yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jdoc:
How did you go about gaining temp root? Wireless tether is about the only thing I'm missing on this phone compared to my Alltel Desire (rooted with wireless tether).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoney_38668:
find a copy of visionary +(i believe its been pulled from the market), install and run, click "temp root". it takes a few seconds and works perfectly.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
It has been a while since anyone has posted anything on this topic. Since the merge has been released to alltel, verizon and now uscc, I was hoping to boost the interest in this phone and keep this forum active!

The merge is very nice phone that has a lot of potential.... w/o sense
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacious:
So far this is the most active Merge forum I've been able to find. I just switched from WinMo TP2 and would love to get this new phone rooted and learn more about android. Although so far it already seems better than TP2 with energy ROM.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] haymondroz:
Yes i'd like to see the merge rooted also.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
I own an authorized USC store and I got the merge the day it was released. I've been searching for a way to get perm root and s~off. I keep seeing that the merge is like the desire z but none of the tricks seem to work. I'm still working on it with adb but nothing yet. Hopefully someone will stumble on s-off for the merge soon. So far the merge for usc seems to be totally different. Hope I'm wrong and just missed something.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raskal:
i can add it to XTC clip but i need to buy one phone. can you tell me how much does it cost in the us? i am from HK. i try to buy one from some ebay seller, but they refused to send it to HK, very strange
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
Retail they are about $420 usd. The older ones are not the same as the new ones.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] CJPRICO:
:-p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
In what way are they different?

Like the hboot and other software?

Or are there actual hardware differences? ~did they make it better or cheaper?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
No it seems like the exploits don't work and the temp root exploit messes up the phone somehow and makes it reboot intermit. The phone is great. It just needs s-off and perm root. Needs a little o/c
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
Just found this. venusvenera.com/2011/06/upgradeupdate-htc-merge-to-android-234.html Any merit to it? This is my first android hence the new account so I can't post links. Bummer.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Damn I tried z4root and another one.... does this mean I'm screwed?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Went there on my phone and it says: "in order to be able to perform the installation. You will have to download 2.3.4 HTC Merge port. You will also have to root your HTC Merge to prepare it for Android 2.3.4 upgrade. Discover how to root HTC Merge and install*Android 2.3.4 from here." Yet when I try to click the "links" or the word "here" no go....?

@zigler were you able to download any of the files?

Seems odd? Anyone else?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
I didn't download anything yet. Like I said this is my first android phone and don't plan on bricking it in the first couple of days. That's why I came here to see if any of it was legit.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
That link doesn't work. Even if it did it wouldn't work. I've tried everything even adb and nothing is working, its locked down pretty tight. Hopefully someone will figure it out soon. I've got a buddy that is super smart at hacking and he can't even figure it out.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
I think I saw somewhere else that the Merge has the same processor as the G2 which was overclocked to 1.42 so we need to get this goin quick before it gets lost into oblivion.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jsox79:
what exactly do i need to do to get development rolling on this, send dev a phone?, cuz that could be arranged.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
I tried the G2 root methods and and that doesn't work either. I've got a guy working on it and hopefully within the the next day or so he will get it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lrs121:
Good to know.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shwnbouton@yahoo.com:
does anyone know if i can get clockwork mod on my htc merge? i have uscc. it has been abattle getting to root it but now i dont know if i can do the cyanogen thing. when i download rom manager it says it doesnt have a officail clockwork for my htc :(. anybody have any info?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eigokyoukan:
There is no official Clockwork Rec for this phone. You can go to 2fastroms.com and download an unofficial version.

There is NO Cyanogen for this phone. 2fast was working on it but has hit roadblocks involving no other support from anybody and time. He has gotten CM7 to boot, but the touchscreen will not initialize.

I am attempting to get my hands on a Merge to see what can be done. I have a tester, but its not enough. I have ideas for a port of HTC EVO Shift (practically the same phone minus a few differences), but again I have no hardware to test on myself.

If you want custom ROMs, go to 2fastsroms.com as well. There are a couple for the Merge, as well as an undervolted/OC'able kernel.

Basically this phone needs devs bad. Sad I have a cheap LG optimus and there are sooo many people working on that one. This phone seems to have been left behind.

Anybody wants to help dev for this, I would gladly take the help. I am more on the hacking/modifying side of things, and am just now learning kernel and ROM development. Any help with this device would be appreciated by A LOT of people.

