yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bluegrassman:
Problem with HTC Inspire

*Update, I unable to gain Root access as well.*

Hi guys. First of all HUGE thank you for your time and efforts! A special thanks to frigid for work on a much simplified system to root, s-off, etc.

This is my first attempt at rooting my phone. Prep and Root seemed to go ok, but upon trying option 3 to gain s-off, I begin getting errors and cannot complete the action. I get a lot of adb server out of date errors and such, but here is a copy of the main errors I am seeing. I desperately need suggestions. Thanks in advance!

db server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

1930 KB/s (134401 bytes in 0.068s)

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

--secu_flag off set

--cid set. CID will be changed to: 11111111

--sim_unlock. SIMLOCK will be removed

Section header entry size: 40

Number of section headers: 44

Total section header table size: 1760

Section header file offset: 0x000138b4 (80052)

Section index for section name string table: 41

String table offset: 0x000136fb (79611)

Searching for .modinfo section...

- Section[16]: .modinfo

-- offset: 0x00000a14 (2580)

-- size: 0x000000cc (204)

Kernel release: 2.6.35.10-gd2564fb

New .modinfo section size: 204

Attempting to power cycle eMMC... Failed.

Module failed to load: No such file or directory

Press any key to continue . . .

After pressing a key to continue, I then get this and can go no further:

Go to HTCDev.com and register an account and login.

Press any key to continue . . .

Rebooting to fastboot

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

error: device not found

... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!

OKAY [ 0.008s]

finished. total time: 0.008s

Copy the ID Token and paste it at the bottom of the page of http://www.htcdev.co

m/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-3

Press any key to continue . . .

Please advise as to what steps I should take next
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Abrown86:
HTC Super Tool

I have the incredible as well. I'm interested to see if the original DINC on the 2.3.4 OTA works with this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wicketr:
Not working for me

I have a TMobile HTC Sensation. Phone has USB debugging on and have tried both the "Charge Only" and "Disk Drive" settings. I installed the HTCDriver file first. Even with the drivers installed, I see the following in my Device Manager: Other Devices: Android Phone with an exclamation point and, and alert saying "No driver found". I have Win7 64-bit and am running as a Power User, but tried installing as admin, which all seemed to work.

Then unzipped the htcsupertool. And ran the bat file.

Pressed 1 first at which point it say:

error: device not found

Pushing zergRush...

Press any key to continue . . .

error: device not found

Pushing zergRush...

Press any key to continue . . .

After pressing any key a few time the window goes back to the main menu. Press 2, and it just sits there with "Loading root scripts...." forever.

Yes, I'm a noob when it comes to rooting, but this thing needs better instructions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ceasare:
So, does this work on the AT&T vivid?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] srhpapabear:
hi was asking for some help i have a htc sensation and can not get past part 2 it get hunged up any help....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AzumaK:
I have had almost the exact same experience. Didn't try TB, but I did attain root after the 2nd option temporarily, and lost it before rebooting. Another attempt gave the same results. I had the same experience when I first tried the ZergRush method on the Shift (which I pulled off without a hitch on my newest root, my VZW Xperia Play). Since it's my girlfriend's phone, I'm wary of trying the downgrade method. I have a lot of experience with rooting and the like, but I can't risk bricking her phone as much as I'd like to. I haven't been able to read the whole thread, but the last 15-20 pages don't really have much info for the Shift, so I'm stumped for now!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZXYannis:
Could I use this to unlock BOOTLOADER of Wildfire S?

If it is works,thanks very much....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] walhallaDE:
Hi,

several questions about Desire Z - but no answers. So once again: is it working with the Desire Z (GB 2.3.3 Stock, unbranded, Europe/Germany)?

Thanks in advance for a short response

Walhalla
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LITANG:
Nice!thanks!i'm trying it!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Erandel:
Running the tool

Just to check, do I need linux installed to get all this to work on the wildfire S properly (after installing all the HTC USB drivers and enabling developer mode etc) or can I run this fine using windows 7 / Permissions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] frigid:
no just windows. And you don't need to use admin rights
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] retrokevin:
Glad someone else has the same issue, haven't been able to get a response anywhere.

I don't want to mess with the downgrade option either, mostly because I'm not even sure I want to flash a new rom and mess with all of that. I just want root to keep my phone running a little better, I like 2.3.3 just fine really.

