Thinking of unrooting my phone and rerooting it. Witch way should I do tjis with, gfree or the vishonary and terminal way?
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
That depends, if i was you i would check to see which emmc chip you have as there is two of them and search which one is the good one,and if you have the good one go gfree if you need the sim unlock if not stick to the visonary. Just my two pennies. I rooted with gfree and havent had any problem..
Well im thinking of doing this because when I did it the first time I used vishonary and it screwed my phone up and got stuck on mytouch screen (aka bootloop). I used theunlckr.com vishonary way with my g2 didnt work so I looked through the comments and found an xda thread and did it that way. Did the same on mytouch and screwes it up. Had to pay 50 bucks to fix it
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
gfree is VERY simple and has not been linked to the dying eMMC chip issues. That has been shown to be a hardware issue. i have the "bad" chip and have used gfree 3 times and my phone is still fine.
JDV28 said:
gfree is VERY simple and has not been linked to the dying eMMC chip issues. That has been shown to be a hardware issue. i have the "bad" chip and have used gfree 3 times and my phone is still fine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, actually gfree is linked to bad eMMCs, but it is not the cause. It seems that a phone with the bad eMMC can only be rooted with gfree (not the Visionary/root.sh method).
TeeJay3800 said:
Well, actually gfree is linked to bad eMMCs, but it is not the cause. It seems that a phone with the bad eMMC can only be rooted with gfree (not the Visionary/root.sh method).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What i meant is that its not the cause of them dying.
Im confused should I do the gfree method or vishonary?
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
Im sorry if this has been posted before too. I looked but I couldnt find anything.
And still noone has answered my other question
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
Whichever works for you.
If you're already rooted - no reason to unroot, unless your phone stopped functioning.
NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Im confused should I do the gfree method or vishonary?
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
gfree. its the do-all
fast.simple.reliable.
Jack_R1 said:
Whichever works for you.
If you're already rooted - no reason to unroot, unless your phone stopped functioning.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im rooted and all but I have a feeling its wrong. Cuz I messed up my phone and than got it fix and it still said s-off after I flashed the PD15IMG.zip file.
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
JDV28 said:
gfree. its the do-all
fast.simple.reliable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
gfree works great, but the advantage to the Visionary method is you automatically end up with the engineering bootloader. The gfree method requires an extra series of steps to do that.
JDV28 said:
gfree. its the do-all
fast.simple.reliable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should I use the unlockr.com to unroot it?
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Should I use the unlockr.com to unroot it?
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
noooooo!
to flash the engineering bootloader, it takes an extra 2 minutes. literally. and it isn't needed, but its recommended i guess
JDV28 said:
noooooo!
to flash the engineering bootloader, it takes an extra 2 minutes. literally. and it isn't needed, but its recommended i guess
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Im rooted and all but I have a feeling its wrong. Cuz I messed up my phone and than got it fix and it still said s-off after I flashed the PD15IMG.zip file.
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will still say S-OFF, if rooted with gfree, whatever you do - because it turns off the security flag for real. Your feelings don't have anything to do with the fact that your phone is S-OFF now, and by unrooting it you won't accomplish anything - but judging by the amount of threads you've opened by now, it'll cost XDA a lot of server space .
Jack_R1 said:
It will still say S-OFF, if rooted with gfree, whatever you do - because it turns off the security flag for real. Your feelings don't have anything to do with the fact that your phone is S-OFF now, and by unrooting it you won't accomplish anything - but judging by the amount of threads you've opened by now, it'll cost XDA a lot of server space .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ya. I really didnt mean to post that one rom thread 3 times. I reported them so they would be deleted. Im sorry
Sent from my WhiteHTCMyTouch4G using XDA Premium App
don't be sorry dude, post as many threads as you need to help you learn, but just try not to got the forums. As long as each thread has a certain purpose, you are fine.
JDV28 said:
don't be sorry dude, post as many threads as you need to help you learn, but just try not to got the forums. As long as each thread has a certain purpose, you are fine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yah thanm you
MyTouch4GCameAsRomans!
NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Yah thanm you
MyTouch4GCameAsRomans!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
np, always trying to help
Related
Can anyone give me a FOOL proof way to root my phone, without bricking it, thank you
=)
Superoneclick root. Google it
Sent from my Gingerbread on Sapphire using XDA Premium App
gotgohan said:
Can anyone give me a FOOL proof way to root my phone, without bricking it, thank you
=)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed. Things are far more complex than they were in the early days. It would be a long road. Rooting is the easy part
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
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
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
What kind of phone u got
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk
I used to be afraid too, now, can't live without it.
Sent from my Incredible with the XDA Premium App.
popasmurfn23 said:
What kind of phone u got
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
johnson8cyl said:
So there aren't 2 different boards for these phones? 32a-32b?
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
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
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
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
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using XDA Premium App
Yes i got SU I had to restart the phone to get it to engage.
i have a 2.2.2 aria and i was wondering if theres any way of downgrading it or rooting it?
There are many threads on this question. Please use the search feature. And no you can not root 2.2.2
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
That's not true, you can root 2.2.2... but as said earlier, use the search button.
You can but a xtc Clip is required, because alparevx haven't released a exploit for the new h-boot
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
ECEXCURSION said:
That's not true, you can root 2.2.2... but as said earlier, use the search button.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No ur wrong it can not be rooted like u said use the search button duh. Its all about hboot
Sent from my Liberty using XDA Premium App
bigjohn6582 said:
No ur wrong it can not be rooted like u said use the search button duh. Its all about hboot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't root with Unrevoked. You can root with XTC Clip or, once released, AlphaRevX.
bigjohn6582 said:
No ur wrong it can not be rooted like u said use the search button duh. Its all about hboot
Sent from my Liberty using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a joke right? 2.2.2 can and has been rooted.
Sent from my cm7 Aria.
Does anyone know for sure if I can flash the gingerbread update pd15img.zip even though I'm rooted by gfree with the eng hboot?
I can't get the unroot method to work, that's why i'm asking.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
I2IEAILiiTY said:
Does anyone know for sure if I can flash the gingerbread update pd15img.zip even though I'm rooted by gfree with the eng hboot?
I can't get the unroot method to work, that's why i'm asking.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flash the rooted version in recovery, wipe every thing first
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
bmakk2055 said:
Flash the unrooted version in recovery, wipe every thing first
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't flash a PD15IMG.zip RUU in recovery. It's only flashable in the bootloader.
Please don't post advice if you don't know what you're talking about.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
I2IEAILiiTY said:
No dip, I'm not stupid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bmakk2055 posted incorrect information, so I posted the correct info for the benefit of you or anyone else who might come across this thread. Take a chill pill, bud.
Either way, neither of you have answered the question, so I don't care. You could've kept that comment to yourself and so could he cause he obviously doesn't know a thing about what I'm talking about.
To others who view this, please don't post unless you know the answer. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
I2IEAILiiTY said:
Either way, neither of you have answered the question, so I don't care. You could've kept that comment to yourself and so could he cause he obviously doesn't know a thing about what I'm talking about.
To others who view this, please don't post unless you know the answer. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It wasn't a random "comment". XDA is a database like all forums, so even if you already knew the answer yourself, it's important to correct misinformation for anyone who may come across this thread in the future.
Not cool of you to get mad at him when he's just trying to help you.
That kind of an attitude will just deter people away from even wanting to help you out.
Just sayin'.
To answer your OP, why not use the Froyo PD15IMG.zip? Are you trying to unroot your phone?
Using the GB PD15IMG.zip probably wouldn't be the best idea even if it worked. Because if it worked then you're stuck at GB which can't be rooted ATM.
mackster248 said:
Not cool of you to get mad at him when he's just trying to help you.
That kind of an attitude will just deter people away from even wanting to help you out.
Just sayin'.
To answer your OP, why not use the Froyo PD15IMG.zip? Are you trying to unroot your phone?
