Please help me - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am in 2.3.4 but s-off can I just download the 2.2.1 file and downgrade and then root or can i root in 2.3.4 please help me out thanks
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You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.

estallings15 said:
You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.
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No one recommends HTC Dev lol...
Anyway I thought he said he was already s-off?
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estallings15 said:
You must downgrade to 2.2.1 before attaining S-Off.
No one here recommends HTC Dev.
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no I have s-off on 2.3.4 can I just flash 2.2.1 so I can root?

bas3balman said:
No one recommends HTC Dev lol...
Anyway I thought he said he was already s-off?
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yea I already have s-off can I just downgrade and root?

killer174 said:
no I have s-off on 2.3.4 can I just flash 2.2.1 so I can root?
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In that case... you should be fine. Let's ask Estallings....
Oh Estallings?!
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bas3balman said:
In that case... you should be fine. Let's ask Estallings....
Oh Estallings?!
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ok thank you

I incorrectly assumed you had S-On.
Do you have a custom recovery? If so, there is a rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section you can flash.
Edit: Here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384791

estallings15 said:
I incorrectly assumed you had S-On.
Do you have a custom recovery? If so, there is a rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section you can flash.
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yes I have custom recovery can I just flash any rom I want to? or no?

killer174 said:
yes I have custom recovery can I just flash any rom I want to? or no?
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You bet. As long as it's for the myTouch 4G.
On our phone, S-Off is the most important thing. Flash away. Just make sure you wipe data, cache, dalvik and system at minimum. I would recommend you look into 4EXT recovery if you don't have it.

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How to flash back to stock?

I need to do a warranty on my phone, how do I unroot and go back to stock? I tried on way and it didn't work? what did you guys do?
Mercuri82 said:
I need to do a warranty on my phone, how do I unroot and go back to stock? I tried on way and it didn't work? what did you guys do?
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Do a search for pd15img.zip.
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Look in the development section. There are a ton of step by step guides if you search.
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To revert back all you need to is flash the original tmobile rom that is in the rom development and it will take u back to the original state without root
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Phateless said:
Do a search for pd15img.zip.
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Find the above file, have it saved to root of sdcard, boot into bootloader, bootloader will find the file on the card and prompt to install the stock image... follow prompts and done.
Nandroid first but really is easy.
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I first flashed the 2.2.1 OTA. Then I flashed the stock recovery. Afterwards, flashed the stock radio. That's what I did. All are available in the Development section.
hldc1 said:
I first flashed the 2.2.1 OTA. Then I flashed the stock recovery. Afterwards, flashed the stock radio. That's what I did. All are available in the Development section.
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You could have used pd15img.zip to do all of that in one flash via hboot.
It's safer to flash back to the stock radio first to avoid getting stuck in a limbo situation in which attempting to flash back to stock results in "Main version older" with radio s-on rather than do it all in one step.
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crawler9 said:
It's safer to flash back to the stock radio first to avoid getting stuck in a limbo situation in which attempting to flash back to stock results in "Main version older" with radio s-on rather than do it all in one step.
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thats what im stuck in and cannot find a way out ! any advice?
Do you have root or are you on a stock unrooted ROM?
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I'm on cyqnogen 7.1.0 but with s on
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crawler9 said:
Do you have root or are you on a stock unrooted ROM?
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im s on since i tried to flash original rom but im still on cyanogen 7.1.0
emilianos said:
im s on since i tried to flash original rom but im still on cyanogen 7.1.0
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This guide should solve your problem. It involves hex editing the misc.img among other things to allow you to successfully flash back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-832642.html
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Mercuri82 said:
I need to do a warranty on my phone, how do I unroot and go back to stock? I tried on way and it didn't work? what did you guys do?
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If you used the gfree method of rooting, the following guide is pretty good:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/16/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-mytouch-4g/
Hope this helps.
this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832642 may help
conganhthuc said:
this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832642 may help
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Mhm, that's what I posted 2 posts above yours. Good idea btw!
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Rooting 2.3.4

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.
eqjunkie829 said:
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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tvotony said:
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.

