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Want to know if unroot is possible here.

Hi there,
I bought an Optimus Black rooted and it has several programs and stuff.
At the beginning didn't care too much about it, but now I realize that I cannot use my gmail account because it always asks for the previous owner account, and searching I found that I need to factory reset in order to change default gmail account.
So I went to reset and it goes to a clockwork recovery program and I'm not able to select any option because it's asking for E: from previous owner (I found obvious I think), so I had to reset the phone and nothing changed when it comes back.
As you can see I'm totally noob with these android mods, but I was an experimented SE/Nokia user, so phone modding is not new to me in some sense, meaning I can learn quickly.
My question is: Is it possible to unroot my phone? Although I don't have any kind of recovery data, backup or history of what has been done in this phone.
I don't care about software already installed, as I mention I can start over again with my own style.
I'd appreciate your help here so I can start safe.
Thank you.

what ROM do you use?
check it in setting-about phone
if it's 10a/b, you can unroot using gingerbreak

LOL, made me check deep to see what is my phone.
This is what I found:
Android 2.2.2
Base band XMM6160
Kernel 2.6.32
Compilation FRG83G
SW Nova v7

Malfreds said:
LOL, made me check deep to see what is my phone.
This is what I found:
Android 2.2.2
Base band XMM6160
Kernel 2.6.32
Compilation FRG83G
SW Nova v7
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If it's Nova then SU is preinstalled in the system. Even you factory reset it SU will be there as well as preinstalled app that came with it. Might as well flash a stock (KDZ) if you want a fresh one. Cause Nova depends on SU for some apps.

Sorry for late response, I was pretty busy in other stuff.
Understood. It is possible if you can point me out to a specific tutorial to start how to flash a stock, as you mention?
Thanks in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771

Find Tutorial for unbrick P970 in forum ;-)
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium

agent205 said:
what ROM do you use?
check it in setting-about phone
if it's 10a/b, you can unroot using gingerbreak
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Not necessarily. For reasons that are beyond me, I was unable to root my v10b OB using Gingerbreak v1.20, instead using SuperOneClick v1.9.5 (not v2.2.1) to do that.
I do know that, supposedly, for v10a and v10b Gingerbreak should work and that for v10c+ Blackjack or SuperOneClick v2.2.1 should do the trick. But none of those worked for me.
Just pointing that out.

Thanks guys.
I followed that link and searching on it I found this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771&page=3
Three questions:
If I follow it and I flash the kdz that I choose (local carrier), I will get my fresh phone? Even that I have SU, Nova and Clock recovery installed?
Is it ok if the kdz file for my local carrier is V10A_03.kdz? Instead of V10A_00.kdz
What if I try gingerbreak and select unroot, then factory reset? SU will remain?
Thanks again for your help.

1.) Yes, you will get a fresh phone, but with no root access, and with the stock kernel and 2.2 Froyo on it.
2.) No idea.
3.) Not sure Gingerbreak will work for your phone, but if it does and you unroot, clearly the su will not work anymore. That's what the root is all about, granting you, the user, the lowest level point of access, and if you unroot, the application will no longer be able to reach that point. So SuperUser and any other applications relying on root access, such as SetCPU or Terminal Emulator etc. will not work.

Quick question.
I couldn't make factory reset due to Clock recovery, as I stated in the first post. How should I do the "wipeout all data before start flashing" ?
My goal is to change default gmail account in order to install more apps, but I'm not able to do it because I need to factory reset. Maybe there is another way instead of fresh flashing.
Thanks.

if you are root (I think it's your case):
- install "rom manager".
- in rom manager : choose "restart in recovery"
° if you don't have recovery : it will do a factory reset
° if you havec recovery installed, use the volume key to navigate to the wipe option and wipe everything (except sd)

since now I'm in vacation so I'll do some tests this week and see if I'm able to compile an unroot process file

hello, I also have problem with rooting as well
I have the ver 2.2.2 10D
the link for the blackjack is not available to download
I have tried to fool the server which not allowed me to download the file
but the file size which I download is different than the stated size which 4.9mb
I can;t start the program, which do not seems to be doing anything
and the help (explanation) for blackjack program are very limited
any ideas

well there is no really explanations needed. just enable usb debugging, plug, and launch the process.
were did you get the one you have ? here the link
actual blackjack is v1.1 in 1.54mo. the file is a part of UPK

this is what happen when I click on the link
"This service is temporarily not available from your service area"
would there be other link to download???

