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Im trying to root my wifes mt3gs, shes finally sick of espresso amd ready for cm!
I noticed theres about 3 differrent methods to root it..
If anyone has used these methods and can tell me which was more user friendly I would eternaly greatful, of course i prefer a "1-click-root" method but i dont think that exsists does it?
thanx in advance..
i have tried two methods, exploid was the most straight forward and easiest. cm6 does not yet support bluetooth.
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Do you mean this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754669
One click method? Never seen that for the slide. I used Eugenes method to root which is in the slide Rom bible and so far I've been able to root all 3 slides Ive ended up with very easily. You will have to use command prompt on ur computer but if u watch the video its really not hard at all. This is my.first android phone and it was simple for me so try it out an let us know.
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go with exploid
I agree with whgarner, I used the exploid method and that was fast and efficient
I used this method and strongly recommend it: HTC Slide root guide from cyanogenmod
The guide assumes that you have already setup Android SDK on your computer and that you have installed the correct drivers for your phone so if you have'nt done that already you will need to, as all the methods I have seen so far for the Slide require ADB. Lemme know if you got any questions.
cingall said:
I agree with whgarner, I used the exlpoid method and that was fast and efficient
I used this method and strongly recommend it: HTC Slide root guide from cyanogenmod
The guide assumes that you have already setup Android SDK on your computer and that you have installed the correct drivers for your phone so if you have'nt done that already you will need to, as all the methods I have seen so far for the Slide require ADB. Lemme know if you got any questions.
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First off thanks for your response,
Im assuming that this guide works with the latest OTA.. btw can you contact me on gtalk? [email protected] (for quick response support) i just wanna make sure my wife gets her phone back asap. That way if i hit any walls i can get over them quickly and efficiently..
thanks again..
hi all,
i'm a longtime lurker but new poster. i'm happy to say i got a brand new G2 (from t-mobile) yesterday! i'd like to root it but i'm completely confused about the G2 (with new android 2.2 update) vs the Desire. The wiki is titled Desire Z BUT the rooting anchor (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2) refers to the G2. Which is it? I don't want to brick my new H2...
Thanks all!
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The guides in the device section here SHOULD work fine but best to check the HTC VISION: G2 section instead.
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It is confusing having two sets of forums, the G2 ones and the Desire Z ones. I believe they're going to be merged very soon though.
so... they are the same? i just want to know if i can follow the directions in that link? thanks in advance!
yes. the same.
ufarivtemazn:
thanks for the help.
i just want to confirm that i can follow those instructions EVEN with the 2.2 update from HTC that came over a couple weeks back. i've never rooted anything and am a bit nervous
piruzinho said:
ufarivtemazn:
thanks for the help.
i just want to confirm that i can follow those instructions EVEN with the 2.2 update from HTC that came over a couple weeks back. i've never rooted anything and am a bit nervous
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Yes, the instructions in the Wiki, which you linked to in your first post above, will work fine for you. Just read them very carefully, and ask questions if you're not sure about any specific bits.
If you're going to be using adb as part of this process, then I suggest you check out this guide to help you get adb up and running on your PC - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865685
yes! that adb guide did the trick and i am successfully rooted (i ran the gfree_verify to verify).
now, where/how do i actually load ROMS? i'm sorry to ask such newb questions but the stickies in the forums here are outdated or don't appear in my search terms. thanks again!
piruzinho said:
yes! that adb guide did the trick and i am successfully rooted (i ran the gfree_verify to verify).
now, where/how do i actually load ROMS? i'm sorry to ask such newb questions but the stickies in the forums here are outdated or don't appear in my search terms. thanks again!
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Well done.
Have a look in the Android development forum. You'll find lots of threads there with custom ROMs. Take your time, read up and see if there's a ROM which might be good for you.
Before you leap into that, install ROM Manager on your phone, and use that to flash Clockwork Recovery, that's a custom recovery for your phone. Once you have Clockwork installed, you can do what's referred to as a "nandroid" backup of your phone, which is basically a complete dump of the phone. Do that before you try a new ROM, then if you don't like the new ROM it's incredibly easy just to restore that backup and go back to where you were.
Cyanogen's custom ROM is very very popular, but as I say, take your time and read up.
thanks all for your help!
will have a look now and read up on the differences between the ROMS. I've seen tons of compliments of cyanogen's mod but will try to see the difference
Posting to come back and read later...
I'm trying to root my friends mytouch 3g slide and I'm stuck. I've searched the forum for all related issues and have received no answers.
I'm at this step in the rooting process:
5.Issue the following command: adb push exploid /sqlite_stmt_journals. Note: It MUST be in that directory - NO exceptions.
At this step I keep getting failed to copy 'exploid' to '/sqlite_stmt_jurnals' : Read-only file system.
