The droid Eris Root:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=647707bccc
is what i followed, when it came time to finish step II and install the driver, vista is a bi*ch and has a maze of options.
SO: click device manager, select the device with the exclamation point, update driver software, browse my computer, LET ME PICK FROM A LIST, have disk.... then select that driver.
once that is done, i tried to complete step III
it couldnt complete the commands for some reason.
I skipped down to step 4 to try that and went through the factory reset process, and then tried to flash from the sd card for the second half of the step and it would not complete.... it went through the boot screen and actually said "blah blah not completed..." any advice on this, or a better write up of step 3?
here is my current software info after completing step I:
Firmware V: 2.1
Baseband V: 2.41.04.02.02
Kernel V: 2.6.29-5cf233c2
Build Number: 2.26.605.2 CL134869
why is this not working for me? I just want to overclock this and have the live wallpapers/ new unlock screen style...
Thanks in advance from a new user that HAS searched.
explain the part where the command prompt didnt work. did you get stuck on the last one?
vista's wack try on something more reliable,
asv4k8 said:
here is my current software info after completing step I:
Firmware V: 2.1
Baseband V: 2.41.04.02.02
Kernel V: 2.6.29-5cf233c2
Build Number: 2.26.605.2 CL134869
why is this not working for me? I just want to overclock this and have the live wallpapers/ new unlock screen style....
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Your software info provided above strongly suggests that you installed the Leak-V1 ROM, rather than the Root ROM. (That's one of the reasons that reputable sources of instructions will tell you to check the MD5 signature of stuff after you download it.) This could have happened because you followed someone else's instructions or download link, or because you previously installed Leak-V1 (and neglected to mention that in your post).
You can compute the MD5 signature of the PB00IMG.ZIP file you downloaded and compare to the listings in this XDA thread.
The correct way to check your phone's rootability would be to inspect the version of the bootloader on your phone - if you did the correct thing in "Step I", you will have 1.49.2000; and if you did the wrong thing (either recently or previously), you will have 1.49.0000. (You can check this by powering off the phone, and then powering it up by holding down the Send and End buttons simultaneously until the phone comes on.)
If you have 1.49.0000, the method of rooting you were trying is no longer available to you; welcome to the club of "leakers".
There is another method available to leakers, detailed in this XDA Eris thread. It is even more complicated - and less successful - than the root method you mentioned in your post. Using best available info, it seems that only 1 out of 3 people that try this succeed at it (sometimes right away, sometimes after hours and hours of trying).
Good luck
bftb0
I spent about 6 hours trying to figure out how to downgrade my g2 with every guide I could find failing or having an error. I finally just found one that goes step by step and actually works! Downgrades bootloader, recovery, radio, data, rom, etc. The URL is theunlockr.com/2010/12/01/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
And no I have nothing to do with the website, I'm just passing along the information in case someone else is looking around here one day.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
there has been a working guide here for a long time now...
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I spent about 6 hours trying to figure out how to downgrade my g2 with every guide I could find failing or having an error. I finally just found one that goes step by step and actually works! Downgrades bootloader, recovery, radio, data, rom, etc. The URL is theunlockr.com/2010/12/01/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
And no I have nothing to do with the website, I'm just passing along the information in case someone else is looking around here one day.
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The unlockr guide was actually taken straight from XDA originally: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835971...
As stated above, a misc_version tool has now also been developed as well so you don't need a hex editor (you can modify your version directly on your phone).
Alright, just bought a Thunderbolt as of Friday night and didn't get to root it until 11AM Saturday due to random issues (It was just a pain between ADB not wanting to work, EasyRoot freezing, etc.) so I figured I'd post this method.
All credit goes to Saboture for writing his guide for the EVO using the same method and for helping me.
Please note: This method does NOT root your phone, but unlocks your bootloader (sets flag to S-OFF) and flashes a recovery so that you can simply install a rooted ROM. Do this at your own risk! I am not responsible for any bricked phones or issues, all that good jazz. Also, only Windows and Linux are supported (At this time.)
