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[Q] Does anyone know what this means?

And how to fix it!?
Basically for the last two days I have been trying to root my phone unsuccessfully. The problem is with the hboot driver and it not working. The first time i installed the driver it seemed to go fine, but after plugging my Wildfire into the usb I got a new hardware message and it was trying to find "ADB"..
Anyways unrevoked obviously did not find my phone so today I have uninstalled the driver and tried to update it again. At first it seemed to be going well, but then it asked for winusbcoinstaller.dll from disc.. I tried to link a picture but because of my low post count I cant.
Does anyone know what this means and how to fix it?
Many thanks in advance and sorry if its in the wrong section.

Hi,
Maybe you can find answer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=899892
BR
Greg

grzesiczek1 said:
Hi,
Maybe you can find answer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=899892
BR
Greg
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Sugar. Cheers for that. I thought i was running 2.1 as i have never done any upgrades!, i didnt think my phone came standard with 2.21.. lol.
Guess i'l check back in the future to see if there is a fix.

My Wildfire was also shipped with 2.2..
Just took it out of the box and tried to root -> not this time...

grzesiczek1 said:
My Wildfire was also shipped with 2.2..
Just took it out of the box and tried to root -> not this time...
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Guess we're in the same boat then man.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847443
Have fun rooting guys!

h4oxer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847443
Have fun rooting guys!
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Thankyou. Although i am a complete novice and have no idea what any of that stuff means.. lol

I have just read that thread. My hboot version is 1.01.0001
Im still waiting for the fix from revoked right..?

oneinouts said:
I have just read that thread. My hboot version is 1.01.0001
Im still waiting for the fix from revoked right..?
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Yes, you are. The downgrade guide is valid only for the CN Froyo Release, which had a HBOOT version 0.83

3xeno said:
Yes, you are. The downgrade guide is valid only for the CN Froyo Release, which had a HBOOT version 0.83
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Thankyou. I thought I might be.
Im sure someone will come up with something, well im hoping anyway

[Q] Super noob needs a help here!

Back in old days when i had a HTC Wildfire with a few clicks i rooted it and started installing new ROMS on to it
But since i got this New Xperia Play : R800i Build NO. 3.0.1.a.0.146 {UK}
I got no clue how to do anything on it. Let me be honest here... I updated my phone using the option under the settings menu in About my phone and seems to be on 2.3.3 and look all my friends have rooted their phones but i got no clue if its even possible . Mabey im not such a noob or something but i would be really greatfull if anyoen could point me atleast to the right direction. Mabey some helpfull links to help a fellow noob

Is your phone sim locked?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

Nope... Well not that i know of, because i got my phone from vodafone and once i inserted a sim card from another operator i made a few calls and i could recieve calls too without any problems.

arian009 said:
Nope... Well not that i know of, because i got my phone from vodafone and once i inserted a sim card from another operator i made a few calls and i could recieve calls too without any problems.
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Mine was from vodafone and wasnt sim locked either. Ok you have two choices for root. You can either unlock your bootloader (there are many downsides and advantages to this so you should research it) or downgrade to 2.3.2, root using gingerbreak then OTA update to latest version. That way you will not loose root while updating.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return

What OTA Update Means? And please can you give some links on how to downgrade and root it please?

And btw if i use the method of downgrading my phone first will i be able to flash custom ROMs?

Logseman said:
Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return
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Lmao
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

arian009 said:
What OTA Update Means? And please can you give some links on how to downgrade and root it please?
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Im on my phone so i can't really link. Look in the android development section, there is a thread all about rooting 2.3.3 with a locked bootloader. OTA means over the air. Basically thats when you download and install an update using just your phone.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

arian009 said:
And btw if i use the method of downgrading my phone first will i be able to flash custom ROMs?
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No you need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom roms. But please read the pros and cons of unlocking your bootloader first. And understand what you can and can't do
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

