Root Quick root for Mac os x... Reliable? (thunderbolt)

[Gravytrain]

YouTube - ‪Auto Root For the HTC Thunderbolt on Mac OS X Very Simple!‬‏


Have any of you tried this rooting method for Mac OS X? I'm very unfamiliar with rooting but this looks simple, almost too simple. Any opinions would be appreciated. Tia

 

[scotty85]

if you want to give it a shot,id email the creator and make sure it still works with the mr1 ota(firmware 1.13.605.7).

i used a windows easy root type program and it wasnt so easy at this time the manual method is still the safest and most reccomended way to root. some more info and links here: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/322897-thunderbolt-rooting-methods.html

 

[DJ_10]

It works fine. I just tried it. Flawless. It's a bit long since it seems he just threw it together, nevertheless it saves time compared to entering each line manually in Terminal. Go for it.

 

[scotty85]

when you were done rooting,were you running rooted 1.13.605.7 firmware? or 1.12.605.9?

 

[DJ_10]

Im not sure. I didn't check. I rooted, then loaded the rooted update. Then flashed the GB radio, then flashed Das BAMF 2.0.

 

[scotty85]

thanks for the reply. just wanted to point out that if the custom ruu is still the 1.12.605.9 firmware,and if a person doesnt flash a rom right away with the 1.13.605.7 or the gb leak base, the phone will realize that its firmware is old and hound you for an update until one is done.

 

[DJ_10]

Oh, yea im not sure about all that lol. But i volunteered to be the guinea pig on this one and i can now say this method is legit and maybe should be stickied for us Mac users.

 

[Gravytrain]

Oh, yea im not sure about all that lol. But i volunteered to be the guinea pig on this one and i can now say this method is legit and maybe should be stickied for us Mac users.

Did root after the latest ota?

 

[Chopstick2U]

Got my new TB today and already installed the OTA. Gonna try this and I'll report back. Taking forever to d/l, though.

 

[DJ_10]

Did root after the latest ota?

Yes. I was already updated so it does work.

 

[Chopstick2U]

Doing my first NAND with Clockwork. I had the OTA installed. So far, so good. Gonna flash the debloated stock ROM so I can at least get acquainted with the Stock Sense experience before I forever leave it behind.

 

[Gravytrain]

Sweet. Thanks fellas

 

[Gravytrain]

What is the easiest way to unroot after using this method?

 

[DJ_10]

heres a copy of my post from Android Central

Yea it's quite simple, You download the Stock Radio file from the OP in this thread,easy way to unroot! - Android Forums , Put it on your SD Card, go into HBoot and install, After it's done. Just update your phone to the latest update from Verizon and your good to go.