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Can somebody tell me how to root a my touch 4g ? I'm kinda new at this and want to learn.
chitopr said:
Can somebody tell me how to root a my touch 4g ? I'm kinda new at this and want to learn.
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Google VISIONary (r14) place it on your device, install it then run it. Temproot is for temporary rooting your device, its gone after a reboot, permaroot is for good, unless you use the unroot option.
Its safe, fast and easy. I use temproot option so I can use some root only apps. This is the first device I have felt no need to add a custom rom to or anything so VISIONary was the choice for me. If you want the long harder way directions can be provided. I do recommand you learn the long hard way at some point, its good to know your way around just in case.
chitopr said:
Can somebody tell me how to root a my touch 4g ? I'm kinda new at this and want to learn.
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first of all rooting is not for everyone. I can name a few people in a few forums that do not run a rooted phone for one reason or another. Rooting your phone gives you possibilities that are not even considered when you are in a stock form. But on the other hand you can seriously damage your phone, with the possibility of it ending up a 500.00 paper weight.
The safest and easiest thing to do is download VISIONary.apk and just use temp root. That will give you the ability to do everything you need to do in a root status w/o risking FUBARing anything. You can wi-fi tether, run Titanium Backup and stuff like that.
If you are wanting to go full blown and root it w/ s=off and do the
you can do it the real way and follow Cyanogen's method
Or you can do via the TheUnlockr for a simpler way.
If I temp-root it, would I have to temp-root it every time I want to run the wifi-tether program? Or just on installation?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
I have been trying to get visionary r14 but i have no idea where to get it. I google visionary r14 and use the first link like many people have said but whenever i click download it says firefox can't find the page. Does anyone know of some other way to get visionary ?
Nickoro said:
I have been trying to get visionary r14 but i have no idea where to get it. I google visionary r14 and use the first link like many people have said but whenever i click download it says firefox can't find the page. Does anyone know of some other way to get visionary ?
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There is a link in the post 4 above this one.
does anyone know if this method will work on a htc glacier thats flashed to a network other then t-mobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
its my friends phone and he is on simple mobile. i have rooted quite a few phones and know what i am doing but wanted to make sure it wouldn't conflict with his network
mdrentz said:
does anyone know if this method will work on a htc glacier thats flashed to a network other then t-mobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
its my friends phone and he is on simple mobile. i have rooted quite a few phones and know what i am doing but wanted to make sure it wouldn't conflict with his network
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Any rooting method will work on any phone it was designed for.
Hi guys, I just follwed the method by the unlocker... but at the end when I go to better terminal I'm not getting the # sign... So I recon that it didn't work, right? What might the problem be?
My bad, wasn't writing SU... OPPSSS!!!
I think I screwed something. I just noticed that my CW version is 3.0.2.4 and everybody I see is talking about 3.0.0.5. Is this something bad? I'm having trouble flahing gapps and I got another strange problem, If I put a ringtone and reboot the phone it reverts to the original one, and if I copy something to the SD card it gets deleted. Strange? Please can anyone tell me if I screwed this and how can I resolve?
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I think I screwed something. I just noticed that my CW version is 3.0.2.4 and everybody I see is talking about 3.0.0.5. Is this something bad? I'm having trouble flahing gapps and I got another strange problem, If I put a ringtone and reboot the phone it reverts to the original one, and if I copy something to the SD card it gets deleted. Strange? Please can anyone tell me if I screwed this and how can I resolve?
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3.0.0.5 is the older one. 3.0.2.4 is the newer one.
What error are you getting when you flashed the g/apps?
how the eff is stuff getting deleted from the SDcard. the recovery image doesn't natively delete anything from the SDcard.
neidlinger said:
3.0.0.5 is the older one. 3.0.2.4 is the newer one.
What error are you getting when you flashed the g/apps?
how the eff is stuff getting deleted from the SDcard. the recovery image doesn't natively delete anything from the SDcard.
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I don't really know, this is a new 32 gig class 6 sandisk memory, the original 8gigs is out ot the phone. I left last night transfering from my pc 20 gigs of music and today after i disconnected it from the pc it was gone.
I'm testing the ringtones to determine what the heck is going on, more on that later....
Gapps... starts to install and...
finding update package...
opening update package...
e:cant open /sdcard/gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
This is the 4th time I download this... Maybe permissions?
