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[Q] Root or Soft Root for HTC Legend

Hello all.
I want to root my HTC Legend (Yes, I know there are 1000 post about this on the forum, but please, keep reading because I couldn't find a solution for what I exactly want...)
I have a HTC Legend with the original ROM that Vodafone installs in it. I'm running Froyo 2.2 and my kernel version is 2.6.32.17-g732a780. The Boot-loader version I'm using is HBOOT-1.00.0000.
As I stated before, I want to either root or soft root my phone. For some reason that I still can't understand, it looks like The Legend is more difficult to root than other HTC models... The point of rooting my phone is to be able to make a full backup using Titanium Backup Tool BEFORE making any changes to my existing room (Yes, I want to change the ROM). I've been reading a lot of post where in order to change the ROM I have to first downgrade the phone to Android 1.3 to be able to root it but, What about if I want to make a full backup BEFORE the downgrade? Is there a way to create a full backup with no root permissions? Titanium Backup only works if the phone is rooted...
If I can create a full backup of my phone the way it is right now, I don't mind to downgrade in order to root it and flash it... but I don't want to experiment not having a full backup stored in a safe place...
So far, I've tried Universal Androot 1.6.2 beta 5 with no luck on both: root and soft root. I get the error message: "Failed! No Fu Goo"
I'd really appreciate any help on this matter either by solving the problem or by offering a different approach for what I want.
Thanks in advance to all of you for your time and attention.

What you need is a tool called rvisionary from modaco. With this tool you can achive temp root aka soft root. And then back up with titanium backup. Everything you need to know and the tools requiered can be found here. You have to follow instructions for Already OTA updated with HBOOT 1.01, if you want to root it.

Thanks a lot for your input qzem!
I'll try what you are telling me there and let you know how it went.

No problem . I hope you'll succeed!

Thank for useful answer

[Q] How to Root Samsung Galaxy Y step by step process?

How to root Samsung Galaxy Y(GT-S5360) using Multi Root installer step by step?
Is this a correct guideline from other link that i cant post?
Step 1: Without extracting, copy all zip files to the internal SD card.
Step 2: Open the Multi Root Installer folder you copied in step 1. Highlight the appropriate kernel zip file based on your phone's stock firmware and hit select button.
Step 3: Read and accept the software licence agreement for Multi Root Installer by clicking Next. Tap Next again on the changelog screen.
Step 4: Select the application (app) or function you want to install among SuperUser, SuperSU and Unroot options. For instance, select SuperUser to install Root access on your device. Then, click Next.
Step 5: Click Next again to start installing the chosen app. Once installing or removing the Root app (Unroot) is completed, click Next to continue.
Step 6: Now, you have successfully installed the Root app. Click Reboot to restart the device and allow the changes to affect your device.
Your device is now successfully booted with superuser or root access.
I still have some questions...
How to copy all zip files to the internal SD card?
How to install CWM?
May i still root even my phone memory and sd card is 167 MB/190 MB AND 1.59GB/1.84 GB?
May i uninstall CWM it after the i root my Samsung Galaxy Y?
After the all process it may damage my phone or it will be/shall be deleting my phone data?
I will be waiting for the reply!!!!

Dont complicate things, use only the tutorials from xda, since they are easy to do and are tested before.
You shouldve looked at the sticky thread of general section,they have a lot of guides like these : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26609075&postcount=3
Ok, for your rooting process, let me quote that part of the thread:
Follow this:
1. Download the zip files to your SD Card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off your phone.
3. Boot into recovery mode(Press Vol Up + Power Key + Home button together at the same time to boot in recovery mode).
4. Touch screen is disabled in recovery. Use Volume keys(UP/DOWN) for scrolling and home button to select the highlighted option.
5. Select Apply update for sdcard
6. Select update.zip (which you have downloaded).
7. Wait for it to show complete and then select reboot system.
8. Your device will be successfully rooted.
9. After booting, go to play store and update superuser app
10. Thats it, your device is now rooted with the latest binaries
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Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p0pj30e4tfad6u7
In this way you dont need to use CWM , if you still want to know what that means, have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26609086&postcount=4

What about the unrooting process?
I still have some questions..,
What about the unrooting process?
What about the unrooting package it is also included in the rooting package download link?
If i unroot my Samsung Galaxy Y and take the phone in samsung repair would they find out that i rooted my phone?
Thanks i will be waiting for the reply:laugh:

No if u unroot there is no mean they would know that ur phone was rooted....
And u can claim ur warrenty after unrooting....
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They wont know if you do it right
And check the sticky in general section
It was Highly helpful for me!
Best of luck
Sent either from My Nexus S or my Galaxy Y

One of Most important Rule of xDA is Search before Posting.
PLEASE Obey that
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]

What options i will have to do?
What options i will have to do? Insert my SD CARD in my SamsungSD card adapter and then insert in my netbook and then download the update-root.zip and go to downloads in the computer and cut and paste it in my sd card inserted in the computer OR connect my Samsung Galaxy Y to the computer using usb port and then download the update-root.zip and go to downloads in the computer and cut and paste it in my Samsung Galaxy Y connected in my computer.
I still have some questions.
What is the look of update-root.zip in the computer....Do it looks like a winRAR Zip archive?
I am a newbie in rooting i am afraid of rooting!!
I will be waiting for the reply :laugh:

