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(Help Needed) I think I BRICKED my phone

Hey guys,
I've been reading a lot of the threads and it's pretty awesome how helpful everyone is. Could someone try and help me?
Here's what I've done. I started with a new Evo.
**Rooting Method**
-downloaded PC36IMG.Zip & evorecovery from Toastcfh
-Copied PC36IMG.Zip to SD card on phone
-While in bootloader, I started the update and rebooted
-It powered on, I removed the PC36IMG.Zip file from the SD card
-I powered it off and back on.
**Auto Recovery Method**
-I donated money for the "ROM Manager" by ClockworkMod and installed
-Then I selected "reboot into Recovery" and Powered off the phone
-I powered back up and nothing seemed to be different about the phone. I don’t get how I’m supposed to know it’s rooted.
ANYWAYS THAT’S THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS NOW
I did the Auto Recovery Method steps again and now IT WON’T TURN ON NO MATTER WHAT MODE.
I tried:
Taking out the battery, taking out the SD card, tried starting it in bootloader (vol down + power).
IS MY PHONE A BRICK NOW?
If so how can I fix this and if I can’t fix it, how do I return it without showing I voided my warranty? I’d prefer fixing it if I can.

1st check and make sure your batt. Didn't die

slimm9969 said:
IS MY PHONE A BRICK NOW?
If so how can I fix this and if I can’t fix it, how do I return it without showing I voided my warranty? I’d prefer fixing it if I can.
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if your phone doesn't doesn't turn on at all, there is no way to tell you voided the warranty. However, it is extremely difficult to brick these phones if you don't flash gsm roms/radios.
Make sure the battery isn't dead.

yes, and always do this stuff with the charger plugged in when flashing roms.

Does the Orange(not full)/ Green(Full) charing LED come on at the top of the phone when it is plugged in? If so charge it til green and try again.

moved to general forum.

so it won't even show the htc evo 4g bootscreern? try plugging it in the computer and try adb shell on it with EVO-recovery.zip to see if it connects. If it does, reboot recovery.

Use the RUU..

No lights at all. It's like there isn't a battery in the phone.
Someone suggested the battery might have went out. Shouldn't it still turn on or show an orange light with the plug. I think it should still turn on even without a battery when it's plugged in. ??

HOLD UP!!
WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME i TOOK THE BATTERY OUT AND WHEN i GOT HOME i PUT IT BACK IN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. I STILL NEED TO FIX THE WHOLE ROOT THING.
How do I know if I rooted it (part 1)?

slimm9969 said:
WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME i TOOK THE BATTERY OUT AND WHEN i GOT HOME i PUT IT BACK IN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. I STILL NEED TO FIX THE WHOLE ROOT THING.
How do I know if I rooted it (part 1)?
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Try to boot the phone into recovery using the evo recover.zip in part one
Rename or remove the pci.img w.e from your sd
Turn the phone off hold down vol. Down and power let it check click down on volume then click power button and boot into recovery then.....
download it unzip it onto your desktop open it up right click on recovery.bat if you on Windows click run. as admin if the screen goes up and just goes away then just click on recovery.bat normally you may have to click on it a few times if it runs and doesn't boot into rec. The 1st time.

The reason it didn't boot is because the "internal memory" had to be "reset", the only "real" way to do that is to take out the battery and wait about 1 minute, then snap it back in and boot up. - Correct me if I'm wrong about that.
So... My theory would be that if It had not needed to been reset to boot up, then It didn't Root... ??

Ok, that sounds logit. But, if you can entertain my questions just a little longer?
What is the rooting going to do to my phone? And what is the NAND Uprotect going to do?

slimm9969 said:
Ok, that sounds logit. But, if you can entertain my questions just a little longer?
What is the rooting going to do to my phone? And what is the NAND Uprotect going to do?
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Its going to let you run custom roms such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698350

slimm9969 said:
Ok, that sounds logit. But, if you can entertain my questions just a little longer?
What is the rooting going to do to my phone? And what is the NAND Uprotect going to do?
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Heres a list of roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698044

slimm9969 said:
How do I know if I rooted it (part 1)?
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Install Terminal Emulator from the Market (free). Launch the terminal, and enter 'su' and press enter. You should be at a root prompt (#). Confirm by typing 'id'; It should return 'uid=0(root) gid=0(root)'

slimm9969 said:
Ok, that sounds logit. But, if you can entertain my questions just a little longer?
What is the rooting going to do to my phone? And what is the NAND Uprotect going to do?
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Why the HELL are you here trying to root your phone if you don't even know what it'll do?

