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I've recently gotten a hero and I wanna know how to root it. Can anyone help me please.
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tattooguy said:
I've recently gotten a hero and I wanna know how to root it. Can anyone help me please.
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The easiest and quickest way...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
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Ok so I used universal androot to root my phone, now what.every thing looks thee same.
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you need to read the stickies in every part of the hero forum and do some google searches and you will see what you need to do. after about two weeks of reading and lurking here you will have all the info you need to make your phone awesome.
heres a good first step for you though
flash a custom recovery, then flash a custom rom.
tattooguy said:
Ok so I used universal androot to root my phone, now what.every thing looks thee same.
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Rooting your phone wont change the way it looks... you just have root access, that gives you the ability to change any thing you want... like the way it looks.
tattooguy said:
Ok so I used universal androot to root my phone, now what.every thing looks thee same.
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Well you didn't ask to make it look different..you just asked how to root your phone.
I've recently gotten a hero and I wanna know how to root it. Can anyone help me please.
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Now you want it to look different ?
Now you get to decide how you want it to look and operate. Your going to be the one doing this so you got some more work ahead of you... so you best get at it.( You actually didn't think it would be magically different by just rooting it did you ? ) That my friend is just the first step of the actual process..Now...go look at all of the different custom roms built for it and all of the different custom themes available..then... once you have a good idea of what you would like on your phone..start reading all you can about the rom & theme of your choice.Start at the beginning of the threads and read everything there..all of the issues and all the problems folks may have had and how they got fixed. This will save you a-lot of grief once your actually ready to make the switch.
I have found there are plenty of good folks here that will help you once you make up your mind of what you want to do to your phone..
Good Luck...& Good Reading to ya
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I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com
Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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toanau said:
Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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You are very welcome.
reverendkjr said:
I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com
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Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
thanks for the post.
Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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What on earth are you talking about?!?
Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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There are several ad links on this page. I assume that you clicked one of those. :silly:
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Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Threevo said:
Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.
reverendkjr said:
Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.
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hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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Maybe you should gotten a iPad.
See how comment that didn't add anything
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Nice guide. Thank you and worked perfectly.
blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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That is a fantastic question. I will attempt to do this and get back to you with a response.
I have always rooted my phones after their warranty period has expired. I was waiting to do this with my N7 also but I see the toolkit had the option to return to stock and relock the device so I assume there is no warranty issue. Also rooting has come a long way and gotten much simpler than 1 to 2 years ago when I was rooting my G1, think will be rooting my N7 this weekend
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gizmomelb said:
many thanks!
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There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....
flastnoles11 said:
There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....
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What are you doing in here noles!?
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ÜBER™ said:
What are you doing in here noles!?
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I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!
flastnoles11 said:
I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!
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Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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ÜBER™ said:
Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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Good to know, appreciate the info... now I'm off to search as to why toolkits are a no go... my friend was gonna attempt to root today, maybe I should have him hold off until I look through this forum a little more... thanks Über!!!
I found the below information on the Android Central website. Provides step by step instructions on how to unlock the bootloader and also the tools needed to accomplish the task. I take no credit for the information, I just wanted to pass it along to everyone else that may be interested. Peace.
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-unlock-nexus-4-bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
install super user
TADA you have root.
I'm surprised someone wrote an article on how to do this :\
This is not a locked down Verizon galaxy S3
Bootloader is unlockable via android-sdk fastboot
You boot a unsecure boot.img allowing mounting as root in adb
Push SU binaries and SuperSU (or superuser) apk over
tada reboot.
noobdeagle said:
fastboot oem unlock
install super user
TADA you have root.
I'm surprised someone wrote an article on how to do this :\
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I complete agree with your post. However, there are a lot of people new to the Nexus (like myself) that may not know how to perform this task. Any step by step instructions (no matter how easy) are welcome. Peace bro.
If you're nervous about first-time unlocking and rooting, I'm positive there will be an all-in-one toolkit released shortly after the phone arrives. I'd always recommend learning how things actually work, but the toolkits are a great solution for people who aren't tinkerers and are only going to do it once.
formicae said:
If you're nervous about first-time unlocking and rooting, I'm positive there will be an all-in-one toolkit released shortly after the phone arrives. I'd always recommend learning how things actually work, but the toolkits are a great solution for people who aren't tinkerers and are only going to do it once.
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I have reached my maximum for thanks today. But I think this response deserved a thumbs up. Thank you. :good:
formicae said:
If you're nervous about first-time unlocking and rooting, I'm positive there will be an all-in-one toolkit released shortly after the phone arrives. I'd always recommend learning how things actually work, but the toolkits are a great solution for people who aren't tinkerers and are only going to do it once.
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Please please please, if you're trying to give someone helpful advice don't refer them to a toolkit. Have you seen how many post were in the galaxy nexus forums from people using that toolkit and when something went wrong they had absolutely no idea how to fix it.
If you'd really like to learn how to root this device please do it the right way and take the time to learn so when something goes wrong you have the know how to fix it, and also it really isn't difficult.
If you really feel the need to use a toolkit do so after you've learned the basics. Not trying to be a ****, so please don't take this post that way.
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Awesome. The only smartphones I've own have been Samsung so I know nothing about boot loader. As long as I'm pointed in the right direction I can figure it out.
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Rob4828 said:
Awesome. The only smartphones I've own have been Samsung so I know nothing about boot loader. As long as I'm pointed in the right direction I can figure it out.
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If you ever need help or have any questions feel free to pm me! I'm always down to help fellow users.
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So, if we unlock it, do we still receive OTA from Google ?
Sorry, but coming from an O2X, I have no idea how OTA works :S
Is it even safe to unlock a bootloader? Sorry, first time unlocking a bootloader in anything, and my first Nexus device as well..
