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Can Root be accessed on the official 2.1 update from sprint?

I am not a newbie to rooting or flashing roms, but I have a question for anyone who knows; can the hole in software that existed on 1.5 be exorted on the official 2.1 update from sprint? I would like to know before I try to root, that way I do not accidentally brick my phone from not knowing what I'm doing. I really only want to flash a 2.2 rom, since I know that Sprint will not be providing an official update, which, disappoints me, to say the least. I know that they might lose customers to Verizon, or even Tmo, thanks to their lax attitude when it comes to providing updates. Thanks in advance.

You should run the 2.27.651.5 RUU which has the root exploit that you can use. It is found here. Scroll to the second post and download/install first. Then proceed with the first post.

Yeah, post above mine is the most recommended method for rooting. I have read that the only difference between .5 and .6 is the root exploit was patched by sprint or htc. I think they purposely let a RUU with root be released for a day or two so the smart people can get a hold of the code, but call it an error. hahaha!

is .257 rootable?

Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!

skojevac said:
Hi everyone. I tried finding info on my firmware, but somehow i couldn't find wether or not it is "rootable" it is 12.0.A.1.257, global version. Can someone confirm if it is indeed rootable. Thanks!
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YES its rootable all you need to run the doomloard's event exploit from original dev section.. happy rooting

ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES

skojevac said:
ok, I checked that thread and now have additional question for anyone who can have a time and knowledge to answer. obviously there is a new stock rom 12.0.A.2.245 for our bellowed SP. now, I have that older version 12.0.A.1.257 and though I tried updating device firmware I receive message that my phone is up to date. so I assumed this is probably due to some drug deal sony have with my operator ( the one the phone came from) and now for some reason sony would not let me update firmware (yet). so my question is next, actually there are several questions:
A. am I'm going to brick my phone if I manually download and update new firmware via flashtool regardless of sony saying my device is up to date?
B. Is this new firmware 12.0.A.2.245 so much better that is actually worth updating? (this should be A)
C. if i root this old firmware and perhaps install CW as well, and than update to the new one, am I'm going to loose both root and CW, or perhaps only CW after updating? or i will get to keep root and CW?
D. is it better to update and than root, or root and than update?
i hope this is not too much. thanks! :angel:
ps. i forgot to say, though my phone came from an operator, it is not sim locked and boot unlock status is YES
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A. no unless u r on unlocked bootloader that should brick our phone.
B. every firmware bring new advantages and disadvanteges..so i think u should upgrade it because camera has been improved! (low light photography)
C no u will loose both root and cwm
D both first update than root !! ROOT IS AWSM!!! it makes u feels that device is actually yours!!

thanks for a quick reply. so, I am going to update first and than do that "flash old kernel - root - flash new kernel" thing. and than backup the TA partition from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
I would like to save the BE and DRM keys 'cause I'm sure I'll unlock bootloader as well that entire process is what makes android so much better that sh**pple. like you said, you actually get to own your device. thanks again and thanks XDA!

[Q] Unrooting my HTC One

Hi Guys, I just got the phone (international/ non-carrier version) yesterday. Updated it to 4.3, and rooted it, following the guide from HTCOneRoot.com.
Everything is fine and dandy, as when I rooted my previous phone. But in my sheer eagerness, I didn't find out that the 4.4 was available also.
I now have a rooted phone, and I can't update it, as it goes directly to TWRP recovery when I try to install. I guess this is what it's supposed to do?
From what I can read you cannot install OTA when you have rooted your phone.
So I tried looking up how to unroot it. But this seems like a rather difficult project, and I am not sure I understand. From what I read I need to download a RUU, to install a stock rom(?) and I tried looking up this, but there are tons to select from, and I haven't the slightest clue which matches my phone. Can anyone be of assistance, as to how I can revert my root and update to 4.4, so I can root my phone with the latest android, instead? I'm not really interested in getting a custom rom on my phone.
Guess I should've read more about rooting before doing it, as I'm kind of a novice, but I'm more a trial and error kinda guy .
Thanks.
Edit: Or should I just find a custom "stock" KitKat ROM, and install that, from my current position? Is that even possible?