MuzikJay said:
Why the HELL are you here trying to root your phone if you don't even know what it'll do?
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I would assume it's so he can learn and progress like the rest of us.
Remember what mom said... If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all.

DaveMW said:
I would assume it's so he can learn and progress like the rest of us.
Remember what mom said... If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all.
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Well if you're doing something that can potentially destroy your $550 dollar device, you should probably first figure out
A: How it's done
B: WHY YOU'RE DOING IT

MuzikJay said:
Well if you're doing something that can potentially destroy your $550 dollar device, you should probably first figure out
A: How it's done
B: WHY YOU'RE DOING IT
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A. WHY YOURE DOING IT
and THEN
B. How it's done
i dunno i agree with you.. lol

So is this information correct?

I ve read that those replacement new vibrants with hardware keys disabled wont get in to download mode once you are stuck on that computer and the phone icon screen. There is no way to get out of it am i right?

anyone?....

I replaced my phone because of that and I couldn't get it back to download mode.
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redwolf313k said:
I replaced my phone because of that and I couldn't get it back to download mode.
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were you rooted and what rom did you have on? and does tmobile care if you have custom rom and if the phone is rooted?

wow you guys are jerks.... why cant you reply

flameinthefire said:
wow you guys are jerks.... why cant you reply
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I guess you just answered your own question.
Really, though, this question has been answered a hundred times on this very forum. Maybe people are tired of new threads popping up constantly asking other people to take time to do research for people that obviously can't be bothered to do it for themselves. Search first, then ask if you can't find an answer...preferably in a relevant existing thread instead of creating 10 new ones. The other users of this forum aren't here to be your free research monkeys.
...and again, insulting people isn't going to make them want to help you. If you want people to be friendly and considerate you need to give that back...it's a 2-way street. Nobody here is being paid.
*prepares to be flamed by the OP...again*

If you have root then you can use adb to get into download mode by typing "reboot download mode", if you don't have root then you can't use adb.
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AustinKnight45 said:
If you have root then you can use adb to get into download mode by typing "reboot download mode", if you don't have root then you can't use adb.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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yea i have root but the phone is stuck on the computer screen and my computer wont recognize it

AustinKnight45 said:
If you have root then you can use adb to get into download mode by typing "reboot download mode", if you don't have root then you can't use adb.
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are you retarded???
you obviously share the same sickness as the OP "cantgoogleshitaphobia"
you can too use adb without root, how do you think people locked out of hardware recovery are even getting rooted in the first place? (and dont say one click root cause if you knew anything then youd also know that program uses adb as well)
the only thing you have to do to get adb to work is turn on usb debugging and have good drivers installed.
to the OP just cause you ask a question dont mean crap, you dont come in demanding a response to a question that has been answered time and time again in this very forum. I usually find posts like these and still help out with a link if its already on my subscribe list but your just an ass for the way youve gone about it, sorry not everyone works within your mighty time frame

p()()pypants said:
are you retarded???
you obviously share the same sickness as the OP "cantgoogleshitaphobia"
you can too use adb without root, how do you think people locked out of hardware recovery are even getting rooted in the first place? (and dont say one click root cause if you knew anything then youd also know that program uses adb as well)
the only thing you have to do to get adb to work is turn on usb debugging and have good drivers installed.
to the OP just cause you ask a question dont mean crap, you dont come in demanding a response to a question that has been answered time and time again in this very forum. I usually find posts like these and still help out with a link if its already on my subscribe list but your just an ass for the way youve gone about it, sorry not everyone works within your mighty time frame
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ok i get your point but just tell me this is there anyway to unbrick my phone? i have tried all the methods

flameinthefire said:
ok i get your point but just tell me this is there anyway to unbrick my phone? i have tried all the methods
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So how many phones have you messed up now?

Chalup said:
So how many phones have you messed up now?
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only this one

flameinthefire said:
only this one
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If your phone is on the phone != computer screen and you can't enter download mode via the volume keys - you're bricked. You can't fix it unless you can enter download mode, and some versions of the phone you can't enter download or recovery modes via any keypresses. Since you're on the phone != computer screen, you also can't connect to the phone with ADB - so you're boned like a few other people here.
See this other thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764360
And this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771247
And next time, be patient and don't act like a **** when people don't reply. Not everyone knows your particular situation or can give you a solution on a silver platter.

