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After seeing lots of users struggle to root their phone with the existing guides (or worse, brick their phones), often times because of an inability to install/use ADB correctly (so they hobble together steps from multiple guides), I decided to write up a guide for rooting without the need for ADB. This guide uses the Visionary program to achieve temporary root and then gfree to achieve permanent root. Visionary is used only for the temporary root and nothing else (since many on these forums are wary of the app for permanent rooting). All of the gfree steps were scripted together to make things more convenient (and allow less room for user error in typing things in). This has been tested to work with multiple G2s and theoretically should work with the Desire Z as well (if you have the 1.72 OTA though, you will need to downgrade first in order to root as per the instructions in the wiki). All credit goes to the original developers of these programs and those others who aided in achieving root originally (I didn't add anything new content-wise, just bundled it up nicely).
WARNING: A few Desire Z users have reported being stuck on the HTC logo after following this guide. Without having a Desire Z myself, it is difficult to figure out why (since this simple automates known working methods). For the time being, I recommend Desire Z users obtain permanent root using one of the other guides out there.
Instructions
1. Install Terminal Emulator and a file manager (such as Astro File Manager) from the Market.
2. Extract the contents of the zip file to the SD card (this will create a directory called root_files on the card). When done, make sure you unmount your SD card from your computer if you had mounted it as a storage device to transfer the files.
3. Enable Unknown Sources (under Settings->Applications) and USB Debugging (under Settings->Applications->Development).
4. Using your file manager, navigate to the root_files directory on your SD card and select "com.modaco.visionaryplus.r14.apk" to install the Visionary app.
5. Start the Visionary app.
6. Click on "Temproot now." Leave all other settings unchecked.
7. Start the Terminal app.
8. Type the following commands (the $ and # symbols represent the command prompt and should not be typed):
Code:
$ su
# cp /sdcard/root_files/perm_root /data/local/perm_root
# chmod 777 /data/local/*
# /data/local/perm_root
You will see multiple messages scroll by as the programs run. Once you are returned to the prompt in terminal, you will have permanent root (S-OFF), as well as subsidy unlock and SuperCID. At this point, you can also choose to flash the engineering hboot as explained in the wiki. Flashing this hboot allows you to use the flashboot program to flash images from your computer to your phone (which can be very helpful when stuck in a bootloop for example). Note, this is often times the step that bricks people's phones when following other guides. To help mitigate the danger involved, I created a script that first checks the md5 of the hboot file to ensure it didn't get corrupted and then actually performs the flash (many times the bricking occurs because of a typo in this command). If you wish to flash the engineering hboot, type the following command in terminal if you have a G2:
Code:
# /data/local/tmp/flash_hboot
Or this command if you have a Desire Z
Code:
# /data/local/tmp/flash_hboot_z
If you get a verification failed message, you should re-download the files, re-extract them to your SD card, and run the flash_hboot script again.
If you don't want the engineering hboot, just reboot your phone. You can verify you have permanent root by holding volume down while powering on (you'll see S-OFF in the first line of the bootloader). You are now free to install a new recovery and start flashing custom ROMs. If you don't want to flash a new ROM, it's safe to uninstall the Visionary app at this point.
And if you are curious, you can open the perm_root and flash_hboot files in a text editor to see what they are actually doing...
thnak you bro man this was way better !!!
does this apply to someone who just bought the G2.currently on stock 2.2?
GHOST99K said:
does this apply to someone who just bought the G2.currently on stock 2.2?
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YES!!!! Especially you! This is much easier than the previous ways!
NICE!
I wish I had seen this last night before I spent 4 hour trying to get ADB to see my wife's new phone. Oh well got it working the hard way
Copy flash_hboot
Do you need to copy the flash_hboot like the perm_root file?
Crey23 said:
YES!!!! Especially you! This is much easier than the previous ways!
NICE!
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cool i guess 2 of my friends will be pleased to hear this cuz i'll be helping them to root their phones.
worked like a charm! sweet man, saved me a lot of time by making this thread and guide, definitely should be added to wiki or sticky thread.
