[RECOVERY & ROOT][UPDATE 2015/04/09]HTC Desire 300/Zara Mini

[RECOVERY & ROOT][UPDATE 2015/04/09]HTC Desire 300/Zara Mini - HTC Desire 300

hı bro htc desire 300 s-off is it possible ?

MAHMUT1982 said:
hı bro htc desire 300 s-off is it possible ?
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not yet buddy... but you can wait

Rooting HTC desire 300
DroidTwe4kz said:
not yet buddy... but you can wait
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Hiya , im new to this rooting but i really want to upgrade my HTC desire 300 to android 4.4 , but is it possible to root with the sense 5 and , um ... Will something happen to my device if i root it the way u have posted ? The details of my phone are as follows :
Kernel version : 3.4.0-gf2c010
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version : 14.11.36Q4.21_14.31a.36.1LU
Build number : 1.10.401.4 CL272032 release-keys
HTC SDK API level : 5.26
Software number : 1.10.401.4
Android version : 4.1.2
Model number : HTC Desire 300
Can u please help me and send an email : [email protected] , please , about the details on how to root it , i tried installing Clockwork mod through ROM manager suggested by other members in XDA (other members said clockwork mod can be installed using ROM manager). Im not able to install that too , please help me .. and , i cant find any "D:/android" folder in my laptop...
Thank you

Aravind95 said:
Hiya , im new to this rooting but i really want to upgrade my HTC desire 300 to android 4.4 , but is it possible to root with the sense 5 and , um ... Will something happen to my device if i root it the way u have posted ? The details of my phone are as follows :
Kernel version : 3.4.0-gf2c010
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version : 14.11.36Q4.21_14.31a.36.1LU
Build number : 1.10.401.4 CL272032 release-keys
HTC SDK API level : 5.26
Software number : 1.10.401.4
Android version : 4.1.2
Model number : HTC Desire 300
Can u please help me and send an email : [email protected] , please , about the details on how to root it , i tried installing Clockwork mod through ROM manager suggested by other members in XDA (other members said clockwork mod can be installed using ROM manager). Im not able to install that too , please help me .. and , i cant find any "D:/android" folder in my laptop...
Thank you
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you must create android folder yourself in you D: local drive... follow my instructions carefully... download all attached files and you will root your desire 300... it is not possible yet to upgrade, but soon most of the HTC devices will get android 4.4 kitkat upgrade... you must wait

Hey thanks for your tutorial! i have a question though.
Do i have to remove the batery to get in fastboot mode? I'm saying this because i can get to the bootloader menu and select fastboot just by powering down my phone, keeping volume down + power pressed. I did'nt have to remove the batery to see the menu you are saying. So is it the same or do i have to remove the batery??
Thank you

Remove and insert again carefully read instruction
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Thanks for the nice guide, now if only we could get a forum section so people would start developing ROMs...

Anyone could give method off having S-off on HRC Deisre 300.Uregently nedded/

DroidTwe4kz said:
not yet buddy... but you can wait
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Is S-off availabe for Desire 300 now?
Guys plz do something

It's not, but why do you need it so bad, it's not needed for flashing roms
Sent from my HTC Desire 300 using xda app-developers app

nope yet

luxb said:
It's not, but why do you need it so bad, it's not needed for flashing roms
Sent from my HTC Desire 300 using xda app-developers app
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Is there any custom rom for HTC Desire with full root as by the method stated I was able to root 1 time even without installing Supersu.I dont know which conflicting app i installed i lost root access then i tried but fail,Then i flash custom Rom from here BUt not getting proper root access.

no there are only Russian custom ROM... I know Russian and 4pda says there no more ROMs yet

We'll probably have to wait until the Desire 300 gets its own category

Please change the app from supersu to the non-cwm superuser app, and bundle busybox with it.
The desire 300, as a few people have stated, doesn't like supersu, and even with root, you can't change files on the Rom. It only deletes them.
Also, you can disable fastbooting in the power menu in settings.
Just scroll to the bottom.
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I have had SuperSU on my Desire 300 for a couple of months, I have never had a problem with it. Files can't be changed on the ROM because the device is S-ON which means /system is write protected, even when /system partition is remounted as rw any files deleted will return on reboot.
A way to modify /system with S-ON is to do so from CWM with ADB or with aromafm.
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Does anybody else have a bug with CWM having its graphics offset about 20 pixels or so to the left and reappearing on the right hand side of the screen?
Each press of the cursor swaps between this and perfect.
Desire 300 (Australian) - CWM by SPaWn (one from earlier in thread).

There is a patch for it, but it hasnt been converted for the desire 300 yet.
Sent from my HTC_0P6A1 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Hello guys... I can't help you becoz I have not desire 300 sorry
Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk

MasterPeterson said:
I have had SuperSU on my Desire 300 for a couple of months, I have never had a problem with it. Files can't be changed on the ROM because the device is S-ON which means /system is write protected, even when /system partition is remounted as rw any files deleted will return on reboot.
A way to modify /system with S-ON is to do so from CWM with ADB or with aromafm.
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Does anybody else have a bug with CWM having its graphics offset about 20 pixels or so to the left and reappearing on the right hand side of the screen?
Each press of the cursor swaps between this and perfect.
Desire 300 (Australian) - CWM by SPaWn (one from earlier in thread).
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Yes i am having the same issue.

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[HOWTO] Create a GoldCard - Bypassing the RUU/SPL CID check to Root/Downgrade

