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[Captivate General] gephross100:
I got it to work through superoneclick even though it failed the 1st 2 times I did it. I restarted the phone did the non market app fix and then restarted again and applanet worked. It is still a little buggy but it works.
[Captivate General] bobapunk:
I agree with flashing Cog.

However, I am currently trying to see how far I can get with the stock 2.2.

With that said, I used "SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse" to root and allow non-market apps. If it does not work, remember to right click the .exe and run as administrator (if you are on Win7).
[Captivate General] gephross100:
i want to keep it stock because of the just incase something happens and i need to use the warranty or insurance i want to get it back to stock in the matter of 2 clicks to backup all the att bloatware and unroot so i can send it in.

i know there is another method to flash back to stock but i dont really understand flashing different roms and kernels and want it to be as simple as possible. if i find a real need to flash a different rom and kernel i will learn more about it. im just not fully educated on much of this stuff.
[Captivate General] TheBassman369:
Seriously, man, getting back to stock is as easy as that. All you have to do is download Odin one click, put your phone in download mode, click start, and bam, you're at stock. If you need me to walk you through flashing ROM's, I can later on today. It's not as hard as you think.
[Captivate General] gephross100:
where do i download the rom for cognition

what are the pros and cons to cognition and the known bugs in it

why choose this over other roms? why not flash to 2.3.3?

will i have to re-download all of my apps and settings etc.?
[Captivate General] TheBassman369:
I'll pm you with details, just download Titanium Backup and sms backup and restore from the market for now.

CM7 Inspire 4G
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ImEVO:
I have a quick question Is the camera supposes to be flush with the battery cover?? Mine sticks out a bit.. does the camera lenses scratch easy??

Thanks guys for answering!

SENT FROM THE BATHROOM AT WORK...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rally187:
no it sticks out a lil bit its kinda a weid design choice but i got the htc rubber case and it really helps with that. also it doesnt stick to the inside of your pocket too bad. my friend has one and the lens is fine but the red metal ring around it looks like ****.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vampshocker:
My father uses his naked evo on a pouch with his belt. He also uses his gps dock. His lens is scratched.

I use my evo with a body glove case,and stick it in my pocket. When I set it down, I have it face down, with the camera facing up. So far, after three months, my camera lense is flawless.

Sent from my customized, cyanogenized Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RossGoldenstein:
I also purchased the Body Glove case, and my lens, too, remains unscathed, even when setting it down camera-side-down (as the Body Glove keeps the camera lens just slightly above the ground). I would highly recommend this case or one like it: [whoops! I guess I'm too new to post links, just google it]

I would agree, the design does seem both goofy and counterproductive, as the protruding camera invites damage and doesn't even stabilize the phone when it is set down. My father has his Evo without a case and his lens looks scratched from the outside, but the pictures taken do not seem to be affected.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bweisholtz:
i got a cheap rubber case on ebay for $5 that comes out a slight, slight bit further than the camera.

Had it since launch day, keep it on it's back all the time, still in perfect shape.
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
My brother and I both have a Vibrant. He broke his so I loaned him mine for a week. While he had mine (which I've upgraded to 2.2), he installed Android 2.1 Voodoo 4 on it. Little to say, after rebooting, the phone wasn't booting past the boot screen.

I've now followed some instructions from the forum, and have reflashed my phone with Eugene's non-bricking ROM through Odin. The phone boots up just fine now. However, I am trying to install ROM Manager on the phone, so I can reflash my recovery ROM (non Voodoo) - and the Android market tells me it can't install the app due to not having enough free space - though I have over 1GB.

I am guessing this is because the internal disk is still setup in the Voodoo file system, and just enough space was repartitioned for the OS to go back on.

Can anyone help me restore my phone?

EDIT: I've also tried flashing a different recovery ROM through ODIN (with repartition), which also wouldn't let me get past the bootup screen.
[Vibrant General] cashyftw:
I'm taking a wild guess here, I seriously don't know, but did you click repartition in Odin? I think that's would work, but like I said, I'm not completely sure.
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
I didn't repartition for the Eugene rom fix (as per the instruction I read), but did when I tried to load another version ontop of that.
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
I was in the Voodoo chatroom, and was able to get some help. It sounds like I need to download a stock ROM and then reset my file partition to get rid of the EXT4 partition, and reset it all to the default.

