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How do I root 2.3.4?

My girl just got this phone from Verizon and it came on 2.3.4. Not really sure how to go about rooting it. Only found a guide for 2.3.3.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
My girl just got this phone from Verizon and it came on 2.3.4. Not really sure how to go about rooting it. Only found a guide for 2.3.3.
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Follow the guide for downgrading first.
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Check your software version in hboot first. There are a lot of problems with newer models of the Inc2 and rooting.

How do I even get into hboot? The normal ways didn't seem to work for me.
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Turn off the phone and hold volume down and power at the same time. If that does not work pull the battery out for a few seconds and put it back in and try again. When I first got mine I had to pull the battery at first before I could get into it.

im trying to do this to, so not hijacking the thread..
im at hboot .98 and have tried to download the kit in the downgrade thread, but it resets the connection at the end and never finishes.
ive read about htcdev tool to unlock bootloader, but there is no straight up guide besides the attn1 thread which is useless with that vwhk kit.
arrrrg

Here is a thread I just came across in the general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697175. Maybe this will help some people.

brymaster5000 said:
Here is a thread I just came across in the general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697175. Maybe this will help some people.
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I looked at that, but the poster said he was on the 5.whatever software.
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I used the downgrade tutorial and revo work no problems after the download finally worked.

I'm at hboot .98
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I'm at hboot .98
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Check your software version. Is the first number 5 or 6?
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prototype7 said:
Check your software version. Is the first number 5 or 6?
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Its 6. I take it I'd wish it were 5?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Its 6. I take it I'd wish it were 5?
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If it's software 6, it would be better if you used HTC dev unlock because downgrading software 6 is pretty difficult unless you're familiar with ADB shell.
If it's software 5, then using the downgrade tutorial would suffice and then revolutionary process, etc.
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It's possible to root and s-off with software 6, but it's complicated and can cause bugs and instability. There's really nothing you'd want to do that you can't with just using htcdev unlock, the downside is it voids your warranty.
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prototype7 said:
It's possible to root and s-off with software 6, but it's complicated and can cause bugs and instability. There's really nothing you'd want to do that you can't with just using htcdev unlock, the downside is it voids your warranty.
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Thata why I stated that you shouldn't try to S-Off and downgrade software 6 unless you are knowledgeable with ADB shell. This is because the entire process requires ADB shell usage.
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david_hume said:
Thata why I stated that you shouldn't try to S-Off and downgrade software 6 unless you are knowledgeable with ADB shell. This is because the entire process requires ADB shell usage.
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I know. I posted a tutorial in general on how to do it.
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prototype7 said:
I know. I posted a tutorial in general on how to do it.
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Coolios!
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Ok I just used condemnedsoul's pg32img to revert back to stock. I thought I was going to have to return my phone to Verizon but found out I don't have to. Now I've lost root. How can I regain root and is there a way to do it w/o connecting to a pc? I'm on 2.3.4 gb sense 2.1. I'm still s-off.
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eriknors said:
Ok I just used condemnedsoul's pg32img to revert back to stock. I thought I was going to have to return my phone to Verizon but found out I don't have to. Now I've lost root. How can I regain root and is there a way to do it w/o connecting to a pc? I'm on 2.3.4 gb sense 2.1. I'm still s-off.
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Sure you can do it without a computer as long as you use 4ext for your recovery. Since you have s- off you just need a recovery to flash and Su for root. Use the app to get the free version of the recovery. The app will flash the .IMG file. Then once you have your recovery
Just download su and flash in recovery. Here is a drop box link to the su zip file to flash.
http://db.tt/GzpXFmUz
Here is the recovery updater app
http://db.tt/2sN1gD5h
Or rom manager app will also install recovery i believe and you can also use that to flash su for root.

