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Hello everyone,
Any help you guys can give will be much appreciated.
I have a MyTouch 4G previously running Froyo, rooted and S=Off. Against better judgment, I decided to put this release of Gingerbread 2.3.4 on it:
PD15IMG_Glacier_Gingerbread_S_TMOUS_2.19.531.1_Radio_12.58.60.25_26.11.04.03_M_release_200756_signed.zip
Though everything seems to work fine, I lost root. Contrary to most other accounts from other people who flashed the same file, S=Off remained on my phone.
I would really like to get root back so I can use some of my apps again.
Visionary stops at a black screen.
Gingerbreak runs forever with no success.
What other means can I use to get root back or am I SOL for now until someone figures out how to root 2.3.4 on the MT4G?
Thanks again.
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From what I could find in the forums, you are kinda stuck till someone comes up with another exploit in order to gain root and s-off
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I am stuck in the same situation, except that I updated first to the official gingerbread rom for mytouch 4g and then tried to root my phone, i.e. the phone was not rooted at all.
I'm quite confident an exploit will be (re)written - just a matter of time. It's just that I couldn't use some of my paid apps.
normandelli said:
I'm quite confident an exploit will be (re)written - just a matter of time. It's just that I couldn't use some of my paid apps.
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Yeah, Im just itching to use bloat freezer. I'm doing a warrant exchange if nothing happens in a week or two. Got dust under the screen anyways.
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You can go back to 2.2.1 from 2.3.4
I had the same issue then i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 follow the G2 method, when you get to the part where you put this in # /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.19.531.1 make sure you put the version you want like 1.17.531.2 not 1.19.531.1 worked for me just did it about 1/2hr ago
If you still have S-off, why not just wipe and flash another ROM?
GazaIan said:
If you still have S-off, why not just wipe and flash another ROM?
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The ota kills root and makes S= ON
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GazaIan said:
If you still have S-off, why not just wipe and flash another ROM?
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I tried flashing a similar 2.3.4 release that is rooted. Renamed it to PD15IMG.zip and tried applying it - At "parsing", it stops and just goes back to the HBOOT menu.
normandelli said:
I tried flashing a similar 2.3.4 release that is rooted. Renamed it to PD15IMG.zip and tried applying it - At "parsing", it stops and just goes back to the HBOOT menu.
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You are mixing up roms and official update zips. You can't just flash a rom thorough hboot. That's not how it works.
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I managed to flash 2.2.1 back on to it and re-rooted. Problem solved. Thanks!
normandelli said:
I managed to flash 2.2.1 back on to it and re-rooted. Problem solved. Thanks!
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Can you tell me how you managed to do that please?
superNES64 said:
Can you tell me how you managed to do that please?
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lOOK AT WOLF26915's post use the G2 instructions to temp root using the fre3vo exploit in adb then change your version number to 1.17.531.2, then your bootloader will allow you to use the 2.2.1 PD15IMG update to get back to stock and root.
normandelli said:
I tried flashing a similar 2.3.4 release that is rooted. Renamed it to PD15IMG.zip and tried applying it - At "parsing", it stops and just goes back to the HBOOT menu.
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This is the problem with n00bs. You wanna jump head first into something you have absolutely no understanding of then beg for help over and over in here when you finally brick your phone.
Stupid. You FAIL!
So sick of new users of Android trying to jump before looking. You're the same kind of people who would jump off a cliff before checking to see how deep the water is. Then want help after you break your neck.
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This is the problem with n00bs. You wanna jump head first into something you have absolutely no understanding of then beg for help over and over in here when you finally brick your phone.
Stupid. You FAIL!
So sick of new users of Android trying to jump before looking. You're the same kind of people who would jump off a cliff before checking to see how deep the water is. Then want help after you break your neck.
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Just remember you was new at this at one time to
WOLF26915 said:
Just remember you was new at this at one time to
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That was 20 years ago. And yet, even then, when I wanted to know something; I searched and searched and searched, and searched again. Then I read and read and re-read over and over and over again. And after all that if I still didn't know then I would ask. But I would also ask in a proficient manner.
Too many young kids jumping in on the Android bandwagon and wanting to root and flash Rom's right out of the box without learning first.
I stand by my first statement.
If you had Radio S-OFF, you should be able to flash an unsigned PD15IMG.zip even though you lost root.
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WOLF26915 said:
I had the same issue then i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 follow the G2 method, when you get to the part where you put this in # /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.19.531.1 make sure you put the version you want like 1.17.531.2 not 1.19.531.1 worked for me just did it about 1/2hr ago
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thanks a lot dude for showing me to put that.. i can confirm it worked perfectly fine. i will hit the thanks button for sure. i was stuck on that damn gingerbread leak build lol
Interesting. msm_rotator is I believe the exploit used in Fre3vo.
