Hey, all. I recently purchased the HTC Desire 510 last Saturday, and so I've been trying to find a way to root it. Ya see, I don't own a computer, and there's no one readily able to lend me theirs. So, a one click would be awesome. But, to my chagrin, Framaroot isn't working. Does anyone know of a one click root app that would allow me to root this phone?
The stock experience has become kind of dull, I'm so used to having a high degree of customization on my phone, as I also own a Samsung Epic 4G Touch and a defunct Nexus 7.
Heh, I got my 510 on Saturday, too. You're not also in Chicago, are you?
I had the same problem with one click/apk roots on my 510, none worked. Towelroot worked great on my LG, but this is my first HTC and it appears you need a computer for the first step, unlocking the bootloader. I tried to do the manual bootloader method of going into the Windows command line to get the phone's token ID and blah blah blah, but that didn't work either as I kept running into the dreaded 'waiting for device' message.
So far the only way I've found that works for me was with this Windows program, which automates the HTC bootloader unlock process. You can root once you've done that, though I haven't gotten around to that part yet. I'm not allowed to post a link, it's called Kingo at kingoapp dot com.
Nah, man. I'm in Brooklyn NY ?
So the only way for me to root it would require a computer? Damn, I can't get access to one until further notice.
I'd have to unlock the bootloader, eh? Dang, so I'm stuck on stock KitKat, at least until this phone recieves the Lollipop update. Who knows how long THAT'S gonna take.
Thanks for the info, though, man. At least I can stop constantly checking Framaroot & Towelroot with my fingers crossed lol.
I'm pretty sure it requires a computer for the bootloader thing, but like I said, I've only been working with HTC as long as you have so I could be wrong.
So far I've been unable to get a working recovery image to flash, but I haven't done this before and I could be completely boning it. Some things I've read seem to imply that this may be because this is the first 64 bit Android phone, so we may have to just wait until something specific is made for it.
But damn, I really wish I could easily disable Sense and go back to vanilla, I hate all the flashy shiny ****.
I think I can help!
I have a HTC desire 510 too and also have no access to a computer. I have doing a lot of research on rooting over the last few days, because this stupid phone has no storage space at all. I kept running into road blocks everywhere like looked, until I found Know ok kingroot. I am still researching right now, so I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to tomorrow night. I just wanted to know everything there is to know about rooting before I don't it. I have my mind made up about it already and I am going to root my phone somehow
I hoped this helps you, after I try it tomorrow I'll post if it works or not. I don't know that I saw a list of HTC phones that Kingroot works on and the HTC desire 510 is on the list. As of if you try it before I get to after work tomorrow, please let me know. I am super excited for tomorrow night, good luck to you.
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lafinjack said:
Heh, I got my 510 on Saturday, too. You're not also in Chicago, are you?
I had the same problem with one click/apk roots on my 510, none worked. Towelroot worked great on my LG, but this is my first HTC and it appears you need a computer for the first step, unlocking the bootloader. I tried to do the manual bootloader method of going into the Windows command line to get the phone's token ID and blah blah blah, but that didn't work either as I kept running into the dreaded 'waiting for device' message.
So far the only way I've found that works for me was with this Windows program, which automates the HTC bootloader unlock process. You can root once you've done that, though I haven't gotten around to that part yet. I'm not allowed to post a link, it's called Kingo at kingoapp dot com.
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littledebbymc28 said:
I have a HTC desire 510 too and also have no access to a computer. I have doing a lot of research on rooting over the last few days, because this stupid phone has no storage space at all. I kept running into road blocks everywhere like looked, until I found Know ok kingroot. I am still researching right now, so I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to tomorrow night. I just wanted to know everything there is to know about rooting before I don't it. I have my mind made up about it already and I am going to root my phone somehow
I hoped this helps you, after I try it tomorrow I'll post if it works or not. I don't know that I saw a list of HTC phones that Kingroot works on and the HTC desire 510 is on the list. As of if you try it before I get to after work tomorrow, please let me know. I am super excited for tomorrow night, good luck to you.
