I need help rooting g2 2.3.4 - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi I need help rooting my g2 its running 2.3.4 ota
I used the oneclick but its not perm
is their a eazyer why then adb
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bord1er said:
Hi I need help rooting my g2 its running 2.3.4 ota
I used the oneclick but its not perm
is their a eazyer why then adb
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All of the oneclick methods have a high brick rate; the safest way to root is via adb as listed in the wiki. Its quite simple (I was drunk when I rooted mine), just follow the directions and double check your typing
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Follow the wiki guide. Follow exactly the guide. Should be no problem.
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The wiki is the best way.
Use the Wiki as it is the XDA approved method. Now you will need to down grade so you need to follow the wiki in the exact order that it is. If you cannot follow the instructions, then you probably should not be rooting your phone in the first place.
You may want to take it to a fried that you trust to do the work and show/explain to you what they are doing and why. What are your goals for a rooted phone.

I've rooted my Vision twice with ADB and it gets easier once you get the hang of it.

bord1er said:
Hi I need help rooting my g2 its running 2.3.4 ota
I used the oneclick but its not perm
is their a eazyer why then adb
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Well it's very common that people get intimidated at the mention of ADB when they start out to root their phone... You could follow rooting instructions on my blog www.desirez.strawmetal.com you could try out the HTC Super Tool or use the regular guide there.. hope i could help you

My response to another guy (with basically the same question) just earlier today pretty much covers my thoughts on the matter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21280578&postcount=18
Wiki guide or strawmetals (or the guide in CM Wiki, for that matter) are essentially the same, I believe. But it looks like strawmetal was kind enough to package all the needed files into one download package, and simplify the steps a bit.

OriginalGabriel said:
All of the oneclick methods have a high brick rate; the safest way to root is via adb as listed in the wiki. Its quite simple (I was drunk when I rooted mine), just follow the directions and double check your typing
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Lml u was drunk...#jokes...anyway follow the cm wiki to root. 2.3.4 phone.
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The downgrade is the hard part, and that requires adb.
Once past that, you could use the visionary/gfree method (not the visionary perm root method). It's pretty safe from what I've heard. I know some will disagree, but I've done it 3 times successfully with gfree.

i try to set up adb but my computer is dumb!!
it never reads my phone i tryed like three diffrent adb still nothing

If you haven't already, check out the adb guide in my signature to see if that helps.
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hi i too need apps or method for rooting my phone of rom 2.3.3 offcial of bild number 2.42
please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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Possible to perm root without pc?

Well I just got my g2 today and I want too root this sucker. Unfortunatly when I turned on my pc my computer crashed. So I is there a way to root it without a pc? I have wifi calling and tethering so I guess I have the ota.
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Alex530 said:
Well I just got my g2 today and I want too root this sucker. Unfortunatly when I turned on my pc my computer crashed. So I is there a way to root it without a pc? I have wifi calling and tethering so I guess I have the ota.
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I'm not so sure you can, mainly because as part of the rooting process you need to push some system files. If it's not rooted, a solution like root explorer or some su-enabled file browser obviously won't work...
I've only had mine for a couple days so I'm no expert though
Not possible I think. Whatever you do don't even try visionary perm root. Temp root is okay though.
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Ok. Got my pc up n running. Do I use the rage method to root my ota g2?
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Alex530 said:
Well I just got my g2 today and I want too root this sucker. Unfortunatly when I turned on my pc my computer crashed. So I is there a way to root it without a pc? I have wifi calling and tethering so I guess I have the ota.
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I did perm root w/o using computer(just watched the youtube video) visionary r12 then watched the video using terminal emulator and that's it I forgot the youtube link I'm gonna search it so u can root
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Alex530 said:
Ok. Got my pc up n running. Do I use the rage method to root my ota g2?
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I recommend you use the method in the Wiki (which does use rage, along with gfree). It's the most up-to-date and safest (i.e. least chance of brick/semi-brick) method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
steviewevie said:
I recommend you use the method in the Wiki (which does use rage, along with gfree). It's the most up-to-date and safest (i.e. least chance of brick/semi-brick) method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
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I have a question. For the GFree method, do I need to temproot via Visionary first? Or can I just use gFree directly from stock?
Sent from a phone that's better than yo Momma's. bbq.
GoCkillaz said:
I have a question. For the GFree method, do I need to temproot via Visionary first? Or can I just use gFree directly from stock?
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You needto run gfree as root, so temp root is required as a minimum. Whether you get that from Visionary or rage is up to you.
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Well I'm trying to root using gfree and its not working. I either get adb permission denied or no such file or directory. Any ideas?
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i did perm root via visionary r12.. im a bit of a noob so does this mean i have s-off or not?
rumitg2 said:
i did perm root via visionary r12.. im a bit of a noob so does this mean i have s-off or not?
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Power the phone off and press the power button and down on the voulme button at the same time. Wait till it gets you to the recovery? And you'll see at the top if it S-on your not permarooted. If it says S-off you are.
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search "blackprince how to root your G2" on youtube. Follow everything the dude does in the video and you should be good to go. That's what I followed, and I got s-off, but not gfree. I did it the first try withing half an hour. Good luck, sir.
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That blackprince video is using an old method though. The most up-to-date method, and far safer, is the gfree method described in the Wiki - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...cess_.28Permanent_Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29
If you already have used that video to root the phone, you should still use gfree to get full radio S-OFF, because it has more options from getting out of bad situations - see http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...Phone.2C_Set_SuperCID.2C_and_Turn_Radio_S-OFF