I just bought a T-mobile G2 as well, and I love the phone as is, but I just want to root it, so I can over-clock the cpu just a little bit (maybe about 1Ghz is fine). Can I use this method and keep the phone as is? Or does this method delete everything and I need to use custom rom? I'm coming from original MyTouch 3G (without 3.5 jack) rooted with CM, but I am still a newb.
misterykid89 said:
I just bought a T-mobile G2 as well, and I love the phone as is, but I just want to root it, so I can over-clock the cpu just a little bit (maybe about 1Ghz is fine). Can I use this method and keep the phone as is? Or does this method delete everything and I need to use custom rom? I'm coming from original MyTouch 3G (without 3.5 jack) rooted with CM, but I am still a newb.
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Once you root the phone, everything will stay as is. Here's a link to overclock to at least 1 GHz on stock ROM: http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/20/t-mobile-g2-overclocked-to-1-42ghz-how-to-overclock-your-t-mobile-g2/
However, it's required you first set up ADB.
I can't just download setCPU and over-clock? I thought as long as the phone is rooted, I can do that...
misterykid89 said:
I can't just download setCPU and over-clock? I thought as long as the phone is rooted, I can do that...
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You can still download SetCPU, but just having the app itself won't let you overclock the phone. You can try flashing a different ROM and you'll be overclocked once you run that ROM.
Wait, but the recommended and safest way is still with Rage and GFree, right? VISIONary was found to do something with the phones file system that messes up some phones I thought, right? I thought that is why scotty2 made Rage, or am I wrong?
KoolKidsKlub said:
Wait, but the recommended and safest way is still with Rage and GFree, right? VISIONary was found to do something with the phones file system that messes up some phones I thought, right? I thought that is why scotty2 made Rage, or am I wrong?
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Rage/G-Free is still the safest but they both require ADB, which can be quite a hassle to install for many. True that Visionary has been found to mess one's phone up, but this method only implements the temp root procedure from Visionary (which doesn't require ADB) and the perm root procedures from Rage/G-Free for a more simple way to root one's G2.
so its more like the best of both methods then... i gave up cus i couldnt figure out the ADB but this way looks way easier so ima give this a try thanks for this
Worked perfectly first try. Thanks!
What exactly is kernel? I've seen some people saying they are running over-clock on their G2 with a modded kernel on stock ROM.
misterykid89 said:
What exactly is kernel? I've seen some people saying they are running over-clock on their G2 with a modded kernel on stock ROM.
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Search google for "Kernel Operating System"
What I meant was is it okay to just change the kernel and run stock ROM that came with my T-mobile G2? Would it not change anything except for the clock speed?
misterykid89 said:
What I meant was is it okay to just change the kernel and run stock ROM that came with my T-mobile G2? Would it not change anything except for the clock speed?
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Different kernels can be compatible only with certain ROM's. Check on on the kernel before you flash to stock ROM
how does one go about accessing these?
Easily customizable if you use a text editor(scripts located in /system/etc/init.d)
I have no idea how to do this, but I do have a text editor
there is a java script in the folder /system/etc/init.d/ that conrols the profiles and screen off battery saver. if you dont know how to find it on your own, you wont be able to edit the java probably.
dkdude36 said:
there is a java script in the folder /system/etc/init.d/ that conrols the profiles and screen off battery saver. if you dont know how to find it on your own, you wont be able to edit the java probably.
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have to start somewhere, and seems like a reasonable place. How do i find that /system folder?
alaman68 said:
have to start somewhere, and seems like a reasonable place. How do i find that /system folder?
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Hah I like your attitude. So, do you have adb set up, or would you prefer to use root explorer?
Would like to follow this as well
Lurker for a long time...
just rooted and am using this rom as well.
would like to follow along if you dont mind.
I myself do not know what 'dab' is so root explorer would probably be my way to go.
My bad adb not dab. Stupid iPad spell check.
