Related
Ive successfully rooted Ginger bread by following this method:
1. Download su.zip, and put it on your phone’s SD card.
2. Download fastboot.zip, unzip it to C:\. Now you have a folder C:\fastboot\
3. Download recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img, put it in C:\fastboot\
4. Shut down your phone. Then start your Nexus One in Fastboot mode by holding down the Trackball and press the Power button.
5. Connect your phone to your computer. Open a Command Prompt (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt), and run the following commands:
cd C:\fastboot
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img
6. Use Volume +/- keys to choose ‘Bootloader’ and hit the Power button.
7. Use Volume +/- keys to select ‘Recovery’ and hit the Power button.
8. From the menu, scroll the Trackball to select ‘Flash zip from sdcard’ and hit the Trackball.
9. Select the su.zip file you previously copied to your SD card and hit the Trackball. Hit it one more time.
10. When done, restart your Nexus One and you should be all set.
There you go. Enjoy your rooted Nexus One
Great. Is this method new?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Not really
More like a year old...
See wiki for installing recovery with unlocked bootloader...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
True but rooting GB is very new,Danger Your a wizard of the Android world and have helped me before so I know you know your ish
IMO this is the best way to gain root, so I think we're both on the same page... xD
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
Rooting GB using unlocked bootloader is not new. As mentioned, it's about a year and a half old, since several days before Nexus got out, way before Gingerbread was out, and even before Froyo was out. Unlocked bootloader on Nexus (or engineering bootloader on other devices) allows you to flash recovery (or anything else) directly, bypassing security checks. And in turn, custom recovery allows you infinite abilities in system modification.
Plus, this method doesn't allow running ADB root commands directly - for this, a string in boot.prop needs to be changed, setting insecure boot. Usually accomplished by flashing the corresponding Superboot zip.
The guide for flashing custom recovery for unlocked bootloader is in Wiki since it was introduced, several months ago.
Can this be run while on stock? or do you need to unlock the bootloader first?
And does this affect anything else? (ie data loss?)
Damnit, didn't read the title.
Where do I download su.zip from?
defmute said:
Where do I download su.zip from?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You want the appropriate su from the bottom of the first post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA Premium App
YES!!!! Finally achieved root on Nexus One 2.3.6
I've been trying multiple sites and instructions to root my Nexus One running 2.3.6. Your steps were the success! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Jim
Do I need to backup my phone before doing this ? my bootloader is already unlocked
can we relock bootloader later?
Ups, wrong thread ^^
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
where would you download the fastboot.zip file? I have all the other files
OK, so I went through the process and would like to clarify few things for people like me - i.e. those doing it first time. Hope it helps to somebody. Here are my updated step-by-step instructions:
1. Download su.zip, and put it on your phone’s SD card.
My update: get the su.zip (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip) from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
2. Download fastboot.zip, unzip it to C:\. Now you have a folder C:\fastboot\
My update: I just used the fastboot that is in tools directory from Android SDK
3. Download recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img, put it in C:\fastboot\
My update: you can get it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
4. Shut down your phone. Then start your Nexus One in Fastboot mode by holding down the Trackball and press the Power button.
My update: you need to really hold the track ball even after you press the power button - until you see the white screen
5. Connect your phone to your computer. Open a Command Prompt (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt), and run the following commands:
cd C:\fastboot
fastboot devices
My update: you should get response similar to this:
HT9CNP804031 fastboot
if you don't get it then your phone is not correctly connected to Windows. See the following page for how to install USB driver: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Another my update: fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img
6. Use Volume +/- keys to choose ‘Bootloader’ and hit the Power button.
7. Use Volume +/- keys to select ‘Recovery’ and hit the Power button.
My update: Toggle signature verification
8. From the menu, scroll the Trackball to select ‘Flash zip from sdcard’ and hit the Trackball.
9. Select the su.zip file you previously copied to your SD card and hit the Trackball. Hit it one more time.
10. When done, restart your Nexus One and you should be all set.
Note: this process WILL completely wipe out your phone - only data on the SD card will remain!!
mmerlin10 said:
OK, so I went through the process and would like to clarify few things for people like me - i.e. those doing it first time. Hope it helps to somebody. Here are my updated step-by-step instructions:
1. Download su.zip, and put it on your phone’s SD card.
My update: get the su.zip (su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip) from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
2. Download fastboot.zip, unzip it to C:\. Now you have a folder C:\fastboot\
My update: I just used the fastboot that is in tools directory from Android SDK
3. Download recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img, put it in C:\fastboot\
My update: you can get it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
4. Shut down your phone. Then start your Nexus One in Fastboot mode by holding down the Trackball and press the Power button.
My update: you need to really hold the track ball even after you press the power button - until you see the white screen
5. Connect your phone to your computer. Open a Command Prompt (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt), and run the following commands:
cd C:\fastboot
fastboot devices
My update: you should get response similar to this:
HT9CNP804031 fastboot
if you don't get it then your phone is not correctly connected to Windows. See the following page for how to install USB driver: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Another my update: fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img
6. Use Volume +/- keys to choose ‘Bootloader’ and hit the Power button.
7. Use Volume +/- keys to select ‘Recovery’ and hit the Power button.
My update: Toggle signature verification
8. From the menu, scroll the Trackball to select ‘Flash zip from sdcard’ and hit the Trackball.
9. Select the su.zip file you previously copied to your SD card and hit the Trackball. Hit it one more time.
10. When done, restart your Nexus One and you should be all set.
Note: this process WILL completely wipe out your phone - only data on the SD card will remain!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I follow these steps until I flash the su.zip, but it shows this:
================
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Wrong digest:
META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
E: Verification failed
Zip verification failed
zip isn't signed correctly
Installation aborted.
===========================
My Nexus One is running 2.3.6 build number is GRK39F
My phone's bootloader is unlocked. Now, it just needs to root and flash custom roms.
Appreciate your help
---------- Post added at 03:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 AM ----------
Never mind then, I just used superoneclick 2.3.3 and unrooted the phone completely !
factory reset?
hey guys, will it wipe all the data i have on the phone and reset the settings to factory ones? thx.
UPD: ok, it will
Just unlock tge bootloader and then run superoneclick and to unlock the bootloader just do fastboot oem unlock
Sent from my Nexus One using xda app-developers app
This guide is now dormant as of the 25th of September and will not be updated again.
The information contained within still holds true, the guides to the likes of unlocking your bootloader, flashing using FlashTool etc are all still correct even with the release of newer firmware updates but I won't be adding anything further to it.
Purpose:This thread is my personal attempt to provide Arc owners with a guide to getting the most out of the handset.
It draws upon the combined expertise of the Arc userbase here on XDA-devs and collates it in a simple, easy-to-follow format.
I am in no way claiming this as all my own work, full credit is given where due and my thanks go out to all of the wonderful, knowledgeable contributors whose work I am honoured to be able to showcase here.
Words of warning::As with any modding or tweaking of a mobile phone, there is always a risk attached that you end up bricking, killing, blowing up, disintegrating, shrinking, beaming your handset to an alternate dimension or sending it forwards or backwards through time.
The risks are slight, countless people have undertaken the procedures listed in this thread with no problems at all - I myself have unlocked the bootloader on my Arc, rooted it using Bin4ry's image-flashing method, deleted some of the pre-loaded apps, flashed the 2.3.3 update using FlashTool are re-rooted again using Bin4ry's method... and my Arc is absolutely fine.
However, if you somehow manage to mess up or break your phone in any way, neither myself nor the authors of any other threads or resources I link to accept any responsibility or blame for what happens.
No-one is forcing you to do any of this, it's your own decision. If you're uneasy or nervous, just don't do it.