The phone is in charge only and debugging mode is on. Also the cmd is in admin mode. I'm not sure what else I could be doing wrong. Please let me know..the mt4g was not this difficult.
what guide are you following?
by any chance are you on the latest update for it too? the new RUU update that came out
I am on the newest update unfortunately. It's buggy as hell actually in my opinion. That's why my friends wants it rooted and on cyanogen 7.
I'm using this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754020
Is there a better one in your opinion. I never had this issue rooting my G1, Nexus One, or my MT4G.
the newest ruu(froyo) hboot cant be rooted as far as i know you may have to downgrade, then use that guide
There's a thread in the development section that shows u how to root the slide if u upgraded to the new software. I agree it is buggy as hell an nothing worked right.
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I suppose you are referring to the link below..
How-To [Root] The myTouch 3GS if you updated to Offical 2.2.1 and lost root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025336
I guess I'll have to give that a shot and see what I can do. Just seems a little riduculous.. Thanks for the help!
Yes thats the thread. Let me know if u need help an ill see what I can do. I've rooted like 3 diff slides cause I keep getting stuck with ones that have problems so I think I have it down. Lol. Good luck.
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I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
Word to the wise, if the rooting process seemed too hard to do do not do it and stay stock, lot less risk of your phone bricking.
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I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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Just follow the guide in the wiki step by step, and remember to double check your typing before issuing ang commands
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monkeytuner said:
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
PaganAng3l said:
What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
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I'm on 2.2
Build number 1.22.531
Kerner 2.6.32.17
Hboot-0.82
Just follow the steps on the wiki like a member said. I had no experience whatsoever but managed to learn a little adb and successfully rooted my phone. Use the rage gfree method. It is simple with the least chance of bricking
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The Wiki guide is right here, if you haven't found it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Just read up as much as you can before you start, and follow the instruction very carefully, and you will be fine.
The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA that is currenlty being deployed is not currently rootable (and requires downgrading first to root), but you should be okay since you are still on the T-Mobile 2.2 ROM still.
What about doing this on Macs?
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What about doing this on Macs?
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It should work on a Mac. Just dual boot into a Linux distribution.
Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
Edit:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision/
Will this method work after doing a temp root? It seems a lot easier
As far as the usb drivers go, I used pda.net from the market. If after you install pda.net it still sees your phone as usb mass storage only, then unplug your phone, remove the current driver and plug it back in. It should ask you if you want to set up your new hardware and show it as an android device
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Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
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Just download HTC Sync, it comes with the drivers:
http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=325&act=sd&cat=all
There is a similar post about the Clockworkmod download. Might just be down temporarily. Try again later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097465
Will the visionary method work too?
monkeytuner said:
Will the visionary method work too?
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NO. And yes. Confused? Here is a link to the method myself and many others have used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
This is an "easy" method using Visionary to temp root ONLY and then G-free for perm root. Do not be tempted to check "perm-root now" on Visionary since there is a high brick risk. Anyhow, this method runs scripts so much less chance for typo errors... just follow the simple directions to the letter and you will be rooted in no time. Works like a dream.
That was easy! hah, this was a lot easier than what the wiki told me to do. Thank you so much
edit:i restored to my back up (phew ), but why does the CM screen keep on repeating after I try installing 7.03?
i rooted everything fine, but after installing CM 7, the boot logo keeps on repeating, and the home screen won't pop up. is there a fix for this? :/
No prob.
Did you do a full wipe before flashing CM7? Even if you did, I'd recommend a "Superwipe". This is a zip you flash from recovery like anything else, and it really gets to everything on your phone's memory. I don't have the direct link but you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991254
It's down the page a bit, in the "attached files". The one on the top called SuperWipeG2+. Also, the ROM on that page is a nice one if you're looking for stuff other than CM. (Though CM is a good place to start)
I didn't do a complete wipe, I just did something else instead. I figured it out before checking this up, but thank you a lot for the help. +Thanks
I can't root my replacement slide that I got today. I don't know if it's my software build but I've tired RootMeNow and MT3srooter which worked for me in the past. HELP PLEASE ANYONE!
Software # 2.15.531.3
Plenty of threads regarding different methods of getting it done. When i got my replacement a few months ago I had to try a few different ways than I had done originally. The No PC method is the one that did the trick.
No PC Method
I don't think that the software version, looks like the kernel version. You need to post the Android version, 2.1, 2.2 etc.
The No PC version does not work at least not for me it gets stuck at the AndRoot install and fails each time. Is it because my replacement is 2.2.1? Really want to root this phone!
First u have to A. Do the goldcard method...or be goto the general section of the slid form and. There will be titile new root method which is stard by me and thatw will give u root in 5 min. Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108316
Hey go to the general forum on this phone and go to a post called "how to get the most out of your slide (root)" and at the bottom of the post there is a link to the only workin root method on the slide from what I tried hope this helps
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