Your follow HTC desire 510 owner,
Little Debby Mc 28
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You're gonna need a computer to unlock the bootloader first, there's no way around that.
You should probably read some more so you could learn like everybody else here... It's really not that complicated and the tutorials are pretty clear.
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So we have confirmation that superoneclick and aroot doesn't work on the new atrix update. If any dev will work on this please use this thread.
EDIT: Please don't comment on this thread anymore. Go to Ririal's v2 root method
I just updated and it does seem smoother to me. Might just stick with it.
please everyone, this thread is for getting root on the update. if you want to comment on the update itself, use my thread on the general forum
Not cool... so they locked the damn phone down even more.
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Not cool... so they locked the damn phone down even more.
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Maybe this is your first piece of electronics, but it's completely expected that everytime a software update for a piece of hardware is released, exploits are closed. Apple does it, Sony does it, Microsoft does, HTC does it, Motorola does it, Nokia does it...The list goes on.
This WAS EXPECTED. I always found it entertaining how whenever an update was released for my EVO the forum here on XDA would get absolutely flooded with people saying how they lost root NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES THEY WERE WARNED! It could take 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 days, 5 weeks, 5 years, or eternity for root to be regained after an update. There's no way to know.
any way of installing 3rd party non-market apps, like amazon appstore?
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Maybe this is your first piece of electronics, but it's completely expected that everytime a software update for a piece of hardware is released, exploits are closed. Apple does it, Sony does it, Microsoft does, HTC does it, Motorola does it, Nokia does it...The list goes on.
This WAS EXPECTED. I always found it entertaining how whenever an update was released for my EVO the forum here on XDA would get absolutely flooded with people saying how they lost root NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES THEY WERE WARNED! It could take 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 days, 5 weeks, 5 years, or eternity for root to be regained after an update. There's no way to know.
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No... this is not my first rodeo, but still uncool regardless.
I expected it too, but still a bit peeved they did it.
im sure it is the "5 min" to regain root (hopefully!!!)
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So we have confirmation that superoneclick and aroot doesn't work on the new atrix update. If any dev will work on this please use this thread.
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The update JUST came out. Not everyone who was accepted has even received the update yet. Be patient please.
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The update JUST came out. Not everyone who was accepted has even received the update yet. Be patient please.
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Pretty sure that's why he made the thread - we're being patient, just looking for someone to work on this fix. I'm ashamed I even posted on this comment, but if you're not going going to help fix it, you shouldn't be either....
Hey everyone, if you want to sideload apps just use the ADB INSTALL method it works for me.
I still have my root after update
Hello,
I just ran the update, it shows in the system version as 4.1.57 yet I still have my superuser permissions and can tether without adding to my plan. Not sure how or why, but it happened.
GarciaM25 said:
Pretty sure that's why he made the thread - we're being patient, just looking for someone to work on this fix. I'm ashamed I even posted on this comment, but if you're not going going to help fix it, you shouldn't be either....
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I would be helping fix it if I had the update. I'm still waiting for the notification, but thanks The OP is just forum clutter, and it's pretty rude to be making these requests minutes after the update is even pushed, and a BETA update, at that. That was my point.
Where are you guys located, getting the update already. I just checked and it said mine is up to date and I still have 4.1.26. Wierd!
Does any one know how to get the message to stop showing up I don't want to loose root and I don't want to be reminded every hour
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Does any one know how to get the message to stop showing up I don't want to loose root and I don't want to be reminded every hour
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My update failed and I just didnt click on syste update again. Try a reboot
cheleken said:
Hello,
I just ran the update, it shows in the system version as 4.1.57 yet I still have my superuser permissions and can tether without adding to my plan. Not sure how or why, but it happened.
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Did you flash back to stock before the update or did you do the update on a rooted/gingerblured phone? Do you know if you were using 1.2.6 or 1.5.2? Have you tried running su in a terminal to make sure root actually works?