Also, whilst unlocking the bootloader is supported to a degree by Sony Ericsson, rooting, flashing custom ROMs, all the rest of it is not and there is always a chance you'll end up voiding you warranty.
As above, no-one else accepts any responsibility for your decisions and actions.
Also, on a personal note, please don't PM me asking for help.
I don't wish to sound rude or ungrateful but I'm not a developer, I'm not coming up with new tweaks/mods/ROMs or anything like that, everything I know is laid out in this guide in a manner that should be plain and simple to follow, if there's something that isn't covered here chances are I don't know either.
There is a whole section here for the Arc literally teeming with people happy and willing to answer any/all questions you might have, so you'd probably find your question answered quicker that way than if you were to contact and individual and ask for help.
Contents
The bootloader:
Unlocking
Relocking
Rooting:
GingerBreak (inc how to use GingerBreak to root a handset running 2.3.3)
Bin4ry's flashing method
Recovery update method
Recoveryhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13340438#post13340438http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13340438#post13340438
Updating firmware/flashing ROMs:
SEUS
Flashtool
Wotan
Theming using UOT Kitchenhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13967176#post13967176http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13967176#post13967176
Bootloader - Unlocking
What you need:A factory-unlocked Xperia Arc
Your handset's unlocking code from the SE unlocking webpage
Fastboot and drivers (if necessary)
What you need to know:Handsets with unlocked bootloaders cannot be updated via SEUS.
Though if you re-lock your bootloader, you will regain this ability.
Handsets that have their bootloader unlocked will stop working with SE's various music-related services (TrackID and the Facebook-inside 'like music' function).
This is due to the unlocking process rendering DRM function inoperable and cannot be recovered by re-locking the bootloader
How to do it:
Back up any important information from your handset - unlocking the bootloader wipes the handset
Download Fastboot and, if necessary, x86/x64 Windows drivers
Retrieve your unlocking key from Sony Ericsson's website:
Follow the link
Click 'Continue'
Click 'Yes, I'm sure'
Agree-to/accept the terms and conditions
Enter your name, e-mail address and first 14 digits of your IMEI, not the whole thing
Copy the code into a text file or similar for use later
Extract the contents of the fastboot rar file you dowloaded in step 2 and open the folder that is extracted
Open a command prompt and change directory to the folder that fastboot.exe is in (in Windows, the easiest way to do this is to hold shift and right-click on the background of the folder and select 'Open command window here')
Connect your phone:
Switch it off
Press and hold the Menu key (the right-most of the three)
Connect the USB cable whilst still holding the Menu key
The indicator LED next to the USB port should turn blue to indicate your are in fastboot mode - if it doesn't, then try again; if it completely refuses to enter fastboot mode, then you may well have a locked/branded handset in which case you cannot unlock your bootloader
If your computer fails to find or install the drivers automatically, download and install the drivers included in step 2
Once your phone is connected in fastboot mode and any driver installation has finished, type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version into the command prompt you opened in step 5 - this should return a value such as 0.3 or similar, if it doesn't then the phone is not connected properly, start again from step 5
If step 8 worked, then type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x[key] into the command prompt, [key] being substituted for the unique unlocking key you retrieved in step 3 (I told you you'd need to keep it safe...)
You should see some text output by the command prompt stating that it is erasing certain blocks and then that it is finished - congratulations, your bootloader is unloked
Credits:lollylost100 - Source thread
Bootloader - Re-locking
What you need:An Arc with an unlocked bootloader
FlashTool
Blagus' relocking ftf
What you need to know:Relocking will allow you to use SEUS to update firmware and restore your handset.
You will still be able to use FlashTool to update firmware if you wish though.
Re-locking the bootloader won't reactivate the DRM-based music features like TrackID, they're permanently gone
How to do it:
Download and install FlashTool (for those of you who don't speak French, you want to click the 'Extraire' button)
Download Blagus' re-locking ftf and place it in the /firmwares sub-directory of where you extracted FlashTool to
Download this file, rename it to LT15.sin and place it in the /loaders sub-directory
Switch your handset off
Run FlashTool
Press the 'Flash' button and select the .ftf file you wish to flash
When prompted, connect your handset in 'flash mode' - FlashTool should explain exactly how to do this but just in case, press and hold the 'back' button while connecting the USB cable
FlashTool should automatically detect your handset and start flashing it - if it doesn't however:
Disconnect your handset (it should remain switched off)
Close FlashTool
Go to the /drivers sub-directory and run/install ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe
Now go back to step 6 and follow the instructions once more, everything should work ok this time
When FlashTool finishes, disconnect your phone and switch it on - don't worry if it's a little slow the first time it boots after flashing
Credits:Blagus - Source thread
Rooting - GingerBreak
What you need:An Arc running 2.3.2 - and with a locked bootloader if you wish to update to 2.3.3 OTA
GingerBreak
What you need to know:GingerBreak will not directly root 2.3.3 (or later) ROMs. The exploit it uses, which was patched by Google in the vanilla 2.3.4 release was patched by SE in their 2.3.3 release.
This is not a deliberate attempt to prevent rooting, the exploit in question was to the best of my knowledge the same exploit that led to the widely-publicised security hole through which personal information could be intercepted on unsecured wi-fi connections - Google and SE are just looking out for us, it's merely an unfortunate coincidence that they 'broke' GingerBreak.
As it happens, there is an indirect way to root 2.3.3 using GingerBreak but I'll come back to that.
Do not follow steps 5 and 6 if you have an unlocked bootloader - updating a handset with an unlocked bootloader OTA is fraught with issues.
If you have a handset with an unlocked bootloader, follow these instructions instead
How to do it:
Download GingerBreak v1.2 (older versions are also availablehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13230331#post13230331)
Transfer the apk file to your phone's memory card
Install
Optional:
Download and run BusyBox installer
To get your 2.3.3 bootloader-locked handset rooted using GingerBreak, follow steps 1-3 then...
Prepare your handset:
Make sure you've got a decent charge or better yet connect the handset to a charger
If possible, connect to wi-fi for best data speeds and to avoid the signal dropping out
Update your handset to 2.3.3 OTA:
Menu > Settings > About phone > Software update > Update now
NB: as mentioned in the 'what you need' and 'what you need to know' segments above, GingerBreak will only root 2.3.2 handsets so if you've already updated to 2.3.3 you'll need to revert back to 2.3.2 prior to following these instructions - this can be done using either FlashTool or Wotan
Also, some people have reported issues with the OTA updates if they have modded their handsets, again this can be sorted by flashing back to stock 2.3.2 immediately prior to following these instructions.
