[SOLVED]wierd S OFF issue.... - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

EDIT : SOLVED by changing the SU app to a different one
Help from everyone appreciated
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.

mathrania said:
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.
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But isn't it already in root mode?
adb shell should give you a prompt with a $ I think, root gives a #

BerndM14 said:
But isn't it already in root mode?
adb shell should give you a prompt with a $ I think, root gives a #
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but after entering the command "SU", the prompt should be "[email protected][email protected]" , but i am getting "[email protected]_m8"
I compared it with a screenshot on a discussion forum.

mathrania said:
but after entering the command "SU", the prompt should be "[email protected][email protected]" , but i am getting "[email protected]_m8"
I compared it with a screenshot on a discussion forum.
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hm, wish I could check myself. Unfortunately I'm at work now and won't be able to check it out, I just went with the # prompt.

This screenshot was on the discussion forum, and compare it with mine.
i dont know whats the issue here.
 @BerndM14

mathrania said:
This screenshot was on the discussion forum, and compare it with mine.
i dont know whats the issue here.
@BerndM14
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Maybe permissions? Did you accept superuser access on the device?
Else I don't know, at best I could only check once I get home to see what it's like for me on my terminal. Hopefully someone can help you before that though, I'll only be home in like 6 - 7 hours

have you rooted the device before this?
SU installed and working?
bootloader unlocked?
Seems like your not rooted.

RossMacgill said:
have you rooted the device before this?
SU installed and working?
bootloader unlocked?
Seems like your not rooted.
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Yes sir,
I have unlocked bootloader, Superuser installed and i checked with root checker, i have root access as well.
I rooted it with superuserSU from chainsDD.
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mathrania said:
I am trying to S Off my device, but I am getting an error. SEE SCREENSHOT.
I think after entering SU command, its not entering the Root mode i suppose.
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Are you trying to use the temproot method? That only work for the Verizon M8 so you'll have to unlock via HTCDev to S-OFF (and then you can lock it again so HTC won't know)

EddyOS said:
Are you trying to use the temproot method? That only work for the Verizon M8 so you'll have to unlock via HTCDev to S-OFF (and then you can lock it again so HTC won't know)
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No, it was perm-root... It was from some toolkit though.
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mathrania said:
No, it was perm-root... It was from some toolkit though.
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Doesn't work either. You have to unlock the bootloader, flash the custom recovery and then root it. You can then go through the S-OFF guide

EddyOS said:
Doesn't work either. You have to unlock the bootloader, flash the custom recovery and then root it. You can then go through the S-OFF guide
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I unlocked bootloader by htc dev. Then flashed TWRP.
Actually, after booting into TWRP, i flashed the SuperSU.zip..... So isnt it ok as per the guide? And then i tried S Off.... But got this error.
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mathrania said:
I unlocked bootloader by htc dev. Then flashed TWRP.
Actually, after booting into TWRP, i flashed the SuperSU.zip..... So isnt it ok as per the guide? And then i tried S Off.... But got this error.
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Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks

EddyOS said:
Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks
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Thats good.. But you know you are an expert, so give me a solution please
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mathrania said:
Thats good.. But you know you are an expert, so give me a solution please
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I can't, it all worked fine for me so I've not had to do it since. All I can say is follow the guide on the firewater site to the letter...
Taken from http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
Ensure device is booted to android with usb debugging enabled.
USB 2.0 ports are preferred.
You should not be connected using any hubs which may cause connectivity issues
Ensure that lock screen security is disabled on your device.
no passcode lock
no pattern lock
no face lock
Download firewater HERE
Push, Prepare, and Execute firewater:
adb reboot <–important!!!!
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/firewater
Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with
Allow the exploit to do its work.
Profit

EddyOS said:
Ah right! OK, then it should work unless you've not corrected allowed SU access on the phone when it asks
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SOLVED.....a different SU app worked

Related

Gfree unlock network sim!!