DONT COMPLICATE YOUR LIVE EVERYONE,
just flash this:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p0pj30e4tfad6u7
if you want unroot,
go flash a stock rom
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David Sean said:
What options i will have to do? Insert my SD CARD in my SamsungSD card adapter and then insert in my netbook and then download the update-root.zip and go to downloads in the computer and cut and paste it in my sd card inserted in the computer OR connect my Samsung Galaxy Y to the computer using usb port and then download the update-root.zip and go to downloads in the computer and cut and paste it in my Samsung Galaxy Y connected in my computer.
I still have some questions.
What is the look of update-root.zip in the computer....Do it looks like a winRAR Zip archive?
I am a newbie in rooting i am afraid of rooting!!
I will be waiting for the reply :laugh:
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fear not the root,
it hath done none harm in thy phone
for thy question,
yes it is a flashable ZIP, which means its just a compressed zipped archive which can be viewed by winrar

Thank you for all those people who help me!!!
Thank you for all those people who help me!!!
Now i rooted my Samsung Galaxy Y from Smart!!!
MY heart is beating faster and faster while rooting and afraid bricking my Samsung Galaxy Y !!!!!!
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:highfive:

David Sean said:
Thank you for all those people who help me!!!
Now i rooted my Samsung Galaxy Y from Smart!!!
MY heart is beating faster and faster while rooting and afraid bricking my Samsung Galaxy Y !!!!!!
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:highfive:
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i remember that feeling bro,
enjoy,
and as many days go by and you start flashing roms,
you no longer fear the brick,
you eat the brick

Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info..
I am just a newbie in rooting!!!
:laugh:

Is this work? Im scared to root my sgy
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

101%
Yhet14 said:
Is this work? Im scared to root my sgy
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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the flashable zip file WILL TOTALLY WORK 101%
rooting never scared me the first time......cause that time i dont know what is Voiding Warranty LOL

99.9% of people have rooted there phone i have never heard a problem...
Nd warranty..
I dont give a damn about it..
Untill my dad doesnt know it..lol..
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

Yhet14 said:
Is this work? Im scared to root my sgy
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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nothing to worry mate rooting by simply flashing the update-root.zip is the easiest and safest method ! Just go ahead if at all anything goes wrong we all are here to help not that anything will go wrong

Follow the instruction and click the link from hitme987.
Pros of rooting
1.Modify Root Files
2.SuperUser permissions
3.Flash Custom Roms
4.Themes,and a great variety of apps
5.Create FULL Backups
Cons of rooting
1.Void's Warranty (If you don't unroot/restore first
2.Have to wait for root method before installing.
The credit goes in RootAndMe app.
I have also remember that feeling bro my heart is beating fast while rooting afraid to brick my device but after i have rooted my sgy a big relief in my mind.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app

David Sean said:
Follow the instruction and click the link from hitme987.
Pros of rooting
1.Modify Root Files
2.SuperUser permissions
3.Flash Custom Roms
4.Themes,and a great variety of apps
5.Create FULL Backups
Cons of rooting
1.Void's Warranty (If you don't unroot/restore first
2.Have to wait for root method before installing.
The credit goes in RootAndMe app.
I have also remember that feeling bro my heart is beating fast while rooting afraid to brick my device but after i have rooted my sgy a big relief in my mind.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app
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means your ready for CUSTOM ROM?

How to root my Samsung Salaxy Y?
Hey guys i want to root my SGY and i would like to know what are the requirements and what steps do i have to follow and which mode's: (ClockWorkMode, StockRecoveryMode, etc) do i have to install? and are they even required? and how to install custom rom's and all? will you please help me guys?
It is my first try i am gonna give. so please help!.

Yes bro but i need to buy 8gb of memory because i only have 2gb of memory and i need to buy titainium backup pro rom manager root toolbox file explorer and other popular and working root apps and also i want to install clockmord recovery and also flash rom but my memory card is reaching 2gb. If already gather and buy them i want to flash experimental rom.
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bryanfr4 said:
Hey guys i want to root my SGY and i would like to know what are the requirements and what steps do i have to follow and which mode's: (ClockWorkMode, StockRecoveryMode, etc) do i have to install? and are they even required? and how to install custom rom's and all? will you please help me guys?
It is my first try i am gonna give. so please help!.
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1st you can install in both modes.....
2nd they are required..
3rd root first....before u try custom roms....( FOR U TO HAVE AN IDEA ON FLASHING.... )

[Q] How to backup and root Lenovo A3000-H calling tablet

I am a newbie; I bought 2 days back a Lenovo Ideatab A3000-H and the version of software is 4.2.2 and I updated to A3000_A422_009_020_131112_WW_CALL_FUSE
I want to first back up this first (OS essentially as there is very little data now) and then root it; not keen to flash any customROM rightaway.
I am unable to find a simple step by step for backing up unrooted tablet and rooting. Any help will be much, much appreciated
Cheers and thanks