The irony in this is that the junior member has better forum manners than the senior member. Just thought i would point that out. lol

n00bish said:
If your phone is on the phone != computer screen and you can't enter download mode via the volume keys - you're bricked. You can't fix it unless you can enter download mode, and some versions of the phone you can't enter download or recovery modes via any keypresses. Since you're on the phone != computer screen, you also can't connect to the phone with ADB - so you're boned like a few other people here.
See this other thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764360
And this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771247
And next time, be patient and don't act like a **** when people don't reply. Not everyone knows your particular situation or can give you a solution on a silver platter.
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ok thanks. i was just frustrated and nervous but tmobile is sending me another one. this phone was on vibrant rom and rooted if they find out is there going to be a issue? i am thinking that only way to get back is flashing stock odin again and once they do that it wont be rooted again. so i should be good. what do you think.

Yes should flash the original rom cuz if Tmo find out they are going to make u paid the original price of the phone not the discount or insurance price either. Reason I know cuz I know several people that work with Tmo corporate store not affiliate stores.

flameinthefire said:
ok thanks. i was just frustrated and nervous but tmobile is sending me another one. this phone was on vibrant rom and rooted if they find out is there going to be a issue? i am thinking that only way to get back is flashing stock odin again and once they do that it wont be rooted again. so i should be good. what do you think.
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I am fairly new here but how can you flash with odin if you can't get in DL mode? And if you could flash stock, why didn't you in the first place and start over? Just tossing out some ideas.

flameinthefire said:
ok i get your point but just tell me this is there anyway to unbrick my phone? i have tried all the methods
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IF you had got the point you would have done your research there and then instead of asking another question.

[Q] MYT4G recovery mode

how do you put the myt4G in to recovery mode?

Wow not to be rude but did you try the search button......hold down the power button and the volume down button at the same time while the phone is off. The select recovery
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i did and i tried search by looking up hbooting myt4g recovery mode couldn't find nothing i even googled it and found this method your giving me but for some reason when i hold down home and power then let go of power button it fastboots..

but now i realized its the vol button i was looking at the myt3G recovery...thank you.

this is not working for me BTW.... can anyone else help out?

l0uisz said:
this is not working for me BTW.... can anyone else help out?
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You have to have fastboot unselected before it will work. I'm looking into rooting my wife's mt4g, and that took me forever to figure out.
I have a vibrant, so I'm new around these parts. Still doing my research before taking the plunge.

lol! wow thanks i wouldve never figured that out hah! yea well this is very helpful here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996 hoping that you know how to use ADB of course =) now i am ready to root !
OH! btw how do you get off recovery mode ? do u just pull the batt out?

l0uisz said:
lol! wow thanks i wouldve never figured that out hah! yea well this is very helpful here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996 hoping that you know how to use ADB of course =) now i am ready to root !
OH! btw how do you get off recovery mode ? do u just pull the batt out?
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factory recovery image? that i am aware of, yes. but i might be incorrect on that.

bnielsen40 said:
You have to have fastboot unselected before it will work. I'm looking into rooting my wife's mt4g, and that took me forever to figure out.
I have a vibrant, so I'm new around these parts. Still doing my research before taking the plunge.
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Please use the term quick boot when referring to the reboot option that does not fully restart the phone.
Use 'fastboot' to refer to the low level utility / protocol that allows image (ROM,etc) flashing via USB

l0uisz said:
lol! wow thanks i wouldve never figured that out hah! yea well this is very helpful here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996 hoping that you know how to use ADB of course =) now i am ready to root !
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No problem (clicky the thanks button ). I was actually leaning toward this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225. I'm still trying to determine the difference between it and the one you linked. The main purpose will not be really to flash any roms (she likes the stock), but to resolve some minor issues she has w/ her device. For example, her market fc's every time it updates - it's getting old to have to uninstall updates before she can even access the market. So I'm wanting to root so I can use TB to freeze the market updater.
cal3thousand said:
Please use the term quick boot when referring to the reboot option that does not fully restart the phone.
Use 'fastboot' to refer to the low level utility / protocol that allows image (ROM,etc) flashing via USB
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Aha...see this is the stuff I need to learn - I simply used that term b/c it's what was in the reboot option. So it sounds like "fastboot" is the same as Downloading mode on my vibrant, correct? In other words, roms can be flashed via either clockwork or a usb connection to a computer while the device is in fastboot...?
I need to find a tutorial that explains the basics for the mt4g. It's a pretty different animal than my vibrant. I'm creating my own flashable mods for my vibrant, yet I pick up my wife's mt4g and I'm back to square one. Fruustratting!

