so i got the MT4G from t mobiles free smart phone sale last month (February).
i rly like this phone, but i want to root it to get custom roms and such.
the problem is, i cant get my S=off. ive tried a bunch of different methods, like sh root.sh, adb, but none of them work..
this is wat my phone shows when im in bootloader:
Glacier PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.86.0000
MICROP-0429
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
help pls?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
This is a link to the gfree method. I have rooted 3 using this method with no issues. Just follow the instructions...type in your commands correctly, and you are good to go.
Thx mann that did it xD
Luv my rooted fone
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I have a red mt4g and is rooted no problem running cm7. My wife picked up a mt4g and wants rid of the sense crap. I've tried everything and can't get root to stick. I've been reading the threads and am curious people mention your phone being pre-ota. What ota update are they referring to. Only thing I've noticed is my phone is PVT ENG and hers is PVT SHIP.
Any thoughts?
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Edit. I'm an idiot forgot to turn fastboot off
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Nevermond its just not taking root. Here's her boot
GLACIER PVT SHIP
HBOOT-0.86.0000
Update 2.2.1
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Shortly after receiving my MT4G there was an OTA update. Supposedly this should occur for all MT4G's, afaik.
What method are you using?? Give us some more info. Gfree method has been known to work for others having issues. I'd suggest trying that out.
Same problem I encountered with my Bro's phone with the same HBOOT as yours. .86.00 is a new HBOOT and I think it needed to downgrade?
My phone is HBOOT .85 and I have no problem rooting it over and over.
ur doing it wrong.
temproot, gfree, permroot, reboot.
flash cwm recovery
flash roms, enjoy
smirkis said:
ur doing it wrong.
temproot, gfree, permroot, reboot.
flash cwm recovery
flash roms, enjoy
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No offense but I've rooted about a dozen of these in the last few weeks for friends with zero problems. Only thing different is this phone is a SHIP model with a newer HBOOT. I've been using grankins walkthrough using visionary r14 + terminal and root files. Haven't tried the afb method as I don't owner a computer to afb with
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scott.ragan said:
No offense but I've rooted about a dozen of these in the last few weeks for friends with zero problems. Only thing different is this phone is a SHIP model with a newer HBOOT. I've been using grankins walkthrough using visionary r14 + terminal and root files. Haven't tried the afb method as I don't owner a computer to afb with
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no offense, but i still think your doing it wrong.
my mytouch4g info is as follows
pvt ship s-off
hboot .86.0000
its rooted, running cm7 without issues...
your hboot being .85 if im not mistaken is you installed the engineering hboot as well.. if you only perform temproot, gfree, permroot, reboot. and don't do the engineering hboot, you will still maintain the .86 hboot which is fine for flashing custom roms.
the .85 hboot gives you more flashable abilities, ie official rom releases from other countries or whatever. unnecessary for someone who just uses custom known working roms..
My phone has the same hboot as the phone you are trying to root. I've never tried any other method but, I was able to gain root using grankin's True permaroot guide. But if I remember correctly you will need adb for it.
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I had this issue today. Ive rooted a few of these including floor models at local stores. This one today wouldnt turn s off. No matter what method I did. I ended pushing the root files through adb to the device and rebooting after everystep. Once it got s-off no roms would load except iced glacier. Royal glacier and thunderbolt both wouldnt make it past the splash screen. In the end got root but wondering why this was such a pain.
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I believe it is perma-rooted but on my Hboot it is listed as S-ON how can I turn it to S-off? Many thanks
chuunarusamurai said:
I believe it is perma-rooted but on my Hboot it is listed as S-ON how can I turn it to S-off? Many thanks
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In my Hboot I have Sapphire PVT 32A SHIP S-ON G if the information is needed, I just want to downgrade the Hboot to 1.33.2010 any help is much appreciated!
If it's a mytouch with a headphone jack then I don't think you can
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Yes it is -_-... That's sucks looks like my friend is gonna have to update!
Why are you trying to get S-OFF?? There's not really any reason to have it unless your trying to change the radio, but that's not necessary, or to change the splash screen. It's easy to do if your rooted, but you can't leave it that way.