Once we get more dev'ing going for this phone, maybe XDA will finally put a section up.... :P
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] XtriFe:
hi there, i was just wondering if any of you could help me out. Im using an HTC Merge on GSM mode (with my SIM), my carrier 3G band is 850/1900 (Claro in the Dominican Republic) however, im only getting EDGE connectivity. Is there anywhere i can check whether the 850 band is disabled ? Also, I've tried a second SIM from a different carrier which should work on EDGE ( cant remember the band it uses, but this phone is GSM quad band right?) but it just fails to connect, I've made sure i'm using the correct APN settings as i am able to browse the internet just fine on my other phones (sony ericsson xperia). The merge says USCellular on the back and after trying the stock USC rom I am now trying the leaked Verizon rom, i've managed to S-OFF and everything.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Azrael_AK:
GCI HTC Merge

Hello All,

New to everything on here.

Was wondering what the advantages are to modifying an HTC Merge is. Can a better version of Android be installed on this phone?

This phone uses the GSM network for GCI Communications & AT&T towers (when roaming). Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thank You

Android Version: 2.3.4

HTC Sense Version: 2.1

Software Number: 3.08.557.1

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.10-g2ae1509

Baseband Version: 12.40W.80.14U_1.08.00.0524_3

Build Number: 3.08.557.1 CL198011 release-keys
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bmfv:
HTC Merge US Cellular Help

Hey all.. I have a HTC Merge from US Cellular that will not root. I've been through all versions of guides out there, and Zerg will not work. I have gained temp root with taco, but still cannot write... Any help would be greatly appreciated.. My last resort is trying to find someone with a XTC clip..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scotty1223:
what trouble are you having? you can also gain temp root with fre3vo,wich is a slightly easier exploit to use. another option would be to unlock with htcdev to get root access to downgrade and s-off.

i have a manual guide on android forums

i would be happy to help you here or on that thread,but we need more info than "still cannot write".

more detailed explantions of wht youve tried,and a copy/paste of your command window start to finish would prolly let us figure it out pretty quickly and easily :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bmfv:
I have tried fr3vo also.. no go.. it just hangs. I have a US Cellular Merge thats up to date..

I made my gold card, downloaded files, connect to phone fine.. adb connection is fine. I can push files, and run. Zerg gives me the blue flames error.

Tried fre3vo, zerg, and taco for root.. taco only gives me temp root, but since I am still on s-on, I cannot move over necessary files.

HTC dev is a no go also, because I have 3.20.573.1 710RD

Nonetheless, I need 3.10.573.2 to update hboot, but US Cellular download page only has 3.20.573.1 for download (even though the page says 3.20.573.2. I went to a US Cellular store and had the tech give me the 3.10.573.2 upgrade on my sd card, but it still wont upgrade since its looking for 3.10.573.1, not 3.20.573.1 710RD

I will go through your guide again tonight and paste my log.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scotty1223:
well,it wont do alot of good to go thru my guide as is,if you are 100% sure that fre3vo and zergrush are not working. i am fairly certain that another user was able to use fre3vo on your same build,so im not sure why its not working.

it would possibly be more beneficial for you to post the cmd window for you running taco root,and your downgrade commands during that. if you need help putting that together,let me know i can modfiy the guide for that.

also 3.10.573.2 is not a full ruu,its the hboot only to replace your current one. you will find it on htcdevs website if you chose to go that route. :)

edit:

taco root directions now in post 2 on the AF guide. i havent tested,so let me kow how it goes(and paste cmd window if you have errors)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bmfv:
success!

After factory resetting, and futzing with the phone a bit, I was able to finally gain root with fre3vo! Then my gold card wouldn't work.. so i had to do that over 3 times until it finally took correctly. I am now s-off and eveything else...

Now I have to find help with getting it over to verizon.. I updated the PRL to verizon prls, and then added it to my account online.. It recognized it as a HTC merge.. *228 went through fine and rebooted my phone to.. "preferred network" :( with no data :(

Another day, another battle. Sooooooo close.

Thank you so much for your help! :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scotty1223:
are voice calls and sms working? are you using this on a vzw straight talk line,or a regular vzw plan? if a regular vzw plan, this is the first ive ever heard of doing what you did actually working :eek:

if you have voice and sms,likely all you need to do is add vzw APNs for either normal vzw or straight talk,wichever youre using.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bmfv:
Yea, I tried the test call after moving it over last night and it went through.. Damnit.. forgot about the APNs. Ill have to track those down.. anyone recently see any posts with normal vzw APNs in them?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bmfv:
APNs wont work

I tried adding new apns to both the us cellular and verizon roms.. no go..

U.S cellular wipes out my save when I change the MCC to 310, and MNC to 012.

Verizon will let me add the APN, but I am still getting a triangle on top of the signal, and "Preferred System" instead of Verizon.