I have Eugene's "non bricking" rom, but I don't think that's what I need. Can anyone point me in the right direction of what I need and how to do this?
[Vibrant General] pvspencer22:
Just search for the stock Odin images and flash back. They should be in a sticky. I would repartition as well.
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
I am trying to find a stock version I can ODIN flash. Do you know where I can get one?
[Vibrant General] pvspencer22:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=848737
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
I've gone through ODIN, done a reflash to the stock firmware, and repartitioned the phone as well.

Now, when I boot the phone up, I get the T-Mobile screen and the Galaxy S screen, and then the phone goes black (with no lights on) and doesn't go any further. My phone has been sitting on the desk like this for 20 minutes now.

I am wondering if this is like when moving to Voodoo, it takes a while to change the format to EXT4, is the phone having to go back to the default?
[Vibrant General] fatboy547:
I 1am into the same problem with the old voodoo. What you'll need to do is flash back to stock via odin. Ur apps memory will be real low. Flash an old 2.1 voodoo. Let it do its thing once booted put a disable voodoo file into the folder and reboot. It will be ok after that. Hope that makes sense.
[Vibrant General] nomadrider123:
this thread might help

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=848737
[Vibrant General] SuaveCanadian:
Thanks fatboy, but I can't even flash back to stock. The phone won't boot up.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bob2300nx:
Well I have been out of it for a few months and recently have been having a few troubles with my current rom ("Mau5 CM6"). Its about 3 months old so I thought why not try something else. I have no clue which rom to pick there are so many since I was last here (a very good thing).

My priorities:

-Stability

-Performance

-AOSP preferred (darch or others version doesn't matter)

Im assuming that 2.3 didnt bring much? Or did it?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidevan:
aosp 2.2 with out a doubt
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidevan:
and bout gingerbread.. it did bring a little peformance a smidgen of batt life. but not nearly ass stable as aosp, and if you customize it just right, its a perfect rom
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bob2300nx:
davidevan thanks for the help. Just waiting for more opinions.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
If you like to change your theme a bunch, the theme engine being used with 2.3 beats the hell out of flashing. :D

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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidevan:
agreed with User, that is one cool aspect, and the minor UI changes is a bit of eye candy.

if you go with a GB rom go with AOSP not CM, AOSP i think feeds off his updates on his roms haha, has great support from him.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
Try them both out and pick whichever one you like and runs best.

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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bob2300nx:
Ok thanks guys ill go with 2.3 and start with trying aosp
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I am currently developing an easy-rooter similar to the one I developed for the MyTouch Slide. It will perform most of the steps for you and give you instructions on what to do when user interaction is required. I will be posting a link as soon as uploading is finished so check back in ~20 minutes.

I also do not have a thunderbolt so the display may be a bit goofy after certain commands, please inform me of any bugs.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] networkmagician419:
Awesome! now we need some roms
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Please refrain from doing this without contacting me (assuming you are using our work).

I want a hand in it, due to brick risks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] usmc2k:
Hope this works out :-)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Sent jcase a PM with details, waiting for a reply. The rooter itself is finished so I just need to get his ok to post it.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] usmc2k:
will you still have to run this through adb ?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Yes and no. The commands still need to be run through adb but the program executes all the commands for you, the only interaction required from you is anything that has to be done on the phone (keypresses to allow flashing for example) and pressing the step 1,step 2,step 3 buttons at the proper time. I will post more detailed instructions (still super easy) after I get the ok to post it.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
I hope your way works I been trying to do this for hours and still not able to get adb to pull up on my computer to put the commands in :confused:
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
If your device is not listed in "adb devices" it won't work with this either. I have also received a PM requesting I not release this, from what I can tell due to its size as it includes all required files (assuming adb detects your device).
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Rom-Addict:
Size yea! :"

sent from dinc
[Thunderbolt Android Development] xEVILFREDx:
So I guess for now there is no way we are going to get an easy root :(
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Not from me, jcase said they should have something else soon. So far in my private testing things have worked but since I was asked not to release it to the public by the creator of the method I can't.

