Root Mentors?

mbrudolph · May 11, 2012

Well since the OTA didn't come through (kinda figures) I have decided to S-off, root, etc. However the last phone I rooted was the Eris which was uber easy. After reading the countless threads I need someone to help walk me through the Rezound process. Anyone willing to spend some time with me to get the job done? Gonna need to be introduction to rooting level because what i did with the Eris is elementary compared to what is being done now.
Thanks in advice, Mark

scotty85 · May 12, 2012

mbrudolph said:
Well since the OTA didn't come through (kinda figures) I have decided to S-off, root, etc. However the last phone I rooted was the Eris which was uber easy. After reading the countless threads I need someone to help walk me through the Rezound process. Anyone willing to spend some time with me to get the job done? Gonna need to be introduction to rooting level because what i did with the Eris is elementary compared to what is being done now.
Thanks in advice, Mark

i have spelled it out as plainly as i possibly can with new rooters like your self in mind in this thread: http://androidforums.com/rezound-al...ys-noob-friendly-root-guide-start-finish.html

use that guide,holler if you have any questions,we will be glad to help

mbrudolph · May 12, 2012

scotty85 said:
i have spelled it out as plainly as i possibly can with new rooters like your self in mind in this thread: http://androidforums.com/rezound-al...ys-noob-friendly-root-guide-start-finish.html

use that guide,holler if you have any questions,we will be glad to help

Previously I read thru your guide & agree it provides a good reference. 1) What about S-off at which point in the process should it be completed. The question comes from your sticky about s-off & not unlocking after s-off.

I know I'm gonna have more questions as I go & didn't want bother the forum with each question.

howardz2 · May 12, 2012

mbrudolph said:
Previously I read thru your guide & agree it provides a good reference. 1) What about S-off at which point in the process should it be completed. The question comes from your sticky about s-off & not unlocking after s-off.

I know I'm gonna have more questions as I go & didn't want bother the forum with each question.

Before one can try the S-OFF j-bear procedure, one must be
o htcdev unlocked, and
o on the stock ROM
o rooted.
o have a spare microSD card to use (or back up your SD card contents to your computer)
o have USB Debugging enabled in the phone's settings
o remove from your PC interfering software such as: HTC Sync, PDAnet, iTunes
o have on PC: htc device drivers, adb and fastboot programs and library files.
o have a few inches of insulated wire.

When the S-OFF j-bear process is completed your bootloader will show LOCKED, but will act as if it was unlocked. No need to unlock it. This is if you take the optional non-stock modified hboot at the end of the j-bear process.

Howard

scotty85 · May 12, 2012

mbrudolph said:
Previously I read thru your guide & agree it provides a good reference. 1) What about S-off at which point in the process should it be completed. The question comes from your sticky about s-off & not unlocking after s-off.

I know I'm gonna have more questions as I go & didn't want bother the forum with each question.

the s-off process relocks your hboot to say locked,so you are not relocked,wich is good for warranty purposes.

if you wish to keep this locked status,its important to not use htcdev to re-unlock AFTER s-off. to some,this is a big deal.

you definatley arent bothering the forum. we like to help

so post away... make new threads,or you are welcome to post at the end of the root thread

thornev · May 12, 2012

howardz2 said:
Before one can try the S-OFF j-bear procedure, one must be
o htcdev unlocked, and
o on the stock ROM
o rooted.
o have a spare microSD card to use (or back up your SD card contents to your computer)
o have USB Debugging enabled in the phone's settings
o remove from your PC interfering software such as: HTC Sync, PDAnet, iTunes
o have on PC: htc device drivers, adb and fastboot programs and library files.
o have a few inches of insulated wire.

When the S-OFF j-bear process is completed your bootloader will show LOCKED, but will act as if it was unlocked. No need to unlock it. This is if you take the optional non-stock modified hboot at the end of the j-bear process.

Howard

Not necessarily true that one must be on stock ROM. I achieved s-off with CleanROM 1.7.5 + Incredikernel. What you probably meant is that it is SAFER to be on the stock ROM as the folks who designed the procedure obviously wouldn't want to test the procedure on every available ROM modification.