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Gapps... starts to install and...
finding update package...
opening update package...
e:cant open /sdcard/gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted
This is the 4th time I download this... Maybe permissions?
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Their has to be something wrong with (a) the recovery image or (b) the g/apps.
Are you sure you are downloading the correct g/apps for our phone running CM7. They have their own g/apps....If you are 100% sure it's for our phone then i'd suggest .....
... is attempting to manually flash the recovery image to make sure you do not get a blip in the system. Personally, i do not trust flashing recovery images with Clockwork ROM manager. I've seen a-lot of errors come out of it. This might be one of them.
Have you tryed the 8gig sdcard to install the g-apps? the 32gig may be bad
I just removed the sd card and put it on my laptop and copied a folder with music... after taht turned on the phone and it is gone! strange!
Gonna test the 8gigs..
Put the 8 gigs, and it installed... Hmmm...
NOw, after it finishes the setup of the apps I will format the 32 and test it...
Every time I try to download the Visionary.apk from the above posts, it downloads, then tells me the file has a virus... what's going on? Are they false positives?
_Allan_ said:
Every time I try to download the Visionary.apk from the above posts, it downloads, then tells me the file has a virus... what's going on? Are they false positives?
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Its false so don't worry about it and go with VISIONary+
Before I begin, I'd like to say that I know we have posted this everywhere.
The reason of this thread is because there are no real clear instructions on how to un-root, and there is no actual thread, hence the reason we get this question asked so much; something I want to eliminate.
How to UNROOT your Mytouch 3G Slide
[Optional] If you are sending back your phone to Tmobile for replacement, make sure you flash the newest radio out as of now. (this at the moment is 7.09) [/Optional]
1) You will need to download "ESPRIMG(2).zip" from this thread (This is all you need, you dont need anything else)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713507
2) Rename "ESPRIMG(2).zip" to: ESPRIMG.zip
3) Place the new renamed file ESPRIMG.zip in the root of you SD card (this means in no folder)
4) Power off your phone any way you like
5) Turn your phone on while HOLDING: VOLUME DOWN and POWER.
This will get you to a screen where you will need to wait for some loading. Let it load.
6) Once above step has finished, phone will give you some options. Hit VOLUME UP to confirm flash
7) It will take some time, and when it's done, you will be unrooted with the stock Espresso.
Credits go to: eugene373, xda-fourms, CaliBoyPhillip, and some guy I cant remember
reserved for future way to unroot
I posted the ESRIMG.zip in the q&a section a few days ago, nice catch on the radio. I totally forgot about that for warranty reasons. This thread should hit the New Bible!
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i did this to return my phone but after that i manually updated to the latest official ota that was 1.35. something
Just to be clear, this works even with a custom ROM? just flash esprimg and done? Seems to good to be true lol. Gotta do this to the wifes phone asap!
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Need help!!! Recovery
I am looking for some help before I unroot. I fastboot flashed clockworkmod recovery version 2.5 and now when I enter Boolaoder and select recovery I am stuck at the splash. What should I do to get the factory recovery back or how can I get cw recovery to stick permanently??? Not to much of a noob either just a simple mistake..=)
beazie0885 said:
Just to be clear, this works even with a custom ROM? just flash esprimg and done? Seems to good to be true lol. Gotta do this to the wifes phone asap!
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Yes, its that easy!
lol
poor2rican1 said:
I am looking for some help before I unroot. I fastboot flashed clockworkmod recovery version 2.5 and now when I enter Boolaoder and select recovery I am stuck at the splash. What should I do to get the factory recovery back or how can I get cw recovery to stick permanently??? Not to much of a noob either just a simple mistake..=)
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ask that in the Question and Answer forum of mytouch 3g slide.. im not too sure of what you're saying, and you'll get more answers there.
Hey Xologist,
Thanks for this post but I have a few things you might want to add on.
Your link to eugene373's ESPRIMG(2).zip works fine, but wouldn't auto update after a week. So instead of waiting to be updated I re-rooted and then un-rooted to 1.27.531.1 using the ESPRIMG that wegarner provided. After that I was able to do the manual OTA update without root.
wesgarner (1.27.531.1)
http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_filedownload.asp?release=280&type=1
So after someone unroots they can just manually update(root not needed) to the current OTA via ChiefzReloaded's provided files.