the service is not being available since Oct
are there anyone be so kind can upload the file to a different server
or just send it to me

franklynlaw said:
the service is not being available since Oct
are there anyone be so kind can upload the file to a different server
or just send it to me
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Wait a minute, let I'm sync first with my dropbox, and I'll give you the link...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38047212/ilko_UPK_35.exe

hey redy, do you have sharing stats on files like dl counts etc with dropbox ?

Ilko said:
hey redy, do you have sharing stats on files like dl counts etc with dropbox ?
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I think I don't have it. Perhaps because I'm only using dropbox free version, I don't know either

[Q] Cannot figure out how to root phone AAAARRRGGG!

OK. I started out this adventure to root my phone because I want to use it as a wifi hotspot for my Ipad and not pay AT&T $50/month for that "privelage." I can't figure it out!!!
Phone Info. - Samsung Captivate with Froyo kb2 build. It has the 2.1 adroid when I got it then I updated to 2.2 through the Keis program when it was available.
Before anyone starts with "read and search" lecture, I'll tell you that I've been on this site for a combined 9 hours reading and searching and nothing seems to work. I've tried one-click root programs, I've installed a rooted version of my stock ROM, Ive downloaded more apps, files, or software programs than I can remember. I know how to get the phone into download mode and I know how to boot into recovery mode, but nothing works. Everything seems to come back to the 3e Recovery I have because when I think I am almost there, I get a failed signature error.
I tried the 3e Recovery Mod and that didn't seem to do anything. Is anyone out there willing to help me through this? I am not a programmer, and I don't have any android experience whatsoever, but I can follow direction and am willing to learn. Everytime I find a new thread I seem to get more confused because I'm unclear on the jargon being used, or the thread is on a different ROM or phone so I don't know if it will work. I know "brick" is a bad thing so I don't want to do that.
I any of the experts had my phone what would you do? Do you need more information from me? Also, once I get this figured out, I'de love some recomendation on a better, faster ROM to install.
ANY HELP WOLD BE GREATLY APPRICIATED. Sorry for the frustration.

When I was on the Official Froyo 2.2 the first thing I used to successfully get root was this... View attachment SuperOneClickv1.6.5-ShortFuse.zip
This version was the only one at the time that would work. Extract it and run the SuperOneClick application. Be sure to have the usb debugging on.-- Menu /Settings /Applications /Development /then check the USB debugging.

Hmmmm.....very odd. Froyo is super easy.
Do you have Super User showing up in the apps drawer?
AND DON'T USE KIES ANY MORE FOR UPDATING !! YOU CAN BE IN FOR NASTY SURPRISES.

Been there. I'll try it again, but I think it still can't get around the 3e verification stuff. I'll let you know.

No SuperUser as of yet. I guess that is the point. Once I get rooted, I should get SuperUser status.

DaytonGuy said:
Been there. I'll try it again, but I think it still can't get around the 3e verification stuff. I'll let you know.
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That requires a custom kernel
*Get Chance and Luck*

DaytonGuy said:
No SuperUser as of yet. I guess that is the point. Once I get rooted, I should get SuperUser status.
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After u try the SuperOneClick from my previous post, reboot ur phone and then see what u have.

After nearly 9 hours of trying...I have cracked this thing. Turn out there were two threads about the 3e recovery mod. I tried the manual thread with no success. I just found this one that has a one click script to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
Once I did that, I used Captivate One Click Root and presto....I now have SuperUser permissions. Sweet.
Thanks to everyone that responded to my questions. I'm sure I'll have more about ROMs and such.

^ Good deal. Glad u got it.

