, somewhere u do something wrong ....it works for everybody.
eng s/off worked np for me but I kept getting stuck at radio.
in the end i plugged the device into another usb port on my computer and it simply worked.
Ok i did it!!!! With the terminal emulator. It was much easier and worked!! Anyway, thanx everybody for the help!
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mozes77 said:
Ok i did it!!!! With the terminal emulator. It was much easier and worked!! Anyway, thanx everybody for the help!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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glad to here that..... aspect you on Android Revolution thread
I recently updated to 2.3.3 using the OTA method. I was rooted prior to this with unrevoked3 but unrooted before I updated to 2.3.3. I wish to root again but now the bootloader will not activate using the normal Vol Dwn + Power.
Is there another way to open my bootloader or do I live the rest of my EVO's life unrooted?
Some guidance pls and thanks in advance,
R
OK, the OTA has been out for weeks, you've been a member here long enough to post a few hundred times an you didn't notice the multiple threads saying that there is no root for the the update yet??
Sorry if I have no pity for you....
HipKat said:
OK, the OTA has been out for weeks, you've been a member here long enough to post a few hundred times an you didn't notice the multiple threads saying that there is no root for the the update yet??
Sorry if I have no pity for you....
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@ HipKat,
Thanks for the responce buddy. I didn't ask for pity, but I do apologize that I haven't used this forum as I probably should have. I also apologize if I disrupted your day by you having to type your responce. I just wiped the blood off the corner of my mouth btw. Glad to see that in your own way, you've answered my question. Thanks, hope we clash again sometime Buddy.....
Regards and hope your day improves...
Rooters should never take OTA's, that should now be programmed in your head......
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Rooters should never take OTA's, that should now be programmed in your head......
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Oh, believe me, it is and thanks *as he wipes yet another drop of blood from the corner of his mouth*
Thanks again Mate....
However...
If you didn't flash the s-on zip, then you should remain s-off. The new update has an option called "fastboot" enabled by default. Either turn it off in settings or pull the battery, then boot into the bootloader. If you remain s-off you can just flash recovery and then flash a rom.
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plainjane said:
However...
If you didn't flash the s-on zip, then you should remain s-off. The new update has an option called "fastboot" enabled by default. Either turn it off in settings or pull the battery, then boot into the bootloader. If you remain s-off you can just flash recovery and then flash a rom.
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I'll give it a try and thanks for a possible fix to my Stupidity. Appreicated my friend. Live and Learn as they say.....
Regards,
R
Like several others on this forum, I updated after being previously rooted. Will it be possible to root my phone in the near future? I really want to flash the phillyfinest kingdom rom
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It's like the Tootsie Roll pop, the world may never know........
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However...
If you didn't flash the s-on zip, then you should remain s-off. The new update has an option called "fastboot" enabled by default. Either turn it off in settings or pull the battery, then boot into the bootloader. If you remain s-off you can just flash recovery and then flash a rom.
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WOW, it worked, I am now able to access my Bootloader and YES, the S is OFF.
Thanks plainjane for the help.....
That is the one good thing. As long as you stayed S-Off, then you'd be good to go.
Sorry for the curt reply, but it's just been beaten to death on here for weeks now...
rdisanza said:
WOW, it worked, I am now able to access my Bootloader and YES, the S is OFF.
Thanks plainjane for the help.....
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No problem.
You can flash recovery through the bootloader in PC36IMG form. Download the zip, place it on the root of your SD card, then boot into the bootloader. It'll scan and find the file, accept the "update", then decline to reboot. You can then go into recovery to restore a nandroid backup or flash the rooted stock rom (or another if you prefer).
Amon Ra: http://db.tt/WP0beNa
ClockworkMod: http://db.tt/9sksyTK
Both are from my Dropbox and properly named, so don't rename the file.
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@HipKat,
Nah, don't give it a second though, I didn't. You have helped me in the past and I know everyone has a bad day or sore subject. I do appreicate this forum and ppl like you who help the helpless like me. I have much to learn and I learn by asking, sometimes, stupid questions. Thanks again man.
@plainjane,
Once again, thank you for all your help. I may have more questions for you but for now, Im going to stay stock with the S-OFF. I will review everything, take a deep breath and possible root again next weekend. All of this makes my head spin. Also, I presume those are both rooted 2.3.3 ROMS?
Again, My Thanks....
Regards,
R
hi htc desire that ive tryed to root useing revoluitonary 0.4pre4 & before that unrevoked v3.32 i was geting out of date sofware so i deleted the lil app starting with a Z something but now i get an internal error message anyone any thoughts on this?
pandashoe said:
hi htc desire that ive tryed to root useing revoluitonary 0.4pre4 & before that unrevoked v3.32 i was geting out of date sofware so i deleted the lil app starting with a Z something but now i get an internal error message anyone any thoughts on this?
