Gingerbread root and flashing roms? - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there a way to root a mt4g running the official gingerbread update?
If there is a way, can you still flash all the roms available for the mt4g?
Roms work with any version of android? Ex. Virtuous Unity running on 2.2.1
vs. Virtuous Unity runnging on 2.3.4

HTC HD2 MAN said:
Is there a way to root a mt4g running the official gingerbread update?
If there is a way, can you still flash all the roms available for the mt4g?
Roms work with any version of android? Ex. Virtuous Unity running on 2.2.1
vs. Virtuous Unity runnging on 2.3.4
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please use the search button...
you can downgrade the MT4G gingerbread update and root it.
use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
and what do you mean? virtuous unity is running on android 2.3.4...

saranhai said:
please use the search button...
you can downgrade the MT4G gingerbread update and root it.
use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
and what do you mean? virtuous unity is running on android 2.3.4...
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I did search and thats why I'm asking if gingerbread is root-able.
And I dont want to downgrade, that is why I'm asking if ginger bread can be rooted
My question is:
Can a Rom (example: virtuous unity) run on ANY version of android from 2.1 and +
so if virtuous unity can run on 2.2.1 on mt4g
will it also work if mt4g was on 2.3.4?
or is the rom just meant to run on 2.2.1.

HTC HD2 MAN said:
I did search and thats why I'm asking if gingerbread is root-able.
And I dont want to downgrade, that is why I'm asking if ginger bread can be rooted
My question is:
Can a Rom (example: virtuous unity) run on ANY version of android from 2.1 and +
so if virtuous unity can run on 2.2.1 on mt4g
will it also work if mt4g was on 2.3.4?
or is the rom just meant to run on 2.2.1.
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I don't think you're understanding how it works. You have to downgrade back to 2.2.1 because 2.3.4 can't be rooted. Thus the need for the downgrade. VU doesn't "run on 2.2.1", you're basically flashing a completely new firmware on your phone with VU.
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mackster248 said:
I don't think you're understanding how it works. You have to downgrade back to 2.2.1 because 2.3.4 can't be rooted. Thus the need for the downgrade. VU doesn't "run on 2.2.1", you're basically flashing a completely new firmware on your phone with VU.
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Oooooh that makes more sense.

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HTC Panache roms?

Hi,
I live in Canada and just got the new HTC Panache (made for mobilicity), which is pretty much like the HTC MyTouch4G or so i've heard. (The difference being that the Panache comes with 2.3 Gingerbread as the stock rom)
My question is, can i install the roms for the Mytouch4G such as Virtuous Unity or Royal Ginger onto my Panache? or should I wait for roms that come out specifically for the Panache??
First you would need to root it but I don't think there is a way for the panache yet...
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I've heard you can use the Visionary method, just use Gingerbreak in place of Viisionary. If it's rooted with S-OFF after this method, then you can use the Panache just like the myTouch 4G.
Tryed everything
GazaIan said:
I've heard you can use the Visionary method, just use Gingerbreak in place of Viisionary. If it's rooted with S-OFF after this method, then you can use the Panache just like the myTouch 4G.
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The panache just cant be rooted
davanator22 said:
The panache just cant be rooted
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Your wrong
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davanator22 said:
The panache just cant be rooted
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Why oh why must you bring back the dead?
dmichalski said:
Hi,
I live in Canada and just got the new HTC Panache (made for mobilicity), which is pretty much like the HTC MyTouch4G or so i've heard. (The difference being that the Panache comes with 2.3 Gingerbread as the stock rom)
My question is, can i install the roms for the Mytouch4G such as Virtuous Unity or Royal Ginger onto my Panache? or should I wait for roms that come out specifically for the Panache??
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I have mobilicity Panache 4g as well. You can root it (I used this guide to downgrade & root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912) and use any rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=796. Go for coderz roms as he is really good with his stuff and still keeping our device rocking
davanator22 said:
The panache just cant be rooted
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wrong...I have successfully rooted it and playing around with various roms.