-7.09.35.10 radio -1.35.531.1 build
www.4shared.com/file/dNFtt3IV/Nothing.html
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B7...Y2Q0ZGUxZDJjMGIz&sort=name&layout=list&num=50
Same file with a mirror.However, the google one ended up working for me.
I am assuming this will result in a factory wipe/reset as well, correct? I'm considering switching back to stock from Cyanogen 6.1.1 since it's unable to send or receive MMS messages for me but I'm afraid I may lose the pending messages if I revert back and won't be able to recover or view them.
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I am assuming this will result in a factory wipe/reset as well, correct? I'm considering switching back to stock from Cyanogen 6.1.1 since it's unable to send or receive MMS messages for me but I'm afraid I may lose the pending messages if I revert back and won't be able to recover or view them.
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Yeah it'll be a factory reset but you should still the messages as long as the phone hasn't actually grabbed them from the companies server. As for the actual issue, have you verified APN settings? I was having issues with MMS and data when I first flashed CM 7 and ended up switching to T-Mobiles alternate server to fix.
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Yeah it'll be a factory reset but you should still the messages as long as the phone hasn't actually grabbed them from the companies server. As for the actual issue, have you verified APN settings? I was having issues with MMS and data when I first flashed CM 7 and ended up switching to T-Mobiles alternate server to fix.
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Thank you for confirming that this would wipe the device. I was also not aware that the MMS messages would still be retrievable if they have not yet been downloaded to the device (good to know!).
I see you have found my post on these forums in regards to my issue, so I will not get into the specifics in this topic, but yes, I have confirmed the APN settings several times now.
I've tried this, but I keep getting this error... "Main Version is older"
I need to unroot because I need to send my phone in for warranty service... my power button stopped working... makes it realy difficult to get into recovery mode or anything (impossible) but I can get into the boot loader
What can I do to remedy this?
Heck, if you could tell me how to corrupt the system folders I would do that so they couldn't tell it was rooted at all...
I've tried doing it this way and I extracted the file to the root of my SD card. But when I followed the steps, all it did was take me through like I was doing a reset of my phone. Didn't remove the actual ROM. Am I not supposed to extract it? What can I do to remove this ROM because I really don't like it on my phone.
you do not extract the zip file. you just put the ESPRIMG.zip file into your root folder. when you boot into recovery mode, the phone should automatically start searching for it (you might want to give it a little time to let everything load up). it will load (this will take a while) then press volume up to update when prompted. thanks to the OP for putting this up. you saved my butt, i have to return my phone for warranty replacement because the touchscreen and all the buttons stopped working.
Hey xologist, I'm sorry but I'm still very new to rooting. I've had some issues with the touchscreen and need to send my phone in for the warranty so I need to unroot it. What do you mean by flashing the newest radio? Where do I get it and how do I flash it?
slide 3g problem
dear friend
i have a problem on my touch 3g slide i have upgrade his firmware from 2.1 to 2.2 but now when i try to open my htc it give me enter sim lock code so if there is any way to free unlock it plz help me as soon as you can thkx in advance
tayseery said:
dear friend
i have a problem on my touch 3g slide i have upgrade his firmware from 2.1 to 2.2 but now when i try to open my htc it give me enter sim lock code so if there is any way to free unlock it plz help me as soon as you can thkx in advance
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you probably placed a different sim card in your phone because this phone is normally locked to T-Mobile. if you're on T-Mobile and want to use a different sim card, give them a call and they will get you an unlock code for free. if you thought you bought the phone unlocked (not locked to a carrier, T-Mobile), then it's not, return it to the seller or something.
I tried the esprimg.zip on the root of the sd card but every time it tries to apply it it says it is the wrong image and aborts. Any ideas?
no matter what i do i cant get it to install anything, i install and apply the esprimg.zip file, re boot, and still loads CM i may have forgot how to do all this fancey root stuff, i have Cm 7.1, can i pleeeease get a dummy version to unroot
Hi all, in a pickle here. I will be attempting to remove root and am on CM 7.1 stable. My obstacle is my volume buttons don't work. I'm removing root for warranty/return reasons, is there any way to go back to stock other than from the bootloader(sp?)? Thanks, all!
(2/12/12)So I ended up flashing CR's 2.2 rooted rom so that I could upgrade through HTC Sync to the 2.2 stock update. Thanks anyway
Not sure if this somehow can help in any form of development for the Bravo but I'll post it up. Just read on Android Central that Motorola is looking for 1,000 users to test Android 2.2 for Bravo owners. It does require you to register on their forums first and then fill out a registration form. My younger brother has a Bravo so I'm going to register with his device and maybe it will somehow help some developers on here. Here is the link to the info https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/47978?tstart=0
thanks for the heads up. I missed the last one.
