bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 9, 2011 12:39pm
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
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
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 9, 2011 2:09pm
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.
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 9, 2011 2:44pm
yeah, i have no idea where to even begin.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 9, 2011 2:47pm
I just rooted mine recently..
Is unrevoked recognizing your phone?
Is unrevoked recognizing your phone?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 9, 2011 2:48pm
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...
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 9, 2011 2:53pm
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.
When I get home from work...i can get you a step by step.
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 9, 2011 2:54pm
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.
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.
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 9, 2011 2:55pm
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?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 9, 2011 2:56pm
Jawbreaker;796204 wrote:Does unrevoked work for the Thunderbolt?
That is a good question.....i only did the incredible.
M
MontyBrunswick
Jun 9, 2011 3:26pm
Doesn't appear to work on the Tbolt.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 10, 2011 8:03am
So having never done it before. Should I wait for said program or attempt to not brick it on my own
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 8:37am
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 10, 2011 8:54am
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
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 9:14am
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 10, 2011 9:15am
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 10, 2011 9:37am
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
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 10:07am
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 10, 2011 10:13am
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
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 10:49am
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?
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 10:50am
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 10, 2011 10:51am
I think so. I did use rom manager and some people complain about it. Maybe it is the problem.
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 11:42am
Between my Nook and Incredible, I have only good experiences with ROM Manager.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 10, 2011 11:48am
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
J
Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jun 10, 2011 1:57pm
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.
M
MontyBrunswick
Jun 11, 2011 1:41am
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