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[Q] Unable To Root My Replacement G2

My first phone went by no problem, but my screen died and now I have a replacement. Im following the method to root the my G2 listed on the CM wiki. (Wont let me link it)
No matter what version of gfree I use, it fails to powercycle the eMMC and wont completele the process.

Which radio is currently installed on your device?

26.03.02.26_M
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You should still be able to root. T-mobile has not sent us any updates. what method of prem rooting/S-off are you using?
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Visionary didn't even work on my original G2, I'm using the rage/gfree method... it fails to powercycle the eMMC, no matter which version of gfree I try... also I do have/know how to use adb
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prztruspaz said:
Visionary didn't even work on my original G2, I'm using the rage/gfree method... it fails to powercycle the eMMC, no matter which version of gfree I try... also I do have/know how to use adb
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Hmm... I think its better to use unforgivens method rather than Rage but that's just me. What problems are you getting with visionary? Visionary should just help you temp root. Once you get temp root that's when you start doing the real rooting. Try to follow unforgivens method but like I always say I advice to use the gfree method.
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Link to the unforgiven method? I can't seem to find it when I search, except for posts by you recomending it ;D
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I wonder if HTC is making changes to the hardware that get in the way of using gfree. When I rooted my G2, My brothers G2 and my Wifes MyTouch 4G (all bought in November) I used gfree 0.3 with no issues. When I tried to use the same to root my sons MyTouch 4G (bought in February) it failed to power cycle eMMC, same result with gfree 0.5, luckily in my case gfree 0.2 worked, sounds like that doesn't work in your case (you said you tried all version, would expect that includes 0.2)

raitchison said:
I wonder if HTC is making changes to the hardware that get in the way of using gfree. When I rooted my G2, My brothers G2 and my Wifes MyTouch 4G (all bought in November) I used gfree 0.3 with no issues. When I tried to use the same to root my sons MyTouch 4G (bought in February) it failed to power cycle eMMC, same result with gfree 0.5, luckily in my case gfree 0.2 worked, sounds like that doesn't work in your case (you said you tried all version, would expect that includes 0.2)
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Yeah I went down the list with the different versions with gfree... funny that me and you have an almost identical situation, I did my g2, a friends, and a mt4g... except gfree isn't working this time around.
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prztruspaz said:
Yeah I went down the list with the different versions with gfree... funny that me and you have an almost identical situation, I did my g2, a friends, and a mt4g... except gfree isn't working this time around.
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What is different about these newer phones that gfree isn't working? Is the HBOOT rado or other information off the bootloader screen different?
BTW my original G2 had the screen go out and the replacement I got in January I had no problems using gfree 0.3 to root it. My son's MyTouch 4G I got only a couple weeks after I got my replacement G2 but obviously there could be a bigger difference in when they were manufactured.

Check out this interesting series of postings from the Incredible S forum (regarding newer and seemingly unrootable Desire HDs): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980497&page=28

Nothing seems different to me. My HBoot is the same as stock, although after I rooted my first one, I flashed down to .76 although I'm unsure about my radio, I do know my radio was higher(26.06 I think) when I had CM7. When I get a chance later, I'm going to try flashing the release PC10IMG, even and maybe it will make a difference.
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prztruspaz said:
Link to the unforgiven method? I can't seem to find it when I search, except for posts by you recomending it ;D
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Haha am sorry for not linking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
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I know this is a risky situation but i think you should use "Visionary" to root it. This Permanant Root method can be found at:
{(TheUnlockr)}>> Part 1: http://www.theunlockr.com/2010/10/20/how-to-root-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision-visionary-method/
{(TheUnlockr)}>> Part 2: http://www.theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
Hope I helped

I already stated that visionary dosn't work on my g2, thank you anyways. I tried using unforgiven's method to no avail, I still got s-on at the top of my screen in the hboot. Last thing for me to try is flashing the stock PC10IMG like I mentioned I would earlier, I've yet to do it so wish me luck.

prztruspaz said:
I already stated that visionary dosn't work on my g2, thank you anyways. I tried using unforgiven's method to no avail, I still got s-on at the top of my screen in the hboot. Last thing for me to try is flashing the stock PC10IMG like I mentioned I would earlier, I've yet to do it so wish me luck.
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Note: the PC10IMG will not flash because its an older version. You would need a new version of the PC10IMG. Can you give me a details of what you did with unforgivens method? I rooted about 10 g2s owned by my friends with unforgivens method without fail.
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I followed the steps exactly as printed in the thread you linked to, and at the end after the sync, I still had S-ON
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prztruspaz said:
I followed the steps exactly as printed in the thread you linked to, and at the end after the sync, I still had S-ON
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Yea okay this is what you should do. You know the files you got put them into the root of your SD card
So rather than putting /data/local
You will put/sdcard/And what ever you have to type.
Just fallow through the steps but this time put the files in the root of the sdcard and in terminal put /sdcard/ rather than /data/local
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lainvalenajr said:
Yea okay this is what you should do. You know the files you got put them into the root of your SD card
So rather than putting /data/local
You will put/sdcard/And what ever you have to type.
Just fallow through the steps but this time put the files in the root of the sdcard and in terminal put /sdcard/ rather than /data/local
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That didn't make a difference for me. After Visionary reboots the phone, I come back to try and sync it, and the phone isn't even rooted anymore.
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prztruspaz said:
That didn't make a difference for me. After Visionary reboots the phone, I come back to try and sync it, and the phone isn't even rooted anymore.
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Wait am not understanding? what step is this?
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Unrooting G2 Question

I have a g2 vision and flashed the dzhboot to run sense 3.0 roms. Now I would like to unroot my phone and was wondering if I have to flash back to vision hboot before starting the process. I have done my homework and found these methods of doing it here is one
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=6jOkEJNUKh0
and also have one more way
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=9uRp7kcyJcM
But they don't say anything about having to flash a different hboot so do I ?
Thx
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I think if you flash the (an) official PCIMG10.zip from the sdcard it writes over everything.
That said, since I used g-free for s-off, when I flash an official PCIMG10 I'm usually left unrooted but with a 'fake' s-off.