ROOTED Gingerbread EVO on EBAY

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230660143154&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Most likely a rooted 2.2 evo running a rooted stock 2.3 gingerbread rom; this has to be the case as there is no root for gingerbread.
Obviously.
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teh roxxorz said:
Most likely a rooted two point two stock rooted gingerbread rom, as there is no root for gingerbread.
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what is a 2.2 rooted gingerbread rom? That doesnt even make sense.
There is absolutely root for stock gingerbread, just not if you accepted the OTA.
This guy probably just updated the phone to a pre-rooted Sprint EVO gingerbread rom obtained from right here on XDA.
teh roxxorz said:
Most likely a rooted two point two stock rooted gingerbread rom, as there is no root for gingerbread.
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Well you just failed, lol. Next time just type it out; 2.2. FYI gingerbread is 2.3.
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I think he means it was rooted as 2.2 and then updated to a 2.3 rom
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
Invisibility said:
Well you just failed, lol. Next time just type it out; 2.2. FYI gingerbread is 2.3.
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Sorry to everyone for that atrocious typo; I was on my thrive tablet, and xda wasn't playing nice. But yes, a rooted 2.2 running a 2.3 rooted stock rom.
teh roxxorz said:
Sorry to everyone for that atrocious typo; I was on my thrive tablet, and xda wasn't playing nice. But yes, a rooted 2.2 running a 2.3 rooted stock rom.
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Even with the typo it wasn't hard to understand.
mattykinsx said:
Even with the typo it wasn't hard to understand.
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Maybe so, but it got more attention than it should have, so it had to be fixed.
Though on the point, its people like him that scam everyone into buying something its not, then let someone new to xda buy it then start a thread of 'I HAVE S-OFF GINGERBREAD ROOT!'
Just calling it now.

