[Q] rooting mytouch4g 2.3.4 gingerbread - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

is there any way to root mytouch 4g 2.3.4
would i have to downgrade to 2.2.1?

yes, downgrade to 2.2.1, root, flash the rom of your choice

you have to downgrade at the moment.If you to to the development section for our phone, then look for resource Bible. In the guide section, there's 2 threads on how to downgrade your phone to 2.2.1 . Once that is done you can either root with gfree or root.sh.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.

You can do the above mentioned.. or just wait. There are ppl working on a straight method.
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jr_718 said:
You can do the above mentioned.. or just wait. There are ppl working on a straight method.
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like who? i havent heard a peep about this anywhere

Which are you referring to.. i read couple forum where ppl are working on an exploits.. then there's somewhere on this forum you have to downgrade to froyo 2.2.1 then you can root and upgrade and still have root..search it, if I find it ill post it..
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Yeap just like the guys said downgrade to 2.2

e0mandaniel said:
is there any way to root mytouch 4g 2.3.4
would i have to downgrade to 2.2.1?
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a simple search could get you the answer you needed...

jr_718 said:
Which are you referring to.. i read couple forum where ppl are working on an exploits.. then there's somewhere on this forum you have to downgrade to froyo 2.2.1 then you can root and upgrade and still have root..search it, if I find it ill post it..
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yeah im looking for an exploit like visionary or gingerbreak

Well gingerbreak will only work if you have s OFF. Just Google gingerbreak.apk
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jr_718 said:
Well gingerbreak will only work if you have s OFF. Just Google gingerbreak.apk
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im pretty sure even with s-off it wont work

I read somewhere it worked for some people.
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Gingerbreak does NOT work for the MyTouch 4G
I have confirmed it.... Does not work. Just saying...

U guys had my hopes up cus i, have, s off
Ginger 2.3.4 S=Off No Root

Tez MyTouch said:
U guys had my hopes up cus i, have, s off
Ginger 2.3.4 S=Off No Root
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If you have s=off already all you need to do is flash a recovery image, then backup/wipe/flash the ROM of your choice.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270561
This can help if you need to root. With s off
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Hi guys

Hi jus got my dhd going to root it tnite using visionary hopefully permaroot it. Is ther anythin else i need to do i own a rooted desire at min jus wondered if theres anything different to do like s.off?
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snowwhite007 said:
Hi jus got my dhd going to root it tnite using visionary hopefully permaroot it. Is ther anythin else i need to do i own a rooted desire at min jus wondered if theres anything different to do like s.off?
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there are two tools to s-off once you root, one for radio s-off and one for eng s-off, run the radio one, then the eng one, you will find them in the android development section. you need to s-off before you can flash clockwork mod on the DHD, you can flash that from rom manager
Cool so i need to do that bit more to it on dhd unrevoked rooted and put clockwrk on lol thanks do the roms available make it worth rooting
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snowwhite007 said:
Cool so i need to do that bit more to it on dhd unrevoked rooted and put clockwrk on lol thanks do the roms available make it worth rooting
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I know unrevoked was easy lol but visionary dosent flash a recovery if you used leedroid on your desire, you will like his HD roms too
Cool dude has anyone posted a guide up on the full process
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snowwhite007 said:
Cool dude has anyone posted a guide up on the full process
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Would you believe it's in the development section

can you root 2.2.2?

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
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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
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ECEXCURSION said:
That's not true, you can root 2.2.2... but as said earlier, use the search button.
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No ur wrong it can not be rooted like u said use the search button duh. Its all about hboot
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bigjohn6582 said:
No ur wrong it can not be rooted like u said use the search button duh. Its all about hboot
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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
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This is a joke right? 2.2.2 can and has been rooted.
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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.

[Q] Possible to flash CMW after OTA GB update?

Is it possible to flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after applying the 2.3.4 update?
Yes if you have s-off
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How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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shilent said:
How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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no if you have s-off you can flash Clockwork Mod Recovery or you can downgrade
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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I believe that they are working on a way to break 2.3.4 still. I haven't noticed any post confirming a successful root of the OTA update.
There has been some talk about gingerbreak doing something but it was experimental and I didn't do a whole lot of digging so I wouldn't recommend even trying.
shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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yes you can downgrade with s-on here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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Follow the instructions on this thread and you should be able to downgrade then root.
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Does anyone know if there's an updated guide to downgrading? I think the links (like to download the JAVA JDK) needs to be updated. I've spent hours reading and trying to find exactly what I need to download. I've tried installing 3 different JDK and none of them will let me install the Android SDK.
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
shilent said:
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
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Isn't that maddening? That pissed me off so bad. I was like come on! Who uses the freaking back button? I mean really?
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dbm0361 said:
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Have you tried mark manning's mod located Here? I believe this would help you with your problem.
I flashed the. Bootloader but get permissions failed on cwm install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16276020
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Please help me

I am in 2.3.4 but s-off can I just download the 2.2.1 file and downgrade and then root or can i root in 2.3.4 please help me out thanks
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You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.
estallings15 said:
You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.
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No one recommends HTC Dev lol...
Anyway I thought he said he was already s-off?
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estallings15 said:
You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.
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no I have s-off on 2.3.4 can I just flash 2.2.1 so I can root?
bas3balman said:
No one recommends HTC Dev lol...
Anyway I thought he said he was already s-off?
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yea I already have s-off can I just downgrade and root?
killer174 said:
no I have s-off on 2.3.4 can I just flash 2.2.1 so I can root?
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In that case... you should be fine. Let's ask Estallings....
Oh Estallings?!
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bas3balman said:
In that case... you should be fine. Let's ask Estallings....
Oh Estallings?!
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ok thank you
I incorrectly assumed you had S-On.
Do you have a custom recovery? If so, there is a rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section you can flash.
Edit: Here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384791
estallings15 said:
I incorrectly assumed you had S-On.
Do you have a custom recovery? If so, there is a rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section you can flash.
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yes I have custom recovery can I just flash any rom I want to? or no?
killer174 said:
yes I have custom recovery can I just flash any rom I want to? or no?
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You bet. As long as it's for the myTouch 4G.
On our phone, S-Off is the most important thing. Flash away. Just make sure you wipe data, cache, dalvik and system at minimum. I would recommend you look into 4EXT recovery if you don't have it.

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