If you already flashed it, Power Off > Hold Vol Down + Power until booted > Vol Down to recovery and select

bnielsen40 said:
No problem (clicky the thanks button ). I was actually leaning toward this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225. I'm still trying to determine the difference between it and the one you linked. The main purpose will not be really to flash any roms (she likes the stock), but to resolve some minor issues she has w/ her device. For example, her market fc's every time it updates - it's getting old to have to uninstall updates before she can even access the market. So I'm wanting to root so I can use TB to freeze the market updater.
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thats what i want i don't want to deal with flashing roms and all that crap lol i just want ROOT and keep it stock i just better not forget to UNroot before accepting an OTA update lol

hey i'am successfully rooted now with stock ROM! with the link i gave you! i think you should use the one i gave you its more detailed that the one you linked to me...theres a few things missing there in your link.

[Q] NAND Rom flashing

Don't be decieved by the title.
My problem is that I literally can't seem to figure out what I need to do to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166948
The Dorimanx rom.
I've downloaded it. but how do I flash it on the phone.
What I don't understand is that my first rom, Dandiest, came with a package, had an installer and everything. Installer.exe, DAF.exe, the things I needed to flash it.
I downloaded the Dorimanx rom, and I couldn't find any of those things there.
Nor could I find a simple explanation on how to get it on, probably because it is assumed you know what you're doing before getting it.
I've read at least half a dozen threads on how to, etc. and I still am absolutely lost. It's just very confusing, even though I have actually read the "first flashing rom" guide thing.
Call me stupid, but I literally just do not understand.

lol, calm down .. and welcome aboard.
There is no reason for us to call you stupid, we were all noobs at a point in time.
And (I'm certain) you did your part of reading and searching.
All what you have to do is follow this tut by me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16528026&postcount=7
But swap step 8 with your ROM (obviously )
Over time, you won't need this.
[Presuming you don't want swap]

Marvlesz said:
lol, calm down .. and welcome aboard.
There is no reason for us to call you stupid, we were all noobs at a point in time.
And (I'm certain) you did your part of reading and searching.
All what you have to do is follow this tut by me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16528026&postcount=7
But swap step 8 with your ROM (obviously )
Over time, you won't need this.
[Presuming you don't want swap]
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cheers mate, though. Unless I don't have more than 150mb~ left for apps I don't want swap.
As far as I understand, it's an extension for the internal memory? right now i have nearly 1 gig on the Dandiest rom.
Anyways, thank you for your post mate.

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cheers mate, though. Unless I don't have more than 150mb~ left for apps I don't want swap.
As far as I understand, it's an extension for the internal memory? right now i have nearly 1 gig on the Dandiest rom.
Anyways, thank you for your post mate.
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You are welcome, I am glad I was able to help you.
Swap is an (sort of) extension to the RAM, and not to your internal.
After flashing, you'll have more than 150 for apps, yes.

Marvlesz said:
You are welcome, I am glad I was able to help you.
Swap is an (sort of) extension to the RAM, and not to your internal.
After flashing, you'll have more than 150 for apps, yes.
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Unfortunately the problem now is that the application will not connect to my phone... How do I fix that?
It recognizes USB (Serial -> USB thing) but won't connect.

What's won't connect to what?
In which step are you exactly stuck?
Do you have the required drivers? if not, you can install them by pressing the "Drivers" button on the HD2 Toolkit.

Marvlesz said:
What's won't connect to what?
In which step are you exactly stuck?
Do you have the required drivers? if not, you can install them by pressing the "Drivers" button on the HD2 Toolkit.
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I didn't install the drivers at that time, no.
Though, when I run the .exe's it just opens a cmd, runs some stuff, then closes. is that right?

Basementnugget said:
I didn't install the drivers at that time, no.
Though, when I run the .exe's it just opens a cmd, runs some stuff, then closes. is that right?
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Which exe are you alluding to? Within the toolkit? If memory serves most options should bring up another window that you need to go through. Make sure you've started the toolkit as administrator (right click). And if its not connecting properly you may just need to disconnect and reconnect.

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Which exe are you alluding to? Within the toolkit? If memory serves most options should bring up another window that you need to go through. Make sure you've started the toolkit as administrator (right click). And if its not connecting properly you may just need to disconnect and reconnect.
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Indeed, what .exe? is it the toolkit? if yes, then you must be doing something wrong. Because the toolkit has a GUI, not texted. Make sure you have installed it, and run it as an admin.