I'd like to add... if you decide NOT to install the jbBear HBOOT at the end of the s-off process, you can always install it separately afterwards. s-off alone prevents Fastboot commands (at least the ones I tried) from working whereas the jpBear HBOOT restores the ability to use them which I prefer so I can use Fastboot to boot a recovery temporarily.

howardz2 · May 12, 2012

Thornev,

You are right that there were many people who S-OFF'ed while on the ICS Leak, CleanROM, and other ROMs. But I was just quoting the official directions located here:

Instructions | Unlimited.IO

It doesn't mean one will not succeed, just that the j-Bear team might not bother helping you if things do not go well and one needs help.

Regards,
Howard

mbrudolph · May 12, 2012

Here we go!!

scotty85 · May 12, 2012

awsome!

mbrudolph · May 13, 2012

OK everything is done. Rooted stock version at this point. I want to try out some of the other ROM's out there but I am getting tripped up on the MD5 code?? I guess I dont understand how that works as it is something I never looked at with my Eris.
So what is MD5 code and for example I have the same code currently as the Noob Root Guide, that said I want to try Nils' Business ICS which says it has a different MD5 code. So do I have to do something different or does flashing the ROM just change it for me.

Thanks in advance!
-Mark

scotty85 · May 13, 2012

the md5 sum is just a way to verify that the files you are downloading have not changed from the original upload,or somehow become corrupt. if even 1 byte is missing from a file,the string of numbers that an md5 summer generates will be different.

there are alot of free md5 summers you can download and run on your PC. you can also generate an md5 of anything by placing it into your mini-adb folder and using the included utility by typing:
md5sums filename.extension
in a command window.
example:
md5sums Business_ICS4.0.3_Sense3.6-v3.4.zip and the number it spits out should match the one listed for the download in the thread.

last and not least,you can verify any files that you place on your sd card with an app on your phone called "scary aliens android file verifier" available in free and donate versions in the market(please consider donating if you like the app,scary alien is one of the most helpful folks here at AF)

so,the difference in md5sums doesnt change anything about how the roms are flashed. its just used to verify you have a good download.

hope that helps

mbrudolph · May 13, 2012

Scotty, last question for a while. Looking for a stable clean ROM with working wifi tether. Just something that we know works well. I can play with others later but tonight I need wifi tether & a working phone. GB or ICS...i dont care, which ever is easiest at this point.

THanks

mbrudolph · May 13, 2012

ok i lied...each time I go into the bootloader & try to enter recovery the phone displays a small picture of a phone with a red triangle with red exclamation point, at which point the only thing to do is pull battery. I'm just trying to flash a new ROM. Any advice would be great.

Thanks

jdk2 · May 13, 2012

Go back here: http://androidforums.com/rezound-al...ys-noob-friendly-root-guide-start-finish.html

And then go to: 2)flash a recovery

mbrudolph · May 13, 2012

Thanks for the help. I have everything installed & have flashed a few different ROMs. However I can't get WiFi tether to work properly. I have followed the directions 1) step Galaxy Nexus LTE/CDMA, etc, etc. The app launches fine with no issues but none of my computers can find the network. Any suggestions?

scotty85 · May 13, 2012

mbrudolph said:
ok i lied...each time I go into the bootloader & try to enter recovery the phone displays a small picture of a phone with a red triangle with red exclamation point, at which point the only thing to do is pull battery. I'm just trying to flash a new ROM. Any advice would be great.

Thanks

the red triangle is the stock recovery. if you dont wish to install a permanent recovery(wich there is nothing wrong with

) then youll need to launch amon recovery from fastboot whenever you need it,using the directions linked above. as ive said before,it is my opinion that with an s-on phone,launching recvoery in this manner is the best way to mod your phone,and is a good habit to get into,even if you did chose to permanently install a recovery.

mbrudolph said:
Thanks for the help. I have everything installed & have flashed a few different ROMs. However I can't get WiFi tether to work properly. I have followed the directions 1) step Galaxy Nexus LTE/CDMA, etc, etc. The app launches fine with no issues but none of my computers can find the network. Any suggestions?

are you using the yellow wifi tether app that comes with cleanrom(and i think,business sense)? if so im not real sure why it wouldnt work,unless all your devices are using a different wifi configuration. it works fine for me,tested with my nook color,ipod touch,and various other htc phones.

if youre on stock gingerbread,i found barnicle wifi to work,tested with all the same devices.

mbrudolph · May 13, 2012

Barnicle worked, thanks so much!

Not sure why the yellow wifi tether which was in the ROM [Business GingerSense] didnt work. I will play with it more tomorrow.

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