i 've just got the LE, bought it used. i don't know if it's been rooted or not.
can someone point me out to right directions. thank you much...
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_Fender/1.2
Use the cyanogenmod for starters here is a full guide to root your phone
HOWEVER atm its not clear if you can unroot as im trying to now and failing
danxtian said:
i 've just got the LE, bought it used. i don't know if it's been rooted or not.
can someone point me out to right directions. thank you much...
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Easiest way to tell if it was rooted is to check the splash screen. The first one, not the loading screen. If it has the MyTouch Fender logo, it's most likely stock. I haven't seen anybody be able to bring that back. What else would you like to know?
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There was a locked thread in development where someone asked if it would work. A lot of people replied (obviously without even knowing what they are talking about) that it wouldn't work.
it DOES work on the myTouch 3G's - I just did it on one.
It works on any android phone - but the current apk implementation flashes the 1.4 cyanogen recovery image so it only works on phones that image will boot (i.e. the HTC Dream, or the Sapphire... etc)
It's way easier to apply that than it is to apply the nbh downgrade... etc.
Cool
I posted the question in a wrong area im glad someone with a mytouch tried it i bricked my first mytouch
Worked
This worked for me also I am now on CyanogenMod v3.9.11.2 and it works very well.
TY Cyanogen!
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Works...but hesitant
This definitely works on the MT3G just tried it...whew glad it worked Still extremely hesitant on flashing new rom though. Dont know why even though I have a rooted G1. Perhaps I just love this phone too much to f*#$ it up
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There was a locked thread in development where someone asked if it would work. A lot of people replied (obviously without even knowing what they are talking about) that it wouldn't work.
it DOES work on the myTouch 3G's - I just did it on one.
It works on any android phone - but the current apk implementation flashes the 1.4 cyanogen recovery image so it only works on phones that image will boot (i.e. the HTC Dream, or the Sapphire... etc)
It's way easier to apply that than it is to apply the nbh downgrade... etc.
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Now that I think about it...If you just use this to get the recov img the MT3G still has the "perfected" spl. So exactly will this allow you to flash any new ROMs? That is why the "goldcard" was used to trick it and flash to an earlier "non-perfected" spl which would then allow you to flash ROMs updated radio etc etc etc. Shed any light on this?
I know there can be risks when doing any kind of modding/hacking. What is the main risk with rooting the MT3G? Is it mainly an issue with the battery falling out or running out of juice? Or is the rooting process invasive enough (i know it is root = can touch everything) or unstable enough that there is a relatively high probability of an issue running the canned procedure?
I have my phone, love it, my wife would kill me if I wrecked it. I just want to know how likely I am to end up with a brick using this method.
Also a question to understand this procedure, if I run the apk and reboot normally then there is no lasting root, correct? I have to go into the recovery mode and flash over a new rooted rom for root to become permanent? Does this actually change the SPL on the MT3G, does it preserve the ability to flash other roms at any time in the future? I want to know if this is a one time open up your phone for rooting or if after I do this will I always have root.
Sorry for all the questions, but I have been lurking around and haven't found definitive answers to these questions. Thanks!
Dave
Dave, Ive used this method. However if you didnt notice in my previous post...the spl does NOT change. Which is why I questioned the ability to flash any ROMs. The more "complicated" method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547133) requires a "goldcard" with an earlier version of the spl. Which I believe allows flashing to occur.
Yeah, I saw your post after I posted. I think this is great for a simple root I am thinking to have future rooting I will need the goldcard method anyway.
It would seem that this method should be able to modify the SPL since it is able to run as root, maybe not though...
I did mine last night and now doing my wifes MT3G and I was comparing cyanogen's vs stock and its night and day...no loading screen issues with cyan's build and keyboard response got better too...
LOL yeah Ii was thinking about the SPL if we can change it out? I kinda want to call my phone semi-rooted
so anyone flash a new spl/radio using this one click root? success? or no?
bobzoz said:
so anyone flash a new spl/radio using this one click root? success? or no?
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Still waiting on this one also hehehe haven't seen anyone do it yet!
im debating on getting a mytouch if i can get full root in just a few clicks hmmmm definatley a positive haha. hows the mytouch work in recovery terminal? since theres no hardware keyboard?
bobzoz said:
im debating on getting a mytouch if i can get full root in just a few clicks hmmmm definatley a positive haha. hows the mytouch work in recovery terminal? since theres no hardware keyboard?
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just use the trackball to select what you want...cant use console though (ALT-X)
Works
bobzoz said:
so anyone flash a new spl/radio using this one click root? success? or no?