Anyone have a verizon merge and want to save their APNs for me?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apristel:
edit... got it nevermind... thx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LexaSush:
don't boot

Hi.

Please help me. I have root my merge, Then I wanted to install Cyanogenmod 7 but not set cwm retсovery, but set a rom and gapps. Now my phone will not boot, and in boot written

locked (OOW)

LEXICON PVT SHIP S-ON

HBOOT-0.89.0000

RADIO-1.08.00.0524_3

eMMC-boot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] akinis09:
how to root htc merge

[MENTION=5295756]LexaSush[/MENTION]. Plz send me the app and procedure you use in rooting ur htc merge bcs i want to root my htc merge and am stuck just bcos i hav little or no knowledge regarding this stuff.thank in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] felipeferras:
hi

have you try any of scotty's threads ?

hes the man on rooting the merge
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jrk190:
Is this dead? I hope not! There's builds of CM11 for the merge up, and I'm going to start building for my Nexus first, then I'll attempt a few builds using JianC's Github code. When I try to flash his CM11 builds, I constantly get Status 7, even after editing the build.prop. I hate being a Necro, but I don't want this to die quite yet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jainsayyam:
Cant install custom recovery

I've have an lexicon xc which is currently working on android 2.2,having root acess and as well as s-off with super cid but still i m not able to install any custom recovery img over it.. plz provide me an working custom recovery img to flash... thank u in advance... :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 2d_noodles:
Can anyone please provide VZW leak 1.23.605.1 ruu.zip :eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
Send him my thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mschmitt01:
Has there been any movement on this device? Who do we need to PM to have xda add it as a device on the forum? Let's keep up the good fight. We need root!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Test Dummy

If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rooted de$ire:
I found an easy tbolt root that would probably work if modified a little. The evo shift. And the desire z is the closest to the merge from what I've read.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xPreSiDenT:
About this www.venusvenera.com link: its fake and stupid. Check this out. Just a spam site or whatever theyre called.

For a new forum for the merge, ive got a thread going on here. Join us there, and raise your voice. Apparently until the admins dont see alot of interest from devs, the merge wont get its own forum and/or wiki. We need to make some noise and interest some developers.

I contacted a few developers a month back, but got no interest. The merge is very similar to the Desire Z, G2 and EVO Shift. It isnt locked down more than any of those. We just need an S-off hboot/eng SPL and a recovery. Thats it. So we need to contact the devs who worked on rooting any of the above devices. No existing methods will work. Alot of us have tried them, and unless youre going to modify them to get them to work with the merge, dont waste your time.

Only two ways to go:

Message a few devs politely. Especially devs who worked on the HTC Desire Z, HTC G2 or HTC EvO Shift. Someone mentioned shipping a device to a dev. I think that would be excellent, as the only reason we arent moving forward is no devs have the phone themselves.

We could contact these guys: http://www.unrevoked.com/ They unlocked most of the new phones. I tried to contact them but dont have any time these days and couldn't find a contact address etc.

Damn Verizon for ****ing this device up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Not to bring up the past but I believe Dillalade ment merge as in the phone htc Merge/Lexikon not the merge between the G2 and the DesireZ...

EDIT: don't know why this posted here? it isn't even from this topic and now I can't find the original post... Nor did it quote the whole quote... guess tapatalk eff'd up?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xPreSiDenT:
Nope, it was actually merge as in joined together.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jsox79:
did some digging and i think we might be able to contact unrevoked here:

irc.freenode.net, channel #unrevokedtest

join up and lets see if we can get the ball rolling.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
Any news...?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xPreSiDenT:
I went to the channel a few weeks back. Everyone was unresponsive, and i couldnt stick around for long. Hows your luck been?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
Funny thing is if Verizon picked this phone up it would be rooted by the end of the day. I guess it's the price you pay with a regional carrier like U.S. Cellular. I wouldn't choose any other carrier over it though.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacious:
Verizon is selling the Merge, but only through third parties like Best Buy and whatnot.

I've found a few "spoof" sites, that seem to be about the Desire, but have the word desire changed to merge everywhere. It's confusing.

Be careful.

I've also ran across people that seem to think that the Merge is not a new phone. Has anyone else heard of another model of HTC called Merge - maybe from last year or so? Also confusing.

Let's remember that XDA DEV is primarily a GSM forum. Maybe we'll have better luck over at PPCGeeks?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Root Me

The Merge is a "new" phone, aka Lexikon. The first relase was April 2011 with Alltel, then Verizon and USCC. There is a lot of information about it from Oct/Nov 2010, but it was just info on the specs.

