I am looking for a walkthrough on downgrading my Incredible 2 using a Mac. I don't have a Windows or Linux machine available to me, and I need to downgrade to root. Can anyone help?
ki3t1995 said:
I am looking for a walkthrough on downgrading my Incredible 2 using a Mac. I don't have a Windows or Linux machine available to me, and I need to downgrade to root. Can anyone help?
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Linux method should work.
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knipp21 said:
Linux method should work.
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Sadly though, I don't have a Linux machine I can use.
ki3t1995 said:
Sadly though, I don't have a Linux machine I can use.
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What he's saying is it should work for MAC.
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tylerlawhon said:
What he's saying is it should work for MAC.
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Could you further explain? I have been trying to downgrade for hours now and can't seem to figure it out.
ki3t1995 said:
Could you further explain? I have been trying to downgrade for hours now and can't seem to figure it out.
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With Linux/MAC...you should be able to skip the HTC drivers part and jump straight to the adb part.
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You should be able to open a Terminal window on your Mac and follow the instructions for Linux, entering the Linux commands into the Terminal window.
It's likely that you'll need to run the commands as a SU (Super User) or Root in the Terminal window. There are some helpful tutorials online if you're not an experienced Linux/Terminal user.
Thanks for the help guys, but I'm still having issues. For some reason even when I execute the adb commands as a root user, I still get a permission denied error. I'll paste in the code lines below, but I'm not sure why this doesn't work. Thanks!
Code lines:
sudo adb shell rm -r /data/local/tmp/*
adb: permission denied
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I apologize if this has been answered. Im trying to root a evo 4g 2.3.3 using mac. I tried doing it the Unrevoked way and its telling me something about it not being compatible with my software
berto55 said:
I apologize if this has been answered. Im trying to root a evo 4g 2.3.3 using mac. I tried doing it the Unrevoked way and its telling me something about it not being compatible with my software
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unevoked doesn't work on gingerbread devices but there a new way to root the EVO running gingerbread using Revolutionary but as far as i know revolutionary doesn't work on mac
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VirtualBox. Ubuntu. Revolutionary.
Done.
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tommytomatoe said:
VirtualBox. Ubuntu. Revolutionary.
Done.
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And these can be done using Mac?
berto55 said:
And these can be done using Mac?
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He saying install a virtual pc on the mac [should be able to do], open it, then install ubuntu on the vm, then run revolutionary through linux via vm.
berto55 said:
And these can be done using Mac?
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tommytomatoe said:
VirtualBox. Ubuntu. Revolutionary.
Done.
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Oh,these are operating systems! So I download one and then use revolutionary? Which one do you suggest? And these are compatible with Mac?
Hey there. VirtualBox is a free open source software that enables you to run a virtual machine (Ubuntu) directly on your mac.
Install VirtualBox. Using VirtualBox, install Ubuntu. From Ubuntu, run revolutionary.
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you could try downloading and flashing an already rooted stock rom.
christiantailor said:
you could try downloading and flashing an already rooted stock rom.
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No
berto55 said:
Oh,these are operating systems! So I download one and then use revolutionary? Which one do you suggest? And these are compatible with Mac?
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I suggest reading up on virtual machines as well as Ubuntu before even bothering to download them. I'd hate for you to be so eager to root your phone that you end up accidentally screwing up your Mac too. Then you'd have a stock phone and a useless Mac. That's not good at all. Good luck man.
My buddy coming over from the evo is a rom building machine, and we are going to start this week on a sense rom. How do I help him by getting logcats? Is there an app or a program for me to do so? Fyi these roms are going to be sick
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Yeah install adb then open a terminal or command window and type adb logcat then hit enter
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Easiest way to get adb is probably going to google's android dev page, they have a basic sdk download package there.
Ok guys so after days of wondering I just found out that Gfree when used by rooting the G2 unlocks the phone to any GSM wireless carier so right now I'm rooted and do u guys think its a good idea I mean simunlock can always come in handy.
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Yes. Go ahead and do it. While your at it install the engineering hboot in case you run into problems later
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Karakoram2 said:
Yes. Go ahead and do it. While your at it install the engineering hboot in case you run into problems later
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What do u mean by engineering hboot
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Barry:// said:
What do u mean by engineering hboot
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Its one of the steps in the guide
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Got it ...successfully downgraded and rooted with gfree
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I have a problem on the unrotting evrrything went fine but after the flash of the PC10IMG.zip file i still have s-off what is the problem..
