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bases_loaded

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Jun 9, 2011 12:39 PM
I think Im retarded.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009969

What do I need to do before I run the "one click root"?

I fee like Im behind with all the lingo...how do I root my Thunderbolt
Jun 9, 2011 12:39pm
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 9, 2011 2:09 PM
Prerequisites:
Drivers Installed & Working
SDK Installed with ADB
Exploits.zip with contents extracted to your ADB dir
PG05IMG.zip
Downgrade RUU
A Thunderbolt running 605.6 or 605.9 Firmware

Sounds like you need ADB and dirvers installed and working as well as the files downloaded. Those directions seem a heck of a lot easier than rooting my Incredible before unrvoked was released.
Jun 9, 2011 2:09pm
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bases_loaded

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Jun 9, 2011 2:44 PM
yeah, i have no idea where to even begin.
Jun 9, 2011 2:44pm
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wes_mantooth

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Jun 9, 2011 2:47 PM
I just rooted mine recently..

Is unrevoked recognizing your phone?
Jun 9, 2011 2:47pm
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bases_loaded

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Jun 9, 2011 2:48 PM
wes_mantooth;796191 wrote:I just rooted mine recently..

Is unrevoked recognizing your phone?

I have no idea what that is...or where to begin...
Jun 9, 2011 2:48pm
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wes_mantooth

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Jun 9, 2011 2:53 PM
Go to unrevoked and download....if it doesn't work, I bet you need to install your drivers.

When I get home from work...i can get you a step by step.
Jun 9, 2011 2:53pm
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 9, 2011 2:54 PM
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Download and install "installer_r11-windows.exe" (Recommended)

http://www.htc.com/us/support/thunderbolt-verizon/downloads/
Download "HTC Sync v 3.0.5511". You can just install the drivers for the phone. I wouldn't install the Sync program.

Also, check the phone's firmware (Settings ->About Phone). Make sure you are running the correct firmware for the hack.

After all that check and make sure you can connect to your phone via ADB.
Jun 9, 2011 2:54pm
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 9, 2011 2:55 PM
wes_mantooth;796196 wrote:Go to unrevoked and download....if it doesn't work, I get you need to install your drivers.

When I get home from work...i can get you a step by step.

Does unrevoked work for the Thunderbolt?
Jun 9, 2011 2:55pm
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Jun 9, 2011 2:56 PM
Jawbreaker;796204 wrote:Does unrevoked work for the Thunderbolt?

That is a good question.....i only did the incredible.
Jun 9, 2011 2:56pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 9, 2011 3:26 PM
Doesn't appear to work on the Tbolt.
Jun 9, 2011 3:26pm
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bases_loaded

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Jun 10, 2011 8:03 AM
So having never done it before. Should I wait for said program or attempt to not brick it on my own
Jun 10, 2011 8:03am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 8:37 AM
bases_loaded;797198 wrote:So having never done it before. Should I wait for said program or attempt to not brick it on my own

If you don't care to learn how to use ADB, I wold wait. I don't know how many benefits there are for a rooted Thunderbolt at this time.
Jun 10, 2011 8:37am
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bases_loaded

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Jun 10, 2011 8:54 AM
Yeah I have no idea where to even begin. I basically wanted to be able to remove all these stupid pre loaded apps and once I got good with it mess around more with it
Jun 10, 2011 8:54am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 9:14 AM
It is always nice to get rid of the crapware that comes on those phones but until an easier rooting method comes around, I would just hang with what you have now. I'm sure you don't want a new paperweight.
Jun 10, 2011 9:14am
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Jun 10, 2011 9:15 AM
Jawbreaker;797242 wrote:It is always nice to get rid of the crapware that comes on those phones but until an easier rooting method comes around, I would just hang with what you have now. I'm sure you don't want a new paperweight.

Phones insured...so if i brick it...it might get run over by a fork lift at work...or fall in the lake this weekend...the possibilities are endless.
Jun 10, 2011 9:15am
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Jun 10, 2011 9:37 AM
Jawbreaker, are you running gingerbread? I have it but am thinking of going back....it freezes at random times and my battery life actually seems worse
Jun 10, 2011 9:37am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 10:07 AM
I have been using cyanogenmod since 6.1 was released. Right now I am running 7.0.3, which is Android 2.3.3, with little to no problems.
Jun 10, 2011 10:07am
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Jun 10, 2011 10:13 AM
Jawbreaker;797305 wrote:I have been using cyanogenmod since 6.1 was released. Right now I am running 7.0.3, which is Android 2.3.3, with little to no problems.

That is the version I am running too. My battery life seems worse than before and I will have times where my phone will try to load up an app and just get a black screen
Jun 10, 2011 10:13am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 10:49 AM
wes_mantooth;797312 wrote:That is the version I am running too. My battery life seems worse than before and I will have times where my phone will try to load up an app and just get a black screen

Most of the problems I found can be traced back to a bad app. Did you clear everything when you installed/upgraded?
Jun 10, 2011 10:49am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 10:50 AM
bases_loaded;797243 wrote:Phones insured...so if i brick it...it might get run over by a fork lift at work...or fall in the lake this weekend...the possibilities are endless.

If that is the case, I would learn how to used adb.
Jun 10, 2011 10:50am
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Jun 10, 2011 10:51 AM
I think so. I did use rom manager and some people complain about it. Maybe it is the problem.
Jun 10, 2011 10:51am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 11:42 AM
Between my Nook and Incredible, I have only good experiences with ROM Manager.
Jun 10, 2011 11:42am
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bases_loaded

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Jun 10, 2011 11:48 AM
Jawbreaker;797377 wrote:If that is the case, I would learn how to used adb.

I have a Droid too maybe I should learn on that haha...but then if I brick that I lose my backup phone for when I brick my Thunderbolt...fuck...someone should have a site that you send your phone and they root it lol
Jun 10, 2011 11:48am
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Jawbreaker

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Jun 10, 2011 1:57 PM
bases_loaded;797519 wrote:I have a Droid too maybe I should learn on that haha...but then if I brick that I lose my backup phone for when I brick my Thunderbolt...fuck...someone should have a site that you send your phone and they root it lol

The original droid is very easy to root and flash.

Even if there was such a site, I would never trust my phone to some hack.
Jun 10, 2011 1:57pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 11, 2011 1:41 AM
bases_loaded;797243 wrote:Phones insured...so if i brick it...it might get run over by a fork lift at work...or fall in the lake this weekend...the possibilities are endless.

I'd just wait for a 1-click solution. I'd be impressed if there weren't one in the coming weeks
Jun 11, 2011 1:41am