Step one: Install HTC Fastboot drivers (The utility will not work if you have HTC Sync installed.) Link: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
Step two: As always, make sure your phone is at least charged to 80%, but 100% is fully recommended. Plug your phone into your computer and set to Charge Mode.
Step three: Go to http://revolutionary.io and scroll down and click the proper download link. The file will start to download (Or you will get a prompt depending on browser) Followed by a Beta Key menu opening on the website. From here, input the basic information (Serial Number, H-Boot version, etc.) Once this is done, you will get a beta key.
Step four: Once done downloading Revolutionary-0.4, extract the contents of the folder and run .exe
Step five: If drivers are installed and your phone is properly connected, follow the onscreen instructions (and install the custom recovery for ease of use) After a full reboot sequence...done! Your S flag is now set to off!
Now you've unlocked your phone, simply flash a ROM in recovery (Following proper methods such as loading radios and all that goodness.)
Hope this helps those who are as frustrated as I was!
kekeke. Good write up man. Hopefully this will do as you hope and save some others the trouble.
lol nice post... if you would would have looked at the top of the page you might have saved yourself some time rooting and also writting this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=996616
see the big red letters at the top of the post?
OUTDATED
Augest 14 2011
Unrevoked and AlpharevX released a new version of their http://revolutionary.io/ tool, use it, and preserve your data.
Hi all, I'm running a rooted A500 (Android 3.1 build number Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2) using the 2.6.36 Honeyvillian 1.0 kernel (so I could OC) and would like to upgrade to a rooted ICS. But since I changed from the stock kernel I get a little confused trying to follow other threads on what to do. The threads seem to start out on topic but tend to drift and for somebody like me, that can make it very hard to understand. I'd like to stay away from a custom ROM, no insult to the hard working dev's intended. You guys have saved alot of my devices from ending up on the top shelf of the closet. I'd like to upgrade to a "stock" rooted ICS with proper bootloader, kernel, etc. If I decide later to try a dev's ROM then I'll always have that option, but since I've never messed with ICS...stock may do all I need. I'd like to root for OC because some of the things I do seem to run better if the device is OC'd. So, what I need are a clear set of instructions on what to do. OTA's dont work, I'm guessing thats because of the root and kernel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
There are 2 threads with Stock rooted ICS roms in the developer section. Read each and choose the one that suits you. Also, you may need to separately update the bootloader. To do this there is a new tool in the developer section called afterota 1.02. This will help automate the process for you.
Thanks Cruise, but thats where the problem comes in. I've read over the threads you mentioned and I get lost. Because the threads are a generic install method and cant be refined to match my exact situation I dont know where to start. I dont know if I need to return to stock kernel before I do anything else or if I can flash the new stuff the way it is. Do I need to flash the bootloader first or the ROM and what about flashing recovery? Thats why I asked for a clear step by step, the Dev threads tend to be a little hard to follow for somebody with my novice knowledge.
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Thanks Cruise, but thats where the problem comes in. I've read over the threads you mentioned and I get lost. Because the threads are a generic install method and cant be refined to match my exact situation I dont know where to start. I dont know if I need to return to stock kernel before I do anything else or if I can flash the new stuff the way it is. Do I need to flash the bootloader first or the ROM and what about flashing recovery? Thats why I asked for a clear step by step, the Dev threads tend to be a little hard to follow for somebody with my novice knowledge.
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If you want to go completely stock (stock kernel, non-rooted), then you need only to install one of the Stock ICS Roms. This set's your bootloader back to a stock condition. So that's simple enough. You can do this through CWM
You said you're on Honeyomb right now. So my suggestion, is to follow these steps to upgrade your a500 to ICS.Go Here and read the steps;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Pay attention to step 4. You have a choice. Stock Rom with Full Root, or (in small print (stock rom no root).
If you decide to install Stock Rom No Root, then skip steps 5 and 6. Just copy the file to your EXT SD Card, boot to your recovery (pwr & Vol-) and install Zip From SD. It'll be a done deal. Recovery gone, ICS Stock bootloader and rom.