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Faderskibet said:
Hi Guys, I just got the phone (international/ non-carrier version) yesterday. Updated it to 4.3, and rooted it, following the guide from HTCOneRoot.com.
Everything is fine and dandy, as when I rooted my previous phone. But in my sheer eagerness, I didn't find out that the 4.4 was available also.
I now have a rooted phone, and I can't update it, as it goes directly to TWRP recovery when I try to install. I guess this is what it's supposed to do?
From what I can read you cannot install OTA when you have rooted your phone.
So I tried looking up how to unroot it. But this seems like a rather difficult project, and I am not sure I understand. From what I read I need to download a RUU, to install a stock rom(?) and I tried looking up this, but there are tons to select from, and I haven't the slightest clue which matches my phone. Can anyone be of assistance, as to how I can revert my root and update to 4.4, so I can root my phone with the latest android, instead? I'm not really interested in getting a custom rom on my phone.
Guess I should've read more about rooting before doing it, as I'm kind of a novice, but I'm more a trial and error kinda guy .
Thanks.
Edit: Or should I just find a custom "stock" KitKat ROM, and install that, from my current position? Is that even possible?
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Hey man, so to find the right ruu go here htcdev webiste, go under kernel source code and then choose device as the one and then choose carrier and download one of the matching ones.
For the other stuff I'm in the same boat as you. Just waiting for answers...I would try looking at youtube and type how to unbrick htc one and try those first. Didn't work for me but might for you.

christianpencz said:
Hey man, so to find the right ruu go here htcdev webiste, go under kernel source code and then choose device as the one and then choose carrier and download one of the matching ones.
For the other stuff I'm in the same boat as you. Just waiting for answers...I would try looking at youtube and type how to unbrick htc one and try those first. Didn't work for me but might for you.
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Thanks. I'll look that up.
I am not bricked, as the situation is now. I just have a rooted phone, working with 4.3. And I want to upgrade to 4.4.
So I guess I have to choose HTC as carrier? I live in Denmark and am unsure whether to choose EU or EU NFC as region? Also what kernel version do I want to download? I am somewhat unsure what to do next.

Faderskibet said:
Thanks. I'll look that up.
I am not bricked, as the situation is now. I just have a rooted phone, working with 4.3. And I want to upgrade to 4.4.
So I guess I have to choose HTC as carrier? I live in Denmark and am unsure whether to choose EU or EU NFC as region? Also what kernel version do I want to download? I am somewhat unsure what to do next.
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Do a fastboot getvar all, and choose the RUU that matches your MID and your CID

I've only rooted my phone so far. From what I understand I can just install a "custom 4.4" from this point, right?

Can I Take any verizon updates go back to previous versions for future possbl Unlock.

https://phandroid.com/2017/08/30/verizon-galaxy-s8-faster-face-recognition-update/
Does anyone know if I can take the current Verizon software update From Sept 1st NRD90M.G950USQU1AQGL. I Will I be able to revert back to the original stock OS version with Odin if I update it? Does SamPWND work on this or any updated OS software. I would like to get an update to allow me to use Bixby voice, the stock Rom is missing that, is there any safe update to take.
Reason I ask is that normally you need to stay on the original stock OS or downgrade if there is ever a bootloader unlock method ever found. I tried looking for this kind of info couldn't find it. Usually there is a thread with stock roms with this info but I can't find any. Any suggestions?

Yianaki said:
https://phandroid.com/2017/08/30/verizon-galaxy-s8-faster-face-recognition-update/
Does anyone know if I can take the current Verizon software update From Sept 1st NRD90M.G950USQU1AQGL. I Will I be able to revert back to the original stock OS version with Odin if I update it? Does SamPWND work on this or any updated OS software. I would like to get an update to allow me to use Bixby voice, the stock Rom is missing that, is there any safe update to take.
Reason I ask is that normally you need to stay on the original stock OS or downgrade if there is ever a bootloader unlock method ever found. I tried looking for this kind of info couldn't find it. Usually there is a thread with stock roms with this info but I can't find any. Any suggestions?
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I took the first 2 Ota updates and flashed back to original firmware without problems before I switched to unlocked firmware. Sorry for the late response.
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You should have no issue doing so as long as they don't mess with the bootloader

New to rooting, please help me out!

Help me with rooting my Huawei P10 VTR-L29
I'm new to rooting and I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how i do it step by step .
I'm not completely lost, however i really don't want to brick my phone as i don't have any more money for a new phone

Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-magisk-v15-4-oreo-t3759998
Be careful with other root methods, I read several sad stories about bricks from users who tried to root.

M1chiel said:
Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/guide-magisk-v15-4-oreo-t3759998
Be careful with other root methods, I read several sad stories about bricks from users who tried to root.
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Do you know any root that works for android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1? I don't know why, but i still haven't got the new update.

ZaKh10 said:
Do you know any root that works for android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1? I don't know why, but i still haven't got the new update.
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I would update first. Look for Firmware Finder for speeding up the updates.

M1chiel said:
I would update first. Look for Firmware Finder for speeding up the updates.
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Could you maybe guide me on updating with firmware finder and what i shouldn't do to brick my device?

ZaKh10 said:
Could you maybe guide me on updating with firmware finder and what i shouldn't do to brick my device?
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FF is pretty safe since it only tricks the original updater. All steps are clearly described by the OP in this thread (Step 4): https://forum.xda-developers.com/p10/how-to/huawei-p10-debrand-rebrand-update-guide-t3691013

Need to unlock your bootloader first and install TWRP before rooting your phone.