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noob rooting questions

hey,
I got HTC mytouch 4g a week ago. and I am familiar with some of the terms and whats going on.
Firstly, this is my software information on my phone currently:
Android version: 2.2.1
baseband version: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
kernal version: 2.6.32.21-g899d047
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tues oct 26
build number: 1.17.531.2 CL277036
software number: 1.17.531.2
I have read that there is some OTA update that is applied to htc mytouch 4g and that I need do something about that prior to rooting. Am I suppose to do that then? and is the version of visionary 11 good and "safe" rather than latest versions?
Is there anything else I should read and learn before I tackle rooting? If so, can you please provide the link or let me know what to search exactly. I have checked out the wiki, but I don't really know what I am exactly looking for or should be looking for :S.
thanks!

what's after downgrading to 1.3?

Hello Everybody,
After a lot of reading in this great forum i had figured out how to downgrade my DHD Vodafone branded phone with the following info.
Android Version
2.2.1
Baseband Version
12.28e.60.140fu_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-g1e30168
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Build number:
1.75.161.2 CL301245 release-keys
Software number:
1.75.161.2
Browser Version:
Webkit 3.1
To be
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
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Thu Oct 28 13:24:11 CST 2010
Build number:
1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software number:
1.32.405.6
Browser Version:
Webkit 3.1
i have used the guide here in this forum after creating a Gold Card
i have already did that to get the 1.83.415.4 update for my phone to be able to use the Arabic official keyboard in this newest update
or at least root my phone and get better custom stable software
i have checked the software update after downgrading but it still saying my phone software is up to date!!!!!!
Well,
i need your help getting the answers for the following:
1- Does my phone became unbranded now after downgrading? i did not saw the usual vodafone logo when starting m phone
2- is there is anyway to force my phone to update the new official software after downgrading?
3- if i can not force it to update ..what i should do to root my phone and which the most safer way to do that (please refer me to step by step guide and a working links to the required tools)
4- what's the most stable software which contains Arabic support and how i can install it in step by step guide..
Thanks in advance for your help and please excuse the long topic as am totally new to android ( it took around 2 weeks to just figure out how to downgrade my phone)
Waiting your answers ASAP

1. Yes its unbranded.
2. You can update officially by downloading an ruu but don't. Best to get radio s-off.
3. Search the development section. You want to perm root and s-off.
4. Leedroid arabic edition.
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Someone Swyped my idea.

Thanks for your reply
Good news that my phone became officially unbranded
Well, in another forum (Arabic one) they just adviced me to download the official new rom 1.8xxxx on my pc (they provided me with the links)
then to connect my phne to my pc and then start the installing through my pc
No S-Off needed... No Rooting needed
and guess what... it's working like charm now
Thanks everybody

Yep, but someone could find the complete lack of root a downside

Motorola Defy Unlocked

I bought an unlocked unbranded Motorola defy from new egg .com and the issue here is What sbf file do i need to go back to the stock firmware it had, as i can only find t-mobile and others. I am in the US. Help! I will be returning the phone soon because of the connectivity issues.

have you had a look at this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
there are plenty of roms.
If you don't find unbranded US roms, what about trying non US ones -> like UK rom?

Unlocked as in operator unlocked ?
or Bootloader unlocked ? ( or just Rooted ? )
if only operator unlocked you should specify your full phone stats to get valid advice on SBF.
Flashing the wrong SBF could cause you much trouble if you loose downgradeability.
Post your stats according to this format and ppl will be able to help you better:
(you find this info in: Settings -> about phone)
Stats for my DEFY PLUS:
System Version: 45.0.74.MB526.Retail.en.DE
Model number: MB526
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: EPU93_U_00.60.00
KERNEL VERSION: 2.6.32.9-gbad50c3
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Build number: 4.5.1-134_DFP-74

[Q] Motorola Defy bad root and flash!

As in the topic I Defy to download unlock. I could not even root it. Super One Click does not work. From the phone using the application. Other programs like Doomlord, unlock 4.2, 2.3.6 RootMoto not work. Even when trying to load other software for RSD, P2KTools error pops up. I do not know what to do with it. Any suggestion?
Motorola Defy XT320
System: Android 2.3.6
Kernel Version: 2.6.38.6 +
Build number: 0A.1F.3A
Flash software version: WE_Orange_Poland_v14_0524 ........
Bandwidth Version: 76XXU-USMEKOLYM .......
Software version: TNBST_4_0A.1F.3ARPS

muzyk12 said:
As in the topic I Defy to download unlock. I could not even root it. Super One Click does not work. From the phone using the application. Other programs like Doomlord, unlock 4.2, 2.3.6 RootMoto not work. Even when trying to load other software for RSD, P2KTools error pops up. I do not know what to do with it. Any suggestion?
Motorola Defy XT320
System: Android 2.3.6
Kernel Version: 2.6.38.6 +
Build number: 0A.1F.3A
Flash software version: WE_Orange_Poland_v14_0524 ........
Bandwidth Version: 76XXU-USMEKOLYM .......
Software version: TNBST_4_0A.1F.3ARPS
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Sorry I can't understood. You can't root your phone? What else? Try that your description have a logic.

SuperOneClick doesn't work..
Try rooting with BL7

Root with BL7 doesn't work. Anything way don't Work. What i should do ?
I can't root this phone.

Take a look at this
You cannot use methods for regular defy on defy mini off course.
For possible solutions see this thread

[Q] 4.4.2 WiFi won't turn on

Please help, when I try to turn on the wifi, it just automatically turns itself off instantly. I currently don't have it connected to service as I just bought it off ebay. I want to see if there is a way to fix it before contacting the seller and asking for a refund. My phone details:
Model Number: SGH-M919
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: M919UVUFNB4
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-540242
Build Number: KOT49H.M919UVUFNB4
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
Security Software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
The baseband version when I got it was M919UVUAMDB and I managed to update it using a guide on this site.
I have tried restoring to factory settings but it still won't turn on. Thanks in advanced.

Hi,
I'd like to direct you to your device specific forum .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile
~Lord

XxLordxX said:
Hi,
I'd like to direct you to your device specific forum .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile
~Lord
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I posted on there and it is highly inactive. I haven't gotten a reply in a few hours. Can anyone on here help me?

DownExtreme said:
Please help, when I try to turn on the wifi, it just automatically turns itself off instantly. I currently don't have it connected to service as I just bought it off ebay. I want to see if there is a way to fix it before contacting the seller and asking for a refund. My phone details:
Model Number: SGH-M919
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: M919UVUFNB4
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-540242
Build Number: KOT49H.M919UVUFNB4
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
Security Software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
The baseband version when I got it was M919UVUAMDB and I managed to update it using a guide on this site.
I have tried restoring to factory settings but it still won't turn on. Thanks in advanced.
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Try to factory reset and start fresh see if the problem remain same.
If still same try change your ROM

kenji1996 said:
Try to factory reset and start fresh see if the problem remain same.
If still same try change your ROM
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just to condirm, CF-root will work on my phone right?

DownExtreme said:
just to condirm, CF-root will work on my phone right?
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Find the version which same with your phone model it should be good to go