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Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705113

helpful links
thanks for the help but the first link doesn't work

Which link? They work fine for me.

I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?

ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine

Rockmeal said:
I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?
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Hopefully by now you got through everything ok. If you are using Amon_Ra recovery, USB MS is on the main menu. Press both VolUP+DWN at the same time to go up a menu.
Rockmeal said:
ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine
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Sorry, I didn't know you were referring to my Sig. It's fixed now.

Try Simple Root Guide
Rockmeal said:
Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.
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It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.

webs05 said:
It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.
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I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.

gapoochi said:
I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.
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This usually means you need to enable USB debugging, step 2 didn't work, or you need to flash a custom ROM. To test root type "su" in a terminal. You should get "#" back. If you get that try enabling USB debugging or flashing a custom ROM. If you don't get that flash a custom ROM.

OMG!! How the heck to unroot? =(

I have to exchange my EVO to Radio Shack and I just can't find a way to leave the phone back at stock settings!
I am currently rooted with Toast's method and running the Baked Snack 9.6 ROM. I have tried running the RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459.exe file but it keeps saying that it cannot connect to the phone, even though I have tried it both as USB Charging only and Hard Drive only.
PLEASE, anyone can help me? I have SEARCHED the forums but haven't been able to find a way to do it properly.

You might have a better chance asking this in Q&A section, or else you are going to get lit up by the cops here.

Honda hit me up on Twitter
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

vboyz103 said:
You might have a better chance asking this in Q&A section, or else you are going to get lit up by the cops here.
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LOL Ok
jiqqaman said:
Honda hit me up on Twitter
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
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Done!

I had the same issue and this is how I did it:
I turned off the phone. Turned it back on holding the volume down key and power key. Selected FASTBOOT, then I opened RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459.exe and it worked perfect.
Just remember that your phone will no longer be rooted (you won't be able to can't access the recovery).

krosemm said:
I had the same issue and this is how I did it:
I turned off the phone. Turned it back on holding the volume down key and power key. Selected FASTBOOT, then I opened RUU_Supersonic_1.47.651.1_Radio_2.05.00.06.10_release_CL195459.exe and it worked perfect.
Just remember that your phone will no longer be rooted (you won't be able to can't access the recovery).
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Ok, I got to the FASTBOOT link and selected it. Then it switched to FASTBOOT USB. I ran that exe file on my PC but it still says that it can't connect to the phone. It keeps saying ERROR [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR

Get the update.zip from the RUU
I believe you can also open your temporary directory.
Start, run, %tmp%
Do a search for update.zip and copy it to your sd card and boot into recovery.
If you can't find the update.zip it MIGHT be named something else, so try searching for *.zip, or delete all your temporary files, open the RUU, and then search for *.zip.

HondaCop said:
Ok, I got to the FASTBOOT link and selected it. Then it switched to FASTBOOT USB. I ran that exe file on my PC but it still says that it can't connect to the phone. It keeps saying ERROR [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR
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Do you have HTC Sync running? I had it running and my phone was synced when I ran the .exe file.

HondaCop said:
Ok, I got to the FASTBOOT link and selected it. Then it switched to FASTBOOT USB. I ran that exe file on my PC but it still says that it can't connect to the phone. It keeps saying ERROR [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR
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I did it without the fast boot, just conect the usb cable, run the RUU and that's it, anyways, i,m uploading the update.zip so you will be able to go to stock flashing from SD
http://depositfiles.com/files/2dp2m33kp

devin.slick said:
I believe you can also open your temporary directory.
Start, run, %tmp%
Do a search for update.zip and copy it to your sd card and boot into recovery.
If you can't find the update.zip it MIGHT be named something else, so try searching for *.zip, or delete all your temporary files, open the RUU, and then search for *.zip.
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THIS WORKED! The file was actually named rom.zip, so I renamed it to PC36ENG.zip and placed it on my sdcard. THANKS!

mikevillarroel said:
I did it without the fast boot, just conect the usb cable, run the RUU and that's it, anyways, i,m uploading the update.zip so you will be able to go to stock flashing from SD
http://depositfiles.com/files/2dp2m33kp
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I got it done by kevin.slick's tip. Thanks for your tip aswell, my friend.