Travisdroidx2 said:
Sure you can do it without a computer as long as you use 4ext for your recovery. Since you have s- off you just need a recovery to flash and Su for root. Use the app to get the free version of the recovery. The app will flash the .IMG file. Then once you have your recovery
Just download su and flash in recovery. Here is a drop box link to the su zip file to flash.
http://db.tt/GzpXFmUz
Here is the recovery updater app
http://db.tt/2sN1gD5h
Or rom manager app will also install recovery i believe and you can also use that to flash su for root.
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Ok I have 4ext so I use it to flash the .img recovery file? That will give me a custom recovery so that I can flash the .zip Su file so I can gain root?
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How do i install roms?

Is there a method im missing because i have the rom, and i am rooted, but i can't seem to get clockwork mod on my device. can someone help ?

Whats ur current os version
Whats ur phone modle number
Like sgh-t889 for the note ii
You can try flashing a cwm.img file via img flasher provided you are rooted
Make sure it is for your device, not close enuff, but exactly untill you know more.
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OS- Android 4.0.4
model- e973

okay so i think it worked because i used an app that flashes it, but when i reboot to recovery there is a picture of an android with it's stomach open and a red triangle... whats up with that?

You need to use freegee, (unlock your bootloader)
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can you provide a tutorial or some sort of video.. doesn't seem to work. what exactly is a bootloader?

taylorheaps said:
can you provide a tutorial or some sort of video.. doesn't seem to work. what exactly is a bootloader?
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Wow buddy, not being rude here, but you need to do a lot of reading before you attempt anything, your going to end up bricking your phone, video isn't needed, just do some reading!!
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I've been attempting it for awhile, yeah i bricked it once but i got it out. Rooted a few phones before this one but nothing seems to be working :/

in freegee the same text is popping up "adb.exe is not recognized..."

taylorheaps said:
I've been attempting it for awhile, yeah i bricked it once but i got it out. Rooted a few phones before this one but nothing seems to be working :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007961
Just check that link. You can use it to unlock your phone.... Or pay the $2.00 and buy freegee from the market, it's much easier and supports a good cause.... Good luck.
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this is for unlocking? i think my phone is unlocked i have no boot animation of my carrier company.

Correction, its only $1.00
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taylorheaps said:
this is for unlocking? i think my phone is unlocked i have no boot animation of my carrier company.
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It unlocks the bootloader. I have the E973 from Telus and it never had Telus branding at boot. You need to unlock the bootloader with freegee
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just bought the app, ill let you know how it goes!

taylorheaps said:
just bought the app, ill let you know how it goes!
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Good choice man. When you go to install rom make sure to read instructions carefully in the first post. The process is a little bit different than that of other phones.
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thanks all!

help please

hello not sure if im in the right place for this post so sorry in advance
i recently purchaced a htc desire hd its on 2.3.5 im loking to root it etc..
every guide ive followed or seen doesnt seem to work. ive managed to unlck bootloader from htc dev but i feel ive hit a dead end.. any help appreciated thankyou.

ykdr-scott said:
hello not sure if im in the right place for this post so sorry in advance
i recently purchaced a htc desire hd its on 2.3.5 im loking to root it etc..
every guide ive followed or seen doesnt seem to work. ive managed to unlck bootloader from htc dev but i feel ive hit a dead end.. any help appreciated thankyou.
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I don't know what guides you followed but get used to reading the stickies that is where the useful information is located:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
If you already unlocked the bootloader, then just flash a custom recovery and then Superuser.

Rooted now. How can I s-off ontop of root.
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ykdr-scott said:
Rooted now. How can I s-off ontop of root.
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What about reading the whole post I linked you?...
...As you can notice root access is easy to be gained but not S-OFF. If you are skilled in android and working with terminal or cmd commands, then you can use this: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411...
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i read it mate cheers.
but clearly im a noob from my questions, not sure on how to work from what you givern me.

ykdr-scott said:
i read it mate cheers.
but clearly im a noob from my questions, not sure on how to work from what you givern me.
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That is the only way to gain S-OFF right now. Why you need S-OFF btw?

