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Hey, I'm trying to NAND Unlock my HTC Evo and I came across a problem with the PC36 file. It gives me an error I'm assuming because I have the latest update that says "Main version is older". On top of this, I have a macbook and it seems I can't use simpleroot. Does anybody know of another method to nand unlock that wouldn't be too complicated? I'm quite the noob. Thanks in advance XDA and everyone else!
Djlevy said:
Hey, I'm trying to NAND Unlock my HTC Evo and I came across a problem with the PC36 file. It gives me an error I'm assuming because I have the latest update that says "Main version is older". On top of this, I have a macbook and it seems I can't use simpleroot. Does anybody know of another method to nand unlock that wouldn't be too complicated? I'm quite the noob. Thanks in advance XDA and everyone else!
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Hey dood, there are several threads on this. Since you are new ill point you in the right direction, but please try to use the search function next time.
Use SimpleRoot. It can be found under the development section.
Dredge said:
Hey dood, there are several threads on this. Since you are new ill point you in the right direction, but please try to use the search function next time.
Use SimpleRoot. It can be found under the development section.
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he said in his post he can't use simpleroot because he has a mac,
I think if you use unrevoked3 first then you can do this it will allow you to do everything from the phone you must use unrevoked3 first to get su priveledges. that you can search for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732834
ifly4vamerica said:
he said in his post he can't use simpleroot because he has a mac,
I think if you use unrevoked3 first then you can do this it will allow you to do everything from the phone you must use unrevoked3 first to get su priveledges. that you can search for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732834
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Thanks so much, I'm about to give this a shot. I'll let you know.
Well that sucks, it still is giving me the "main version is older" error.
You should be able to use this to get a custom recovery
http://www.unrevoked.com/recovery/
Then do this to gain full root and nand unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732834
follw this very carefully, do just what it says and you should be good to go, this is the long way around but as you have a mac it is the only way i know how to do it. Somebody else may chime in if there is a better way.
The unrevoked site has an option for mac as you should see it for download there.
Ahhh, yeah the issue is I have 1.47.
Djlevy said:
Ahhh, yeah the issue is I have 1.47.
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If you run unrevoked three then use that method from the video you should be able to get full root and nand unlocked. just did it on a spare evo.
This may be considered a stupid question, but should I be downloading these files to my phone or just dropping them in the file as a disk drive?
the unrevoked you run from your computer, the others are dropped on the root of your sd card, i believe the instructions tell you exactly what to do, just do that verbatim and you will be fine
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..
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
Okay I have a G2, just got it and I need to perm root it. I looked at the sticky guide but most of the links aren't loading for me, don't know why, either thread isn't there or link expired or w/e. I don't know, but I need some help.
First, how do I find out if I have 1.72 or an earlier version
Second, do I use "rage"? method or VISIONary and what's the latest version of visionary?
Third, about how long does the process take?
Any help is appreciated.
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Okay I have a G2, just got it and I need to perm root it. I looked at the sticky guide but most of the links aren't loading for me, don't know why, either thread isn't there or link expired or w/e. I don't know, but I need some help.
First, how do I find out if I have 1.72 or an earlier version
Second, do I use "rage"? method or VISIONary and what's the latest version of visionary?
Third, about how long does the process take?
Any help is appreciated.
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Every thing you need to know about rooting is in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision just start reading from Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ) and DHD or you can read the whole page. Don't use VISIONary, you have a chance of getting stuck in a boot loop, use Rage and GFree. You'll need the android SDK to get ADB. I'm not sure how long rooting takes, I haven't done it yet as I don't have my G2 until next week but I have been reading about root for the past week. From what I know, 1.72 is only if you have a Desire Z. If you have any more questions, I'm sure me or another member can answer you.
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Every thing you need to know about rooting is in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision just start reading from Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ) and DHD or you can read the whole page. Don't use VISIONary, you have a chance of getting stuck in a boot loop, use Rage and GFree. You'll need the android SDK to get ADB. I'm not sure how long rooting takes, I haven't done it yet as I don't have my G2 until next week but I have been reading about root for the past week. From what I know, 1.72 is only if you have a Desire Z. If you have any more questions, I'm sure me or another member can answer you.
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Do you know what the 1.72 # refers to? Is it the build number or something else?