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Wait..what did you delete? Are you s-off? Give us more info man!
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Wait..what did you delete? Are you s-off? Give us more info man!
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ive reran unrevoked3 it went through all its programme & said done at the end, in installed super user app but s-on still any thoughts on where i or unrevoked went wrong?
Unrevoked doesn't s-off you. Use revolutionary.
revolutionary.io
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itryed revolutionary but i must be doin somthing wrong cos when i put in my code it wont let me go any farther ive tryed typeing it in pasteing it in but to no affect do i need to get a code from i webs site or just put the code in that it finds when connected to the phone?
You need to type the beta key the EXACT way they give it to you.
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itryed revolutionary but i must be doin somthing wrong cos when i put in my code it wont let me go any farther ive tryed typeing it in pasteing it in but to no affect do i need to get a code from i webs site or just put the code in that it finds when connected to the phone?
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When u run revolutionary program u downloaded, in the command window that pops up, it says enter beta key for device xxxxxxxxxxx use that number to generate ur beta key on the revolutionary site. Bet u ur beta key will work then
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jmcclue said:
When u run revolutionary program u downloaded, in the command window that pops up, it says enter beta key for device xxxxxxxxxxx use that number to generate ur beta key on the revolutionary site. Bet u ur beta key will work then
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THANKS!!!! for some reson the box to input my details didnt pop up first time i downloaded revoke but found it in the end now let the fun begin not that to sure what the fun might be lol
now this is what id like to do with my disre from the 3 network what id like to do is delete theres apps so how do i go about doing this?
Did you install superuser? If yes, then get Titanium Backup, and uninstall whatever you want.
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Did you install superuser? If yes, then get Titanium Backup, and uninstall whatever you want.
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yes ive got superuser in my apps list but the only thing that happens when i click onto it is a black screen with superuser permisions in lil white righting at the top is that normal?
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yes ive got superuser in my apps list but the only thing that happens when i click onto it is a black screen with superuser permisions in lil white righting at the top is that normal?
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ive also just noticed ive got evo's zysploit in my managed apps list but its not in the list of apps getting confuseing now lol
Install an app from playstore that requires root permissions and ul know then if it works
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Yes, it's normal. You will be prompted when an app needs superuser access.
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Install an app from playstore that requires root permissions and ul know then if it works
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ok i'll try that can you recomend an app that needs root accesss please?
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ok i'll try that can you recomend an app that needs root accesss please?
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Lol root checker.
"MyBackUp Root" requires root and is a good app to have anyway
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so far so good lol !!
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ive also just noticed ive got evo's zysploit in my managed apps list but its not in the list of apps getting confuseing now lol
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WOW! thanks so much that worked np now ic what the superuser app's for so what's the evo's zysploit for then?
am so sorry you've got to hold me by the hand on this but ive never did anything like this before the only thing ive done is to take the 3 branding from a samsung toco,
are there any step by step tutorials on here to help me with the wholw process of backing up my phone as i think thats my next step as at the mo i dont know where to go to find the back up on my phone i know its been downloaded so its in there somewhere lol
thanks again guys youve been great
If u mean the app Mybackup.. well thats for backing up apps + data. But u need a root/file explorer. Goto playstore/market and download "solid explorer" and the back up u made is on ur sdcard in a file i think called "reware" also in playstore search superuser and update it. U can delete that zysploit thing too.
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all very intresting ive got solidexplorer my backup root & updated superuser with su update fixer, ive deleted zysploit app to what i need is now to make a full backup of my phone is there a manual on how exactly to make a backup this isnt as easy as i thought it was goin to be lol
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If u mean the app Mybackup.. well thats for backing up apps + data. But u need a root/file explorer. Goto playstore/market and download "solid explorer" and the back up u made is on ur sdcard in a file i think called "reware" also in playstore search superuser and update it. U can delete that zysploit thing too.
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You mean make a Nandroid Backup? Just use the "backup" feature in recovery. That will backup your whole phone, and if you break something, that backup will restore your phone to its exact state at the time the backup was made.
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if i could have hit the thanks button more than once i would have your a star!!
i just didnt know how to do anything,
as all i realy want is to get rid of installed network apps so realy i'd like to do a clean install like i would with my pc or even upgrade from 2.22 if thats possable? if not how do i get insdie to remove them one by one many thanks again
QUOTE=abaaaabbbb63;32256115]You mean make a Nandroid Backup? Just use the "backup" feature in recovery. That will backup your whole phone, and if you break something, that backup will restore your phone to its exact state at the time the backup was made.
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