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[TOOL] VividTools for Mac (beta)

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This is a beta release of a program I tossed together to make it easier to perform some common tasks on the HTC Vivid. It will:
Walk you through the Bootloader Unlock process
Capture your Device Token for submission to HTCDev
Apply the Unlock_code.bin file to your device
Root your device
I expect a few bugs, however I have tested it on my laptop with positive results. I was able to Unlock the bootloader and lock it again. Everything is bundled so you don't need the Android SDK. The goal was to create something similar to the multi-tool, but for OS X. This is also different from the other Mac tool as it isn't using Apple Script but instead Objective-C. The user should never see a terminal window if all goes well.
Report any bugs if you want, and I'll get them fixed asap. Remember this is beta and I'm not responsible for your device, etc etc etc.
Download:
Code:
http://stevemorrissey.com/android/tools/

Thank you very much
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

nielp96 said:
Thank you very much
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No problem. I like little projects to try new stuff. I only tested it on OS X 10.7 but I compiled it for 10.6 so it should work with Snow Leopard. Unsure about 10.5 compatibility.

Are you able to flash boot.img and recovery stuff with this tool. By the way thanks for this. Not many tools made for us mac users.
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jayv81 said:
Are you able to flash boot.img and recovery stuff with this tool. By the way thanks for this. Not many tools made for us mac users.
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I'm adding CWM to the next version that will likely be out today. It will also have options to flash user-specified boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img files.

I got a message saying "You cant open the Application VividTools because it is not supported on this type of Mac" I am running a Macbook with MacOSX 10.6.8.

Thanks for the info, I'll take a look right away. If its an original MacBook it could be running 32-bit OS X, which may explain as the binary may have compiled for 64-bit.

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Thanks for the info, I'll take a look right away. If its an original MacBook it could be running 32-bit OS X, which may explain as the binary may have compiled for 64-bit.
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Its a Macbook 1.1 that I got in 2007... So I'd say that probably the issue.

Thanks for this. I managed to unlock the BL with ease. I have not been able to root though. I see a green icon I would describe as "refresh download" and then a red exclamation "!". I end up having to pull the battery, then just boot normally. Tried it a few times; no luck.
Setup: OSX 10.7.3 / HTC Dev checkboxes enabled ( debug etc. ). Am I missing something? I usually am.
Thanks again.

I decided to test this while upgrading to ICS.
So I used it to relock my bootloader.
It said it was relocked succesfully but then said something about USB error. Probably because after relocking the phone restarts, so i think this was random.
After flashing the RUU, I tried to use this to unlock the bootloader again.
But it wasn't recognising my device. So I gave up and did everything manually whne finally I realised that the debugging mode wasn't on. Duuuurr. Turned it back on and the phone was recognised again.
However, rooting didn't work at all. It only took me to the Recovery screen. Nothing happened.
I loved the app, though. Finally someone's giving the proper attention for us Mac users. Hate having to borrow my mum's laptop in order to do the whole thing.
Keep up with the good work, you're on the right track

Failed to Root
It did not recognize my Vivid - no device detected.

Make sure you have USB Debugging switched on.
Have been testing out and seems to work well, the rooting section rebooted me to the recovery like someone else mentioned earlier.
I will keep an eye on this thread for updates.
Cheers
Camo
Sent from my HTC Velocity 4G using Tapatalk
Running Faux's TDC Kernel on ICS¦Sense 3.6

I unlocked my Bootloader with no problem but I can't get it to Root the Vivid. I do have USB Debuging checked. The phone get's to the red triangle and goes nowhere from there.

Please make this for osc tiger PPC version. I have no other way to unlock bootloader. I need help
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Will unlocking the Bootloader using this method erase all my data as warned on the HTC site ?

Yup
Sent from my HTC Holiday using Tapatalk 2

Ok. :Searches back-up tools:
Thank you.

How To Root With Locked Bootloader

This is a tutorial most of you no but for the people that dont know this is for you
Step 1: Download This Tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
Step 2: Put Nexus 7 in Fastboot
Step 3: Unlock Bootloader (Dont Worry You Lock it again)
Step 4:Root it Using The Tool (Dont Flash Any Roms Or Kernels)
Step 5: Relock Bootloader
Step 6: Enjoy Tablet With Root,Locked Bootloader And Warranty
*Confirmed Working By Me
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SU binaries void warranty when use
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What
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Cyanogenmod7.2 said:
SU binaries void warranty when use
you can easily unroot if you wanted to
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Cyanogenmod7.2 said:
SU binaries void warranty when use
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Wrong. See 1:39 in this video that explains why you're wrong

This isn't rooting with locked bootloader. You might as well not even re-lock it.