Was worried bout flashing without stock software already installed think ill go back to stock anyway to try it the official way first.. Can always go back and upgrade after rooted though if this works consistently.
The security hole that allowed for root on the phone is CLOSED in this update. There is no way of rooting your phone after this, save going back to one of the available SBFs. Confirmed by designgears as well.
As someone said earlier, "for now" the root method is disabled, and there is no way of rooting your phone after the update "at this moment".
I have confidence everything will be OK.
Boy am I glad I decided to stay away from this "update." I got accepted but when I go to check for updates it says I need a social networking account setup. When I then hit setup nothing happens so I said forget it lol.
Hey,
I got the HTC one today. This is my first Android Phone that is not a Samsung! I love the HTC. But I am have a few issues finding this info compared to my Samsung Phone. Having a hard time finding in a search.
How do I switch between between apps and kill apps if needed? On my Samsung I am use to just holding down the Home button and I get the full list of running apps or ones I have just used. I just swipe if I want to kill it. I loved it when I was needing to run between apps. I can not find out how to do this on the HTC.
I have been a custom ROM's for years now. Is there a way to un-install the ATT bloatware?
I am a little confused on this. I know once you unlock the bootloader it will always show on the phone even if you lock it back up. Unlocking the bootloader is the same as rooting it?
I need to get my self educated on HTC before I do anything major to this phone. These are the things that are getting to me right now.
Thanks for your help.
veener79 said:
Hey,
I got the HTC one today. This is my first Android Phone that is not a Samsung! I love the HTC. But I am have a few issues finding this info compared to my Samsung Phone. Having a hard time finding in a search.
How do I switch between between apps and kill apps if needed? On my Samsung I am use to just holding down the Home button and I get the full list of running apps or ones I have just used. I just swipe if I want to kill it. I loved it when I was needing to run between apps. I can not find out how to do this on the HTC.
I have been a custom ROM's for years now. Is there a way to un-install the ATT bloatware?
I am a little confused on this. I know once you unlock the bootloader it will always show on the phone even if you lock it back up. Unlocking the bootloader is the same as rooting it?
I need to get my self educated on HTC before I do anything major to this phone. These are the things that are getting to me right now.
Thanks for your help.
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1. Double tap the home button to get to the task previews, swipe them up to remove
2. For apps they can be disabled in settings--> apps (afaik) or roots and delete them.
Alternatively, download a custom ROM which doesn't have them, I recommend trickdroid :thumbup:
3. Unlocking is not rooting. Unlocking simply gives access to more things, like writing recoveries. Once you install a custom recovery and flash the superuser zip or a custom ROM, you are rooted.
Hope that helps Welcome to the world of HTC, you've made a good choice
veener79 said:
Hey,
I got the HTC one today. This is my first Android Phone that is not a Samsung! I love the HTC. But I am have a few issues finding this info compared to my Samsung Phone. Having a hard time finding in a search.
How do I switch between between apps and kill apps if needed? On my Samsung I am use to just holding down the Home button and I get the full list of running apps or ones I have just used. I just swipe if I want to kill it. I loved it when I was needing to run between apps. I can not find out how to do this on the HTC.
I have been a custom ROM's for years now. Is there a way to un-install the ATT bloatware?
I am a little confused on this. I know once you unlock the bootloader it will always show on the phone even if you lock it back up. Unlocking the bootloader is the same as rooting it?
I need to get my self educated on HTC before I do anything major to this phone. These are the things that are getting to me right now.
Thanks for your help.
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Make sure you get to HTCDev and get the unlock token ASAP if you ever want to root, once HTC closes that hole you cannot unlock and get root/ROMs until devs figure out how to bypass the issue.
Hunt3r.j2 said:
Make sure you get to HTCDev and get the unlock token ASAP if you ever want to root, once HTC closes that hole you cannot unlock and get root/ROMs until devs figure out how to bypass the issue.