If you are stuck on a ROM you don't like (t-mobile/asian carrier etc.) you can use this howto to create a goldcard to bypass the CID checks so you can downgrade and root your Hero.
01. Download QMAT 5.06 here
It’s a demo version so will only run for 10 minutes.
02. Format your SD card to FAT32. Please keep in mind some brands of SD cards do not work.
03. Use adb to run this command: adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
04. Copy the SD card cid code displayed after the adb command.
05. Start Qmat and Click on Cyptoanalysis Tools > Crypto Toolbox.
06. Look at the bottom, there is a text box (beside the “Reverse String” button) enter the SD card cid code you got earlier.
Click on the “Reverse String” button, the result is reversed…
Example: 532600bd227d9c0347329407514d5402
07. Copy the reversed SD card cid code.
08. Go to QMAT goldcard site here to generate your goldcard (yes it says for G1 but works for our Hero too).
09. Enter your email. For the correct SD card cid code, you need to replace the first 2 characters to 00.
Example: From “532600bd227d9c0347329407514d5402” to “002600bd227d9c0347329407514d5402”
10. Click Continue and you will receive the goldcard.img in .zip format in your email.
11. Go to your email, download the zip file and save it to a directory and unzip it to goldcard.img
12. Download HxD Hex Editor from here
13. Install and launch HxD Hex Editor program. (make sure you use "Run as Administrator" under Vista and win 7)
14. Go to Extra tab > Open Disk. Under Physical disk, select Removable Disk (Must be your SD card), uncheck “Open as Readonly), click OK.
15. Go to Extra again, Open Disk Image, open up goldcard.img which you’ve saved/unzipped earlier.
Now, you should have two tabs, one is your removable disk, the other is goldcard.img. Press OK when prompted for “Sector Size” 512 (Hard disks/Floppy disks), click OK.
16. Click on goldcard.img tab. Go to Edit tab > Select All, edit tab again > copy.
17. Click on the “removable disk” tab. Select offset 00000000 till offset 00000170 (including the 00000170 line), click on Edit tab and then Paste Write.
18. Click on File > Save. now you can exit the program.
19. Reboot your phone with this SD Card (now GoldCard) inside
20. Use the Official HTC RUU to downgrade to 2.73.405.5 (which you can get here) from which you can fastboot boot and/or root your phone with flashrec.
Done.
Credits:
Original heads up by tangzq with link to this
That site used the XDA Sapphire goldcard howto here
And apparently myself and XDA as this builds on the HTC knowledge from the old days (here)
In any case, enjoy your new found freedom

Holy ****znit it works! Downgrading!!!!!

Hmm. I've followed the guide and successfully skipped the CID lock check of the device and flashed it to version 2.73.405.5 WWE. Problem is, I can't seem to get the device to boot into recovery mode after using flashrec (I did download and flash it just fine). the recovery mode (home + power) booted the device but it hangs at the boot screen where it says HERO. Any idea?
Edit: Ah. a little bit of the update. while the buttons do not work, i can use adb shell reboot recovery; however, after using flashrec, it still shows the old recovery screen ?
Edit2: confirmed, recovery flasher doesn't work now im using the SEA rom
I'll try the RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.6_WWE_release_signed_NoD river.exe rom later

I had the same issue with Recovery Flasher I couldn't to boot into recovery. I was also unable to downgrade to the 1.7 roms due to a bootloader version error, arghhh. Anywho, managed to work my way round it, i'll explain below. I've got a T-Mobile G2 updated to the latest rom (so no root access).
I first followed the instructions on making a goldcard and then flashed the 2.73.405.5 WWE rom fine.
Now make sure you have the cm-hero-recovery.img (http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/modacopatchedrecovery-1.0.zip) on the root of your sdcard. Aswell as Instant Root (http://neilandtheresa.co.uk/Android/) now install Instant Root on the phone. It should pop up with a notification "instant root was sucessfully" or along those lines. (If you have a problem installing Instant Root make sure Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources is checked)
Instant root then allows for root access with adb shell using the following 2 commands:
1) adb shell
then
2) su
the icon should change from a $ to #.
Now flash the recovery image with the following command:
1) flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img
This shouldn't take that long once completed it will go back the # prompt example below.
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img (I typed this)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img (this pops up)
# (this shows the flash completed)
Now pull out your usb cable and battery, turn on the phone with the battery in place while holding the home button and it should boot into the custom recovery .
Well, I hope this helps someone and I didn't just waste my time . Oh, thanks for posting the goldcard instructions.

it worked!!!
Thanks so much! I did the exact process before (see other thread) but I must have missed something. Following this process exactly is what did it. I am guessing something about the reboot and the RUU is where i went wrong before.
I can confirm this works on the 2.73.707.9 ROM

Yaaahaaaayyhaahhahahaahaayyyyyyyyyyyy!!! I feel so happy for all you guys who had this problem (although I myself did not!!)

I kind of half gave up at 6:00 am yesrterday and i just woke up (1
:27pm) and followed the instructions here and BAM! got a working nandroid backup and a custom rom \o/!!! thanks to all of you!

so it's tested and proven for 2.73.707.9?great!

umm ... guys.. if u dont mind me asking...... why do we need it?
do we have hero versions which cant be rooted with any methods?

dying4004 said:
umm ... guys.. if u dont mind me asking...... why do we need it?
do we have hero versions which cant be rooted with any methods?
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yup, we couldn't root certain asian carrier roms and t-mob rom and they couldnt downgrade so the where stuck, until now....

tianci86 said:
so it's tested and proven for 2.73.707.9?great!
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CONFIRMED! it works on 2.73.707.9 , just got 2.73.405.5 , im so happy , thanks soo much guys your the best

My Hero..... lol
Thanks, I thought I would be owned by T-Mobile for ever after the ROM update
Now I'm back to the HTC default ROM (NOT T-Mobile G2 Touch!!!), cup of coffee time before Rooting flashing etc and remaining from now on faithful to Paul and the MoDaCo ROM

hey guys!
i have a question
im a owner of an tmobile g2 touch and want to have the new firmware of the htc hero can i use this hack to update to the newest firmware because at the moment it says if i want so update: error this rom is not for your device, and so on..
thx !
bye
sry for my english im from germany

gyounut said:
hey guys!
i have a question
im a owner of an tmobile g2 touch and want to have the new firmware of the htc hero can i use this hack to update to the newest firmware because at the moment it says if i want so update: error this rom is not for your device, and so on..
thx !
bye
sry for my english im from germany
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ja das stimmt

thx jesterz
successfully update singapore hero 2.73.707 to 2.73.405, rooting in a while...
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d0s said:
I had the same issue with Recovery Flasher I couldn't to boot into recovery. I was also unable to downgrade to the 1.7 roms due to a bootloader version error, arghhh. Anywho, managed to work my way round it, i'll explain below. I've got a T-Mobile G2 updated to the latest rom (so no root access).
I first followed the instructions on making a goldcard and then flashed the 2.73.405.5 WWE rom fine.
Now make sure you have the cm-hero-recovery.img (http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/modacopatchedrecovery-1.0.zip) on the root of your sdcard. Aswell as Instant Root (http://neilandtheresa.co.uk/Android/) now install Instant Root on the phone. It should pop up with a notification "instant root was sucessfully" or along those lines. (If you have a problem installing Instant Root make sure Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources is checked)
Instant root then allows for root access with adb shell using the following 2 commands:
1) adb shell
then
2) su
the icon should change from a $ to #.
Now flash the recovery image with the following command:
1) flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img
This shouldn't take that long once completed it will go back the # prompt example below.
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img (I typed this)
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img (this pops up)
# (this shows the flash completed)
Now pull out your usb cable and battery, turn on the phone with the battery in place while holding the home button and it should boot into the custom recovery .
Well, I hope this helps someone and I didn't just waste my time . Oh, thanks for posting the goldcard instructions.
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Did it last night and got it working, used the AMON Hero recovery image instead and partitioned my sd card without going through the manual adb solution.
Cheers

could this be adapted for the sprint hero?