I have you do steps 1-3 because I want you to write down your UID!!!!!! It's the only thing that will save you if something messes up.
Then you can decide if you want to root and install some custom stuff later.
MD
MD, can you run setCPU w/o Root? I didn't think so. Since this OP requests the ability to OC specifically I think that the steps listed would all need to be followed in Civato's post.
RR, Here are the steps I recommend, it's an opinion, and I think the best route to take as a fairly novice rooter, I've done my A500 many times and BN Nooks, but nothing else and am not a DEV, but have professionally been in IT for 20 years...so I use novice loosely here...
First, know why you're getting your CPUID:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25429111#post25429111
Don't forget to BACKUP!!
Second, select which ROM you want on your tab, I recommend putting a couple on the MicroSD card so that you can test them. DON'T INSTALL ANYTHING, JUST PICK A COUPLE OF ROMS AND PUT THE ZIPS ON THE SD.
Don't forget to BACKUP!!
Third, follow the steps in the post that MD listed, read twice, run once...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Don't forget to BACKUP!!
Fourth, flash one of the ROMs you chose previously while in recovery. Can't give you steps on this because they are all different unless you're just using the option in step 4 of the above post (stock w/ root)
Don't forget to BACKUP!!
Fifth, not sure if you can OC the stock w/ root or not, but if not pick a custom ROM and test several, they're all great, and see what fits your needs best. I use Flexreaper Extreme and love it, posted below, but look at ALL of them and find the one you like best, they're all GREAT! We have great DEVs here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22964651&postcount=1
Don't forget to BACKUP!!
Good Luck, Have fun, and did I mention to make sure you Backup before each step so that you can get back to that point if you run into issues, and make sure you write down or put in a text file on a different device your CPUID...both very important.
Good luck again!
-DB
Thanks everybody for the info but I think I'll be staying on HC for now. The linked threads are the problem I mentioned in the OP. If you look at those threads with novice eyes they are incredibly hard to follow. Not sure why I cant find simple instructions but I do appreciate everyone's help. Maybe somebody will come up with a guide for dummies. Until then I guess I'm stuck with HC. Thanks again for the info.
Mate, it can be daunting even to experienced flashers...
My advice, go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
This has been cleaned up to make it easy to understand...
I use the manual method to go to apx mode but each to their own...
Now, follow each step. Make sure each step has been followed EXACTLY. Don't skip ahead or you will regret it, sooner than later...
If you have a doubt, go back a step.
Good idea to read through to the end first, especially the bit about checking you sdk...
Good luck....
Step 1: Install Acer drivers. DONE
Step 2: Get cpuid. DONE used afterota, got cpuid and SBK.
Step 3: Get SBK. DONE (see Step 2) I guess I could verify my cpuid and SBK
using the link in this step.
Step 4: Place ROM's on SD card. DONE
Steps 5 & 6: Enter APX mode and Installing ICS bootloader. NOT DONE
I downloaded the apx utility tool and the V7 flash package. The flash package does NOT contain an .a500apx file. The utility tool instructions say to select the .a500apx file NOT the .zip. Where do I find the correct .a500apx flash package? The last step in the Automated Flashing Tools section says to turn off the tablet and power on. I've read you're supposed to flash a ROM before turning off the tablet. Which one is correct? Can I do this with my current configuration as described in the OP or do I need to return my kernel to stock? And last...is ICS really worth the trouble? Thanks again for everybody's input. I do appreciate everybody taking the time to help out.
realityrat said:
Step 1: Install Acer drivers. DONE
Step 2: Get cpuid. DONE used afterota, got cpuid and SBK.
Step 3: Get SBK. DONE (see Step 2) I guess I could verify my cpuid and SBK
using the link in this step.