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Indeed, what .exe? is it the toolkit? if yes, then you must be doing something wrong. Because the toolkit has a GUI, not texted. Make sure you have installed it, and run it as an admin.
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Not the toolkit, the drivers. You told me to download the drivers.
when I execute both the exe's, All I get is a CMD window, and it closes back down once it runs for approx half a second.
I was asking if that was correct, for installing the drivers.

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Not the toolkit, the drivers. You told me to download the drivers.
when I execute both the exe's, All I get is a CMD window, and it closes back down once it runs for approx half a second.
I was asking if that was correct, for installing the drivers.
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I think that's allright.
To check if drivers are already there - enter bootloader mode (power + VolDown) and after that plug it via USB to your PC. If you hear sound of connecting device, i say its ok.
You won't have access to data on your phone, it won't show as a removable disc. In my case "My devices" shows my phone as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM". So if you hear that sound, just go to another step, to MAGLDR install. It should work.
I use this ROM myself, and its awesome. Hope this helps

Marquo said:
I think that's allright.
To check if drivers are already there - enter bootloader mode (power + VolDown) and after that plug it via USB to your PC. If you hear sound of connecting device, i say its ok.
You won't have access to data on your phone, it won't show as a removable disc. In my case "My devices" shows my phone as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM". So if you hear that sound, just go to another step, to MAGLDR install. It should work.
I use this ROM myself, and its awesome. Hope this helps
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power + voldown gets me into the red/green/blue screen. Surely that isn't the bootloader.
Right now It won't connect anyway though.
EDIT:
I reconnected it into a diff port, now windows auto installed some HTC USB connect stuff. now it does recognize it. This was the required stuff?

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power + voldown gets me into the red/green/blue screen. Surely that isn't the bootloader.
Right now It won't connect anyway though.
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I reconnected it into a diff port, now windows auto installed some HTC USB connect stuff. now it does recognize it. This was the required stuff?
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That IS what we call a bootloader mode. I think it is what was needed. Now proceed with next steps and enjoy new rom

Marquo said:
That IS what we call a bootloader mode. I think it is what was needed. Now proceed with next steps and enjoy new rom
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Cheers mate. it flashed, running for about an hour now. All my aps back on it. and dear jesus it is fast compared to the other rom I had. this is fantastic.

Basementnugget said:
Cheers mate. it flashed, running for about an hour now. All my aps back on it. and dear jesus it is fast compared to the other rom I had. this is fantastic.
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Glad You like it. Remember that it is still developed, what means that some problems may, and probably will ocurr. If so, report at ROM thread(i see that you achieved 10-post level ). With my set, i haven't had any problems, i think im gonna wait with upgrade
Cheers

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Glad You like it. Remember that it is still developed, what means that some problems may, and probably will ocurr. If so, report at ROM thread(i see that you achieved 10-post level ). With my set, i haven't had any problems, i think im gonna wait with upgrade
Cheers
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As far as I know i'm using the very latest ROM. And haven't had any problems so far. It's absolutely lightning fast. even though I have no idea if I did it right with the memory selecting stuff. I just did the 150+5mb. And suppose that is correct.
But yeah, zero problems. lightspeed. so im absolutely pleased. But I suppose if your rom is working fine.
Never change something that is working correctly.

Rooting The T-Mobile V20

Trying to get my V20 rooted I figured since it's been awhile I'd try and ask hopping not to get my head ripped off about rooting this beast. I would greatly appreciate some help. Tried in the past failed miserably.

ice5192 said:
Trying to get my V20 rooted I figured since it's been awhile I'd try and ask hopping not to get my head ripped off about rooting this beast. I would greatly appreciate some help. Tried in the past failed miserably.
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I am coming from the Note 7 and Samsung background. I was apart of the Tekhd team. When the note 7 starting exploding and I had to turn it in I got the v10 to test then I prefer ordered the v20.
I just need some pointers on what I need to do the rooting process on this phone is very different from what I have been used to...

how have you failed ? what methods have you used? .. ill help you out as much as i can. i had trouble rooting before so i feel your pain

Just updated to lastest version.

xDEMON87x said:
how have you failed ? what methods have you used? .. ill help you out as much as i can. i had trouble rooting before so i feel your pain
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Which version should I use? I have the lastest update now.