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How is that a hole? Website states "HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. We have heard your voice and starting now, we will allow our bootloader to be unlocked for 2011 models going forward. ". I can even get an unlock code for HTC Magic, which did not have a Dev edition...
llothar said:
How is that a hole? Website states "HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. We have heard your voice and starting now, we will allow our bootloader to be unlocked for 2011 models going forward. ". I can even get an unlock code for HTC Magic, which did not have a Dev edition...
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HTC will close the unlock tool based upon what carrier you have, and what model your phone is. AT&T seems to like locking HTC phones but leaves the Samsungs alone (except for the GS4). Verizon universally bans bootloader unlock.
The One on AT&T is not supposed to have bootloader unlock. Hurry and see if you can still get the unlock token. If you can, get it and save it until you want to root/ROM.
It's only a matter of time before HTC is forced by AT&T to block AT&T HTC One users from getting unlock tokens. At which point, we have to start figuring out how to either change CID/MID to get tokens via HTCDev, or we have to get S-OFF.
llothar said:
How is that a hole? Website states "HTC is committed to listening to users and delivering customer satisfaction. We have heard your voice and starting now, we will allow our bootloader to be unlocked for 2011 models going forward. ". I can even get an unlock code for HTC Magic, which did not have a Dev edition...
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Well HTC closed the devunlock for some Verizon phones like the DNA and DINC4G (I think those were the phones)
There were rumors that the ATT version would not be dev unlockable but it turns out it is, so I would not be surprised if one day they suddenly make the ATT version incompatible as soon as the Developer Edition is more widespread
Just my 2 cents
Hunt3r.j2 said:
Make sure you get to HTCDev and get the unlock token ASAP if you ever want to root, once HTC closes that hole you cannot unlock and get root/ROMs until devs figure out how to bypass the issue.
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Ok will look into this. I kind of thought about keeping this phone stock for a little bit. I love how this phone feels stock. That is a first for me!
Just get your unlock code and save it for the future just in case they eventually lock you out. Trouble then is if they do a Sensation and issue a FOTA that totally locks you down (S-Off wise)
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Tetsumi06 said:
Just get your unlock code and save it for the future just in case they eventually lock you out. Trouble then is if they do a Sensation and issue a FOTA that totally locks you down (S-Off wise)
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Can I get the code with out unlocking my phone? Looking at the website looks like it is only for if you are unlocking it.
I tried all known methods for rooting but all failed.
Even when you unlock it there is still no TWRP available for the 701.
I asked the devs of twrp on their website to take a look at the 701.
If anyone has more knowledge about progress made on this subject please react here.
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Knock it Off Please
Ok, forum just opened and;
1. Posted in the development forum instead of General or Q & A (shame shame)
2. Flaming already starts
Knock it off people. Jeeze..... Things will come in good time. Unless of course you want to rush things and brick yer tabs
Keep it clean people.
MD
Now, if you have fastboot OEM unlock,
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Then perhaps you can pull your boot.img, separate zImage from Ramdisk, modify ro.secure=0, add RW comments, repack your boot.img, fastboot flash boot boot.img, then install BB and SU.
Just a thought.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Now, if you have fastboot OEM unlock,
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Then perhaps you can pull your boot.img, separate zImage from Ramdisk, modify ro.secure=0, add RW comments, repack your boot.img, fastboot flash boot boot.img, then install BB and SU.
Just a thought.
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Sad part the "Fastboot OEM unlock" won't work cause Asus has theirs encrypted. You have to use their unlocking tool to unlock your bootloader. Given fact it can work, been trying it for 2 days now and stupid app won't unlock my bootloader. Read my S/N may not be registered in their database so emailed them complaining about another service that doesn't work.
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Sad part the "Fastboot OEM unlock" won't work cause Asus has theirs encrypted. You have to use their unlocking tool to unlock your bootloader. Given fact it can work, been trying it for 2 days now and stupid app won't unlock my bootloader. Read my S/N may not be registered in their database so emailed them complaining about another service that doesn't work.