HondaCop said:
I got it done by kevin.slick's tip. Thanks for your tip aswell, my friend.
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Trankilo mi pana!

mikevillarroel said:
Trankilo mi pana!
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is the zip you uploaded the same thing that they used to do it?
cant get mine to work either

[GUIDE] How to s= off with "su" and how to flash rom---[Noob's]

How to get S =off and superuser permissions
Make sure you are on 2.2.1 software and fastboot is turned off, usb debugging is turned on and phone not connected to computer via usb cable... before u attempt this.
First make sure you have visionary(downlod link) and terminal emulator(market) installed.
http://android.modaco.com/content/software/320350/19-nov-r14-visionary-one-click-root/
Place the visionary download file into sdcard and install the apk using astro file manager.
Root.rar (all files plus a script to make things a little easier. )
http://www.mediafire.com/?flit79p2y069bb3
md5sum: 46361b0cc8652d88688c0ab66d44950b
1. Download the root.rar file and unzip it to /sdcard on your device.(it should be a folder after unzip.[place the whole folder called root directly into sdcard])
2. Run VISIONary to gain temp root. Open visionary and check "set system r/w after root" then click on "temproot"..screen will go blank..thats normal.
Now open terminal and run some commands.
Terminal Emulator Method
3a. Start terminal emulator up on your device.(I prefer this method b/c you can see the output.)
a. type "su" + enter to gain root privileges.
b. Type "cd /sdcard/root" + enter.
c. Type "sh root.sh" + enter.
d. Follow the on screen prompts.
Turn off your phone and hold vol down and power. on the top u will see s =off.
select "fastboot" then shutdown or powerdown. Power you phone back on.
Open terminal and typr "su"..it will say permission denied. Thats normal
Now open visionary again. Make sure "set system r/w after root" checked then click on "temproot"..screen will go blank.. thats normal. Now click on "Attempt Permroot now" phone is reboot and you are all set
Go back into terminal and type "su" and it will say user permissions granted.
or
Thanks to Mackster248 for makeing a youtube video on how to root. Disclaimer [This video tutorial uses visionary r11 and my guide uses visionary r14]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
If any one is having problem with "su" permission denied, Try using visionary r11.
download link for: visionary r11 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9278164&postcount=899
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Flash a Custom ROM----Make sure fastboot is off and usb debugging is on.
1. Before we flash anything lets flash clockwork so that you are able to get into recovery. From the market download Rom manager(free). Open rom manager and click on "flash clockworkmod recovery". Wait few min. Rom manager will download and flash clockwork. Turn your phone off and Hold vol down and power. In the hboot menu select recovery and then the phone will restart. You will get a phone with yellow triangle error. Thats normal. Don't panic. Take the battery out for couple on min. Turn the phone back on. Open Rom manager again. Now click on "flash clockworkmod recovery". It will flash the recovery second time. We are doing this to make the clockworkmod stick. Now turn the phone off and see if you can get into recovery again. It should work.
2. Make sure you are permrooted and S =off. Also make sure you are able to get into recovery before you start flashing stuff. Download rom from XDA developers and save it to your computer.
3. Once it is saved, plug in your phone via USB cable and mount the SD card so we can save files to the sd card.
4. Copy the ROM’s .zip file over to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders on the sd card, just on the root of the card) (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip).
5. In the custom recovery screen, select Nandroid then Backup and backup your current ROM.
6. Then select Wipe Data and wipe caches.
7. Then select Apply ".zip from sd card" and choose the ROM you downloaded earlier.
8. Once it is done flashing, click reboot system. Once it reboots, you are all set. Enjoy!
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Thanks to Mackster248 for makeing a youtube video on how to flash rom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I am not responsable for damage to your device from flashing. Do this at your own risk.
Credit for these steps: http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/15/how...ryhboot-s-off/
Credit for these steps:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
Hey devs let me know if something need to be corrected in the steps.

Looks pretty good and Thank You. Only thing I noticed is the detailed steps for Rom Manager and clockwork are missing.

bobsbbq said:
Looks pretty good and Thank You. Only thing I noticed is the detailed steps for Rom Manager and clockwork are missing.
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Sure I will it in the guide in couple of days.

Nothing missing that I can see, looks pretty good.
My MyGlacier 4G MINE!!!

Well I thought since he is going to the extent on detailing all the steps he might as well talk about the ROM Manager and recovery. Someone will say how do I get in to custom recovery if it is not mentioned that it is needed. If you are going the detail route then this should be included IMHO. I think this will help many new users.

I meant as far as the s off and rom flashing. I agree with you though that cw needs to be outlined a little better I just didn't mention it b/c he said he was going to add it later.
My MyGlacier 4G MINE!!!

Added the Rom manager and clockwork recovery steps under "flashing new rom". Plz can someone make sure this thread stay on first page bec i have see if no one responds the old threads move to second page.

Thank you very much this is my first android phone and when I followed the other root guide I didn't press perm root in visionary (last step), and a mod should sticky this so that it stays on the first page

moustafaraslan said:
Thank you very much this is my first android phone and when I followed the other root guide I didn't press perm root in visionary (last step), and a mod should sticky this so that it stays on the first page
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I am glad I can help.

