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Any way to unroot and go back to stock?

Long story but I screwed up my permaroot and cannot figure out how to continue. Is there any method to flash back to full stock if I cannot do "su" (i get an "unknown user root" error). Thanks.
Mark
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Edit for length.

Thanks. Wasn't working for me, but the guys helped my use the alternate approach AND change the perms on su and that got me to a point I could start over again.

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works great for me

Scared to root

Can anyone give me a FOOL proof way to root my phone, without bricking it, thank you
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Superoneclick root. Google it
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gotgohan said:
Can anyone give me a FOOL proof way to root my phone, without bricking it, thank you
=)
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Don't root...
Edit: I'm not trying to be a smart ass... just mine sincere advice!

mumilover said:
Don't root...
Edit: I'm not trying to be a smart ass... just mine sincere advice!
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Agreed. Things are far more complex than they were in the early days. It would be a long road. Rooting is the easy part
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johnson8cyl said:
Agreed. Things are far more complex than they were in the early days. It would be a long road. Rooting is the easy part
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I disagree. It took an act of Congress to get root and install a new ROM just 8 months ago. ****'s cake now.

Well I went through a little time being nervous too but I read and read and just did it. Never asked 1 question. Still rarely do. I'm just saying if this is how the journey is starting it's gonna be long.
What phone do u have?
Hboot info?
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What kind of phone u got
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I used to be afraid too, now, can't live without it.
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popasmurfn23 said:
What kind of phone u got
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Since the post is in the myTouch/Magic section, I think that would be the key. Just saying

So there aren't 2 different boards for these phones? 32a-32b?
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johnson8cyl said:
So there aren't 2 different boards for these phones? 32a-32b?
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Doesn't matter for achieving root. That doesn't come into play until your flashing recovery/ROM/kernel.

DonJuan692006 said:
Doesn't matter for achieving root. That doesn't come into play until your flashing recovery/ROM/kernel.
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Ah I see. U think I would know that. Learn something new every day. I figured there would be different root procedures. Thanks for the info
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johnson8cyl said:
Ah I see. U think I would know that. Learn something new every day. I figured there would be different root procedures. Thanks for the info
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Well it's mainly because most of the root procedures include flashing a new recovery/ROM. The idea of rooting in itself isn't device specific. It's simply adding the su binaries to the ROM.

I don't know what Hboot is and i don't know if i have 32a or 32b. I have like 250 mb of memory I think, I read somewhere that 32b has 192? I dunno.
My baseband is 62.50SJ.20.17u_2.22.28.25
Kernel 2.6.32.9-g93b855e
build number 3.56.531.1.cl300801 release keys
How do I know if i have the correct USB drivers installed?:
You NEED to put your phone on USB Debugging mode
You NEED to install make sure the Android drivers for your phone are installed
Make sure you DO NOT mount your SD card.
If you still can't get something to run, try doing it in recovery mode.
I know I can mount my sd card when I use usb, but does that mean the usb drivers are installed?

Do u have sdk installed on your PC?
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I have SDK installed on my pc, but I don't know how to use it.

Well I used that oneclick root and it worked. niiice, although when I go to emulator and type SU nothing happens, but when the program did the root test, it said it was rooted. so I don'tk now

I am not sure on even how to get into any mode after phone is shut off. I want to try installing some roms, but obviously I need radio and spl to install. I don't know how to do that with the MT3G

When u open terminal u get
$
When u type su u should get a new line with
#
Does this happen?
Read the stickies at the top of this general section. U will find all the info u can handle on fastboot,adb,sdk and so on
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Yes i got SU I had to restart the phone to get it to engage.

[Q] Possible to flash CMW after OTA GB update?

Is it possible to flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after applying the 2.3.4 update?

Yes if you have s-off
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How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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shilent said:
How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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no if you have s-off you can flash Clockwork Mod Recovery or you can downgrade

I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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I believe that they are working on a way to break 2.3.4 still. I haven't noticed any post confirming a successful root of the OTA update.
There has been some talk about gingerbreak doing something but it was experimental and I didn't do a whole lot of digging so I wouldn't recommend even trying.

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I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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yes you can downgrade with s-on here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912

shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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Follow the instructions on this thread and you should be able to downgrade then root.

I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Does anyone know if there's an updated guide to downgrading? I think the links (like to download the JAVA JDK) needs to be updated. I've spent hours reading and trying to find exactly what I need to download. I've tried installing 3 different JDK and none of them will let me install the Android SDK.
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...

shilent said:
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
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Isn't that maddening? That pissed me off so bad. I was like come on! Who uses the freaking back button? I mean really?
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dbm0361 said:
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Have you tried mark manning's mod located Here? I believe this would help you with your problem.

I flashed the. Bootloader but get permissions failed on cwm install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16276020
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I'm having trouble deciding exactly how to go about this.