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They'll get around to it. Heck, when I had to turn in my A701 to service center, they didn't even know it had been released Tried telling me it was a "leaked and illegal" tablet.
Good luck with the bootloader mate, but root after that should be pretty straight forward. (fingers crossed)
I think that unlocking bootloader is bad idea. After that the warranty will be void...
Moscow Desire said:
They'll get around to it. Heck, when I had to turn in my A701 to service center, they didn't even know it had been released Tried telling me it was a "leaked and illegal" tablet.
Good luck with the bootloader mate, but root after that should be pretty straight forward. (fingers crossed)
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Yeah well tried to call them and got the usual "just send it back" well not waiting 2-3 weeks just get to get it back. Since there is something wrong with the charge port anyways just gonna send it back to amazon to have new one in couple days. Gotta love the return policy.
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I think that unlocking bootloader is bad idea. After that the warranty will be void...
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Um thats just lame excuse from companies to force us to keep their crap on the devices we purchase. All my devices are rooted and unlocked and not one has died yet. After going through and disabling 2/3rds of crap on this tablet now I want that few hundred megabytes back in space. For as much crap I disabled I wouldn't be surprised im more close to 1gb back.
Moscow Desire said:
They'll get around to it. Heck, when I had to turn in my A701 to service center, they didn't even know it had been released Tried telling me it was a "leaked and illegal" tablet.
Good luck with the bootloader mate, but root after that should be pretty straight forward. (fingers crossed)
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What a morons sometimes. Strange because I had the issue with the connection between dock and tablet where the connection between the 2 for a split moment was gone when adjusting the tilt angle, I got an immediate replacement. This problem I guarantee you we will see more often showing up here.
And what the rooting concerns: when the TWRP devs have their version for the 701 finished, it will be not that hard anymore. Just takes some time before that is done.
And for the flaming thing sorry, but I don't like to get hit by childish behavior when just reporting and next to that by a guy that is probably half my age and just comes looking in here (look @ date I joined xda lol)
Thanks for removing that post.
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What a morons sometimes. Strange because I had the issue with the connection between dock and tablet where the connection between the 2 for a split moment was gone when adjusting the tilt angle, I got an immediate replacement. This problem I guarantee you we will see more often showing up here.
And what the rooting concerns: when the TWRP devs have their version for the 701 finished, it will be not that hard anymore. Just takes some time before that is done.
And for the flaming thing sorry, but I don't like to get hit by childish behavior when just reporting and next to that by a guy that is probably half my age and just comes looking in here (look @ date I joined xda lol)
Thanks for removing that post.
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Hate returns. Took 3 months to get a refund. (welcome to Russia). Honestly, it was all due to rush jobs on CWM for the 510 and 700's. Bozos were in a rush to be the first, and used the "fstab's" from the wrong device. Bricked several tabs before I put a stop to it. Basically ruined the emmc memory. Mainboard replacements.
Well, I know folks are itchy to get things going. What starts as a joke, turns into flaming.
You folks always remember, takes 2 people for an argument. You all have the "Report Post" button on the toolbar. Please use it.
Honestly, I expect you folks to help each other out. Makes for a better forum.
Carry On!
MD
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What a morons sometimes. Strange because I had the issue with the connection between dock and tablet where the connection between the 2 for a split moment was gone when adjusting the tilt angle, I got an immediate replacement. This problem I guarantee you we will see more often showing up here.
And what the rooting concerns: when the TWRP devs have their version for the 701 finished, it will be not that hard anymore. Just takes some time before that is done.
And for the flaming thing sorry, but I don't like to get hit by childish behavior when just reporting and next to that by a guy that is probably half my age and just comes looking in here (look @ date I joined xda lol)
Thanks for removing that post.
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well next time you may want to think twice before asuming someone younger than you. guess i am to young to know where the movie that reference came from. i already have the boot.img altered and ready to try. also dont ask for it, havent tested it yet so going to have to wait till amazon gives me new one. it really isnt hard to alter, moscow already gave instructions.