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Just did it...1.33.2005/ also S-off. this is definitely legit and makes things a hell of a lot more easier than all those damn adb commands. Dont get me wrong at all I do appreciate all the work that was done by Haykuro and the other boys because without them Im sure this wouldnt be possible. Anywho...it works.
Okay. As newb as one can get with phone mods, etc. But it actually works. I dont know what the exact benefits of it are but I am running... Mod version CyanogenMod-3.9.11.2 per about phone. All my downloads are gone but it worked. I dont know what the difference/any limitations is for down the road, in comparison to the gold card method (I hope none), with this type of root but hey it actually worked and I would have kick my own a$$ if I bricked my phone. Thanks to folks who found this way and are their any "rooted" differences now that I am on cfw using this method for say updating to cyanogens 4.0 eventual release?
Alright, I took the plunge and it worked flawlessly!
I use the 1 click install via the market app called Recovery Flasher. I installed CyanogenMod 4.0.1 Stable. Zoom zoom zoom...
I thought I may have had an issue when I rebooted after flashing since it sat at the MyTouch 3G splash for a ton longer than normal. I had read it was normal for the first boot to take longer so I didn't freak out and pull the battery. I just let it come up and now I couldn't be happier.
If I remember reading correctly CyanogenMod has the fix for the root vulnerability used in this hack to root plugged. So, now that I have a rooted ROM and recovery 1.4 will I ever need to worry about having the dreaded "Perfect SPL?"
so easy a caveman could do it! a thousand times, thank you.
so its confirmed you can FLASH a different SPL with no problem ? cuz if so im gettin a mytouch ! lol
go for it
bobzoz said:
so its confirmed you can FLASH a different SPL with no problem ? cuz if so im gettin a mytouch ! lol
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go to town boss...now i need to get out of the stupid hero boot loop.
Thanks. I also took a chance since I got my Touch for free by Timo mistake. Couldn't resist. Aside a few apk not able to install everything works fine. Noob question, can I now format sd card?
Oh, thanks for Quick Office.
Help...
Well I basically don't know where I am right now
Ive been researching how to mod a My-touch 3G for a long time and im a first time rooter
I'm Trying to get Cyanogen Mod 5.07 Hopefully but... I followed the directions at the Unlockr website not knowing it had different recovery than the ones needed for a CyangenMod
So I still have the old recoveries inside of my SD
I got mixed up with multiple guides about rooting my phone in the first place and there are SO MANY different things to install...
I watched many you-tube videos and now I am stuck at the last step where the new flash ROM boots... my phone just keeps flashing the android logo....
Im really confused and I dont think I know how to backup my phone if it bricks
I got scared and did a wipe on the phone after i gave up on the android logo and pulled the battery out...
I currently have the:
32A Board its a Tmo HTC Mytouch 3g Black
HTC 1.6 OTA Dev Version of Android its called - NO CLUE- : signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip file
No clue what my Radio is and I dont think i have SPL - Where can I find this?
Dont have ArmanRa's recovery installed yet...
Not sure is my SD is partitioned
and the rest im lost...
I'm really sorry for being a bad researcher and I'm emotionally corrupted now facing the fact that I just screwed up my phone ...
If anyone can help me please...it would be the most helpful piece of assurance for me
Bless You and Thank You For Your Help In Advance...
Sincerely, Jason
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=650347 read post 9...
I have an original mytouch 3g and theunlockr.com's video helped me. Here is the link to the MT3G 2.1 rooting http://http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/11/how-to-root-the-mytouch-1-2-and-fender-mytouch/ For some reason following along with a video can be more helpful than just reading. Although I do recommend reading.
But once you're rooted, load Cyanogen 4.2.15.1 and then upgrade to 5.0.7.(and flash google pack so you have Market etc...) That's just what worked for me.
Thank You So MUCH...I will be reading this!
luminiz said:
Thank You So MUCH...I will be reading this!
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Good luck.
Hi...
Well I got my MT3G BACK to CupCake Android 1.5... i unrooted it
Thanks for your Help!
But the wierd thing is that I cant seem to ROOT IT? FUNNY?
I dont know whats wrong but I followed the step and video at unlockr website and it just doesnt seem to work
and tried the androidandme site and their guide doesnt work for me too
Ive formatted my sd and did a factory reset too
I really want Cyangen 5.07 but it seems too complicated for me and I dont want to end up like before?
Any Suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Jason
P.S. - New to The XDA Forums... and I would like to just say you guys rock! Im hoping to really submerge myself in this atmosphere b/c I want to be a future coder/software designer in the near future!
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hold down back button and power, n post the second (SPL) and the fifth (Radio) line
refer to this to help:
http://myandroidblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/fastboot-inage.jpg
I still have my Fender edition MyTouch bricked and I was wondering if there was any progress fixing this issue.