Edit: for clarification (in case jcase is reading this) in my testings I have an updated version of the exe file, the one I sent you is rev 1.0 i'm at 1.3 and there have been no bricks, just steps that plain didn't take.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Old MuckenMire:
Well at least you let us know an easy root method is possible. I've been dying to know. :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
It's actually the same method, just automated and simplified for n00bs so depending on how you look at it it's not so much an "easy root" method so much as taking a method that works and making it easier, if the difference makes any sense.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Old MuckenMire:
That's what I mean tho. Look at the Inspire 4G. Nobody has yet come out with a way to make that whole dickdance easier for noobs :D

I've just been wanting to know if there would be a way to package all the steps into one simple program that automates some steps and walks you right thru rooting, and it appears from your posts that it is indeed possible. :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] wrb123:
well i think its cool of you to hold back from posting it as long as the original creator of the method has a valid reason for requesting that. keeps things on friendly terms in this young forum, and hopefully you aren't discouraged from contributing your helpful skills in the future on other projects!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I'll admit I'm slightly bummed that the effort I put into it (even though it was comparatively minor) was for nothing but I'm not going to go against the wishes of the creator of the method, I'm not a douche. I'm still going to hold onto it in case jcase changes his mind and allows me to release it though, and yeah I'll be around for other projects. I'm not a hardcore dev and I mostly do automation but if I'm asked to help on a project and I have the skills I usually don't say no.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
Well I'm bummer too because I just couldn't get my phone to root last night I'm new to Android as far as rooting and I didn't even know where to begin with the Abd, I have sdk tools but I don't even know where to find the adb where you start entering the lines in at, I'm thinking its command prompt but it isn't are how lost I am?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] hijackerjack:
It didn't go to waste! Never say that! You took the time to do things that almost nobody has any idea how to do.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
@boke add your tools directory to your PATH variable, makes it so you can use adb from any cmd prompt. Its easy to do.

@hijacker its really not all that complicated just tedious at times. Oh well at least I helped my testers out and got some coding practice.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] DooMMeeR:
I could provide you with some mirror space (1GBit speed) when XDA cannot mirror it due to load/filesize contact me via PN and I will up the files (on on Freenode nick: DooMMasteR)

I will provide it with no strings attatched as is (direct http access)

greetings
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I might take you up on that if I'm ever allowed to release it to the public at large, but for now since I'm not ill have to say thank you but no.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
Okay so I downloaded sdk tools last night and I plug my phone in to the computer then where do I go from there?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dickenam:
He said dickdance.

That's terrific- consider that stolen...

Looking fwd to definitely a couple-click root bc I am an adb n00b and never have used that shiz. I have made it on the DInc since crackflashers days (early jan) without it so I guess let's pray my man jcase has a change of heart or a super simple adb-less method =]
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
Yes that is exactly what I need a adb-less mode **** is confusing to me and I feel like I'm going to screw something up by trying but I don't even know where to start most def. need an easier method for the 75% of us who are noobs at adb.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] xEVILFREDx:
jcase, if you see this can you please advise if we are in wait of 1 click unroot executable or something easy for users who never used adb ??? I am not a complete noob but I hate to try something new on a device that is great.

dbzfanatic has already something in place which is nice. Maybe you can take a look at his ver 1.3 and maybe working together can help out reduce any damage on others devices.

Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
The community should have a one click that does not require the downgrade/upgrade rather soon. This will make it less than 20mb, and remove most of the bricking risk.

The root process actually has two steps that can brick, and I would rather users come grab and experienced person to walk them through it if they are uncomfortable.

It is nothing against you at all and I appreciate your work, as with all devs.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
+1
[Thunderbolt Android Development] RaptorMD:
Thanks jcase. Even though I have rooted several android phones in the past year with great success both clean and dirty methods I welcome the opportunity to use a more streamlined approach. Sometimes the noobs aren't the only ones who prefer the simple life :D and I would like to say thank you to all the devs who make these awesome phones even more exceptional.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] usafle:
I'm waiting for an "easier" method as this one scares the crap out of me. Not that I don't appreciate the fact that this is out there and completed of course. Just looking forward to a far easier / less risky method.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Str0ntium:
It's really not too difficult. You just have to take your time and verify your typed commands, etc.

However, I'd much rather have a method that doesn't involve downgrading/flashing the firmware.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Droidz:
Yea, same here I have no problem using adb, I just do not want to go through all that lol, I'm kinda burnt out from adb on all my older devices, so ill just be patient and wait for an easier method to root.