Ok mate just wanna say thanks a lot for your help and i really appreciate it. You really helped me out here. also just one more thing i need to know. By the looks of it the only cons in unlocking your bootloader seems to be that you will lose warranty and that your phone or your radio may get bricked which apparently can be fixed with restoring a backed up data using a program named omnius for se which i'm actually working on... however my only other concern is if there are any other disadvantages regarding the unblocking the bootloader that you happned to know of and be kind to share it with me Also just wanna say that i can see many tutorials as you said in the development section and i quite frankly i don't know which one applies to me since i realized one of the tutorials are for models with build number .184 where as mine is 3.0.1.a.0.145 AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHICH TUTORIAL TO FOLLOW. So i would be greatfull if you could lend me link to a right tutorial whenever you get free time on the PC

If all you want is root you can do that with a locked bootloader. You will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 (.184) then root then ota to get the latest firmware rooted. Follow the guide here. Or see this post i made here for easier instuctions on downgrading and rooting.
If you want to flash custom roms then you do need an unlocked bootloader like AndroHero has said. You dont need a specific guide to unlock your bootloader. Just go too the SE bootloader unlocking site (it gives you all the instructions you need) http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/. Then just flash doomlords kernel (which autoroots) or anything really from the development section (since i think anything can be rooted with one click with an unlocked bootloader) you will then have root and the ability to flash cutom roms.
Oh btw build number .184 = 2.3.2, build number 3.0.1.a.0.145 = 2.3.3 and build number 4.0.a = 2.3.3 (xloud version, the latest update)
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If you unlock your bootloader OTA, Pc Companion + SEUS are off limits use any of them after unlocking your bootloader and you will brick your phone. Go to the dev section for the latest updates.

Logseman said:
Seems like ol' Freddy is right after all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_return
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Looks like I've overseen your sense of humor... Very subtle... Wicked
Regards Dousan...

You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.

Dousan said:
Looks like I've overseen your sense of humor... Very subtle... Wicked
Regards Dousan...
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Logseman said:
You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.
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I got it straight away

Logseman said:
You won't allow me to get rowdy and yell at folks, so I have to resort to good old snark. Caveat emptor.
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Lmao I can't argue with that, althoug it's sneaky to post a link like that, still hilarious
Regards Dousan...

[Q] Hi. Will this flashing work? Dont wanna brick my phone..

Will this one work? Got an brand new phone..
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
Thanks allot! Peace
edit: Im running.
19505
I9505XXUDMH8
edit: I also found this link.
http://www.androidayos.com/2013/09/06/root-galaxy-s4-4-2-2-update-i9505-xxudmh8-i9505-xxudmgg/
Maybe the last one is better then.. dunno. thnx

AFX3D said:
Will this one work? Got an brand new phone..
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
Thanks allot! Peace
edit: Im running.
19505
I9505XXUDMH8
edit: I also found this link.
http://www.androidayos.com/2013/09/06/root-galaxy-s4-4-2-2-update-i9505-xxudmh8-i9505-xxudmgg/
Maybe the last one is better then.. dunno. thnx
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Yes. It works great. Super easy.
There is a thread in the dev section with months of discussion about it if you have any questions. You will find any answers about it there.

Thanks. Sorry for the late reply..
I can use any of the above links then? Thanks allot.
And i will read that thread. Thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

AFX3D said:
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply..
I can use any of the above links then? Thanks allot.
And i will read that thread. Thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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I mean I would download all my flashing files from XDA if possible just because you know what you are getting. But if you trust those other sites then yeah...go for it
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.

Nevermind.

Nevermind.

Skipjacks said:
Yes. It works great. Super easy.
There is a thread in the dev section with months of discussion about it if you have any questions. You will find any answers about it there.
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I rooted yesterday
Was really easy. Im just a little bit carefull when it comes to rooting a new phone. Soo i always check here before i root stuff.. Mostly phones.
Just dont know how i can install clockwork mod recovery. Its not supported with my phone yet...
And i have bought the app long ago. Ill have to wait. Its very easy and smooth to flash custom room with that app. You dont even need a computer for it.
Anyways. Thanks. I got root now.

