I have a MyTouch 4G obviously and I need to Unlock it.. It already is rooted/S=OFF and I've been hearing that if its rooted its unlocked.. I dunnno. So can someone please tell me if its rooted can it be used on AT&T... and if not how do I go about unlocking it?
JOMOID said:
I have a MyTouch 4G obviously and I need to Unlock it.. It already is rooted/S=OFF and I've been hearing that if its rooted its unlocked.. I dunnno. So can someone please tell me if its rooted can it be used on AT&T... and if not how do I go about unlocking it?
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What method of root did you use? If you used the gfree method, then yes, it's SIMUNLOCKED. if not, the best way to unlock is to call tmobile and ask them for the unlock code.
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saranhai said:
What method of root did you use? If you used the gfree method, then yes, it's SIMUNLOCKED. if not, the best way to unlock is to call tmobile and ask them for the unlock code.
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I didnt, i used visionary+ or something like that.. It was so long ago i dont really remember...
JOMOID said:
I didnt, i used visionary+ or something like that.. It was so long ago i dont really remember...
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Oh.. yeah, then just ask tmobile for an unlock code. OR reroot again using the gfree method.
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Thinking of unrooting my phone and rerooting it. Witch way should I do tjis with, gfree or the vishonary and terminal way?
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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
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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.
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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).
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What i meant is that its not the cause of them dying.
Im confused should I do the gfree method or vishonary?
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Im sorry if this has been posted before too. I looked but I couldnt find anything.
And still noone has answered my other question
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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?
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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.
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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.
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JDV28 said:
gfree. its the do-all
fast.simple.reliable.
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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.
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Should I use the unlockr.com to unroot it?
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NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Should I use the unlockr.com to unroot it?
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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
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Okay
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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Ya. I really didnt mean to post that one rom thread 3 times. I reported them so they would be deleted. Im sorry
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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.
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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.
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Yah thanm you
MyTouch4GCameAsRomans!
NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
Yah thanm you
MyTouch4GCameAsRomans!
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np, always trying to help
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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...
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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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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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Since I bought my htc desire z unlocked I wanted opinions before I mess ith it since I have no warrenty through my provider. After I updated to 2.3 my htc sense kept restarting. And that was a while ago now my entire phone keeps freezing then reboot along with the sense issue. Htc says I need to factory reset it,but I'm worried that will relock my phone and I can't afford to pay to have it unlocked again. I don't wanna risk flashing a new rom,I have done it before but this desire z is my favorite phone I've ever had. Suggestions plz?
A factory reset should not remove your root and not to mention there are very detailed guides here that will help you root your phone without having to pay for anything. Browse around the forum abit.
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"Factory reset" = wipe data and cache..have to do that anytime you change roms so no it doesn't affect root or unlock. How did you install 2.3? When your phone is rooted the ota upgrade doesn't work
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Apparently hes not rooted hes just simunlocked dont worry u can wipe it and nothing will happen
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nonione said:
Apparently hes not rooted hes just simunlocked dont worry u can wipe it and nothing will happen
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Yes Its just simunlocked, So are you sure?
100 % sure doing a factory reset will not relock your phone, it only wipes all personal data,absolutely nothing to worry about mate
Just in case I end up having to send it in for repairs or replacement does anyone know where I can get find the cheapest most reliable place to get the unlock code?
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Root super cid and all that sim unlocks the phone am I wrong?
Just checked the wiki and yea subsidy unlock will do the same and you can be rooted, rommed etc
killj0y said:
Just checked the wiki and yea subsidy unlock will do the same and you can be rooted, rommed etc
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I'm sorry but huh??? My phone isn't rooted nor do I want it to be,just unlocked.
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Dragonmaster0430 said:
I'm sorry but huh??? My phone isn't rooted nor do I want it to be,just unlocked.
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The easiest way to unlock it is to root it using gfree. Besides, once you root, trust me, you will never go back to stock. It really does make the phone much better.
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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!!
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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!!
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Yeah. Just returning to stock ROM should be enough.
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You will lose root, but retain S-Off.
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Do I need to return to s-on to send it back?
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Technically, yes. But many times it doesn't matter.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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If you used gfree to sim unlock it then flashing PD15IMG.zip will leave sim unlock and S-OFF.
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estallings15 said:
If you used gfree to sim unlock it and S-OFF then flashing PD15IMG.zip will leave sim unlock and S-OFF.
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