it kinda is because u relock it at the end so in theory it is

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Xperia Play R800i
ROM: DiXperia 2
KERNAL: luPuS-GB
CPU: 134MHz-1209MHz Smart Ass v2
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Are You Serious! Its KERNEL

Cyanogenmod7.2 said:
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As do custom ROM's and kernels apparently. So does opening the device and taking out a screw. But since this is a Nexus device, from what I understand, you can unlock the bootloader and root without any concern for warranty (don't quote me on this). Custom ROM's and kernels however, idk. But if you are at all considering turning the device in for RMA, you should factory restore anyway (Google provides factory images, and you can lock the bootloader again).
As for this guide, it's basically telling us "you can root, you just have to unlock the bootloader", and this isn't anything new at all :/ . I came here thinking this might be a solution for people who might want to root without loosing all their data during the unlock process...
Also as for relocking the bootloader, in my opinion, you may as well leave it unlocked. If at all in the future you decide to try a custom Kernel or ROM (maybe), you'll have to then go through the process of re unlocking your bootloader and thus, wiping everything again...
And for some final notes, the tool is already pretty popular, so most newcomers should be able to find it, with a little searching on their own In any case though, an actual guide that lays out how to root without a program, now that would be worthy of it's own topic

nerfman100 said:
This isn't rooting with locked bootloader. You might as well not even re-lock it.
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Agreed.

I have a tutorial that some of you might find useful for getting the contents of a locked safe.
1. Unlock safe
2. Empty contents of safe
3. Lock safe

AZImmortal said:
I have a tutorial that some of you might find useful for getting the contents of a locked safe.
1. Unlock safe
2. Empty contents of safe
3. Lock safe
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Made my day

AZImmortal said:
I have a tutorial that some of you might find useful for getting the contents of a locked safe.
1. Unlock safe
2. Empty contents of safe
3. Lock safe
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LOL, that was funny heh.
Now talking about rooting, the ONLY way to do it safely (and properly, I might add) is using the Google Developer tools.
Stay away from those toolkits and your phone/tablet will not end up bricked. I wrote a tutorial how to set your computer with Google drivers and ADB, do it and be safe forever knowing you will do it the Google way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830108

Cyanogenmod7.2 said:
SU binaries void warranty when use
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If you live in the U.S. you are protected from such warranty rules by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act of 1975 (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.). The only thing that legally voids your warranty is damaging the device. As long as you do not damage it you can do just about anything you want to with it because it belongs to YOU (an oft forgotten principle called "property rights"). Unlock it, root it, open it up etc. Just don't damage it.
Unless they can show how you damaged the device, they must, by law, honor the warranty!
Yeah, if you soft-brick it by giving the wrong permission on system files, you damaged it. But the nice folks here at XDA will show you how to recover (and yeah, I managed to achieve Boot-Loop on my N7 within an hour of opening the box...TWICE... )

Op seriously?
Wrong way to earn thanks............
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[Root] [Share] Nexus 4

As you can see, root already exists to Nexus 4 !
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Huge thanks for who have made it.
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Should be in general, seeing as there's nothing being released here, no? But still, neat.

jacklebott said:
Should be in general, seeing as there's nothing being released here, no? But still, neat.
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Good news! Very good news ... Thanks for information

Sauce?

l0st.prophet said:
Sauce?
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ketchup

Lothaen said:
ketchup
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Thanks

This isn't a carrier-subsidized phone, it's a Nexus. Unlocking the bootloader and thus root is a feature fully supported out of the box.

Nothing special here, you can easily root any Nexus device.

We buy Nexus devices because we expect its bootloader to be easily unlocked (fastboot oem unlock) and easy to root, and the direct Google updates.
Sent from my R800x

Everyone knows on nexus its just a case of fastboot oem unlock

I was hoping for a source, cause who ever it is already has their hands on a device... we could get a system dump maybe?

Wow, amazing.. Or not. You only need one command to unlock a nexus phone, it is a built in feature.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

im glad everyone knows how to unlock the bootloader, that doesnt give you root though.
with custom kernel that means someone had to have pulled the stock image off using an exploit that works on 4.2 (in which case the device in question may be fully stock except root). with custom recovery it isnt impossible to do without the stock kernels but it certainly makes it a bit more time consuming.
so while im happy everyone knows its indeed a nexus device this proves 1 of two things, someone already has a 4.2 ready exploit (doubt it would go public any time soon tho), or some for of custom recovery is already made for the device.