Also, thank you jcase and dbzfanatic for all the time you've put into the Thunderbolt .
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mfinlay04:
I agree with jcase on this. Theses one click root methods are only good if you understand how they work and basically can do it the long way but for the sake of time and effort use the fast root method. However, it seems that noobs uses these methods more and when something happens they haven't got a clue what to do and the devs get bad mouthed and its just ugly. If your using linux to root your thunderbolt it shouldn't be that bad anyways as you can copy the commands and just posts them into the terminal rather than typing then out which imo saves a great deal of time. Either way great to see the community effort on this phone and getting it rooted and unlocked so quickly, can't wait til I can upgrade
[Thunderbolt Android Development] kyrumo71:
You can copy and paste the commands
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rckymtnrfc:
I am looking forward to an easy root method to use with my brother's Bolt. Walking him through the current process would be a nightmare...lol. Thanks for all the devs efforts!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] LeoD:
+1 on this
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bmcclure937:
Part of me honestly feels that those incompetent to follow the root instructions and understand the implications/risks of rooting should not get involved with an "easy root" method...

Yes, this makes it possible for them to root but it also hides the hard work and "complexity" of the process. I enjoy one-click methods but I also like to follow through the instructions (or at least read and understand them) before I root!

I am not saying certain people do not deserve to root their device! I think everyone should... but I also think everyone should educate themselves on the process and the risks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] gemro311:
Thanks...looking forward to an easy rooting way...and to all Eris devs to create roms for the TB
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jlevy73:
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[Thunderbolt Android Development] psufan5:
Seriously people? Copy and paste and being able to read is basically all you need.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] usmc2k:
I feel u should be able to post the link the creators shoulda done this method in the first place all ur tryn to do is help the noobs. Not like ur tryn to take there credit.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] g00s3y:
If you get confused following directions on how to root, then rooting a ~$700 device isn't something you need to do. The directions are perfectly clear on what to do.

Thank god there isn't a 1-click method out, because with CWR being all screwy so many people would be wining and complaining about how their phone doesn't work...

EDIT: If you have to ask or wonder what ClockworkMod Recovery does, you don't need to root, end of story.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Old MuckenMire:
Thanks for the update and thanks for one click root and all your work!! Thanks to dbzfanatic too, all developers are appreciated!!

And to all those that think some of us shouldn't get one click root based on...well, for whatever whacked out reason...it's none of your business what we do and how we do it on our device. :D Ive owned multiple Nexus Ones and only ever used one click root. I've flashed hundreds of ROMs and flashed amon ra and CM more times than I can count. I did have one issue when i lost recovery when CM was updated to 3.0...but thanks to the HELPFUL members of this forum I was helped to get things straight. It's almost impossible to brick a device by just rooting(with one click and after that point) and your snooty attitude about how some need to have a certain level of knowledge just to root is a bunch of bull:D. Lucky for us there are generous developers like Jcase that like to help EVERYONE :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] masri1987:
i even followed the adb instructions and i did it. but a one click method would be more appreciated.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jbh00jh:
Man you sound just like Charlie Sheen . LOL . Calm down. :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] THATTON:
Jlevy! What's up man?! Still rockin' the Nexus One or did you wise up and switch to Verizon for this amazing phone!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] azturbomini:
Oops, hit the wrong button.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 1454:
The only thing I don't understand is getting adb setup. I've used CP before, so I know this part won't be the issue, but I have spent about 20 min trying to get adb set up to recognize my phone. So a tutorial on this would be greatly appreciated.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] lp4261:
I just googled adb tutorial and one from xda popped up. It was linked from this article from the portal: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/adb-easy-tutorial/ hope this helps.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 1454:
Thanks a ton man. Retard me should have just search XDA instead of google.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] lp4261:
Your'e good dude. It took me a while to get things set up. I'm testing this adb stuff out on my old eris so I can be confident before I root my tbolt. ADB finally recognizes my eris, so I just need to get comfortable with the commands and stuff.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] necosino:
Copy & Paste works in adb, btw. Just be sure to use edit-> paste rather than control V.

So just copy the command (1 line at a time) from the unlock walk-through and paste it one line at a time in the command prompt.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
So is there a easy root coming? Why just keep the hard way for some of us when there is a easier way so we can all enjoy having a rooted thunderbolt, wanna change fonts and transition animations

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Since I was asked not to release my program for easy rooting and jcase should have his own out soon I'm going to report this thread and ask it be closed. This has mostly become a discussion on who deserves root which not the original topic and this thread has pretty much become irrelevant. I'm going to keep the program though, the code is easy enough to tweak to make easy-rooters for other devices.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bokechukwu1:
Can you possibly pm me sir no disrespect to Mr jcase but if there is a easier way to root why not release it

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
[Thunderbolt Android Development] andrew8806:
Closing thread upon OP request.
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[Off-topic] redsoxfan320:
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