Thanks for the notification. I'm already registered for the MFN tho, doesn't look like there's more I can do.... Hopefully I'm not missing something.
Wow this is the best news. Lets hope att doesn't delay this one like the last one. I'm all signed up so just gonna keep an eye on my email from them. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for posting. Spread the word on this, let's make sure they get all 1000 slots filled asap! More testers = better final product.
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The already sent a response. Im in! No eta for anything yet.
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unroot
Is there a way to unroot for this phone? I'm just waiting on my notification, I'm afraid root will not allow the OTA update.
I got in! Received the email saying in a few days I'll get a download link where I can get the update. I was also wondering about unrooting.
Wouldnt the update unroot your phone for you? If we wanted we would root it again after the update.
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I have a Droid Incredible and from being in those forums I believe, and I can be wrong so don't quote me, we will still be able to update. What usually blocks the update is have Clockwork Recovery. Hopefully we can root after the update. Knowing Motorola they are probably going to patch it up. Then don't want people rooting their phones. I'm just hoping someone here can possible use this info and hopefully can port CWM for us.
zachthepack said:
Is there a way to unroot for this phone? I'm just waiting on my notification, I'm afraid root will not allow the OTA update.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Thank you
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2.2.1 downloaded
I got the message from motorola this morning to download 2.2.1. 15 minutes later up and running. Did a quadrant check and I'm at 1190. Much faster and a lot smoother. The best thing, I was able to move 95% of my apps to the SD card. Freed a bunch of space.
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I got the message from motorola this morning to download 2.2.1. 15 minutes later up and running. Did a quadrant check and I'm at 1190. Much faster and a lot smoother. The best thing, I was able to move 95% of my apps to the SD card. Freed a bunch of space.
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Where you rooted when you ran the update? I got the update but it keeps aborting. Trying to figure it out before contacting motorola
TPR300C said:
Where you rooted when you ran the update? I got the update but it keeps aborting. Trying to figure it out before contacting motorola
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After it fails, touch the lower right corner of your screen, should show some text that might help you figure out what's going wrong.
heydabop said:
After it fails, touch the lower right corner of your screen, should show some text that might help you figure out what's going wrong.
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It tells me but it shows error for /cache/Blur_Version...etc so its from their update. I see you on the MOTO forums heydabop
@heydabop the error you stating you are getting even after unrooting might be if you modified the phone to allow non-market apps. Did you leave that on? I'm trying to see if I can reverse that by going through the steps and changing the value again. Maybe that would work. I get a different error though
I get the same error message. I think it is because I have custom boot animation installed. I didn't save the original boot animation zip file like I should have. I have factory data reset and went and checked the field for non market apps and changed them back. "E: error in /cache/blur_version3.5.350.MB520.ATT.en.us.zip (status 7)". So if anyone has the original boot animation zip file they can give me I would appreciate it. You can pm me or email me. thanks
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It tells me but it shows error for /cache/Blur_Version...etc so its from their update. I see you on the MOTO forums heydabop
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There is probably an error above the the zip error, that points to a specific file. Don't mind the zip error, it's caused by the verification error, and doesn't actually indicate a problem with the zip.
MCFarmfresh said:
I get the same error message. I think it is because I have custom boot animation installed. I didn't save the original boot animation zip file like I should have. I have factory data reset and went and checked the field for non market apps and changed them back. "E: error in /cache/blur_version3.5.350.MB520.ATT.en.us.zip (status 7)". So if anyone has the original boot animation zip file they can give me I would appreciate it. You can pm me or email me. thanks
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I'm making a copy of my boot animation including sound. My problem is that I deleted all at&t branded apps and didn't back them up. So can someone be kind enough and back them up and send them to me please
So after hours of searching, and being on the verge of tossing my phone against the wall I am asking if anyone has the stock rom zip file that I can flash. Everything I am finding leads to broken download links, or corrupt files.
I have also tried to get HTC sync to work, so i can just flash the new update and be done with it. But I can not get HTC sync to see my phone, no matter what rom Ii flash before hand. I currently have a old reworked 2.1 rom, was hoping that would be seen by HTC sync.
