[Q] Root ? - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there any root for a my touch 4g on android version 2.3.4 and the sense version is 2.1

iLoveHacks said:
Is there any root for a my touch 4g on android version 2.3.4 and the sense version is 2.1
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Well a simple search would give you the answers you seek..... but since it's just easier for people to post questions.... i'll play along.
2.3.4
-you must revert back to 2.2.1 and root then flashes a kitchen rooted variant of 2.3.4
2.2.x
-There are two methods to your phone phone. a root.sh method and a ./gfree method. I have links to both of those in my signature.
before you do either check out the "post your eMMC serial number" in the general section.

Im starting to understand why people get so upset when newbies come to the site and ask questions that have easily findable answers that have been asked several times a week. Use your search, it gets you answers faster than asking questions anyways...

eqjunkie829 said:
Im starting to understand why people get so upset when newbies come to the site and ask questions that have easily findable answers that have been asked several times a week. Use your search, it gets you answers faster than asking questions anyways...
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i have a feeling this was posted here in accident, every one of the PO other post has been posted in the MyTouch 4G Slide forum.

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Root, Roms and OTA Updates

Now that the slide has Root and an update, I have a question that may have been asked/answered in previous threads, forgive me in advance (I did a search and could not get an answer)...
Once rooted, will the slide still get the Froyo update?
Also if the phone has to go back for exchange/warranty, is there a way to flash it back to "Stock" as we did with the Samsung BHII?
TIA!
There is a nandroid backup of the stock rom available in the development section of the forum to revert back for warranty, not sure if froyo will goto a rooted slide, but I'm sure the devs will have a 2.2 rom out soon
Fordude said:
Now that the slide has Root and an update, I have a question that may have been asked/answered in previous threads, forgive me in advance (I did a search and could not get an answer)...
Once rooted, will the slide still get the Froyo update?
Also if the phone has to go back for exchange/warranty, is there a way to flash it back to "Stock" as we did with the Samsung BHII?
TIA!
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Wait... There was an update?
This is the one thing keeping me from rooting.
Just back up your stock android rom before rooting so you can restore it. When you get to clockworkmod for the first time create a backup.
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½anyone know where to get the RUU of the slide rom, not mixed and modified by a dev or cook?
but the origional rom or lastest version of it.
the nandroid backup will get you back to stock(ish) and if you're rooted with an aftermarket rom, you WILL NOT receive any updates from tmobile.. A couple days after release of the update, we'll have a rooted version, i can bet my right nut on it(and yes i do still have my right nut lol)
Guys... I don't play forum police or anything but the questions go in the q/a stickied thread or in general. The moderater already moved several threads like this today. Oh and when we do get an update... it will posted here after the proper mods have been made. You'll only have to wait a couple days and I'm sure that will be faster than you having to wait in line for your ota to be beamed to your handset. So go ahead and root it.. trust me! You'll be glad you did. Oh and if you get an ota... don't install it! Contact me or one of the other forum members. Or better yet post your news and we'll tell you the steps so we all can enjoy it.
sino8r said:
Guys... I don't play forum police or anything but the questions go in the q/a stickied thread or in general. The moderater already moved several threads like this today. Oh and when we do get an update... it will posted here after the proper mods have been made. You'll only have to wait a couple days and I'm sure that will be faster than you having to wait in line for your ota to be beamed to your handset. So go ahead and root it.. trust me! You'll be glad you did. Oh and if you get an ota... don't install it! Contact me or one of the other forum members. Or better yet post your news and we'll tell you the steps so we all can enjoy it.
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Thanks bro for trying to keep people in line while I have been busy. and like you said this thread is now moved to QandA where it shouldve been posted.
Agreed... Sorry about that - just thought General was appropriate at the time.

