HTC tried to stop us. They made signed images, a signed kernel, and a signed recovery. They locked the memory. In short, the ThunderBolt is their most locked-down phone to date.
We fixed it for you. Unlike the root method we described yesterday, following the instructions below will provide S-OFF, remove signature checks, and unlock eMMC. Enjoy!
Rooting The ThunderBolt - Version 2.5
Pros
- Root with read/write access to /system
- Ability to downgrade and flash any RUU (i.e. signed firmware)
- S-OFF
- Fully unlocked bootloader
- All ThunderBolts survived testing
Cons
- Voids warranty
- Could brick your phone if you aren't careful
IT WILL WIPE YOUR DATA. IT WILL WIPE YOUR DATA. IT WILL WIPE YOUR DATA.
Android Police and Team AndIRC disclaim all liability for any harm that may befall your device, including, but not limited to: bricked phones, voided manufacturer warranties, exploding batteries, etc.
The instructions below assume you already have a strong familiarity with adb command lines - this is not for beginners.
If you’re unfamiliar with some of the terms, hit up our primers here:
- Rooting Explained + Top 5 Benefits Of Rooting
- Top Android Apps Every Rooted User Should Know About: Part 1 (Apps 1-8), Part 2 (Apps 9-16)
- Custom ROMs Explained And Why You Want Them
Credits
- Scotty2, jamezelle, jcase, and all of Team AndIRC
- Testers, especially ProTekk and Trident
- Thanks to scotty2 for WPThis
- Busybox was pulled from a CyanogenMod ROM, source should be available here
- psneuter was pulled from somewhere, credit to scotty2, source here
- All firmware credit goes to 911sniper
- nat3mil for the video guide
- Jaroslav from Android Police for editorial help
If I missed anyone in the credits, it was unintentional and I will fix it soon. Lots of people had their hands in on this project.
*** Please read the instructions in full before you attempt the process or head to IRC to ask questions. Also, make sure your battery is fully charged before taking the plunge. ***
Step 1
First, download these files:
- Downgrade RUU PG05IMG_downgrade.zip (md5sum : aae974054fc3aed275ba3596480ccd5b):
- Mirrors for the package (contains busybox, wpthis, psneuter, su, readme.txt, misc.img, and hbooteng.nb0) (md5sum : 3b359efd76aac456ba7fb0d6972de3af):
- Custom upgrade RUU PG05IMG_stock.zip (md5sum : 31478f109a56be3eb7068d97a7e9b11b):
After downloading these files, please check the md5sums!
For instructions on how to do so, see:
Windows: http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/check-md5sum-in-windows-7/
Linux: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM
Mac OSX: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=373879
If the md5sums do not match, please stop and re-download that file.
Step 2
Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push misc.img /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox
Step 3
This step will gain temp root and flash the custom misc.img. Run:
adb shell
Now the shell should display "$".
Run:
/data/local/psneuter
You will now be kicked out of adb, and adb will restart as root. Let's confirm the md5 of misc.img:
adb shell
At this point, the shell should display "#".
Run:
/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/misc.img
Output should be "c88dd947eb3b36eec90503a3525ae0de." If it's anything else, re-download the file and try again.
Now let's write misc.img:
dd if=/data/local/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
exit
Step 4
Here you will rename PG05IMG_downgrade.zip as PG05IMG.zip and place it on your SD card. Then, run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Choose the bootloader option and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. Don't freak, it's a long reboot.
Once done, reboot and delete PG05IMG.zip from your SD card.
Set up the two part exploit, to gain root and unlock MMC.
Push wpthis, busybox, and psnueter.
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push wpthis /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/wpthis
Step 5
Next, enter the following commands:
adb shell
/data/local/psneuter
To unlock eMMC:
adb shell
/data/local/wpthis
exit
Step 6
Please pay attention - this is very important. This step involves a small chance of bricking if you mess up.
To push the eng bootloader:
adb push hbooteng.nb0 /data/local/
adb shell
/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/hbooteng.nb0
If the output does not match "6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb" exactly, stop, delete it, and re-download it. Otherwise, continue.
Now we will write the new bootloader.
dd if=/data/local/hbooteng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Confirm proper write:
/data/local/busybox md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p18
If the output does not match "6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb," try again; if it still doesn't work, seek help from chat.andirc.net in channel #thunderbolt. DO NOT REBOOT.
Now, reboot your phone, rename PG05IMG_stock.zip as PG05IMG.zip and put on your SD card. Then flash it. This will upgrade you to release firmware with an S-OFF bootloader.
Next, run this command:
adb reboot bootloader
Choose the bootloader option, and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. Don't freak, it's a long reboot.
Once done, reboot and delete PB05IM.zip off of your SDCard. You are now fully rooted.
If you prefer videos, you might be interested in the following, however it uses an older method and will be slightly different:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFD8vWzMmDA
If you still have problems, come to the chat: irc.andirc.net #thunderbolt or use http://chat.andirc.net:9090/?channels=#thunderbolt.
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wow - that's a lot of steps / kinda reminds me of the og droid... i might try this tonight if i'm brave or monday, if i'm patient
Flawless victory.
did it work for you artem?
Doesn't seen too complicated. A lot of steps for sure but everything seems logical. Good thing that recovery is already available too. I am not planning on getting Thunderbolt but its nice to know that newer HTC phones are rootable.
Hopefully HTC Pyramid will be as easy to root as this phone. Once again, thanks to all of the devs involved.
This phone was not easy to root, don't be fooled by how quick it came.
Hello I got stuck on step 4. Was i supposed to download all 8 files you hav up there. Or only the first 3?
Download 3. Only open the exploit and keep the other 2 files in their zipped state. (1 is 399mb and the other is 459mb )
You will install the 459mb first and you will name it PG05IMG. Drag it to your sd card and DON'T OPEN IT. The phone will open it automatically. This will be step 4. You will remove PG05IMG from your sd card when you are done. You will name the other file PG05IMG also when you get to step 6-7 and do the same thing.
Highspeed RUU Link:
http://noodlesoftware.com/downloads/RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.0103_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_165253_signed.zip
Link works really fast -
was corrupted first time - downloading again...
What will this file do for me?
I'm pretty sure that's an older version of Verizon's firmware that is rootable. ie. this new and improved Thunderbolt ROM was too locked down to root so these guys flashed an older ROM that they knew they could root.
There are probably people still working on the original firmware that ships with the Thunderbolt and eventually a root process will exist where you only need to download one file named "PG05IMG" onto the phones SD card ... I wonder what PG05 stands for
You guys rock...just did this and everything works. Thank you so much for all your efforts on this!
Nathan
Worked Perfect !!
Thanks to all !!
Can someone make a video on this. It would be greatly apreciated.
Will there be an easy root method coming for noobs such as myself? I have never rooted before and I have absolutely no idea what I am doing even with these instructions and I don't really want to brick my phone
Yes, wait until next week. Watch @TeamAndIRC on Twitter for updates about the easy root method. Don't risk messing up your device until then. It's not worth it.
shit ive rooted my droid x the hard way and im confused by all this, let alone a noob...video would be extremely helpful!
When is 1 click root coming out for this thing?
I don't know about 1-click, but they say an easier method is about 1-2 weeks out.
Has an easier process come about for a non-techie to root his Thunderbolt?
I know I am too noob to try this, but where do I put the files to run the commands in adb like this? Can I just enter them like this, or is the directory they are located in left out of the adb commands?
You'll need the path on your local drive UNLESS you just put all the files in the same directory that you're in while running adb (which is the easiest thing to do since you can then just copy/paste the commands from the instructions - but check you copied correctly (ie., nothing missing on the end)).
Worked for me, even took a picture of the Clockwork Recovery screen on my Xoom
Only question: coming from a Droid I could select recovery options with my camera button, which does not exist on the T-Bolt. How do we select options here if the Power/Home/Menu buttons hide the recovery menu?
Awesome work and super fast to boot... I was worried that like the Inspire, S-off for the Thunderbolt would require a gold card method, which seemed fairly complicated, but this procedure is straight forward to anyone who has basic knowledge of adb. Thanks so much for making this happen... Donation coming your way on pay day...
on step 7, I am getting confused/stuck...
on the steps to remount /system and push su, is that whole chunk of 4 lines ran in one line or... I just want to know when enter is pressed in those 4 lines. Thanks
Run each line individually...
Awesome work..
If someone could answer a couple noob questions I would appreciate it.
1.) I am having a hard time pushing files, I keep getting "insufficient permissions for device". I tried from recovery, same thing. I am sure there is an easy answer to this.
2.) Which of the packages need to be unzipped?
Thanks!
nvm guys I found the answer to my own question. At the end of every line, press enter. This method works like a charm!
To Eric: Only the exploits.zip needs to be extracted. It should be extracted to your tools folder in the androidsdk
hmm looks like some rights issues,,,
BootSector:tbolt JustReboot$ ./adb shell
# mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
# /data/local/busybox cp /data/local/su /system/xbin/su
/data/local/busybox: permission denied
I get the following error:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools>adb shell
$ adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb: permission denied
$
What am I doing that renders me retarded?
I'm on step 4, ran the bootloader, let the rom flash, rebooted and removed the file. Now when I try to run the cmd I get the following message.
C:\sdk\tools>adb push psneuter /data/local/
error: device offline
Any idea's?
to Joe:
I experienced this issue many times while running this method, but it is easily fixed by disconnecting the phone from the computer and reconnecting it.
I'd also like to report an issue... root explorer is not allowing my to mount the /system/app/ folder as rw so I can delete system apps. Anyone else experiencing this problem?
Busybox issue, perhaps? Maybe if you have Titanium installed, go to its "Got Problems" button and let it install Busybox. You can use Titanium Pro to delete the system apps as well, but I saw someone on xda say Titanium was having trouble getting root.