Uhhh dude so are you trying to push it back to stock? If so, google FROYO 2.2 official mytouch 3g slide an their should be a thread on tmobile.com saying something like "ladies and gentlemen, froyo 2.2" (or a variation of that) an it will hav instructions on how to install Stock 2.2 froyo! I hav rooted and unrooted my phone 3x literally with it (if I get bored with root I go back to stock, and vice versa) and if you ever want to re-root, go to my thread in this forum (how to get the most out of your slide) and I hav a link on how to re-root your device. I really hope I answered your question!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946435
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946435
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Thanks, going to do that one tonight. Not sure how I missed it, I must have assumed I already looked at the thread just from reading the title?
ended up unrooting it before work, and updating to 2.2 just to be safe. Everything went smooth, other then having to restart the update process when I hardly bumped my usb cord disconnecting it. But that was the reason for the warranty.
the stock esprimg.zip file can be flashed via rom manager OR recovery and then do the update to 2.2 using HTC sync, just FYI if anyone wanted to know.
I tried flashing the esprimg.zip through rom manager, and had no luck going that route. Its been so long since rooting it, I didn't think to load the esprimg using the vol down/power combo.
You're always safer doing it from recovery as you can get some bad results doing it through rom manager.
Hello, xda-developers,
I have a myTouch 4G that was updated to the 2.3.4 Gingerbread software and wanted to root it. In order to do so, after many research, it states that there is no root for the 2.3.4 Gingerbread software and for it to be rooted you'll have to downgrade it.
The reason why I wanted to root it is because I am having a problem with the WIFI connectivity in my home and was wondering if it will fix it. Same reason why I update it to the 2.3.4 Gingerbread software in the first place. The myTouch 4G that I have will "RARELY" connect to my wireless router in my home but for some reason it doesn't fail me when connected to other wireless routers outside of my home even when having the same router. But this is now not the problem.
As you can read, the title says it all. My problem now is that I just soft bricked my myTouch 4G after a downgrade that I followed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912# Like the noob always say when something goes or went wrong, "Boohoo, I don't know what I did wrong. Someone, please, help me." But I THINK I know what I did or went wrong.
I followed the guide strict and carefully hoping I don't brick it but then I said to myself, "It's a 99.9% chance I won't, I think... what can possibly go wrong?" Everything went well. I did everything it says and once the update bar fills up to the top, BAM! It hits the "T-Mobile myTouch 4G" boot screen. I was happy. Very happy because I felt accomplished and one step closer to excitingly freeing my phone. But my hopes went down when it stayed like that for hours on end. I pulled the battery out and reboot it and nothing was fixed. Although it was stuck, I still can access the bootloader. I pulled out the battery again and boot it to the bootloader and re-updated it again and nothing was fixed. I yanked out the battery one last time and deleted the PD15IMG.zip file from the SD card to keep it from asking to update everytime I boot it to the bootloader so I can factory reset it but, still, that didn't help.
Like I said. I think I know what I did or went wrong. Examine the guide. The "Gaining Temp Root" part I did right. The "Changing Version Number to Allow Downgrade" I did correct and the results on the command prompt came out the way it stated it should come out. THEN! I yanked out the battery to reboot it after that. When I've done so I continued to the next procedure and everything went how it says it should go but, instead of the end results, I got it stuck on the "T-Mobile myTouch 4G" boot screen after the update. I think that's where I messed up. When I yanked out the battery to reboot it after the "Changing Version Number to Allow Downgrade" part. I believe it kicked it out from root. It is a temp root by the way and I read it somewhere that said, "Once you're rooted you CAN downgrade it." Something like that which made me think it wasn't rooted after that reboot and the downgrade wasn't a success. I also have two other guesses in which I think soft bricked the phone. I either have a bad eMMC-boot or the PD15IMG.zip was bad. These are my thoughts in what went wrong. I'm asking for your help. So can you help me find the solution to this problem?
Thank you very much in advance for your time and effort into reading this and helping me out. I really appreciate it.
-Victor​
P.S. Here's the information on the myTouch 4G's bootloader:
GLACIER PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.89.0005
MICROP-0429
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 14 2011,13:18:22
Again, Thank you.
wow, same thing happened to me.
You could try updating it back up to the 2.3.4 RUU. If that works, nothing lost at least.
You used a wrong PD15IMG, most probably.