Duarte777 said:
As you can see, root already exists to Nexus 4 !
Check this image:
Huge thanks for who have made it.
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Eh planning on getting this device too eh? Hee...
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium

shabbypenguin said:
im glad everyone knows how to unlock the bootloader, that doesnt give you root though.
with custom kernel that means someone had to have pulled the stock image off using an exploit that works on 4.2 (in which case the device in question may be fully stock except root). with custom recovery it isnt impossible to do without the stock kernels but it certainly makes it a bit more time consuming.
so while im happy everyone knows its indeed a nexus device this proves 1 of two things, someone already has a 4.2 ready exploit (doubt it would go public any time soon tho), or some for of custom recovery is already made for the device.
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The only purpose of an exploit on a device with an unlockable AND relockable bootloader is to save some people from wiping /data. That's it. You can achieve the exact same thing with unlock->root->lock. There was only a couple people who seemed to possibly be implying that unlock bootloader means root. The rest of us were saying with open source recovery and fastboot oem unlock and the fact that exploits don't matter, the rooting of this device is a forgone conclusion.

crachel said:
The only purpose of an exploit on a device with an unlockable AND relockable bootloader is to save some people from wiping /data. That's it. You can achieve the exact same thing with unlock->root->lock. There was only a couple people who seemed to possibly be implying that unlock bootloader means root. The rest of us were saying with open source recovery and fastboot oem unlock and the fact that exploits don't matter, the rooting of this device is a forgone conclusion.
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As i said in my post i get that custom recoveries are used for that. everyone seemed to be bashing this thread but as i said it holds more valuable information than most of the threads on this forum. if someone made a custom recovery then chances are day one of shipment it will publicly available and everyone can root using it, its a step towards development regardless, you wouldnt shun someone showing off TWRP/CWM on the N4 saying "oh its a nexus that was easy.." its the same work to get root.
if this was rooted using an exploit then even better news IMO, sure its "fairly" useless on this device (although using it you can then grab dumps of the images and make recovery etc). but there are a lot of devices out there who could use this exploit.
but yes i agree that this phoen would have had a way to root very quickly regardless, just amazed to see people think they could root it the same way as they did their other nexus devices (which prolly had recovery before they got the device)

Excuse my n00by question here, but if I were to unlock my bootloader which I am going to do as soon as my N4 has some charge, that isn't going to give me Root which is what I want but eh.
Is there any known working method of rooting this device at the moment? Is it likely that Bin4ry's ICS/JB exploit will work here?

crachel said:
This isn't a carrier-subsidized phone, it's a Nexus. Unlocking the bootloader and thus root is a feature fully supported out of the box.
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Mine was carrier subsidized
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Zaihanzainal said:
Eh planning on getting this device too eh? Hee...
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Yes bro
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EZToolkit Advanced v2.0 [Unlock bootloader, flash recovery, root]

Meet EZToolkit for the HTC First
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Features:
-Unlock the bootloader
-Flash TWRP (Flyhalf205 thanks for your hard work )
-Flash CWM (Flyhalf205 thanks for your hard work )
-Flash your own recovery
-Root with SuperSU
-Install HTC Drivers
-Install GApps
-Push files to the phone's SDCard/Internal Storage
-ADB Commands
-Fastboot Commands
-Enter your own custom ADB/Fastboot Command!
-Flash boot.img
-Check for ADB Devices
-Check for Fastboot Devices
-EZ UI
-Simplistic Metro look
-Super small! Small screen size friendly.
-Noob friendly
I will make a step-by-step guide on how to use it soon. I am currently working on it.
This supports the HTC First.
Temporarily removed dl link due to new update coming in September.
-I do my absolute best to code this without bugs and I try it out before I release it. I spent quite a while going through making sure the toolkit works. If you find any bugs, glitches, typos, button not working, script not working, etc. or simply want me to implement a feature into the toolkit, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ^^ (This was over 570 lines of code in Visual Studio 2013 you know, and I am a human being ). While this is what I do on my side, as with most tools, you use EZToolkit at your own discretion.
-Wizzrah
Email Support: [email protected]
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Nice, this covers the basics perfectly!

Finaly. i was about to make a picture guide on how to do this manually without the program.
should i still do it?

If you want
russian392 said:
Finaly. i was about to make a picture guide on how to do this manually without the program.
should i still do it?
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Only if you want to. I decided to make a toolkit because:
1. I was bored.
2. I thought it would be cool.

Thanks!
killall-q said:
Nice, this covers the basics perfectly!
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Yep! I will hopefully post my other toolkits as well as make more for other HTC Models.

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Introducing Wizzrah's HTC First Toolkit v1.0
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Please see PM​

Hey guys, an update for this toolkit is coming. Thanks for your participation.

Update
I have updated the toolkit!

This will definitely be of great help by speeding things up!