Sprint Hero support request strongly seconded, i am desperate to get my CDMA Hero rooted.

have you guys tried using thesame method and got anywhere? I mean, from what I know is that you can't even boot in to recovery mode right? have you guys tries the adb method to boot into rec mode at least?

Aces!!!!
Worked on Indian 2.73.720 like a charm.
Thanks.

[TUTORIAL] How to S-OFF your HTC Desire

Hi there !
Many people here want to be S-OFF on their HTC Desire but don't know how to be, this thread is for you !
Credits goes to all AlphaRev developpers.
What is S-OFF ?
(Quotes from original AlphaRev website)
HTC implemented security on their newer generation phones. This flag, called @secuflag, controls whether your phone has
it's NAND or flash unlocked. Most noticeably, S-ON (security on) will read-lock your /system and /recovery partition, to name a few. Also, secuflag controls whether zip files being flashed through recovery or fastboot, are signed by HTC.
The now notorious S-OFF (security off) will disable this NAND security.
Since we are unable to access the Radio NVRAM itself (where secuflag is stored), we turned our attention to HBOOT.
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For more informations about AlphaRev S-OFF, read the OFFICIAL Thread HERE.
There is many solutions to install S-OFF, this tutorial will show you few methods.
TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK ! I'am not responsible of bricked phone, for more help try the OFFICIAL Thread.
PREREQUISITES :
a ROOTed HTC Desire ROM with debugging option enabled on it.
a computer running Windows XP/Vista/Seven (32 or 64 bits), Linux, or Emulation via WMware etc.
a computer which can boot USB devices (for USB method only)
a branded USB Key 32Mb or more (for USB method) or a CD to burn (for CD method).
EASIEST method so far seems to be now by "Revolutionary" method.
Please check this out before trying solutions below (they are manual and maybe outdated, because I don't have the time keep updated this topic, moreover I don't own anymore a HTC Desire).
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES :
.: USB METHOD :.
Be sure to Nandroid backup your device from recovery (just in case).
Download the latest Universal USB Installer or UnetBootin.
Download ISO Reflash Utility from AlphaRev website.
Install the software of your choice.
Open it, and select your USB device and your AlphaRev ISO freshly downloaded.
Create your bootable USB key.
Reboot your computer and boot on the USB key you freshly created.
Press any key to accept the disclamer.
Once you are in your ROM, plug your Desire with the USB cable on your computer.
/!\ DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING TILL YOU GET THE FINISH MESSAGE AT STEP 3 /!\
(Some users reports it can take over 1 hour. Passed this time, pull out the battery and reboot your phone).
The USB key method worked 100% for me, I personally installed my S-OFF exactly like that on my Desire.
.: CD METHOD :. (by jshields)
Clic HERE
.: VirtualBox METHOD :. (by Stewge)
Clic HERE
.: VMWare METHOD :. (by -V-O-Y-A-G-E-R-)
Clic HERE
Congratulations ! you are done !
Note : If for some unknown reasons you cannot access your Recovery anymore, it's normal, you must flash your Recovery using "fastboot" (SDK Android Kit must be installed on your running computer).
You have the choice between flashing a custom recovery like ClockWork one or put the original one but I sugger you the custom one which gives you much many more features
How to flash your recovery using ClockWork's image :
Download Clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 recovery image from official AlphaRev thread for bravo.
Move the file into "C:\android-sdk-windows\tools" (default sdk android folder's installation).
Verify MD5 checksum of the image with a freeware like HashCalc or something (IMPORTANT !).
Go to the main menu of your AlphaRev HBOOT (turn on your device with return button pressed).
Go to "FASTBOOT" mode.
Go to your computer and open a new terminal (Administrator privileges required if Windows Vista or 7).
Enter exactly this (without ") : "fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-bravo.img".
Now you will have a ClockWork Recovery image installed and working
Note 2 : If your device freeze on boot logo, apply your Nandroid backup that your did before S-OFF.. that should do the trick.
If one day you want to S-ON your phone again, just reflash an original RUU rom !
Need supports ? all kind of questions must be posted on this thread directly. Be sure to read the whole thread (or at least 5 latest pages) before asking any question.
If you enjoy this guide, don't forget to rate it
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Thank you so much, been waiting for this, will try it out later

nice tut but you can avoid installing anything, You can just use UnetBootin

Or CD version
1.download Alpha Rev.iso
2.burn .iso image to CD using a iso burning software eg. Power ISO
3.boot from CD eg. Hold F12 at boot
4.press the Legendary enter
TIPS connect USB when the CD has booted
Any problems just pm me
Sent from my HTC Desire s-off

Beaverman20 said:
nice tut but you can avoid installing anything, You can just use UnetBootin
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It's nearly the same, you don't have to install universal usb installer, however, it is Windows-only.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Really good work... a simple and clear guide

jshields said:
Or CD version
1.download Alpha Rev.iso
2.burn .iso image to CD using a iso burning software eg. Power ISO
3.boot from CD eg. Hold F12 at boot
4.press the Legendary enter
TIPS connect USB when the CD has booted
Any problems just pm me
Sent from my HTC Desire s-off
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Yeah, I found it much easier to just burn to a rewrittable CD. F8 on bootup to load up my boot menu, then I selected my CD Rom.

nice tut, simple and very clearly...
oh don't forget to put in the first post for ppl who gets stuck at stage 3 (it happen to me) just to wait for about 30 minutes or more (don't know exactly how long, just for safety), and then pull out the battery and reboot the phone...
many ppl report it work....
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

I think I'm done with the flashing of the hboot from alpharev
But now my phone keeps rebooting to the fastboot screen.
I've tried removing the battery and rebooting again, reboot from fastboot, reboot from clockwork recovery... but i still cant boot up my rom.......
Anyone can shed me a light on what went wrong?

All options to apply S-off should be included, this is a 'how to', and this is not THE only way to do it, personally I found virtual box the easiest method for me. I just think that some other options should be made clear to people, maybe people that have used a different method could add their own ' how to' to this thread?
Great idea though to help people.
sent from my HTC Desire, powered by a SuperVillain using XDA App.