I also just flashed a rom using this tutorial and I can tell you it's pretty noob friendly. I mean I have flashed softwares on other phones but never on an android, once again great guide.

i followed this method and when it rebooted after the "perm root" my phone keeps getting this error: The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I can't really use my phone at this point.. any suggestions?
thanks.

Is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update if on the stock 2.2? I've tried all methods so fat and can't seem to get it to update....there is no ruu file around?
Sent From HTC G2

Videos!
I actually just made how to videos on these two topics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I hope it helps some of the newcomers!
To the OP: Maybe if the vids are good enough you can put the links in the first post?

I'm still on 2.2 tho I'd love to get my my4g like yours ugh lol is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update? Or should i just wait :-(
Sent From HTC G2

poulosjr said:
I'm still on 2.2 tho I'd love to get my my4g like yours ugh lol is there a way to force the 2.2.1 update? Or should i just wait :-(
Sent From HTC G2
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Just wait, how long have you had the phone? On my first mt4g it took over a day to get my OTA update, but on my second one it only took an hour till I got mine. I've seen some people not get it till almost a week later.

peez206 said:
i followed this method and when it rebooted after the "perm root" my phone keeps getting this error: The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
I can't really use my phone at this point.. any suggestions?
thanks.
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Either Nandroid back or perform fix permissions via rom manager application.

i was never able to install the rom manager after it rebooted.. i only have maybe less than a second to do anything until the next force close pops back up.

Ive had it 3 days my g2 got the update like within 45min lol

peez206 said:
i was never able to install the rom manager after it rebooted.. i only have maybe less than a second to do anything until the next force close pops back up.
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Not really sure what went wrong. Did u make sure u were on 2.2.1 before you preformed the root method. I have tried these methods and never failed yet.

mackster248 said:
I actually just made how to videos on these two topics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrtVzlsA_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_vsW44lss
I hope it helps some of the newcomers!
To the OP: Maybe if the vids are good enough you can put the links in the first post?
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Hey Mackster248 the videos look good. The only thing is the root video by u uses visionary r11 and so visionary r14 has more options than last version so some people might get confused. what u say?

How to use LGNPST on Windows 8

1. Install LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN38AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3. 8.1 (LG USB Drivers)
2. Install LGNPSTv1.3_Lab_Verison_RightClickReg (LGNPST)
3. Install LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_12_0 (LGNPST Generic Modules)
4. Install LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_20_0 (LGNPST Components)
5. Copy the Models folder to C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\
6. Start a command prompt as admin
7. Type regsvr32 "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\LGNPST_LS970.dll"
8. Download the proper .tot file for your phone
9. Rename .tot to .bin
10. Open LGNPST
11. Select the LGNPST_LS970.dll and your .bin file
12. Press Start
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If LGNPST errors out at 85%, turn your phone off and hold the power button until the phone powers on, then release.
I pulled this from PhantomPhreak53's readme when you download the files from his LGNPST zip.
Pretty much, when you get to step 6 and your being asked to start CMD as admin, just move your mouse over to the right hand corner to search, click on search and then type in CMD. When you type in CMD, Command Prompt will show up, right click and run as admin. After you do that, Regsvr will work. Continue following those steps and you should get in.
If you have any further issues, like when you open up LGNPST and nothing shows up. Make sure your phone is in download mode and if it is, go to TOOL and then Load Serial Ports.
You shouldn't have any issues from there on out. If you do, I invite you to come join us in the LG Optimus G channel.
To do that, Simply...
1. CLICK HERE
2. Pick a nickname suitable to you.
3. Make this your channel #lg-optimus-g
4. Fill out the capcha and your in.
Look forward to seeing everyone!

Link is broken (here it is), but this is a great tutorial! Thanks!

For me every time it errors out at 67% and by the time my device reboots it reaches 85%. Also, make sure your device is in download mode first or LGNPST won't see it.

I copied it from my att post, that's why link is broken. I'll fix it tonight.
And yeah, same thing rocket.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium

Edit: Was able to restore from back-up after 50 tries. LOL

trying to get LGNPST-PhantomPhreak53.zip i asked on irc but nothing can anyone share the file please my phone is done

Dsmforlife92 said:
trying to get LGNPST-PhantomPhreak53.zip i asked on irc but nothing can anyone share the file please my phone is done
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In irc do !info lgnpst, click on the link that chicken ****s out. After that, do other versions. Then do phantom phreaks.
Sorry I don't reply here, I barely do in the AT&T one also and I'm always over there.
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium

does this lock bootloader too

Dsmforlife92 said:
does this lock bootloader too
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Yes
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

I wont let me click start, i have the file loaded and i'm not sure, cuz i haven't done it a bit but the program isn't seeing the phone.