*ps when i try to enter in cmd
adb shell it shows me the $
and su still $
when i try to open the pc10img.zip file on the pc it says corrupt or invalid any help plz
you have to re-run gfree to get s-on.
The $ shows you don't have root access, which is to be expected having flashed a stock rom.
su should've returned permission denied, again stock rom.
Invalid zip is windows explorer not being able to handle signed zips. Use 7zip
-Nipqer
Nipqer said:
you have to re-run gfree to get s-on.
The $ shows you don't have root access, which is to be expected having flashed a stock rom.
su should've returned permission denied, again stock rom.
Invalid zip is windows explorer not being able to handle signed zips. Use 7zip
-Nipqer
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what u mea rerun g-free plz point me to the link
XDA Wiki
Or if that's too hard to follow, I made a guide
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i need help downgrading my htc g2 2.3.4
renaissance18 said:
i need help downgrading my htc g2 2.3.4
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Sure, where are you at know, what have you tried? The more info the better the help
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demkantor said:
Sure, where are you at know, what have you tried? The more info the better the help
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i tried using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
my htc phone firmware is 2.3.4 baseband version 12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M kernel version 2.6.35.10-g96de068
build number 2.16.531.5 CL159515 also wen i try to downgrade it tells me (main version is old)
vision pvt ship S-on
renaissance18 said:
i tried using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
my htc phone firmware is 2.3.4 baseband version 12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M kernel version 2.6.35.10-g96de068
build number 2.16.531.5 CL159515 also wen i try to downgrade it tells me (main version is old)
vision pvt ship S-on
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also i tried the cmd on this website http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/T-Mobile_G2:_Firmware_Downgrade_(Gingerbread)
Either one of the methods should work fine, can you explain where you are stuck
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demkantor said:
Either one of the methods should work fine, can you explain where you are stuck
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im stuck cmd wat do i do first i just want to downgrade my firmware 2.3.4 i dont care about the backup i dont have important files on the phone
That's fine a backup isn't needed, if you are getting the "version is older" or whatever then the gold card you were making isn't working. I assume you have adb and fastboot set up properly (it works for you correct?) And your SD is formatted to fat32 with room on it?
If you copy and paste the input / output from cmd here I can see where you are going wrong.
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demkantor said:
That's fine a backup isn't needed, if you are getting the "version is older" or whatever then the gold card you were making isn't working. I assume you have adb and fastboot set up properly (it works for you correct?) And your SD is formatted to fat32 with room on it?
If you copy and paste the input / output from cmd here I can see where you are going wrong.
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do i skip the Gaining Temp Root and the Changing Version Number yes the adb and fast boot is working fine and my sd is a 32gb and fat32 so wat do i do next also do i have to put my htc g2 on debug or just usb mode can u list the cmd which one is the right way
need to have phone in debugging mode (only way to get adb to work) and follow THIS GUIDE the one you linked earlier,
start at the beginning and dont skip a thing until you get to "I-3 temp-root backup" only skip this part.
if you have troubles copy and paste the input / output from cmd here, thats the only way i can see an error
demkantor said:
need to have phone in debugging mode (only way to get adb to work) and follow THIS GUIDE the one you linked earlier,
start at the beginning and dont skip a thing until you get to "I-3 temp-root backup" only skip this part.
if you have troubles copy and paste the input / output from cmd here, thats the only way i can see an error
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do i go to the platform tool then i hold shift "open command window here" the cmd pops up and i paste adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator it gives me an error "invalid length"
renaissance18 said:
do i go to the platform tool then i hold shift "open command window here" the cmd pops up and i paste adb shell cat /dev/msm_rotator it gives me an error "invalid length"
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ok i did it the sd card is golden now wat
renaissance18 said:
ok i did it the sd card is golden now wat
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nvr mind i got it thnks but how do i root it so i install cynogenmod version 7
Glad you got it, now go to the xda wiki and follow the rooting procedure, you can also follow then cyanogen one as there are more formless the same
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demkantor said:
Glad you got it, now go to the xda wiki and follow the rooting procedure, you can also follow then cyanogen one as there are more formless the same
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i follow this guide but the terminal on my htc gives me an error su not found
hi
renaissance18 said:
i follow this guide but the terminal on my htc gives me an error su not found
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http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision/
You don't need to use the terminal on your phone, just follow the xda wiki, all commands will be sent through adb, just copy and paste what is laid out in the wiki into cmd
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thnks
demkantor said:
You don't need to use the terminal on your phone, just follow the xda wiki, all commands will be sent through adb, just copy and paste what is laid out in the wiki into cmd
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ok thnks btw i already did it i follow the guide on xda website thnks for ur help man btw is cynogenmod 10.1 works wit htc g2 or not cause im using nightly cynogenmod 7
EDIT : SOLVED by changing the SU app to a different one
Help from everyone appreciated
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.