I figured I would be back.
Anyone have a link to a clear explaination on how to CID unlock the Captivate? A video would be fantastic, but I know how that goes. Also, is there a way to tell if it is unlocked or not?
Thanks

DaytonGuy said:
I figured I would be back.
Anyone have a link to a clear explaination on how to CID unlock the Captivate? A video would be fantastic, but I know how that goes. Also, is there a way to tell if it is unlocked or not?
Thanks
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Maybe this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872455
If you want to go with this - BACK UP YOUR nv_data.bin TO YOUR COMPUTER as soon as you can. DON'T LEAVE IT ONLY ON THE PHONE !!!!
Or have you heard of Samsung Tool v10.7...... here: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f45...orld-just-one-more-revolution-update-1327536/
Register and go to "Download Area"

Jesus....tht will have to wait. That looks pretty complicated..... lol
I'll see what I can do later this week.
Thanks!

Galaxy s unlock in the market.
Use the option to back up, then after copy the galaxys unlock folder on your sdcard to your PC someplace safe...

Galaxy s unlock in the market.
Use the option to back up, then after copy the galaxys unlock folder on your sdcard to your PC someplace safe...
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I tried that early on because it looked so easy. All I get is "Sorry, no codes found unknown error" Is there a way to tell if I'm CID unlocked or not? I haven't done that yet that I know of. I did click the unlock button is Super One Click, but it did nothing. By that I mean the program, nor the phone seemed like anything happened. Early on in this process I found the completly rooted version of my stock Froyo 2.2 and installed that on my phone thinking that it would root the phone. Later realized it doesn't work like that. How do I check the CID lock? I'de like to try one of these cool ROM's I keep reading about.

unless you are planning on running the captivate on another carrier, you dont need to unlock it.

I was under the impression that I needed to CID unlock the phone to flash any ROM not produced or signed by the carrier. I thought SIM unlock was what allowed you to take the phone to another carrier?
As you can see, I know enough to be dangerous, but I'm slowly learning.

DaytonGuy said:
I was under the impression that I needed to CID unlock the phone to flash any ROM not produced or signed by the carrier. I thought SIM unlock was what allowed you to take the phone to another carrier?
As you can see, I know enough to be dangerous, but I'm slowly learning.
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CID unlocks do not apply to Samsung phones.
once you have a kernel that has CWM built into it, you can start flashing. nothing else required. you dont even need root if you arent planning on using something like titanium backup before you flash.

Cool.
So any recomendations on my first custom ROM install?
I tried installing a custum boot animation last night and had no luck. I used CWM to flash the file I downloaded, but no change. I tried to copy a new customanimation.zip (I think that's what it's called I'm going from memory here) but I don't have RW access to the System folder. I tried using CWM to mount system and then fix permissions through recovery mode, but that doesn't do it. I'm using Droid Explorer to copy the file but it won't copy. There is a customamination.zip file in system/media so I tried to rename it .zp and it won't take. I assume that is a permissions thing.
I guess I'll try Root Exploer from the market. People seem to be having luck with that.

you cant use a bootanimation.zip on a stock kernel. It just be enabled in a custom kernel.
Go read some more bro. A LOT MORE.

OK. so it looks like I downloaded a custom animation zip file, but I need to flash a kernel that allows me to use the anmation. I ran across a post about that so I can find it.
Was was confusing to me was the uploader of the animation called it "flashable" so I thought that was the kernel and all, but I'm now guessing that by flashing it it simply installed it into the system/media folder for me???
Still looking for any suggestions for my first ROM.

Anyone working on a root for Zv8?

New Revo won't work with A I O, can't stand the bloat someone tell me please. Is anyone working on a root for this POS update.

oh im sure
im sure MT is on the job, but im sure a lil donatin to him would motivate him a lil.... but yeah anyway the thread "keep root through zv8" or whatever is still the only way that the general public knows about... but im sure u already knew that.