[Q] Custom ROM and No Data Plan

Okay, so I've looked everywhere and cant find my answer anywhere. I want to install a custom ROM (specifically royalginger 2.0) and don't have a data plan. The guy I got it from activated it with his SIM and then I just put mine in and it worked. I don't mind rooting.
I'm stuck on android 2.2.1 and want 2.3.4 with the new version of HTC sense (arching buttons on bottom, cube like app menu) and I only have a 2gb SD card which I'm willing to wipe. My question is, if I install the custom ROM, will I need to activate the phone again? I have no data plan so I can't do this. Or does the custom ROM have the option to activate over WiFi?
Also, what are my chances of pricking it?
Then You cant use Aosp roms
The aosp roms (plain Google roms like royalginger or cyanogenmod) dont support WiFi support.
Your going to have to use the newer sense roms which have an option for using WiFi to activate..... I prefer TDJ RCMix3D Runny v1.5.0 MT4G:: [SENSE 3.5]
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283682
flapflip22 said:
Okay, so I've looked everywhere and cant find my answer anywhere. I want to install a custom ROM (specifically royalginger 2.0) and don't have a data plan. The guy I got it from activated it with his SIM and then I just put mine in and it worked. I don't mind rooting.
I'm stuck on android 2.2.1 and want 2.3.4 with the new version of HTC sense (arching buttons on bottom, cube like app menu) and I only have a 2gb SD card which I'm willing to wipe. My question is, if I install the custom ROM, will I need to activate the phone again? I have no data plan so I can't do this. Or does the custom ROM have the option to activate over WiFi?
Also, what are my chances of pricking it?
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Virtuous Unity.
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+1
Virtuous Unity 2.39 is the best. Smooth response, awesome UI....Go for it....
xmc wildchild22 said:
The aosp roms (plain Google roms like royalginger or cyanogenmod) dont support WiFi support.
Your going to have to use the newer sense roms which have an option for using WiFi to activate..... I prefer TDJ RCMix3D Runny v1.5.0 MT4G:: [SENSE 3.5]
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283682
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AOSP ROMs such as Cyanogen(mod) do Support Logging into your Google account over Wi-Fi. Why do you think CM is so popular on the Nook color? and it has no HSPA(+),EVDO, Wi-Max or LTE Support. In fact, i just tethered my Nook to my Glacier to activate my account on it.
So if I do the virtuous unity, I can do the activation again without a data plan? Also, can it be done with only a 2gb SD card?
flapflip22 said:
So if I do the virtuous unity, I can do the activation again without a data plan? Also, can it be done with only a 2gb SD card?
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The Os will be written to the emmc and pulled off of the sdcard so yes?
And yes you can sign into your account via wifi and use that strictly. Just make sure to remove the apns and turn off auto sync and data to keep it from connecting to the servers of the cell phone provider
Sent via Android.
And can anyone link me to where I can learn how to root my4g? I heard that its one of the harder phones and I really can't risk bricking it
Okay, It got a little sketchy and I used gfree for s=off and then got perm root from visionary.
Umm, so the Rom I decided on was virtuous unity 2.37.0 because from what I read thr latest was too buggy and kept crashing
Good choice?
flapflip22 said:
Okay, It got a little sketchy and I used gfree for s=off and then got perm root from visionary.
Umm, so the Rom I decided on was virtuous unity 2.37.0 because from what I read thr latest was too buggy and kept crashing
Good choice?
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Virtuous Unity 2.39 is not so buggy. But i suggest you to go with the virtuous unity 2.37
You can update to the latest version in future.
febycv said:
Virtuous Unity 2.39 is not so buggy. But i suggest you to go with the virtuous unity 2.37
You can update to the latest version in future.
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Phone is rooted, and I have s=off.
Can someone give me pointers on putting the Rom on my phone? Or link me?
flapflip22 said:
Phone is rooted, and I have s=off.
Can someone give me pointers on putting the Rom on my phone? Or link me?
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You should have a Permanent root, Latest Rom Manager & ClockworkMod Recovery Installed. I also recommend you to update your BusyBox.
Click to download Virtuous Unity 2.37 or Virtuous Unity 2.39 Rom.
Procedure
1. Download the Virtuous Unity Rom.
2. Do a Nandroid backup.
3. Make a Full Wipe (data & dalvik).
4. Reboot to Recovery & Flash the Rom.
Now reboot & enjoy the new Rom......
I have a problem, my bootloader says
00.85.2007? My understanding is that its supposed to be 00.85.000? Or is this nothing?
Also, in clockworkmod recovery, whenever I clock something, it just has a thing with an arrow that goes around it. I left it running for 7 hours and it still was doing it so I pulled the battery.
Anyone help? The phones on and running again
flapflip22 said:
I have a problem, my bootloader says
00.85.2007? My understanding is that its supposed to be 00.85.000? Or is this nothing?
Also, in clockworkmod recovery, whenever I clock something, it just has a thing with an arrow that goes around it. I left it running for 7 hours and it still was doing it so I pulled the battery.
Anyone help? The phones on and running again
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The original bootloader is 0.86.0000
The Rom you used to update might be something different....
Haven't installed the Rom yet, this is after root. I ended up having to use the gfree method to get s=off and VISIONary+ r14 to get permanent root.
And yeah, I know its 00.86.0000, wrong button
But it says my hboot is 00.85.2007
When I did the gfree, looking at directions from another site it said to use the command "./gfree" as the last command which I did, but another site says its "./gfree -f"??
Can I still flash the new ROM with the 00.85.2007 bootloader? I DO have root, and I DO have s=off
Edit: I'm also currently still on 2.2.1, no OTA update and this ROM looks awesome
flapflip22 said:
Haven't installed the Rom yet, this is after root. I ended up having to use the gfree method to get s=off and VISIONary+ r14 to get permanent root.
And yeah, I know its 00.86.0000, wrong button
But it says my hboot is 00.85.2007
When I did the gfree, looking at directions from another site it said to use the command "./gfree" as the last command which I did, but another site says its "./gfree -f"??
Can I still flash the new ROM with the 00.85.2007 bootloader? I DO have root, and I DO have s=off
Edit: I'm also currently still on 2.2.1, no OTA update and this ROM looks awesome
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Have you flashed the CWM recovery?
febycv said:
Have you flashed the CWM recovery?
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Yes I did =]
flapflip22 said:
Yes I did =]
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So you can now reboot into CWM recovery & flash a custom rom.
Always remember to do a Full wipe & Nandroid Backup before flashing.
febycv said:
So you can now reboot into CWM recovery & flash a custom rom.
Always remember to do a Full wipe & Nandroid Backup before flashing.
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Excuse me if I'm going in circles, just for verification:
Even with the 00.85.2007 bootloader I can flash the virtuous unity 2.37.00 ROM?
flapflip22 said:
Excuse me if I'm going in circles, just for verification:
Even with the 00.85.2007 bootloader I can flash the virtuous unity 2.37.00 ROM?
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Iam guessing you have 00.85.2007 ENG bootloader and ENG S-OFF
If this is the case, you can flash any rom via CWM recovery.