Sorry to noob it up here but what are the benefits of S-OFF. im guessing it means security. does this enable us to hack the kernal? as a user who doesnt do programming but likes to mod my phone alot what could i gain out of this?
thankyou in advance

Yeah sorry for newbies here but what is the benefits of this s-off?

eozen81 said:
Yeah sorry for newbies here but what is the benefits of this s-off?
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Maybe its a good thing to sum up the benefits on the first page, to stop these kind of questions and making it a 500 page topic where you cant find answers...
I know if you read the forum, or use google you can find all the info
Info from the http://alpharev.shadowchild.nl/ site
HTC implemented security on their newer generation phones. This flag, called @secuflag, controls whether your phone has
it's NAND or flash unlocked. Most noticeably, S-ON (security on) will read-lock your /system and /recovery partition, to name a few. Also, secuflag controls whether zip files being flashed through recovery or fastboot, are signed by HTC.
The now notorious S-OFF (security off) will disable this NAND security.

I gonna change a bit the tutorial, and add the other solutions. Will do a link directly of posters with the solution he use, will be easier for me

AndroidGX said:
I gonna change a bit the tutorial, and add the other solutions. Will do a link directly of posters with the solution he use, will be easier for me
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allrighty then

Ok, many changes on the tutorial, hope you like it
Tried to do as clear as possible, and add some features.
If any method to add please PM me, I will add it with your name directly from your post here.
Thanks!

AndroidGX said:
Ok, many changes on the tutorial, hope you like it
Tried to do as clear as possible, and add some features.
If any method to add please PM me, I will add it with your name directly from your post here.
Thanks!
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looks great !

I have now read all the information i can find about S-OFF - Only advantage i can find is that you can change bootscreen.. What are the options if i choose to make S-OFF on my phone - What else can i change ? My phone is rooted, and i have flashed roms and kernels with S-ON - So you guys really need to show more advantages to this than what has already been written..

Nobody is trying to sell you anything. Why don't you GTFO?

ionhide said:
I have now read all the information i can find about S-OFF - Only advantage i can find is that you can change bootscreen.. What are the options if i choose to make S-OFF on my phone - What else can i change ? My phone is rooted, and i have flashed roms and kernels with S-ON - So you guys really need to show more advantages to this than what has already been written..
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You post in the wrong thread, go say that in the original S-OFF thread (gave in first post).
Here is just a help for people who want to install S-OFF feature on their Desire. Nothing else.

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Choosing A Custom Hboot/Rom & The Difference Between Stock / Cm7 Hboot
TO USE CM7/++ HBOOTS U MUST BE S-0FF
What HBOOT/ROM version do I need?
CM7 hboot can only be used with cm7/++ ONLY.
# Cm7/++ Hboot has 130 mb for system 5 mb for cache & 302 mb for data which in short means u get more space on internal memory and can sometime inprove the device
#Cm7/++ advantage version that dalvik and the rest of OS are running from nand, hence good ROM speed. cache / data can be moved manually with command in POST 2
Stock HBOOT can be used with both a2sd and x-a2sd(you HAVE to be s o-ff to use x-a2sd) versions.
# Bravo stock Hboot has 250mb for system 40mb for cache & 147mb for data which in short term means u get less space on internal memory and can sometime slow the device down
# a2sd Disadvantage: dalvik moved to sd-ext, hence user can experience some lag.
# a2sd Advantage: no need to s-off, straight flash.
# x-a2sd Disadvantage: HAVE to be s-off
# x-a2ssd Advantage: dalvik can be moved back to internal memory and you will still have reasonable amount of memory space left.
You CAN'T mix and match cm7/stock hboot/roms.
Thanks To Tinky1
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Whats the best Sd card Setup
# It's recommended you have at least 512/1gb ext 3/4
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Flashing A Rom
# Download Recommended HBOOT (See Post 3 how to flash Hboot) & ROM
# Flash Ur Desired Hboot
# Boot Into Recovery
# Wipe all Data or manual Wipe all data Depending on Recovery u have
# wipe cache manual
# wipe dalvik cache in advance menu
# Reboot Recovery
# Install Rom ( leave the device alone to do it Stuff )
# When Done Reboot device ( The Boot Will Take 5 - 10 Mins and Will REBOOT 3 Time Due To the SCRIPT bein Instaled )
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Flashing A Update Version
3 choices to decide from
# Flash update over current rom with out doin anythink
# Wipe Dalvik cache and flash rom over current rom
# Do a Full wipe and start Fresh
ONLY DO A FULL WIPE IF DEV HAS RECOMMEND'S AS FRAMEWORK HAS CHANGED
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Phone Stuck on a Continues boot loop
# Do you have the Correct Hboot ???
# Do you have the Correct Rom ???
# Do you have a working recovery as issue have been down to version of the recovery??? 2 options
1.\ Flash the recent updated version of the recovery
2.\ Change recovery and see if that fix the problem
latest version of Recovery
Ra recovery>>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=839621
ClockworkMod >>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=839640
# If u still cant Get the device to Boot Get a Logcat Instructions below once u got ur logcat use http://pastebin.com/ instead of pasting ur log on the forum just gives us the link of the paste bin
http://forum.samdroid.net/f38/tutorial-how-get-logcat-example-check-battery-drain-2543/
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Moving Cache & Data 2 Sd
# Can i move Cache and Data 2 sd on a2sd/x-a2sd/Cm7/++ Version of Rom
Yes u can move both cache and data On all these types of Rom ONLY RCMIX those As he use a Script From Tkirton called Darktremor Apps2SD
PLEASE POST 2 FOR COMMANDS AND HELP
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Genral Question
# How to fix the wifi problem? Wifi automatically turns off after a while.
Is your wifi sleep policy set to NEVER? To find out go to setting / wireless & networks /wifi settings / press menu / advanced /wifi sleep policy
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Battery Saving Tips/Tricks
#Battery Tip 1
Type in phone *#*#4636#*#*, select Phone infromation, and then in drop down menu GSM auto (PRL). Phone prefers GSM with low WCDMA signal strength.
Thanks to Zeljko1234
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#Battery Tip 2
Turn of Pocket mode Go to Settings / Sounds / Pocket mode
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Issues With Apps
# Android Market Want Download My apps Keeps sayin starting Download But nothink happens
U have To start Talk , login, logout and then reload android market and try to download app again ( Repeat step intill it works )
Officail link to To this Tip/help >>>> https://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/developer/bin/answer.py?&answer=1067233
Thanks To Zeljko1234
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# Installing / Getting Swype To Work
1. Uninstall swype and swype installer
2. Use your beta invite to re- download the installer, chose desired version and install.
3. Once installed go through all the steps installer wants you to.
4. Once all is done, click "generate license" - most likely it will retool you swype isn't licensed.
5. Do as asked by the app to generate a valid license.
6. when done correctly, you'll be back on the sign in screen. (i tried to sign in, but it wouldn't work)
7. Hit the back soft key, and launch the installer again.
8. Follow instructions, you should have working swype.
9. Enjoy.
Alternatively, you can skip the whole uninstall/install process and start from step 4. (i haven't tested if this works, can someone confirm, this will save time too
thanks to jackie_jagger
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UOT KITCHEN HELP
Can i Flash my UOT Kitchen Framework
# Yes you can Flash your UOT Kitchen Framework As long as Dev has not changed the Framework[/COLOR
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Cant Install UOT On X-A2SD Rom
Make your mod with UOT Kitchen, download zip, open it, extract files (SystemUI, framework...) and manually push in recovery (mount system, data...) in right location of your rom. Location could be different depends what version do you use.
Easiest way is to use QtADB >>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683223
thanks to Zeljko1234