Adb is a command system through which your phone communicates to the computer through USB. It is very useful for hacking especially in recovery mode. It's not that hard to set up, but you can always just use root explorer and make your life easier.
adb
Ok, is see what you mean.
I was looking for the adb_shell.zip or whatever was needed to get that setup last night but couldnt find it (now i didnt look probably everywhere).
some more information about how i am set up now is:
kernel version: 2.6.32.17-gee557fd [email protected] #15
build: calkulin's evio 2 rom v1.8
software: 3.70.651.1
pri: 1.90_003
hardware version: 3
I used unrevoked to root. I have nand back up transfered to pc, retrieved my MSL, I tried the undervolt to 150 with no success(maybe did it wrong).
I also flashed to Ava_Froyo just to have a look see and then cam back to Calkulin.
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Adb is a command system through which your phone communicates to the computer through USB. It is very useful for hacking especially in recovery mode. It's not that hard to set up, but you can always just use root explorer and make your life easier.
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After reading your thread on rooting, I will go with whatever method you recommend, so I will get root explorer if think that is the easiest way. Totally agree with you about learning as much as possible.
i don't have adb set up
don't worry I haven't forgot about you guys! I'm busy right now but I'll post tomorrow.
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Ok, is see what you mean.
I was looking for the adb_shell.zip or whatever was needed to get that setup last night but couldnt find it (now i didnt look probably everywhere).
some more information about how i am set up now is:
kernel version: 2.6.32.17-gee557fd [email protected] #15
build: calkulin's evio 2 rom v1.8
software: 3.70.651.1
pri: 1.90_003
hardware version: 3
I used unrevoked to root. I have nand back up transfered to pc, retrieved my MSL, I tried the undervolt to 150 with no success(maybe did it wrong).
I also flashed to Ava_Froyo just to have a look see and then cam back to Calkulin.
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By what measure are you determining success? Specifically what happened or didn't happen after you flashed that file.
I will say this, if your experience is anything like mine with #15 kernel, good luck getting anything to be executed from the init.d folder. Changing kernels fixed this for me - well, actually i reverted to the an older version of the rom which i had flashed with a diff kernel. But alas, a diff kernel in 1.80 will also fix the problem (or did for me when testing the update)
To the OP, what are you trying to accomplish?
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By what measure are you determining success? Specifically what happened or didn't happen after you flashed that file.
I will say this, if your experience is anything like mine with #15 kernel, good luck getting anything to be executed from the init.d folder. Changing kernels fixed this for me - well, actually i reverted to the an older version of the rom which i had flashed with a diff kernel. But alas, a diff kernel in 1.80 will also fix the problem (or did for me when testing the update)
To the OP, what are you trying to accomplish?
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1. learn how to get to the script
2. Change overclocking without setcpu
I use an NA kernel.
thought this would be a fun project instead of another download / copy / wipe / flash / restore
ok, so baisically, go to root explorer. go to the folder system, in that the folder etc, and in that the folder init.d. init.d holds all the clock and volt hacks calkulin has implimented. hit mount r/w (top right) and then long press on 01cpufreq_screenstate_scaling in init.d. choose edit text or something like that. all of the changable values are at the top. calkulin did that on purpose to make it easy to edit. change some values, and reboot. good luck.
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ok, so baisically, go to root explorer. go to the folder system, in that the folder etc, and in that the folder init.d. init.d holds all the clock and volt hacks calkulin has implimented. hit mount r/w (top right) and then long press on 01cpufreq_screenstate_scaling in init.d. choose edit text or something like that. all of the changable values are at the top. calkulin did that on purpose to make it easy to edit. change some values, and reboot. good luck.
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Dumb question, but if I botch this (failed C++ in college) and it doesn't work, I can wipe / reflash and try again?
The script is already established. You're simply changing the contents of several key variables.
alaman68 said:
Dumb question, but if I botch this (failed C++ in college) and it doesn't work, I can wipe / reflash and try again?
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yep. root explorer is even smart enough to create a .bak backup file in the same directory for you.