Step 4: Place ROM's on SD card. DONE
Steps 5 & 6: Enter APX mode and Installing ICS bootloader. NOT DONE
I downloaded the apx utility tool and the V7 flash package. The flash package does NOT contain an .a500apx file. The utility tool instructions say to select the .a500apx file NOT the .zip. Where do I find the correct .a500apx flash package? The last step in the Automated Flashing Tools section says to turn off the tablet and power on. I've read you're supposed to flash a ROM before turning off the tablet. Which one is correct? Can I do this with my current configuration as described in the OP or do I need to return my kernel to stock? And last...is ICS really worth the trouble? Thanks again for everybody's input. I do appreciate everybody taking the time to help out.
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According to the written steps., you have to download the flash package you want to use from here;
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/bundles/20120527/
Save then to the same directory you unzipped the tools.
Just checked and everything is in order, so looks like you missed a step
Actually, you really don't have to flash a rom before restarting. If you have a ICS rom installed, more than likely it will boot. (I hope) However, most custom roms have kernels altered to work with the unlocked bootloader. But I would try with your current ICS configuration. If you have any issues, then you can install the custom ICS rom that you saved on your SD Card.
Is it worth it? I think so. Eventually, all support for HC based roms will end. It's the nature of the beast. Most people will be on ICS, and if you have issues with HC, you may not get any recent support.
It's like having a Froyo rom, and trying to get support when most are on Gingerbread and moving to ICS.
You will get responses like "upgrade your device". I will in the near future, end all support for my HC based roms.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
According to the written steps., you have to download the flash package you want to use from here;
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/bundles/20120527/
Save then to the same directory you unzipped the tools.
Just checked and everything is in order, so looks like you missed a step
Actually, you really don't have to flash a rom before restarting. If you have a ICS rom installed, more than likely it will boot. (I hope) However, most custom roms have kernels altered to work with the unlocked bootloader. But I would try with your current ICS configuration. If you have any issues, then you can install the custom ICS rom that you saved on your SD Card.
Is it worth it? I think so. Eventually, all support for HC based roms will end. It's the nature of the beast. Most people will be on ICS, and if you have issues with HC, you may not get any recent support.
It's like having a Froyo rom, and trying to get support when most are on Gingerbread and moving to ICS.
You will get responses like "upgrade your device". I will in the near future, end all support for my HC based roms.
MD
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Thanks for the response MD but I still get confused on the step to download the flash package. When I save the file to my computer it no longer has .a500apx in the file name or extension. for example, "a500-icsv6-pubrecovery0.2.a500apx" (from the index of bundles) is downloaded and saved as "a500-icsv6-pubrecovery0.2.zip" so do I extract it and select that file when asked by the utility tool? The guide for the tool says not to select the .zip but to select the .a500apx file. but I dont see one to select.
Also, you said I didnt have to worry about flashing the ROM before restarting. I am currently running HC 3.1 so will an ICS bootloader boot to a HC ROM.
Again, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. It is really appreciated.
realityrat said:
Thanks for the response MD but I still get confused on the step to download the flash package. When I save the file to my computer it no longer has .a500apx in the file name or extension. for example, "a500-icsv6-pubrecovery0.2.a500apx" (from the index of bundles) is downloaded and saved as "a500-icsv6-pubrecovery0.2.zip" so do I extract it and select that file when asked by the utility tool? The guide for the tool says not to select the .zip but to select the .a500apx file. but I dont see one to select.
Also, you said I didnt have to worry about flashing the ROM before restarting. I am currently running HC 3.1 so will an ICS bootloader boot to a HC ROM.
Again, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. It is really appreciated.
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Ok, the link I sent you, is an index of all apx files. It should download as an apx file (I just now checked, and it downloaded and saved as an apx.)
Not sure why they are saving as zips on your system, as none of them are in a zip format. Try doing a "file save as"
Sorry for confusion about rom. I forgot you have an HC rom. I'm running several threads right now for folks with issues. Downlaod an ICS rom to your SD card, so you can install it after you update your bootloader.
MD
EDIT: If you still have issues getting the apx files, let me know, and I'll re-package them in a real zip file and upload it for you.