re doin this one

Custom Hboot that are used in Rcmix
A2SD CM7 HBOOT - cm7 hboot from alpharev.nl - the one with 130 mB for /system
- 1 gB ext2/3/4 partition
A2SD+ STOCK HBOOT - stock hboot - the one with 250 mB for /system
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Flashing A Custom HBOOT u Need to make sure u have the correct version of the Rom
AS TRYIN TO BOOT THE DEVICE AFTER FLASHING A NEW HBOOT WILL CREATE A CONTINUES BOOTLOOP
Tools Required This is Just For S-off Users ONLY
U Need CUSTOM ANDROID DRIVERS >>>> http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install
Android flasher >>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
Custom Hboot From Alpharev >>>> http://alpharev.nl/
Intalling Hboot
Make sure ur device is connected to the pc
make sure u have downloaded android flasher
Step one Download the correct File from alpharev web site Im goin to use Cm7_alpharev-cm7.img
This Process can be used to flash any Custom Hboot
step two load the android flasher
step 3 Tick hboot this will boot ur phone into fastboot and click begin Locate Ur Downloaded Hboot.img And click Ok
step 4 It will then Wipe The Old Hboot and Flash New Hboot Then It will restart ur device Your Phone will NOT boot as ur old hboot was different so load into fastboot and u will see this a pink alpharev cm7 image means it worked
Now Flash Correct Version Of Rom
Step 5 This is a paste Bin of log if ur log looks like this then it will work
http://pastebin.com/G6PVCQsP
THANKS GO TO ALPHAREV FOR THERE HBOOTS AND DANWARD FOR HIS UTILITY
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Flashing Custom Hboot For S-On User
THIS IS A VERY LONG PROCESS I WOULD RECOMMENDING JUST S- OFF FIRST MUCH QUICKER
Follow This Guide to S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Tools Required
Sd card / reader formatted to FAT32 u can leave ext 3/4 its works ok
Hexediter >>>http://download.cnet.com/HxD-Hex-Ed...068.html?part=dl-HxDHexEdi&subj=uo&tag=button
GoldCardTool_0.0.5 >>>> http://android.modaco.com/content/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/
Goldcard.img for ur sd card >>>http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
Custom Hboot >>>> http://alpharev.nl/
DOWNLOAD ALL TOOL REQUIRED FIRST
( U MUST FORMAT UR SD CARD BEFOR U START THIS PROCESS I USE A CLEAN SD CARD )
Step One connect ur device to pc and run GoldCardTool_0.0.5 as administrator
Step 2 click on GET CID
Step 3 Copy The number in the top box
Step 4 Go to http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard website and fill the info in
step 5 u will receive a email from them about 5-10 mins download the attachment
Step 6 Install The hxd editer remove sd card from phone and put it into ur card reader plug it into ur pc and load the hxd editer as administrater
Step 7 click on extras then Disk Open Then Untick open as read only select ur sd card mine is removable disk 1 and click ok
step 8 click on extra and select open disk image go to where u saved ur goldcard.img and click ok
Step 9 this is where it gets tricky go to the goldcard.img page select all and copy
step 10 go to the removable disk page and edit and paste overwrite
step 11 now go to file and save and click ok to save the changes
step 12 Now download the Hboot ur goin to use im goin to us PB99IMG_bravo_cm7 From Alpharev http://alpharev.nl/
step 13 once download the PB99IMG_bravo_cm7 Rename it (PB99IMG) and place it on to ur sd card not in any folder
step 14 Place the sd card back in Ur device and boot into recovery it will find the PB99IMG update and will ask u to update use the up button to accept and let it install ( No Pic As I dont need to Use PB99IMG u just have to trust me )
here a quick video if it look like this then u have done it wrong and must try all the process again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5726235872/
if u still cant get it to work then here is a nother guide
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
Thanks Go to Alpharev For PB99IMG / Klutsh From modaco.com for his Gold card Tool / Rev Skill For making the custom Goldcard.img
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How To Flash A Radio Using Android Flasher FOR S-OFF ONLY
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF U BRICK YOUR DEVICE ONLY FLASH RADIO IF U HAVE TO
PLEASE READ GUIDE AND WATCH VIDEO LINK ON STEP 4 BEFORE STARTING
Tools Required
Android flasher >>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
Official Radio Page >>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687464
Other Offical Radio Page MORE UP TO DATE http://www.mofirouz.com/wordpress/2011/03/htc-desire-radios/ Thanks To Ziggy1001
Make Sure Device Is connected To Pc/Laptop
Step One Download Ur Required Radio From the link Provided And Unzip and keep it safe
Step Two Download Android Flasher & Load the Program
Step Three Click Radio then Begin Then search For the Radio.img & click ok this will boot ur device into fastboot and start to intsall
Step Four Its Know Booted Into Fastboot PLEASE DO NOT PULL USB CABLE OUT OR TOUCH THE DEVICE UNTIL IT REBOOTS ELSE U WILL BRICK DEVICE PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO SORRY I CANT GET MY YOUTUBE ACCOUNT WORKING
u will See on the Right there is a red bar wait till that finished and it will reboot device
VIDEO LINK >>>>>>> http://flic.kr/p/9H1YLv Sorry For Blurry Picture Crappy Blackberry Torch Camera
Thanks to Danward for Android Flasher & AdamG For Keeping Up to date with the latest radios

Android Tools/ Utility's & Usefull guides
Usefull Guide From Other People
USB brick cant connect to pc threw data connection
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...com/309939/usb-brick-rickrolled-b0rked-fixed/
Android Tools & Utilitys
Android Flasher
You can flash ( Radio , Splash Screen , Hboot , Recovery , Boot animation )
To use this Program YOU NEED TO BE S - OFF & HAVE CUSTOM ANDROID USB DRIVER FROM UNREVOKED
Android Flasher >>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
Android Usb Drivers >>>> http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install
Thanks To Danward
QtADB
This is a very good all round utility i use all the time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683223
Thanks To 7ymekk

Hi !
Very good idea. iput your thread in my sign
Thanks man
cheers

skippy68220 said:
Hi !
Very good idea. iput your thread in my sign
Thanks man
cheers
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thanks ive got a lot to update just the process of goin threw thread seein reapeated question
if u now of any repeated question please tell n if u have a answer with it ill post it or ill try to answer my self

Hi, thanks for taking the time to do this - I've found it very helpful as a noob...