Update Amazon has shipped my new tablet so may be here tomorrow (i hope) if my new boot.img works and gives me root then I will pass it on, sadly though it won't be in a format in which you can just use a custom recovery, you have to flash it manually but if it works I will post how to flash it (all i need to remember is which tools to zip up in the entire SDK) LOL.
Interesting discussion..
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Tiger62651 said:
Um thats just lame excuse from companies to force us to keep their crap on the devices we purchase. All my devices are rooted and unlocked and not one has died yet. After going through and disabling 2/3rds of crap on this tablet now I want that few hundred megabytes back in space. For as much crap I disabled I wouldn't be surprised im more close to 1gb back.
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It is VERY lame. I sold my TF700 because of the slow I/O causing lag that I couldn't live with. Of course I had the bootloader unlocked, so the warranty was void. I divulged that info in the eBay auction for the most part (I didn't say the warranty was void because I didn't know that was the case. Ignorant, I know). Anyway, the new owner of my TF700 emailed me after a couple months asking me why ASUS was charging them $280 for fixing the faulty touchscreen. They said ASUS says it's not under warranty because of the unlocked bootloader. I felt bad for the new owners, having to fork out the money. They're $800 into the TF700 w/dock at this point.
So I would say: Think twice before unlocking the bootloader on the TF701, when custom-recovery even comes out for it.
Personally, with my TF701 that I ordered on newgg today, I am going to leave the bootloader locked for awhile. I can live with the stock ROM, hopefully with root access. Maybe after a few months I'll unlock the bootloader. It would be nice to do it in a way that didn't void the warranty. What an asinine policy by ASUS. There is no way the unlocked bootloader led to the touchscreen failing on my old TF700....no way!
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It is VERY lame. I sold my TF700 because of the slow I/O causing lag that I couldn't live with. Of course I had the bootloader unlocked, so the warranty was void. I divulged that info in the eBay auction for the most part (I didn't say the warranty was void because I didn't know that was the case. Ignorant, I know). Anyway, the new owner of my TF700 emailed me after a couple months asking me why ASUS was charging them $280 for fixing the faulty touchscreen. They said ASUS says it's not under warranty because of the unlocked bootloader. I felt bad for the new owners, having to fork out the money. They're $800 into the TF700 w/dock at this point.
So I would say: Think twice before unlocking the bootloader on the TF701, when custom-recovery even comes out for it.
Personally, with my TF701 that I ordered on newgg today, I am going to leave the bootloader locked for awhile. I can live with the stock ROM, hopefully with root access. Maybe after a few months I'll unlock the bootloader. It would be nice to do it in a way that didn't void the warranty. What an asinine policy by ASUS. There is no way the unlocked bootloader led to the touchscreen failing on my old TF700....no way!
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Gee thanks for the advice. Lets just say for practicality so you know when I got my Xoom 2 days later I rooted it. Couple years later works fine just slow now so time for new one. I have 701 right now and its blazing fast.
2nd let me shine some advise for you. For starters you can't "root" a device with a locked bootloader. Requires altering the boot.img to tell system to boot up differently and allow you access to the "restricted" file system. To access the flash portion of that requires you to open it up. One way or another you will have to unlock the bootloader to root the device. I myself just want root, I want to just remove the unwanted junk and free up that wasted space and install ad blocking software.
What each person chooses to do with the root is up to them, regardless if Asus wants to void the warranty or not. Just need little common sense and know how to use google to figure what you want to do. If your to cautious to do that then I highly suggest not touching it and leave it as is. To me its never a "think twice" once you root and have full access to the product you bought, it makes the device so much better to use and gets rid of unwanted bloatware. Especially the ad blocking apps which helps on phone contracts with capped data helps keep your data way down since ads use a lot of data.