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Ok, the link I sent you, is an index of all apx files. It should download as an apx file (I just now checked, and it downloaded and saved as an apx.)
Not sure why they are saving as zips on your system, as none of them are in a zip format. Try doing a "file save as"
Sorry for confusion about rom. I forgot you have an HC rom. I'm running several threads right now for folks with issues. Downlaod an ICS rom to your SD card, so you can install it after you update your bootloader.
MD
EDIT: If you still have issues getting the apx files, let me know, and I'll re-package them in a real zip file and upload it for you.
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Thanks MD, trying to download the apx files doesnt work for me. Not sure why but .zip is the only option I'm given even if i use "save as". So if you could upload the files for me I'd appreciate it. Also, since I will have to disconnect the tablet from the PC after flashing the bootloader can I just power it off, disconnect from PC, reboot into recovery and then flash the new ICS ROM? I also want to be sure that coming from a stock (but rooted) HC rom with a custom kernel wont affect anything. Thanks again for all your help.
realityrat said:
Thanks MD, trying to download the apx files doesnt work for me. Not sure why but .zip is the only option I'm given even if i use "save as". So if you could upload the files for me I'd appreciate it. Also, since I will have to disconnect the tablet from the PC after flashing the bootloader can I just power it off, disconnect from PC, reboot into recovery and then flash the new ICS ROM? I also want to be sure that coming from a stock (but rooted) HC rom with a custom kernel wont affect anything. Thanks again for all your help.
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I zipped 4 apx packages for your 500. They have the ICS Booltoader and different recoveries. Unzip them to the same folder as your installation package.
http://www.4shared.com/zip/9TE6rTH-/500Bootloader_package.html
Yes, after you finish the bootloader/recovery installation process, turn tablet off. Press and hold Vol- and PWR till you see 2 lines of text in upper left corner, then release both. This will be your recovery menu. From here, you need to follow the instructions from the Rom page where you got your new Rom for the installation. Pretty simple really.
Also, I can't advise you on which recovery to use. I haven't tried the public recovery or TWRP yet.
MD
Thanks MD. Got the files downloaded. I'm gonna read over the threads a few times and make sure I havent missed anything and I also want to research some of the ROM's available. I'll probably give it a try in the next few days. Thanks again for all your help.
**UPDATE**
After reading the threads multiple times and following the instructions carefully I am now running ICS 4.0.3 with updated bootloader!! Everything went fine with only a couple problems that I was easily able to overcome. I'd like to address those problems so if anybody else has problems, 1: when entering the sbk its important to note that the spaces between the sets of numbers ARE needed, and the 0x at the beginning of each set has to be typed with a lowercase "x". 2: I used ezterry ICS 1.031.00stock- full root with busybox, and more tweaks and a500 public recovery. Following the instructions for this ROM I used the "clean up tablet" option in recovery. This DOES NOT do a full data wipe. So first boot had my custom boot animation and all my other apps and settings still there. ICS didnt like this and kept forcing reboots. I had to do a full data wipe and all is good now. I'm on ICS rooted stock and OC'd and loving it. Thank you all for your help, without your input I dont know if I would've tried this but I'm glad I did and I really appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy schedules to help some guy in NY get some ICS love. Thank you all again!
So i just got this s7 edge on android 6.0 now i wanted to get it to 7 but i see no software update area does anyone know why or can help me its versoin f of the phone and im new to these ill attach screen shots as well
You can update your rom by 2 methods:
1 - Go to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and put your S7 model (like G935F), search for your country or a country that you want to. Download the rom, and in the same page if you scrow down, you'll see the instructions, click on Odin. Go to http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows and download this drivers. On instructions page, have a step by step in order to install corectly the rom.
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawiIZ4bAV8 Folow these steps, and after finish, go to the android development page right here https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development and search for a rom that you like and install it.
On the second method you will root your phone, so you WILL lose (if you have Of Course) your waranty.
You can pm me if you want.