I want to install Clockwork recovery on my Desire Z. I have tried to use HTC's bootlocker unlocking tool, but it doesn't let me update to the RUU, telling me that I need to get a newer firmware from the OTA update. I already have the latest one.
So therefore I need to find another way to install Clockwork recovery. What would be the easiest and most up-to-date way to do it for a Desire Z?
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I ended up using both straw metals http://d-h.st/j97 and Cyanogens http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_vision#Rooting_the_T-Mobile_G2
There was something I needed that straw metals didn't have that I got from cyan. I also went from clockwork to 4ext the next day. you might want to just start out with it.
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Hey I was wondering if it would be possible to install clockworkmod recovery through rom manager on a temporary root I used androot on my friends slide and I was thinking if I used rom manager to install clockworkmod then tried to install a rooted rom strieght from rom manager that would give him full root
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Bierce22 said:
Hey I was wondering if it would be possible to install clockworkmod recovery through rom manager on a temporary root I used androot on my friends slide and I was thinking if I used rom manager to install clockworkmod then tried to install a rooted rom strieght from rom manager that would give him full root
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No it will not work. What happens is rom manager sets it to flash via the stock recovery on reboot, but it can't do that without the engineering bootloader, since the stock one doesn't allow self signed update packages such as clockwork to flash, while the engineering one does. You need to have full root to flash a recovery. And also, in case you didn't already know, the mt3gs is s-on so your recovery resets on reboot anyway, requiring you to flash a recovery every time you go to it. There's your answer haha
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Nandlocked devices suck lmao
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Bierce22 said:
Nandlocked devices suck lmao
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Yeah they really do. Good news though, we're about to get s-off. Alpharev is close.
Hello
first, sorry for my bad english...
here is my trouble : i rooted my HTC desire with the unrevoked method, and it went well.
then, i have made a factory reset and applied the OTA update from 2.10 to 2.29 (OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2-2.10.405.2_R_P_release8gn61bgo3rswcw24.zip)
but now, when i'm trying to use an app that request the SuperUser rights, i don't get the pop up asking for this authorization... (i.e. titanium backup)
and i can't update the superuser app in the market...
i tried to re-root with unrevoked, but that didn't solve my trouble...
i need your help
thanks
Adrien
Never apply OTA updates on rooted phones.
You still have CWM recovery? If yes reflash your/a rom.
Otherwise use a ruu to unroot properly and reroot.
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yes, i have still CWM recovery
i don't understand what you mean with /a rom ?
and, if i do this way, how to update from 2.10 to 2.29
thanks
Adrien
You can reflash the rom you already have or flash a new custom rom. The custom rom will most likely be the newest version.
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Purchased a used G2 on ebay - phone was rooted and I believe CM7 installed - clockworkmod came up and I tried to install a custom rom and was only getting white HTC screen.
At this point I really just want the latest official gingerbread 2.3.4 on the phone (even if it means getting an original stock rom then getting the OTA update thru t-mobile). I don't care if its rooted or not. (Picture of HBOOT screen attached below)
What is the easiest and fastest way to do this from what I have on my phone at this point? If I just factory reset from this menu will I still have to get a stock a rom and put it on my sdcard?
Just flash the rooted version from the dev thread dude
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Either that or if you don't care about root, flash pc10img of ota gb.
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I am finally ready to root. I want to root for one purpose only......wifi hotspot. I know it has risk, but I'm eligible for an upgrade so worst case scenario.....I'll upgrade. I really don't want to, though.
Soo......I really don't want to try this if the risk is too great for bricking. But if the risk is minimal, then could someone tell me the best step by step guide out there? I'm not that savvy but follow directions well.
I have the very first EVO 4g that came out on June 4, 2010. I have upgraded to 2.3.5 ota. Baseband version 2.15.00.12.19, kennel version 2.6.35.10
Build number 4.67.651.3 XL239674 with software number 4.67.651.3. PRI version 2.33_003, PRL version 60687
Imho its hard to brick your evo and if all you want to do is use it for tether I wouldnt bother with the s-off process untill u get more advance in rooting..here's an awesome guide by captian_throwback make sure u think him
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-18-HBOOT-with-HTCDev-com-No-More-Watermark!-)
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Bricking is actually difficult to do unless your screwing around with your system lol. Its actually quite simple. After you root, you download a ROM(Its basically a UI and how the phone works) and then you Flash it(install it). Youl have a lot of terms to learn lol
I finally rooted mine today for the first time with 2.3.5 and h-boot 2.18 and I used HTC Dev to unlock the bootloader and I must say that it was a pain in the butt. I got it unlocked and tried using the PC36IMG.ZIP to install a Amon RA Recovery and it kept telling me that the main version is newer or something like that. I ended up having to use fastboot to flash the recovery image. Then after installing recovery I had to use the option in recovery to install superuser (really glad that was there)
Then after all that I found the thread using revolutionary plus to root h-boot 2.18 which I'm sure would have made it a lot easier.
I too just wanted root for one reason, to remove bloatware
I have a evo 4g 2.3.5 I wont to root to flash customs roms and thether and overclock can someone help me with the best method thr S-on S-off confuses me
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I have a evo 4g 2.3.5 I wont to root to flash customs roms and thether and overclock can someone help me with the best method thr S-on S-off confuses me
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You should first check your bootloader to see which root method you need.
I have 2.18
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You don't need to be rooted.. to do that just download fox fi from market
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I want custom roms aswell and remove the bloatware
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So I rooted and unlocked my bootloader on a stock HTC one brand new from radio shack ics version 4.0.3 I want to know if I do the ota update will I suffer any damage to my phone and will it wipe? Also I have custom recovery so I have to choose zip file from downloads. I'm new to this phone do any info helps. Thanks
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I don't see any harm in taking the update. Afaik it is just a radio update which can be reversed by running the ruu back to an older version. Try it and let us know your results.
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It brings me to the cwm recovery menu and when I locate the update -sdcard/downloads/update that's where it is, it says this software could render your phone incompatible but it's an ota update
So it should work. I'm just scared to brick this phone I just got it two days ago so I could return and say it's not working I want another but I got it on sale and I don't know if they would do that or if I have to pay the extra 100$ which I can't do. Do if it doesn't start up what could I do to fix it? Like when you flash you have to fastboot a boot.zip file right? How do I do that? I'm still on stock obviously and I have a backup of my current status and completely brand new stock, thanks guys
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To install the OTA update, you'll need to restore the stock recovery, stock kernel, and most likely relock your bootloader. If you are using Virgin Mobile, be warned, the OTA is not compatible with any roms or kernels available now. If you try to install any custom roms or kernels, you will be stuck in a bootloop and will have to RUU back the older version to install them.
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To install the OTA update, you'll need to restore the stock recovery, stock kernel, and most likely relock your bootloader. If you are using Virgin Mobile, be warned, the OTA is not compatible with any roms or kernels available now. If you try to install any custom roms or kernels, you will be stuck in a bootloop and will have to RUU back the older version to install them.
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Ok thank you I am using virgin mobile but I like the stock phone I feel changing roms is too much work and I feel as if I won't like them plus I need a computer 24/7 and also I don't feel comfortable with switching back and forth all the time if I don't like anything. Mods can delete this if they'd like I got my answer thank you guys
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