I figured as much about MT, (your the man) but i ask because my old revo worked fine with his AIO and maintain root method, but the new one i got that came pre-loaded with Zv8 wont, even after flashing several times back to zv7 and so on.
If you're readin this MT i am to poor to donate money but im willing to be a guinea pig. lol

HighLimit said:
I figured as much about MT, (your the man) but i ask because my old revo worked fine with his AIO and maintain root method, but the new one i got that came pre-loaded with Zv8 wont, even after flashing several times back to zv7 and so on.
If you're readin this MT i am to poor to donate money but im willing to be a guinea pig. lol
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There is something you aren't doing right even if on ZV8.. You can downgrade to ZV7, then Root only with the original AIO, then create the local.prop file then download the update, then use the 2nd AIO to maintain root, install CWM, then Broken Out.

I'm inclined to believe you because aio worked the first time but then zv8 would fail to regain root and install cwm it would say failed to find path, then flashing back with .tot to zv7 and even doin a factory reset back to stock and trying again now aio won't even root zv7 it just says failed to find path and runs through real quick, if you have any suggestions I would appreciate them.

And by the first time I mean I flashed back to zv7 rooted, flashed maintain root then ota updated then zv8 aio would fail

I have tried many processes over and over again and can recall once the first all in one wouldn't root my phone. I just did a factory reset then after reboot ran the lg-setup then flashed the v7.tot again then was able to root only after that reboot.
If that doesn't work, I don't know what will but good luck

Yah tried that, no luck, well see what mt comes up with. This is a new recertified phone and it has some wierd usb issues, everytime I reflash I have to reboot to be able to use change usb connection, plus now when flash tots I dont lose phone settings like I used to,

i have money!!!!
LaggyWizard said:
im sure MT is on the job, but im sure a lil donatin to him would motivate him a lil.... but yeah anyway the thread "keep root through zv8" or whatever is still the only way that the general public knows about... but im sure u already knew that.
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Money is something I have, root, I do not. It sounds like MT is the man when it comes to rooting. I would be glad to make a sizeable donation thru pay pal if I knew it would go directly to helping me game root access for my lg revolution running zv8.
See I would do the downgrading option everyone is talking about but those methods are only for pc ( I mean those download files ). I run a mac.
But seriously, I would love to have root. I used to use an iphone and was always jailbreaking. I love having that type of access so any help would be awesome!!

HighLimit said:
Yah tried that, no luck, well see what mt comes up with. This is a new recertified phone and it has some wierd usb issues, everytime I reflash I have to reboot to be able to use change usb connection, plus now when flash tots I dont lose phone settings like I used to,
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That means nothing. I flash TOT's all the time and never loose settings or apps.
As for MT developing a root process for this phone, while I appreciate all the work he has put into this phone and his skill set, what he does and what root exploiters do are two entirely different things. MT is just gracious enough to create easy to use AIO scripts for everyone to use. I do not see a new root process coming unless another exploit is found and works on this phone.
If I am incorrect about this then MT can feel free to correct me.

Haxcid said:
That means nothing. I flash TOT's all the time and never loose settings or apps.
As for MT developing a root process for this phone, while I appreciate all the work he has put into this phone and his skill set, what he does and what root exploiters do are two entirely different things. MT is just gracious enough to create easy to use AIO scripts for everyone to use. I do not see a new root process coming unless another exploit is found and works on this phone.
If I am incorrect about this then MT can feel free to correct me.
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+1 For root all I have found is the exploit for keeping root through the update. As for writing a fresh exploit, there are a couple of guys that specialize in it. Jcase and djrbliss are 2 of the best around. The only problem I see is that zv8 has 0 access to the data partition without root, and so what other partitions are blocked. That is why the spectrum version does not work right off of the bat.
Sent from my VS920 4G using Tapatalk 2

Haxcid said:
That means nothing. I flash TOT's all the time and never loose settings or apps.
As for MT developing a root process for this phone, while I appreciate all the work he has put into this phone and his skill set, what he does and what root exploiters do are two entirely different things. MT is just gracious enough to create easy to use AIO scripts for everyone to use. I do not see a new root process coming unless another exploit is found and works on this phone.
If I am incorrect about this then MT can feel free to correct me.
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nevermind, just had to push cwm through adb still don't know why aio zv8 failed oh well im good now, and mt thanks for debloating and debingin. lovin broken out

