Back in February I got my G2, and shortly after I successfully rooted using the Visionary method. Now I'm reading about how bad it is for our phones.
So, my question. Is there a chance that this is going to have a bad effect on my phone? Is my phone a ticking time bomb?
I've been searching the forums for the answer to my question, but the only thing I found was a post about how someone successfully rooted using the same method, then weeks later the phone bricked.
Thank you!
Visionary is the devil from all I have read. Not sure what you can do about it now tho, someone else would have to field that question.
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If its not broke don't fix it.
Could always hit the unroot button.
I wouldn't, though. I believe what is wrong with using visionary is perm rooting without s-off on newer G2s than what u have.
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You're phone would have immediately bricked if it was going to. You don't need to worry, you're safe
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Thank you. That takes a load off.
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Why is the newest EVO. So hard to root than other android phones? I had 3.3 and now upgraded to 3.7. Unrevoked doesn't work for it yet. Why is that?
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It's a process to find a security hole to achieve root.
That being said, weren't you rooted previously?
That's what you get for not paying attention. Don't ever run an RUU. And this doesn't belong in the development section But I guess that's another symptom of not paying attention
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aph said:
That's what you get for not paying attention. Don't ever run an RUU. And this doesn't belong in the development section But I guess that's another symptom of not paying attention
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Google is your friend, my friend.
If you have a new Evo you need to use an alternative method to root your phone!! The old methods and UNREVOKED will brick your phone. Here is what you need to know first.
I'm sure there are instructions here at xda to achieve the same thing but I'm not going to search it out for you. This is the method we used for a co-worker's Evo v.003
I never rooted before. And yes I do know that unrevoked worked for the older EVO and not the newer. I was just wondering what would be the cause for it being so difficult to do since other phones seem to get it solved more quickly. But thank you for your responce.
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aph said:
That's what you get for not paying attention. Don't ever run an RUU. And this doesn't belong in the development section But I guess that's another symptom of not paying attention
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Thanks for being an ass. I ask a simple question based on what I have read, haven't tried to root because of what I read, and get talked to like a kid. I have been a member here for several years and am brand new to android. Thanks for the welcome
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romagnus said:
I never rooted before. And yes I do know that unrevoked worked for the older EVO and not the newer. I was just wondering what would be the cause for it being so difficult to do since other phones seem to get it solved more quickly. But thank you for your responce.
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HTC is getting better at blocking our rooting methods. That and the update only came out a few days ago, it takes time.
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That's what you get for not paying attention. Don't ever run an RUU. And this doesn't belong in the development section But I guess that's another symptom of not paying attention
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Spot on
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It's been a while since I've visited this forum. As an ex G1 owner and since September a DHD owner, I'm a little somewhat out of the game.
I successfully rooted my G1 basically just to get the phone to function and have not rooted the DHD as of yet, as its met my needs well ( upto now ).
I've searched and searched for info on rooting and am gutted to learn I can't use a one click method as the phone is nand locked.
I'm hoping to put his out to you guys, not for the easiest option, but as I'm very rusty with whole rooting thing, I'm hoping you can advise me on which you think is the safest, most stable and worthwhile.
Also, is there any difference in root options as per where you reside ( I.e. UK, US ) as to which downloads needed to root?
Thanks for any help guys
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You should take a look at the sticky threads in dev section.
Thanks mate, will do now. Just wanna do it right if you know what I mean
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Shoofwiar said:
It's been a while since I've visited this forum. As an ex G1 owner and since September a DHD owner, I'm a little somewhat out of the game.
I successfully rooted my G1 basically just to get the phone to function and have not rooted the DHD as of yet, as its met my needs well ( upto now ).
I've searched and searched for info on rooting and am gutted to learn I can't use a one click method as the phone is nand locked.
I'm hoping to put his out to you guys, not for the easiest option, but as I'm very rusty with whole rooting thing, I'm hoping you can advise me on which you think is the safest, most stable and worthwhile.
Also, is there any difference in root options as per where you reside ( I.e. UK, US ) as to which downloads needed to root?
Thanks for any help guys
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this is that you should to do for obtain superuser permission (root):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
visionary Rxx its the most secure option to root your device,, it´s a "one click" tool and works with 1.32xxx versions of official firmwares..
if you have an upper version, browse "how to downgrade" in the bar of above
if you have android 2.3.3 via OTA, browse about "gingerbreak"
cheeerssss
Thanks man, so it doesn't matter which tool I use for a UK phone?