Actually, I ran into the same issue after completing the steps. I had to reboot the phone after installing SuperUser from the Market a second time to get it to allow apps (Titanium and Root Explorer both working now).
I had the same issue. I had to reenable USB debugging on the phone. Go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn it back on. Reboot the phone, and you should be good.
Root Noob here -
Can someone define the acronyms here please?
RUU? Root uninstall utility?
adb? android ? ?
Thanks
RUU- Rom Update Utility
ADB- Android Debug Bridge
the md5sum on the exploits doesn't match on any of the mirrors. Is that okay?
thanks for the MRU
(message request update) - lol
{ Just saying thanks was too short }
Can this be done on terminal emulator?
what I meant is that i downloaded the exploits from all of the mirrors and none of them match the posted md5sum. is that okay? is the file still usable? the md5sum I get is 3b359efd76aac456ba7fb0d6972de3af.
Excellent! Thank you for the root. Just an FYI...the MD5 sum for the exploits.zip file listed above is actually the sum for the RUU_ file. (They're identical in the post.)
Shouldn't be an issue, since corruption in the zip file should be caught by the unzip program, but it might confuse some.
Thanks for spotting this, guys. We fixed it yesterday.
Thanks for pointing that out DistortedLoop. I appreciate it. I may give this a try in the morning.
I'm doing it myself right now...didn't even notice your question in the comments because I was busy typing my message after checking my MD5s on my downloads. Hopefully the guys will fix the post instructions soon to avoid confusing others.
If it helps at all, the MD5 on my exploits.zip I downloaded is:
3b359efd76aac456ba7fb0d6972de3af
Distorded,
that's exactly what my md5sum for the exploits is. Good luck rooting your TBolt
Can we use the following image? It seems newer:
RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.05.605.0_Radio_1.07.00.0108r_NV_8K_1.38_9K_1.54_release_166255_signed.zip
Or will it remove root?
Follow my tutorial to a T if you want support. It is well thought out and you will end up with current firmware in the ends via the custom ruu.
Your instructions were PERFECT. You rock. THANK YOU
im going to guess your method is windows only and Mac's are SOL...for now?
No...this works on Mac. I did it myself on one last night.
Mac actually has an advantage over Windows because we don't need to worry about installing drivers to get the phone to talk to the Mac over adb.
This could be dangerous if somebody put a wrong command.
It look pretty straightforward.
I'm going to try to implement this into SuperOneClick v2.0
I am going to respectfully have to ask you not to, without personally contacting me first. Special considerations must be taken.
Yeah, I just saw you post this same reply on somebody's thread in XDA.
I have been planning on making something alternative for NAND locked devices (simliar to what unrevoked does).
An md5 assert is probably the right way to go. Looking at these instructions, step 3 and 6 would be the "scary" part.
The rest is nothing new to what I've been doing in SuperOneClick (shell root and su install with Scott's psneuter)
I really can't see this being done in a GUI without actual pictures of what to press. Well designed images with big arrows on what buttons to press.
I'm planning on a massive rewrite of the software to support these changes. I'll shoot you a message on XDA when I have something more concrete (don't worry, won't go public without your approval)
Well if you shoot me a msg before you start, maybe it could be made easier for you.
Not really anything you caan do to stop them
Thank you so much. The instructions were pretty scary and it took me a while to get everything set up properly before I was able to execute the commands, but everything went perfectly. Doing a nand backup as we speak. Thank you again!!! Now all I need is some delicious CM7.
Wasn't difficult at all, but I'm very familiar with adb and no issues getting my Mac to recognize the phone.
For adb noobs, the instructions don't remind you to go to Settings, Applications and re-enable USB Debugging after the flashing, so if you're having trouble with adb, don't forget to that on your own.
Also, it took me two reboots to get su working, so those with root issues after finishing all the steps, don't forget to try that as well.
I'm Stuck @ Step 6:
Confirm proper write:
/data/local/busybox md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p18
If the output does not match "6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb," try again; if it still doesn’t work, seek help from chat.andirc.net in channel #thunderbolt. DO NOT REBOOT.
the irc server isn't responding and I'm getting a different output, even though my data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/hbooteng.hp0 output was the same.
Try
dd if=/data/local/hbooteng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
again, then do the md5sum command to check if it copied properly
Is there any way for the big V to know / charge for tethering once you are rooted?
Also, when skype mobile with video is released, will we just be able to download it through the market or will a custom rom have to be downloaded.
One more thing, will that May 15 date when the big V "pushes an update" out to the Thunderbolts affect a rooted Thunderbolt?
Thanks
Three good questions... I'm also hoping someone can answer these.
I'd just really like to thank you guys for all of your hard work. Worked like charm.. Thanks for the tutorial as well, donation coming your way as soon as payday gets here.
Flawless victory!! #WINNING
I'd like to thank you guys as well. Great work.
No way I'm going to try this until some sort of "easier" method materializes. I'm too chicken $h!t at the moment.
My Nexus was much easier and even that scared me initially.
Come to chat and we can help you. It really isn't that hard.
Thanks for the hard work guys, enjoying my rooted Thunderbolt this rainy morning.
Quick question that may benefit those many among us who are coming from the Droid 1. Now that we are rooted, what role does the bootloader play? or is it superseded by CW Recovery? Droid not not have an option to boot into a bootloader.
How can you save a snapshot of the original ROM before you root it so you can revert back?
Anyone knows the answer?
What are the differences between both ROM versions? I remember reading about issues with battery life and would hate to tun into these issues. Any idea when the stock ROM will be rooted?
How do you get to the IRC chat?
Stupid question but I'm on step #1 (push PSNeuter) and I get an error that says "no such file or directory".
I'm assuming I download psneuter from the link and put it... where? In the ADB folder?
You need to be typing the code from the directory the files are stored in. Unzip exploits to a folder you create on your C:\ drive. Cd\ to that folder name in terminal and then starting copying and pasting the commands.
Is the IRC down?
@ Joe Bailey - I don't know if you already found an answer to your question but for me, I had the "device offline" error in step 4 as well. Go into settings > applications > development > make sure usb debugging and mock locations are both checked.
I noticed after the first flash the screen said s-on, is that right?
Yes, that is correct
Just want to confirm this method worked flawlessly. I look forward to lot's of fun with this phone now. This was my first time using adb. I just unzipped the exploits into the sdk platform tools file, and followed all the instructions exactly as written. Awesome. Thank you so much.
could someone elaborate on how to use adb and what the heck does push mean?
You will have to do your own googling on this. It is a bridge that allows you to manipulate the phone with a command prompt. Pushing is putting things into the phone from the computer.
This worked for me perfectly. Thanks to all the developers out there that put their time and effort into this method.
I'm waiting on a new sim card from VZW in order to activate my phone. I went through steps 1-7 and got held up at 8. Since I can't connect via 3G without the new simcard, I tried connecting via wifi but I kept getting a "Unable to connect to the network" message when inputting the wifi settings on the TB. Is this related to rooting the phone and if so, is there a solution?
OKay so I've been stuck at Step 7. I got 1-6 fine, phone is S-OFF and all but whenever I do shell and psneuter on step 7, I get an "MMAP error, not permitted" am I missing something?! I can't get no answer at the chatroom so I'm hoping someone here can. Thank's in advance!
Im stuck here as well, not sure where to go
in step 6 it says If the output does not match “6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb,” try again; if it still doesn’t work, seek help from chat.andirc.net in channel #thunderbolt.
DO NOT REBOOT.
my output is reading "bfa2f3ac5eb3bcf67af23509b4081999" can someone please help. I'm scared to turn off my phone.
You are ok, reboot and start from step you. You failed to downgrade properly.
So everything works fine till I get to step four. I cannot flash this downgraded Rom. I go into bootloader and it just will not flash it. Should I redownload the Rom. It flashes and says image could not be found with more messages but it goes so fast I can't takeout the rest and goes back to the bootloader option screen. Any ideas?
I made the same mistake. 15 minutes later I realized in renaming the file PG05IMG.zip I was actually renaming it to PG05IMG.zip.zip. Check that it should work.
Turning this into a one click root as we speak.
With Justin Case's blessing? I will donate
Please contact me before you do it, I can make your life 100x easier.
help
how do you put ruu onto sd card?
which PG05IMG.zip do I put?
stuck in middle
Justin, I need your help PLEASE!! I'm attempting to root my t-bolt and I'm at step 7 on my T-bolt and I'm stuck. I downloaded the RUU (399MB) and did not open it. I sent it straight to my SD card as I did with the 459MB from step 4 (which worked perfectly). It sits as PG05IMG at the bottom of my card as a zip file (unopened).
When I hit the adb reboot bootloader the update starts and the blue line goes up and starts loading, then the brown line goes up...BAM..that when it takes me back to the bootloader and does not ask me to update, just reboot,recover, etc...
I'm lost. What could I be doing wrong.
I've received a lot of help but maybe I'm dense.
Any help would be wonderful
Thanks
Dave
You left me no contact info....
thank gooooodddd!!!!
I'm all ears on the one click root method. Will donate right now just tell me where lol...
My first question ....of many I'm sure ... my first action (after downloading the required files) was to unzip the exploit.zip to my SDK platform-tools folder. After I completed the unzip I noticed the misc file is zipped as well. Do I leave it zipped insided the platform-tools folder?
First off, I am a noob to rooting, but have been enjoying android since 1.6 ony old cliq. I now have a beautifully rooted Thunderbolt. ( THANKS TO YOU HARDWORKING GENIUSES) Rooted last nite, followed the instructions above to the T. Havent installed a custom ROM, but plan to. Root confirmed by TB and SU. One prob. No camera. What do I do next. Please help me.
Flawless tut thank a million guys!!!