So I just two days ago received my MT4G and am going to root. I received this phone running GB already so I need to downgrade to froyo before rooting. Well I have attempted to follow a few guides on downgrading but have been stopped each time by the part where it says "use visionary to gain temproot" because visionary doesn't work for me on this MT4G.
I have tried using William's beta downgrade one click but not working yet.. any help?
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They mean use visionary method to root regularly after downgrading. When you downgrade, you will go back to froyo being able to root with visionary again.
Downgrade method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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okay, if I the adb so that its just the adb folder on C: drive where do i place the files supposed to be in platform tools?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
okay, if I the adb so that its just the adb folder on C: drive where do i place the files supposed to be in platform tools?
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If i'm reading this correctly.
You would place them in the c:\adb folder
and when you open the CMD prompt you change the drive to c:\adb

So now I have to change all the commands to reflect the folder destination and I will b ok?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
So now I have to change all the commands to reflect the folder destination and I will b ok?
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You just just change you directory.
for example my computer pops up
Code:
C:\Documents and Settings\KOI User>
when i got into the CMD promt
so i use the cd c:\adb to change the directory
so it will look something like this
Code:
C:\Documents and Settings\KOI User>cd c:\adb
c:\adb
then i can just push/pull/execute what ever i need from the c:\adb folder

alright well I plan to root and all tonight if I have questions can I pm u?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
alright well I plan to root and all tonight if I have questions can I pm u?
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feel more that free to but i'll be honest i rarely surf XDA while i'm at home. I have a 2 year old daughter who is keeping me busy.

neidlinger said:
feel more that free to but i'll be honest i rarely surf XDA while i'm at home. I have a 2 year old daughter who is keeping me busy.
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Ahh alright no problem. Shouldn't have to pm but glad to know u could help
Gratz on the daughter
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How do you change keyboards from rom

I currently have the android revolution Rom and want to get rid of the arrow keys on the bottom of the keyboard.
So I'm guessing I would have to replace the keyboard completly
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mymeatb18 said:
I currently have the android revolution Rom and want to get rid of the arrow keys on the bottom of the keyboard.
So I'm guessing I would have to replace the keyboard completly
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Are u kidding? I love those arrows! I wish every keyboard had them! Sometimes in the settings there is an option to remove them..just look under keyboard & input in the settings...
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mymeatb18 said:
I currently have the android revolution Rom and want to get rid of the arrow keys on the bottom of the keyboard.
So I'm guessing I would have to replace the keyboard completly
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As far as I know that is true unless the keyboard has configuration options, or plugins of some sort.

Nope there is no settings and yeah I don't use the arrows at all just takes up space for me
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Download a new keyboard from the market
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Download a new keyboard from the market
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My favorite is the swype beta, which available for free if you register for it at http://beta.swype.com
Good Luck!

I understand that the easy way out but I like the stock keyboard was looking for someone to tell me how to swap out the keyboard or flash another or something
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I thought RC tweaks had an option for turning the arrows off?

I looked all over rc Tweaks and didnt see anything about it
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If u wanna swap out a keyboard from a different rom just take out the apk and replace it.
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Ok thanks and its just a simple cut and paste? Do I have to reflash it with the Rom? Also where would that be located?
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mymeatb18 said:
Ok thanks and its just a simple cut and paste? Do I have to reflash it with the Rom? Also where would that be located?
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Do not proceed if you have no idea what you're doing! i'm not responsible for whatever happens to your device by following this guide.​
Method 1. use a file explorer that has access to the system like root explorer.
make sure you have rw access first
copy the file to /system/app
set permissions to rw r r
reboot
Method 2. use androidSDK/adb
move the file to location of adb i.e C:/androidsdk/platform-tools
connect phone to computer
open command window
type in the following:
Code:
adb devices
adb push location-of-your-file /system/app
adb reboot
you made need to set permissions for it to work
to do that:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /system/app/name-of-file
reboot
both these methods require su and root!

Can you also add a keyboard as a 2nd one..like instead of replacing one, just add an apk and have the option to choose between the 2?
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jjbadd385 said:
Can you also add a keyboard as a 2nd one..like instead of replacing one, just add an apk and have the option to choose between the 2?
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Yeah. When you add a keyboard (like swift key keyboard) just go to settings, language & keyboard, then select your keyboard you just installed. Voila!

One more question.. I looked in system/app with root explorer, and I looked 2 and 3.times, and I see no keyboard apk? Where else could it be or what other name?
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One more question.. I looked in system/app with root explorer, and I looked 2 and 3.times, and I see no keyboard apk? Where else could it be or what other name?
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HTC_IME.apk
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HTC_IME.apk
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Ok, I took the HTC_IME.apk from the LeeDroid Rom which my wife uses, & I put it in the /system/app folder in the Endymion Rom which I am using and I fixed permissions, rebooted, & it works ok til I try to close it after I'm done typing, then it force closes. It just says HTC_ime has stopped suddenly and must close bla bla bla! My 1st thought was that I think LeeDroid is sense 3.0 & this Endymion is sense 3.5? Or is there another way to fix it? Only difference is the arrows across the bottom, which I like. Thanks..
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Ok, I took the HTC_IME.apk from the LeeDroid Rom which my wife uses, & I put it in the /system/app folder in the Endymion Rom which I am using and I fixed permissions, rebooted, & it works ok til I try to close it after I'm done typing, then it force closes. It just says HTC_ime has stopped suddenly and must close bla bla bla! My 1st thought was that I think LeeDroid is sense 3.0 & this Endymion is sense 3.5? Or is there another way to fix it? Only difference is the arrows across the bottom, which I like. Thanks..
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That's what it sounds like. Try taking it from Virtuous Fusion or Unity, then it will probably work.

saranhai said:
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Method 1. use a file explorer that has access to the system like root explorer.
make sure you have rw access first
copy the file to /system/app
set permissions to rw r r
reboot
Method 2. use androidSDK/adb
move the file to location of adb i.e C:/androidsdk/platform-tools
connect phone to computer
open command window
type in the following:
Code:
adb devices
adb push location-of-your-file /system/app
adb reboot
you made need to set permissions for it to work
to do that:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /system/app/name-of-file
reboot
both these methods require su and root!
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After typing the last line for the permissions is it supposed to say anything?
Also im doing it in terminal emulator I dont know if thats causing my problem cuz the .apk keeps causing a fc
I'm doing method 1
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