Hi everyone ,
so here a problem thats new i guess ,
i have a htc panache on 2.3.3 n i wana root it to get the new sense 3.5 Custom rom on it,
BUT here it wher it gets complicated , i have unlocked it Using the XTC_CLIP i dnt know if all of u know whats that but now its S-OFF ,actually this is what it shows when i go to recovery now,
glacier PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.89.0005
MICROP-0429
Radio-26.09.04.26_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 14 2011,13:18:22
HBOOT
So, what can i do to root this device plz? ,all of the threads iv been lookin into gets me so confused so a straight up answer from the guys who know this stuff will be greatly appreciated thanks
ali.abid said:
Hi everyone ,
so here a problem thats new i guess ,
i have a htc panache on 2.3.3 n i wana root it to get the new sense 3.5 Custom rom on it,
BUT here it wher it gets complicated , i have unlocked it Using the XTC_CLIP i dnt know if all of u know whats that but now its S-OFF ,actually this is what it shows when i go to recovery now,
glacier PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.89.0005
MICROP-0429
Radio-26.09.04.26_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 14 2011,13:18:22
HBOOT
So, what can i do to root this device plz? ,all of the threads iv been lookin into gets me so confused so a straight up answer from the guys who know this stuff will be greatly appreciated thanks
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Kinda odd that you already now have S-OFF. But you're gonna have to downgrade back to 2.2.1 first. This thread will show you everything that you need to do/know.
mackster248 said:
Kinda odd that you already now have S-OFF. But you're gonna have to downgrade back to 2.2.1 first. This thread will show you everything that you need to do/know.
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thanks,.n yeaa it is ODD dats da reason i wanted to post my query separetly coz i already unlocked it S-off using XTC CLIP,. so i was wondering Now that iv unlocked it what would be the procedure from here onwards ,.
mackster248 said:
Kinda odd that you already now have S-OFF. But you're gonna have to downgrade back to 2.2.1 first. This thread will show you everything that you need to do/know.
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Doesn't gingerbreak.apk work if S-Off?
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Gingerbreak won't work.
On the other hand, having S-OFF allows it to flash PD15IMG with recovery, for example. Which in turn allows everything else.
You totally didn't need to use the XTC clip! And what kind of a noob are you if you have an XTC clip? ;-)
But now that you have...
Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200147
Use the file that just contains ClockworkMod and ENG HBoot:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y2A16P54
Then boot into recovery and flash any ROM you want to. Or root the stock ROM using the superuser update zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 (use the "ef" Eclair/Froyo version)
Hello all,
So I just bought a mytouch 4g for 175 from CL, no water damage. I checked the eMMC chip using a terminal emulator, and it checked out good.
Now, How do I root it and install CM7?
I tried the guide on the UNLOCKER"s site, but the files needed are offline.
I tried to use superonelick,rooted with that, but when i use the terminal and enter "SU" I get a permission denied error.
Info from the recovery screen:
GLACIER PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.86.0000
MICROP-0429
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMc-boot
Sept 27, 2010, 11:12:59
txrocker281 said:
Hello all,
So I just bought a mytouch 4g for 175 from CL, no water damage. I checked the eMMC chip using a terminal emulator, and it checked out good.
Now, How do I root it and install CM7?
I tried the guide on the UNLOCKER"s site, but the files needed are offline.
I tried to use superonelick,rooted with that, but when i use the terminal and enter "SU" I get a permission denied error.
Info from the recovery screen:
GLACIER PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.86.0000
MICROP-0429
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMc-boot
Sept 27, 2010, 11:12:59
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There is a sticky in the development section with some great instructions on a couple of methods. Make sure you check your Android version before you start. You want to root version 2.2.1. Stay away from htc bootloader unlock... Good luck!
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eqjunkie829 said:
There is a sticky in the development section with some great instructions on a couple of methods. Make sure you check your Android version before you start. You want to root version 2.2.1. Stay away from htc bootloader unlock... Good luck!
