Im considering rooting, have a few questions though:
Which is the easiest guide to follow for an OSX user?
At what stage of the process is bricking most likely?
joe
1. this belongs in the Q&A section
2. Read the rom bible
3. As of now there's only 1 valid root method afaik... look up nbetcher's root method. It's even stickied.
3.5. I don't think you can brick the espresso with normal root method (unless something goes seriously wrong)
4. welcome to xda
EDIT: please do #2. It contains valuable info.
I didnt use nbetcher's method and it worked just fine for me. I went to the unlockr and it worked like a charm. Simple to use and Had a video.
p.s. IT wont let me post the sites so if u want just pm me and Ill message u the site
immortalxgod said:
I didnt use nbetcher's method and it worked just fine for me. I went to the unlockr and it worked like a charm. Simple to use and Had a video.
p.s. IT wont let me post the sites so if u want just pm me and Ill message u the site
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I've tried the unlockr method with no luck. I kept getting stuck in the boot loop. I guess us osx users are left behind.
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Yeah. If your using osx I can't help you. Sold my macbook. But I can try and read on it for you then help you but I don't know how to do that for macs. Try using youtube.
send from mytouch 3g bruh
I am not at home at the moment but the steps are the exact same after you get adb installed.
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Im set guys, thanks for all your help.
I have some other threads with question though if your in the helping mood.
The unlockr method only worked pre-OTA.
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I'm new to rooting, heard its what to do on g2s, but where do I start? I been looking around and doing research but I don't know where to start. I'm not a phone guru and need to be schooled. Where can I find the visionary temp root? It was taken off the android market.
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Well first off, you shouldn't be rooting unless you know what your doing. This isn't like an iPod or iPhone. The slightless thing you do can possibly brick your phone.
www.google.com can help you find the visionary application... it will link you back to this forum. or you can go check the development thread.
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I'm new to rooting, heard its what to do on g2s, but where do I start? I been looking around and doing research but I don't know where to start. I'm not a phone guru and need to be schooled. Where can I find the visionary temp root? It was taken off the android market.
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Ill try to help you out. Click on the "Rooted and Booted" hyperlink in my signature below this. It will take you to my post where I have VISIONary r11 and instructions for root. BUT READ THE ENTIRE 1st POST OF THE THREAD FIRST!!!!!! Its the now famous "Perma Root" thread. Start with page one and make sure you see some of the wrong turns others went through. Ginuinely it's not hard at all to do. But be sure you miss no details to get it right trouble free.
Hey everyone I have been trying to root my G2 for a few days here and am getting very frustrated trying to follow all these youtube videos. Could someone please email me step by step instructions if you have it along with any apps I need to download this would be very helpful. I go through Visionary to do the temproot but it never works. Please help. Email me here if possible
dude, there are guides all over these threads... literally all over. Even stickied, there's even multiple root methods.
Go to unlockr.com for perm s off root instructions. They use Visionary and have step by step details. Very easy, take u maybe 10 mins
G2 with meXdroid GingerMex Habanero
I'd suggest going to the Android Development forum and checking out the Wiki and the guide posts to find the easiest version of rooting for you. There are several options up that are easy to follow.
how can i unlock G2 ?? if it free how ? ad if not , what is the cheapest and TRUSTED way by the web ? thnks all
using stock kernal, and use gfree
man what is gfree and how 2 use it ?
look in dev section, there is guides on how to use gfree and root, best is to look at xda vision wiki
No one here is going to hold your hand through it. You have to search and learn a little. Then you will notice a lot more help
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The term "unlocked" is confusing. Do you mean rooted or SIM unlocked?
Either way, it can be done for free. Link has instructions for rooting. If you want SIM unlocked, you need to root AND be Subsidy Unlocked. This method is considered the safest.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Look up rooting g2 no abd required. If you have a new one. You will have to downgrade after u get s-off but no root and then do the same process again. Holding hands is good.
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helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
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helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
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You're going to need to type more than a couple words if you want real help. Did you try any root methods? If so, which one, and where are you stuck. You haven't told us enough to allow us to help you at all.
I've posted the instructions for rooting and getting subsidy unlock in my previous response.
lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
Why are so many people unwilling to learn anything any more?
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well seems like you don't want to do it yourself sooo...
go on craigslist and pay someone to root it for you -_-
I wonder if the guy can explain why he wants it rooted.
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lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
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if you dont try, then you wont learn. Read the link and if you have any specific questions then ask.
the wiki is as "rooting for idiots" as it gets. if you can't follow the steps one by one, then pay someone to root it for you.
This is a sticky from here. Follow the directions to the letter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160 It's not that hard. Just follow the DIRECTIONS. Failure to follow the directions will result in a high dollar paper weight. If you brick your phone it was by your own doing. Just know the outcome if you mess up.
Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
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Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
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i disagree with you. I have been here at xda for a long time and I relied first on reading instructions that have been posted a long time ago and when I had questions I specifically ask about the part I didn't understand not shoot first and ask later.
Here on xda since 2008. If he honestly wants real help then he has to make an effort to learn not just look at the wiki and just throw a general help cry. The wiki has the instructions step by step. If you have specific questions about a step or two, then ask that, not "I'M NOT A PRO, HELP PLS"
Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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well, based on my understanding (I might be wrong) but I believe it is possible to downgrade from your phone via sd. Again, I might be wrong, but if that is possible then you might be able to achieve root once you do the downgrade. Otherwise, maybe you can borrow a friend's PC to do the downgrade.
Good luck
This should explain how to root.
I have a T-mobile G2.
I am not really a n00b to rooting and such. I had modded my former G1 without issue.
I had permanent root via Visionary back in December and never went the next step to turn S-off. Now I am really wanting to try out some new roms and want S-OFF.
I have tried following the guide Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160 but have not had any luck.
I have even gone back and unrooted the phone and tried the original rom as well as the OTA and I never get a S-OFF. I never have any errors and always come out with Root access.
I went through page after page of that thread and couldn't find anything similar to my issue.
Anything I could be doing wrong? Any good steps for me to take next?
You could try this guide, which never fails. Since you're a veteran with the G1 hopefully you're familiar with adb
c00ller said:
You could try this guide, which never fails. Since you're a veteran with the G1 hopefully you're familiar with adb
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Yep, when in doubt (or even when you don't doubt), go to the wiki; the wiki guide was developed by the devs who cracked the device and is considered the safest; just watch out for typos!
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