I wonder if this would work to downgrade the HTC Panache from Mobilicity to an MT4G ROM?
I also downgraded back to 2.2.1 then updated to the rooted 2.3.4 and it works
This is the way I went about rooting the Mytouch running the stock 2.3.4
First downgrade from the stock 2.3.4 to 2.2.1 for rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
Second use gfree to get s-off.
You need visionary. Second link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
http://android.modaco.com/topic/320350-19nov-r14-visionary-one-click-root/
Third flash the enh h-boot and recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200147
Now is the time, if you choose, to backup. Start flashing rom of your choose. There are many 2.3.3 and higher based roms to be back on Gingerbread
Thanks to all the developers for the links.
If this is of help to anyone please just hit the thanks button.
Thanks I guess
Milehighmeltdown said:
Kind of misleading dont you think, you didnt root the stock, you downgraded.
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That was the whole point of his post, was to show how to root when you have the OTA...
Milehighmeltdown said:
Kind of misleading dont you think, you didnt root the stock, you downgraded.
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That was the whole point of his post, was to show how to root when you have the OTA...
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Yeah Milehigh, that's the only way to do it as of right now. I'm sure eventually one of the brilliant people on here will find some way to truly root it, but for now this is all you can do if you got the OTA and want root access.
This works if u got the update at Tmobile right our is there a difference between OTA updates
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Tez MyTouch said:
This works if u got the update at Tmobile right our is there a difference between OTA updates
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yes it will work
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That was the whole point of his post, was to show how to root when you have the OTA...
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Yeah, ok that was the point of his post, title should be” you can't root 2.3.4 but here is an alternative”
Also his method is mentioned in about 100 other threads already, why do we need to post out again.
Nothing against the poster, I know he is just trying to be helpful.
I think it was a very helpful post. I wonder how many of your 3 posts helped anyone.
And really, what does it matter what software version you root?
@Milehighmeltdown
Updated the title to reflect the point of the thread. To this point there wasn't a collection of all the different links for this process. I just posted them all in one location.
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@Milehighmeltdown
Updated the title to reflect the point of the thread. To this point there wasn't a collection of all the different links for this process. I just posted them all in one location.
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wasnt trying to be an a... Thanks
Does anyone out there know how to temp root the mytouch 4g 2.3.4??
vtrinh93 said:
Does anyone out there know how to temp root the mytouch 4g 2.3.4??
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seriously?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=downgrade+mytouch+4g+2.3.4+to+2.2.1
a simple search could've given you an answer.
also, PLEASE check out my thread for newcomers in my signature. also check out neidlinger's.
I don't want to downgrade, I want to temp root on gingerbread just to uninstall the system apps
vtrinh93 said:
I don't want to downgrade, I want to temp root on gingerbread just to uninstall the system apps
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as of currently you cannot temp or permaroot 2.3.4. You must downgrade first.
Nothing you can do.
vtrinh93 said:
I don't want to downgrade, I want to temp root on gingerbread just to uninstall the system apps
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Read dude... There is a section in the downgrade thread that tells you how to temp root 2.3.4. Please read the whole thing
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Why would you want temp root?
Jeb_Sanders said:
Why would you want temp root?
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That and they don't understand how this phones works. Anything that is done in a "Temp rooted" state will be returned to an OE fashion once the phone is turned off. So even if you do delete it. It'll come back.
I want to temp root because im scared to downgrade and perm root.
Well, looks like you're out of luck. Temp-rooting won't get you anywhere, since the system is protected by the bootloader lock, and without perm-root you won't be able to do anything. As already stated, all you do under temp-root will not stick, and will be lost on first reboot.
So you either give up the idea of messing with the stock OS altogether, or grab the balls to do a downgrade and perm-root. Nothing left in between...
Rooting this particular phone is what makes it really worth having it, IMO, so long as you're comfortable with the process.
vtrinh93 said:
I want to temp root because im scared to downgrade and perm root.
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Why don't you just not root at all? Temp root won't get you far at all...
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vtrinh93 said:
Does anyone out there know how to temp root the mytouch 4g 2.3.4??
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Also all that's been said you can downgrade and flash a rooted stock gingerbread Rom. There's no way to temp root. Sorry.
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Thank you guys for all the help. Now does anyone know a good 3.5 sense rom with beats on it? Or any 3.5 sense rom. I'd like the one with beats if they have it though.
Development section has 3 of them (at least), and all have Beats.
Would you like to downgrade my Mytouch 4G with android 2.3.4 back to 2.2???