Credits:Chainfire - source thread
kistigun - source thread
Rooting - Bin4ry's flashing method
What you need:An Arc with an unlocked bootloader
Fastboot and drivers (if necessary)
The appropriate image file based on your handset's firmware version - available from here and/or here
What you need to know:Only compatible with handsets with unlocked bootloader (obviously)
You must ensure the image file you flash is the correct one for the ROM you're running, if you flash the wrong one you'll end up stuck in a boot-loop
How to do it:
Unlock your bootloader (in doing so, you will have downloaded and installed fastboot and, if necessary, the drivers)
Download the correct image file and move it to the same folder as fastboot.exe
Open a command prompt and change directory to the folder that fastboot.exe is in (in Windows, the easiest way to do this is to hold shift and right-click on the background of the folder and select 'Open command window here')
Connect your phone:
Switch it off
Press and hold the Menu key (the right-most of the three)
Connect the USB cable whilst still holding the Menu key
The indicator LED next to the USB port should turn blue to indicate your are in fastboot mode
Type the following into the command prompt:
Windows: fastboot flash system [image file]
Linux: fastboot -i 0x0fce flash system [image file]
Mac: fastboot-mac -i 0x0fce flash system [image file]
...where [image file] is the full filename of the image file you downloaded in step 2 - including the '.img' at the end
Optional:
Download and run BusyBox installer
Credits:Bin4ry and zdzihu - source thread
kanzone - source thread
Rooting - Recovery update method
What you need:An Arc with recovery
Bin4ry's root zip file
What you need to know:Recovery is still in beta, not all functions work fully - use of the recovery solution is very much at the user's own risk
How to do it:
Download Bin4ry's root zip file and save it to your handset's memory card
Boot into recovery
Install the root zip:
Select 'install zip from sdcard'
Select 'choose zip from sdcard'
Navigate to where the zip file is on you handset's memory card and select it
Confirm you wish to install the zip
Optional:
Download and run BusyBox installer
Credits:Bin4ry - source thread
Recovery
What you need:An Arc with an unlocked bootloader
Fastboot and drivers (if necessary)
Bin4ry's beta recovery image
What you need to know:Recovery is still in beta, not all functions work fully - use of the recovery solution is very much at the user's own risk
DO NOT flash the image file, follow the instructions exactly as listed.
How to do it:
Unlock your bootloader (in doing so, you will have downloaded and installed fastboot and, if necessary, the drivers)
Download the recovery image file
Open a command prompt and change directory to the folder that fastboot.exe is in (in Windows, the easiest way to do this is to hold shift and right-click on the background of the folder and select 'Open command window here')
Connect your phone:
Switch it off
Press and hold the Menu key (the right-most of the three)
Connect the USB cable whilst still holding the Menu key
The indicator LED next to the USB port should turn blue to indicate your are in fastboot mode
Type 'fastboot boot recoveryARC.img' into the command prompt
Your handset will now boot into recovery
To navigate through the menus, use the volume keys to scroll up and down and the power key to select an option
Credits:Bin4ry and the rest of the FreeXperia Team - source thread
Updating firmware/flashing ROMs - SEUS
Handsets that still have their bootloader locked are able to perform software updates using SE's own updating program, SEUS - Sony Ericsson Update Service (link included system requirements - Windows only).
However, handsets that have had their bootloaders unlocked cannot use SEUS.
Also, obviously, as SEUS is Sony Ericsson's official update program, it can only be used to flash official SE updates - no custom ROMs.
Updating firmware/flashing ROMs - Flashtool
What you need:An Arc
FlashTool
The ftf file you wish to flash
What you need to know:Not much to be honest.
FlashTool is, to the best of my knowledge, compatible with pretty much any Arc.
How to do it:
Download and install FlashTool (for those of you who don't speak French, you want to click the 'Extraire' button)
Download this file, rename it to LT15.sin and place it in the /loaders sub-directory of where you extracted FlashTool to
Download the firmware you wish to flash to the /firmwares sub-directory
Switch your handset off
Run FlashTool
Press the 'Flash' button and select the .ftf file you wish to flash
When prompted, connect your handset in 'flash mode' - FlashTool should explain exactly how to do this but just in case, press and hold the 'back' button while connecting the USB cable
FlashTool should automatically detect your handset and start flashing it - if it doesn't however:
Disconnect your handset (it should remain switched off)
Close FlashTool
Go to the /drivers sub-directory and run/install ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe
Now go back to step 6 and follow the instructions once more, everything should work ok this time
When FlashTool finishes, disconnect your phone and switch it on - don't worry if it's a little slow the first time it boots after flashing
Credits:Androxyde and Bin4ry - source thread
itskapil
Nimche
Updating firmware/flashing ROMs - Wotan
What you need:An Arc with a locked bootloader
Wotan Client
A Wotanserver account
What you need to know:Whilst it is free to register a WotanServer account as I am writing this, that may change in the future.
Honestly, IMO, you're better off using FlashTool (which is a free, community-developed program) but I've included this in my guide for the sake of 'completeness'.
If you are flashing back to 2.3.2 so that you can root using GingerBreak then update OTA, obviously you'll have to flash a 2.3.3 firmware.
Prior to doing so, check that there is a 2.3.3 firmware available for the same CDA otherwise you won't be able to update OTA after rooting
How to do it:
Download Wotan Client
Register a WotanServer Account
Run Wotan Client
Connect your handset as per the on-screen instructions
Check 'Enabled advanced settings'
Select your preferred CDA/firmware combination and click 'Next'
Login with your WotanServer account and click 'Next'
Wotan Client will then download and flash the necessary file(s)
When Wotan Client is finished, close it, disconnect your handset and switch it on
Credits:PhyzX - source thread
Theming using UOT Kitchen
Foreword - I never really quite got round to writing this bit up as nicely as I'd hoped, my apologies for not revising this to match the rest of my guide.
NB: this more than any other part of my guide you do at your own risk as I cannot guarantee which parts of the kitchen are compatible with the Arc and which will result in boot-loops.
One of the easiest ways of theming/customising your Arc (beyond the basic wallpaper, widgets etc) is to use the excellent Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen - a brilliant free site that allows users to change battery icons, status/notification bar icons, the status-bar/notification area background amongst other things.
First you need to extract the framework-res and SystemUI apk files from your handset.
framework-res is found in the /system/framework folder and SystemUI.apk is in the /system/app folder.
To extract both of these you need a file manager program with root access, for this I strongly recommend Root Explorer - unfortunately it's not free but it works where others fall down, so it's well worth the money.
Once you've extracted the two files, you need to upload them to the Kitchen ('File upload' tab, second from the end).
The third file is for CM7 handsets only so as of writing Arc users should just leave it blank.
As for the settings down the left hand side, everything should be left as is:
Edify scripting, not Amend scripting
Type MTD (default) not Type EMMC
Use script to flash files... - unchecked
Use automated images fixing - checked
Generate preview... - checked
The Kitchen will eventually spit out a zip file for you to download from the pick-up page - don't worry if this takes a while, when the Kitchen is busy it can take nearly an hour for files to appear.
This zip file is designed to be flashed using recovery but since there is no recovery solution available for the Arc just now, we have to resort to 'ghetto' measures...
If you extract the zip you'll find a number of folders which will contain, amongst other things, your modified framework-res and SystemUI apk files.
You then need to manually copy these files back into the appropriate directories on your handset, being sure to change the permissions on each one.
For framework-res.apk, the permissions need to be rw-r--r--. I'm pretty certain they're the same for SystemUI.apk but I'll check this.
This is where apps other than Root Explorer start to fall down - I tried a couple such as Super Manager and none of them were able to correctly set the permissions on the apks, leading to my handset boot-looping.
It should also be possible to flash the zip files using Bin4ry's recovery for the Arc
Hi guys, I have a question about the term "sim-free" phone.
does the unlock-code purchased from anywebsite gives you the "sim-free" phone, which will enable the fastboot mode?
Thanks!
stevencxr said:
Hi guys, I have a question about the term "sim-free" phone.
does the unlock-code purchased from anywebsite gives you the "sim-free" phone, which will enable the fastboot mode?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry for the question post in here =( don't know how to delete this ....
stevencxr said:
does the unlock-code purchased from anywebsite gives you the "sim-free" phone, which will enable the fastboot mode?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No.
If your handset won't enter fastboot mode, then as things stand there's no way to enable that - having the handset unlocked makes no difference.
edit: scratch that. it seems there is a way using SEtool but that requires purchasing specific hardware.
Step666 said:
What you need:An Arc with an unlocked bootloader
Fastboot and drivers (if necessary)
Bin4ry's beta recovery image
What you need to know:Recovery is still in beta, not all functions work fully - use of the recovery solution is very much at the user's own risk
DO NOT flash the image file, follow the instructions exactly as listed.