Hi everybody
first of all I´ve to say english isn´t my native language, so I´m sorry for my bad english
Yeah today I tried to install the Virtuous Unity ROM on my Desire Z.
I did a full wipe, so actually I think I did.
I did all this with clockworkMod Recovery
1.wipe data/factory reset
2.wipe cache partition
3.advanced > wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats
after that I go to mounts and storage > mount / data and mount / system
So and then I go to install zip from sdcard and choose the Virtuous Unity Zip data
And after a reboot my phone freezes by turning on my desire..
So I hope someone can help me
Hello, (sorry for my bad english too, i speak french usualy)
I install it today and it's ok
(if the phone don't reboot, pull off the batery a few second and when you restart, push and stay push the low volume button and once the power button...)
Maybe make a new time but don't mount and storage...
Just the different wipe ... reboot ... and install zip from sdcard and choose the good one... (and after the patch...)
Good luck to you...
I tried it two different times, and the first one without doing mount data and system.
I'm not a specialist but a new user then I have no other solution...
I hope someone can help you ...
Good luck
Did you flash recovery using ADB? If so, do that and try again
Or perhaps you are using a budget SD card, not all cards work for some reason.
@Noboo I don´t know what you mean ^^
Kernel Version 2.6.32.21-gd2764ed
Doftware Number 1.34.405.5
Did you root your device following the wiki found here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
If so, you have ADB on your computer already. If not, just disregard this advice because chances are you'll make some mistakes.
Step by step it would be:
Go to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Download clockworkmod recovery and the flash_image and put it in the adb folder.
Open a dos prompt (run -> cmd)
Go to the adb folder
adb push flash_image /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/*
adb push recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
adb shell
su
(Make sure you have priviliges; #)
# cd /data/local/tmp
# ./flash_image recovery recovery.img
Wait a few seconds
# sync
Power down, battery out, go to recovery.
Wipe cache etc, flash the rom, and hope that a bad recovery was your problem
GL
try that superwipe aswell just a thought
@noboo
after the point ' su ' I can not follow sry . In cmd appears $
Good that you stopped, you need # after typing su.
Please check that all the files you downloaded are in the ADB folder on your computer, and that you type the commands correctly.
Don't change file names and do not unpack the files
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Still doesn´t work
at first I unpacked the flash image rar but know cmd shows ' cannot start flash image: no such file or directory
Same Problem here. I tried everything numerous times. fact.reset etc.. . I really need help! Should i maybe get a replacement? Cause even now my home and search button don't work.
I posted on 1 thread that after u reboot your phone it will work but only for a short time.
Look at the first post of Flemmard on Virtuous Unity thread, some DZ freezes because they don't support 1.2 Ghz freq. Flemmard made a patch to flash with CWM to set max frequency to 998 because it is set to 1200 by default:
I can't put the link because it is my first post but look at first post on unity thread, the link is just after:
For people experiencing random phone Freezes, this is due to overclocking, it's solved by lowering max speed.
Just flash this patch over:
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It does support 1.2ghz, I think I found the problem, when you overclock it to 1.1ghz is when it freezes, because I had mines set at 1.5ghz (performance governer) and I had no freezes what so ever, but when I set it to 1.1 ghz it froze within 2 minutes after booting the phone. I also have no problems with any other frequencies but 1.1ghz, so if there is a way to remove the option for the 1.1ghz option, we wouldn't have this problem. Anyone else want to test my theory on their Visions?
No one?
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the same problem but without S-OFF and root and CWM (native ROM)
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Same Problem here. I tried everything numerous times. fact.reset etc.. . I really need help! Should i maybe get a replacement? Cause even now my home and search button don't work.
I posted on 1 thread that after u reboot your phone it will work but only for a short time.
