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[Q]Can someone explain in detail how to Root with Locked Bootloader?

Hello,i am trying to Root my phone but i had no success due to the lack of any detailed guide for Rooting with Locked BootLoader.(For play)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
i downloaded everything the OP has said
But the Flashtool is confusing for me,how do i add a new Device with Properties,drivers,Flashtools etc?
@[email protected] i am so confused,the only thing i have done was delete the X10 firmware and replaced it with the Generic UK one.
Help? Will this also delete everything on my phone?

Yes it will delete everything on your phone.
Do you have a verison phone?

Try what this person did. I didn't use the flash tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15043206&postcount=53
There is a rogers specific one but I can't find it. It worked for me and I added a few noob tips to it.

Oh thanks man, but question. How do I "flash"? Can you link/explain in detail please?
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Edit : I can't root via gingerbreak... So can't use titanium backup...

l2 xda search
tbh if you can't read or search then you probably shouldn't be flashing your phone.
The fact that you have made 2 threads and also asked the same question in other threads is a bit spammy tbh.

Ay sorry bout that. I thought I'd get more help here.
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Cat_On_Droid said:
Oh thanks man, but question. How do I "flash"? Can you link/explain in detail please?
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Edit : I can't root via gingerbreak... So can't use titanium backup...
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There are backup apps other than titanium, a lot of them don't need root.
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captain67 said:
There are backup apps other than titanium, a lot of them don't need root.
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Appreciate your help alot cap, but this topic is buried and you bumped it. already solve everything
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Next time you get a solution, make sure you update your posts. Of course this is easier to do when you don't post the same question in multiple threads..
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captain67 said:
Next time you get a solution, make sure you update your posts. Of course this is easier to do when you don't post the same question in multiple threads..
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teehee.. Sorry
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Rooting 2.3.4

Has anyone found a way to root the ota? And this a thought cant we flash the rooted version through the boot loader?

tvotony said:
Has anyone found a way to root the ota? And this a thought cant we flash the rooted version through the boot loader?
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No root for the OTA yet, but downloading to 2.2.1 and rooting that will net you the same result as rooting the update. Are you just worried about downgrading? I think i have seen you ask this before.

I just got a device with the ota. I just don't know how to do it there's no guides.
eqjunkie829 said:
No root for the OTA yet, but downloading to 2.2.1 and rooting that will net you the same result as rooting the update. Are you just worried about downgrading? I think i have seen you ask this before.
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tvotony said:
I just got a device with the ota. I just don't know how to do it there's no guides.
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Can't root 2.3.4 you half to downgrade to 2.2.1 here is the how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912

Have you used it?
WOLF26915 said:
Can't root 2.3.4 you half to downgrade to 2.2.1 here is the how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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tvotony said:
Have you used it?
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Yes i used this downgrade method it dose work

Read the guide that Wiki points to.

Did it and it works great
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tvotony said:
Have you used it?
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I also can confirm that the downgrade works. Just make sure you download the usb drivers for the MT4G and read about ADB it's very easy if you follow the instructions.
I was concerned about bricking my phone also but it does work.
Good Luck.

Stock ICS with HBoot 1.08 - How to root it?

My Thunderbolt received a full OTA update after I unrooted the phone and I was able to get the S-OFF via HTCdev site but I am unable to get root access or install custom recovery. Any idea how I could flash a custom recover to flash a rooted rom?

Current bootloader
I posted a screen shot of my bootloader

Wrong section. This needs to be in q and a.
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It says s-on in the screen shot below?
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Exeodus said:
It says s-on in the screen shot below?
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I noticed it after a while too. I guess the big UNLOCKED got me off track. Still root is needed

htcdev sucks. recovery cannot install kernels.
you need to either:
1)install your boot image with fastboot,
or
2)launch your recovery into memory with the fastboot boot command,then install your rom normally
i personally would try and downgrade back to an older build so you can root via revolutionary. older builds were downgradeable just by changing the main version,hopefully that hasnt changed.
since your unlocked and have a recovery:
-install this superuser to gain root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 (download link reads UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip)
-you can try changing the main version by flashing this zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23169557&postcount=4 (make sure to thank drellis and con)
-check that the zip worked with the fastboot command fastboot getvar mainver or fastboot getvar all
-if the zip works,relock and,try flashing an ruu that contains hboot 1.04
im out the door to work,but if you need help with the specifics,i can help you later. i believe that should work. if this thread gets moved,PM me a new link