Downgrading shouldn't be a problem, its just obtaining the right files I guess. Thanks again
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Thanks man, so it doesn't matter which tool I use for a UK phone?
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Correct. But if you have problems with one method try the other. For example, try the one click methods first but if you get stuck try the full command line style methods.
Ok, my personal preference would be to follow the long hand method as detailed on the cyanogenmod wiki. Reasons being that using visionary is unnecessary so why do it ,secondly if you do it long hand and it fails, unlikely as that is you'll know where and hopefully why, thirdly I like the geek factor off doing it the awkward way. This will work fine on a UK DHD as it's how miner was rooted.
Duplicate post, sorry
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My phone is on a t mobile contract, but doesn't have any branding on the phone itself or the screen on boot up. Am I right in thinking I can bypass the goldcard part for rooting?
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My phone is on a t mobile contract, but doesn't have any branding on the phone itself or the screen on boot up. Am I right in thinking I can bypass the goldcard part for rooting?
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Yes, t-mobile phones are, normally, unlocked certainly mine was.
Who knows how to create a root method for gb incredible
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Dude, if it existed there wouldn't be new threads asking. The Unrevoked team would be the ones coming out with it, assuming they will root the Inc 2.3.
Bottom line, the OTA has been taken, root added, and flashable zip has been made in the Development forums. It's the same exact thing, so if you're unrooted and S-ON you're out of luck. Period. No flashing back, no flashing recovery, no root as of now. You're stuck on stock 2.3.
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How do I contact them
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How do I contact them
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I'm sure they're already aware of GB being out, its just up to them if they want to try to get root access.
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Correct, they are under no obligation to provide root access, it is merely up to them if they want to pursue it. I know that they've teamed up with AlphaRev to work on root and S-OFF for the newer phones coming out.
I don't know what to tell you as far as contacting them. They do have a website, so try that. Otherwise, anyone who accepted the 2.3 OTA with S-ON is out of luck.
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Is this OP for real???
I call either language barrier or oblivious.....
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I hope not. One would think that if he rooted, he would know about Unrevoked. Chances are, if he could root, he'd be here then asking if his phone's bricked.
MODS, this thread should be closed in my opinion.
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I hope not. One would think that if he rooted, he would know about Unrevoked. Chances are, if he could root, he'd be here then asking if his phone's bricked.
MODS, this thread should be closed in my opinion.
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I completely agree and also with Loonatik. If this guy doesn't have a language barrier then he is a complete idiot. And his tone from all his post make him sound very impatient kind of as if here were doing us a favor.
If I've helped you, hit the thanks button!
I don't see it happening...it would involve the unrevoked crew to have an s-on unrooted incredible with
GB and unless someone donated,pulled some insurance trick(no bueno) or there was a dev out there with said inc(chances are most if not all don't or don't care) the chances are slim to none
Temp-Root?
How can I temp-root my Evo? I have the 2.3.5 update and want to get some system built in apps off like footprints. Etc.
:/ any ideas?
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There's tons of threads how to root your phone, its not hard to find.... and bumping your thread every 2 hours isn't gonna get anyone to give u a handout when you could simply use your Google Fu and find your answer rather quick. Root evo 4g 2.3.5 ...oh wow look the answer but let me make a thread wait 2 hours and bump it instead of taking 2 mins to use Google
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Used google already... But look... I can't get TEMP ROOT for 2.3.5
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There is no temp root you just need to root :-| you have to use htcdev to unlock the bootloader and then fastboot flash a recovery and then flash superuser and its binary files and if you Googled or even looked around in general and q&a you would know how to do this because its been asked and answered at least 2 dozen times since the OTA was pushed
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There is no temp root you just need to root :-| you have to use htcdev to unlock the bootloader and then fastboot flash a recovery and then flash superuser and its binary files and if you Googled or even looked around in general and q&a you would know how to do this because its been asked and answered at least 2 dozen times since the OTA was pushed
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Like he said, no temp root. Go all in and make the plunge, its well worth it.