Hopefully this solution works down the line for the Shift.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mgamerz:
The file not found errors can be corrected in the. Bat file, looks like he didnt do relative paths. Dont run as admin (or just use admin shell to nav there). Didnt fix it for me though a few times.

Trolling from my ATRIX 4G's XDA premium app, still on the gold medal winner of worst customer satisfaction for the second year in a row! Congrats!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Erandel:
Thanks for the fast response - extra comments guys, I'll see if I can try the batch file between xmas / new year and will post feedback results.

So the pathways may not be set exactly where the files are? OK, will look out for that.

Oh, and thanks for the tool frigid! ironically you posted 2.0 update when I started looking for rooting the Wildfire S (want to sort out the 128MB of storage space you get by default on the Wildfire S, probably by using a partition tool)

Out of interest, does it use a special boot loader to do the rooting or is it all handled through scripts? as I notice there is a cyogen build you can use when S-OFF is enabled - even though I'm new I've been researching a bit.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hebihebi:
How o were can i get your instructions in german?

Your instructions with HTC Sensation XE works too?

thanx hebihebi.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wicketr:
Option 4 failed

#1 and #2 worked fine. I get to #3 (S-OFF) and I get this:

After that, my phone shows its at the bootloader. I have since gone through step 4, so the bootloader says it's Unlocked, but still shows S-ON.

I have a TMobile HTC Sensation.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nmyseteroious:
sadly doesn't work on my Jetstream.. I did went through step 4 and got reset and all... how do I check if the bootloader is actually unlocked? I am still S-on
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kpayne:
Nice. Does it work on Desire Z.(Bell Canada)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] policeman0077:
Does it work on panache 4g?

I get some errors when I try to unlock it.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dezt818:
Any News if this works on the Htc Rezound ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] andreasy:
Too much fuss for nothing. I have tried to read this entire post in order to locate a single "convincing" successful attempt but couldn't find one (except 2-3 plain "works" replies). If anyone had success with Wildfire S (GSM) please post, otherwise I suggest this thread closes. You can't advertise something to work on 10+ devices and 99% of the users replying that it doesn't work especially when this has been announced by HTCdev.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JasenMinus:
After pushing zerg rush, should the script go back to the initial screen?

Just looking for some clue that it worked...when i go to step 2, it tries to mount, and says permission denied, asking me if im root, when im trying to use method 2 to root...im kinda confused

Loading root script......

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

pushing BusyBox...

Press any key to continue . . .

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

1612 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.651s)

changing permissions...

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

mount: permission denied (are you root?)

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

/system/xbin/busybox: not found

Pushing su...

Press any key to continue . . .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mangani001:
Well it worked for me on my design 4g and two mtg4s'...It wasn't plug and play but I got it to work.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fatspirit:
How can I find exact version of this script? And changelog is confusing a bit.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reneover:
I am sorry if i come over as a noob. But I have a unbranded htc sensation, and i am curious which steps exactly I have to follow to get everything the job done.

With my previous phone a Desire HD I had to root the hard way, but it was explained very well, so it just took a lot of time, but it was pretty clear what to do.

But which steps exactly do i have to follow to get everything done?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vovka307:
HTC Wildfire S

#2 menu item
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] muhammadzia88:
What version of android were the two MT4Gs running?....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] romy134:
So this works with a Droid Incredible GB 2.3.4?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] frigid:
My hosting yelled at me. So hosting the file at multiupload sorry
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zeropaladn:
My god. +Thanks! I've been looking for an easy way to remove the SenseUI without having to resort to installing a custom ROM. Now it looks the way i remember Android to be, and tons of RAM freed up on my EVO 3D.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eggydrums:
This looks cool might the de sense work on the amaze?

Edit: on a custom Rom?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] reneover:
Sorry for the question, but which steps do i have to follow exactly to have a fully rooted phone? so i don't take unnecessary steps. Just do step 1 till till step 4, and everything is done?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sketchy McSketch:
never attempted rooting before on my sensation since it looked like too much of a hassle, even with the benefits. however, it looks like this program will make the entire process much easier. i've got just a few questions:

will i still receive software updates from htc after i root? i don't plan on installing a custom rom like cyanogen after i root.

how would i apply affect the official update to ics for the sensation after it comes out?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adenbutter:
Anybody out there having tried it on the HTC Desire S?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BuddyJoe83:
Any HTC ChaCha tries out there?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JasenMinus:
Do you need the SDK and ADB and Fastboot up and running for any of these utilities to work on the device?