I desperately want this thing rooted but know nothing of the process of downgrading. And even after reading about it briefly, I think I'll let someone who knows this stuff better do the work...
I can mail it anywhere in the US and even paypal you to do it...
Wrong section, and if you can't do it on your own you probably shouldn't have it to begin with... just my two cents
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k15goose said:
Would you like to downgrade my Mytouch 4G with android 2.3.4 back to 2.2???
I desperately want this thing rooted but know nothing of the process of downgrading. And even after reading about it briefly, I think I'll let someone who knows this stuff better do the work...
I can mail it anywhere in the US and even paypal you to do it...
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Doing it yourself is essential to knowing what youre doing and knowing where to post is a start too...
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Look on craigslist for a rooting service. I live in austin, so if I can't do a phone I take it to android monsters.
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irrelephant said:
Wrong section, and if you can't do it on your own you probably shouldn't have it to begin with... just my two cents
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Pretty much sums it up. Why would you want to send your AMAZING mytouch to a stranger?
Follow directions. You'll be fine.
you know, if you're so scared too even just root your device, then you'll have MANY more problems later on. cause guess what? after rooting your device doesn't mean everything is safe and easy. it's EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE. rooting your device means giving yourself admin rights to do anything you want to your device, and if you so scared you can't even go through the process of giving yourself those rights, then you shouldn't even be thinking about rooting.
just a thought.
also, do you really trust a stranger to screw around with your phone like that? they won't pay the fee if they break it, YOU are the one that's going to pay.
and of course.... PLEASE POST IN THE CORRECT FORUMS
to be honest... the mytouch 4g is a PAIN in the asss to root.... i mean... gfree method is the best... but downgrading it was a *****.... i did it after a whole day of reading and watching youtube and trying n trying n trying... i mean im an expert now on this device... and i think its one of the BEST phones in the android dev world... considering the amount of development on it... rooting it and using a new kernal rom combo... makes this phone a different device entirely... i might have a SGSII (T989) but this little mytouch kicks ass... n e way, i dont mind helping u out... just learn how to flash roms n kernals ur self... PM me if u want my help
Downgrading is easy: all u need is the PD15IMG.zip. But that's downgrading back to stock. This fone is the best since I've been rooting, back since the G1 days. There is a section for that zip, look into the Rom bible.
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Blazin'j83 said:
Downgrading is easy: all u need is the PD15IMG.zip. But that's downgrading back to stock. This fone is the best since I've been rooting, back since the G1 days. There is a section for that zip, look into the Rom bible.
Makin' dance floors crack. -DJ Mambo
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you need 2.2 in zip format so you'll rename it into PD15IMG.zip, but it in the root of your SD card, enter boot-loader & it automatically will do the rest..
SOLUTION...
Blazin'j83 said:
Downgrading is easy: all u need is the PD15IMG.zip. But that's downgrading back to stock. This fone is the best since I've been rooting, back since the G1 days. There is a section for that zip, look into the Rom bible.
Makin' dance floors crack. -DJ Mambo
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u need to downgrade the bootloader n all first...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
set up adb and android sdk... follow this guide... then use gfree method... theres an easy to follow video on YOUTUBE
part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B4y0CQUDo
part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZV4l1wmdfI&feature=fvwp&NR=1
this is the BEST method.... just follow it... if not... ill do it for u... just let me know
Blazin'j83 said:
Downgrading is easy: all u need is the PD15IMG.zip. But that's downgrading back to stock. This fone is the best since I've been rooting, back since the G1 days. There is a section for that zip, look into the Rom bible.
Makin' dance floors crack. -DJ Mambo
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THIS DOES NOT WORK!!!
you need to downgrade the bootloader first, you can't just flash a 2.2.1 PD15IMG.zip
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Yeah just follow g free I don't really know about that but It was simple.
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Can u not root phone on newest update?
kerryking1 said:
Can u not root phone on newest update?
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Nope, not without downgrading.
kerryking1 said:
Can u not root phone on newest update?
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You HAVE TO downgrade first. I know it sucks, but that's the only way...
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Or go to theunlockr.com, and that website can show u how to unroot. On to the next one.
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k15goose said:
Would you like to downgrade my Mytouch 4G with android 2.3.4 back to 2.2???
I desperately want this thing rooted but know nothing of the process of downgrading. And even after reading about it briefly, I think I'll let someone who knows this stuff better do the work...
I can mail it anywhere in the US and even paypal you to do it...
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I'll do it.
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if you follow the instructions on the cyanogenmod wiki about htc glacier you can do it. Just make sure to check the MD5 after the download to avoid any issues and bricking problems. I have downgraded and rooted 2 glaciers with that method. Again if you can not trust yourself to do that much on your own I agree with the others you should not be rooting in the first place.