Lollipop ota URL capture help

EDIT:URL GRAB INST.
Ok so after some research and some advice. We have a way to grab the ota's url,this will give the ability to download to your pc.
There is one small pita in the mix. If you don't have the popup telling you to upgrade it's crazy hard to grab the url. Below i'll give super easy instruction's so more people can try to help out. Make sure USB debugging is checked and authorized
(If you run the log and then decide to hit software update if the popup telling you to download shows up that will work. if it just starts downloading it might not show to link. It hasn't for me at all, that's why I think we need to run log from popup.)
1.In your adb folder hold shift then right click mouse,select open command window here.
2. You will see this in cmd C:\adb> type this adb logcat > logcat.txt press enter. Now in your adb folder a log is being created in text form. You will not see the log running in cmd because it's writting it in txt.
3.Open the update popup and hit download.
4. In your txt file will be the ota's URL address. Open it with notepad++ and search for android.clients.google in one instance of that will be the URL we need.
5.Post the URL or your txt and I'll search it.
Newest adb/fastboot drivers below place in root of C:

2400258 this should be numbers.

norbarb said:
2400258 this should be numbers.
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That's the call for galaxy s4 active KK. This one will be different.

You're not going to be able to get it out of /cache regardless. It has to be done via ADB. I've been working on this but having a lot of issues with Windows 8.1 not cooperating with me setting up tools to do this. What you need is to capture the URL link where the OTA is coming from then go to the URL on a browser and pull the file from there.

darkbots said:
That's the call for galaxy s4 active KK. This one will be different.
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It was same on my S5 lollipop and Note 3 lollipop. So i assume they use same number for all updates.

norbarb said:
It was same on my S5 lollipop and Note 3 lollipop. So i assume they use same number for all updates.
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Thanks man. I'll see if I can pull it using that number.

heXacode said:
You're not going to be able to get it out of /cache regardless. It has to be done via ADB. I've been working on this but having a lot of issues with Windows 8.1 not cooperating with me setting up tools to do this. What you need is to capture the URL link where the OTA is coming from then go to the URL on a browser and pull the file from there.
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I'm still on window 7. I've never pulled by the url before. Do you mind explaining procedure. I already pulled the system to start deodex but I want the Ota also.
Edit. It looks like all I need to do is run a log while downloading it. From what I see the url will be in the log. Is this correct?

darkbots said:
I'm still on window 7. I've never pulled by the url before. Do you mind explaining procedure. I already pulled the system to start deodex but I want the Ota also.
Edit. It looks like all I need to do is run a log while downloading it. From what I see the url will be in the log. Is this correct?
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Yes it'll be in the log.
Example:
http://ausdroid.net/howto/capture-ota-update/
Or you can use Alogcat from the Play Store.

big thanks
we will be thankful for your big efforts. do your best guys!!

are there any good news about the lollipop image? :crying:

It's not cooperating with me. I'm waiting to receive the Ota toast. Once that's done I can get a proper log. It's hard to catch the url when the damn phone just starts downloading. Once that happens the url is lost. I need to be able to have log running then hit download. If I try and hit check for updates,it just starts downloading. I don't have a chance to capture what I need. I've tried 6+times just running log and hitting check for update. It doesn't even tell me I have an update,it just starts the download. Hopefully it won't be much longer. If I don't get a toast note soon. I'll try the check button process again.

darkbots said:
It's not cooperating with me. I'm waiting to receive the Ota toast. Once that's done I can get a proper log. It's hard to catch the url when the damn phone just starts downloading. Once that happens the url is lost. I need to be able to have log running then hit download. If I try and hit check for updates,it just starts downloading. I don't have a chance to capture what I need. I've tried 6+times just running log and hitting check for update. It doesn't even tell me I have an update,it just starts the download. Hopefully it won't be much longer. If I don't get a toast note soon. I'll try the check button process again.
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That's why I prefer ADB through command prompt. It'll read everything through there without interruption and stay on there once your phone is done downloading the OTA and getting ready to install.

heXacode said:
That's why I prefer ADB through command prompt. It'll read everything through there without interruption and stay on there once your phone is done downloading the OTA and getting ready to install.
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That was my plan for today.I figured run log to txt something like adb logcat > ~/Desktop/logcat.txt Then running a search in notepad after its all done. That should get the url no matter what,or so I'm thinking.

darkbots said:
That was my plan for today.I figured run log to txt something like adb logcat > ~/Desktop/logcat.txt Then running a search in notepad after its all done. That should get the url no matter what,or so I'm thinking.
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hopefully

OK guys here's the deal. I can't get the ota toast to pop up. My problem is consistent no matter how I approach it. So what we're going to do is see if we can't few more people trying to get it. I'm going to change the OP with exact instruction's. If you are seeing the popup telling you,you have an update that's what we need to make it happen.