[Q]What root method did I use?

I can't for the life of me remember what root method I used. I'm not to clued up on the really technical stuff, but I have been able to flash custom boot images and what ever the latest radio is.
Is there away to find out?
There are 2 reasons why I ask. One is that after have a read through the stickies recently I was reading about gfree, none of what I read sounded even vaugely familiar. But from reading around these forums the gfree method of rooting it is the best way of routing and the safest. Is this correct? And if I'm not rooted from using gfree should I consider unrooting and rerooting using the gfree method? And this bring me on to my second question, if I did want to unroot my phone to go back to stock would I need to know my rooting method?
Thanks in advance
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Edit, I'm a idiot, quoted my op instead of editing it
Hmm... am not sure if u can even find out. Well if u use the 1st method of rooting and getting the s-off using terminal and visionary with unforgivens way or you used rage which am not familiar with and the last one I know is the gfree way
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[Q] What is the best method for me to get perm root?

Okay so I just got my G2 today and I want to perm root it and install CM7 but I've heard of all of the touble it can be to root the Tmobile G2 so I wanted to know if there was anyone who knew what steps I should take to not brick my phone. Heres the info on my about phone.
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: 12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3
Kernel Version:2.6.35.10-g96de068
[email protected] #1
Build number: 2.15.531.3 CL82286 release-keys
Now I would like to avoid having to use anything that requires ADB because I have not used it in a long time and do not have it on my pc. Plz and thank you.
BTW: I just noticed that my phone has been requesting that I perform and android update that leads to the same 2.3.4 version.
You'll have to downgrade, and will need to use adb for it.
Here is the downgrade guide, which links to the wiki guide.
-Nipqer
Yeah I see it. Looks like lots of work oh well here I go.
-Got my serial number so I guess that means I set up adb
pzvv said:
Yeah I see it. Looks like lots of work oh well here I go.
-Got my serial number so I guess that means I set up adb
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Its a lot of steps but its pretty well documented. Just be sure to read through before you start so you know where you're going.
Hey when you downgrade it to froyo the easiest way to root is to use the app called z4 root or universal androot they work pretty well!
Shadow_Android said:
Hey when you downgrade it to froyo the easiest way to root is to use the app called z4 root or universal androot they work pretty well!
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Just follow the wiki; these "one click root" apps have a high brick rate
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Follow the wiki guide. More safe than the one click app. High chance to brick. Im follow the wiki guide & successfully gain perm root without any problem.
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Couldn't he use AMT 1.8.5 after he downgrades?
Downgraded and rooted my Desire Z few days ago. Took about 3 days of trying out several other guides.
This is what I did:
(Usual caveat applies. ie: Don't blame me, if you brick your phone or mess up badly)
A. Install ADB
1. Used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926521
2. And used mini-adb (RunMe.bat)
B. Downgrade to Froyo
1. Used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
2. Put all required files in mini-adb folder
3. Perform the guide's procedures (copy/paste commands into adb console):
- Gaining Temp Root
- Changing Version Number to Allow Downgrade
- Temp-Rooting to Backup (fastboot) - THIS FAILED
- Creating a Goldcard
- Performed the downgrade procedures again - THIS WORKED
4. Downgrade completed
(Note: with hindsight, creating goldcard should have been an earlier step)
C. Rooting downgraded Desire Z
1. Used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
2. Put all required files in mini-adb folder
3. Perform the procedures:
- 2 through 4.a.3 (rooting procedures)
- 5 (verify success)
- 6 (cleanup)
4. Rooting completed
Once rooted, I immediately backed up a clean image of the rooted froyo with CWM.
OriginalGabriel said:
Just follow the wiki; these "one click root" apps have a high brick rate
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Ive never really heard anyone brick from oneclick apps aside from visionary and even with that its only when you perm root for risk of bricking (yes i know hes perm rooting, just saying)
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Just root using the rage/gfree method from Cyanogen's wiki.