Its really not that hard, there are plenty of instructions on how to do it in these forums. I never did it before, and it took me 20 mins to downgrade and then root. and this was reading the instructions as I went.
Check your chip type first, make sure you have the good one and then just read the forums. You can do it, and if you cant, maybe you shouldnt have it.
This is a noob question but i just rooted my phone yesterday and have been trying out different roms.
I am going to upgrade to the galaxy sIII soon but when i go into the sprint store to turn in my phone it needs to be unrooted and everything.
I dont know how to unroot it or put it back to normal so they could never tell that i had done anything with the phone i forgot to backup the phone.
Could anyone help me out? Sorry that i sound like such a noob.
What method did you use to root your phone?
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FinZ28 said:
What method did you use to root your phone?
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HBOOT 2.8 With S-OFF but it still say's i have S-ON
i just put Smelkus Amon Ra-Supersonic-4.3 recovery on it.
it's not letting me post the link because i am a new user and cant post links until i make over 10 post.
But its HTCEVOHACKS Guide for people that need to root HBOOT-2.18.0001
Probably the easiest thing to do is follow the instructions on how to downgrade your Hboot and just leave it at that. You'll lose root and have s-on, and you'll also get rid of the watermark in the bootloader screen that indicates that it's unlocked. Follow the steps in this guide to downgrade your Hboot:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...18-HBOOT-with-HTCDev-com-No-More-Watermark!-"
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What is the difference between S-ON and S-OFF?
Also where can i get the default rom for my phone for when i turn it back in to upgrade.
Or when i unroot my phone and downgrade my hboot will it set it all back to normal?
and thank you for the help i appreciate it.
Dunsparth said:
What is the difference between S-ON and S-OFF?
Also where can i get the default rom for my phone for when i turn it back in to upgrade.
and thank you for the help i appreciate it.
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Essentially, s-on is "security on", and vice-versa. Having s-off allows you the ability to flash things like radios to your phone. As far as the stock ROM, there are links to two different stock Sprint ROM's (sometimes also referred to as RUU or ROM Upgrade Utilities) in that thread I linked you to. Just pick one. Since you won't be rooting it again it won't matter, and a Sprint rep won't know that the ROM on your phone isn't the one it came with to begin with.
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Essentially, s-on is "security on", and vice-versa. Having s-off allows you the ability to flash things like radios to your phone. As far as the stock ROM, there are links to two different stock Sprint ROM's in that thread I linked you to. Just pick one. Since you won't be rooting it again it won't matter, and a Sprint rep won't know that the ROM on your phone isn't the one it came with to begin with.
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Okay thank you very much i am trying to find a good ics rom to put on my phone until i upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
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That's for the EVO 3D, not the EVO 4G.
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Okay thank you very much i am trying to find a good ics rom to put on my phone until i upgrade.
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Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851386
For future reference, threads such as this one should go in Q&A.
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Woo thank u for that link .
I cant wait till i learn more about this stuff i have been an android user for a while now.
And have never really gotten into rooting or editing the phones capabilitys i will start making threads like this in the Q&A section thank you for the heads up.
Need to learn the forums, a little bit more.
And learn how to understand things better as well
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Woo thank u for that link .
I cant wait till i learn more about this stuff i have been an android user for a while now.
And have never really gotten into rooting or editing the phones capabilitys i will start making threads like this in the Q&A section thank you for the heads up.
Need to learn the forums, a little bit more.
And learn how to understand things better as well
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It's all good. Just glad to help
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Along the lines of the original issue, will Sprint activate a rooted phone or do they actively check to see if it's rooted before activating? Just curious b/c I have an extra one I'm selling and it's still rooted.
Yes i have another question too, if i unroot my phone is it perminitly unrooted? Or would i be able to re root it.
Just helpfull for the future if i decide to root whatever phone i upgrade too.
Dunsparth said:
Yes i have another question too, if i unroot my phone is it perminitly unrooted? Or would i be able to re root it.
Just helpfull for the future if i decide to root whatever phone i upgrade too.
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No it's not permanent. You can root again after unrooting. A lot of people will unroot to take their phone in for service or warranty claims and then root it again after it's fixed.
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No it's not permanent. You can root again after unrooting. A lot of people will unroot to take their phone in for service or warranty claims and then root it again after it's fixed.
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Yes that is exactly what i would do, thanks for answering my question
Dunsparth said:
Yes i have another question too, if i unroot my phone is it perminitly unrooted? Or would i be able to re root it.
Just helpfull for the future if i decide to root whatever phone i upgrade too.
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Nope, not permanent at all. You could do it every morning when you woke up, if you wanted to.
Stock by day. Rooted by night!