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Hi
I've the same problem but without S-OFF and root and CWM and etc. (native ROM) and only ordinary apps e.g. watchdog, android assistant, astro...,consoles..., some file managers, browsers, alarms and profile managers and few games
did you resolve this problem?
mine is working.
hboot eng, s-off, rooted. desire z.
all i did is wipe data, wipe cache and then install from zip.
maybe the zip is corrupted check the md5 sum?
remember to install de DZ hboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205726 (its a easy way)
boot loops for unity 2.39
i flashed with unity 2.39 on my desire z , after one day of usage there were annoying boot loops, the fone was unuseable, i had to revert back to my stock backup rom through clockwork recovery. But even after i flashed back to my old rom, there is still boot loops, i get reboots instantly after the sense ui loads.
Please can anybody advice me on how to fix this ?
I am posting to spread the word for the best scripts on any android device i have ever seen and proven to work on various android phones and tablets that i own! Especially the htc Desire!
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
by: Zeppelinrox
None of these scripts is my work and only speaking from profound experience! I cannot describe how amazingly these 3 scripts can change the phone completely! It is now Superfast, no lag! and 3G is instant!!
Only works for rooted phones!
Very simple, follow the steps and couple requirements in original thread.
I'm using InsertCoin_GB_Sense 2.1 v1.1.4 rom. This should work for any android device flawlessly with little risk!
My settings for V6 Supercharger script
In script manager make sure root privilege is on but not boot!
512HP Super UL Option 7
then SuperClean and ReStart Option 30
KAK RC3
In script manager make sure root privilege is on and also boot!
Followed and accepted the prompts
3G TurboCharger
In script manager make sure root privilege is on and also boot!
I used Experimental 1
I used the following releases:
V6 SuperCharger Update 9 RC5, 3G TurboCharger RC3, KAK RC3 and DHBC RC2
Download Page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021
I was looking at this yesterday as its in mildwild. You really think its good?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
rootSU said:
I was looking at this yesterday as its in mildwild. You really think its good?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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It's good, this and titanium are the first 2 things I install on a new rom. Makes even sense 3.5 fly on our old desire.
From my HTC Desire AIO
What settings do you use?
I've installed it but to be honest, I already had some tweaks in place that this gives. I haven't noticed any improvements really.
Good for everyone else though. Looks well written.
Alright. After having installed this on my 2.3.3 Desire some 3 hours ago, i do see a noticeable improvement, especially in the way the launcher acts. It's much more fluid, even after a wake-up (when i used to get a little lag). I have configured the Supercharger just as the OP said and i have also installed the "KAK" module. I haven't installed any other module than these two (as i find no need for them).
How to install, for dummies:
1) Download "V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC5.2.sh.pdf" and rename it to "V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC5.2.sh.txt". Download "KickAssKernelizer_Tweaks_Installer_Update_3_RC3.1.sh.txt". Copy both files to the root of your SD card;
2) Go to the Market and download "Script Manager";
3) Open Script Manager and select "V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC5.2.sh.txt". After the "pop-up" opens, click on the SuperUser icon and then click "Run" (no need to modify any other settings). This gives Script Manager root acces, which it needs for the script to be able to modify key system files;
4) Follow the on-screen instructions (that's a no brainer);
5) Do the same for "KickAssKernelizer_Tweaks_Installer_Update_3_RC3.1.sh.txt"*.
*Note - i haven't fiddled with the I/O tweaks, as the script said they're sort of experimental.
Advice: it's best to have an init.d enabled ROM, as this allows the Supercharger and KAK to run their scripts automatically during start-up. This cuts the need to use Script Manager to run them at boot, thus making life easier.
I've been using it for the longest time that I can't remember how my phone works when I don't have this running. CM7 is fast enough as it is... so there really isn't much to push in terms of speed but yeah you'll probably notice some slight improvements here and there.
I wonder what you would think after having it unsupercharged and unkernelized for a couple of days... lol
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I wonder what you would think after having it unsupercharged and unkernelized for a couple of days... lol
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Maybe when I'm bored I'll uninstall it. I'm happy with your scripts and it's not giving me any negative performance issues to make me remove it.
after 2nd boot... my BravoC feels faster than before, especially when i try to look apps list after booting. superb !!!
would really appreciate a little help with installing this mod.