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*bump*
Will the first link in this old thread still work?
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
My phone was perfect before. Broke, repaired, and i need CM, and all.
Thinkning about flashing a recovery and go from there. Just reading a bit now.
But, if this still works, then it would be nice.
But now im running.
4.4.2
KOT49H.I9505XXUGNJ3
I9505XXUGNJ3
(When they wiped my perfectly set up phone, and installed that original samsung rom.)
...
Dont wanna mess up something, and this bootloader thingy. Dont know if its locked or unlocked. I got this knox app on my samsung bloatware original firmware right now.
Thanks

Firmware Upgrade "Stupid" Question

Hello everyone,
This maybe a stupid question but I will ask anyways.
I am from Cyprus and I have a rooted i9505.
As you already know firmware 4.3 has been rolled out. My friend owns the same i9505 bought from another company here. We are on the same carrier. He has got the update on Kies to upgrade on 4.3 but I still didnt get it yet. Is there a reason for it?
Is there a program to check from where my phone gets the upgrade from?
I dont know if you could understand me.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks

fugitiv3 said:
Hello everyone,
This maybe a stupid question but I will ask anyways.
I am from Cyprus and I have a rooted i9505.
As you already know firmware 4.3 has been rolled out. My friend owns the same i9505 bought from another company here. We are on the same carrier. He has got the update on Kies to upgrade on 4.3 but I still didnt get it yet. Is there a reason for it?
Is there a program to check from where my phone gets the upgrade from?
I dont know if you could understand me.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks
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Go into settings>more>about
Click "About" and scroll down until you see "Baseband",
then see if yours and your friend's phone have the same
baseband. (Most likely it's not the same.)
Or perhaps your phone is "rooted".
If it's rooted it will NOT get the update.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
Go into settings>more>about
Click "About" and scroll down until you see "Baseband",
then see if yours and your friend's phone have the same
baseband. (Most likely it's not the same.)
Or perhaps your phone is "rooted".
If it's rooted it will NOT get the update.
Good luck!
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okay thanks but i think you can get the update from KIES if you are rooted if am not mistaken!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

[Q] WARNING: NEW USER w/ NC4 question

Hello everyone,
So, I have been doing quite a bit of reading and I am trying to figure out if my version of the Note 3 is a rootable device. I have the NC4 bootloader from KK 4.4.2, but I can't tell if people are working on this or just on new versions of the NC2 version.
Sorry if I am totally out of place here or there is already another thread on this issue.
Much obliged,
Austin

stinletcha said:
Hello everyone,
So, I have been doing quite a bit of reading and I am trying to figure out if my version of the Note 3 is a rootable device. I have the NC4 bootloader from KK 4.4.2, but I can't tell if people are working on this or just on new versions of the NC2 version.
Sorry if I am totally out of place here or there is already another thread on this issue.
Much obliged,
Austin
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Check out the CF-autoroot thread there's alot of info there

stinletcha said:
Hello everyone,
So, I have been doing quite a bit of reading and I am trying to figure out if my version of the Note 3 is a rootable device. I have the NC4 bootloader from KK 4.4.2, but I can't tell if people are working on this or just on new versions of the NC2 version.
Sorry if I am totally out of place here or there is already another thread on this issue.
Much obliged,
Austin
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First of all don't be scared posting a question the threads are pretty full of nonsense but as a noob you can't know everything (it's in the xda rules 2)
Second you need to state the model (n9005/n900t or like that) which you find in settings/general/about device as well as if you want to root keeping your phones guarantee or not.

@4aces
Thanks for your reassuring words. My Model is N900V and the Build VRUCNC4.
I am not really concerned with keeping my warranty, although it would be nice ... I just hope to find a reliable and safe method for rooting this device. I hear the Note 3 is a powerful tool when unrooted.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app

stinletcha said:
@4aces
Thanks for your reassuring words. My Model is N900V and the Build VRUCNC4.
I am not really concerned with keeping my warranty, although it would be nice ... I just hope to find a reliable and safe method for rooting this device. I hear the Note 3 is a powerful tool when unrooted.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app
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OK i think that would be the Verizon galaxy note 3 not the international one. Look here if I'm correct
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518808