If you have used the correct one, your bootloader would be 0.86.0000, but it isn't.
Please re-download the correct PD15IMG and try again. When it works, if it throws any messages - write them here, so someone will be able to help you. If you see "Fail-PU" - your phone is dead.
Your mistake might have been removing the battery instead of typing "adb reboot bootloader". Yanking the battery off a working phone can destroy its eMMC. If that's what happened to you - well, you can replace your phone under warranty and follow the instructions better next time.
It was definitely the part where you yanked out your battery. You lost temp root then. Why you did it, not sure. But it's already been done so Let's not linger.
Have you tried starting over from step one?
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You used a wrong Rom to downgrade or it is corrupted during download.
Download the official 2.2.1 rom, put it to the root of your sdcard, and try to update.
The original bootloader is 0.86.0000
You can download it here
Rename it to PD15IMG.zip before updating.
Do what he said
Do what the last guy said and rename the image and flashing.
Here is what has happened, you were probably installing a signed downgrade to a previous version. Either you got the wrong file, your download was corrupt (THANKS TO CHROME), or you didn't clear your cache dalvik needs to be clear if you run a different kernel. The main cause of hanging at the bootscreen is the incorrect cache either regular or dalvik. Thats what I've noticed from threads and just in general.
You don't appear to be running clockworkmod recovery. If you are going to mess with the system, DO IT ALL THE WAY! Don't get confused with this one... if you are planning to write radios, flash updates, or do anything YOU WILL NEED ROOT. This is because something could go wrong and you could be locked out. If you aren't willing to commit to basic root privileges, do not attempt to downgrade. Either go all the way, or don't go at all. That's just some friendly advice cause people will make the misconception if they just downgrade thats fine, but getting root is more dangerous... not true! If you have root, you can actually gain control of the phone and restore even a 'broken' one.
ROOT is mostly gained from within the phone in the operating system. You use an APP to gain root privileges. Once you get root, you need to get SU a program to grant privileges to programs that request them. Then you need to get clockworkmod rom manager so you can flash a recovery (internet and market access is required unless you can install from the .apk and use adb). ONCE YOU HAVE THAT RECOVERY you can downgrade, upgrade, flash, flex, backup, restore all with a simple push of a button, no expertise required!!
You can even revert to stock easier when you have root.
Once you get that recovery installed then look for ways to turn s-off and unlock your sim so you don't have to worrry about stuff.
And remember, they might not honor your replacement phone if you hack or modify it... but if you lose the phone they will replace it for you.
Big Thanks For the Help!
Hello, xda-developers,
Thank you, all, for your help! I've figured out the problem.
It was because of the PD15IMG.zip file. It was a bad one and I figured it out by downloading another one BUT, instead of downloading it from the same site I got it from, I downloaded it from a different site. I've barely figured this out and I could have fixed this problem way earlier if I had checked back my post.
Big thanks, again, to you guys for taking your time and helping me figure out this problem. It has been a month since I've been "Android-less" and now I am going to treasure it more than usual and I can not lie... I miss its awesomeness.
My phone is now back and it is officially perm-rooted! Love this phone more than ever with all the things it can do now. Rocking this phone out now with the Virtuous Unity rom and it blows... me... away!
-Victor​
Well..... at last you figured it out.....Iam happy for you....Try Virtuous Unity 2.39 you will really love it.
By the way, where did you get the PD15IMG.zip file???? Can you post the link, so that it will be easy for others with similar problem.
Thanks! You're right, I am trying out Virtuous Unity 2.39 right now and I love it. I was actually looking for an android "bone-stock" gingerbread rom but I can't seem to find one without the customization. Then I bumped into this one. They say sense 3.0 were only made to work on dual-core phones... they were wrong. I really love this rom and I'm sticking to it. Until I find a stock gingerbread rom that has been perfected for the myTouch 4G. You know, the one without the customization.
Oh! Here's the link where I got the radio (PD15IMG.zip) from: www1240.megaupload.com/files/89ce9e2eeb86bb659eceb64baa356c4b/PD15IMG.zip
Since I'm a new member of the xda-developers forum, I couldn't post a link. So, instead, here's the address.
So have you tried the link in my post? Did it work for you?
The link for the PD15IMG.zip radio? Nope. I went onto googling it and finding one myself. The link for the stock myTouch 4G 2.3.4 rom? Nope. Not a big fan of the myTouch 4G's overlay.