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
This will definitely be of great help by speeding things up!
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Thanks. I'm already working on a new project for EZToolkit where one toolkit will support multiple devices. I will update this toolkit soon. I have a lot planned so more features are coming

Hi guys, I'm going to fix the website. Links will be down for a little bit. Thanks.

Link Fixed. Move it to a temporary download page while I work on the website.

I appreciate this...working on it..from stock I'm trying to figure out what to do first...it won't reboot into recovery to root
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rjcormier said:
I appreciate this...working on it..from stock I'm trying to figure out what to do first...it won't reboot into recovery to root
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Are you on the rooting process? Are you trying to boot into recovery to flash supersu?
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Yes...so I realized I have to unlock the boot loader first...time spent on HTC website... Then it wasn't showing up in adb so I have to figure out the drivers or adb issues first
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I already have CMW installed, can i flash supersu 1.89, without any compatibility problem ?

xtreme2020 said:
I already have CMW installed, can i flash supersu 1.89, without any compatibility problem ?
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I don't see why you would have any problems.

Perhaps someone here can help me. I did an RUU on my phone after I had already rooted and installed a custom ROM because I was having some problems with music playback. The RUU fixed the problem and I thought I should try to unlock the bootloader again to begin the rooting process but when I did my phone got stuck in a bootloop. I was able to install a recovery after unlocking but I was not able to flash a boot.img to my phone again. Any help would be great. Thanks!

lastrastuff said:
Perhaps someone here can help me. I did an RUU on my phone after I had already rooted and installed a custom ROM because I was having some problems with music playback. The RUU fixed the problem and I thought I should try to unlock the bootloader again to begin the rooting process but when I did my phone got stuck in a bootloop. I was able to install a recovery after unlocking but I was not able to flash a boot.img to my phone again. Any help would be great. Thanks!
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Hello. Did you flash a ROM in recovery?
-Wizzrah | Sent from my AT&T HTC One X running CodefireX 4.4.2

Works! Thanks for making this tool!

[TUTORIAL] ROOT LG Optimus 4X HD - EASY! (P880)

Hello guys, I decided to post the an easy method to root your Optimus 4X HD! You don't even need to use any command prompt for this, or run any commands. The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you. At the end of this tutorial, you will have a rooted phone. Until now, no bricked phones have come out of this process! It only takes 5 minutes!
ALL Firmwares are supported.
1. Download this file: MOD EDIT
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Screenshots:
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I think there is no need for yet another tutorial of root.
We allready have EASY tutorial for ROOT..cant be easier then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38875615&postcount=1

Dadovvv said:
I think there is no need for yet another tutorial of root.
We allready have EASY tutorial for ROOT..cant be easier then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38875615&postcount=1
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You don't have to install ADB tools with my tutorial, just saying.

Anyone tried this? Not sure if i wanna press some random chinese buttons

KongenLars said:
Anyone tried this? Not sure if i wanna press some random chinese buttons
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Trust me it works. I used it on my phone and it worked perfectly, and I can show you other people that also made it work. You don't even have to worry about installing extra stuff and bricking it..

Not many people will try this if it is in Chinese ass well as no screenshots or some proof of the ability of this "tool".
And adfly links aren't allowed either if I'm right but I just leave it to @laufersteppenwolf
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Omario-242 said:
Not many people will try this if it is in Chinese ass well as no screenshots or some proof of the ability of this "tool".
And adfly links aren't allowed either if I'm right but I just leave it to @laufersteppenwolf
Sent from my LG-P880 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Going to add screenshots now
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376077
Proof that it works.

Witch version of the P880 did you have on your phone, when you tried this?
V20b?

KongenLars said:
Witch version of the P880 did you have on your phone, when you tried this?
V20b?
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All the versions should work, not sure about the version on the P880. When I tried with my P760 it was on the V20 though.

Okey, so I tried this, and a can say that this is working.
I followed instructions, was a bit anxious at first about this, and according to my "Root checker", "Root access is granted"
:good: :cyclops:
If anyone wonders, i'm on V20b
And as the OP said; Takes no more than 5 minutes!

Omario-242 said:
Not many people will try this if it is in Chinese ass well as no screenshots or some proof of the ability of this "tool".
And adfly links aren't allowed either if I'm right but I just leave it to @laufersteppenwolf
Sent from my LG-P880 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You're right, adf ly is not allowed, goo.gl however is allowed, as it's only a link shortener, not pay-per-click
However, all it does is making the impression there is something to hide, which means less users will click it
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All the versions should work, not sure about the version on the P880. When I tried with my P760 it was on the V20 though.
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So this means this is untested?
Thread closed, as this is untested, as well an chinese-only, which can cause problems during the rooting process. Also the way it works is not really clear, as a virus scan should bring up something, but it doesn't... (yes, every rooting kit is some kind of a "virus")