One question, I have root with now problems, but the "fix permissions" from ROM Manager says "an error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!" should i just run chmod 777 as SU in terminal emulator from the phone, or not worry about it....?
(EDIT TO ABOVE)
Flawless tut thanks a million guys!!!
One question, I have root now with no problems, but the "fix permissions" from ROM Manager says "an error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!" should i just run chmod 777 as SU in terminal emulator from the phone, or not worry about it....?
I think I figured out the answer to my own question....the misc.zip is in fact the misc.img that will get pushed....at least that's what I think anyways
Yes keep both files zipped except the exploit.zip folder
Thanks...1st timer...but I feel confident going into this that I will get it right.
As long as you READ the whole tut BEFORE start and follow EVERY step EXACTLY as written....you will get it right with no problems.
Is step 4 asking to rename file RUU_Mecha...(the first download link)
yes that is correct
I'm at step seven and just before I start there I pasted the Custom RUU to my SD but bootloader will not flash it...keeps taking me back to fastboot....Any thoughts
sweet just changed boot screen on thunderbolt weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
step 4 you rename RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.0103_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_
165253 to PG05IMG.zip
Step 7 you use PG05IMG.zip.
I hope this makes sense.
yeah ... made sense ....was already there with the renaming ... it was the PG05IMG.zip (Custom RUU) ... when flashing it from my sd the bootloader didn't like it. So I deleted it from the SD and my PC, re-downloaded it, pasted it to the SD and then I was off to the races....
Thanks again for the help!
as soon as i find a pic i like im changing the HTC logos
Nice! I've rooted several phone, but think i'll just wait for one click.
its no so bad took me about 30min tops
Finally enjoying rooted thunderbolt goodness!
Thanks for great instructions guys!
Awesome, thanks for all the hard work! I hate the bloatware and needed this badly. Your instructions got me rooted!
Just an FYI if you are planning on using the Wifi Tether app on the market after the free mobile hot spot is gone.....it does not give you 4g speeds. i just tested it and i only get 3g speed. I hope you guys are planning on coming out with a Verizon Wifi Hotspot hack...!!!!!
Will verizon know how much data has been used for tethering? or is that only possible before the rooting?
I have been rooted since Aug. 2009 with my Moto Droid 1, and have never been "caught" by Verizon. Rumor has it that they are developing a way to "Catch" people that are tethering, but if this is so give it a week or so and someone will crack that too lol. Remember, there is always someone out there smarter than the people at Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Microsoft.....and so on and so on.....
So everything works fine till I get to step four. I cannot flash this downgraded Rom. I go into bootloader and it just will not flash it. Should I redownload the Rom. It flashes and says image could not be found with more messages but it goes so fast I can’t read the rest and goes back to the bootloader option screen. Any ideas?
hey j what about a video tutorial??? pleeeaaassseeee
I agree a vidoe would be so much better. I've been workin on this for four day and I cant get the bootloader to load the downgraded rom.
As a fellow droid-noob, I offer this link to using abd (android bridge debugger)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/11/23/adb-android-debug-bridge/
Another, shorter version.
yea but we need a walkthru lol
Great guide! The only real problem I had was with the old RUU; I think the first download was corrupted so I just had to re-download it and then everything went off without a hitch.
One question though: For some reason, the Android Market on my phone uses the old interface, whereas before I used the updated android market (the streamlined one where all of an app's information was on one page). I was told this should update automatically, but it's been about 16 hours and still nothing has changed in the Market. Is there a particular reason for this?
just rooted and only have 1x data now tried several reboots any help would be nice
same here!!!!!!!!
Just be patient with it... After a few minutes (and a few reboots) 3G will come back.
when I download the files on my computer it doesn't download as a zip folder. It just a file that looks like a tiny white sheet of paper any ideas?
that is most likely due to a bad download and a corrupted file. download again
what gives? my sowngrade file checksum is correct. i renamed it moved it to sd card and my phone wont flash
AMAZING WORK!!! To literally everyone in the credits, GREAT JOB! You guys are perfect at what you do and thank you so much for sharing to the public
GREATLY APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!
To people who are wondering if this is hard... Well I had no idea what ADB was, was always used to one-click roots;)
This method is simple as long as you go in with open eyes and not hard headed ha, read step by step.
Only problem I had was when I tried to rename the RUU i was putting '.zip' at the end of it.. when it is already a zip file. Do NOT put .zip if you are having problems with it not flashing it. Should be 'PG05IMG' instead of naming it 'PG05IMG.zip'
Anways great job guys extremely appreciate the time and effort put into this!!
it is actually PG05IMG.zip, however windows likes to treat users like puppets and hide the extension. Sorry for the confusion.
Thanks!
How do I unroot and go back to the stock ROM?
Do I need to ignore OTA updates when I'm rooted?
Wanted to give props to everyone who rooted the Thunderbolt. I'm a total noob but figured out "everything" I needed to do to root on this site!
Thanx
Any updates on the easier root status? this sounds simple enough but if an easier route its going to be available I will just wait
where are the usb drivers? d/l sdk but did not see usb driver folder? need drivers for windows 7 32bit
Having problems with drivers too. Google drivers do not work?
I guess the concensus is to download HTC Sync. Did that. Took a while. Everything else seems good. Will prolly mess around with the stocker for a week then root it. Thanx again for all the info.
Just wanted to say i was a total NOOB about all this 2 days ago, but with research and a lot of reading I was able to root my phone sucessfully! Great guide and the vid was a good help too. The only thing I had to change was to take off the ".zip" on the file when you rename it. Otherwise, the phone wouldn't take it.
Thank You.
I just rooted my Thunderbolt.
Justin, please help. I rooted and was using the 4g just fine and rebooted multiple times no problem. But now I only get intermittent 1X. Sometimes it won't have any mobile network at all
I'm having the same problem as Chris...
I booted into the recovery and did a factory wipe and then it worked. Some were saying that Verizon was just having LTE problems this morning?
Verizon network wide outage, my unrooted phones are having the same issue.
good to know thank you Justin.
I dialed *#*#4636#*#* to get into network settings and switched my preferred nwetork type to "LTE mode" under "Phone Info". Now I have 4G again, and it's working great.
mine is working normally now too without doing the above so you can probably switch it back.......if ya want to i think i might keep it on strictly 4g for a while to see the results....
I am officially having radio problems now too. hrmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I am having 4g issues after rooting as well. Prior to rooting I had great 4G service, now I'm switching between 1X and 3G at best. Any thoughts on this?
Verizon network wide outage, my unrooted phones are having the same issue. Please see above.
Is there going to be a method coming out that doesn't involve wiping data? I don't mind if it's not 1 click i just don't want to lose my data.
Is the file in step one supposed to say invalid when u double click on it? I have downloaded from all 3 mirrors and they all say that
I did the same thing, says invalid but its not, if you use winrar it will open it and show you
Awesome it worked . Had a random reboot after flashing the downgrade RUU, But I rebooted phone and adb and it worked!!!!! Thank you all for your hard work. I now know how to use adb!!! Well a little lol.
Choose the bootloader option and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. Don’t freak, it’s a long reboot.
Ok I'm stuck here. Never had the option to upgrade. Did a quick process then came back to bootloader screen.
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
HBOOT USB
IMAGE SRC
Any ideas what i should do?
Ok.... I installed superuser and Rom manager everything works flawless but I cant go to clockwork recovery it goes directly to boot loader and it still says S-ON some how... Is there something I missed ?
I have rooted the TB, and everything was working. Then market place keep shutting down. SO i try to install CM 7 using
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/install-cyanogenmod-7-custom-rom-on-verizon-htc-thunderbolt/ Instruction.
Now my phone come on and when i push the power button, it restart all the time and i cant get to use it.
I can get into Clockwork Mod Recovery by taking battery out and restart. it would go into the Clockwork Mod menu. I tried to reinstall by install zip from sdcard with stock firmware rename PG05IMG. "Cant open /sdcar/PG05IMG.zip(bad)"
How can i get my TB back ?
Watch out for blogs, some blogs will post bad information, and poor tutorials just for the user hits and ad revenue. (not us)
Follow our tutorial to fix your problem that AddictiveTips' tutorial caused.
Skip the MISC section. email justin@androidpolice.com if you have problems.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/03/26/tutorial-how-to-un-root-the-htc-thunderbolt-and-return-it-to-stock/
Thanks for quick response. I am now back on stock. I will now root it again. Do u know where I can download custom Rom. Is the paid rom manager the only safe place to do so ? I like to see what I am getting before hand as well maybe a screen shot of it. Keep up the good work
Check out XDA, read user reviews before flashing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=943
I just rooted my TB & immediately began the process on my wife's TB, however I'm having problems during step 4 after the flash & reboot. When I typed the 4th command my DOS window closed unexpectedly. I reopened the window and retyped all the commands in Step 4, but now in Step 5 /data/local/psneuter gives me a reply of failed - Operation not permitted. Please help!
Couple of questions 1.This step will gain temp root and flash the custom misc.img. Run:
adb shell
Now the shell should display "$".
Run:
/data/local/psneuter
You will now be kicked out of adb, and adb will restart as root. Let’s confirm the md5 of misc.img:
adb shell
At this point, the shell should display "#".
Mine displays the #right away. 2. How do you "flash" the files, and 3.is the RUU suppose to not be able to show on the PC? Sorry for the noob questiond
Is the person in the video tutorial doing it that fast to be a dick? Yeah, nice way to show n00bs and advanced users...in light speed. Congrats.
download the video to your pc and watch it - it should run at normal speed.
Couple of questions 1.This step will gain temp root and flash the custom misc.img. Run:
adb shell
Now the shell should display “$”.
Run:
/data/local/psneuter
You will now be kicked out of adb, and adb will restart as root. Let’s confirm the md5 of misc.img:
adb shell
At this point, the shell should display “#”.