How to do it:
Unlock your bootloader (in doing so, you will have downloaded and installed fastboot and, if necessary, the drivers)
Download the recovery image file
Open a command prompt and change directory to the folder that fastboot.exe is in (in Windows, the easiest way to do this is to hold shift and right-click on the background of the folder and select 'Open command window here')
Connect your phone:
Switch it off
Press and hold the Menu key (the right-most of the three)
Connect the USB cable whilst still holding the Menu key
The indicator LED next to the USB port should turn blue to indicate your are in fastboot mode
Type 'fastboot boot recoveryARC.img' into the command prompt
Your handset will now boot into recovery
To navigate through the menus, use the volume keys to scroll up and down and the power key to select an option
Credits:Bin4ry and the rest of the FreeXperia Team - source thread
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Quick question about recovery:
The command 'fastboot boot recoveryARC.img' boots the phone into recovery, right? How do I install it then?
I mean, like those in X10, you reboot the phone, then press back button to get into recovery.
I'm sorry if I missed to spot if it's already in your guide .
prathaban said:
The command 'fastboot boot recoveryARC.img' boots the phone into recovery, right? How do I install it then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, that command boots you into recovery.
You don't install it, you can only access it by using fastboot to boot into it.
Step666 said:
Yes, that command boots you into recovery.
You don't install it, you can only access it by using fastboot to boot into it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Got that . So how do I install it or isn't possible at this moment?
It's not possible, if you try and install it, you'll end up with bootloops.
But to be honest, how often do you need to get into Recovery when you're not at your computer?
Step666 said:
It's not possible, if you try and install it, you'll end up with bootloops.
But to be honest, how often do you need to get into Recovery when you're not at your computer?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Honestly don't know yet for Arc! But when I had X10, I flash lot of themes, quite often.
Anyway, thanks for the info.
I'm pretty new here but as I documented the process of modding my own phone I thought I'd share it with you. I didn't invent any of these processes and this information is available from many different sources. I've tried to credit any source material that I've used verbatim. I am by no means an expert.
Please reply back with any corrections and I'll be happy to edit the post.
This guide describes how to take a HTC Desire HD (mine was fully patched with OTA updates including Sense 3.0), unlock it and install CyanogenMod onto it. It worked for me but it might not for you. I don't take any responsibility for you turning your phone into a brick!
Pro Tips
Remember, in any steps requiring the phone to be powered off, just give it a minute to make sure that it is properly turned off.
Understand what's happening! If you get what's going on, you've more chance of fixing it if it goes wrong. This process describes how to use HTCs official method to unlock the bootloader. This allows you to change the operating system on the phone. The phone contains a recovery system which we an engineer can boot into to replace the main operating system if it becomes unbootable. We are going to replace this stock recovery system with a modified one which allows us do fiddle about with the phone's internal partitions. Once we have the modified recovery system in place we use it backup the existing phone operating system and replace it with a modified one. We can also use it to restore the original one again if things go wrong.
Read all of the instructions properly first! Don't go off half-****ed!
As far as I'm aware you can't reverse the official HTC bootloader unlock (i.e put your phone back *exactly* as it was) and it may effect your warranty. You have been warned!
Unlock the Bootloader
INFO: You can use the HTCDEV unlock bootloader method from HTC as an 'official' means of unlocking the bootloader. Confused? Check out the official site: http://htcdev.com/bootloader/ I'm not going to describe it step by step here because HTC do that quite well enough themselves.
Quick tip. If when going from one step to another on the HTC website you come to a white screen, that may be because you've been logged out. Just go back to the first page, log in again, then go back to the last step you completed.
Another quick tip. Make sure you properly install everything HTC tells you to. We'll need it all later...
Installing recovery mode
INFO: The stock recovery mode itself is pretty basic and can't do much, so we need to replace it with a custom recovery image.
We're going to use the clockworkmod recovery image which you grab from here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4518713/archive/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111102-j_r0dd_mod-ace.zip (originally seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118865)
Make sure that the fast boot mode on your phone is disabled. You can find this in your power settings menu.
If the phone is connected via a USB cable then unplug it.
Power off the phone using the power button and leave it alone for a minute.
INFO: To flash the new recovery image to the phone, you need to reboot the phone into the bootloader so that you can select a new image to boot. The bootloader is known as HBOOT.
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
On your PC open cmd prompt and cd to the platform-tools directory of the android sdk. Mine is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
Copy the .img file from the clockworkmod zip file we downloaded earlier to the platform-tools directory. Rename it recovery.img
Go to your command prompt and issue this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
INFO: The recovery image will then be written to your phone, and as long as everything went well you'll get a message saying OK.
Ensure that BOOTLOADER is selected in the HBOOT menu and press POWER button to select it. Now you're back at the HBOOT menu.
Use the volume buttons to highlight RECOVERY and press the power button to select it. After showing you the HTC logo, the phone should boot into recovery mode!
Backing up your phone
Using the volume buttons to select move to the 'backup and restore' option in the menu. Use power to select and use the backup option. This backs up your current phone setup to the SD card.
Select power off to turn off you phone. Leave it a few secs - select reboot system now.
When your phone is backup and running, mount it in mass storage mode and navigate to the root of your SD card. See the folder called 'clockworkmod'? copy that along with everything in it to your computer and put it somewhere safe. That's your backup. If needs be, you can use this backup your phone back to the original state!
Installing CyanogenMod (other mods may vary)
Mostly taken from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide with some extra stuff that messed with me when I tried to do it.
Download the latest version of CyanogenMod from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=ace
Download the Google Apps for the device. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and the power button to select.
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
And the option to wipe the Dalvik cache
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Select Install zip from sdcard
Select Choose zip from sdcard
Select the Google apps zip
These extra steps seem to have been required by people in this thread. All credit due to marsdta and theluckster for their suggestions. I've edited this guide to include the instructions here where they are more visible.
On your computer extract the ROM zip (e.g. update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip) and there should be a file inside it called boot.img. This should be flashed automatically, however for some reason via the HTCDEV method it is not.
To do it manually, you need to enter fastboot mode, as per the instructions above:
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
Then on your PC, in the directory you extracted the zip file run:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once the installation has finished, select Go Back to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The phone should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Now wait for what seems like an incredibly long time with the phone showing the 'htc' screen.
INFO: The phone should now boot into CyanogenMod!
Restoring your phone - When things go wrong
OK, so you flashed a bad mod. Time to restore.
First up, put the backup you made in the previous step onto the root of your SDcard (if it isn't already there). Then, I came across this video which seems to explain things pretty well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUYGe8mmNWU
The basic gist of it is, boot into recovery mode, format the cache, data and system partitions, wipe the Dalvik cache, then restore the backup from your SD card.
Wow thanks a lot!
I personally have 1 problem:
Step 12 of the "installing recovery mode" when i type in the command in command prompt is says:
'error: cannot load recovery.img'
I placed it in the same folder as fastboot en renamed it "recovery.img".
I unlocked the bootloader succesfully btw..
Any thoughts?
I think you should contemplate using attn1's ace hack kit to gain bootloader unlock instead of voiding your warranty.
Hunt3r.j2 said:
I think you should contemplate using attn1's ace hack kit to gain bootloader unlock instead of voiding your warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I've already unlocked the bootloader through htcdev.
But tried the Attn1's as well...ended up saying:
/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
starting downgrade...
** The phone will now reboot into HBOOT.
** It will then check the file just sent.
** If everything is okay, the phone will
** prompt you to continue by pressing
** VOLUME UP. It will reboot, flashing twice.
The phone did not prompt me to continue by pressing volume up.