NewbieAndr said:
I am a newbie; I bought 2 days back a Lenovo Ideatab A3000-H and the version of software is 4.2.2 and I updated to A3000_A422_009_020_131112_WW_CALL_FUSE
I want to first back up this first (OS essentially as there is very little data now) and then root it; not keen to flash any customROM rightaway.
I am unable to find a simple step by step for backing up unrooted tablet and rooting. Any help will be much, much appreciated
Cheers and thanks
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You just can't back up your tab in condition of unroot, it's not just like backing up app, so first thing to do is to root your tab, then use Titanium backup root.
You can use Framaroot and its simple. Just download Framaroot into your tab, then you can install it, then choose root.

about backups
Giok said:
You just can't back up your tab in condition of unroot, it's not just like backing up app, so first thing to do is to root your tab, then use Titanium backup root.
You can use Framaroot and its simple. Just download Framaroot into your tab, then you can install it, then choose root.
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is titanium backup is like TWRP or CWM?

Giok said:
You just can't back up your tab in condition of unroot, it's not just like backing up app, so first thing to do is to root your tab, then use Titanium backup root.
You can use Framaroot and its simple. Just download Framaroot into your tab, then you can install it, then choose root.
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I don't think the root is needed in order to have a full dump of the original rom.
With a "mixture" of actions with SPFT and MTKDROIDTOOLS yuo can dump the rom without any root.
I've tried some month ago, I should find some notes I wrote at time...
Anyway, any other suggestion is welcome!

[Q] Easiest way to root 4.4.4 without data loss?

hi all i want to root my nexus 4 but i can't risk data loss is there an easy way to root the phone anything not too technical, I'm not good with this, i used easy root toolkit for my sony and samsung, i haven't seen anything similar yet for nexus 4. thanks in advance guys cheers

is it helps I'm on a mac running mavericks the latest version, i forgot the password for my windows pc lol

no_username_available said:
is it helps I'm on a mac running mavericks the latest version, i forgot the password for my windows pc lol
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If you really dont know anything please use Toolkit. I recommend you to learn commands,usefull for long run.

Can you tell us more about your phone? Bootloader unlocked?
Anyway, here you go
forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/tutorial-how-to-root-access-unlocking-t2341103

Towel Root
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app

If you have a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP, you just need to download the SuperSU zip from their website and flash the zip in recovery

i haven't done anything to the phone yet, its as it would be out of the box just with my apps and settings on. Would towel root work on 4.4.4? and how would i check if my boot loader is locked or unlocked? thanks

Just check my guide on how to root the nexus 4 without wiping data. It explains how to use Towelroot to root the device and how to unlock the bootloader then (if desired). You may find it in the stickies

Remote Root Services

A service has said that they can remotely root my ATT Galaxy S4 that is on version I337UCUFNC1. Has anybody used them before? Is it safe ti use them? I don't like the idea of somebody accessing my phone with all the private info it contains.
Thank you,
Jeff

Huskerjeff said:
OneClickRoot.com has said that they can remotely root my ATT Galaxy S4 that is on version I337UCUFNC1. Has anybody used them before? Is it safe ti use them? I don't like the idea of somebody accessing my phone with all the private info it contains.
Thank you,
Jeff
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if you can't root it yourself using towelroot, then you dont need a rooted phone. it doesn't even require a pc, its all done on your phone. i was able to hook up my elevator guy quicker than he could get me to the 7th floor.:laugh:

iateshaggy said:
if you can't root it yourself using towelroot, then you dont need a rooted phone. it doesn't even require a pc, its all done on your phone. i was able to hook up my elevator guy quicker than he could get me to the 7th floor.:laugh:
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I have never heard of towelroot. Can you provide some more info on it?
I had a S3 that I Manually rooted, but the locked bootloader on the S4 has scared me from doing it.
Any info would be great!
Thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Download app
Install app
Open app
Root
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I was able to use Towelroot to get root access. I used the root checker app and a file manger to verify this.
I do have (2) questions if anyone can help:
1) Even after rooting, I could not delete any bloatware. Any tips to do this?
2) Is it now safe to install a custom recovery like TWRP? Or will this conflict with the Locked Boot Loader?
Thank you,
Jeff

Huskerjeff said:
I was able to use Towelroot to get root access. I used the root checker app and a file manger to verify this.
I do have (2) questions if anyone can help:
1) Even after rooting, I could not delete any bloatware. Any tips to do this?
2) Is it now safe to install a custom recovery like TWRP? Or will this conflict with the Locked Boot Loader?
Thank you,
Jeff
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1) Make sure you used SELinux Mode Changer as that will interfere with some root apps.
2) You cannot install TWRP, CWM, or any other normal recovery. If you look in the development section you'll find Safestrap, which is an alternative for our locked bootloader. You'll be limited to only Touchwiz ROMs and the two mostly functioning Google Edition ROMs in the dev section.