Hey,
Just follow the Recowvery thread, then install whatever ROM you want after you have TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594

I'll try I do have the newest build. December release.

ice5192 said:
I'll try I do have the newest build. December release.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZEL96MPLvY , follow this guide..

xDEMON87x said:
, follow this guide..
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O tried this but when I got to type the dirtycow commands it simply doesn't find it it says no such file directory exist

egren58 said:
O tried this but when I got to type the dirtycow commands it simply doesn't find it it says no such file directory exist
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Before copy twrp.img to internal storage, make sure the name is exactly twrp.img (it MUST be all lower case).
SuperSU file must be copied to memory card.

Anyone free this Saturday willing to help me root I have tried every method... I do where I have done wrong

egren58 said:
Anyone free this Saturday willing to help me root I have tried every method... I do where I have done wrong
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I & a few others used this a few times,the still pics might be better since it gives you time to reread any step. I put some tips in the comment section. It's basically be the manual dirtycow way (thread with the 120+ pages).
http://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-t-mobile-lg-v20-using-dirty-cow-0175329/

2muchspl said:
I & a few others used this a few times,the still pics might be better since it gives you time to reread any step. I put some tips in the comment section. It's basically be the manual dirtycow way (thread with the 120+ pages).
http://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-t-mobile-lg-v20-using-dirty-cow-0175329/
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I figured it out. It turns out that I was using the smaller portable version of adb I went ahead and install android sdk n all the files again n it worked perfectly!! ????

egren58 said:
I figured it out. It turns out that I was using the smaller portable version of adb I went ahead and install android sdk n all the files again n it worked perfectly!!
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Congrats & welcome to the club!!!:good:
Don't forget not to do a factory reset from inside Android,only in TWRP.

2muchspl said:
Congrats & welcome to the club!!!:good:
Don't forget not to do a factory reset from inside Android,only in TWRP.
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I formated data bia twrp when I first booted. But one thing is.. I cant figure out how to boot into twrp is it power and volume up?

egren58 said:
I formated data bia twrp when I first booted. But one thing is.. I cant figure out how to boot into twrp is it power and volume up?
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Power and Volume down

2muchspl said:
Power and Volume down
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Yeah.. Doesn't do anything but take a screenshot than it just sits there.. Wtf

egren58 said:
Yeah.. Doesn't do anything but take a screenshot than it just sits there.. Wtf
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Sorry should have added this is during the boot up stage..here is a copy & paste I keep handy:
While the device is powered off, press and hold Vol - and Power button. When you see the LG logo quickly release only the power button and re-press and hold the power button (Never let go of the Vol - button) This will boot you into the LG Factory reset screen. ONLY USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE TWRP INSTALLED!!!!! OTHERWISE YOU WILL FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE!!!!! Choose yes to both options and you will be rebooted into TWRP. TWRP intercepts this command and ignores the factory reset part.

xDEMON87x said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZEL96MPLvY , follow this guide..
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When you state follow this guide ( i have to say the LG dev community is kinda of rude and does not even explain anything to new comers from other devices...) Do you mean i need to follow every step or some steps this is why i say the LG Dev community is all over the place nothing is set in stone there is not one way to do like most Samsung users are used to. I would hope that you could elaborate a little more if you are offering to help.
I am not trying to be a jerk i'm just use to nicer dev community. I have done dev work... I have not had any other device besides Samsung for the longest time and i and will be switching back once the S8 or note 8 comes out.
To get me but i would like to root this device and i would like more then a point here to do it because you don't have some time to explain what needs to be done....
Again i am not trying to be rude just trying to learn the process on the LG dev side... Do not want to brick my device if i can prevent it.

ice5192 said:
When you state follow this guide ( i have to say the LG dev community is kinda of rude and does not even explain anything to new comers from other devices...) Do you mean i need to follow every step or some steps this is why i say the LG Dev community is all over the place nothing is set in stone there is not one way to do like most Samsung users are used to. I would hope that you could elaborate a little more if you are offering to help.
I am not trying to be a jerk i'm just use to nicer dev community. I have done dev work... I have not had any other device besides Samsung for the longest time and i and will be switching back once the S8 or note 8 comes out.
To get me but i would like to root this device and i would like more then a point here to do it because you don't have some time to explain what needs to be done....
Again i am not trying to be rude just trying to learn the process on the LG dev side... Do not want to brick my device if i can prevent it.
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Yes every step i am new as well and i got to say this was the most complex toot i have ever done. But every single comand bust be typed.. Ignore the $ sign. Install sdk not the smaller version of adb.