Well I THINK I have found WHY I cant OTA ZV8
OK. I have found somthing interesting. I have 2 Revos. BOTH are now in test mode for reasons I am to embarrased to go into. (dang Noob screwups)
ANYWAY I was playing around in LGNPST last night and discovered the Warranty Date (assuming Expiration) on one phone was 4/4/12 Ironicly the same day I unbricked it using the Phonebook emergency recovery. (what puts the the phone in test mode. )
BOTH phones are flagged in my Verizon account (VZW online) as NON VZW Phones. (even though they originally were)
I am starting to think that when you do an emergency recovery you flag not only test mode but the warranty date & some Verizon flag as well. So while the phone is functional ALL Verizon support goes Bye Bye (I.E. OTA updates) EVEN if you flash back to Stock. I know that none of my old Not so smart phones will update past the Warranty date, I suspect this might be somthing similar.
Can anyone VERIFY this? I can SEE the potential problem but my skills stop there. (for now.) Can anyone tell me how I might be able to dig deeper?
I'd be happy with a rooted ZV8, let alone broken out, at this time.

I dont think anyone has figured a way around test mode yet except flashing back to zv4.
If it doesn't boot after flashing .tot:
1. Pull Battery and replace
2. push power and down until you get option to wipe
3. press power to confirm and reboot.
you will be stuck in zv4 and any flashing forward after that will put you back in test mode but at least you will be able to use your phone like normal until someone figures this out, but from what I read it appears improbable.

Yeah not looking good. Test mode I can live with it's the other issues thats killing me.
Sent from my Gingervolt'ed Revolution using the XDA app.

I would like to see this happen but i am poor lol. Well i wouldnt mind sticking around for a root for V8 i dont mind waiting its just i dont want to downgrade and loose everything on my phone. I would not mind being a beta tester either for it I would just like to root my damn phone.

ch4d said:
I would like to see this happen but i am poor lol. Well i wouldnt mind sticking around for a root for V8 i dont mind waiting its just i dont want to downgrade and loose everything on my phone. I would not mind being a beta tester either for it I would just like to root my damn phone.
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If you downgrade to Zv7 so you can root install cwm and eventually get to rooted Zv8 you will not lose anything on your phone if you do it correctly.
Just Flash the Zv7 Tot and use mt's AIO method, (stopping short of broken out)
if done correctly you will lose nothing.

Google LG_Esteem_root_v2_windows
Sent from my LG-MS910 using XDA

[Q] I can only send a text message to 10 people max at one, why?

Hi, when i try to send a text to multiple people with one text message, I'm only allowed to send to 10 people max, is there a way to get rid of this?
Cheers.

Check this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371755

I believe this could be a limitation of the ROM or the service you are using. Search the developer forum for a ROM that gets past this limit and check with your phone service provider (I read somewhere that Verizon has this limit, but can't vouch for that as I am in different country)

thanks, but I am new to this whole android world, this is my first android coming from a nokia n900.
I have been reading, but it seems I need to root my phone which is now difficult because as soon as I received the phone i updated it and now have the kernel LA6 instead of original LA4 which is more difficult to root.
As for the thread you provided matius44, does the .apk file only work with ics roms or can one install it with just a rooted GB rom.
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Just so I can be sure, I do want to root, but I'm slightly confused, is it correct in saying that I need to downgrade the fw and kernel to an older stock rootable rom then root the phone? or is this wrong?