Ok guys so after days of wondering I just found out that Gfree when used by rooting the G2 unlocks the phone to any GSM wireless carier so right now I'm rooted and do u guys think its a good idea I mean simunlock can always come in handy.
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Yes. Go ahead and do it. While your at it install the engineering hboot in case you run into problems later
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Karakoram2 said:
Yes. Go ahead and do it. While your at it install the engineering hboot in case you run into problems later
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What do u mean by engineering hboot
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Barry:// said:
What do u mean by engineering hboot
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Its one of the steps in the guide
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Got it ...successfully downgraded and rooted with gfree
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I have a problem on the unrotting evrrything went fine but after the flash of the PC10IMG.zip file i still have s-off what is the problem..
*ps when i try to enter in cmd
adb shell it shows me the $
and su still $
when i try to open the pc10img.zip file on the pc it says corrupt or invalid any help plz
you have to re-run gfree to get s-on.
The $ shows you don't have root access, which is to be expected having flashed a stock rom.
su should've returned permission denied, again stock rom.
Invalid zip is windows explorer not being able to handle signed zips. Use 7zip
-Nipqer
Nipqer said:
you have to re-run gfree to get s-on.
The $ shows you don't have root access, which is to be expected having flashed a stock rom.
su should've returned permission denied, again stock rom.
Invalid zip is windows explorer not being able to handle signed zips. Use 7zip
-Nipqer
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what u mea rerun g-free plz point me to the link
XDA Wiki
Or if that's too hard to follow, I made a guide
-Nipqer

[Q] Rooting problem

I have been trying to root this Dinc2 and have had nothing but trouble. I HTC dev unlocked it, then read the instructions and relocked it.
I would appreciate any help.
Here is the first step where I am getting an error.
PHP:
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools>adb push tacoroot.sh /data/loca
l/
23 KB/s (2129 bytes in 0.088s)
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools>adb shell chmod 755 /data/local
/tacoroot.sh
c:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools>adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.
sh --setup
TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1
By Justin Case (jcase)
Presented by TeamAndIRC, RootzWiki and AndroidPolice
With great assistance from Reid Holland (Erishasnobattery)
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TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1 is based on a vulnerability independently discovered by
both Justin Case and Dan Rosenberg (Rosenberg first). I believe unrevoked and
AlpahRev were also aware of it.
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Usage:
--recovery : For this exploit to work, you must have booted recovery at least on
ce after your last factory reset.
--setup : Setup the phone for root, must be done before --root.
--root : Root the phone.
--undo : Remove TacoRoot.
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Rebooting into recovery, please press Volume+, Volume- and Power at the same tim
e, and reboot the system.
rm failed for /data/data/recovery/log, No such file or directory
link failed No such file or directory
Thanks again.
Which guide you following? Mine? Try running "tacoroot.sh --recovery" then continue with --setup.
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prototype7 said:
Which guide you following? Mine? Try running "tacoroot.sh --recovery" then continue with --setup.
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Yes, thanks for your guide, it is very thorough.
I tried this and the problem persists.
MightyDollar said:
Yes, thanks for your guide, it is very thorough.
I tried this and the problem persists.
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Run "adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.sh --recovery," hit VolUp+Power at the exclamation mark, then VolUp+VolDown+Power to reboot, then continue the guide with "adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.sh --setup." Let me know if it works.
I never get the red exclamation point. Could the fact that I installed Clockworkmod recovery before rooting have something to do with it?
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MightyDollar said:
I never get the red explanation point. Could the fact that I installed Clockworkmod recovery before rooting have something to do with it?
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Umm... yeah. Are you HTCDev unlocked?
prototype7 said:
Umm... yeah. Are you HTCDev unlocked?
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I was, then relocked.
MightyDollar said:
I was, then relocked.
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Unlock again, install stock recovery, relock, then follow instructions.
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks. I will report back.
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Problem solved, you are my hero!
Seriously, thank you very much for your help. It is really appreciated! :good:
MightyDollar said:
Problem solved, you are my hero!
Seriously, thank you very much for your help. It is really appreciated! :good:
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Glad you were able to get it working
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Stock Recovery
prototype7 said:
Unlock again, install stock recovery, relock, then follow instructions.
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How do you install stock recovery?
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MightyDollar said:
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks. I will report back.
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How did you install stock recovery?
I was htcdev unlocked and tried following prototype7's guide on how to downgrade from that section but couldn't get it work. I was browsing and came across this thread so i relocked my phone, and I'm having the exact same issue he had. Although I don't know how to reinstall stock recovery, can someone direct me to the correct thread to do that after I reunlock myphone ._.
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It wouldn't lemme edit, so sorry for double post. But also I have 4ext recovery installed currently and I reunlocked my phone
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HTC dev unlock tool