[Q] [Question] Temporary rooting Desire Z

Hello All,
I'm looking for a way to temporary root my Android Desire Z ... What should I need to know at first, and what is the tools that I should use. Also, how can I unroot the phone after that ... Thanks.
Assuming you are on gingerbread, run the 'Gaining Temp-root' and 'Temp-rooting to backup' from this guide
To undo it, just reboot the phone.
-Nipqer
sikas said:
Hello All,
I'm looking for a way to temporary root my Android Desire Z ... What should I need to know at first, and what is the tools that I should use. Also, how can I unroot the phone after that ... Thanks.
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use visionary, then be unhappy when you are holding a brick
im just kidding, dont temp root - full root. there few good reasons not too, amd you can always unroot your phone.
anyway why do you need temp root? something specific i gather?
demkantor said:
use visionary, then be unhappy when you are holding a brick
im just kidding, dont temp root - full root. there few good reasons not too, amd you can always unroot your phone.
anyway why do you need temp root? something specific i gather?
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Hello,
I need to test some apps that requires root access .. so I wanted to temporary root the device and then unroot it once finished using the apps.
The guide nipqer linked you to will suffice, after your test is complete I suggest you consider permentley rooting your phone as I'm sure you will be most happy this way
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demkantor said:
The guide nipqer linked you to will suffice, after your test is complete I suggest you consider permentley rooting your phone as I'm sure you will be most happy this way
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Well, if I'm satisfied, I'll definitly perminant root it
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I have another thing, how can I be sure that the device is rooted? I mean, how can I test it??
download an app that requires root and then see if it works, i think there is even an app that just checks for root
sikas said:
I have another thing, how can I be sure that the device is rooted? I mean, how can I test it??
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download terminal emulator from the market and type in the command "su"

Failed, remote: Not allowed

Yo, again problems with fckin htc devices.
I just downgraded the rom from gingerbread to 2.2 froyo.
After that I rooted the phone, but now I cant install cwm recovery via adb.
Always gettin the msg "failed, REMOTE: NOT ALLOWED "
Debugging is enabled.
Anyone can help me with that crap htc phone?
Calling your g2/dz crap doesn't make it so, it just sounds like you don't know what you're doing and then complaing that it must be the phones fault... kinda flawed logic.
But if you want some help rooting it why don't you post a copy of your cmd output/imput and we can see where you went wrong. Also maybe link the guide you're following as there may bed a better one that is easier for you to understand
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demkantor said:
Calling your g2/dz crap doesn't make it so, it just sounds like you don't know what you're doing and then complaing that it must be the phones fault... kinda flawed logic.
But if you want some help rooting it why don't you post a copy of your cmd output/imput and we can see where you went wrong. Also maybe link the guide you're following as there may bed a better one that is easier for you to understand
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Htc is crap. I got also a sensation. I got more than enough bugs after the ics update.
Well, nvm
B2T
Downgrade guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
root : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG4I6W8MMnQ
Well that is the right downgrade guide, now you need to root it, follow the xda wiki to do that... if you have issues post the imput output of cmd
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demkantor said:
Well that is the right downgrade guide, now you need to root it, follow the xda wiki to do that... if you have issues post the imput output of cmd
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The phone is already rooted and S-off
During the rooting process and gaining true radio soff you will have a custom recovery.
Did you follow the YouTube video to root then?
The only method you won't to use to root is with gfree
Either follow the xda wiki
Cyanogens wiki
Or straw metals PDF guide
For the most part anything else you do will cause you problems
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Yea, I followed the youtube video.
How can I roll it back to s-on?
i just quickly looked at the youtube video and it seems it was having you run gfree for the exploit which is good but doing it through terminal emulator not through adb. shouldnt be an issue doing this but im too lazy to go through the video and see if it was telling you all the right things, either way you need to check and see if gfree worked.
check THIS POST out, follow the steps at the bottom and see if gfree worked. if you have true radio s-off than flash one of the pc10img.zips through hboot or fastboot - fastboot is the preferred method as if there is an error it will tell it to you and you can choose not to reboot until it is fixed.
if you need further help feel free to ask
Just checked it.
But got one question
"~make nandroid in recovery"
How can I make a backup without recovery? :x
As long as it says secure flag zero you are safe to use the pc10img.zip
The nandroid is just so you can restore easy, instead just flash a new rom
But you may just want to flash the recovery through fastboot if you're not interested in changing radios etc, so long as you have an engineering SPL you can do this, if not flashing the pc10img.zip will give you one.
More info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27796375
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