mathrania said:
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.
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But isn't it already in root mode?
adb shell should give you a prompt with a $ I think, root gives a #
BerndM14 said:
But isn't it already in root mode?
adb shell should give you a prompt with a $ I think, root gives a #
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but after entering the command "SU", the prompt should be "[email protected][email protected]" , but i am getting "[email protected]_m8"
I compared it with a screenshot on a discussion forum.
mathrania said:
but after entering the command "SU", the prompt should be "[email protected][email protected]" , but i am getting "[email protected]_m8"
I compared it with a screenshot on a discussion forum.
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hm, wish I could check myself. Unfortunately I'm at work now and won't be able to check it out, I just went with the # prompt.
This screenshot was on the discussion forum, and compare it with mine.
i dont know whats the issue here.
@BerndM14
mathrania said:
This screenshot was on the discussion forum, and compare it with mine.
i dont know whats the issue here.
@BerndM14
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Maybe permissions? Did you accept superuser access on the device?
Else I don't know, at best I could only check once I get home to see what it's like for me on my terminal. Hopefully someone can help you before that though, I'll only be home in like 6 - 7 hours
have you rooted the device before this?
SU installed and working?
bootloader unlocked?
Seems like your not rooted.
RossMacgill said:
have you rooted the device before this?
SU installed and working?
bootloader unlocked?
Seems like your not rooted.
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Yes sir,
I have unlocked bootloader, Superuser installed and i checked with root checker, i have root access as well.
I rooted it with superuserSU from chainsDD.
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mathrania said:
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.
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Are you trying to use the temproot method? That only work for the Verizon M8 so you'll have to unlock via HTCDev to S-OFF (and then you can lock it again so HTC won't know)
EddyOS said:
Are you trying to use the temproot method? That only work for the Verizon M8 so you'll have to unlock via HTCDev to S-OFF (and then you can lock it again so HTC won't know)
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No, it was perm-root... It was from some toolkit though.
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mathrania said:
No, it was perm-root... It was from some toolkit though.
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Doesn't work either. You have to unlock the bootloader, flash the custom recovery and then root it. You can then go through the S-OFF guide
EddyOS said:
Doesn't work either. You have to unlock the bootloader, flash the custom recovery and then root it. You can then go through the S-OFF guide
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I unlocked bootloader by htc dev. Then flashed TWRP.
Actually, after booting into TWRP, i flashed the SuperSU.zip..... So isnt it ok as per the guide? And then i tried S Off.... But got this error.
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mathrania said:
I unlocked bootloader by htc dev. Then flashed TWRP.
Actually, after booting into TWRP, i flashed the SuperSU.zip..... So isnt it ok as per the guide? And then i tried S Off.... But got this error.
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Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks
EddyOS said:
Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks
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Thats good.. But you know you are an expert, so give me a solution please
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mathrania said:
Thats good.. But you know you are an expert, so give me a solution please
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I can't, it all worked fine for me so I've not had to do it since. All I can say is follow the guide on the firewater site to the letter...
Taken from http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
Ensure device is booted to android with usb debugging enabled.
USB 2.0 ports are preferred.
You should not be connected using any hubs which may cause connectivity issues
Ensure that lock screen security is disabled on your device.
no passcode lock
no pattern lock
no face lock
Download firewater HERE
Push, Prepare, and Execute firewater:
adb reboot <–important!!!!
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/firewater
Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with
Allow the exploit to do its work.
Profit
EddyOS said:
Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks
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SOLVED.....a different SU app worked