Mine displays the #right away. 2. How do you “flash” the files, and 3.is the RUU suppose to not be able to show on the PC? Sorry for the noob questiond
Same questions here!!, also how do you put things on your sd card?
Really new
in step 4 where do you rename downgrade file and How do you del pg50 img from sd card
The first file (RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.0103_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_
165253) is the one you rename. Make sure the USB connection type is set to Disk drive so that you can access the SD card in the phone through windows explorer. Then just place the renamed zip file on the root of the SD card. Then go ahead and flash.
After rebooting check that the USB connection type is set to Disk drive, and then access the SD card through windows explorer to delete it.
I downloaded 3 files and used the 459mb to my sd card and I was able to get through Step #4 perfectly. I went through to #7. This is where I just lost it. I did the same download and (399mb) and put it as an zip file (unopened) at the bottom of my sd card (not in a file). I went through the same procedure as I did in step 4 but this time I did not get all the way through.
I'm so bummed right now as I have been at this all day. I guess I don't understand the jargon. the file is named PG05IMG just as it was named in step 4 (although a different file. I'm lost
Justin is the greatest. Patient and helpful.
Thanks so much!!
Someone else asked above but it wasn't answered... would it be possible to do this using Terminal Emulator instead of adb?
When I tried to root my phone, the root worked but the phone does not seem to detect anything other than 2G networks. Anyone else seen this?
I was wondering, has anybody done this using a Mac? If so, then would I have to run terminal in su to perform the rooting of my phone?
I had tried this process and using the videos that nat3mil posted on YT. I have gotten to step 4 and made it to the part where it is supposed to ask if i want to upgrade. Well it does not. It keeps going to bootloader and so i cant do anything past that. Is there an explanation? I have also just read the one-click root seems easier. If i try that do i need to undo any of what i have done so far? Any help is greatly appreciated i am a longtime BB user but am only a few weeks on the Android platform.
Thanks
Rename it and take the .zip off the end of the name and that should be your fix
When I try to run Rom Manager, I get this error. An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands"
Any suggestions?
Also, I went through all the step and followed the directions completely to the T. Titanium backup says that I do not have root access.
I did the Easy Root method and had a computer problem before the last flash now I have the 605.10, I tried to run the "return to stock by jcase". It wont work I don't have root, should I just do the Unlock Bootloader by jcase ? Thanks for your Help
Should have said the computer problem was a blue screen and reboot, the phone and computer seem to be working fine.
Thanks for any Help !
I have one more question before i initiate the root process. I read certain things in the guide like "Set up the two part exploit, to gain root and unlock MMC." does this mean that this is going to be done in the following lines being entered into the cmd? or do i need to set something up on my own? Also in step 6 when i put the custom RUU on the SD card and "Flash it" what exactly is flashing. Pardon me if it is something simple. I just want to make sure that i get everything correct. Thanks
Successfully rooted and installed several root required apps but Titanium is the only one that isn't working. It's not able to get root access. Questions if my tbolt is rooted and Rom has Busybox. Suggestions/help pls
Problem solved.
I am stuck at the same place as several other people namely end of step 6 where I reboot into bootloader to flash the second RUU. I get stuck in the "loop" during flashing of checking PG05IMG.zip then bounced back to home screen of bootloader without an option to update. I have checked MD5sum, deleted and re-downloaded RUU, and confirmed it is named properly. Any ideas?
I successfully rooted!! Yes! However when I go to "fix permissions" in rom manager I get this error msg: "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!"
Ok I give?
I tried the IRC chat and could not log in? I clicked on the link above put in my screen name with #thunderbolt and got a pop up error about a server restarted and to refresh screen did that and nothing? I'm batting one for three... at least I rooted!!
Well i need to express how easy this root method was. I followed it to the T and after solving my typing .zip i had ZERO issues with the process. I thank all of the developers and all the people that commented and answered some of my own questions.
I am now rooted and looking to set up my Tbolf the way i want to!
Thanks again
Just rooted my Thunderbolt this morning. Thank you to all the people that worked on this rooting!
ok im a noob to android phones n hacking n rooting stuff but ive allways wanted to learn how. now i know there is a few links at the top that educates a lil bit on rooting but i want to know as much as possible about this stuff before i try nething on my htc thunderbolt its my first droid phone so be patient with me lol. i dont want to f up my phone so if neone could help n give me some more links to stuff i should read up on n get edumacated on itd be greatly appreciated.
oh n another thing for some stupid reason my comp wont detect my sd card wen i put in my computer so if neone has any ideas on how to fix this thatd be awesome all i have is a motorola micro sd adapter n it aint working, i have like three of them n none of them work lol.
Worked perfectly! Thanks everyone!
I know there's automated methods now, but I would rather know where the problem was in the process if I had any. Only hickup was that when i'd reboot i had to turn off usb debugging and back on for it to connect. I certainly learned a lot from this process...
Thanks again!!!
Help! I was able to go through the whole process without any problems, however now that it is back up it is not able to find my correct location. The weather and apps think I am in Koulikoro Africa (I am in New Jersey). Also after installing superuser and trying to run titanium backup it tells me I don't have root access..
The location thing has nothing to do with root. Go to settings, location, and uncheck Google location service and check VZW. Don't ask me why...as for titanium, go to "problems" and let it install busybox. It's version will stay in the titanium folder on your SD, and it will work fine after that.
Ok so i installed the new busybox and titanium is now working, thanks! I unchecked the Google locator but the weather widget won't work without it. Is there any way to fix that?
I had an issue with step 4 when you Choose the bootloader option and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. I does not ask me to upgrade is there a reason why? And one more thing does it matter if the 3 downloaded files are in winrar files?
I had an issue with step 4 when you Choose the bootloader option and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. I does not ask me to upgrade is there a reason why? And one more thing does it matter if the 3 downloaded files are in winrar files? Please I need to know.
Can I re-root it, let's say, if I have an s-on bootloader instead of an s-off? or will that somehow brick it?
it must be s-OFF to be rooted. Start at #1 again and move forward SLOWLY.
If you don't get to s-OFF then we'll start again until you are rooted
Remember....you MUST rename your 2 large files PG05IMG!!! Also do NOT include .zip as the file already has it but it's hidden. I ran into that several times.
One file is 459mb and the other is 399mb.
Download them but DO NOT OPEN THEM. Send the entire zip file to your sd card and your phone will open it by itself.
Alright. Thanks so much for your speedy response
you guys are amazing
Open a file on your desktop and name it whatever you want. Emily for example.
You cannot put 2 files with the same name in the same folder so rename one (temporarily) PG05IMG459 and the other PG05IMG399. Before you extract the 459mb to your phone, take off the 459 and send it as PG05IMG...just like that. It will open and you will gain temporary root.
Remember, after you go through to step 6 (a little later) you will do the same thing but this time with the 399mb file. You MUST remove the 399 from the PG05IMG and send it exactly like that PG05IMG and you will gain final root. DO NOT ADD .ZIP to either file or you will not gain root. It is already attached to the PG05IMG. You just can't see it because it is hidden. Don't worry about it. IT WILL WORK.
As soon as you complete step 4 you will notice at the top of the bootloader screen that it now says s-OFF......Hoooowahhhh
So neither file should be a "zip"? They should just be normal folders?
That is correct. It will not recognize anything besides PG05IMG..
Need some help here. Get to step 4 renamed fill to PG05IMG.zip only 1 zip
and get to bootloader and it says no image found. Have downloaded all there listed and the top of the page and get the same problem and ideas on whats going on? please help.
doug
Doug, Read the previous posts that I sent to Emily. Get rid of the .zip. It is already there (you just can't see it) You are renaming these files PG05IMG (nothing else). You can't have 2 files with the same name so you are renaming them PG05IMG, but only one at a time.
I have rooted with s off, Rom Manager shows up in SU, unable to "fix permissions" in Rom Manager, says: "error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands" any suggestions?
Thanks
Your instructions were right on! First time rooting my phone! Thank you very much! I will never rock stock again. Goodbye bloatware!
The video already shows 3 folders on his computer... Am I suppose to download all 8 mirrors? And when I do they come up as files not 3 folders that's in the end of video 1. I'm confident in rooting my phone just want to get started correctly. Any help would be appreciated. Ty
@ Chuck....Download Titanium Backup and click problems. It will ask to fix busybox. You say yes and the problem will be solved.
@ Chris...I understand it's a little confusing.
Download one from each. Just use each Galaxy. Three different downloads. You will notice that the first file is 459mb, the second one under mirrors with busybox etc... is very small and the third is 399 mb.
Keep asking if you still have troubles. We'll get you rooted.
Ty for the reply and help gonna start root here in a few min.
I dont get an update option on step four . Any help would be great.
Ok. When you get to step 4 you MUST change the name of the file to PG05IMG.
Do NOT add .zip to the file and Do NOT open the file...It MUST be kept in its zip state. The program will open it automatically
yup...got it. had to delete the file i use later so my phone would allow me to name the file exactly like i need to. it would automatically put 2 behind it because i have another file named the same way. it took the update and im movin on thru the steps. appreciate your help.
Remember...You MUST name the third file
the same thing again (399mb file) also.
PG05img.
completed the process...first time ever rooting a phone. thank you justin for posting all this information(the videos were great help) and thank you dave for your help. anyone who is interested in trying this just follow all the directions down to the t and you will be fine. thanks again everyone!!!!
Awesome. Now the fun starts.
Pick a rom... I went with "The Perfect Storm". I am stable to 1.62GHZ.
There are so many to choose from.
Put this, Android Forums, and XDA on your desktop. New stuff daily.
Have fun!!!
Ok will do. I'll start with the Rom u suggested since I'm a beginer at this. One question...is it ok to delete apps I don't use now or should I freeze them out with a root app?
Freeze them or uninstall them with Titanium Backup. Also install SETCPU. Imperative for changing your speeds.