I cant seem to get any of it to work on my stock MT4G.

Just wanna root and load CM7 :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stopmoclay:
Anyone know if this is working on the HTC Desire Z?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sogajeffrey:
Support for Rezound?

Hi

Has this been tested on the HTC rezound?

Thanks!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chancy319:
How do you get this to work on the T-Mobile G2??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BrotherDave:
Ok folks here we go.

Is there any chance or hope that this will work on the official HTC 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire, the rom that comes from the HTCdev site? Unrevoked and Revolutionary don't cut it.

Anyone tested already?

Cheers

p.s. don't all attack and mock me at once for flashing with that rom, i never researched the fact that i would be unable to easily get my root back after flashing, what can i say i'm a n00b :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] larson16:
I have tried it on HTC Desire Z 2.3.3 (2.42.405.2) but it DIDN'T work. First time it installed SU, but when I was trying to open it - crash, apps couldn't get root access, so I tried 2 time from begining and I've got bootloop :/ (battery out - helped).

Maybe I do something wrong, but it's not my "first time" i rooted and flashed GT540 couple of times.

Did someone get it work on DZ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] striker223:
ID Token?

This is my first time attempting to root my HTC Inspire 4G. When going through option 3 for s-off, I'm getting a couple errors. The first is:

Attempting to power cycle eMMc... Failed

Module failed to load: No such file or directory

when I hit enter to continue and reboots to fastboot I get:

error: device not found

...INFO[ERR] Command error

Any idea what may have happened here?

EDIT: Also, it freezes up HBOOT. None of the buttons work, I can't cycle through or select any options. I've spent hours searching and can't find any help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 21hausdr:
Failure at step 2 on Original Droid Incredible

Trying out this tool on my DInc (original) running GB 2.3.4 on Verizon. Followed instructions, got thru the prep (Step 1) OK. On step 2 got the attached error about not being able to push BusyBox, root or Superuser - Out of Memory. What?

Have USB debugging toggled on, not sure about mock locations but tried it both on and off with the same result. Tried it with charge only and then disk drive but no go.

Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong? Have never been rooted on this device.

12/28 Update:

Since the Droid Incredible was on the working list I tried this tool. Didn't work for me - yet. Today for kicks I used newer HTC drivers 3.0.0.013. Didn't help. I had Lookout running as well as Advanced Task Killer. Killed both of those and still can't get passed step 1. Also moved the run.bat file + the root folder to C:\ and ran it from there. I have success at step 1 but still getting the same error messages about being out of memory (see attached *.txt below)

1/7/12 Update: Version 3 didn't do the trick for the Droid Incredible - yet - still hoping. Step 1 (prep) is successful. Step 2 (alternate prep) didn't seem to do anything. I tried them individually and not in succession. Step 3 (root) flashed the word "ROOTED" in multiple colors on my screen but in fact the description shows it failed. See below-

Press any key to continue . . .

1500 KB/s (23056 bytes in 0.015s)

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root

[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00015118

[*] Scooting ...

[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...

[+] Zerglings found a way to enter ! 0x10

[+] Overseer found a path ! 0x000151e0

[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...

[+] Zerglings caused crash (good news): 0x401219c4 0x0054

[*] Researching Metabolic Boost ...

[+] Speedlings on the go ! 0xafd1950b 0xafd395f7

[*] Popping 24 more zerglings

[*] Sending 173 zerglings ...

[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man !

[+] Killing ADB and restarting as root... enjoy!

1822 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.576s)

/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Out of memory

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

/system/xbin/busybox: not found

failed to copy 'root\su' to '/system/bin/su': Out of memory

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

rm failed for /system/xbin/su, No such file or directory

link failed Out of memory

failed to copy 'root\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Out of me

ory

********************* rebooting**************************

Press any key to continue . . .

Hope this helps someone. Will monitor to see if there are any more updates and will try them as (if) they roll out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BlackMoonZero:
I have tried it on a HTC Desire Z 2.3.3 (2.42.405.2) too. The script worked fine without any error and superuser was installed. The SU apk is not crashing but other apps like Titanium Backup don't get root.