Yes- have a look at the developer forum - there are details here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
and here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Dr Ketan is the man!

salespalace said:
thanks, but I am new to this whole android world, this is my first android coming from a nokia n900.
I have been reading, but it seems I need to root my phone which is now difficult because as soon as I received the phone i updated it and now have the kernel LA6 instead of original LA4 which is more difficult to root.
As for the thread you provided matius44, does the .apk file only work with ics roms or can one install it with just a rooted GB rom.
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Just so I can be sure, I do want to root, but I'm slightly confused, is it correct in saying that I need to downgrade the fw and kernel to an older stock rootable rom then root the phone? or is this wrong?
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That used to be the case, but there is now an easier way which flashing pre rooted ROMs directly and you're good to go, here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
As for the .apk mod, I never tried myself honestly but there are versions for GB and for ICS, any .apk with ZCLP in it's name is for ICS you don't need that, take the other ones

I've tried dr. ketan's way and it didnt work for me, maybe i didnt know what I was doing,
Ill try these pre rooted roms, I just basically flash them to the phone, does all my data in my phone get wiped off clean? if so, what do i use to make a backup.
btw sorry for all these questions.
and thanks in advance.

It's been that long since I rooted my phone I've forgotten how to do a backup without rooting! Titanium backup needs root.
Have you tried booting into recovery mode then doing a backup from the menu that appears (vol up+home then press power until Galaxy Note boot screen appears then let go of all buttons) I'm pretty sure you can backup from there.

salespalace said:
I've tried dr. ketan's way and it didnt work for me, maybe i didnt know what I was doing,
Ill try these pre rooted roms, I just basically flash them to the phone, does all my data in my phone get wiped off clean? if so, what do i use to make a backup.
btw sorry for all these questions.
and thanks in advance.
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You can have it either ways, wiped clean or not, up to you..
At the pre rooted ROMs thread there is a screen shot showing the three file you will find in the zips and the places they should be put at in Odin, if you do NOT want to wipe your data do NOT choose the CSC file, only flash PDA and phone (modem)
Or you can use Titanium Backup to backup your user apps only, do NOT backup system apps but your settings will be lost of course
Your preference
EDIT: Sorry forgot you don't have root lol! Sorry have no idea how to backup without root, try the poster above me suggested

Congrats Matius! 1000 posts! That is great work!

no you can't backup using that method, it just give me options to reboot, wipe everything off and some other things. all i need to backup is mainly my contacts and some data, ill try kies.

Kies should work. I wish I could remember what I did to create the backup - I've done a quick google and only found using adb and a terminal prompt, which I have never used. A quick search of Google Play shows some that may be worth a try and are free.
Wish I could be more help but for the life of me can't remember what I did that first night with my Note and got it to backup.
Good luck with Kies and enjoy flashing ROMs!

even kies doesnt work. i think astro backup will backup my files, as for settings ill just have to deal with it.

OK - good luck!
BTW - If you get heat issues after flashing - don't panic! Leave the phone off for five to ten minutes to cool down then charge it for an hour with the screen off. I found this was my biggest worry when I started flashing. Got really hot - thought the screen would melt. Now I just use the above process and never have problem.
All the best!

TempusFudgeIt said:
Congrats Matius! 1000 posts! That is great work!
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Loool I just noticed this! Thanks!

salespalace said:
no you can't backup using that method, it just give me options to reboot, wipe everything off and some other things. all i need to backup is mainly my contacts and some data, ill try kies.
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Backup contacts with your Google account, most reliable way

thanks all, cant press thanks anymore, 8 thanks limit.
im now on the process rooting, but accidentally added the csc file, oh well..

I don't know if ive rooted, lol.
erm, odin says successful, but nothing seems to be removed, and i mean nothing, everything is still there, even my apps. but i do have two new apps or maybe one not sure. this superuser app, the other is a facebook camera app.
am i rooted? if so... thanks all. now to read through forum to see what the best gingerbread rom is or if ics rom is worth using now.

salespalace said:
I don't know if ive rooted, lol.
erm, odin says successful, but nothing seems to be removed, and i mean nothing, everything is still there, even my apps. but i do have two new apps or maybe one not sure. this superuser app, the other is a facebook camera app.
am i rooted? if so... thanks all. now to read through forum to see what the best gingerbread rom is or if ics rom is worth using now.
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To make sure you are rooted use a file explorer app (root explorer or ES file explorer)and try to copy a file (pic, video or anything) to /system folder
If it's saved then congrats you're rooted

[Q] How many on Rogers DARED to take the S-OFF plunge?