I know but my warranty... My dad won't lemme root it but I've had alot done with root... EVO 3D... Evo... Samsung... Ya know just want a temp-root... I Create apps so I use that in root too... But thanks
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Easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission ;-) Besides, as long as the sprint worker doesn't know how to check your root, you're fine. Find someone stupid.
I've never used an s-on tool to remove my root but i'm sure you could manage getting your phone back to normal. if you ever need to use your warranty. And your Dad will never have to know.
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I know but my warranty... My dad won't lemme root it but I've had alot done with root... EVO 3D... Evo... Samsung... Ya know just want a temp-root... I Create apps so I use that in root too... But thanks
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TacoRoot can temp root your device, but you can't really use your device while it's rooted (it makes it unstable). But feel free to try it, if you'd like.
Ok thanks
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i just got a g2 and it has 2.3 on it im a noob as this and i really dont know how to root i heard from a friend that i have to downgrade it but idk how
is there a way that i can just root it with to?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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Sorry to say that, but if you can’t use the search function, you should probably not be trying to root your phone
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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Thanks
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Before goin into root u must get a clear idea about it..otherwise you l end up in bootlop problems.
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The best way to safely root you g2 >
Google unlockroot this is a software that roots your phone all you need is an internet connection this software will root your phone with super user installed and you have no problem
NO need to do complecated stuf enable USB debugging connect to pc and follow the instruction
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED
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strip419 said:
The best way to safely root you g2 >
Google unlockroot this is a software that roots your phone all you need is an internet connection this software will root your phone with super user installed and you have no problem
NO need to do complecated stuf enable USB debugging connect to pc and follow the instruction
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED
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Huh, I can't imagine this to be the safest way to root your phone, being I have only now just hearted about it from you I can't say I am an authority on this, but just browsing the site a bit it seems like the opposite of safe... reminds me of lots of the one click root ideas... yeah I know some work fine but... yeah I suggest be skeptical and read up first before doing this
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Well how do you want a noob to use adk for this that process is quite long and has realy scared people fom rooting and enjoying thier phones....i dont know of where you were told this is not safe i have rooted my G2 and GS2 with this and a lot of my guys phones too not even a pin droped and every thing worked.....or do you know of any phone that has been bricked with that software??????
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Huh, I can't imagine this to be the safest way to root your phone, being I have only now just hearted about it from you I can't say I am an authority on this, but just browsing the site a bit it seems like the opposite of safe... reminds me of lots of the one click root ideas... yeah I know some work fine but... yeah I suggest be skeptical and read up first before doing this
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you dont fancy testing it for us then :laugh:
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Well how do you want a noob to use adk for this that process is quite long and has realy scared people fom rooting and enjoying thier phones....i dont know of where you were told this is not safe i have rooted my G2 and GS2 with this and a lot of my guys phones too not even a pin droped and every thing worked.....or do you know of any phone that has been bricked with that software??????
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I think a lot of your information is outdated, for example Visionary is extremely outdated for most of the firmwares that's out now. The method outlined in the XDA Wiki as well as the Cyanogenmod Wiki is proven to work without fail (with the assumption that the end user actually follows the instructions to the letter).
The one click method tends to have problems and ends up in here for help, and far as hearing about it, normally hear complaints about their phone being bricked and how to fix it, they don't go into details exactly on "how" they bricked it, just that they whine and whine to unbrick it.
PS: I wish there was a way to remove an accidental thanks.
Well true there are some bad one click softs out there thats why i recommended what i have tried without problems........the fact that some are bad does not make dem all bad if only we bring up those that have bricked phones and those that helped cos not anybody has it easy with the XDA method by the way i recommend what i have tried so trust me what will i get by bricking someones phone (same module and and it worked)
PS:giving back your thanks.....
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Well true there are some bad one click softs out there thats why i recommended what i have tried without problems........the fact that some are bad does not make dem all bad if only we bring up those that have bricked phones and those that helped cos not anybody has it easy with the XDA method by the way i recommend what i have tried so trust me what will i get by bricking someones phone (same module and and it worked)
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But of course with lack of information (ie: what phone did you have, what firmware was it at, was it originally Froyo, etc?), people attempting to do the same tends to cause problems.
Though in my opinion, if you can't handle the method outlined in the XDA wiki (which will work with any version of the phone, including instructions for making a gold card), then it's probably not the best idea to even attempt having a rooted phone.