Edit: I have tried this almost 10 times and my DZ is still working like before. So other DZ owners don't have to be worry about this and just try it and please let us all know if it's working but don't post the same question again and again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nyccharlie:
would this work on the DINC2 running gingerbread 2.3.4? I'm a little wary of trying right now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BiffTirkle:
someone correct me if i am wrong, but this script was originally written for the htc evo design 4g. it also seemed to work on other htc devices. if it doesnt work for you then it doesnt work, and certainly dont suggest the thread be closed for the script not functioning on your phone only. this is still a work in progress, and others have used it with success.

if you really want to root your device and this script does not work, do it the old fashioned way. if you cant, then wait or dont root your phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] verminoth:
HTC/Tmobile mytouch 4g android 2.3.4

I saw similar posts to this one and yet no real answer to the issues just yet, so I am adding my information to this as well. I read at least 15 pages before this one and I'm not quite seeing what our options are just yet.

Steps taken:

Did everything in the guide. Drivers installed, tool extracted. Ran run.bat.

First option worked just fine, stuck on second.

Here is the command line information I receive after attempting to root:

Loading root script......

pushing BusyBox...

Press any key to continue . . .

1919 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.547s)

changing permissions...

mount: permission denied (are you root?)

/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

/system/xbin/busybox: not found

Pushing su...

Press any key to continue . . .

failed to copy 'root\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

changing permissions...

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system

link failed Read-only file system

Pushing Superuser.apk

Press any key to continue . . .

failed to copy 'root\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only

file system
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fkereki:
Problem with Desire Z

Hi!

I tried the root script, but...

zergRush ran perfectly, and reported that it had achieved root

the rest of the root script seemingly ran OK as well

but... at the end, the "su" command failed!

I tried running zergRush again, but got

# ./adb shell "./data/local/tmp/zergRush"

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root

[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[-] Cannot copy boomsh.: Permission denied​

I also cannot find the "su" command any more -- where should it be?

What's the matter? What went wrong? And, more important... how do I fix it?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UnixSlayer:
A word of advice...... Make sure your HTC, or Google Sync is shutdown. If it's in your icon tray, you will come up with device not found errors. Even if your phone is in Disc only mode, or Sync mode. Some people should try the S-Off first, then use 1) for Prep. Then 2) for Root.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ijestan:
will this work to s-off my wildfire?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scooby464:
Not working for me

Not working on my Incredible 2?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fkereki:
Update: I tried rebooting --even by removing the battery-- but no luck; zergRush still produces the same error, and "su" says "Permission denied", so no root, no luck, and possibly something broken... any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bendik18:
Hi guys,

Sorry i don't have the courage to go through the 70+ pages of replies.

But if anyone has the answer or have tried, could anybody tell me if this works for the Desire Z 2.3.3.

Allso, I think it's called the G2 in the US. Are there any differences between the G2 and the DZ?

And last of all, what are the risks? If I try this without knowing it's safe, what could happen?

Thanks alot in advance,

Sorry about my (potential) bad english and my lack of rooting skills.

Bendik
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Flash05:
perhaps you can use the traditional way first on rooting and unlocking DZ. i read the whole thread and so far no definitive way to unlock/root desire z.

but still, this tools is a great one for other devices!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fkereki:
Update: I re-ran the whole procedure by hand, command by command (starting from step 1; zergRush worked again!) up to

# ./adb push ../../htcsupertoolv2/root/su /system/bin/su

517 KB/s (22228 bytes in 0.041s)

# ./adb shell "chown root.shell /system/bin/su"

# ./adb shell "chmod 06755 /system/bin/su"

# ./adb shell

# su

[1] + Stopped (signal) su

# /system/bin/su

[2] + Stopped (signal) /system/bin/su

[1] Segmentation fault su

Possibly even worse, I tried

# busybox su

su: unknown user root

Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sirjoeyg:
Seriously, I've looked everywhere for some reasonable instructions rather than just; "download all this **** and see if it works" I would think that most of the people using this would be newbs like me who don't know what the **** to do otherwise we'd have rooted our phones a long time ago. I'd be more than happy to donate for some freaken instructions. :mad:

N1 stock
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] @djscrewedup:
S off and rooting G2

I need someone's help. I got through steps 1 and 2 no problem. When I get to step 3 however, when I tried to unlock the bootloader on htc's website it says"C:\Android>fastboot oem get_identifier_token

...

(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!

OKAY [ 0.008s]

finished. total time: 0.008s" and I can't get the token.