I think you mean PC10IMG.zip close enough though lol
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G2 with desire z hboot problem

Normally when you flash a DESIRE Z HBOOT ON A g2 THE PHONES DOENT COME ON AND IS NORMALLY AT THE HTC LOGO WHICH IS NORMAL (I KNOW) MY QUESTION IS WHY IS MY PHONE NOT SATYING ON THE G2 LOGO BUT RATHER BOOTING INTO MY PREVIOUS ROM BEFORING UPDATING THE HBOOT TO THE DESIRE Z'S?

Didn't the wiki guide have two sections during the root process? One to setup DZ hboot and another for regular if you didn't want to do it at that time? Perhaps you followed the DZ hboot setup during rooting thinking it was part of the normal process?
Or maybe I'm just nuts. It was a long time ago when I did mine.

I followed the link on the virtous site
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If it was to load a sense based ROM then I'd assume that loading the DZ hboot was part of the tutorial. It is required to run sense ROMs.
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Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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Idk I tried loading a sense Rom and it worked so I gess its all good ....
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ptaylor09 said:
Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Barry:// said:
If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Could you post the file please, I would like to have a look at it

Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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Barry:// said:
Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.

Ditamae said:
That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.
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Oh ok so can't u set these guys up cuz they want it and that is the only link have have to it
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I sent Ptaylor09 the file a couple days ago and I'll make sure I send it to bombaider in a bit. If you want, I can send you a Dropbox invite which will afford us both additional storage space. Then you can easily share files thru your public folder. Just PM me with your email if you're interested.
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The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7

PhoenixTank said:
The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
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GOD LOOKS!!
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How to root Bell HTC Desire Z?
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?

Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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You're NOT going to want to use Visionary... it's outdated and when you use it you run the risk of bricking her device. Should be stickies to this effect in several places. The best resource for rooting is going to be found here under "Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ)".

Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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I used the visionary method when rooting and it worked but it will not work if ur G2 is OTA updated..in that case u need to downgrade than try visionary....I do not recomend you use visionary but rather the CM wiki rooting using gfree its much safer and less chances that ull brick ur phone
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Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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Barry:// said:
Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.

Ditamae said:
They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.
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Ok thanks so i dont have Sim Unlock becuz i used visionary....another question: if i downgrade to stock froyo and root with gfree will i still get my 4G internet speed and good service or will i be on edge....and good service or vice versa
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Gfree unlock network sim!!

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
-Nipqer

DZ rebooting with all roms

My HTC desire Z is supporting most of the roms I wipe/factory reset, superwipe+ext before installing any Rom mine is running dz hboot and not g2 and everything is doing good . but the problem is that After installing any rom & installation of softwares when I try to restart my phone after my phone keeps on rebooting again and again and it does not go inside the operating system and then I need to flash the same rom or different rom again plz help... I'm new to this rooting and things....
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Anyone to help plz
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Superwipe is a good idea so I'm glad your @ least doing this, it may be easier to help if you give more info, is this happening from the very first custom rom, after root? What method did you use to root? Can you write down everything on bootloader screen (mostly want to know ship soff or eng soff) can you name your recovery? Can you name the roms you have tried?
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Glad U're helping me sir. This problem is there from the day I rooted and installed my first rom cyanogen mod 7 Actually mine is ship s- off, I used the wiki.cyanogen g2rooting guide and another one for getting sd card golden. First I used clockwork mod recovery now I'm using the latest in 4ext recovery. Now I'm currently using andromadus mimicry 1.5.0 its working perfectly with many softwares until I restart if I do 'hot reboot' no problem occurs
These are the list of roms I tried and problem starts wen I restart or switch off my mobile and then switch on:
1.andromadus audacity beta5
2.cyanogen mod rc9.0
3.Android_SpeedDaemon_Fantasia_v1.0.0_vision
4. G2slim1.6
5. MikRunny-v1.0-DeOdex-signed
6. RCMix.Energized.7.26.2012.Fixed.Kernel_Ver2
7. Strawmetal-1.Mi.V2.0
8. sensewich1
And many others too
Plz help!
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Well you are best to get true s-off with an engineering spl. I assume you either missed a step in the guide you followed or you went with the official htc unlocked bootloader. Either way you can fix this, and I suggest you do
Pretty much you need to relock the bootloader, then downgrade, reroot and flash the eng hboot along with everything else.
The best guides to follow to root and soff are
Cyanogen wiki
Xda wiki
Strawmetals pdf guide.
You can google search these easy or if I get a minute then ill link you. But first you need to relock your bootloader
I believe it is something like
Fastboot oem lock bootloader
I can't recall of hand but nipqer has a guide on this
If I get some time ill get you links, but for now just search a bit and read up, good luck!
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Thank u Sir will tell u....
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Sir Plz get niqper bootloader unlock guide link
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Sir can I use this for re locking bootloader?
www.htcdev.com/bootloader
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Just boot into fastboot mode
Type fastboot devices, if you see yours then proceed
fastboot oem lock
Now do
fastboot reboot-bootloader
This should bring you back to hboot, if it says ship s-on then your good and you can proceed to root and gain true s-off
If you continue to have trouble log onto freenode irc #g2root, just google it if you can't find it, there is a link in the xda wiki for rooting the vision
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I'm new to all these things Sir... So I'll take time to do all these... So plz help me till d last sir
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