I read this on the ics thread -
You have to put the file as is it is in the sd card and then run the terminal
emulator and type:
su [enter]
sh \sdcard\[the name of the file] and again enter and then follow the guide.
the name of my file is -V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC8.2.sh
ive tried this many times , not working
do i change file extention by renaming ?
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emulator and type:
su [enter]
sh \sdcard\[the name of the file] and again enter and then follow the guide.
the name of my file is -V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC8.2.sh
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did you try with this command?
$ su
# sh /sdcard/V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC8.2.sh
make sure the script file is in root directory of your sdcard and busybox already installed.
Thank you so much agis, it worked !
im using insertcoin 114 right now.
my phone booted fine
but im not sure i chose the right options !
it gave some warning about the busybox,.....but proceeded
build or local ? scrolling 1, 2 or 3 ? and many options
id like a guide to optimum preferences
but thanks anyway !! the literature is fun
obviously Im doing something wrong in the options.. my phone freezes from time to time and i have to pull the battery
when we have to choose buil or local...which is right ?
thnx
rraaka said:
obviously Im doing something wrong in the options.. my phone freezes from time to time and i have to pull the battery
when we have to choose buil or local...which is right ?
thnx
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i choose build.prop and the script is running fine. but i use gingerbread, not ics.
maybe you can consult with the script creator about your problem. the link is in my signature.
i have a few apps that can disable them but the changes are reset every reboot none of them can make changes stick. i've heard of a few file editing ways to make it stick but most of those say they only work for specific phones and haven't found one for lg nitro yet. my problem is i had to replace a digitizer and the new lights on the new one are too bright and offcentered so i just want the lights off because everything else is working and i dont need the lights anyways. Thanks for any help.
if you're using stock ICS rom, there is an option to disable it in settings and it stays on reboot.
for other roms, try this app, not sure if it works.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deskangel.kblight&hl=en
ightsrti purpose
arda99 said:
if you're using stock ICS rom, there is an option to disable it in settings and it stays on reboot.
for other roms, try this app, not sure if it works.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deskangel.kblight&hl=en
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i have that app its one of the only ones that will turn the lights off, but it doens't stick on boot and after boot i have uncheck recheck the option every time, it is right not he only solution but its not convenient, looking for something more perm. i'm running CM10.0.0 with apex launcher.
by the way thanks for the fast response, it's ironic because i lost my stock rom because of a faulty flash of CWM recovery, my backup rom is the stock AT&T ROM, do you know if this rom has the option? it's gingerbread i think. I'm also wondering if flashing to that rom, disabling the lights, then flashing CM10 again would solve the problem. but i asume when flashing cm10 i would lose the solution and the lights would come back on after booting into cm10 the first time. Any more help on a perm solution would be appreciated. i know there are perm soltuions for other phones but i hvaen't found one that works with p930 yet, i've even seen some for optimus 2x and G but they won't work on LTE, even rootdim doesn't work i've already contacted the developer and told him i can help him with compatibily if he needs anything from my phone to help update rootdim for p930 incase other people are having this problem as well., the problem is mostly that LTE screen is incredibly good and bright, and i dont want to wreck the clarity with my aftermarket digitizers overlight bright cap button lights blaring into my eyes and ruining the beauty of the HD screen on this thing. I mean after all how many of us need lights to tell us where our back/home/menu buttons are... i mean i googled this problem and there are hundreds of people trying to disable them on almost any phone you can think of, with varying success.