I've been debating waiting for the official Rogers ICS upgrade to get the new hboot or going S-OFF with the wire trick process.
I'm getting closer and closer to doing the wire trick, but seems like a slightly more dangerous process than I'm use to. I'm usually very happy to root/s-off my phones with software, but a little hardware trick seems like an extra step.
Was wondering how many fellow Rogers Raider users have taken the plunge and how many are waiting...

i did mine, im on rogers
so easy to install lets say darkrider rom with s-off

I did it on mine, wasn't bad at all

Bell RaiderRider here. Exactly same device as Rogers's. I SOFFed and it worked like a charm. I am also under Dark Raider.
Sent from my HTC Raider 4G LTE running ICS.

I spent an hour getting S-off. And I'm sure I made lots of wrong connections. Its fairly safe. If you carefull ull be fine. Follow the directions.
If you need to sim unlock. Do it before you flash other roms. My phone is rogers and I flashed to ICS and couldn't sim unlock. I had to flash back to stock so I could unlock to use with telus.
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2

Need of S OFF on HTC
Hey BRO,
A little update on HTC Vivid S OFF!!!!!!!
S OFF is very much necessary, if you wish to install Custom ROM's, Bcos without S OFF the kernel does not get flashed at all. I tried flashing various ROM's like DarkRaider, HOLICS, RumFloat etc... the ROM gets installed and you get the complete looks but certain hardwares does not work at all ( Wifi, Wifi tethering etc..) and even if the OC does not change!!!!!
Its very simple to do the S OFF and I have checked a lot of reviews who have done the S OFF, and so far I have'nt seen a case of getting the phone bricked.
I would like to share few things what I did for the S OFF.
I was basically on the AT&T Official ICS.
Step 1. I used the Hasoons All in one kit to unlock the bootloader as well as to install the recovery mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498003
Note: Do not use any other options from this tool other than unlocking bootloader and installing the recover CWM.
Step 2. Then I installed a custom rooted ROM eg: DarkRaider so far the best, RumFloat many u might find and make sure its for ICS alone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586613
Step3. Simply fask the Custom ROM with the help of CWM and now your phone is fully rooted, please verify the same by installing a program which needs rot access like titanium backup etc..
Step4. NOW is the time when you can do the S OFF, why we installed customer ROM pre-rooted is because, we need the phone to be rooted before doing the S OFF.
Its very simple just follow the steps basically on the following site.
http://unlimited.io
1. Install the software mentioned on the above link according to your phone model and the computer OS.
2. Then RUN the program as a Administrator after connecting the phone via USB cable and make sure the USB debugging is turned ON on the phone.
3. The program will automatically detect the phone and the program will prompt you to do the wire trick. Without any hesitation go ahead and do the wire trick and you can see the message like phone is gonna reboot and then turn your phone and look on the screen and you can see the message S OFF.
Hope this must have helped you as well as increase your confidence in doing the hard wire trick!!!!!
After getting the S OFF!! Flash the Custom ROM and under software version if you check the kernel details, you will find the change!!!!
Eg: Before you do anything check and see the Kernel, you can see the stock ICS kernel even after flashing the Custom ROM.
Then I want you to check the Kernel details after flashing the custom ROM right after S OFF. then you will see the new kernel!!!!!!!!!

cool, thanks all, you've convinced me to take the plunge!
now i just need to find an insulated wire somewhere...

FOR HTC Vivid !!!!!!!
RLP06 said:
cool, thanks all, you've convinced me to take the plunge!
now i just need to find an insulated wire somewhere...
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Yes !!! Go ahead and you will enjoy using your VIVID after S OFF!!!!!

s-off'ed now!
was sober still after 3 wire tricks and finally got it on the 4th, was almost ready to give up!

Congrats Bro!!

I haven't dared yet... but I will probably try soon

Any Rogers Raider got the problem as mine? (ICS/boot loop)
Hi, any rogers's Raider get the problem as mine, at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26799179#post26799179
basically, it seems the SIM card not compatible for ICS.
I flash back to Roger's stock rom, them very thing works.
But I miss the cool sweep2wake under ICS.