When i start clockwork recovery it states i should root my phone...
So a lot going wrong and i can't figure out what..
how long the htc screen? I'm waiting for a looooong time
Thanks for the tutorial. I've followed the instructions and managed to unlock the bootloader and install ClockworkMod, however after flashing CM7 and rebooting it is stuck on the H3G boot screen (isn't flashing CM7 supposed to overwrite the boot logo?). I'm trying to flash:
update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip
gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
I've double checked /data, /system, /cache and Dalvik-Cache have been wiped before flashing but still no avail
Here are the versions from the bootloader:
***UNLOCKED***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011, 14:28:19
I am able to restore the backup, but flashing any other ROM just doesn't boot.
The guide is missing one key step . Flashing the boot image.
So after flashing your from boot back into boot loader and flash your roms boot.img.(just copy it over to your fast boot file)
Then run the command
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Reboot . Done.
You'll have to do this every time you flash different roms. 4ext has a nice feature of doing this for those that have HTC unlocked you should try it out
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
Awesome, thanks marsdta! It is working now, good work!
thelucster said:
Awesome, thanks marsdta! It is working now, good work!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you repeat it more clear for me because i have the same problem.
Thank you Thelucster. You have saved me from a big mistake.
crom1 said:
can you repeat it more clear for me because i have the same problem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First flash the Cyanogen ROM and Google Apps, as per the instructions above. Then on your computer extract the ROM zip (e.g. update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip) and there should be a file inside it called boot.img. This should be flashed automatically, however for some reason via the HTCDEV method it is not.
To do it manually, you need to enter fastboot mode, as per the instructions above:
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then on your PC, in the directory you extracted the zip file run:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't set notifications on this post and forgot it existed till today. I've updated the guide with the information posted by marsdta and theluckster to make things clearer. Sorry about any confusion caused by missing that step out.
the boot screen shows cyanogen(mod)7 instead of the regular HTC sign!! Following each and every step I landed up here. And now I am stuck, cuz this boot screen has been there for like half-an hour....does it mean something is wrong or does it take this much time to load first???
Hello,
for HTC dev unlocked bootloader (about what is added after step 15 in "installing cyanogen" phase) : it seems that the boot.img must be flashed before installing the .zip from sdcard.
I got stuck for that. Could be worth to make it clear.
Great tutorial anyway, thank you !
zarkenciel said:
Hello,
for HTC dev unlocked bootloader (about what is added after step 15 in "installing cyanogen" phase) : it seems that the boot.img must be flashed before installing the .zip from sdcard.
I got stuck for that. Could be worth to make it clear.
Great tutorial anyway, thank you !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It shouldn't matter. I've seen people do it both ways and it worked fine for them.
@ash win. Your in a boot loop. Did you do a full wipe before flashing? Could be just a bad flash. Go back and reflash the rom and boot.img. you should also verify the md5hash to make sure yous didn't get a corrupt download file.
Just finished the tutorial, works perfectly. Thanks for writing it.
Does this unlock you from the network, i.e. is this the alternative to paying £15 for an unlock code?
I do understand this is for modding and flashing to a new ROM, but I am wondering if it also unlocks the phone from your network (or maybe that is IMEI based).
This is not for any illegal purposes, just I fancy a new ROM and I am now out of contract, so happy to experiment with flashing.
ohforfs said:
Does this unlock you from the network, i.e. is this the alternative to paying £15 for an unlock code?
I do understand this is for modding and flashing to a new ROM, but I am wondering if it also unlocks the phone from your network (or maybe that is IMEI based).
This is not for any illegal purposes, just I fancy a new ROM and I am now out of contract, so happy to experiment with flashing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you need the aahk for that. That gives you sim unlock as well. Just Google attn1 aahk and you'll find it
marsdta said:
No, you need the aahk for that. That gives you sim unlock as well. Just Google attn1 aahk and you'll find it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks - very kind of you to point me in the right direction, I've found it
Hi,
and how do i root my phone after HTCDev Unlock??
I want install the Custom Rom "Sabsa Prime". Do i need root to flash it?
Sorry for my bad english.
You may also want to include wiping battery stats in the advanced option of cwm in your guide
==========================================
| How to Root Verizon 910V Samsung Galaxy Note 4 |
==========================================
Author: Tripper511
Created: September 2nd, 2016
Last Updated: September 29th, 2017
DISCLAIMER: Please do this at your own risk! I am not responsible for any damage or bricking done to phone. This should NOT trip knox or void your warranty however no promises can be made. Device can always be unrooted by flashing back to stock with Odin3. Please read all the steps first and preferably watch included videos so to be aware of what to expect. Average time to perform this should be under an hour assuming you do not run into any problems.
Don't be overwhelmed by all the steps. I intentionally dumbed down the process to prevent any mistakes. I wrote this as I personally rooted my own device with instructions gathered from my own research as I would come across my own challenges in the rooting process. This guide was made for first timers and experts a-like. Links to all the different guides I used and additional troubleshooting information is at the bottom. I suggest you glance at it before beginning. Thank you to all the people on the internet, in the forums and YouTube who asked questions and posted answers; allowing me to unlock my device. My hope is this guide will help ease the process and shrink the learning curve of anyone who reads it.
*If you have any problems AFTER rooting READ the TROUBLESHOOTING section at the bottom of this guide BEFORE posting any questions*
===================
| Files Needed for Root |
===================
*Download the most recent version of DRIVERS and unzip if necessary*
Link to .zip containing ALL THE FILES below: https://www.mediafire.com/?1hn5hzmvu3v3iqg Updated: 10/27/16
1) KingOroot (KingRoot will also work but KingOroot seems to work better) - [This temporarily roots your phone]
2) Minimal ADB and Fastboot v1.4 - [Allows you to place the n4-fix on your phone]
3) samsung_unlock_n4-fix (place this file in the install directory of "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot.)) - [Changes your CID to allow permanent root]
4) SuperSU v2.76 (or newer) - [This allows for apps to have root access]
5) TWRP 3.0.2 (or newer) - [Allows you to flash roms and make changes to in boot after successful root]
6) Kies - [Allows PC to communicate with phone]
7) SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones - [Allows PC to connect with phone]
8) Odin3 v3.12.3 (or newer) - [Needed to flash firmware to phone from PC]
9) systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar (Link is at the end of the guide) - [5.1.1 firmware without bootloader so you can keep TWRP recovery]
10) oscar_kernel_v0.2 - [Phone OS for 5.1.1 that lets the software communicate with the hardware]
**If you are coming from another firmware and have to change to 5.1.1 firmware than you will also need:**
11) N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar.md5 (aka 5.1.1 firmware for North American Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Link is at the end of this guide) - [This is the 5.1.1 Lollypop firmware]
========
| PHASE 1 |
========
- Prepping the Phone -
========================================
| Things to do ON PHONE BEFORE using KingOroot |
========================================
!!DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS SECTION!! A lot of people have problems because they don't first check/read these 10 prep steps!
1) BACK UP ALL FILES ON SD CARD TO PC!
Make sure you DO NOT REMOVE YOUR SIM CARD throughout this entire process!
Connect your device to your computer
Make sure the Note 4 is set for media transfer the option will be in the drop down from the top of the phone once USB is connected.
Copy over files from SD card (and phone if you want) to a folder on your PC just like you would with any USB stick.
2) FORMAT SD CARD. *AFTER* backing up the card you will have to format the card through the phone in the settings under: storage > SD Card > Format SD CARD
3) !!MAKE SURE YOU ARE RUNNING ANDROID VERSION 5.1.1.!! If you are not check the forum and video instructions in the links below to change firmware.