Great work man Robo is busy lately to answer all the questions on his thread!
If you need any help in any way I'm so ready for that

One question though, if I'm running something like RCMix S v1.4 A2SD for CM7 HBoot (s-off) - do I need to do the "move cache 2 sd", "move data 2 sd" part? I might be getting confused between ++ and A2SD.

You should also include that the radio needs to be updated to the latest, Flashing RIL if someone has problems with connections.

davebugyi said:
You should also include that the radio needs to be updated to the latest, Flashing RIL if someone has problems with connections.
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i was thinking about that but the problem is i dont wana give people instruction on flashin a radio etc incase they brick device i wouldnt want to take responsibility
but i will add a link to newest radio etc

davebugyi said:
You should also include that the radio needs to be updated to the latest, Flashing RIL if someone has problems with connections.
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There are a few fixes, ans some of them work for some people but don't for other.
I think one with most successful rate is rollback radio then flash latest one again.

pendlebum said:
One question though, if I'm running something like RCMix S v1.4 A2SD for CM7 HBoot (s-off) - do I need to do the "move cache 2 sd", "move data 2 sd" part? I might be getting confused between ++ and A2SD.
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I have the same question.

that guide looks excellent - hope there's more for other roms that are this good in the future

daddyspud - good work on this tutorial
i want to flash the latest radio on my rcmix rom - im using 1.3.1 x-a2sd
can i flash it in recovery or do i need fastboot?
i dont see this question on your page - mayb you can add it

mayurh said:
daddyspud - good work on this tutorial
i want to flash the latest radio on my rcmix rom - im using 1.3.1 x-a2sd
can i flash it in recovery or do i need fastboot?
i dont see this question on your page - mayb you can add it
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@daddyspud
Just tried to send a PM to you about this but couldn't send one to you!
Maybe a link to Android Flasher and or Fast boot Commander
Both very easy GUI tools to flash hboot/radio/recovery etc via Fastboot
If people want to change any of those then if they actually went to those threads D/L the tools and posted questions about changing hboot/radio/recovery there instead of in a rom thread it would help
Also maybe links to the stickies at the top of the forum they cover more or less everything

Hi
A little advice for those without flash wipe.
After the flash, use "Cache Cleaner NG" available on the Market, clear the cache every Apllication. It avoids a lot of FC.
And think about a fix permission with Rom manager.
I think these two points fixes many problems.

ziggy1001 said:
@daddyspud
Just tried to send a PM to you about this but couldn't send one to you!
Maybe a link to Android Flasher and or Fast boot Commander
Both very easy GUI tools to flash hboot/radio/recovery etc via Fastboot
If people want to change any of those then if they actually went to those threads D/L the tools and posted questions about changing hboot/radio/recovery there instead of in a rom thread it would help
Also maybe links to the stickies at the top of the forum they cover more or less everything
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its in there ziggy but for flashing hboot lol im tryin to work around and not to make thing to confuzing
i think ill make a post for tools etc that can be used that are east to use etc

mayurh said:
daddyspud - good work on this tutorial
i want to flash the latest radio on my rcmix rom - im using 1.3.1 x-a2sd
can i flash it in recovery or do i need fastboot?
i dont see this question on your page - mayb you can add it
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to flash a radio u need to do it in fastboot the reason ive not put anythink yet about radio is i dont want the blame if some 1 bricks there device buy usin my adivce but ill make a how to flash radio give me some time or u can us this tool
android flasher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638
download desired radio unzip
open the tool click radio click begin find ur radio.img and click ok the program will reboot device into fastboot and flash radio for u there will b a bar on the right hand side when it flashing
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE OR PLAY WITH DEVICE ELSE U WILL POSSIBLE BRICK

[HowTo] Root/Unroot Samsung Galaxy W (I8150)

