There has to be a guide somewhere for those of us that have no idea how to get rooting done. Toast, Unrevoked..Geez! Where do you begin?
I am a convert from winmo so this is all new to me...I am fairly clear with Toast's instructions, but a video or pic tutorial would be greatly appreciated. I did some moderate reading on this, and would still feel far more comfortable "seeing" it done!
EVOme said:
Where do you begin?
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you begin with the post entitled "{tutorial} how to root \0/" in the Android Dev section. i'd post a link, but i'm a lowly new user.
looks like windows adb utils are included in the evo-recovery zip, i'm on linux and had the android sdk installed anyway.
Adb is in the android sdk.
Follow the instructions in the tutorial in dev section.
Cmon guys work a little for it.
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i think folks who are new to this need a guide to all the acronyms floating around. i mean how many new users konw what "adb" is? its Android Debugging Bridge...
there just needs to be a fundamental guide.. nuts and bolts.. to get people in tune with the process THEN they can start the actual root sequence...
marctronixx said:
i think folks who are new to this need a guide to all the acronyms floating around. i mean how many new users konw what "adb" is? its Android Debugging Bridge...
there just needs to be a fundamental guide.. nuts and bolts.. to get people in tune with the process THEN they can start the actual root sequence...
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There are really tons of stuff, you just need to search in the development section.
Anything worth doing takes effort. All the answers are around if you look. Not trying to sound snarky or elitist but just like you I had to spend time looking for my answers.
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Ask and you shall get.
Here is a video of doing the whole root process. link
The guy has a site here is the link.
See the rooting link in my signature.
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Hi guys,
I am using shubCRAFT version of Android for Leo and I am really happy with it.
So, I like to do some customization on my phone, but I don't know is it possible to install
any CM6 theme. I tried with ROM manager, but unsuccessful..
any tips?
thx in adv.
Tip one, read and search, then if still in doubt, read and search, also, read and follow forum rules.
Flashmore said:
Tip one, read and search, then if still in doubt, read and search, also, read and follow forum rules.
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this is actually a good question considering our htc hd2s aren't the typical android devices...I'd be quite intrigued to know how to install themes myself. Yes there is a theme forum dedicated to this but to be frank for the linux and adnroid n00b it is both difficult to follow and broad.
I'd like to see a good write up about this personally
domineus said:
this is actually a good question considering our htc hd2s aren't the typical android devices...I'd be quite intrigued to know how to install themes myself. Yes there is a theme forum dedicated to this but to be frank for the linux and adnroid n00b it is both difficult to follow and broad.
I'd like to see a good write up about this personally
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you are rigth
me too
I would be interested in understanding how to theme the android on HD2 as well!
i do not think that the rules valid for native Android phones are applicable in this case.
cheers
one2one69 said:
I would be interested in understanding how to theme the android on HD2 as well!
i do not think that the rules valid for native Android phones are applicable in this case.
cheers
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I agree. I have noticed in the market there are other apps like PandaHome etc and I have also noticed that there are themes associated with them. I have not tried any of these yet, but i might soon.
What's the worst that can happen, right? (Famous last words...)
one2one69 said:
I would be interested in understanding how to theme the android on HD2 as well!
i do not think that the rules valid for native Android phones are applicable in this case.
cheers
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Android rules apply. Depending on what you want themed, there are lots of tutorials on it in the android section.
I always use adb push... after I've customized what I want via drag and drop using an archive manager like 7zip or fileroller on linux.
I'll be putting a tut up on my site soon but in the meantime feel free to ask any questions here or via twitter.
Sent from my HD2 Froyo
pongster said:
Android rules apply. Depending on what you want themed, there are lots of tutorials on it in the android section.
I always use adb push... after I've customized what I want via drag and drop using an archive manager like 7zip or fileroller on linux.
I'll be putting a tut up on my site soon but in the meantime feel free to ask any questions here or via twitter.
Sent from my HD2 Froyo
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does adb push also work for framework-res.apk?
pongster said:
Android rules apply. Depending on what you want themed, there are lots of tutorials on it in the android section.
I always use adb push... after I've customized what I want via drag and drop using an archive manager like 7zip or fileroller on linux.
I'll be putting a tut up on my site soon but in the meantime feel free to ask any questions here or via twitter.
Sent from my HD2 Froyo
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good call.... for right now, ADB or droid explorer are about the only ways that moving files to/from android are possible since we cant flash a theme via recovery.
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does adb push also work for framework-res.apk?
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ADB push will work for just about anything as long as you have SU or root access. If you get errors or ADB says that permission denied you will need to either mount /system or adb shell and then type su to get superuser permissions
like stated above if you have questions, you can hit me up via twitter. its alot faster than the messages here mainly because i can reply on the go without having to use the web or anything.
pongster said:
Android rules apply. Depending on what you want themed, there are lots of tutorials on it in the android section.
I always use adb push... after I've customized what I want via drag and drop using an archive manager like 7zip or fileroller on linux.
I'll be putting a tut up on my site soon but in the meantime feel free to ask any questions here or via twitter.
Sent from my HD2 Froyo
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this i cannot wait for
Thanks for the guide, it was very helpful. I had been missing the all important step of update the hboot driver and the app was not giving me a good error message (just said it failed to install recovery image). I appreciate the step by step guide. I really much prefer manual rooting over the "click on some program which may do something I don't like" style! But it seemed to be the way to go for the Evo.
Thanks again...maybe some day I'll get above the 10 posts needed to actually post in a dev thread.