4) Download NEWEST VERSIONS of all files from this guide. Best way to do this is do a google search for the file followed by "XDA". i.e. "KingRoot xda". This will bring you to the xda forum to make sure you get authentic, verified and current versions of the files.
5) Make sure to download "eMMc Brick checker" from play store. Run it and make sure the phone CID starts with a "15". If it doesn't STOP HERE! You CANNOT root your phone!
6) Download "Root Checker" to confirm if root was successful after running KingOroot/KingRoot/etc.
7) Make sure "Developer Options" is open and USB debugging is enabled. You can turn it on by going to: Settings > About Phone > then tap on "Build Number" ten (10) times to unlock the option.
8) Also make sure "Reactivation Lock" in UNCHECKED. Go to Settings > (under "Personal") Security > (and under "Find My Mobile") uncheck "Reactivation Lock"
9) Additionally in: Settings > (under "Personal") Security, make sure "unknown sources" is checked.
10) Finally open and run Keis and SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones to ensure the PC can communicate with the phone (this should also be done BEFORE running Odin3 if you need to change your firmware to 5.1.1).
=========
| PHASE 2 |
=========
- Rooting the Phone -
1) Make sure you have at least 80% battery life
2) Run KingOroot (KingRoot works too but the other one seems to be better)
3) After program is finished run Root Checker to confirm root. (If you are using the PC version of KingOroot disconnect the phone from PC FIRST, THEN run Root Checker and proceed to step 4)
4) Connect phone to PC .
5) Place the file "samsung_unlock_n4_fix" in the same folder "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" is installed (make sure the program is installed first)
*Before proceeding to step 6 it is suggested you copy ALL of step 6 into a notepad. You will need to copy and paste these line into the command prompt because if you take too long to input the script then the phone will reset before you're finished causing you to have to redo steps 2 - 4.*
6) Run "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" and type in (or preferably copy and paste) these lines one by one, pressing "enter" after each line (if after typing the first line and it says "List of devices attached 123a12ab offline" refer to troubleshooting section below):
Scroll down through the code. There are eight (8) lines!
Code:
adb devices
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix
chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix
./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
7) The command window will now display this:
Code:
[+] CID at boot time is/was: 1501xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[+] device not yet dev CID, now changing to dev CID
[+] programming new CID 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200
[+] success! powering off device, power back on and verify CID
[+] then run this binary again to finish the process
8) Allow device to reboot. After full reboot, power down and pull battery.
9) After restarting do steps 2 through 6 again.
10) This time you will get a message in the command prompt that will say:
Code:
[+] CID at boot time is/was: 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200
[+] dev CID matching, proceding to unlock
[+] backing up loaders, this will take a few minutes
[+] loaders successfully backed up
[+] success! powering off device, hopefully its not bricked.
11) Once device is powered down it should go into a boot loop.
12) Pull the battery and SD card. Then place battery back in.
13) Turn phone back on while holding [Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button].
14) You should enter recover mode, when you see the android guy in the top left of the screen will be some text. The third to last line should be gray and say "MODE: Developer" The following line will be blue and say "SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE".
*If you do not see this repeat steps 2 - 6 again*
15) If you made it this far you are ready for PHASE 3 :fingers-crossed:
=========
| PHASE 3 |
=========
- Rooted Boot Menu -
16) While still on the screen showing the android guy with the word "DOWNLOADING..." beneath it, connect phone to PC and open up Odin3 on PC.
17) In Odin3 look at message box on the lower left of the screen. It should have a message saying "Added!" On the top left under "ID:COM" there should be a blue box that says "[0:COM#]" (the # will be a single digit number).
18) Click on the button that says "AP" on the right.
19) Browse to and select: twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 (yours might be different if you have a newer version) *IMPORTANT!* TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right TWRP file!! If you have more then one on your PC you will mess up your phone by flashing the wrong one.
20) Select the "options" tab in Odin3
21) In the "options" tab UNCHECK "auto reboot". Make sure all other boxes are UNCHECKED EXCEPT for "F. Rest Time".
22) Click the "Start" button.
23) If successful you should see a green box that says "PASS!" in the upper left of the Odin3 user interface.
24) Disconnect the phone from the PC.
*READ THESE NEXT FEW STEPS CAREFULLY! They require some quick timing in order to not miss the window to access recovery mode*
25) While the phone still shows the green android guy (but now with a complete progress bar underneath) place phone into TWRP Recovery Mode. This is done by holding: [Power + Volume Down] simultaneously. You will have to hold it for about 5 seconds. Release the POWER BUTTON and then the VOLUME DOWN button when you see the "Maintenance Boot Mode" screen appear.
26) Using the Volume Rocker press VOLUME DOWN and highlight "Power Down : Turn off your device". Press the HOME BUTTON to select it.
27) AS SOON AS THE SCREEN GOES BLACK hold: [Power Button + Volume Up + Home Key] simultaneously. AS SOON AS YOU SEE WRITING IN THE TOP LEFT OF THE SCREEN release the POWER BUTTON and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.
28) You should now see the splash screen for TWRP Recovery Mode. *If it asks you if you want to go into "Read Only Mode" DO NOT SELECT IT!
29) At this point make sure your SD Card is inserted (if not it's okay to put it in while the phone is in this mode).
30) In the TWRP menu tap the "Wipe" button then "Advanced Wipe" and check "Micro SDCard". Then slide the option to wipe the SD Card.
31) After the wipe is complete press the little "Home" button in the middle of the bottom of the screen.
32) Open the back of the phone and remove the SD card.
=========
| PHASE 4 |
=========
- Home Stretch, Installing "System Only" Firmware -
33) Back at the TWRP home screen tap "Reboot" then "Download". You will now be back on the screen with the green android guy.
34) Connect phone to computer while phone is still showing green android guy with the word "Downloading..." under it.
35) Once phone is connected to the PC open Odin3.
36) Using Odin3 click the "AP" button and select the "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" file. Then click "Start" to flash the firmware. *IMPORTANT!* TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right .tar file!! If you flash the wrong one you will lose root and have to start all over again.
37) After flash is complete TWRP might ask if you want to install "Super SU" now. Say NO and let the phone reboot. (This is important! A lot of guides forget to mention that you need to NOT INSTALL Super SU this way!)
38) Now with the phone still connected to the PC open the phone up like you would a USB drive and copy over "oscar_kernel_v0.2.zip" and "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip" to the "PHONE" NOT THE SD CARD!
39) Reboot the phone into TWRP by holding: [Volume Up + Home Button], then select install. From there you can navigate the phones memory and click on the "kernel" zip file first to install it by swiping to install (ONLY INSTALL ONE AT A TIME). Then press the back key on the screen and install the "supersu" file.
40) Finally reboot the system.
41) Once you reboot you should see a new boot screen with an unlocked lock symbol along with a message in red on top saying: "Kernel is not SEANDROID ENFORCING" and below in yellow stating: "set warranty bit : Kernel". If you do not see this then it is a sign you might have missed a step.
42) Once booted up open the app SuperSU in the app drawer. Allow it to give the appropriate apps root permission.
43) Open Root Checker to confirm root.
************* :victory: !!CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE ROOTED!! :victory: *************
*At this point you should reboot back into TWRP and MAKE A FULL BACK UP of the phone. Then copy the backup to your computer. In case you make any mistakes messing around with ROMs and root programs, you will always be able to come back here without having to redo this process.* I also suggest you download Titanium Backup as one of the first root apps you get. It will allow you to back up all apps and settings.
==================
| TROUBLESHOOTING |
==================
Q: After rooting my WiFi isn't working.
