QUOTE=icedice34 New to HTC Root (w/ Rezound)
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Ok, I’m new to HTC Root.* I rooted my Moto Droid X and used a custom rom there, but went with an HTC when I upgraded.* I’ve got some questions.
What is an RUU File?* It sounds as though this is similar to a Moto SBF File in that it wipes the phone and replaces everything with stock?
correct. used for back to stock purposes. stands for HTCs Rom Updater Utility
What do people mean when they say “s-on”? or similar phrases?
s-on= security on. means you can only install files signed by htc. in the case of a locked rezound,only htc's ruus or files can be flashed.
when a rezound is unlocked, you are able to flash unsigned images for recovery,boot,and system. the hboot and radio are still security-on,unlike a true "s-off" or security off device.
What is ADB?* I was able to do all of my DX Rooting with a one click rooter.* Where do I get ADB?
adb=Android Debug Bridge. its a way to communicate with your phone via your PC,and is a neccessary part of rooting and roming a rezound,due to the fact that is s-on,despite being unlocked. htcdev has directions on where to download the neccessary utilitys,or you can use this:mini-adb.zip
I only want to do two things.* Freeze or even better remove bloatware (is this possible) and get wireless tether (is this possible).*
both these are possible I also want to be able to return it under warranty if necessary (Relock and run the RUU?)
unlocking your bootloader does void "all or parts of your warranty". sorry there is no way around that. once you unlock,your bootloader will read unlocked until you relock it,at wich time it will read relocked. never again will your hboot read simply locked as it does currently. so anyone that wants to check,can easily findout that you unlocked your devices,then attempted to relock it and make it appear stock again. if your not OK with this risk,id pretty strongly advise that you stay stock and wait for some other sort of exploit or procedure. and upgrade to ICS when that releases.
if you root,you can run ICS now or you can remain stock rooted and wait for an official release. as long as you do NOT install a custom recovery permanently on your phone, you can take OTAs as they happen(youll just have to reroot after),you do not need to relock in order to accept OTAs. just keep the stock recovery. it is possible to relock and run a RUU and go back to 100% stock if you desire.
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So, can you answer the above questions?*
gave it my best shot Also, maybe just give me an HTC root for beginner’s tutorial?* The how to root above seems great, but some of the HTC specific terminology escapes me.*
im actually about to start working on my own guide.
Next, everything says make a back up.* How can I make a full backup without root?* Or do I just lose everything when I unlock, then after I get it all set-up again I make a backup.*
correct. unlocking wipes your phone,you will have to re-set up. there is no way to temp root at this time to use root-only backup apps.
Next, I want to make sure I won't have any problems with upcoming OTA's . Will I need to unroot, relock boot loader, then do ota, then re root? Or is HTC more friendly than that? Obviously I will want ICS when it releases so I want to make sure I'm not hurting myself there.
i described this above. all you need do do is temporarily flash a custom recovery to flash root files. keep your stock recovery on the phone.
Finally, I want to ensure this is “safe”.* What is the safest method I can go about doing this to ensure I don’t brick my phone?
with the s-on hboot protecting itself and the radio,rest assured it is next to impossible to brick a rezound. you should always be able to run a stock RUU and get your phone working again.
at this point,id suggest spending some time reading thru the forums,as most "new to rezound" posts have very similar questions. as i said,im working on a more noob friendly guide,youre welcome to wait for that,or dive right in if you can read up enuff to have confidence in what youre doing.