VISIONary setting with permaroot - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all.
Noob here. Just got my mt4g permarooted but i'm curious what settings I need to run. I had visionary running on boot before rooting. I assumed I needed to turn that off after permaroot but I could not gain root access without it. Anyone mimd helping with the right setup?
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Could you provide the steps you took to get rooted or maybe a link to a guide you followed?
If you are permarooted you should have no problems turning off that setting in Visionary.

viper3ez said:
Hello all.
Noob here. Just got my mt4g permarooted but i'm curious what settings I need to run. I had visionary running on boot before rooting. I assumed I needed to turn that off after permaroot but I could not gain root access without it. Anyone mimd helping with the right setup?
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turn the run on boot off.. if you're using r14 click temproot then after that click attempt perm root

I rooted with "true permaroot and ultimate s=off" by grankin01
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slhpss said:
turn the run on boot off.. if you're using r14 click temproot then after that click attempt perm root
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Everytime I do that, phone freezes after I click attempt permaroot. The screen goes black like it does for temproot but freezes after and nothing else happens.
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Anyone?
I think the problem is visionary refusing to permaroot. I'm using r14. Visionary crashes and freezes my phone when I attempt to petmaroot and I have to pull the battery to restart. Any options to visionary? Maybe an older release?
Any help would be appreciated.
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[Q] PD15IMG.ZIP effect on true perma root?!

Hi all,
I did the True PermaRoot by following the instructions on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
If I was to use PD15IMG.ZIP to restore my phone, how would it affect the true perma root and the sim unlock?!
Would the phone remain permarooted and unlocked?!
BorisZX6R said:
Hi all,
I did the True PermaRoot by following the instructions on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
If I was to use PD15IMG.ZIP to restore my phone, how would it affect the true perma root and the sim unlock?!
Would the phone remain permarooted and unlocked?!
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You do loose root but the gfree is still there along with sim unlock as well as eng bootloader.
There is a link in the Rom bible that does it all in one cick
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Thank you, I tried finding what you had mentioned, but no luck. Could you please post the link and maybe explain how I would go about obtaining root again...
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No worries man... unroot with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924923
Then reroot here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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Thank you!
So if I got it right, I would first unroot and reverse the process of true perma root then use the pd15img.zip to revert to stock then reroot using same procedure, right?
But originally I wanted to know what would happen if I was to go straight to the pd15img.zip and if that would leave the root and unlock and s-off intact?
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Can't root

I rooted my MT4G with VISIOnary a while ago, and unrooted it about a week ago with the PD51MG file or something to that wording, because I wanted the gingerbread OTA. I then remembered why I rooted in the first place because the stock OS is glitchy and battery life was terrible. I tried running VISONary again but it just hangs on the rooting screen. Should I try using gfree to root it again or am I SOL?
Did you get the official gb update?
No, I'm still on 2.2.1
I had the same problem. I got it rooted again using VISIONary r14.
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c0ncentrate said:
No, I'm still on 2.2.1
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You should be able to use the same exact method you used to root it the first time if you are still 2.2.
I tried that, but VISIONary just hangs on the rooting please wait screen.
Click and hold the root option for about 5 sec then release it happen to me even tho it still didn perm root
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Tez MyTouch said:
Click and hold the root option for about 5 sec then release it happen to me even tho it still didn perm root
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Tried that just now, it's still hanging on the rooting device screen
Im new to this21 said:
I had the same problem. I got it rooted again using VISIONary r14.
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Yeah that's the same version I'm using, but no cigar
c0ncentrate said:
Yeah that's the same version I'm using, but no cigar
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Did you originally root with gfree or root.sh?
eqjunkie829 said:
Did you originally root with gfree or root.sh?
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I used Root.sh
I remember something similar happened to me, I got temp root but perm root didn't stick with that rooting screen problem too, try to use the pd15 thing again and start from scratch or just maybe factory reset it.
Did you make sure fastboot is off? And other settings are correct? it's been so long I don't remember.
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Teo032 said:
I remember something similar happened to me, I got temp root but perm root didn't stick with that rooting screen problem too, try to use the pd15 thing again and start from scratch or just maybe factory reset it.
Did you make sure fastboot is off? And other settings are correct? it's been so long I don't remember.
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Yea fastboot is off and USB debugging is on. The thing is, I cant even get a temp root down
Start from scratch and factory reset or use pd15img again
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im having the same issues. except, on my phone there is no fastboot option. i was rooted. and now im not. using visionart, i get the black scfreen. reset everything (factory) and still no luck. any other suggestions?
Resetting it seemed to do the trick. Thanks