Has anyone unlocked their dinc2 using the HTC dev tool? From the website I select my device the incredible 2 Verizon and click begin to unlock in green but now what am I missing something because I see no where else to go.
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Well you can just stay unlocked flash a recovery and then require root by flashing it through recovery or android market or you can try to gain s- off with taco root in one of the threads here somewhere which where you can follow I would totally recommend getting S-Off tho
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I used it yesterday to successfully unlock my bootloader. Read every step word for word (twice) and don't skip anything.
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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prairiedogn said:
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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then select you device, you have to be registered and be logged in also
prairiedogn said:
I cant succeed at taco root and when I go to HTC unlock bootloader page I don't see where the process actual is like I said I select device and click the unlock bootloader highlighted in green but now what do I do?
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Why are you using taco root? That tool is for downgrading to s-off. For that to work, You need to re-lock bootloader and follow the instructions to s-off. Having a unlocked bootloader will cause errors. htcdev is something pretty useless because we have s-off, just my opinion.
My software is up to date so no root or s-off methods work I read taco root will work but I myself am not talented enough apparently to do this. All the one click methods including a one click downgrade method does not work (vivow hack). So I assumed HTC tool would get me to at least be able to flash a custom Rom. Does anyone have any suggestions to make me a happier dinc2 owner?
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prairiedogn said:
My software is up to date so no root or s-off methods work I read taco root will work but I myself am not talented enough apparently to do this. All the one click methods including a one click downgrade method does not work (vivow hack). So I assumed HTC tool would get me to at least be able to flash a custom Rom. Does anyone have any suggestions to make me a happier dinc2 owner?
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I know this sounds sketchy, but if you want to pay for shipping, send it to my place I'll do the tacoroot method for you and send it back. PM me if you're interested, I figured I'd throw it out there.
Triscuit said:
I know this sounds sketchy, but if you want to pay for shipping, send it to my place I'll do the tacoroot method for you and send it back. PM me if you're interested, I figured I'd throw it out there.
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You could try using teamviewer (think that's what its called) to remote access his computer an walk gin through it. Might be faster.
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kylesag21 said:
You could try using teamviewer (think that's what its called) to remote access his computer an walk gin through it. Might be faster.
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Good idea! Thanks for the tip, I havent used a remote veiwer since back when Windows XP had just come out haha
Considering this seriously
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prairiedogn said:
Considering this seriously
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After you click the green button that says "Begin Unlock Bootloader", there is a popup. If you're not getting that, maybe your browser is blocking popups? Maybe you can temporarily disable that?
sjpritch25 said:
Why are you using taco root? That tool is for downgrading to s-off. For that to work, You need to re-lock bootloader and follow the instructions to s-off. Having a unlocked bootloader will cause errors. htcdev is something pretty useless because we have s-off, just my opinion.
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Totally Agree +1
Again, I think we need a PSA against using HTCdev unlock. Causing a lot of problems for many, especially for the vivow,
sjpritch25 said:
because we have s-off
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Just so you guys know, I updated my guide with a guide on how to get S-OFF after using HTCDev unlock.