A way to root has been found but the HTC dev method is the only way to unlock the new hboot atm. A way to downgrade is being looked into also. The current downgrade ruu doesn't work with the new hboot either. If you know how to modify the ruu so it can be used for downgrade that would be fantastic.
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disconnecktie said:
A way to root has been found but the HTC dev method is the only way to unlock the new hboot atm. A way to downgrade is being looked into also. The current downgrade ruu doesn't work with the new hboot either. If you know how to modify the ruu so it can be used for downgrade that would be fantastic.
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You cant modify the downgrade ruu.it needs to be stock,and signed. You just need to change the main version.
Try what I suggested above,I'm 99% sure it will work. I can put together some specific directions,but I can't really test since my tb is radio s off.
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scotty1223 said:
You cant modify the downgrade ruu.it needs to be stock,and signed. You just need to change the main version.
Try what I suggested above,I'm 99% sure it will work. I can put together some specific directions,but I can't really test since my tb is radio s off.
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OK I see. I'm s off to so I can't test but I'm sure there are those that will.
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I would like to know how to try the process mentioned above. please let me know. Thanks

jareddlc said:
I would like to know how to try the process mentioned above. please let me know. Thanks
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Are you allready htcdev unlocked?
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Okay, I admit it, I am confused, despite having flash ROMs for over a year now. What exactly are the steps to get from point A, completely factory stock with the ICS upgrade, to point B, unlocked and rooted so that I can flash a rom? Or am I misunderstanding, and there is no such route at this point? I have the greatest respect for everyone on this site who takes the time to help people out. Thank you very much.
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I think we got it with Scotty's help.
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I can confirm that downgrade is possible. Lt. Belspur is now unblocked and s off using the methods that Scotty posted. Big props
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disconnecktie said:
I think we got it with Scotty's help.
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I can confirm that downgrade is possible. Lt. Belspur is now unblocked and s off using the methods that Scotty posted. Big props
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Awsome sauce! glad it worked for you guys. I can do a noob friendly set of directions in the next couple days,and if yall have seen a working temp root,link it to me and we can do a no htcdev unlock version as well.
For those that don't like manual methods,hopefully trter will add dowmgrade to his all in one tool.
Did yall go all the way back to hboot 1.04,or to 1.05?
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scotty1223 said:
Awsome sauce! glad it worked for you guys. I can do a noob friendly set of directions in the next couple days,and if yall have seen a working temp root,link it to me and we can do a no htcdev unlock version as well.
For those that don't like manual methods,hopefully trter will add dowmgrade to his all in one tool.
Did yall go all the way back to hboot 1.04,or to 1.05?
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1.05.0000
Thanks for your time.

I believe that trter has a temp root method. He mentioned that he was working with revolutionary to see if we could get an unlock method from them but I think he bricked. Don't quote me on that though.
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Guide is here for anyone that needs it
http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=67914
Thanks to belspur for making it.
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Cannot root Razr M - No verizon update installed!

Ive tried everything I can think of, motochopper hasnt worked, it might have to do with system version 98.16.3.xt907 or the fact im running 4.1.2. Please help if you help me solve this I will pay you through paypal or something, if u can unlock the bootloader Ill throw in extra...Thanks

You cannot unlock the boot loader on that version but root method that should work is herehttp://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...oot-razr-m-xt907-for-locked-devices-on-91878/
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Sassy.Rainbow.Bong said:
Ive tried everything I can think of, motochopper hasnt worked, it might have to do with system version 98.16.3.xt907 or the fact im running 4.1.2. Please help if you help me solve this I will pay you through paypal or something, if u can unlock the bootloader Ill throw in extra...Thanks
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Not sure if the RZR link is needed/or a mistake. Thread is closed http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...r-locked-devices-on-91878/page-21#entry395007
because of the xda / hidden link that follows.
Here is what you need for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602657
More on unlock ability. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547804

aviwdoowks said:
Not sure if the RZR link is needed/or a mistake.
Here is what you need for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602657
More on unlock ability. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547804
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You know best avi... That was the root method when 98.16.3 was around so figured it would still work....
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Thanks
ezknives said:
You know best avi... That was the root method when 98.16.3 was around so figured it would still work....
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That worked lovely, thank you so much - Ive posted on here several times and nobody could help me. Thanks! And I hit the "thanks" button for you.

which way to the root guide?

just got new s5 looking to root... can someone point me in he direction of the files and guide.. ty

Check the thread one below the one you created. It has a link to a handy guide.

Yeah but does it work with boe1?

]>oPeR83 said:
Yeah but does it work with boe1?
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Rather than starting your own thread, search and you'll find it, as well as answers to all questions.

If your on boe1 you can not down grade
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androidblaster said:
If your on boe1 you can not down grade
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Maybe the new king root update will root it?