Is there a way to do this without activating the phone? I did a factory reset not realizing I'd have to enable USB debugging, now I can't get past the first step with miniadb.
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Is there a way to do this without activating the phone? I did a factory reset not realizing I'd have to enable USB debugging, now I can't get past the first step with miniadb.
Is there a way to do this without activating the phone? I did a factory reset not realizing I'd have to enable USB debugging, now I can't get past the first step with miniadb.
So the HT Incredible has a track ball? What are you talking about?
Link starts to download and then says network error at the end.
I can't get past step 4 and my radio baseband is unsupported by unrevoked forever.
I do have root access and the bootloader screen says "locked". Really all i wanted was root so i could use apps from the market that require it. The phone seems to be functioning well.
So my question is, do i need to complete any of the other steps at this point like relocking htcdev, etc... or am i done?
while youll see alot more folks rooting older devices in order to get updates that wont be coming from htc/vzw the truth is that we as rooted user are still in the minority of the phone using public.i've been reading all i can about rooting my Dinc, and i must say this seems to be the most detailed and clear method. i haven't made the committment yet, though.
maybe this is a dumb question, but since HTC has released the unlocker for the bootloader (if i am saying that correctly?... or is it htcdev?), why don't they just go all the way and push out an update that is all unlocked and rooted? why make everyone go through all this for something they are implicitly condoning by releasing the means to unlock? i mean, when an update comes through from HTC, they are basically flashing a new ROM to the phone, right? why not just make it the equivalent of being a rooted ROM?
also, it is generally understood that any Dincs still out here in use are not going to get either the ICS or JB updates automatically... and hence, any one-click rootings based on ICS or JB are also not going to be available to Dinc users.
thanks for all the hard work you and other put into this... i guess when i get ready to take the plunge it is nice to know that their are helpful people out there!
-m
typos can be fustrating,thats why i generally copy and paste commands,i know i dont type very wellJust wanted to update. The only issue i had was with step 4 when you type into the cmd window,
fastboot getvar mainver
I was typing
fastboot getvar mainv"a"r
It was giving me an unkown command error so i would reunlock and try again. After the third try i figured it out.
Anyway, now im full root with cyanogen 7.2 mod running. Next i will update radio and hboot. Love your thread! Thanks again for the help Scotty!
your radio is not the newest one,so you may want to update the radio. other than that,you are donescotty85,
Before I get to my question, thanks for posting this how-to! I've been debating about rooting for a long time and finally tried to give it a shot. After reading through the instructions and taking my time to do it exactly as written, everything went through without any major issues.
Now my question... I've looked through most of the posts and it doesn't look like anyone else has asked. I'm a bit confused about step 8. Is this a necessary step? When I'm in hboot, this is what I see:
*** UNLOCKED ***
INCREDIBLEC XC SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-1.07.0000
MICROP-0417
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16AB
RADIO-2.15.00.07.28
Apr 24 2012,22:58:40
HBOOT
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
FACTORY RESET
From what I can tell, it looks like it's up to date, but this is uncharted territory for me. Can you clarify what step 8 is for and whether or not I need to complete it?
Thanks!
I can't get past step 4 and my radio baseband is unsupported by unrevoked forever.
I do have root access and the bootloader screen says "locked". Really all i wanted was root so i could use apps from the market that require it. The phone seems to be functioning well.
So my question is, do i need to complete any of the other steps at this point like relocking htcdev, etc... or am i done?
your radio is not the newest one,so you may want to update the radio. other than that,you are done
Ignore and install a ROM never attempt to install an OTA update.scotty85 - Thanks for the quick reply! I just updated the radio, which went smoothly.
Another question. Since downgrading to Froyo for this process, I now have an OTA update for what I am assuming is Gingerbread. My plan was to try a different ROM, so do I need to, or should I install the OTA update? Will that "lock" the phone and turn it back to "s-on"? Or do I just ignore it and install a ROM?
I apologize if this was already covered... Thanks!
Ignore and install a ROM never attempt to install an OTA update.
while youll see alot more folks rooting older devices in order to get updates that wont be coming from htc/vzw the truth is that we as rooted user are still in the minority of the phone using public.
they are not going to push updates,as not everyone wants to be rooted,especially since in itself having access to all parts of the phones filesystem,being rooted can be a potential security issue,as ccould an "unlocked" bootloader in the wrong hands(thats why unlocking wipes your personal data). not trying to scare you into not rooting,these things are extremely unlikely,but still why you will not find a rooted rom from htc to become mainstream
just holler if you have questions when you get to rooting
thanks for the feedback. totally understand, esp with all the warning text at the htcDev site when i went to register.
i've started to wade into all this... got all the files downloaded and md5 checks on the first 2
basic question:
don't have much on my phone. don't really care about sms logs, phone records, i think my few contacts are synced to Google, already have photos backed up.
but i guess i would like to backup the few apps i had bought/installed myself (not all the blaotware that came on the phone). i read on htc site that the bootloader changes will wipe my phone. i wasn't clear if making a backup of my phone as it currently exists is part of the process you detailed, or if i need to do that before starting.
if so, how DO you backup apps?
thanks in advance
-m
p.s. i just went to unzip miniadb_inc.zip using right click > extract and my Norton Internet Security went crazy with the info below and blocked something in the .zip is this a virus or part of the needed programs? if i need it, i guess i'll need to temp turn off Norton. can i expect this with the other files, too?