For the record, rooting causes a violation of the garantuee policy of Samsung. Furthermore there is a possibility of demaging the Android-system(bricking). This has not happend as far as I know, but it should be mentioned. As advanced user it is usually always possible to recover the system, but still, just to let you know.
So whoever takes the risk, takes the responsibility
Advice: Use a PC without any drivers or software from other Android devices, this may causes conflicts with the drivers in the ADB.
Rooting
Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card)
Note: This instructions is written for the stock recovery. It has been reported that custom recoverys are causing problems during rooting. If you use a custom recovery which causes problems, please flash the stock recovery via ODIN first(scroll down to Other). Than apply the rooting
1. Download this Zip-file copy this into the internal SD card.
2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
As soon as you see the Android with the box, release the Home- and Volume Up-button.
After you hit the menu-button shown on the last image, the screen will gray out, you will have to wait until the recovery menu appears.
3. Navigate with the volume up and down to apply sdcard:update.zip in Recovery Menu. To confirm your selection use the home-button.
4. Choose (with volume buttons) the update.zip file on your internal sd card and confirm again with Home-button. You will have to wait 5 seconds.
5. Now choose reboot system now and confirm with home button.
Now you device should be rooted.
The original thread
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Rooting with the manual method
Note: It has been reported that this method no longer work for firmwares later than LA2.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b Auf dem Handy: Geht auf Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download and install the Android SDK.
4. Download thisZip-File and extract all the files into the folder platform-tools, which should be located by default at C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.
5. Run CMD(prompt) (as Administrator) (and change the direction on: C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.
To do so you will have to enter following command in the prompt:
Code:
chdir C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
(Every line/row has to be confirmed with the ENTER-Key to get to the following line)6. Now enter following code in the prompt:
Code:
adb push zergRush_samsung_w /data/local/
adb shell
(Every line/row has to be confirmed with the ENTER-Key to get to the following line)7. You should be now in the ADB Shell, now enter following code:
INFO: The $-sign in the prompt is to indicate that you are in the ADB-shell
Code:
chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush_samsung_w
/data/local/zergRush_samsung_w
Now you will have to wait 3-4 minutes. If this step was successful the following last two lines will appear:
[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man !
[+] Killing ADB and restarting as root..enjoy!
8. Now you should be out of the ADB-shell(no $-sign) Now you will have to enter the following code in the prompt:
Code:
adb remount
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
adb push su /system/bin/
adb shell
After the last entry you will get back into the ADB-shell($-sign).9. In the ADB-shell you will have to enter:
Code:
chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
reboot
INFO: 4755 stands for read and write permissions, so this is not a tipping error!
After the restart you Samsung Galaxy W should be rooted.10. You may have to update Superuser via the Android market ->Menu-Button->My Apps Superuser -> update.
Have fun with the root access!!!
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Rooting with the auto-method(DoomLord v.3) (for Windowsuser)
Note: It has been reported that this method no longer work for firmwares later than LA2.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download this Zip-File and extract all the files into a random folder.
4. Run the runme.bat-file as Administrator and press any key.
5. Now you will have to wait for 3-6 Minuten. The program will have to process all the necessary steps.
6. If you get the message "ALL DONE!!!" you device should be successfully rooted.
7. You may have to update Superuser via the Android market ->Menu-Button->My Apps Superuser -> update.
Have fun with the root access!!!
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Unrooting
Unrooting via Recovery mode(SD card)
IMPORTANT: Only use this method if you have used the rooting method via Recovery mode !!!
I personally haven't tested it yet, so it is not confirmed by my person.
1. Download this Zip-file copy this into the internal SD card.
2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
As soon as you see the Android with the box, release the Home- and Volume Up-button.
After you hit the menu-button shown on the last image, the screen will gray out, you will have to wait until the recovery menu appears.
3. Navigate with the volume up and down to apply sdcard:update.zip in Recovery Menu. To confirm your selection use the home-button.
4. Choose (with volume buttons) the unroot.zip file on your internal sd card and confirm again with Home-button. You will have to wait 5 seconds.
5. Now choose reboot system now and confirm with home button.
Now you device should be now unrooted.
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Automated unrooting DoomLord(for Windowsuser)
IMPORTANT: Only use this method if you have used the automated rooting method of DoomLord !!!
I personally haven't tested it yet, so it is not confirmed by my person.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download and install this Zip-file and extract all the files into a random folder.
4. Run the runme-UNROOT.bat-file as Administrator and press any key.
5. Now you will have to wait for 3-6 Minuten. The program will have to process all the necessary steps.
6. If you get the message "ALL DONE!!!" you device should be successfully unrooted.
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Credits
Thanks to
qzem who helped me unrooting my device and wrote the instruction of most of the manual rooting method :thumbup:
DoomLord
team Revolutionary
Ch4lky
mirred
KeksKlip
Please let me know whom else I should add!
I have only written the instructions!

good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?

mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Can you let us know which version you are using ? Settings->About phone->Build number
As far as I know there is a build version, I don't know which it was, which is not rootable with Doomlord.
EDIT: Rooting via Recovery works.
BTW: Have you tried the manual method ?
greets
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The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.

The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.

mirred said:
The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.
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thanks for this! i already rooted my phone.

mirred said:
The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.
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Hi, thanks for this!!
Just to be clear, can this method be used with Custom RZRecovery, or only with Stock Recovery?
Also, has anyone tried the Root tool contained in the RZRecovery Plugins package:
http://rzdroid.com/ftp/recovery/gingerbread/plugins/RZR-plugins-bundle-update.zip
PLUGINS
This bundle contains 4 plugins:
Disable/enable Dalvik bytecode verification in Android
Disable OTA downloads in Android
Fix Permissions
Root the installed ROM
After installing this update, there will be a new menu in Extras called Plugins.
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I tested the Rooting via Recovery and it works like a charm. I managed to root the latest firmware (XXLA2) that was unrootable with Doomlord or manual method.

fender90 said:
I tested the Rooting via Recovery and it works like a charm. I managed to root the latest firmware (XXLA2) that was unrootable with Doomlord or manual method.
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Hi fender.....
were you answering my question, just above, about rooting with the RZRecovery, or did you use the Stock Samsung Recovery?
Thanx in Advance

irishpancake said:
Hi fender.....
were you answering my question, just above, about rooting with the RZRecovery, or did you use the Stock Samsung Recovery?
Thanx in Advance
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I rooted using Stock Samsung Recovery, and I'm sure RZRecovery could do the same

This root can use on XME 2.3.6 ?

iCyberWorld said:
This root can use on XME 2.3.6 ?
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AFAIK, XME 2.3.6 can be rooted ONLY via Recovery Mode, thus use that method
I rooted my HH about 10 hours ago using that method

mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Try this link, it helped me: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
good luck! hubie53
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mirred said:
The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.
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This works in most cases: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php

mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Try this link: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
It worked for me even on the 2.3.6 version LA2!
hubie53
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mirred said:
The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.
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Try this link: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
It worked for me even on the 2.3.6 version LA2!
hubie53

My SGW comes with 2.3.5. Will the above rooting work ?
Also, which method out of the 2 is the best to use, for flashing future ROMs and kernels etc.
How to update from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?

Ibn Saeed said:
My SGW comes with 2.3.5. Will the above rooting work ?
Also, which method out of the 2 is the best to use, for flashing future ROMs and kernels etc.
How to update from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?
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First do the Update via Over The Air(search for it) or Samsung Kies.
After successfully updating use the first method rooting via recovery. This works for now and could work in future.
greets
THE-E

THE-E said:
First do the Update via Over The Air(search for it) or Samsung Kies.
After successfully updating use the first method rooting via recovery. This works for now and could work in future.
greets
THE-E
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Just installed Kies.
Someone recommended that i use Odin instead of Kies for upgrading from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?
Would there be a problem if i upgrade my stock 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 via Kies instead of Odin for rooting and then flashing of future roms ?

i just bought Galaxy W with 2.3.6 already installed. ive tried many ways to root this device but no luck (

cupez80 said:
i just bought Galaxy W with 2.3.6 already installed. ive tried many ways to root this device but no luck (
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Damn it! I pressed the thank you button instood of the quote-button. Thanks for the report anyway ;-D
Have you tried the recovery method ? And please explain where you had dificulties.
Which firmware are you using ?
greets
THE-E

ive tried recovery method but still no root access (no problem when doing recovery method / success ).
Baseband=I8150DXKL1
Kernel=I8150DXLA2

how to - root your htc one v the easy way..noob friendly ; ) STEP BY STEP(gsm only)