Thanks all!
yes........
cmarti said:
I still have my Fender edition MyTouch bricked and I was wondering if there was any progress fixing this issue.
Thanks all!
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By looking at your previous posts (I had to because you didn't include ANY details as to how you bricked it) I assume you flashed the wrong radio while trying to root it. Yet you mentioned that you were going to send it back to T-Mobile. What happened?
They say no go, they send it back as soon as they saw the HTC logo when you boot it.
What's the progress available, I did search and read but it seems we are in the same place as a month ago.
I HAD MY PHONE ROOTED AND I WAS ABLE TO DO THE GOLDCARD ASWELL BECAUSE MY PHONE WAS LOCK IN SOME WAY. SO NOW THAT I HAVE THE PHONE ROOTED IT WONT LET ME INSTALL ANY ROMS.
NOW I HAVE THE ROM INSTALL INTO MY MEMORY CARD BUT THE WHEN I GO TO RECOVERY MODE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE ROM, I JUST GET A TRIANGLE WITH A EXCALMATION POINT AND A PHONE PIC....... I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO FROM THERE....IM SO LOST!!!!!!! PLEASE ANY SUGGESTIONS????? BESIDES KICKING THE CRAP OUT OF MY PHONE?
When the pop up with the exclamation point press home and power again then you will see options.
MOD EDIT: REMOVED IRRELEVANT AND INAPPROPRIATE COMMENT.
FIRST WARNING.
thanks i will do it now...see if it works....I TELL YOU I HAVE BEING TRYING TO FIND THE SOLUTION TO IT AND NOBODY HAS HELPED OUT. SO IM TO MY LAST STRAW NOW.I FRIED TWO PHONES ALREADY AND THIS IS MY LAST ONE. BUT I UNDERSTAND WERE YOU ARE COMMING FROM. THANKS DUDE.
Let me know if I was right thanks
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
Yes..it worked :d now i got to install all the apps i had before and do some minor checks before i can install this rom again...i hope it work...thank you ..
losspeed24 said:
I HAD MY PHONE ROOTED AND I WAS ABLE TO DO THE GOLDCARD ASWELL BECAUSE MY PHONE WAS LOCK IN SOME WAY. SO NOW THAT I HAVE THE PHONE ROOTED IT WONT LET ME INSTALL ANY ROMS.
NOW I HAVE THE ROM INSTALL INTO MY MEMORY CARD BUT THE WHEN I GO TO RECOVERY MODE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE ROM, I JUST GET A TRIANGLE WITH A EXCALMATION POINT AND A PHONE PIC....... I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO FROM THERE....IM SO LOST!!!!!!! PLEASE ANY SUGGESTIONS????? BESIDES KICKING THE CRAP OUT OF MY PHONE?
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You don't need to use CAPS. Without any information we cannot help you.
We need DETAILS.
Phone 32A or 32B?
SPL version?
Radio version?
Recovery?
Rooted or not?
Goldcard made?
Tutorial followed?
If so then which one?
etc etc.
Just saying HELP HELP HELP without telling us where you are at and then getting mad at us MODS isn't going to get anywhere.
mad82109 said:
When the pop up with the exclamation point press home and power again then you will see options. Wish I could have root on my mytouch but these so called mods don't wanna help.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
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You do know that MODS is short for MODERATORS, right? Being me?
If I don't know (or anyone else for that matter) how else to help you then we just don't know. There are over a dozen different types of MyTouch devices. If you find someone that has them all rooted with knowledge on all of them then let me know. A technique for one doesn't always work for all of them. When YOU figure it out then post a HOW-TO for others to follow. Until then don't blame the MODERATORS for not knowing how to root YOUR phone.
Your contradicting yourself you said in the other thread that if I followed directions I would have no problem now your saying that there is no solution. yes I do know mods its short for people like yourself who like to go on power trips cause your a internet moderator. No wonder kingxkxlick left.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
Phone 32A or 32B?
SPL version?
Radio version?
Recovery?
Rooted or not?
Goldcard made?
Tutorial followed?
If so then which one?
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Your contradicting yourself you said in the other thread that if I followed directions I would have no problem now your saying that there is no solution. yes I do know mods its short for people like yourself who like to go on power trips cause your a internet moderator. No wonder kingxkxlick left.
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
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You have no idea what you are talking about if you want to take this to private message I will more than happy to discuss it with you but not in the open.
And for your information he was breaking forum rules and was asked to leave.