No reason really, fastbooting the .img I'm simple. But s-off makes it a little easier
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One thing I've noticed is that ky recovery does NOT restore backups. Md5 mismatch. Would this be a ad card problem or recovery its self. Tried flashing 4ext but needed s-off
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ykdr-scott said:
Tried flashing 4ext but needed s-off
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Not true...how are you trying to do it?

Downloaded it from google. I selected flash and it said error trying to flash please make sure your device is s-off.
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bananagranola said:
Not true...how are you trying to do it?
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Flashed it now. I dragged the recovery.img to my pc then fastbooted it. Works fine except it wont back up it hangs on genarating md5 sums
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HTC one stuck in fastboot after run flash

I have acquired a HTC one that's was running tarp and cm 10 but previous owner decided to flash run
Now is stuck in bootloader adb says no device found but fastboot usb works also shows tampered locked s-on
Could someone please share how to fix please
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taz44410 said:
I have acquired a HTC one that's was running tarp and cm 10 but previous owner decided to flash run
Now is stuck in bootloader adb says no device found but fastboot usb works also shows tampered locked s-on
Could someone please share how to fix please
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What did the previous owner flash? (run?) Are you able to select and boot into Recovery from the Bootloader? If so, boot into recovery and Factory Reset or re-flash your ROM.

Sorry auto correct got me it was ruu not run and no it will not go into recovery I select it and it goes for 1 second then kicks me back to bootloader
I don't have any experience high HTC so I'm stuck
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taz44410 said:
Sorry auto correct got me it was ruu not run and no it will not go into recovery I select it and it goes for 1 second then kicks me back to bootloader
I don't have any experience high HTC so I'm stuck
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Try reflashing TWRP recovery in fastboot and see if you can then boot into recovery. Or you can try to reflash RUU or even just the boot.img. I am not a super expert on this, so hopefully someone will chime in.

smoysauce said:
Try reflashing TWRP recovery in fastboot and see if you can then boot into recovery. Or you can try to reflash RUU or even just the boot.img. I am not a super expert on this, so hopefully someone will chime in.
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Keep in mind I'm a Samsung user not HTC how would I go about flashing it in fastboot?
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To flash twrp recovery go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44887571
[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.6.3.0 touch recovery
Also, if you search around Google and xda you will find great step-by-step instructions and tutorials on how to setup and use adb/fastboot to flash and such.
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I have done that but most methods did not work for me so I was wondering if so thing they did was the cause that's why I was asking
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Looks like he may be screwed. It says locked and s-on. He can't flash a recovery. If there's no ROM installed, you can't exactly use rumrunner. Might need to send it to sonic.
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taz44410 said:
I have done that but most methods did not work for me so I was wondering if so thing they did was the cause that's why I was asking
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tylerlawhon said:
Looks like he may be screwed. It says locked and s-on. He can't flash a recovery. If there's no ROM installed, you can't exactly use rumrunner. Might need to send it to sonic.
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Unfortunately, might be. Odd that it was working fine, what would possess someone to try and flash the RUU? Anyway, if you tried flashing recovery, did you try and flash the system.img, boot.img and recovery_signed.img into their respective slots?
You should be able to find the files from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437436
You will just need to unzip and extract those files, then flash them in fastboot to their respective partitions.
Other then that, I would say your bricked unless, like what tylerlawhon said, you can see if you can send it to sonic to s-off again.
You could maybe also try reading through this if the previous didn't work, I know it says must be s-off and unlocked, but possibly worth a read
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475216

Yeah tried all that glad I only gave $50 for it
They said they were on cm and didn't like it and wanted to return to stock
I may not know much about HTC but why not try a stock based rom is what I asked
And they said
What is that?
I think you get the point
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taz44410 said:
Yeah tried all that glad I only gave $50 for it
They said they were on cm and didn't like it and wanted to return to stock
I may not know much about HTC but why not try a stock based rom is what I asked
And they said
What is that?
I think you get the point
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I am sending you a pm about this

taz44410 said:
Yeah tried all that glad I only gave $50 for it
They said they were on cm and didn't like it and wanted to return to stock
I may not know much about HTC but why not try a stock based rom is what I asked
And they said
What is that?
I think you get the point
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I see...well at least it was only 50! Good luck, hopefully you can get it figured out!
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Taz, you have mail