86 that stock junk. You didn't spend the last few hours rooting for stock.
Go to one of the forums and load something to your liking. There is SOOOOOO much to choose from. Get some speed. I loaded the
Thunderbolt_1766_v2. It flies and you wont be using 1GHZ anymore. More Like 1.76 GHZ. A lot faster and equally stable.
Just my favorite for the moment but new roms are coming out every third day or so. It's awesome. I'm new to this also but it is fun to play.
Thanx man! Really appreciate all the input and help!
Hello, I rooted my phone last night and this process worked perfect, I just got caught on the double .zip in step four. My phone was rooted with s-off. Now here is my problem, I flashed a new kernal today using rom manager, I made sure It was compatiable with a T-bolt it flashed properly and is still on my phone but I LOST ROOT!. When I go Into bootloader It just starts to update the last PG05IMG 399mb file without giving me a chance to get into recovery. and states "do not power off device". Ive tried three times. everything I had acess to is gone. I cant find anybody else who has had this problem. HELP???? any ideas do I have to do the whole process over????
Hey man all you need to do is rename that zip file and put something at the end like PG05IMG.zip.bak and then you can get into recovery:)
Thanks good Idea. did that , can get to recovery now. still have s-off. so some of its still there. I used root checker from the market and it gave me a line: /system/bin/su: no such file or directory /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory
SU binary not found in the system declared PATH
It also stated that busybox is not in the declared path.
the only xbin codes are in step 7. do i need to repeat the process from there or do i have to un-root the whole thing and start from scratch?????
Thanks for helping a NOOB.
@ Jeff C.,
Did you download Titanium backup?? If yes, open it and click on problems. click on busybox and you should be good.
I do have Titanium. It says also I have no root. I let it download a new busybox with no luck. Thanks
OK! No problem. Go back to step 7.
Your pushing of su did not take. It happens.
Start with step 7 and report back to me
Ill do that after I get home later and let you know. THANKS
dave, that did it. repeated step 7. rebooted. flashed new kernal, I GOT FULL ROOT BACK!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SIR
It's SHOWTIME!!! Download SetCPU and Astro file manager.
I had to bail on step 4 last night. Had zero problems and will be ready to continue tonight. My question is do I need to start over from step 2 or can I just pick up at step 5??
OH!! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and yours and everyone elses work. I thank you in advance for your response!!
If you have temporary root (s-OFF) then just continue...If not, (s-ON) then start again and remember you MUST change BOTH of the files to PG05IMG not PG05IMG.ZIP before loading them and DO NOT OPEN EITHER FILE
(The 459mb or the 399MB). Your phone will do it automatically!!!
That was super fast response!! I really appreciate the quick reply. I just checked and it says (s-on) so it looks like I will be able to start fresh which is what I wanted to do anyway!! One more question...If rooted will I still get OTA updates?? The reason I am asking is because I am rooting to get rid of bloatware and make some appearance changes--nothing to crazy--just do not want to get in over my head too fast...I want to "wade" in the lake before I swim in the ocean!! haha
You need to start fresh from the beginning. S-on means no root has been applied.
There are several great roms that have ad blocks. Let's get you rooted first. I have only been rooted for a month or so but you can't "wade"..it too addictive because there is SOOOO much to choose from. There are literally hundreds of roms to choose from. I have tried 7 until I came across "The Perfect Storm" which I love and I have the Thunderbolt 1766_V2 speed rom which is overclocked to 1.65 GHZ stable. That's a lot faster than 1.0.
Anyway download adb for dummies first and then download one of EACH file ( I just use each GALAXY to avoid confusion).
After you download those 3....make a file and name it Joey G. Take those 3 files and place them in the Joey G. file. You will remove the files one at a time (the 459mb first. The 399mb doesn't come until step 7).
When you remove the 459mb file, right click on it and rename it PG05IMG and DO NOT OPEN IT. Leave it in its zip file state and DON'T add . zip to the PG05IMG. It is already there but its hidden. I ran into this more than once. You will do the same thing again with the 399mb file later. Don't forget in step 7 to rename it the exact same thing and way that you did the 459mb file. We'll get you there!!
HAHA--I know what you mean about addiction!! I could not stop putting leaked OS's on my blackberry phones but it was quite a bit simpler process. I have my home computer already set up with all downloads and adb. I should be able to start right off with step 2. I do not anticipate any problems but I get home at 5:30 central time and should be "swimming by 6 or 7. I would like to flash a rom but will need some help with that I am sure--but like you say once i get going it could get out of control--LOL! Thanks again for the quick responses and thanks in advance for the questions I will probably have tonight!!
Dave please help me if you are out there!!
I am hung on and its on Step 5 and says for me not to reboot I really need help and I cannot seem to ge to the help page--HELP
At my son's game. Be back in an hour or so
My phone seems to be fine I just unplugged and rebooted for the hell of it!! It came back up but with a very weak radio it seems and some different apps that I did not have before. Of course the phone was wiped but I dunno need some help with a restore I guess. I tried to do a check for system updates and it gives me an error for that but other than that data and cell service work. another thing that is weird is that my wife no longer get my custom ringtone when i call her?? I hope you get home soon and point me in the right direction. thanks for your time in advance
its also telling me my navigation is no longer available in my location??? what gives?? lost
Joey, you need to start over. You didn't complete the guide. I updated the guide before noticing your comments, my advice is to redownload and do the new guide. It is safer and easier.
Hey Joey,
Sorry i was out and then I think the site was down. Tried your e-mail but your domain is not working.
Do you have s-OFF or S-on??
I am not sure I cannot seem to get it to boot into the hboot screen??
Nevermind finally got it to work I have S-on
OK!! Let's start from scratch. You MUST be S-OFF if you are to obtain root.
I want you to start at step 2 and continue THROUGH step 4. I am assuming you already downloaded adb for dummies.
We need to move forward from there.
When you get to step 4 do it SLOWLY and run all adb. Remember to not open up any zip files or they will not work. Also, you MUST rename the 1st and third file PG05IMG and do NOT add .zip. As soon as you complete step 4 you will go from S-ON to S-OFF. This is temporary root and you're on your way.
You will do the exact same thing again with the 3rd file but not until step 7
thank you I am doing it now will get back to you when In a few
S-ON is no good. We need S-OFF.
Do what I have stated on my last post and we'll move forward.
Start with adb push psneuter /data/local/ and do all 5 in step 2 and don't leave out anything including the / after local etc...
when you get to step three start with
adb shell
give me a second--working on it now
When you get to step 4 Here you will rename PG05IMG_downgrade.zip as PG05IMG.zip but do NOT put the .zip after PG05IMG. It is already there but you can't see it, it's hidden!!! Place it on your SD card. Then, run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
As soon as you are done with the above command..STOP... Reboot!!!!!
i have had zero problems so far and I have just typed exit and will do step 4 soon. the file is still downloading b/c i deleted all old files and started fresh. I have just typed exit and awaiting the completion of my last file to download. unfortunately it is the one i need first haha--12 minutes remaining--and in case by some miracle I forget --thank you so much for helping me !!
Ok!. When it starts scrolling (takes 5 minutes or so..it will say S-OFF....your home free
In about 60 seconds I will be doing the adb reboot bootloader--download took forever!!
OK! After it scrolls...Stop...and REBOOT or you get to try it again. It should say S-OFF
rebooting now--SO i need to go back into the boot loader to check for s-off??
finished with those steps
It will say it at the top.
Not to worry if you didn't get to see it.
Next...
copy and paste
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push wpthis /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/wpthis
made it to step 6--should I just follow the instructions above
ok. keep going
When you get to the point where it says do not reboot.....stop and double check that your info matches. If everthing is ok then REBOOT and stop. We will continue at that point but do not do the PG05IMG for the second time yet.
I am at that point how do i reboot?? just cycle the phone or use the commands?? I think you mean for me just to turn phone off and on correct??
Just press and hold the button on the top of your device until it asks for a reboot or just shuts down, then fire it back up again
Got it covered--I thought I was more tech savvy--evidently I am turning into my grandfather--lol--Phone is rebooted an ready to go
Just to be clear at this point (HAHA) I need to delete the first one off the card then add the stock zip?? And this new one is 400 mb not 399?? Just wanting to be thorough--I cannot do this again tonight--I am tired!! And I know you are tired of messing with me!! But I do appreciate it
The homestretch. Take the last file that you have (399mb) and name it PG05IMG
DO NOT ADD .ZIP. Flash it like you did in step 4.
Then enter adb reboot bootloader
Choose the bootloader option, and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes.
It will take a little time
Man I do not know how to thank you!! Not only I am rooted-- I learned a ton of great information. Thank you just doesn't seem to cover it. I am in the final stages but I see S-OFF and no problems--thank you so much for all your help!!
No problem. Don't load too much into your phone yet. Tomorrow you need to download a good rom and get rid of the stock rom. Get some speed...At least a 1.4 or better. I have the Thunderbolt 1766_V2 and I love it.
Download SETCPU...you're going to need it.
Astro File Manager,and most importantly Titanium backup to go with your rom manager.
As soon as you download titanium backup hit problems and press busybox.
Then get adfree to get rid of all ads.
Freeze or dump the apps that you don't like after you download a new rom in titanium backup.
Good night.
Yes. Delete the first one that is 459mb
remember..DON'T OPEN IT. It needs to stay in its zipped state. The phone will open it automatically
First I would like to say how impressed I am with the aggregate of knowledge and experience to be found here. Second, scrolling through these exchanges is pretty darn entertaining as well as educational.
Having said that, I have questions of my own that I have not found addressed here.
My first question has to do with the 459 and 399 downloads. Why do you suppose Winzip opens the 399 file without any problem, yet reports the 459 file as "corrupt?"