Overclockin question

I seen on YouTube somebody clock there Touch to 1.7 ghz but whenever I clock my touch it can't go higher than the stock 1.0 ghz why is this happening ?
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What ROM &/or kernel are you running? Certain ones allow for higher overclocking...
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Stock Rom & kernel I had 3 failed attempts at perm root so been temp rooting
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Tez MyTouch said:
Stock Rom & kernel I had 3 failed attempts at perm root so been temp rooting
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Follow Gfree method and I assure you you'll get perm root.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B4y0CQUDo
Also, you can't get higher than 1ghz because the stock kernel caps at 1ghz. You'll need to perm root and flash either a new kernel or a new ROM to allow OC'ing past 1ghz.
Tez MyTouch said:
Stock Rom & kernel I had 3 failed attempts at perm root so been temp rooting
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That would be why. First of all, the stock kernel can't be overclocked, it's coding won't allow that (or if it can be overclocked, it can't be very stable). Secondly, you must perm root for any custom clock settings to stick after a reboot. If you haven't been able to perm root, it may because you have the "bad" eMMC. A rooting method that works in that case is posted as a sticky in the dev section.
Thanks both of u anyway just in case I have a bad emmc can I have a link to dev way of rooting with that bad emmc
TeeJay3800 said:
That would be why. First of all, the stock kernel can't be overclocked, it's coding won't allow that (or if it can be overclocked, it can't be very stable). Secondly, you must perm root for any custom clock settings to stick after a reboot. If you haven't been able to perm root, it may because you have the "bad" eMMC. A rooting method that works in that case is posted as a sticky in the dev section.
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Just because you might have the bad chip dose not mean that can't root its because of the bootloader
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tvotony said:
Just because you might have the bad chip dose not mean that can't root its because of the bootloader
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you are incorrect. a plethora if users with the "bad" emmc have reported inability to root via visionary.
I still don kno if I have the bad emmc or not but I was still able to root it via gfree yesterday
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search on xda. you will find the thread on how to check.
I can attest to the gfree + visionary method posted under the stickies. I was brand new to rooting and this method worked flawlessly for me. Only a week ago I didn't even know what rooting was, now I have the ULTIMATE s-off with engineering hboot (0.85.2007) and I have flashed the virtuous unity 1.31 pyramid with v4 kernel. I also loaded the Perfect Rosie 3.0 mod and the panache radio. XDA has been the best resource for me. I just wish I had enough posts to "thank" all the devs out there for the tools to get it done.

[Q] my Mytouch just wont root!

i tryed everything to root my mytouch 4g i used every visionary i can find still nothing
its 2.2.1 on it
USB debugging is checked?
Visionary gives you temporary root access that does not survive a reboot. You will need to use the gfree method to unlock the bootloader and then run permanent root with Visionary.
What steps have you taken?
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estallings15 said:
USB debugging is checked?
Visionary gives you temporary root access that does not survive a reboot. You will need to use the gfree method to unlock the bootloader and then run permanent root with Visionary.
What steps have you taken?
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Pretty much sums it up. I tried temp rooting then perm rooting with VISIONary+ r14, but it didn't work, so don't try that. ./gfree is the way to go. Very simple, straightforward, and easy!
And how do I use that you got any links that would help
billcosby41 said:
Pretty much sums it up. I tried temp rooting then perm rooting with VISIONary+ r14, but it didn't work, so don't try that. ./gfree is the way to go. Very simple, straightforward, and easy!
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There's no way in the world gfree rooting method is simpler and more straightforward than visionary, root.sh method.
Visionary, root.sh method takes 3 files and one app to root and that's it. Everything can be done from the device. Takes me 5 minutes tops.
Check out the write up at theunlockr.com
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coupetastic-droid said:
There's no way in the world gfree rooting method is simpler and more straightforward than visionary, root.sh method.
Visionary, root.sh method takes 3 files and one app to root and that's it. Everything can be done from the device. Takes me 5 minutes tops.
Check out the write up at theunlockr.com
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nobody said it was simpler or more straightforward. He's just suggesting another method since root.sh isn't working for him.
@op gfree's method is stickied in the development section titled ULIMATE S-OFF or something like that you can't mix the ULTIMATE! lol
yes im getting too lazy to link as i answered about 5 questions straight lol
Teo032 said:
nobody said it was simpler or more straightforward. He's just suggesting another method since root.sh isn't working for him.
@op gfree's method is stickied in the development section titled ULIMATE S-OFF or something like that you can't mix the ULTIMATE! lol
yes im getting too lazy to link as i answered about 5 questions straight lol
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billcosby41 said:
gfree is the way to go. Very simple, straightforward, and easy!
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Come again...
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coupetastic-droid said:
Come again...
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Do you read? you're arguing that root.sh is simpler, nobody said it wasn't.. Smh
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coupetastic-droid said:
Come again...
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thats what she said....lol sorry i had to... i used the gfree method, its simple...theres step by step videos on youtube on how to root a mytouch 4g right out of the box using the gfree method
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Teo032 said:
Do you read? you're arguing that root.sh is simpler, nobody said it wasn't.. Smh
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You are confused and talking out your ass. First, I was never arguing with anybody. If anybody is arguing, is you. Second, I just gave "MY" opinion about root.sh method being easier and more straightforward than gfree. Why, because some one else stated that gfree is easier and more straightforward. Third, you say I don't read? Go back and read the post I quoted, post I posted and your out the ass post. Then come back and tell me who is the one not reading.
What are you doing in the mytouch 4g section when you own an amaze anyways.
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coupetastic-droid said:
You are confused and talking out your ass. First, I was never arguing with anybody. If anybody is arguing, is you. Second, I just gave "MY" opinion about root.sh method being easier and more straightforward than gfree. Why, because some one else stated that gfree is easier and more straightforward. Third, you say I don't read? Go back and read the post I quoted, post I posted and your out the ass post. Then come back and tell me who is the one not reading.
What are you doing in the mytouch 4g section when you own an amaze anyways.
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dude lol you need to relax, the guy you quoted didn't say it's easier and simpler, he said that it's very easy and simple facepalm -____-. scroll up again, he said gfree is the way to go because root.sh didn't work for him, and it's similar to op's problem, so he should go with gfree.
I'm in this section because I own this device.
You shouldn't get so worked up over the term aguing, it isn't a bad thing. synonyms would be debating. You're arguing that your opinion on the matter is easier and simpler. I completely agree with that. But you quoted the guy who didn't make any claims comparing gfree or root.sh. amirite? lol
Wow...done.
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i am having trouble with both gree and root.sh it will temp root but nothing else..
then the second time i used root.sh and everytime i powered down my phone it would go straight to the visionary triangle and stay there