[ROOT] Confirmed working (DEPRECATED)

use the new method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203225
just in case for some reason
Re: [ROOT] Insecure Boot Image
Well this is broken till flar gets back to me with a write protect disable module. The kernel itself prevents writing to system. So no root method will work besides flashing a recovery. Can't finish recovery till module is built. HTC likes locking their stuff down now
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Re: [ROOT] Insecure Boot Image
I was about todo post that and then isee this great hope you guys get development for this device
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Re: [ROOT] Insecure Boot Image
jose51197 said:
I was about todo post that and then isee this great hope you guys get development for this device
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Well thanks to flar we got a module that works. So one user is rooted. I will polish it up and post tomorrow
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jmztaylor said:
Well thanks to flar we got a module that works. So one user is rooted. I will polish it up and post tomorrow
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Thanks to EVERYONE!!!!! you guys are beast:victory::victory::victory::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:
heres a pic!
I hate to waste space in a dev forum for this, but it can't be said enough, thanks all of the devs here for their hard work! Love seeing that result Night_Slayer! Can't wait to join you lol!
Re: [ROOT] Insecure Boot Image
Yeah man lol all I can say is FINALLY
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Aight. Files have been updated and OP updated. Fully working root confirmed. Thanks to night_slayer for being the guinea pig
Re: [ROOT] Confirmed working
You should warn people to have their boot loader unlocked.
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DemosZevasa said:
You should warn people to have their boot loader unlocked.
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yeah brainfarted on that one...thanks
I'm getting an error when trying to download from androidfiles.org link, "Unknown database 'FileDownloads'", any chance you can mirror that onevxroot zip to another service jmz?
8trix said:
I'm getting an error when trying to download from androidfiles.org link, "Unknown database 'FileDownloads'", any chance you can mirror that onevxroot zip to another service jmz?
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Sorry about that. I switched servers today and forgot to setup the database. It is all fixed. Just checked myself.
Thanks a ton! Didn't realize the site was yours, gonna try this out right now, thanks again!
if for some reason supersu says su isn't installed, try a root app and see if you get prompted for root access
i have and download the binary from the app , later the app doesnt have root rights
Me and another user (who pm'd me) are having a bit of trouble here. After following the steps SuperSU is reporting that "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. There is a problem!" It does appear to grant permission to other apps (tried su in terminal) but doesn't seem to actually be giving permission, terminal just hangs. Root Checker hangs as well. Any ideas?
RE: [ROOT] Confirmed working
Try the below
adb push su /system/bin/su
adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/su
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jmztaylor said:
Try the below
adb push su /system/bin/su
adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/su
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??
after reboot same message

Is there a fix for HTC Sense restarting?

Ever since I upgraded to the official Gingerbread 2.3 ROM for Desire Z I have had the problem with Sense often restarting when I go back to the home screen. I have tried a factory reset but it didn't help. Is there a fix for this or is the problem just something you have to live with with 2.3?
Try adding swap partition. Are you rooted
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No, running stock.
Akaly said:
No, running stock.
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Issue the command "echo ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 >/data/local.prop" using adb or terminal and reboot to lock home screen in memory.
Feel free to let us know if it helped...
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Thanks, it works!
Killer1desireZ said:
Feel free to let us know if it helped...
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Thanks, it works!
web47 said:
Thanks, it works!
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Didn't work for me. I too am running stock. I get an error "cannot create /data/local.prop permission denied
Guess I need to be rooted first to do this?
No root access is needed to run this command. Make sure usb debugging is on and adb is working.
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never coosvoc
smjoshi said:
Didn't work for me. I too am running stock. I get an error "cannot create /data/local.prop permission denied
Guess I need to be rooted first to do this?
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i applied this issue under root
$ su
# echo ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 >/data/local.prop
reboot. profit!
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Akaly said:
Ever since I upgraded to the official Gingerbread 2.3 ROM for Desire Z I have had the problem with Sense often restarting when I go back to the home screen. I have tried a factory reset but it didn't help. Is there a fix for this or is the problem just something you have to live with with 2.3?
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Try buying a phone with more memory :silly: j/k adding swap will help tho

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