KronicSkillz said:
i have that app its one of the only ones that will turn the lights off, but it doens't stick on boot and after boot i have uncheck recheck the option every time, it is right not he only solution but its not convenient, looking for something more perm. i'm running CM10.0.0 with apex launcher.
by the way thanks for the fast response, it's ironic because i lost my stock rom because of a faulty flash of CWM recovery, my backup rom is the stock AT&T ROM, do you know if this rom has the option? it's gingerbread i think. I'm also wondering if flashing to that rom, disabling the lights, then flashing CM10 again would solve the problem. but i asume when flashing cm10 i would lose the solution and the lights would come back on after booting into cm10 the first time. Any more help on a perm solution would be appreciated. i know there are perm soltuions for other phones but i hvaen't found one that works with p930 yet, i've even seen some for optimus 2x and G but they won't work on LTE, even rootdim doesn't work i've already contacted the developer and told him i can help him with compatibily if he needs anything from my phone to help update rootdim for p930 incase other people are having this problem as well., the problem is mostly that LTE screen is incredibly good and bright, and i dont want to wreck the clarity with my aftermarket digitizers overlight bright cap button lights blaring into my eyes and ruining the beauty of the HD screen on this thing. I mean after all how many of us need lights to tell us where our back/home/menu buttons are... i mean i googled this problem and there are hundreds of people trying to disable them on almost any phone you can think of, with varying success.
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and im not as stupid as i might sound by my rambling way of speaking lol. i was able to get all the mods onto my phone and repair a smashed digitizer by myself (which requires taking the entire phone about and motherboard out of the phone and putting it back together) i just hated english class and it now shows
you can try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30698163&postcount=2
Code:
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
the exact path of "max_brightness" might vary and if so,
Code:
find /sys -name max_brightness
Try these commands via rooted adb shell or terminal emulator, if it works then modify init.d to set it on every reboot.
arda99 said:
you can try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30698163&postcount=2
Code:
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
the exact path of "max_brightness" might vary and if so,
Code:
find /sys -name max_brightness
Try these commands via rooted adb shell or terminal emulator, if it works then modify init.d to set it on every reboot.
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how would i go about modifying the init.d to add this, when i executed the command line the lights turn off as desired =P thanks for your help thus far i just haven't modify'd that file before and it's a system file i can see so i'd rather not go trial and error, thanks again so far if you could give me a step by step to add the modifications that would be optimal.
*edit* i gave u a thanks for atleast teaching me where the file is
is it just a text file i open and add the code to? if so does it matter where i add the code (top/bottom)
ok nevermind, i navigated to it out of curiousity and i see that its a folder and obviously not a text file... however im still not sure what to do from here do i drop a text file with that code in it or something ? if so what do i name the file ? if not do i add the code to one of the two files here? the two files i see here are 00banner and 90userinit
after stopping to think i would assume that the userinit file would make most sense, if i remember correctly i actually think i can put it anywhere im just being careful and double checking. two things i'm a little hazy on, can i just add it to the end of the userinit file, if so do those commands require ; at the end of them? because everything else in this file except the loop counter has ;
thanks in advance, i also have another question, i read somewhere on these forums that the system/ folder gets reflashed at every boot, if this is true wont that overwrite this file? if that is true if i was to create a custom file and add it, would that get deleted whent he system is reflashed? does it delete the entire directory and rewrite it or just readd the files because if it was copying over the old files i think that would mean i should actually create a new file called something like dislights. just to verify if this is the case would a file with this text in it suffice.
chmod 666 /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
chmod 444 /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
or do i need some type of header and footer or semicolons at the end like this
{
chmod 666 /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness;
echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness;
chmod 444 /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness;
}
sorry for all the questions im just paranoid about altering system dir when im not 100% sure what im doing.
Download and extract the attachment, put it in /system/etc/init.d, and set permission to rwxr-xr-x, you might need es explorer(enable root options) or root explorer to do so.
thanks for reply, just performed that operation, rebooting fingers crossed.
confirmed works. !!!! yay thanks man i'm going to give you another official forum thank you after im done writing this.
*note* from what i have been reading over the passed few hours, some phones my need to have the init.d activated to work on bootup automatically. the following link will provide a solution for almost all phones (even unrooted) to apply this solution. Although you need root permission to actually write files to the init.d and change permissions. thanks to everyone who contributed to this solution.
edit : adding link i forgot lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710980
glad to know it works for you.
init.d is usually missing on stock roms but available on most, if not all 3rd party roms.