A: Some people are having issues with the incorrect modem driver being installed during root. If you are having this problem you can flash over JUST THE MODEM DRIVER to your phone. This can be done AFTER rooting. There is no need to repeat the whole process over. This is done by connecting your phone to your PC and using ODIN to flash over the correct modem driver. For the Verizon phone the BPA1 driver is the correct one, try flashing this one first. If you have a refurbished phone it's possible you have a different modem installed. I have also included the link to all the other types of modem drivers below.
Link for BPA1 Modem Driver: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24411628330026133
Link for ALL Modem Drivers: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
Q: I can't see my SIM card and/or can't see anything in my rooted phone's Service Menu.
A: For anyone who can't see their SIM card AND can't see anything in their rooted phone's Service Menu I found the solution for both problems after putting together tidbits from many threads here on XDA and elsewhere. The directions in the OP install mostly BPA1 Rom firmware but leave some BOG5 firmware. I updated the BOG5 modem to BPA1 modem firmware (with Odin) and the IMEI came back to the original sticker IMEI, the CSC and phone # and ability to see the SIM card returned. In the process of trying to solve this problem I found the hidden Service Menu could not be seen. After flashing the BPA1 modem the Service Menu also reappeared. Click here for post with a more detailed solution.[Answer submitted by: droidzer1]
Q: I'm stuck in a bootloop from flashing to 5.1.1 firmware and/or can't get out of bootloop by pulling the battery.
A: If stuck in bootloop go into recovery mode (*pull battery and then turn back on while holding [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]) and choose full to wipe cache and full factory reset (WARNING THIS WILL ERASE ALL YOUR DATA but it will save your phone. Use as LAST resort!).
Q: I'm stuck in a bootloop after installing TWRP.
A: Return back to TWRP by pulling the battery then reinserting it. Power back up the phone by holding [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. When the writing appears in the upper left release the power button while still holding [Volume Up + Power Button]. This will bring you back to TWRP. At this point make sure your SD Card has been wiped (formatted to FAT32). Try removing the SD Card and reinstalling "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" with Odin3.
After you have reinstalled the firmware make sure you don't let TWRP install SuperSU automatically. You will only do this manually as stated in step 39.
Q: My phone crashed, I don't know what to do and nothing else is working.
A: Pull your battery and start phone back up holding: [Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button]. If TWRP is still on phone then go to "Reboot" then "Download". Connect your phone to the PC. Open Odin3 on the PC and flash a REGULAR STOCK firmware onto phone (links located below). This will revert it back to stock with everything it needs.
Q: After typing: "adb device" (without quotations) in the command prompt it says "offline" or nothing appears under "devices".
A:
Check that you are using newest version of adb. Older version might not work.
First make sure you are connected to the PC.
Try a different USB cable.
Try plugging into a different USB port.
Close and reopen a fresh instance of ADP then type:
Code:
adb kill-server
Then press ENTER and type:
Code:
adb start-server
Press ENTER again
Next uncheck then recheck USB Debugging which is located in Settings > Developer Mode. Finally type:
Code:
adb device
it should now be online.
===========
| ADB SCRIPT |
===========
Scroll down through the code. There are eight (8) lines!
Code:
adb devices
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix
chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix
./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
=====================
| To Access Service Mode: |
=====================
Service Mode is a special phone mode that will allow you to diagnose and review the settings in your phone. If you are having any issues (or are just curious) this method will allow you to review the internals of your phone.
DIAL this number into your keypad then press SEND:
*#0011#
=======================
| To Access Recovery Mode: |
=======================
Power down device (remove battery if necessary).
Turn back on WHILE HOLDING: [Volume Up + Home Button + Power button]. Then release the POWER BUTTON and hold [Volume Up + Home Button] simultaneously.
=========================================
| Video Instructions on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |
=========================================
RootJunky.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ
Max Lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfpehEkhfyg
================================
| Forum on How to Root Verizon Note 4 |
================================
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-noobs-guide-to-perm-root-twrp-t3360883
===================================
| Max Lee's Note 4 Root Guide with Pictures |
===================================
http://galaxynote4root.com/galaxy-note-4-root/how-to-root-unlock-bootloader-on-galaxy-note-4/
===================
| KingRoot XDA Forum |
===================
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
================================
| Video on How to Downgrade Firmware |
================================
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unAeVRqjoQ
=============================
| Link to Firmwares and Instructions |
=============================
Full Firmwares -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
"System Only" 5.1.1 Firmware -
http://server14.stockroms.net/downl...nly/systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar?token=139164672
============================================================================================================== *Thank you to all of the developers and hobbyists who helped make this possible*
Love it! TY!
does this apply to all versions? Iam currently on 5.0.1
bell boy said:
does this apply to all versions? Iam currently on 5.0.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can use this guide for any version. However if Youarent currently running 5.1.1 then you will need to flash your firmware to 5.1.1 using odin3. The firmware and odin3 are included in the install file at the top of the guide. A link to video instructions on how to use odin3 and flash to 5.1.1 is at the bottom of the guide.
what if i,m in 6.0.1?
gokudo86 said:
what if i,m in 6.0.1?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had 6.0.1 too. Just download the 5.1.1 firmware (located in the included zip file or from the xda forum link in the bottom) and use odin3 to flash back to 5.1.1. Just be aware that you will lose all your data so do a back up first.
can not obtain root.
I started by downgrading to the firmware included in your package, I then systematically tried Kingoroot and Kingroot. I started with PC versions then tried apks. I have run all 4 variations of the procedure 15 times and I have yet to obtain root. any idea what could be holding me back?
Erik_65 said:
I started by downgrading to the firmware included in your package, I then systematically tried Kingoroot and Kingroot. I started with PC versions then tried apks. I have run all 4 variations of the procedure 15 times and I have yet to obtain root. any idea what could be holding me back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For me it was the same.Then i tried it after kingoroot said it was rooted but root checker twice said no root.That worked for me.Hope they may a guide like this to go to 6.0.1 and keep root.I'm on stock 5.1.1 its a little unstable but i have root weee .Oh it took about 12 hours to get it to this point.
Erik_65 said:
I started by downgrading to the firmware included in your package, I then systematically tried Kingoroot and Kingroot. I started with PC versions then tried apks. I have run all 4 variations of the procedure 15 times and I have yet to obtain root. any idea what could be holding me back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're having trouble getting temp root with kingoroot/kingoroot you can also try their PC version which attempts root through the PC via a USB cable. You can also try alternate version to the kingOroot programs by googling for alternatives. Unfortunately the temp root part of the process is the most unstable. For some reason one of those apps (whether through the PC or phone) seems to work better for some peoples phones compared to others. Another thing I realized is that if your phone starts to become hot from to many attempts it's best to remove the battery, let it cool down a litter and then try again.
Also make sure you do a full factory reset and clear all your cache BEFORE flashing to stock 5.1.1. I would try to do the factory reset, clear everything, then reflash stock 5.1.1. After that make sure you're connected to wifi and attempt the rooting methods again to see if you have better luck.
Let us know what works for you in case anyone else in the future reads this with a similar problem.
I did not begin the process with a factory reset before the firmware downgrade. I will try this and report back, it may not be until the morning though. Thank you for your work on the guide and taking the time to help me individually.
Update: your solution worked flawlessly on the first try with kingoroot. Thank you!
Now the issue I arrive at is "1|[email protected]:/data/local/tmp $ chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-fix
chown: samsung_unlock_n4-fix: Operation not permitted"
videodave1 said:
...Hope they may a guide like this to go to 6.0.1 and keep root.I'm on stock 5.1.1 its a little unstable but i have root weee .Oh it took about 12 hours to get it to this point.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As of now(as far as I know) there is no way to root from 6.0.1. However once you have rooted on 5.1.1 there are many custom ROMS that use 6.0.1 interface and options. Flashing different kernels and ROMS are what will open your phone up to all the possibilities.