Yes to both of the post above me.
In terms of warranty is there a fast way to lock the bootloader again ?
noobdeagle said:
fastboot oem unlock
install super user
TADA you have root.
I'm surprised someone wrote an article on how to do this :\
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The more people know that rooting is a simple process, at least on a Nexus, the better off the Android scene becomes, as people untap the full power of their devices.
kevinnol said:
In terms of warranty is there a fast way to lock the bootloader again ?
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Does bootloader unlocking even void the warranty on Nexus devices?
Simple scripts and toolkits are fine as long as you know what they're doing and why.
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Ajfink said:
Does bootloader unlocking even void the warranty on Nexus devices?
Simple scripts and toolkits are fine as long as you know what they're doing and why.
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Only takes 3 words to lock it again lol
So no, unlocking on a nexus does nothing to warranty
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kevinnol said:
In terms of warranty is there a fast way to lock the bootloader again ?
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Yes. Instead of Fastboot oem unlock...Fastboot oem lock.
Simple
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thos25 said:
Yes. Instead of Fastboot oem unlock...Fastboot oem lock.
Simple
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lol, think he was being sarcastic.
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noobdeagle said:
fastboot oem unlock
install super user
TADA you have root.
I'm surprised someone wrote an article on how to do this :\
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I'm not sure if I just misunderstood this or what, but I want to clarify this a bit.
"Fastboot oem unlock" unlocks the bootloader. Correct.
Now, when you say "install super user", it looked like you were saying it like a command prompt.
Just to clarify for some people who don't know...That isn't a cmd prompt. You will have to boot into a custom recovery, then flash the su.zip.
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I am waiting for it's launch in India. My first Nexus device. Lets see how it performs.
I asked elsewhere but haven't gotten a response yet. I always forget the terminology for things so forgive me but if I unlock the bootloader do I still need to root in order to use roms or is that it ? Thanks in advance.
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theeraser88 said:
I asked elsewhere but haven't gotten a response yet. I always forget the terminology for things so forgive me but if I unlock the bootloader do I still need to root in order to use roms or is that it ? Thanks in advance.
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It goes hand in hand.
If you unlock you want a recovery and super user.. so why unlock if you are not going to root.
I would start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249495
This will walk you through the whole thing
Sorry, but there seems to be a new post every other day about people borking their Sprint phones because they flash a Rom from the "HTC One" forum.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
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ROMS from the international forums WILL mess up your phone and you will be lucky to fix it after that! I get you want the shiny new 4.2.2 but those ROMS will not --I repeat-- WILL NOT WORK ON THE SPRINT HTC ONE.
Sure, they used to, but once they moved onto 4.2.2 they will not flash.
I feel this should be sticky in every thread on the Sprint HTC One forum.
People are still doing this?
eXplicit815 said:
People are still doing this?
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You wouldn't believe it.
Sure we would
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Would this be helpful to anyone? It's kind of on/off topic... A direct link to HTC's copy of the HTC One update for Europe?
And by a direct link, I mean an HTC URL?
I mean, the proof is in the pudding...by which I mean the constant stream of "bricked plz help" threads.
So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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Konfuzion said:
So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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this should be posted on the m7 forums too
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So all of these stupid people that aren't reading prior to flashing and you think they are going to magically read this? I really hope this prevents a few but I doubt it.
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......Hmm... I see your point, sir.
Touche.
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Aldo101t said:
this should be posted on the m7 forums too
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Thats the only place it needs to be posted. Not trying to be negative, I am grateful the OP is trying to help.
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Thats the only place it needs to be posted. Not trying to be negative, I am grateful the OP is trying to help.
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well, that's right, i don't know if the devs over there warn about this or not, or people just don't READ, don't know
Aldo101t said:
well, that's right, i don't know if the devs over there warn about this or not, or people just don't READ, don't know
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Combination of both. Some devs say not to flash if your on sprint, some dont.
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Combination of both. Some devs say not to flash if your on sprint, some dont.
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From what I've seen all the major ROM's say in some fashion or another that it won't work for Sprint so it's mostly people just not reading. Maybe they could make the font about it possibly destroying phones if you are on Sprint bigger...and flashing...surrounded by naked women. Then maybe people will see it.
Unless your a Dev or know what your doing I wouldn't flash non sprint things... I know the partition labels and boot.IMG stuff so I have gotten things to work but not for a noobie
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I have never seen so many people flashing the wrong roms as I have seen with the HTC One...If people would read then they wouldn't have these issues but we all know they won't read this either. You bought a Sprint HTC ONE, why would you not come to the SPRINT HTC ONE Development section to find a rom???
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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Go to apple.com, download latest iOS and RUU back to that. You should be golden.
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hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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Give me you phone NAO you noob
hockeyfamily737 said:
Sooo.....I flashed this rom called "NOTFORSPRINT" and now I'm stuck. Help me NAO!
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the.emilio said:
Go to apple.com, download latest iOS and RUU back to that. You should be golden.
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No no no... You don't want to do that! First. Go to Apple.com, that part is right, but you have to download their Symbian Factory ROM. Then put your phone into DFU mode open ChevronWP7, and while holding shift select the .ipsw file you just downloaded and you'll be up and running with the latest version of WebOS in no time!!
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felacio said:
No no no... You don't want to do that! First. Go to Apple.com, that part is right, but you have to download their Symbian Factory ROM. Then put your phone into DFU mode open ChevronWP7, and while holding shift select the .ipsw file you just downloaded and you'll be up and running with the latest version of WebOS in no time!!
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That's right. My bad. I was thinking this was the Verizon version. Derp moment.
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