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Thank you for being polite, eqjunkie. I hope other people follow your example.
Wow lucky! Good chip?
And man, you even got FROYO on it as well! I thoiyght all MT4Gs now have GB on them... I would've thought the original owner had gotten GB on there...
Anyway, just follow what eqjunkie said, and you'll be all ready to go. Be sure to read mine and neidlinbger's guides as well! Good luck!
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estallings15 said:
Thank you for being polite, eqjunkie. I hope other people follow your example.
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It's difficult sometimes lol
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eqjunkie829 said:
It's difficult sometimes lol
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Which is why I thanked you. If something is easy there is no need for commendation.
Any luck with the rooting, OP? Do you have to downgrade?
Edit: Just saw that you have the froyo bootloader. Niiice.
OK,
sorry I have been off this site for a while. I can not find a good sticky for me to start.
I tried to use the wiki in cyanogenmod, but some files posted are offline
I can not stand stock froyo
Use gfree method to root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
very easy.
Adb is required so here is a link to guide you in the setup:
http://jaxov.com/2010/10/set-up-adb-on-windows-7-vista-xp-for-android-phones/
Thanks,
So yes I ended up doing the gfree method and rooted my phone, flashes CM7on it, but in the end I went back to stock froyo with root acess.
I can not stand the face that the GPS is flaky, I use it alot in my drives.
So whats a good alternative to CM that has good working gps?
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Hi .... I am trying to Root my wife's T-Mobile My Touch 3G.....and what a PAIN it is........
The Super One Click method ... says the Device is Already Rooted.........I have the Pirate Android Super User Installed on the Phone......but just cant Install the Custom Recovery or Anything Else !!!!!!!
I downloaded the Rom Manager from Market and tried Installing the CW Recovery....and it says Super User not Found !!!!
I tried Installing Titanium Backup....it says the Device is not Rooted !!!!!!
its become more of a PAINFUL CHALLENGE !!!!
Any advise or suggestion ??? Anything is welcome to Help me out of the mess !!!!
(wish rooting this damn phone was as easy as rooting my DHD )
the Specs are:
T-Mobile My Touch 3G
Sapphire PVT 32B Ship S-ON G
HBOOT- 1.33.0013 (SAPP 3000)
CPLD 10
Radio 2.22.28.25
Oct 21.2009 22:33:27
thanks
Install the app super user and try again. For rooting maybe try universal androot.
matzehtc said:
Install the app super user and try again. For rooting maybe try universal androot.
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TRIED.......reinstalling SU......even upgraded it from market......
tried Universal Androot.....NAH.......
its become a pain...
I remem I had this issue as well try making it mount the memory card while u are doing onclick root method.you should see at the end of the procesd a promt to donate if u don't see that you and I had the same issue try re downloading program and mem mounted and not mounted...
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Honestly I just tried till it worked
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indtram said:
Hi .... I am trying to Root my wife's T-Mobile My Touch 3G.....and what a PAIN it is........
The Super One Click method ... says the Device is Already Rooted.........I have the Pirate Android Super User Installed on the Phone......but just cant Install the Custom Recovery or Anything Else !!!!!!!
I downloaded the Rom Manager from Market and tried Installing the CW Recovery....and it says Super User not Found !!!!
I tried Installing Titanium Backup....it says the Device is not Rooted !!!!!!
its become more of a PAINFUL CHALLENGE !!!!
Any advise or suggestion ??? Anything is welcome to Help me out of the mess !!!!
(wish rooting this damn phone was as easy as rooting my DHD )
the Specs are:
T-Mobile My Touch 3G
Sapphire PVT 32B Ship S-ON G
HBOOT- 1.33.0013 (SAPP 3000)
CPLD 10
Radio 2.22.28.25
Oct 21.2009 22:33:27
thanks
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Hi, this is because you have to install su.zip from the recovery. Did you change original recovey?
You need install fastboot & adb drivers on your pc, the best tutorial you can found in wiki or google putting recovery mytouch. You need to know if our mytouch is 32A or 32B this is very important...