+1
It was easy after READING The instructions a few times over to completely understand thew processes

for those who havent done the wiretrick yet, i figured id toss in my two cents.
i have the vivid and it was the night i got it or the next day that i finally went for it. and it wasnt as hard as i had thought. i know i messed it up a little the first time i tried it, and the phone wouldnt do anything, i panicked and thought i had bricked it, bc not even pulling the battery got the phone to boot, but then i made the connection again and the phone booted, it took another try or two before i got the s-off to work. but i, luckily, got everything working and have enjoyed it.
hope this helps somehow

priji85 said:
Hey BRO,
A little update on HTC Vivid S OFF!!!!!!!
S OFF is very much necessary, if you wish to install Custom ROM's, Bcos without S OFF the kernel does not get flashed at all. I tried flashing various ROM's like DarkRaider, HOLICS, RumFloat etc... the ROM gets installed and you get the complete looks but certain hardwares does not work at all ( Wifi, Wifi tethering etc..) and even if the OC does not change!!!!!
Its very simple to do the S OFF and I have checked a lot of reviews who have done the S OFF, and so far I have'nt seen a case of getting the phone bricked.
I would like to share few things what I did for the S OFF.
I was basically on the AT&T Official ICS.
Step 1. I used the Hasoons All in one kit to unlock the bootloader as well as to install the recovery mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498003
Note: Do not use any other options from this tool other than unlocking bootloader and installing the recover CWM.
Step 2. Then I installed a custom rooted ROM eg: DarkRaider so far the best, RumFloat many u might find and make sure its for ICS alone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586613
Step3. Simply fask the Custom ROM with the help of CWM and now your phone is fully rooted, please verify the same by installing a program which needs rot access like titanium backup etc..
Step4. NOW is the time when you can do the S OFF, why we installed customer ROM pre-rooted is because, we need the phone to be rooted before doing the S OFF.
Its very simple just follow the steps basically on the following site.
http://unlimited.io
1. Install the software mentioned on the above link according to your phone model and the computer OS.
2. Then RUN the program as a Administrator after connecting the phone via USB cable and make sure the USB debugging is turned ON on the phone.
3. The program will automatically detect the phone and the program will prompt you to do the wire trick. Without any hesitation go ahead and do the wire trick and you can see the message like phone is gonna reboot and then turn your phone and look on the screen and you can see the message S OFF.
Hope this must have helped you as well as increase your confidence in doing the hard wire trick!!!!!
After getting the S OFF!! Flash the Custom ROM and under software version if you check the kernel details, you will find the change!!!!
Eg: Before you do anything check and see the Kernel, you can see the stock ICS kernel even after flashing the Custom ROM.
Then I want you to check the Kernel details after flashing the custom ROM right after S OFF. then you will see the new kernel!!!!!!!!!
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Click to collapse
ok so im gonna assume your step to s off is also sort of base from this forum " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696424 " which is using the s off all in one tool kit by hasoon2000. according to this tool you need to have an empty sd card in the sdcard slot when runing the program. once its done it will promt me to do the wire trick (which is also showed in the video in this toolkit on how to do it) but in the video, the card is already removed when performing the trick. thats where i got lost... :/

I did mine also S-OFF
took almost 10 tries
so I guess it's safe

can anyone help me how u guys did it...
i have the s off all in one downloaded. im just confused on the part where u need to have an empty sdcard in my phone while running the program and doin the wire trick after when i saw the card is no more...
i'd really appreciate any help

RLP06 said:
cool, thanks all, you've convinced me to take the plunge!
now i just need to find an insulated wire somewhere...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Amen to that. It's ny turn to do it now Can I borrow your wire??
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium

I beleive the SD card should be inserted while doing this procedure!!!

RLP06 said:
s-off'ed now!
was sober still after 3 wire tricks and finally got it on the 4th, was almost ready to give up!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ha, I had to do it like 20 times because I was only counting to 1. I used the cheapest wire I could find. Remember though, you can get away with using other ROMs if you want some stock ICS action.