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2nd let me shine some advise for you. For starters you can't "root" a device with a locked bootloader. Requires altering the boot.img to tell system to boot up differently and allow you access to the "restricted" file system. To access the flash portion of that requires you to open it up. One way or another you will have to unlock the bootloader to root the device. I myself just want root, I want to just remove the unwanted junk and free up that wasted space and install ad blocking software.
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Your statements sound completely wrong to me. Of course you can root without unlocking the bootloader. I have rooted two phones and my TF201, all without unlocking; I rooted the TF201 soon after buying it, and only unlocked the bootloader more than a year later.
Rooting doesn't force you to forfeit warranty service, but unlocking does. (Note that you can unroot a device before sending it in for service, but you can't "relock" an unlocked device.) So it makes perfect sense as Snake suggests to hold off on unlocking, at least until you are sure all the hardware in your device is working perfectly.
Tiger62651 said:
Update Amazon has shipped my new tablet so may be here tomorrow (i hope) if my new boot.img works and gives me root then I will pass it on, sadly though it won't be in a format in which you can just use a custom recovery, you have to flash it manually but if it works I will post how to flash it (all i need to remember is which tools to zip up in the entire SDK) LOL.
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You can use a windows app called Virtuous Ten Studio (created by Diamondback ) Senior Mod and RD. It'll unpack your boot.img to allow editing ramdisk. Heck, it'll also de-odex, decompile apks with built in support for most API levels in a windows UI. No need to mess with apktools and such.
Free version in the XDA forums. Think you have to install latest MS .Net though. Can't remember. Give it a go. If you're a ROM cooker, it's a must.
An unlocked bootloader is usually 90% of the battle when getting full root (full means system RW access). Locked bootloaders is why rooting can involve finding exploits, which is why so many root apps are out there. Not saying what worked on the Acer 500/501, 510/511 and 700/701 tabs will work for the TF701, but it's worth investigating.
Moscow Desire said:
You can use a windows app called Virtuous Ten Studio (created by Diamondback ) Senior Mod and RD. It'll unpack your boot.img to allow editing ramdisk. Heck, it'll also de-odex, decompile apks with built in support for most API levels in a windows UI. No need to mess with apktools and such.
Free version in the XDA forums. Think you have to install latest MS .Net though. Can't remember. Give it a go. If you're a ROM cooker, it's a must.
An unlocked bootloader is usually 90% of the battle when getting full root (full means system RW access). Locked bootloaders is why rooting can involve finding exploits, which is why so many root apps are out there. Not saying what worked on the Acer 500/501, 510/511 and 700/701 tabs will work for the TF701, but it's worth investigating.
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Thanks for the windows tip but I use VMware with Ubuntu installed and have my harddrive mapped as network drive to transfer files between. Much easier this way. I will check out the program though may need it for some APK altering of certain app (I hope).
Tiger62651 said:
Thanks for the windows tip but I use VMware with Ubuntu installed and have my harddrive mapped as network drive to transfer files between. Much easier this way. I will check out the program though may need it for some APK altering of certain app (I hope).
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Ha, I use a dual boot (win7 and Ubuntu). Old lappy didn't run too well with VM. Need any help, shoot me a PM. Will share what I know.
There's a few other things you can do im Ramdisk, like increase read ahead cache, run a service to update lto.dat automatically (GPS) and a few others.
I only boot to win7 when I want to unpack/repack and boot images when I do kernel builds. (I'm lazy)
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Ha, I use a dual boot (win7 and Ubuntu). Old lappy didn't run too well with VM. Need any help, shoot me a PM. Will share what I know.
There's a few other things you can do im Ramdisk, like increase read ahead cache, run a service to update lto.dat automatically (GPS) and a few others.
I only boot to win7 when I want to unpack/repack and boot images when I do kernel builds. (I'm lazy)
MD
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Yeah that works just pain to have to shut down windows to boot ubuntu. My PC is a power house, set VMware with 4gb of RAM and still not slowing my PC down LOL.
well new tablet in and little troubleshooting seems problem is bad charge cable, new one starts to charge 1/2 way in, other little flaky. but even new tablet fresh out of box wont let me unlock it so asus tw asked for screen shot of my ids, waiting reply.