Thanks a lot for your help though. I'll start reading
James_Caliber said:
Do you know what the 1.72 # refers to? Is it the build number or something else?
Thanks a lot for your help though. I'll start reading
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If you have a Tmobile G2 (from your first post, I assume you do) you don't need to worry about 1.72 it for the Desire Z. There are three methods to root with, them being Visionary, Rage, gfree. Gfree by far has caused the least amount of problems. If you know ADB rooting should be pretty simple, just follow the wiki on rooting with gfree. If your not familiar with ADB, there are methods to root without having to use it. But its always good and recommended to have it installed and running. There are guide here to help walk you thru it, but if for some reason its to difficult or you don't quite understand it, like I said there are methods to root with out it. There is a modified way to run gfree with your home computer and terminal emulator on your phone. Also the visionary method too, now many people have had problems with visionary, I'm not one of them, it is how I rooted my phone, but I can't stress the importance of reading and putting the time into understanding what you are and want to do to modify your phone, far to many people act before understanding and run into many problems including bricking there phones, I know some of the threads are really long in this forum but that's no excuse, whenever I try something new I read the entire thread first start to finish because any problems you may have, the solution has probably already been givin somewhere in the thread. There is no rush to jump into something you don't understand, my suggestion is to invest the time to read and understand how to root you phone first.
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Even if you root using rage, you can still install and use gfree on your phone. I can confirm that it works.
Just stay away from Visionary.
blackknightavalon said:
Even if you root using rage, you can still install and use gfree on your phone. I can confirm that it works.
Just stay away from Visionary.
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This.
This is my first Android phone and I was able to follow the Wiki and root it pretty easily. The only part I didnt do was installing the Engineering Hboot. Just cause it is labeled as optional and unnecessary and the warning about bricked phones scared me away from it.
This ADB Guide for Noobs was pretty helpful in the process too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865685
With that link and the Wiki your all set.
boost3d23 said:
This.
This is my first Android phone and I was able to follow the Wiki and root it pretty easily. The only part I didnt do was installing the Engineering Hboot. Just cause it is labeled as optional and unnecessary and the warning about bricked phones scared me away from it.
This ADB Guide for Noobs was pretty helpful in the process too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865685
With that link and the Wiki your all set.
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You're missing out with the engineering bootloader. You'll have more recovery options with it installed.
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You're missing out with the engineering bootloader. You'll have more recovery options with it installed.
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I might install it later on, if that is possible and wont cause issues.
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I might install it later on, if that is possible and wont cause issues.
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Yeah that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to root the phone then when I feel more comfortable, I'm going to flash the engineering HBOOT. It's not that I'm scared, well I sorta am but I would rather not do something that isn't necessary. I'm coming from a rooted G1 so I know what it does and everything, I just don't think its necessary. The way I look at is is this, if you flash the HBOOT then your a lot safer because you can use fastboot flash to save your self from a semi-brick, but at the same time, flashing the HBOOT is also dangerous because you can brick your phone beyond repair.
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Sorry guys, I know this is an old thread, but isn't it better to post on something existing rather than creating a new thread? Hopefully I'm right...
Anyhow, I'm a Sprint convert and I now have the G2. Rooting the Samsung Epic I had was super easy, because I downloaded a one-click script that did everything for me. However, I'm fairly tech-savvy and accomplished just about everything for the rooting procedures using gfree and rage.
However, when I use gfree_verify, I get the message 'verify could not initialize the device!'. I think I run into my problem when I get to this part:
# /data/local/tmp/root
# sync
when I run the first line, I get a message about file existing that it says to expect... but it also says that "the rest of the script should still run ok". Well, after I get the file existing message, it goes back to the prompt. If there was a script that ran after that message, wouldn't I see other messages before it returned to the prompt?
I hope I'm making sense... and I hope I posted this in the right place. I'm dying to get a Sense ROM on my phone, but I need to get some sleep for work tomorrow. Any help that everyone could provide would be EXTREMELY appreciated Thanks so much!!
...EDIT...