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soo i found ckpv5's guide to root htc one v more complex and difficult for a newcomer to android ..( it did to me ) soo i am writng another one in my way as i being a noob wld understand
So guysu just got a new HTC One V which is running on the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich version and so if you want you can root it using the following Step-By-Step Article. Rooting allows you to expand the functionality of your phone and lets you do more things on your phone than before. like custom roms ,kernel ( which increases performance and battery both..),or u could just do it to install your wanted or fav root app from the play store
following things
You Must Know:
* *As long as your phone is rooted will warranty will be void.
* *Proceed at your own risk and ensure you backup your device before hand so that anything happen you won't have a new paperweight. Because i dont take any responsibility for any loss of data or if u brick ur device..
soo-
You're Going To Need:
* *A HTC One V
* *USB Cable (Same one that came with the phone)
* *Make sure your HTC One V have at least 50% of battery life.
* *Windows PC, Mac OS, or Linux (only need one)
* *You are going need your HTC One V’s bootloader unlocked. (You can do that with the link below You're Going To Need: (Read Article Before Downloading)
http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter
* *Superboot Image
* *HTC One V bootloader unlockedStep-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Unzip files from the Superboot rar file and put them on your Desktop for easy access.
Step 2: Turn OFF your HTC One V.
Step 3: Boot up your HTC One V into the bootloader mode. To do that, press and hold Volume DOWN key --> then press the Power Key.
Step 4: When you have entered the bootloader mode, connect your HTC One V to your PC using the USB cable. (Same one that came with it)
Step 5: select all other supported models (complete bootloader unlocking from the site listed above
once done come back here again
soo now i hope ur done with bootloader unlock process ..proceed below
A) Windows Only: If you are using a Windows PC, run the install-superboot-windows.bat file by double-clicking on it.
B) Mac OS Only: If you are running Mac OS, then open a Terminal Window at the place where you have put extracted files, it should be Desktop. Type the following commands in the Terminal:
chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh
./install-superboot-mac.sh
C) Linux Only: If you are having Linux as your OS, then open a Terminal where the extracted files exist and type in the following commands:
chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh
./install-superboot-linux.sh
Step 6: It will take a few seconds to root youe HTC One V. When it’s done, disconnect your phone from the Windows, Mac, or Linux.
And That's All, you now have a rooted HTC One V.
ENJOY!!
special thanks to paulobrien for the superboot image

paarthdesai said:
soo i found ckpv5's guide to root htc one v more complex and difficult for a newcomer to android ..( it did to me ) soo i am writng another one in my way as i being a noob wld understand
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My guide is a little bit like that because I respect the original creator paulobrien and the original r1-primo-superboot.zip is linked to his download site and proper credit stated on the thread.

paarthdesai said:
special thanks to paulobrien for the superboot image
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Are you very sure the superboot image you packed here is paulobrien's superboot image ?

Thanks
This is my first root on the htc one V, I seamed to be having allot of troubles until I stumbled over this post. Thanks again This is a must read for noob's.

< waiting for device >
ok i have successfully unlocked the bootloader on my HTC one v cdma VM and when i get to step 5 A. run the install-superboot-windows.bat file - on my computer win7 the CMD says C:\Users\GOD\Desktop\cbs>fastboot-windows.exe boot boot.superboot.img
< waiting for device >
on my HTC one v it says :
**** UNLOCKED ****
PRIMOC PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.53.0000
RADIO-1.00.00.0521_2
eMMC-boot
May 14 2012,20:27:38
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
HBOOT USB
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
and that's all my andorid phone says , and so i'm stuck .
the cmd on win7 just says stuck at < waiting for device > PLEASE ADVISE .
thank you .
and yes the phone is connected to the pc via the usb connection .
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rein013 said:
ok i have successfully unlocked the bootloader on my HTC one v cdma VM and when i get to step 5 A. run the install-superboot-windows.bat file - on my computer win7 the CMD says C:\Users\GOD\Desktop\cbs>fastboot-windows.exe boot boot.superboot.img
< waiting for device >
on my HTC one v it says :
**** UNLOCKED ****
PRIMOC PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.53.0000
RADIO-1.00.00.0521_2
eMMC-boot
May 14 2012,20:27:38
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
HBOOT USB
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
and that's all my andorid phone says , and so i'm stuck .
the cmd on win7 just says stuck at < waiting for device > PLEASE ADVISE .
thank you .
and yes the phone is connected to the pc via the usb connection .
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ok WAIT i pressed the power button to restart my phone and the CMD proceeded and my one v updated - said something about this build is designed for HTC only do not distribute and then i had to hard reset my phone because it stayed stuck at that screen then my phone restarted normally .
i ran root checker basic but it says that my phone is not rooted , i also ran terminal and it is showing a $ rather than a # sign and if i did my homework correctly i should see # if my phone is properly rooted ?
i also tried typing SU and i get an error under terminal - sh: SU: not found .
please advise .
thank you .

u need to run that. bat file in hboot
then it will reboot properly.. and this is for gsm mate.. i think rooting cdma requires a different file
here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24836570
Sent from my One V

yikes !
paarthdesai said:
u need to run that. bat file in hboot
then it will reboot properly.. and this is for gsm mate.. i think rooting cdma requires a different file
here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24836570
Sent from my One V
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lucky i didn't brick my phone . yeah cdma must require a different file .i figured out the hboot , but it didn't root my phone . thanks for the quick reply .
cheers !

I am unable to boot in bootloader mode..I switched off my device then started it by pressing volume down key but nothing happened ...wat to do. Plz help.
from my HTC One V using xda app-developers app

u have adb+fastboot?
then direct ur cmd to where fastboot is
type adb reboot bootloader
and manually it should work.. switch of phone then try Turning it on by pressing volume down+power
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Sorry I didn't get u...
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paarthdesai said:
u have adb+fastboot?
then direct ur cmd to where fastboot is
type adb reboot bootloader
and manually it should work.. switch of phone then try Turning it on by pressing volume down+power
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What is that adb+fastboot???what should I do???
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Google them
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I am a noob and I approve this thread
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WHAT IF I HAVE A S-OFF DEVICE...
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will go the same way....
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paarthdesai said:
Google them
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Dude not getting..plz send some links.
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download adb from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
fastboot below

smartboy_anu said:
WHAT IF I HAVE A S-OFF DEVICE...
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No need to unlock....in fastboot just flash recovery and then flash superuser
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Thanks a ton, i just got the one v and a friend told me i should root it, your guide really helped thanks again! :good:

how to
i have tried all the ways it stops at waiting for device please suggest

u have to do that in bootloader... hboot i mean
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