Current rooted 2.2 how to get 2.3.3 with root

I just had a shift 2.3.3 and spent a day or so bringing it back to 2.2 with root and the clockwork boot manager.
But how do i get a 2.3.3 or newer ota or as close to factory rom as possible to work with root?
I saw a rom called synergy which looks similar.
Sparksco has a rooted ota ROM in ROM manager 2.3.4
mik 2.1 executive edition
turkbot said:
Sparksco has a rooted ota ROM in ROM manager 2.3.4
mik 2.1 executive edition
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newSENSE is based off the latest 2.3.4 ota... Synergy is old and dead...
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drob311 said:
newSENSE is based off the latest 2.3.4 ota... Synergy is old and dead...
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If your going for the stock look NewSENSE is where its at, and thats the actual rom im running on my speedy now
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If you want the newest OTA 2.3.4 just rooted. Then Sparksco has the newest Rom in Rom Manager, as turkbot stated. Although if you go that route you will not have WiFi / USB Tether. You will just be on the Newest OTA 2.3.4 and Rooted. If you want a Rom that's based off the newest OTA but very close to Stock. Then newSense is what you want. Very close to Stock with extras, and very reliable. MikShifted G , not Stock. Many extras, and very reliable.
drob311 said:
newSENSE is based off the latest 2.3.4 ota... Synergy is old and dead...
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Lmao yup and so is x99's 2.3.3 rom.
turkbot said:
Sparksco has a rooted ota ROM in ROM manager 2.3.4
mik 2.1 executive edition
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It's the closest to stock sense you can get with root
Thank you guys.
What if you can't get the newest rooted OTA through Rom Manager...
Dogan
Honestly the only thing its done right for me is clockworkrecovery flash
The link is in my sig which you can view on pc.
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1kWewyOf4WYpeFwaeXtUG8kn6Xk_w_eG9Yv4-dNoQOlk
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There are instructions here too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
Ignore this post Wrong thread.

Are Radios compatible with any firmware *noob status*

1. Is a radio that is from a GB firmware compatible with phone that is running a Froyo firmware?
2. If not then would i have to upgrade to the rooted 2.3.4 and then be able to change the radio?
3. Also does a nand backup made on one radio and firmware work on a different radio and firmware or would it just revert back
I've never heard of radios being incompatible with ROMs on this device.
The radio is not backed up or restored by a nandroid.
mymeatb18 said:
1. Is a radio that is from a GB firmware compatible with phone that is running a Froyo firmware?
2. If not then would i have to upgrade to the rooted 2.3.4 and then be able to change the radio?
3. Also does a nand backup made on one radio and firmware work on a different radio and firmware or would it just revert back
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1. Gingerbread radios are for Gingerbread, and Froyo radios are for Froyo
2. Yes, upgrade to 2.3.4 then change the radio ONLY IF YOU NEED TO
3. Nandroid doesn't make a backup since wiping everything does not change the radio.
invasion2 said:
1. Gingerbread radios are for Gingerbread, and Froyo radios are for Froyo
2. Yes, upgrade to 2.3.4 then change the radio ONLY IF YOU NEED TO
3. Nandroid doesn't make a backup since wiping everything does not change the radio.
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Really? I've never had a problem.
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estallings15 said:
Really? I've never had a problem.
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That is just what I suppose. I wouldn't take any risks flashing GB radio on Froyo...could brick it. So just stick to same firmware, same radio.
thanks for the info so by flashing the 2.3.4 rooted rom will i be on the gingerbread firmware?
mymeatb18 said:
thanks for the info so by flashing the 2.3.4 rooted rom will i be on the gingerbread firmware?
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Yes. You will be stock GB, except rooted.
You may be right, as I know other devices have this issue. The thunderbolt, for instance has at least one thread dedicated to the topic. However, I don't recall anyone EVER reporting a brick related to radio version on the Glacier.
Can anyone report that they have?
So I'm on the endymion v 3.5 Rom and says firmware version 1.05.401.4 does that mean its a group firmware? I'm also on the newest GB radio
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Meant to type froyo not group
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mymeatb18 said:
So I'm on the endymion v 3.5 Rom and says firmware version 1.05.401.4 does that mean its a group firmware? I'm also on the newest GB radio
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Its gingerbread runny base. In about phone it should say kernel version 2.6.35 gb.
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I ok thanks guys just kind of new to this and was a little confused. But thanks a lot for the help
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Hell I flashed a GB radio on ICS, not once but twice.

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