Lynne
Really, I've prior to this rooted mine and hubby's Heros, installed multiple custom ROMS, have the android SDK installed, have compiled and installed programs. I just don't get on the forums much, apparently...other than to read thru them occasionally.
I've even tried to answer people's problems, but that 10 post thing has kept me from doing so.
So, I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen again!!!
sigh, it still won't let me post on the dev forum.
You're doing it wrong.
Also, that's why XDA has a "Thanks" button to prevent people from having to open threads / posting saying thanks.
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Thanks for the guide
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Guys I have Nexus S i9020T runnig Android version 2.3.4, Baseband version I9020XXKD1, Build number GRJ22. I have looked around a lot and am confused on how to root my phone, is there any simple way of rooting my phone with super user? I run a very old PC so installing the sdk is pretty hard, so could anyone give me a step by step simple tutorial? This is my first Android phone and am a complete noob at this
Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz
You don't need the entire SDK. Grab PDAnet USB divers and then choose to download just the 2.3.3 SDK and Google USB drivers from the SDK. Worked fine for me this way. You don't need all the stuff the SDK wants to install by default.
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frutelaken said:
Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz
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You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root? Btw, I have i9020T.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root?
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No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
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thiagodark said:
No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
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Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?
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Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.
zephiK said:
Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.
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Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.
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Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.
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Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?
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Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?
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I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.
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I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
Download http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html to your respective OS. If its for windows, I know it says recommended for exe but I prefer using the .zip version of it. So download that first if you haven't already.
zephiK said:
I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
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Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?
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Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.
zephiK said:
Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.
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I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?
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It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.
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It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.
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I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post
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I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+
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I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+
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I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait and could you give me a link or names to the roms I will need? I will keep them on download while I install the SDK.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait
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Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
switch to the directory where you downloaded & unzipped the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools
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It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
Edit 2: In part 2 where it tells you to get clockwork 3.0.0.5, disregard that
download: http://www.mediafire.com/?y3is5c9n5fi1sd6 instead
when you finish downloading it, place it in C:\sdk\tools\
and type:
fastboot flash recovery 4002-orange.img
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This is a newer version of the Recovery and it should function better.
zephiK said:
Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
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I'm downloading the JDK cos when I open the SDK Manager.exe, it gives me an error saying java not found and asks to download the JDK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
If you have questions after following THIS guide come to the irc channel.
Download mIRC, fill out information
In status bar type the following information:
/server irc.freenode.net:6667
/join #htc_evo_shift
We will NOT help you with batch scripts on IRC!
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you should not say the easiest way bro...
this single line-> FOLLOW SCARYGHOULS GUIDE HERE!:
was more complicated for newbie like me
guinzo said:
you should not say the easiest way bro...
this single line-> FOLLOW SCARYGHOULS GUIDE HERE!:
was more complicated for newbie like me
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That's the point. Go read and learn something instead of being lazy. The scripts being posted earlier were screwing up people's phones. I'll also add the wiki to the OP.
thanks for advice, i'm symbian retired and hacking symbian more easier than this shift one .
i will try to read from the begining, coz 1 mistake and my fone will dead forever, coz no HTC service center in Semarang-Indonesia X_X
Great instructions here, read up people! Very informative thanks Vicodan.
vicodan i love you.
but seriously i had been looking for the original root thread.
I love you too newkidd! /nohomo
Hope this thread helped you find what you were looking for!
Ya it definitely is very useful...
Thanks for the steps to root EVO SHIFT!
My cousin was in need of this.I will help him now with ofcourse help of this guide.
Thanks alot, this thread very useful for me as newbi
Is there a linux version of this? I've had trouble with Wine and I'd rather not risk running the Windows .exe on Linux.
androidpunk said:
Is there a linux version of this? I've had trouble with Wine and I'd rather not risk running the Windows .exe on Linux.
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The .exe of what? Have you read the thread? If you did, you'd know the RUU or the HTC sync exe is not a required step.
adb works on linux without drivers.
Updates this thread, please unpin it and pin the thread this thread links to. Thanks.
Hi, everyone. I'm not new to android, or to the forums; but the older I get, the more I want to know. So I have the VZW S5, and everyone is dying to see the bootloader unlocked so we can do anything to the phone. So my basic question is, how can the bootloader be unlocked in theory... on any phone? I've had close to a dozen android devices, all rooted, most with custom roms. I'm just tired of following a step by tutorial on how to do stuff. Can anyone point me in the direction on how android works, what files do what, what to modify to make custom roms. I know I need to start with the basics, I can program in C, what's next? Thanks everyone.
razrhackr said:
Hi, everyone. I'm not new to android, or to the forums; but the older I get, the more I want to know. So I have the VZW S5, and everyone is dying to see the bootloader unlocked so we can do anything to the phone. So my basic question is, how can the bootloader be unlocked in theory... on any phone? I've had close to a dozen android devices, all rooted, most with custom roms. I'm just tired of following a step by tutorial on how to do stuff. Can anyone point me in the direction on how android works, what files do what, what to modify to make custom roms. I know I need to start with the basics, I can program in C, what's next? Thanks everyone.
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I just dove into making custom roms.. there are lots of guides on xda for various things.. i would check out the main forum page for what you want.. Chef Central is good for modding apks and learning how to set up your kitchen for rom building.. i was directed to ArchiKitchen and its easy so far! search for it n u will b good
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elliwigy said:
I just dove into making custom roms.. there are lots of guides on xda for various things.. i would check out the main forum page for what you want.. Chef Central is good for modding apks and learning how to set up your kitchen for rom building.. i was directed to ArchiKitchen and its easy so far! search for it n u will b good
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Thanks, I appreciate the info.