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Full Path: c:\users\mark\desktop\root\miniadb_inc\zergrush
Threat: Hacktool
____________________________
____________________________
On computers as of 9/26/2012 at 9:24:36 PM
Last Used 9/26/2012 at 9:24:36 PM
Startup Item No
Launched No
____________________________
____________________________
Unknown
Number of users in the Norton Community that have used this file: Unknown
____________________________
Unknown
This file release is currently not known.
____________________________
High
This file risk is high.
____________________________
Threat Details
Threat type: Virus. Programs that infect other programs, files, or areas of a computer by inserting themselves or attaching themselves to that medium.
____________________________
____________________________
File Actions
File: c:\users\mark\desktop\root\miniadb_inc\zergrush
Blocked
____________________________
File Thumbprint - SHA:
77ecc4687dc521032a9626925ac22f10cc585d6705706e7e4e173d3bb5dc3f63
____________________________
File Thumbprint - MD5:
4a32187446c284c2b975845f3ab9ffc4
____________________________
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thanks! donations are not needed,but appreciated... anything folks do donate goes toward purchase of new htc devices,to help a broader range of peopleJust wanted to say that I ran the steps and they worked perfectly. I intend to donate to you, Scotty85. Thanks!
while youll see alot more folks rooting older devices in order to get updates that wont be coming from htc/vzw the truth is that we as rooted user are still in the minority of the phone using public.
they are not going to push updates,as not everyone wants to be rooted,especially since in itself having access to all parts of the phones filesystem,being rooted can be a potential security issue,as ccould an "unlocked" bootloader in the wrong hands(thats why unlocking wipes your personal data). not trying to scare you into not rooting,these things are extremely unlikely,but still why you will not find a rooted rom from htc to become mainstream
just holler if you have questions when you get to rooting
thanks for the feedback. totally understand, esp with all the warning text at the htcDev site when i went to register.
i've started to wade into all this... got all the files downloaded and md5 checks on the first 2
basic question:
don't have much on my phone. don't really care about sms logs, phone records, i think my few contacts are synced to Google, already have photos backed up.
but i guess i would like to backup the few apps i had bought/installed myself (not all the blaotware that came on the phone). i read on htc site that the bootloader changes will wipe my phone. i wasn't clear if making a backup of my phone as it currently exists is part of the process you detailed, or if i need to do that before starting.
if so, how DO you backup apps?
thanks in advance
-m
p.s. i just went to unzip miniadb_inc.zip using right click > extract and my Norton Internet Security went crazy with the info below and blocked something in the .zip is this a virus or part of the needed programs? if i need it, i guess i'll need to temp turn off Norton. can i expect this with the other files, too?
----------------------------------
Full Path: c:\users\mark\desktop\root\miniadb_inc\zergrush
Threat: Hacktool
____________________________
____________________________
On computers as of 9/26/2012 at 9:24:36 PM
Last Used 9/26/2012 at 9:24:36 PM
Startup Item No
Launched No
____________________________
____________________________
Unknown
Number of users in the Norton Community that have used this file: Unknown
____________________________
Unknown
This file release is currently not known.
____________________________
High
This file risk is high.
____________________________
Threat Details
Threat type: Virus. Programs that infect other programs, files, or areas of a computer by inserting themselves or attaching themselves to that medium.
____________________________
____________________________
File Actions
File: c:\users\mark\desktop\root\miniadb_inc\zergrush
Blocked
____________________________
File Thumbprint - SHA:
77ecc4687dc521032a9626925ac22f10cc585d6705706e7e4e173d3bb5dc3f63
____________________________
File Thumbprint - MD5:
4a32187446c284c2b975845f3ab9ffc4
____________________________
--------------------------------------------------------------
unfortunately,there is no way to backup apps that i know of,without being rooted at least it will only be a pain this once after youre rooted you can use my backup or titanium backup and not have that prollem again.
you will be able to redownload your purchased apps,without rebuying. when you look them up in the market,it will say "purchase" and allow you to redownload.
you arent the first person to have an antivirus think that zergrush is some sort of malicious virus. as long as everything else is there,you acutally do not need zergrush for this procedure,so no big deal
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