Apparently, despite my lack of luck with verification, root is in place in my phone and has stayed after reboot. I've flashed clockwork and have used Superuser access... all seems to be well! Thanks anyway
Hey there. I am trying to root my Desire HD second week and still no progress. I dont know what shall I do to get it rooted, tried too many variants, none of all wprled (AAHK, z4root, visionary r14, SuperOneClick...) Please Help me , link any working tut or write step by step what shall I do. I really want to root my phone and I'm getting frustrated... Please guys.
Android version is 2.3.5
Htc sence 3.0
System Version 3.12.405.1
If I remember correctly, you must downgrade your phone first. Go take a look for a downgrade. You'll find guides here on XDA.
What shall I downgrade adroid version or system version? Is htc desire hd rootable with SuperOneClick ? Shall I unlock bootloader ? I am very noob at rooting phones. Please help me , I really want to root my phone!!!
You should use Advanced Ace Hack Kit AAHK. Used it for my DHD. It does everything on its own and in about 10-15 minutes you should be able to flash any ROM.
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No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!
Try the rooting guide link in my sig
Sent from The App that Time Forgot.
Thanks. Gotta try it today. But how do I know which version do I need to downgrade Froyo or GingerBread. Sorry, if its noob Q. And Do I need to unlock bootloader before doing anything? Will this format my sd card?
leoalex777 said:
Sorry, if its noob Q. And Do I need to unlock bootloader before doing anything? Will this format my sd card?
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Why not try to read the guides before, and then ask if needed?
Bye, Zix.
leoalex777 said:
No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!
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If it says that then you are not reading the manual. Please before you brick your phone for good. Spend the next 5 hours reading up on how to do it first and decide if you really need to. Rooting is not for everyone nor are custom roms. Mainly if you can't spend the time to read up on how to root. You will spend just as much time reading up on how to fix any bugs that may or may not pop up
leoalex777 said:
No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!
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It works and you really should read the effen manual. Somewhere at the bottom there will be Q&A and there you will find the code to start AAHK. From then on it's pretty self explanatory. Just read as much as you can.
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i was gonna just go ahead and root my Desire HD following online guides through google but that AAHK seems to be having bad things said about it.. i'm not sure, i dont understand half the things its saying
but anyway, i just want to flash a new 4.0 or 4.1 rom onto it, just need to root the thing first
any help please?
Use the hack kit despite what you may have read.
Click on my signature and check out post#7.
By the way, wrong section. Read forum rules while you are at it.
Sent from a dream.
There will always be bad things said about every method - the internet is full of fools.
Despite the very crass nature of way AAHK's """effen""" (multiple quotes because I loathe that "word") manual, it does get to the point, and if you follow it then you'll have no problems,
Well, thanks to the AAHK tool, my phone is Semi-Bricked, and im having a hard time recovering it.
humzaahmed155 said:
Well, thanks to the AAHK tool, my phone is Semi-Bricked, and im having a hard time recovering it.
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You messed up. Your fault. AAHK works perfectly if you read the manual twice before doing anything. If you go about using your own logic and pressing whatever you want then you'll mess up.
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I read the efffen manual and did everything correctly, it restored to froyo but started freezing on the HTC splash screen
I got the phone working now anyways, albeit with an old radio
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humzaahmed155 said:
I read the efffen manual and did everything correctly, it restored to froyo but started freezing on the HTC splash screen
I got the phone working now anyways, albeit with an old radio
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
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AHH you restore to froyo?? You are not very clever are you? Maybe you missed the part where it says not to flash a froyo RUU in a device running gingerbread..that is all over the forum and even in the guide in my signature. Also in the effen manual and in the Hack Kit site.
Besides, it does not exist such a thing as semi brick...or you are bricked or you are stuck...
To sum up, stuck at the splash screen is fully described in the troubleshooting section of the manual. What people need to know, is that the Hack Kit is not for the lazy noobs, being a noob is fine if you are wise enough to learn what does hacking your device needs and involves. There are lots of thread on that...even I have writen a guide to help noobs out. No one will do anything for you...IT IS YOUR PHONE, so do your homework and stop whining.
i have a question
i am running version 2.2 on desire hd and software number is 1.83.466.5
can i use AAHK for root
komalsaeed said:
i have a question
i am running version 2.2 on desire hd and software number is 1.83.466.5
can i use AAHK for root
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Already answered in your other thread. Do not ask the same question y different threads please.