[Q] Rooting Problem

Anyone have any suggestions on how to root this device? I have read the rooting threads and visionary is not working - it is hung and says "rooting please wait" for 10-20 min... i have tried everything with visionary.
Next, i tried the gfree method http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Glacier:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_HTC_Glacier
when I get to this step, i get an error "unknown option'
./gfree -f -b hboot-eng.img -y recovery.img
./gfree: -b: unknown option
kind of stuck.
android version - 2.2.1
baseband version - 12.38b.60.140eu_26.03.02.26_M
kernel version - 2.6.32.21
Enable USB debugging and temp root with visionary. Reboot between attempts. Once temp rooted you can use gfree to get S-Off. Then use visionary to permaroot or just flash a custom recovery and ROM.
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estallings15 said:
Enable USB debugging and temp root with visionary. Reboot between attempts. Once temp rooted you can use gfree to get S-Off. Then use visionary to permaroot or just flash a custom recovery and ROM.
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usb debugging is on.
when i go with temp root, it just spins - says "rooting please wait" and spins and spins.
When i check temp root on reboot, it boots up and says "rooting please wait" and spins and spins.
Can you give me more specific directions? like reboot between attempts, what exactly do you mean?
averagedawg said:
usb debugging is on.
when i go with temp root, it just spins - says "rooting please wait" and spins and spins.
When i check temp root on reboot, it boots up and says "rooting please wait" and spins and spins.
Can you give me more specific directions? like reboot between attempts, what exactly do you mean?
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Unchecked the temproot on boot option.
Try to temp root. If it fails, reboot. Repeat until successful. If you get desperate, factory reset your phone and try again.
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during my first root, i found reading through threads and guides still had me stumped
maybe this will help you ( i used this to root my first time )
YOUTUBE
Try this guide, Visionary not needed:
minus.com/mu9vZ3P38
I tried the Visionary method and was stumped. Found the guide above, which was created by someone here, and got downgraded and rooted in no time.
jiggamanjb said:
Try this guide, Visionary not needed:
minus.com/mu9vZ3P38
I tried the Visionary method and was stumped. Found the guide above, which was created by someone here, and got downgraded and rooted in no time.
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Jiggamanjb
What r u doin?
Jiggamanjb
Stahp
Your link is useless...
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estallings15 said:
Jiggamanjb
What r u doin?
Jiggamanjb
Stahp
Your link is useless...
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lol ok . I guess a step-by-step guide with pictures is useless.
jiggamanjb said:
lol ok . I guess a step-by-step guide with pictures is useless.
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Check the linked site. It appears to be missing some components.
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estallings15 said:
Check the linked site. It appears to be missing some components.
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You don't get this PDF from there?
pdfcast.org/pdf/mytouch-4g-downgrade
Links are embedded in the PDF.
It just says the items are missing.
:shrug:
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estallings15 said:
It just says the items are missing.
:shrug:
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Hmmm, what reader are you using? I used both Sumatra and Foxit.
Desperation
I believe Visionary doesn't work on Mytouch 4g phones with GingerBread. You have to the option to downgrade to Froyo then root. Currently there is a one click method for htc phones.
averagedawg said:
kind of stuck.
android version - 2.2.1
baseband version - 12.38b.60.140eu_26.03.02.26_M
kernel version - 2.6.32.21
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He is on froyo 2.2-gb is 2.3...and there is no one click root for this phone...

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