Of course I'm not about to attempt to open these files and "push" them to the SD card because there's no reason to do so in the first place.
I just find it peculiar that after several downloads from two different sites that this is the case.
I haven't attempted to root my TB yet.
Perhaps since the unzipping of the files actually happen within the TB under a Linuxish environment, the "corrupt" status reported by Winzip is immaterial.
Is there any experience out there about this topic?
Best of luck to everyone
Greg
Article doesn't tell you to open them. One of them is signed by HTC, altering the file would break the signature. Some lesser programs like winzip choke on these signed images.
aka Don't open them and winzip is junk
As I stated in my earlier post,
"Of course I’m not about to attempt to open these files and “push” them to the SD card because there’s no reason to do so in the first place."
This was written to indicate that your point about not pushing the unzipped file to the device was understood.
Your point about breaking the HTC signature explains why the 459 file gets reported as corrupt under Winzip and requires no further castigation of Winzip as "junk."
I disagree with you about your characterization of Winzip as junk. It effectively unpacks the exploits.zip file; a useful and necessary process in the quest to achieve root, so I don't understand your assessment of it as "junk."
Winzip clearly does not unzip signed files, that's all you need to say.
You have provided people a great deal of useful information in this forum. You should feel good about that.
Failure to provide reasoning behind your characterization of Winzip as junk amounts to a reckless characterization of a product that has done much good in the world.
Unsupported statements such as these are is a quick road to ruining your overall credibility.
Thanks for your help though.
Cheers.
How about the fact it just does not follow the RFC, and breaks compatibility.
My credibility is not my concern, but it seems to be your's.
If Justin says it....take it to the bank.
Follow the instructions I gave (credit to Justin/the author) to Joey in the previous posts and you should have no problem
Does this updated method install the new leaked RUU that fixes 4G/3G problems, camcorder audio, battery life, etc.? Or will I need to download it and flash it separately after the root process is done?
No it does not. This tutorial returns you to stock firmware rooted.
The leak RUU needs more testing before I integrate it.
Thank you for the reply! Going to attempt rooting on my lunch break today. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Sorry to get into it Jcase...
It is your post and you help EVERYONE so tirelessly including me. I have become very protective of those that do so much for others. This greg is a troublemaker with nothing to bring to the table.
Just an update--all is well with my phone and root was achieved
I know... I was there with you!!
@Gregory.. I suppose you just come on this board to create problems?? If you don't want to be part of the solution then just stay away. This forum is to help people. The author is entitled to his opinion. Are you the zip file police???
Cheers!!!
@ Joey...Glad it worked out. What rom did you choose??
@jcase
Your credibility is everyone's concern.
Re: RFC, citation please.
@Dave
No one is talking to you. Butt out. Go try to mix in someplace else.
kthxbye.
Greg,
My credibility is not my concern, I really have never cared what random people on the internet thought of me. If I did, I would be one sad person.
RE: credibility, citation please.
I am not your personal research assistant, and this article is not about winzip. If I write an article about winzip, I promise I will do a thorough break down, and explain why I dislike it, and why your should too.
@Greg
Piss off scumbag.
Find another place to peddle your drivel.
We all appreciate and respect jcase.
You, on the other hand, are an idiot and should be banned from these boards!!
Cheers!!
Dave,
Thank you, I don't ban people from comments, and he really isn't doing much other than some minor trolling.
You take care of everyone elso so you shouldn't have to listen to some troll that has nothing better to do than start trouble.
Thanks again for all you do for all of us. Your help to me has made it a pleasure to help others on the board that ask. Emily, Joey etc...AND, I'm a noob also. Proudly, but learning!!!!
I leave for a little while and this place gets heated!! haha--@jcase--instructions are amazing--@dave--your help was wonderful!! I have already flashed my first rom today and I am thoroughly enjoying--(virus/airbone senseless) and as I said I have become addicted already!! I am wanting to try another and was thinking about the one you mentioned (the perfect storm) and was wondering if you were still enjoying or if youhave moved on.
Hey Joey,
I think the world of Justin. He IS the reason that I was able to help you. I don't appreciate people coming on his post and criticizing him.
Anyway,
I love my "Perfect Storm". Try it or try another.
Have fun.
Have a question about flashing the radio first then the rom?? been trying to search around and find some instructions but no good--wanting to flash bamf remix but I have to flash new radio first--tried putting the file on sd card and use CWR but it would just abort installation. Can you give the the quick step through guide?? And I understand about that other guy--i would feel the same way!!
Hey Joey,
I'm at a party so i can't help tonight. Go to xda and download it. Go to t-bolt development and go to all things root. You'll find the new 1.5 version woth the fix for the radio. I had others ask about that same problem yesterday.
If you still have problems tomorrow, I'll be happy to help you out when I'm at my computer.
Sounds great!! Have fun and be safe!! (I am getting old)
i've got zero experience with ADB, but have been a developer for many years. took me two hours total but works as advertised on my new t-bolt.
Here's something I think may help people: I had a hard time getting the bootloader to ask to upgrade. The reason was because after I moved PG05IMG.zip to the SD card, I never ejected the SD card. Therefore, the file was never fully written to the drive, so the bootloader couldn't find it. If you have this trouble, make SURE the RUU is completely copied to the SD card and that the filename and extension are correct.
Rooted my Bolt yesterday at the office. This was my first root ever, so I was a tiny bit worried about bricking my phone, but hey, I got insurance!
I am very happy to report that following the easy instructions everything went smoothly and my phone is now rooted. After installing ROM Manager and backing up the system I installed the leaked OTA RUU and saw quite a few improvements as promised.
Also, I installed Titanium Backup and used it to remove some bloatware like BitBop, Rockband, etc. To my amazement, TiB cannot remove Blockbuster app.
Anyways, huge thanks to this website, Jcase and the team. You guys rock!
Good advice gozo311, I always check the MD5's after transfering to SD as well, just what I do..
What happens when verizon pushes out a system update? Are we screwed or is that disabled? How do u disable it?
Good question, I'm curious about that too!
If anyone would just answer this for us noobs (that rooted our phones) that would be enormously helpful. I don't want to do a system update and have it un-root me (if possible) or negate any of the value of rooting.
Thanks.
You can install an updated custom rom from a rom developer.
If you flashed the clockwork recovery, it should not be able to apply.
You will need to apply one provided by TeamAndIRC or someone else.
Yes I did, thank's for the answer... only issue I have with it is the same I had b4 the video camera mic but everything else has been running well, Definitely glad I have root now! Missed Ti a lot!
Thanks to all the hard work the dev's put into this!
Someday I'll try a diff rom but at least now I CAN
Also btw did it on Ubuntu 11.04 beta2 x64 so glad it worked so well!!! Very easy once I had grasped the adb program, and no it wasn't hard but I do like to have a good understanding before I attempt such a task.
Also thought I would mention I found a way to backup my data (Angry birds) at least... using adb push/pull ... I imagine there is a better way to copy data/data/* but that worked well!!!
This was the easiest follow up guide ever made.. I just bought this TB a week ago , never had a droid phone and got it rooted if you can simply follow the steps and READ carefully.. Noob ? does not exist , if I can everyone can even a fetus...Thanks to the Brains that made this possible.. can't be any more greatful..
awesome, thanks. i'm brand new to the android and it went flawlessly.
"Now, reboot your phone, rename PG05IMG_stock.zip as PG05IMG.zip and put on your SD card. Then flash it. This will upgrade you to release firmware with an S-OFF bootloader."
Do I need to reboot it firstly? Then copy the zip?
I'm sure it won't hurt, let's everything get setup on the older firmware (no not install all your apps) just reboot to the main screen, copy the file over then continue
Thanks, yes, I reboot then copied the zip, works now
Thanks.
After 3 hours trying to root my TB i finally dit it.
But now i have a question, is it possible to install a newer version of android?.
Yes, you would not want to install the official one, or else you MAY lose root... but install Rom Manger (purchase it) and I recommend Titanium for backing up data/apps...
You can get a whole new rom from many devs, including liquid smooth roms... he has one but I have not tested it yet... so a good place to start, or CM7 I think is the other popular one.
Hi I'm having trouble getting past bootloader. it's saying the file/ image doesn't exist.
What step are you on??
i need help i've been stuck when i go to reboot into bootloader it wont let me... i got stck halfway through rooting it with the last method and i had a problem so i'm on the downgraded software but i dont have root access can someone please help.
So when I boot into the bootloader... mine says
MECHA XD SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.95.0000
I assume that this is not correct. I know that I have root access but am trying to wipe the device so I can associate it with a different email address.
Did I miss something?
You must have s-OFF.
Start from #2 and when you rename the file just put PG05IMG and nothing else....No, Do not put .zip
Yes. Just download 1 each of the multiupload. One file is 459mb, the next is small and the last one is 399mb.
Download them and DO NOT OPEN THEM. Leave them in their zipped state. Make a file on your desktop and name it mrt.
Put each of the three in the file. In step 2 when it's time to send the first file to your phone, right click on the unopened zip file and rename it PG05IMG then send it to the phone. The phone will open it automatically. After it is opened in the phone and used - you can delete it. You will rename the 3rd file PG05IMG also in step 7. DO NOT ADD .ZIP to any file. It is already there...You just can't see it.
I was able to get it fixed over the weekend. Flashed it back to stock and then re-rooted again.
All is good.
thx
when i tried downloading the first mirrors it had me download white smoke installer... and its a program to fix spelling??
what did i do wrong?lol
total epic noob here
Yes. Just download 1 each of the multiupload. One file is 459mb, the next is small and the last one is 399mb.
Download them and DO NOT OPEN THEM. Leave them in their zipped state. Make a file on your desktop and name it mrt.