[Q] Possible to flash CMW after OTA GB update?

Is it possible to flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after applying the 2.3.4 update?
Yes if you have s-off
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How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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shilent said:
How about for us people with s-off and stock 2.3.4? Are we stuck on this ROM until someone gets root?
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no if you have s-off you can flash Clockwork Mod Recovery or you can downgrade
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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I believe that they are working on a way to break 2.3.4 still. I haven't noticed any post confirming a successful root of the OTA update.
There has been some talk about gingerbreak doing something but it was experimental and I didn't do a whole lot of digging so I wouldn't recommend even trying.
shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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yes you can downgrade with s-on here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
shilent said:
I meant s-on. So its still possible to downgrade?
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Follow the instructions on this thread and you should be able to downgrade then root.
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Does anyone know if there's an updated guide to downgrading? I think the links (like to download the JAVA JDK) needs to be updated. I've spent hours reading and trying to find exactly what I need to download. I've tried installing 3 different JDK and none of them will let me install the Android SDK.
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
shilent said:
Edit: I found a fix to my problem. The Android SDK wasn't detecting JDK, all I had to do was click back then next, WTF...
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Isn't that maddening? That pissed me off so bad. I was like come on! Who uses the freaking back button? I mean really?
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dbm0361 said:
I'm on stock 2. 3. 4 s -off and can't flash cw
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Have you tried mark manning's mod located Here? I believe this would help you with your problem.
I flashed the. Bootloader but get permissions failed on cwm install
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16276020
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[Q] rooting mytouch4g 2.3.4 gingerbread

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...
jr_718 said:
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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jr_718 said:
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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how to flash a rom?

how do i flash a rom on my mt4g i tryed everything but it dont work?
bord1er said:
how do i flash a rom on my mt4g i tryed everything but it dont work?
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have you rooted yet...?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281085
read up.
bord1er said:
how do i flash a rom on my mt4g i tryed everything but it dont work?
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And what did you try.?
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jr_718 said:
And what did you try.?
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I used gfree AFTER I HAD DOWNGRADED 2.3.4 to 2.2.1. It took forever, but it gave me TRUE S-OFF and PERMAROOT! It looks complicated, but its not that complicated. The gfree part is easy, just for downgrading, ADB setup was difficult was for me at first. PM me with questions or hit thanks button ^.^
billcosby41 said:
I used gfree AFTER I HAD DOWNGRADED 2.3.4 to 2.2.1. It took forever, but it gave me TRUE S-OFF and PERMAROOT! It looks complicated, but its not that complicated. The gfree part is easy, just for downgrading, ADB setup was difficult was for me at first. PM me with questions or hit thanks button ^.^
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So you still having problems flashing?
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jr_718 said:
So you still having problems flashing?
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Not at all.
billcosby41 said:
Not at all.
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Good!
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saranhai, what ROM are you using? I know its virtuous, but what specific virtuous ROM? I sorta messed up my gallery and camera with RCMix3D Runny D:
billcosby41 said:
saranhai, what ROM are you using? I know its virtuous, but what specific virtuous ROM? I sorta messed up my gallery and camera with RCMix3D Runny D:
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Try virtuous affinity
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billcosby41 said:
saranhai, what ROM are you using? I know its virtuous, but what specific virtuous ROM? I sorta messed up my gallery and camera with RCMix3D Runny D:
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Also darkside Rom updated will be released soon or tomorrow..its a very good Rom.
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Yeah I'm running that now what are the updates?
billcosby41 said:
Yeah I'm running that now what are the updates?
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We are waiting.. today or tomorrow he said mostly tomorrow.
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Can we update through ROM manager? Or download the whole ROM again and wipe cache?
billcosby41 said:
Can we update through ROM manager? Or download the whole ROM again and wipe cache?
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download the whole rom again, and wipe EVERYTHING
just to be on the safe side
saranhai said:
download the whole rom again, and wipe EVERYTHING
just to be on the safe side
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Ugh lol than I'll need to do my homescreens and settings again *sadness*

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