I got my hands on an old Incredible S and found this great forum. I started following the steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705913, but stuck on the section 2 because revolutionary.io is unreachable atm and the key cannot be generated (though I got the revolutionary-0.4pre4.zip file from somewhere by googling it). I have no idea if I'm forsaken... It looks like the site has also been gone up and down a few times before, but I'm not sure if it's going to come back to life again.
1. Did anyone experience this before? How many days did you wait for revolutionary.io to come back up?
2. If revolutionary.io is really gone for good, can I still write a custom ROM on my Inc. S? If so, what are my options? (Many custom ROMs seem to require S-OFF...)
3. Assuming revolutionary.io comes back again later, I'm thinking of using one of ARHD 6.0, VivoKat, CyanVivo X Reborn, or even the old cm-7.2.0-vivo.zip one. My No.1 priority is stability and battery life, but I'll be keeping wireless on most of the time (without automatic syncing). I don't value eye-candies or animations (I'll turn them all off), and want maximum free memory. Still camera and FM radio should work flawlessly. What will be the right choice in such a case?
Got the same problem here, although I want to S-OFF a Desire S. But this time there is no DNS-record for the website, which looks more like "someone hasn't paid their bills" than "the server is just offline". I hope it will come back shortly!
OK, I gave up on S-OFF path and took the other path described here. I tried ARHD 6.0, VivoKat, CyanVivo X Reborn, and also the original ICS rom from HTC. All worked fine.
Edit: sorry, wrong information
poondog said:
I know this is a bit late
The team took down their old services and are only supporting the newest sunshine which is a $25 cost
Its for newer devices idk if it works on vivo and saga but thats why you dont get the connection anymore
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neither beaups nor myself had anything to do with revolutionary, nor did we have anything to do with (nor even know) it being taken down
spreading erroneous info like this, just pisses people off, and makes me deal with drama that has absolutely nothing to do with me. Something that i would rather not have to deal with.
http://rev.alpharev.nl/ <<<< try this <<
tkMOK said:
http://rev.alpharev.nl/ <<<< try this <<
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yes but do it from a linux box, or else you will get the wrong site from some reason.
http://imgur.com/647I8bP
Hi okay um I have never owned an android, nor have i ever tried to root or unlock a bootloader. I have jailbroken an IPod so many times, SO many times. I want to cry because of how confused I am.
I followed this video: How to Unlock Bootloader on HTC Desire! Works on All HTC Devices (livingandroid)
I did perfectly, no hiccups
I then followed this video: The Easiest Way To Root Any Android Device Without A Computer (2017) (The Android Guy)
This is where i STARTED to mess up. My phone wouldnt go past the HTC screen (It would start up the metro opening screen but then go back to the htc screen)
So in my genius i thought (well dang why dont i just wipe everything and it'll be good "just like my iPod")
Guys i want to cry from how dumb i am. I've never posted here. I have never had an android much less messed with one. It tells me that if i reboot the system I will have no OS. That sounds extremely bad in my head. Is there anything i can do to somehow just fix this. Anything at all? Thank you so much for any help.
From
Someone that will never try anything ever again
Yeah, going through with that last part sounds like a pretty poor idea. I don't think you're totally screwed yet, though. Try finding the *RUU* for your version on the HTC website, paying close attention to the model and carrier. In theory, the RUU alone should reset your OS back to the factory state, but it apparently doesn't work 100% of the time. If it doesn't work, say something and I'll reply with new instructions.
Good luck out there, man.
Jake
P.S. I think all you had to do to root this thing is flash SuperSU. At any rate, there's a tutorial in this forum that makes it pretty easy; you shouldn't be able to do this again if you follow it. Check it out if you get the chance.
EDIT: This tool should be able to do everything you need after you fix your current issue: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17244