From 1.57 to 1.83

Hi,
I've got a sim-unlocked AT&T and have updated till 1.57. The phone is rooted and running gingerblur 2.5. I want to upgrade to 1.83 and gingerblur 3.5 but dont know the exact steps.
Do I need to go back to stock, or can I just run the ota and then install gb 3.5?
Thanks, v.
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Really??? Another thread requesting the same information that is spattered all over the forums already! Really??? You managed to get rooted on 4.1.57 with GingerBlur.
How about you read the GingerBlur thread for instructions. Other alternative?....Stay on 4.1.57 with GingerBlur 2.5.
People say there is a lot of hate in the Atrix forums................it's not hate. People just get tired of seeing threads like this!
Really??? Another thread criticizing the question, rather than giving an answer, if they are oh-so-smart and oh-so-knowledgeable?
1. Really??? For help, you are pointing me to a thread which has 5809 posts? You might as well point me to a public library and tell me to find whatever I need there.
2. Even if I was to find where this was explained, the thread has a undecipherable mix between noobs (like me) trying and sometimes failing in their attempts, and people (not like you) who are actually giving out tested and verified information. I am very wary to try out those suggestions
3. I am in India - with it not being released here, I had to get it from the US, which means I have no sort of warranty, or other help if I completely mess it up. So I am a bit cautious. If you've got a problem with that, don't reply to the thread. If you're tired of seeing the thread, skip it. No one asks you to read every thread. You're obviously on 1.83. Actually I'm sure, you're on a special 2.83, because you're so damn awesome. How does a thread titled 'From 1.57 to 1.83' have any significance to you, unless you're trying to help.
Damn, I bet if you don't know it already, you can't find the actual answer within 15 mins of searching.
REALLY?
lol.
download the 1.8.3 sbf and flash it.
reroot with gingerbreak.
flash gingerblur.
???
Profit.
Warning: flashing sbf deletes all internal memory, but saves apps and settings. REMEMBER TO BACK UP.
CaelanT said:
Really??? Another thread requesting the same information that is spattered all over the forums already! Really??? You managed to get rooted on 4.1.57 with GingerBlur.
How about you read the GingerBlur thread for instructions. Other alternative?....Stay on 4.1.57 with GingerBlur 2.5.
People say there is a lot of hate in the Atrix forums................it's not hate. People just get tired of seeing threads like this!
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Please search and read before posting.
Thanks xredjokerx.
Weird pirate I did search and I know there have been many discussions around this topic. I just wanted an authoritative answer the question
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varunj said:
Thanks xredjokerx.
Weird pirate I did search and I know there have been many discussions around this topic. I just wanted an authoritative answer the question
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I started out not knowing anything a few weeks back, and through actually reading all the guides, and a lot of trial and error, I have learned from the many people here who already had Android and Atrix experience, and I continue to learn in the same way.
All those threads are in the first 2-3 pages of the dev and themes forums, and all your instructions are 99% of the time in the OP.
The authoritative answers you are/were looking for are located in the same threads as those which I learned from, and which you must have read to get to a rooted 4.1.57 on GingerBlur 2.5.
CaelanT, at the time I went to 1.57 and GB 2.5, I had a fresh phone, so could apply the general procedure - didn't have to do anything different.
This time round it's different, and I can't afford to mess things up by needless trial and error - that's why the question. Anyways, let's end this here. Lesson learned from my end - could probably do a bit more research. But do understand that there are different reasons people ask questions - not just due to laziness.

"Main Version Older" Bootloader Error + How to Downgrade

A while ago I tried returning to stock by flashing the 2.2.1 PD15IMG, but I ended up getting a "Main Version Older" error in the bootloader. I later found out that the problem was that I still had the Gingerbread radio installed, which was incompatible with the older version of Froyo. As a result, my bootloader was stuck with S-ON but I still had root privileges. I searched for hours for a way to fix this, but I couldn't find any straight forward solution saying exactly what to do. It's really not that hard to fix, but I figured this would save people some time.
Main Version Older:
If you get this error, download the PD15IMG for "Official 2.3.4 Upgrade to stock 2.3.4 Rom (Unrooted)" found at the thread on the following link. This will unroot your phone and give you stock 2.3.4. Easy enough.
---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264704
Now after I returned to stock and got my replacement, I wanted to root my phone again. However, I never rooted from GB before so I had no idea what to do. I know it's been mentioned that there's a guide on how to downgrade in the newcomer's thread and someone posted the link below. When I got my replacement though, I didn't feel like a "newcomer" so naturally that wasn't the first place I looked. I know people might be upset cause there's already a guide stickied, but here's the guide I followed.
How to Downgrade:
---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
All credit of course goes to the OP of the respective threads.
A couple months ago when I had this problem, rather than posting what I did to fix it I just said anyone who needs help could PM me. I've gotten quite a few PM's over the last couple weeks, regarding both the "Main Version Older Error" and people having trouble downgrading. So here's everything I used, in one spot. I hope this helps save people some time by pointing them in the right direction.
Hey, thanks for posting this. Sometimes its nice to have a thread where you are pointed to the right place.
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So this is for the latest 2.3.4? I was going to try this:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
Does that not work?
I am comfortable with the instructions you linked except for the goldcard part if needed.
neidlinger's stickied thread in the general section actually points you to that downgrade through xda's wiki for htc glacier.
He also has a lot of other goodies that newcomers and what nots should check out.
Why don't people read stickies! lol
Teo032 said:
Why don't people read stickies! lol
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That. Or Wiki...
sdc177 said:
So this is for the latest 2.3.4? I was going to try this:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide
Does that not work?
I am comfortable with the instructions you linked except for the goldcard part if needed.
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Its not the method I used but I assume that should work too.
And sorry guys I understand this is kind of a repost, but it seems like there's a new thread every couple days with someone having trouble downgrading. And I haven't seen anything anywhere else about the "main version older" problem. I just figured this would be helpful to some people.
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jberg22 said:
Its not the method I used but I assume that should work too.
And sorry guys I understand this is kind of a repost, but it seems like there's a new thread every couple days with someone having trouble downgrading. And I haven't seen anything anywhere else about the "main version older" problem. I just figured this would be helpful to some people.
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Lol no worries, it's just that people will ignore your thread too and post questions how to do it. It's just never ending. There will be people asking how do you root when there's a big sticky that gives you instructions.
Teo032 said:
Lol no worries, it's just that people will ignore your thread too and post questions how to do it. It's just never ending. There will be people asking how do you root when there's a big sticky that gives you instructions.
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Lol yeah, it's like they're blind or something
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Teo032 said:
Lol no worries, it's just that people will ignore your thread too and post questions how to do it. It's just never ending. There will be people asking how do you root when there's a big sticky that gives you instructions.
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From an outsiders perspective, a lot of the information appears stale or does not seem very specific.
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Problem Rooting MyTouch 4G 2.3.4

ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.
Wrong thread to be asking questions in...
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Wrong section put it under q&a
flashing is a disease XDA is the cure.
FML hopefully an admin can move sorry for post in wrong spot. hopefully someone can help tho..
tutsuo said:
FML hopefully an admin can move sorry for post in wrong spot. hopefully someone can help tho..
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I dont know if I am allowed to post links to other websites but google CyanogenMod wiki for mytouch 4g and click on the full update guide and it will show you step by step how to downgrade and root the mytouch. Then you can flash any of the gingerbread roms you like. Make sure you follow the directions exactly or else you will brick your device. Also make sure the md5 sums match up for each file before you start the process.
Tazzaras said:
I dont know if I am allowed to post links to other websites but google CyanogenMod wiki for mytouch 4g and click on the full update guide and it will show you step by step how to downgrade and root the mytouch. Then you can flash any of the gingerbread roms you like. Make sure you follow the directions exactly or else you will brick your device. Also make sure the md5 sums match up for each file before you start the process.
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lol i was just looking at CyanogenM im really liking the android 4 OS, id like to put that on my phone. i think what i want to do is get the 2.3.4 back(if i cant get Android 4) and have it rooted
You downgrade to 2.2.1 use gfree to obtain s-off then flash clockworkmod recovery and then flash any rom you want. the software number (2.2.1 2.3.4 2.3.5 etc.) Changes with each rom. Now if you look closely 2 posts up you will see the beta 4.0.1 thread we have and above that the sticky where it shows how to downgrade and how to root after that, PLEASE read before searching and search before posting
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tutsuo said:
ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.
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1. Yes, but it's only temp root and it's a long process
2. Yes, there is a stock GB rooted ROM on the dev page somewhere
3. Don't really understand your question
4. There is an ICS AOSP Beta. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383629
Also, please post in the Q&A or General next time.
Thanks if I helped!
What the guy above me said. Here's a link for how to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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jberg22 said:
What the guy above me said. Here's a link for how to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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yea i said **** it and just downgraded and have cyanogenmod7, i really want creamed but ima wait for a stable release
thanks guys
tutsuo said:
ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.
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Search. Read.
Downgrade to 2.2.1, root, flash whatever rom you want. The thread is easy to find.
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[Q] Help?

I have a question... I have read through the ENTIRE Noob guide but couldnt find the awnser anywhere. Basically, my Phone is locked to T-Mobile UK and i would like to have an Android 2.3.4 Firmware version 4.5.91. But i cant figure out how!! I have posted a screenshot with my android version (about page) i would just like to know a forum or have the question answered here.
that looks like gingerbread?
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Questions should be in q&a forum... Try the development forum for how tos. Modding phone can be difficult. Atrix most probably most difficult of any device I've used b4. If u don't understand how to do stuff in noob post might be a good idea to stay with stock rom. ;-)
I believe loading a rom like CM7 would update your phone to the latest version. This is what happened when I loaded it onto mine. However, I'm not sure about UK phones.

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