I am more than willing to setup a workstation with remote access and with the merge attached via usb, in order to develop a root procedure. I have the android SDK installed and will be more than happy to work with the developer.

According to the Quadrant benchmark, the phone is fast. See attached picture.

Serisouly though, if anyone is intrested in remoting into a pc with the merge attached, I'll set it up in a flash.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mschmitt01:
I have messages on twitter in to @clockworkmod and @unrevoked both to see it I can get any answers or feedback. I would urge everyone to also ask questions to both of these dev teams to hopefully get the ball rolling...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Think.... G2 yet;

+ better looking

+ CDMA & GSM/UMTS

- weird hinge keyboard thingy

- lock for battery cover..... (oops)

+ red colored search button

= htc Merge..... now let's root it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mschmitt01:
I like your math!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
My thoughts exactly. Let's get this bad boy rooted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Let unrevoked clockwork and htc know we want root too!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mattrb:
This girl I like has the merge. I want to root her phone. Root her too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
Just make sure you root safely. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] larrybagina:
And often! ;)

I want this phone, but I want to make sure it can be rooted first. I hope some of the pros can get it figured out soon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Ummm has anyone tried super1click?

I just did and it said phone was rooted!?

Superuser was there but kept f/c

installed titainium and rom manager....

And it failed to find root.... yet it seems like its half way there or something

Almost like it goes through the right steps but after hanging for while it f/c instead

Was going to try and attempt to install cwm but there is not one for the merge..... g2 and evo shift were closest

Rebooting phone to see if I got some s-off...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoney_38668:
I haven't tried super1click but have tried several other methods to no avail. let us know what you find out.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mschmitt01:
So whats the verdict?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Sorry tapatalk wouldn't let me post earlier... but

No go ship s-on.... but I think there might be something worth looking at with super1click.... unless what my computer said was wrong... ill try again tonight after work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xPreSiDenT:
Super1Click does not work. As I posted earlier, super1click can give you temproot, but a better way to do that IMO is using Visionary+. Super1click in some cases will show the phone has been rooted even though it isn't even temp rooted. So it WILL NOT work on the merge as is. IIRC the method that s1c uses to permroot doesnt work on the merge. And even if it worked, you cannot get s-off by just rooting your phone. We need a custom SPL to get that and then we'll need a custom recovery. So its not going to be as simple as rooting the phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Sorry man... I read from the begining of this topic to avoid this but couldn't find it... I only thought to ask b/c they have a newer version and it works with gingerbreak, which I read somewhere may work with 2.2 devices... just got excited when it said you are rooted... sry
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jsox79:
arrrgggggh!!!!

really wish someone with some kno how would take a look at this phone.........

it has so much potential.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] koohkoohbird:
Wonder if the guys over on the topic of htc kitchen would have any advice?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] phalkon30:
I'm probably going to buy one within the next week on USCC now that they're out. I've been waiting for this thing for so long, I really hope it gets some custom rom love.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brandon311:
Well the folks over at PPC Geeks have generated enough buzz over the HTC Merge. There is now a dedicated subforum to discuss the Merge, how to root it, etc.

forum.ppcgeeks.com/htc-merge-lexikon/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dillalade:
Somebody with time on there hands needs to do the following:

Distribute the incentive given by "cnr0616"

post #53 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1013398&page=6

to the various devs/hackers/radio..spl..recovery devs which we consider to have reputable know how on how to let the Lexikon off its leash.

I would, but I'm ridiculously busy and even find my visits to this thread slowing down as time progresses.

Just my 2cents on a catalyst for the yearn.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
I am more than willing to setup the workstation, it would take a matter of minutes. I'll post it on PPC Geeks, and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the honorable mention.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jshzigler:
We need to keep this thread alive. Don't quit now.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] knownchild:
+1 on this i am very interested in getting my Merge rooted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] wallify:
mine comes in slightly above the evo, how did you get the 200 or so more points than I did? I'm looking at a score of 1218. Are there any apps your running to boost performance? I cant wait to see what this thing can do with a little over clocking and custom roms
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xPreSiDenT:
Well then, I sold my merge with a heavy heart, n bought myself a desire HD. I figured if the desire hd has got an htc flyer rom and we're still trying to get the merge rooted then whats the point? When will we get to the point where the desire hd is? So i thought moving on would be best. Wish you guys all the best.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stoney_38668:
Thanks for your efforts.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ricky12:
I'm actually trying to get a Verizon variant....waiting for the Verizon release is killing me and i plan to get it from BB. Hopefully rooting and custom ROM's will be possible, as the Motorola Droid family of keyboards on their phones have been mediocre at best, and the Droid 3's doesn't look to be much of an improvement.