As soon as I root a phone the first thing I do is set it up the way I like it with the stock firmware. Then I make a backup in case I need to go back and then start messing around with different ROMS and Kernels to find what I like. There is even a ROM out that turns your phone into a Note 7! I've also read you can flash the 6.0.1 firmware of the Note 4 that is made to run on different carriers like Sprint.
Erik_65 said:
I started by downgrading to the firmware included in your package, I then systematically tried Kingoroot and Kingroot. I started with PC versions then tried apks. I have run all 4 variations of the procedure 15 times and I have yet to obtain root. any idea what could be holding me back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh one thing I just realized is make sure you are doing the steps correctly when you run Minimal ADP and Fastboot. The lines of code I put up in the guide that you type into the command window doesn't show the last line when you inject the "N4" file. You need to scroll down to see it. Make sure you didn't miss doing that command. Also try running Minimal ADP as an administrator by right clicking the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator". That might help too.
Link for Note 7 UI ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/development/note-4-grace-7-t3434155
For anyone who wants to try out new features beyond firmware 5.1.1. This is to be used AFTER successfully rooting.
Tripper511 said:
Oh one thing I just realized is make sure you are doing the steps correctly when you run Minimal ADP and Fastboot. The lines of code I put up in the guide that you type into the command window doesn't show the last line when you inject the "N4" file. You need to scroll down to see it. Make sure you didn't miss doing that command. Also try running Minimal ADP as an administrator by right clicking the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator". That might help too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is the error I made. The omitting the final command in the sequence. Thank you for pointing it out!
Is there another way to download files.. 7 hrs to download one is a bit looooooooooooong
doubledragon5 said:
Is there another way to download files.. 7 hrs to download one is a bit looooooooooooong
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I know, I'm sorry about that but that website is the only one I could find that would host a 4 GB file for free. If you know of another site please let me know and I'll upload it there. Also if you want me to place it in a google drive account or Dropbox that you have I'd be happy to do that too (unfortunately I don't have enough room in my own). If you'd be willing to share it with the community even better!
Alternatively almost everyone of the files can be found separately online by googling the name. Most are on the xda forum. Any that are not have a description next to it and can be found in one of the video tutorials or forums from the link at the bottom of the guide.
thank you
I have problem in adb
Unable to open samsung_unlock_n4-fix: No such file or directory
and samsung_unlock_n4-fix in folder adb ?
FH.1989 said:
thank you
I have problem in adb
Unable to open samsung_unlock_n4-fix: No such file or directory
and samsung_unlock_n4-fix in folder adb ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When you install the program "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" it will make a folder for itself where your other programs are located. You need to place the "samsung_unlock_n4-fix" file in that same folder. That is where it will look for the file and is the reason you are getting the message "No such file or directory".
At the top of the guide, under Files Needed For Root this is explained in #3. The comment says: "place this file in the install directory of "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" (Usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot.)"
Quote from Tripper511
36) Using Odin3 click the "AP" button and select the "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" file. Then click "Start" to flash the firmware. *IMPORTANT!* TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right .tar file!! If you flash the wrong one you will lose root and have to start all over again.
I didn't know you could upgrade firmware without losing root. This will save me quite a bit of time. I'm on 5.0.1 with root and want to upgrade.
Thanks, Geno
FH.1989 said:
thank you
I have problem in adb
Unable to open samsung_unlock_n4-fix: No such file or directory
and samsung_unlock_n4-fix in folder adb ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Turbogeno said:
Quote from Tripper511
36) Using Odin3 click the "AP" button and select the "systemonlyN910V-5.1.1.tar" file. Then click "Start" to flash the firmware. *IMPORTANT!* TRIPLE CHECK that you are choosing the right .tar file!! If you flash the wrong one you will lose root and have to start all over again.
I didn't know you could upgrade firmware without losing root. This will save me quite a bit of time. I'm on 5.0.1 with root and want to upgrade.
Thanks, Geno
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Be aware you can only upgrade to 5.1.1 at the moment because that is a special version of the firmware. It has the boot loader removed which is why it is called "systemonlyN910V-51.1.tar". Because the boot loader is removed you still keep TWRP and root access. If you try to flash a stock version of 5.1.1 or any other firmware you would LOSE root.
Downloads-
toolkit With Require Files. https://www.mediafire.com/file/ws1qx6j1nxkvvq1/htc+one+x10+Reference.rar
Extras-
Xposed Framework
Dolby atoms
Xtream Music [ Top in Sound System]
How To Unlock Bootloader On htc One X10-
Step 1: Go to htcdev.com/bootloader, make sure you’re registered with HTC. Once the process of signing up is complete, log into HTC Dev. Also, make sure HTC Sync Manager is installed on your PC.
Step 2: Select your device from the Unlock Bootloader page. Select the “All Other Supported Models” as shown in the screenshot below. Click “Begin Unlock Bootloader” and confirm all dialogue boxes on screen that are presented to you.
Step 3: Now, you’re going to be presented with a series of four steps to put your device in bootloader mode: Disconnect the device from PC, turn it off completely, press and hold Volume Down button and the Power button to start the device in Bootloader mode.
Step 4: Once you’re into the bootloader mode, use the device’s volume keys to select the Fastboot option and press power button to confirm. At this point, you’ll need to connect your HTC One to your computer via USB cable.
Step 5: Now on your PC, go to fastboot folder, hold down your keyboard’s shift key and click on any empty space and then click on “Open command window here.”
Step 6: Type in fastboot devices in the command prompt window and press enter. If your drivers are installed correctly, then your HTC One should show up in the command prompt.
Note: if you don’t see your device, don’t panic, reinstall HTC Sync Manager, restart your computer and try again.
Step 7: On page 3 of HTC Dev’s website, click on “Proceed to Step 8”. Follow the listed steps all the way to Step 10 and click on Submit. HTC will mail you your unlock token for your device. Download the token, it should be named “Unlock_code.bin” and then should be placed in your fastboot folder.
Step 8: Now back to the command prompt window, type the following: fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Step 9: On your device you’ll get a message saying if you want to unlock your bootloader. Use the volume keys to select your choice, and hit the power button to confirm. Once you’re done, your device will restart and you’ll have an unlocked bootloader.
How To Install twrp recovery Root htc One X10-
Unlock Bootloader From above
Download toolkit From above, Install adb and Fastboot Driver on PC,
Run S-droid toolkit.exe File from twrp/tool Folder. Connect Phone to PC with usb Debugging Enabled.or according to Screen Instructions.
Follow Screen Instructions, or type 41 and hit Enter to flash twrp
Done,
Note-[ after flashing the twrp you are already in adb so don't bootup the Device[ from recovery to Normal] and directly type
45 and hit enter, it will transfer Require File to your Phone and boot it into twrp,
Click on backup tab and create a nandroid backup
do a factory Reset,
Go to Install and select noverity File from storage confirm install
again Go to Install and select xnmagisk File from Device storage/sdcard Confirm Install
Done,
Reboot system Now,if back to Recovery again Reboot system Now done...
Backup Link for ToolKit....Here
Latest OFFICIAL TWRP Recovery for HTC One X10: https://twrp.me/htc/htconex10.html
So this IS a Complete Guide to Install twrp recovery and Root htc One X10 if you have any question Let us Know Via Comment,
Bonsoir ! pouvez-vous m'envoyer ce firmware d'un Htc one x 10 svp : 2PXHIMG_E66_DUGL_M60_SENSE80GP_HTC_Europe_1.07.401.1_Radio_0.A56DJPV1P42.9300.0801_E66W_release_507789_signed.zip
merci