Put each of the three in the file. In step 2 when it’s time to send the first file to your phone, right click on the unopened zip file and rename it PG05IMG then send it to the phone. The phone will open it automatically. After it is opened in the phone and used – you can delete it. You will rename the 3rd file PG05IMG also in step 7. DO NOT ADD .ZIP to any file. It is already there…You just can’t see it.
Once rooted, how do I get ROM MANAGER to come up instead of Bootloader? I want to install some ROMS... HELP!!!
Read this...
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/thunderbolt-roms/140736-how-flash-roms-thunderbolt.html
Go to the Market download/purchase ROM Manager
Run Rom Manager
Select Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery Should be the top option, and should only take a few seconds to complete!
Based on the very good advice here over the years, I've rooted 3 855 droids.
Tomorrow, I'm getting a new Verizon HTC thunderbolt and looking forward to giving this a try.
This might be a total noob question, but am I safe (or better off) to root before activation? Or should I wait until after activation?
Thank you
I would wait until after. That way if you have trouble activating you can feel okay walking into vzw to fix it. But that's just my 2 cents...
Good advice. I guess I should find out if I have any warranty issues before I void my warranty.
I see it says version 2.5, just got my Android the other day from Verizon, it's version 2.2.1...will this work as well, I can't seem to find rooting steps for a Thunderbolt with 2.2.1, all different phones
It means the rooting version is 2.5...there is no Android version 2.5 yet
This is for Android version 2.2.1...you're good to go...
Thanks, appreciate the response. This should be a fun project for tomorrow!
Thank you so much, The process went flawlessly! Such and easy root process even though it looks a little daunting before you start it. Thank you for all the hard work, now its time to see what Ol' Thundy can really do!
After I understood what was going on it was super easy. Thanks a lot for all the work
Am I daft? I do not see any "Step 7"...
After this step :
Step 4
Here you will rename PG05IMG_downgrade.zip as PG05IMG.zip and place it on your SD card. Then, run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
the phone reboot to factory setting and asked me to put information back like : email account & etc.
I want to know please if it's mean that phone not reboot from the : "PG05IMG_downgrade.zip" and i need to do all from begin. by the way all my phone directory was lost to... (i have backup) but i am think that it was not correct since when i come to step 6 and put that command :" Confirm proper write:/data/local/busybox md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p18"
i got a meesage that the file not exist.
i think that i just reboot to the original htc boot. any idea or help will be appreciate.
This methos not work (the new one) . i follow everything , verify that all is correct and after i reboot the phone i still can't access the root. i hope that someone will verify that.
It works flawlessly, please check with root checker form the market.
Jcase
Thank you for the reply , i did test it with root checker and it's show that the phone is rooted. but i have a quasetion and hope you can help me with that. as i understand once the phone is root i can delete application like "City ID" that install in the phone .... when i check on "manage application" and select it i don't see any option to uninstall it. how can i do that ?
Thanks again for your help and support.
You can't do it that way. Download titanium backup from the market and use that to uninstall them. Just make sure you are only uninstalling things that are safe to. If you're unsure, freeze it first and see if it messes anything up...
Also, I forgot to mention one important thing. MAKE SURE YOU DO A COMPLETE NANDROID BACKUP WITH RECOVERY BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANYTHING!!!
I see no step 7.
But my major problem is that I can't get superuser to download. Is that part of the April 21 revision or is that only pre-April 21? What to do at this point? I still have bloatware and no way to get rid of it. I have ROM Manager and have completed steps 1-6.
I was confused by the discussion of step 7 that took place in the comments post-April 21, so I found a "step 7, 8, 9" website that looks like it copied your steps before the April 21 revision.
Regardless, I would love to hear from you. I'm a wee bit lost at this point and scared to forget where I am.
I condensed the guide, and made it more reliable, and shorter. No longer do we have 7,8 and 9.
This guide does not remove bloat, please check various android forums for that.
Thanks jcase - figured as much
EPIC tutorial - well done, and thanks!
Thanks for all the hard work. I think I have it figured out. That was my first attempt at rooting a device. It went smoothly and I figured out what you are saying about the fewer steps.
My new question: When moving apps to sd card, do I move just the .apk file or do I move the .odex file as well when it accompanies the .apk file?
I have a similar comment down the row, but I addressed this directly to you through the reply feature.
@GuhBah did you download the superuser apk from the market? During the root process you push the su binaries, but you still have to download the apk from the market...
I did finally get it. but I still have a question about moving apps to the sd card. Do I move only the .apk files or both the .apk and the .odex files?
Has anyone else seen that the GalaxySense mirror is not available?
Yep. No galaxy sense mirror. Is that a problem? Are all three mirrors the same?
Got it. Thanks for the help.
I'm good to go now, fully rooted (as I was before and didn't know enough to realize it).
I'm using Root Explorer to move Bloatware to my sd card.
Quick Question about that: When I'm moving files, should I be moving the .odex files that accompany the .apk files, or is moving the .apk files sufficient?
Thanks a million for all of your hard work!
To :Sgtguthrie
Thank you , i really appriciate your help.
Best Regards
No problem mike, glad I could help
Is the RUU 1.13 or 1.12?
rooting my thunderbolt tonight. looks a lot easier than my ps3 :p
Question how do i put tge Thu onto sd card it isn't showing up oon my computer need help to get passed step 5
tgu, Thu?
Are you trying to achieve root??
Tried rooting with abd got the ruu onto SD and went into bootloader got it to update reported followed all steps it erased my data but didn't root my phone I have root explorer and tried going into data folder to hack tapfish said my phone is not rooted... I need it rooted to hack tapfish please email me or reply to this msg I need help please. Aaron3488@gmail.com thanks
Did you install the superuser apk from the market?
So do you know if you can download the software update via phone info menu or will updated software have to come from modded rom?
Are there any versions (i.e. software, firmware, kernel, android version etc) that this process will not work on? I have notice other site threads mention specific versions. Mind you, this would be my first root of a phone so I am new to the process.
Thanks for the help.
I downloaded the SDK from Android but I am not able to access the ADB. Downloaded Android 2.2 Platform which I think is the same as my T-Bolt. Which version should I be using? Will another version work on my phone? Can anyone provide some insight?
Just wondering if this is still a valid method of Rooting a Thunderbolt as of May 24th. My thunderbolt has Android V2.2.1; and Baseband V1.16.00.0402w-1. I'm wanting to safely root my phone so I can update my GPS config file. If there is a better method for a phone with the latest OTA push from Verizon, I'd appreciate the guidance.
Thanks!
Let me know if you get a reply please. I got stuck on 4 after adb reboot bootloader phone reset but would not install PG05IMG. I downloaded same file again and went through steps with same issue. says no image or wrong image
This should work no matter what update is installed... basically you are installing a previous "Official" version that's signed and everything, then exploiting that versions weakness to gain root etc...
http://www.liquidsmoothroms.com
I'm using the LGSv1.0 and even though it's 'alpha' it's so fast, so slick, and so far after about 60 hours running flawless from what I can tell, there's even one app that won't run on stock froyo TBolt that does on this GB 2.3.4 so go figure!
I just wanted to say thank you for this extremely detailed, thorough, and easy-to-follow guide. I had never even heard the term "adb" before reaching this page but your step-by-step instructions were able to get me through flawlessly. Thanks so much for all your contributions to the Android community.
JCase, I read your post on XDA, but I want to know if i could get a video on "how to update the OTA firmware using RUU" I just dont want to mess it up.. Is it just step 4 repeated? Thanks in advance
Once my phone is rooted (done) should I still be getting software updates?
Once my phone is rooted (done) should I still be getting software updates?
Also, every time I connect my phone to my pc via usb I get an error message "HTC SYNC ADR6400L is not responding." ... and says to reconnect cable after 10 seconds.
Any help would be appreciated!
Great job with the instructions as I am now rooted. I tried another method but it would not work.
I am having an issue now though: My connection blows. It is soooooo slow either downloading something from the marketplace or using the Internet. Did this root roll back the radio? If so, can I update it again without losing root? Thanks again for the great job.
I got stuck on 4 after adb reboot bootloader phone reset but would not install PG05IMG. I downloaded same file again and went through steps with same issue. says no image or wrong image
Change the file name to PG05IMG and do NOT add .zip to the end of it.
thanks dave leaving .zip solved my problem
Can you still get firmware upgrades via phone menu with this root method?
I would like to start off by saying thank you. I bought my Thunderbolt on the June 3rd and just spent the night rooting and unlocking it (the entire night due to slow connection speed). As for the process, people say it is complicated or difficult I was a total noob, the only other device I had rooted was the Droid Incredible and I used unrevoked for that, but when I purchased this phone I missed having root which lead me to using this process instead of waiting and I did not have a single problem. The guide has good links to everything you need, except for adb, you may want to link to a guide on how to install and use it for those who don't like searching themselves. Even with that flaw, five stars.
I get the following error:
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools>adb shell
$ adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb: permission denied
$
What am I doing that renders me retarded?
Your not following instructions.
Step 2 Push these EXACTLY as I type it, one line at a time.
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push misc.img /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox
adb shell
/data/local/psneuter
adb shell
/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/misc.img (all of this is on one line..Do NOT copy this that is in parenthesis)
Do not copy this... Read this only..Output should be "c88dd947eb3b36eec90503a3525ae0d
Push the next line....
dd if=/data/local/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
Will this still work with the MR2 update?
I would also like to know this before rooting.
im having a hard time. i did great with my droid one but im stuck on step 2. i copy and paste and it tells meC:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb push psneuter /data/local/
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
HELP PLEASE.
I can unzip the PG05IMG.zip and the exploits.zip no problem on my mac. I get stuck in a circular "cpgz to zip" loop when I try to unzip the PG05IMG_downgrade.zip. Does this matter? Is the archive corrupt, or will it behave differently on android os ?
thanks
john
Yes it matters, the directions only tell you to unzip exploits.zip. Follow the directions.