And in regards to meet contradicting myself if you use the resources that have been provided to you by other contributing members in you will not have a problem. Do not blame moderators like myself or other members for not being able or willing to spoon feed you. Remember that XDA Developers is not the only resource on the internet for rooting your phone. If you want to continue being counter productive with your negative comments and rudeness then i suggest you take it to another forum.
Were you able to read my email?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
losspeed24 said:
Were you able to read my email?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
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Sort of. Just to confirm, you DO have root right?
I am having a mytouch 4g now running stock rom 2.1. The phone came with S-Off. So if i download the 2.3 update, would it turn my phone back to S-on???
Also does the S-Off mean that if i want to root the phone, i would just need to flash the superuser.zip? or what???:silly:
Or Where will i continue from in case i want to root the phone. Also my device is "M4G2DE".
THANKS
mickeyasamoah said:
I am having a mytouch 4g now running stock rom 2.1. The phone came with S-Off. So if i download the 2.3 update, would it turn my phone back to S-on???
Also does the S-Off mean that if i want to root the phone, i would just need to flash the superuser.zip? or what???:silly:
Or Where will i continue from in case i want to root the phone. Also my device is "M4G2DE".
THANKS
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Glacier#Root
http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide
Those are two pretty good guides. Honestly you have to first read, read and read some more to understand what you have and what can be done with it. Also in development there are answers to your questions under the stickys. Updating your phone would more than likely put it back to full stock status. Also why upgrade to an already 2 yr old software version.
I would recommend fully rooting your phone and the cyanogen method was easier to me. Also remember to google like crazy....
playya said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Glacier#Root
http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide
Those are two pretty good guides. Honestly you have to first read, read and read some more to understand what you have and what can be done with it. Also in development there are answers to your questions under the stickys. Updating your phone would more than likely put it back to full stock status. Also why upgrade to an already 2 yr old software version.
I would recommend fully rooting your phone and the cyanogen method was easier to me. Also remember to google like crazy....
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Thanks but i read a guide which said that the emmc chips in the mytouch 4g normally corrupts after wiping or factory reset. So i am a little confused. There have been many instances that people have bricked their mytouch 4g.
mickeyasamoah said:
Thanks but i read a guide which said that the emmc chips in the mytouch 4g normally corrupts after wiping or factory reset. So i am a little confused. There have been many instances that people have bricked their mytouch 4g.
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Why do you have two of the same thread?
Listen, here is the deal with the eMMC. Some are faulty, some aren't. If you have a crappy one, flashing CAN speed up the process of the chip giving out. If the chip does goes kaput, though, it always was. The only "bad" chips are the ones that fail. I and many others one here have a glacier with the type of chip people ignorantly refer to as "bad." I have flashed hundreds, perhaps thousands of times and it still works just fine. Understand?
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Why do you have two of the same thread?
Listen, here is the deal with the eMMC. Some are faulty, some aren't. If you have a crappy one, flashing CAN speed up the process of the chip giving out. If the chip does goes kaput, though, it always was. The only "bad" chips are the ones that fail. I and many others one here have a glacier with the type of chip people ignorantly refer to as "bad." I have flashed hundreds, perhaps thousands of times and it still works just fine. Understand?
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what he said..... Hey I just got this phone on loan and rooted it and moved on to flashing.. not for nothing but this phone dont cost that much if something goes wrong... but if you are scared may I suggest leave this forum alone because it may have you doing things you are not comfortable with. - Just a suggestion
Hey. I have rooted and installed cyanogemod 7 okay??? So thanks but ur suggestion isnt helping.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda app-developers app
mickeyasamoah said:
Hey. I have rooted and installed cyanogemod 7 okay??? So thanks but ur suggestion isnt helping.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda app-developers app
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confused? I am glad to see you rooted and if you used the method by CM then you are also SIM unlocked. Now stroll over to Development section and you can either flash the 2.3 stock rom or my suggestion the 4.2.2 rom by cnote74.
Your device is now freely yours!
mickeyasamoah said:
I am having a mytouch 4g now running stock rom 2.1. The phone came with S-Off. So if i download the 2.3 update, would it turn my phone back to S-on??? - MY ANSWER WOULD BE YES.... WHY RISK IT
Also does the S-Off mean that if i want to root the phone, i would just need to flash the superuser.zip? or what???:silly: - YOU WOULD NEED A CUSTOM RECOVERY TO FLASH ANYTHING
Or Where will i continue from in case i want to root the phone. Also my device is "M4G2DE".
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http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide
I agree with this one. This is how I got my MT4G rooted and custom roms installed just about a week ago.
Hey OP you ok... My suggestion still not working?
playya said:
Hey OP you ok... My suggestion still not working?
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He PM'ed me. He got it worked out.