Wozzie said:
Taz, you have mail
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Were you able to resolve this?
I'm in the exact same boat. I did try to flash the system image.. but it's now allowing me.
I get remote :not allowed?

skinney said:
Were you able to resolve this?
I'm in the exact same boat. I did try to flash the system image.. but it's now allowing me.
I get remote :not allowed?
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I havent heard back from him since I sent the PM but I will copy what I sent and send it to you.

Please Help
Wozzie said:
I havent heard back from him since I sent the PM but I will copy what I sent and send it to you.
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I have an AT&T HTC One,
I accidently formatted my SD card and everything I had is now gone. I was installing a new rom and now nothing boots up except HBOOT.
I can select FastFoot ; Recovery ; Factory Reset ; Etc.
When selecting Recovery it loads clockworkmod for 2 seconds then it restarts and that's it. I need help please.
(USB Mass Storage won't load on PC)

metalguns14 said:
I have an AT&T HTC One....
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Then it would behoove you to pose your question in a Forum for the AT&T HTC One. The one you're in now is dedicated to the Verizon HTC One.

Wozzie said:
I am sending you a pm about this
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Wozzie, this just happened to me. Can u help me out please sir?

Rumrunner

Hey guys I'm on a stock 4.2.2 Verizon htc one and every time I run rumrunner I get a fatal error saying download updated package. Iknow I have downloaded the right one and I have all the prerequisites required idk why it's not working. Also I don't have the unlocked version. Am I screwed for getting new roms and even rooting? As of right now I'm not rooted I'm completely stock. I'd love to be steered in the right direction thanks guys
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jarzy00 said:
Hey guys I'm on a stock 4.2.2 Verizon htc one and every time I run rumrunner I get a fatal error saying download updated package. Iknow I have downloaded the right one and I have all the prerequisites required idk why it's not working. Also I don't have the unlocked version. Am I screwed for getting new roms and even rooting? As of right now I'm not rooted I'm completely stock. I'd love to be steered in the right direction thanks guys
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does ADB see your device when you plug it into a pc and type:
adb devices

I'm actually all set I figured everything out and flashed viper thanks for your reply though
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jarzy00 said:
I'm actually all set I figured everything out and flashed viper thanks for your reply though
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just curious. what was the reason? was it a bad download?

synisterwolf said:
just curious. what was the reason? was it a bad download?
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Rum runner was saying "fatal : please download updated package" but I realized 1) I wasn't using HTC cord that came with phone 2) I didn't have antivirus turned off. I only had firewall turned off (apparently you need both) 3) I was running Soju.exe off of my desktop which was a no go so I extracted rum runner to a folder on my desktop and ran as administrator then I was all set. After I flashed twrp through adb then acquired root and etc etc
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jarzy00 said:
Rum runner was saying "fatal : please download updated package" but I realized 1) I wasn't using HTC cord that came with phone 2) I didn't have antivirus turned off. I only had firewall turned off (apparently you need both) 3) I was running Soju.exe off of my desktop which was a no go so I extracted rum runner to a folder on my desktop and ran as administrator then I was all set. After I flashed twrp through adb then acquired root and etc etc
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Good to know, glad you figured it out. ^_^

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Good to know, glad you figured it out. ^_^
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I will try the above when I get home tonight. Glad you were able to make it work. Now if you were to make a video showing how to do this to install CM11 on stock 4.4.2 that would make a lot of people really happy

It doesn't work on 4.4.2 from what I've heard I'm not 100% sure though
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No it does not work on 4.4.2 nor does firewater. You will have to wait till august when the new exploit will be released for 4.4.2.

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No it does not work on 4.4.2 nor does firewater. You will have to wait till august when the new exploit will be released for 4.4.2.
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Is Beaups not working on something?
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Mabey im not sure.