So this is my first Android phone, and thus my first attempt at rooting, so I want to study up on everything and learn all I need to before diving in.
My main question is: on my stock TB I've tweaked and customized the sh*t out of it for a few months now, and seeing that rooting will wipe all data, what's the best way on an unrooted phone to back up all my settings, customizations, etc.
I've already read about Nandroid imaging for rooted, but haven't seen much on unrooted phones?
TIA
Is it true that adb on these phones is not working unless the computer connecting to it is windblows?
I stopped using MS crap quite awhile back. I'll hook up an Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD or Scientific Linux box to it, but not a windows machine.
Is it true that adb on these phones is not working unless the computer connecting to it is windblows?
I stopped using MS crap quite awhile back. I'll hook up an Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD or Scientific Linux box to it, but not a windows machine.
Guide was written using a debian box....
So I got my 1st Android phone, (T-bolt) and have been reading this forum for sometime now, and am ready to root. I'm pretty good with computers and not afraid to do this, but just one (or two) questions before I start:
1. When I root and then a new update comes from Verizon, how do I get the new version? Do I just install a 'rooted version' (if something like that exists)?
2. Once I root and set up my phone the way I want it, all the folders and app drawers all organized and such, when I do #1 above (re-root for updates or something) do I then have to reset up my phone all over again? All the organizations are gone again?
Thanks in advance for any feedback! Thanks to all who make this forum the great one it is too!
Rooted my Tbolt last night and the instructions worked 100% perfect first time through. Big thanks to all who made this possible. For anyone who's never done it yet and might be a little nervous, it's a simple matter of copy/paste each line, one after the other. I used a clipboard extender program called Clipmate (http://bit.ly/clipmate) to copy them all down in a row, then with CM's "Powerpaste" you just paste your way through. Very simple.
My problem now though is that I used the app MyBackup Pro to back up everything I had on the unrooted phone, then after rooting, used it to do a full restore of all it backed up. Looks like it must've corrupted my SD Card because all of the icons I had moved to SD are no longer shown in the app tray, and any that were on my home screens show the generic android icon, and when clicked I get a popup saying something along the lines of "the linked program no longer exists".(grrrr).
I can see all the files/folders on the SD in Astro still however, and in settings I can still see the SD's size and how much is used/free.
Anyone ever have this issue before and know how to fix it (while NOT losing the data on it?)
TIA
Since rooting (and not adding any other roms) I've still be plagued with the problem I mentioned at the bottom of my previous post, where about 50%-90% of the time my SD Card won't be "seen" by the OS.
All files/folders/structure are still on the card, as seen via any file explorer both on the Thunderbolt itself, and with a card reader on my computer. I've tried mounting the card as R/W, manually synching the device, using different home launchers, and just about everything else I can think of. It seems to "come back on it's own" randomly as well, although I'm sure SOMETHING I've done while attempting 87328790374023 things to fix it must've triggered it's "fix", but I've been unable to pinpoint it thus far. "Just when I think I've got it" ....
When it's screwed up, trying to unmount the card in settings also just causes the settings to hang until it's FC'd, and it never actually unmounts it.
Anyone have any ideas? It's starting to get pretty frustrating.
Thanks for this guide.
Rooted my T-Bolt over the weekend. Success first time through with no issues. Only hiccup I had was having to put the phone back into USB debugging mode.
Jay, go into settings, then applications, then development, then check usb debugging.
So I completed the root and loaded DasBAMF Rom and all is working well. Seems that the random reboot happens a little more now, but oh well. If I keep using DasBAMF Roms and don't load any experimental ones, and only load the 'stable' ones, can I just load the new Rom via Clockwork or do I still have to wipe everything each time?
Thanks!
I've been trying to download the listed files:
* Downgrade RUU PG05IMG_downgrade.zip
* Custom upgrade RUU PG05IMG_stock.zip
Everytime I compare the MD5Sum I get a bad code? This will be the umpteenth time today I've downloaded both files with no success. The computer says the files downloaded fine (completed), but the CheckSums are different.
Am I doing something wrong, or do I need to get it from a different mirror? Any help would be appreciated as I'm a NOOB!
in step 3 i am getting a # instead of $..
c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
# /data/local/psneuter
/data/local/psneuter
mmap() failed. Operation not permitted
# adb shell
Hi
I sailed through till step 5
At step 6, after copying PM05IMG.zip (stock version) to the SD card, and running
adb reboot bootloader, and selecting BOOTLOADER option,
it loads the PM05IMG.zip file and checks it. After that is just comes back to the FASBOOT, RECOVERY... menu. It does not give the option of upgrade
I guess the rooting is not complete. Can you please help
My bad, I missed writing the hbooteng.nb0 to bootloader file using
dd if=/data/local/hbooteng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Worked fully...thanks
Has anyone has any issues rooting since the new Verizon update? I just wonder if it works after the update, because I don't want to waste my time or risk bricking my device.
did it last night, seems to work, but need to update to the newest radio i guess?
not getting G4 signal, everything else seems to work.
I used the MR1/OTA Firmware 1.13.605.7 from XDA
I can't get the download for the PM05IMG.zip file to either complete or it seems like it is messes up. I have renamed and put on the SD card then hit enter: Output=# adb reboot bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
adb: not found
#
I did have to try many time today at one place and now home to get this one download. It is very frustrating to say the least. This is all I need to finish this up. Can't stop in the middle. MY email: m130@charter.net
If you have a dropbox I would be ever so happy to get that way.
Regards,
Marty R.
Myself and H4X0R are on the same boat. Anyone had complete success since the latest OTA update? LTE too! If anyone could post there experience (success too!) that would be so greatly appreciated. I might give you a cookie!
So I rooted my TB with this method everything seemed to work great up until I realized I lost my lte data connectivity. 4G LTE shows up but I get the error saying I may not be provisioned to use data services.
Worked great - just got a Thunderbolt yesterday... flawless.
Thanks Justin!
Worked flawlessly for me as well! Thanks for all your hard work putting this together!
GalaxySense link does not work
I really need to know whether all three links for the mirror are to the same file. I believe so, hence the same m5sum. Is this correct? The reason I ask is the Galaxy Sense site is down.
To answer my own question- all the mirror files listed are the same. you only need one. root went fine.
Work great! Thank you
Did you start with the latest OTA update from Verizon? Still waiting to hear if someone has successfully rooted with this method after that update. Thanks!
I just got my replacement phone on Tuesday as the Data quit working on the device. I checked to see if it was the latest OTA version, and it indicated there were no updates available.
I rooted this one right away and had no issues at all with the rooting process and loading of the ROM I enjoy.
rooted successfully but next day verizon pushed update and now my phone is completely unusable. Any thing I do to revive my phone back to original?
My phone did the same. It would power down and have the android guy with an exclamation point.
I followed the recommendations from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160374
Basically getting the rooted version of the OTA update and flashing it on along with flashing the new radio for the update.
All data on my phone will be lost, including all contacts? I'm kinda sketched out about rooting my phone and fucking it up. Someon sell me on this please
after rooting, u can still go back to the market and get the programs u have bought and redownload them again. and u can restore ur contacts threw ur google account if u have been sync-ing with google, or if ur on verizon ur contacts will be restored to ur phone auto-maticly with in 15 mins if u are using the backup feature verizon offers for free. and if ur worried about loosing ur pics and videos from ur sd card...i dont remeber if u will or not, but no worries just save them to ur computer first the put them back on ur sd card after rooting the phone, so basicly u realy aint going to loose anything. this was how i did my phone and after i rooted it i just we to the andriod market and clicked purchaced apps and restored them them restored my contacts, but i dont remeber if i lost my pics and videos cuz its been so long ago that i did this, so just back the pics and videos up and u should be good to go.
AND like everyone says, it looks so easy but dont be fooled, go slow and read and reread. and u cant go wrong.
welp shit, here i am back to root my phone again. i had it rooted b4. but i had unrooted it cuz my charge plug got broken. so here i am back to root my replacement phone. and i didnt have a bit of problems the first time i did it i didnt get confused nor stuck nor any errors went smooth as hell. but now i cant seem to even do the first part right. i can get the sdk and adb going, and i can get adb devices to show that my phone is connected. and i put the exploit file (extracted) in the platform tools but the dang cmd Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\adobe>adb push psneuter /data/local/
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
C:\Users\adobe>adb shell
$
is proble something so simple i am forgetting.. i dont get the file not being there thing cuz i can go to where its says it aint, but yet it is there.
HELP plz. i know this way works ...just for got wtf to do..lmao.
On your phone:
Menu -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging (check it)
yea i got the bugging turned on.
well i have started over and rechecked the sums and still cant get it to do nothing is still saying same thing in cmd.
Works for me. Thanks for your time and effort!
How to STOP the Verizon Updates?
I want to thank those that make these jail breaking and rooting directions, I have use them many times, You people are just F**king Awesome. here is some addition info that help to clear up the ADB process for me.
Pre Word:
1.) Update your SDK program with the newest Android platform.
2.) Unzip the “Expoilts” folder to desktop, Nav to the SDK folder on your c:/ then Copy and paste (Busybox, misc.img, psneuter and wpthis) to the Platform-tools directory.
Close the Nav box.
Start yout C:/ prompt Cmd mode and enter “CD..” enter, do this over as many times as necessary to bring the Cmd screen to the root C:/, Now Change Directory again using the “CD” cmd to your SDK Directory; example, Cd windows/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools.
This puts you in the correct directory to use the ADB commands.
At the Cmd prompt Type:
ADB Devices :enter
This should show you your Android device.
Example: HTC128728783920
If it says HTC128728783920 offline
Make sure you have set your device for “Debugging”
You can find this on the Thunderbolt at:
Menu/Settings/Applications/Development
These files are no longer available. Where can I download them