Using the GB PD15IMG.zip probably wouldn't be the best idea even if it worked. Because if it worked then you're stuck at GB which can't be rooted ATM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I want the update though. And last time I did the froyo zip while perm rooted with gfree and stock hboot, it bricked the phone. I'm trying to collect all the info first cause apparently I want supposed to do that unless I have eng hboot.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
I2IEAILiiTY said:
I want the update though. And last time I did the froyo zip while perm rooted with gfree and stock hboot, it bricked the phone. I'm trying to collect all the info first cause apparently I want supposed to do that unless I have eng hboot.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then why not just flash the update? There's like 3 flashable versions out there in the developmental section.
I flashed it last night, not that great. Don't know how you could choose that over Virtual Unity's Sense 3.0, but I guess to each their own.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
mackster248 said:
Then why not just flash the update? There's like 3 flashable versions out there in the developmental section.
I flashed it last night, not that great. Don't know how you could choose that over Virtual Unity's Sense 3.0, but I guess to each their own.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the 'bad' chip and I'm trying to lose root just in case something happens, I also want the update cause froyo was glitchy and I'm starting to have tiny but irritating issues with unity, like wifi calling and my home screen disappearing.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
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?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
billcosby41 said:
gfree is the way to go. Very simple, straightforward, and easy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Come again...
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
coupetastic-droid said:
Come again...
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you read? you're arguing that root.sh is simpler, nobody said it wasn't.. Smh
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
coupetastic-droid said:
Come again...
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my HTC myTouch 4G using XDA Premium App
Teo032 said:
Do you read? you're arguing that root.sh is simpler, nobody said it wasn't.. Smh
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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
hello guys, i searched around on the procedure needed to be done to return a phone to stock for warranty exchange. I read the ultimate s-on guide sticky, but its quoted that if you used the visionary method, that the pd15img flashing may not be enough. thats about all is said on the subject though. if anyone could help me out i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!
molesaied88 said:
hello guys, i searched around on the procedure needed to be done to return a phone to stock for warranty exchange. I read the ultimate s-on guide sticky, but its quoted that if you used the visionary method, that the pd15img flashing may not be enough. thats about all is said on the subject though. if anyone could help me out i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah. Just returning to stock ROM should be enough.
Sent from my HoneySmartDroid Port using XDA Premium.
You will lose root, but retain S-Off.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Do I need to return to s-on to send it back?
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using xda premium
Technically, yes. But many times it doesn't matter.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
is there any way to return it to s-on just to be on the safe side? thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924923
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
thread says that is only if you used g-free method. i used the visionary method. i dont believe this would work for me.
molesaied88 said:
thread says that is only if you used g-free method. i used the visionary method. i dont believe this would work for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you used the visionary root.sh method, then you got nothing to worry about. just flash stock PD15IMG.zip. when reboot, it should show S-On.
ok thank you so much for you help!!
So if I flashed a stock rom via a pd15img.zip that wasn't rooted and includes an hboot, would it still be carrier unlocked ? I have one that I use on at&t and I don't want to lose the unlock and start all over from scratch.
Evo4eva said:
So if I flashed a stock rom via a pd15img.zip that wasn't rooted and includes an hboot, would it still be carrier unlocked ? I have one that I use on at&t and I don't want to lose the unlock and start all over from scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think so. I believe once carrier unlock is there, it's there forever, no matter what you do. Don't quote me on this, as I could be wrong and you could lose the unlock!
Sent from my Sense 4.0 Glacier using XDA Premium.
Evo4eva said:
So if I flashed a stock rom via a pd15img.zip that wasn't rooted and includes an hboot, would it still be carrier unlocked ? I have one that I use on at&t and I don't want to lose the unlock and start all over from scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you used gfree to sim unlock it then flashing PD15IMG.zip will leave sim unlock and S-OFF.
Sent from my MyTouch 4G using XDA
estallings15 said:
If you used gfree to sim unlock it and S-OFF then flashing PD15IMG.zip will leave sim unlock and S-OFF.
Sent from my MyTouch 4G using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my MyTouch 4G using XDA