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[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
I rebooted the device and computer and still the same results.

I can use "adb reboot" to reboot the phone, so I know I have good communication to the phone.

Using "adb remount" or the "adb install" commands yield the same failures as before. After looking back over the entire instructions, the only step that I am not 100% sure that I did correctly is the installation of the superuser.zip file.

11) Go back, install zip from sdcard, choose the superuser zip.

12) Reboot, open market, search for super user and install it.

13) Open superuser app go to preferences and choose update su binary.

14) Download terminal emulator and run "su" to test if you have root. $ should turn to #.

I followed the video at this point, which did the adb push. I did not run "su" through the terminal emulator and get #. However, I am confident that I am running the 2.2 version of the software, so the PG06IMG file was installed correctly.
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
Try running su from terminal, you might just be on 2.2 but not have root permissions yet
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
This seems to be the case. Cannot run su from terminal emulator.

Is there any way to get temp root at this point to continue, or do I need to start over? Apparently I missed something along the way. I have worked with Linux a good bit, but I am definitely green at rooting phones :rolleyes:
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
Well you would just follow this guide, but start at "Rooting 2.2" which seems to be what you have done, but did you go into setting and check the "Allow installation from unknown sources" and enable USB debugging under Applications?
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
Yes, those settings are correct. If I could get visionary to install, I can complete the project. I guess it will not install without root.

I'll probably start all over tomorrow if I dont figure it out in a bit :silly:

Edit: I just re-downloaded Visionary and it installed. Go figure.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
So it was just a Bad Download. Well keep us posted on how it goes ;) . Also for future reference Terminal Emulator needs Root access.
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
Hmm thats good, no need to start all over again :)

But don't worry, same thing happened to me the first time, but I noticed the file was a little too small so I didn't even try to install :cyclops:
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
thanks!!

Thanks for all your assistance and I will keep you posted. I am done now and looking at ROMs to choose from.

Yeah I didn't want to start over but I had no clue! I feel better that it was apparently a bad download - I was questioning my understanding of this stuff! Thanks for your responses.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
So you are Fully Rooted " S-Off " and ready to Flash ? If so congrats :) . One bit of advice, before you start Flashing Roms make sure and do a Nandroid Backup of your Current Rom setup. Also make sure to make a copy of your SD Card to your PC \ Laptop.
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
Yup, backing up is always really important, and I would also recommend using dread's modded CWM recovery:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1663531

Just has awesome tweaks that really save time and frustration down the road, read the OP and you'll see what I mean

But other than that, you're set :D

Back up, flash roms, and enjoy your newly rooted phone :)
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
Yes - fully rooted with S-OFF when I boot with the volume down key. I plan to backup my current setup, then try some ROMS. Thanks again for the help, even though it was a bad download.

I will check out that CWM recovery link as well. Thanks!

I am now moving to the ROM comparisons / which ROM to choose threads :D
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Another thing to keep I'm mind when you first flash a Rom is that it will take time to settle in. You need to give it a day or so to settle in. Once it settles in you'll be able to judge battery life, and performance.

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
I read your other thread on flashing ROMS and followed all of the preparation procedures. Based on my requirements of the device and knowledge thus far, I installed newSENSE and I like the features so far. I am using the phone for at least a day or so for strictly texting and calls before I install apps and load media. If the radios all work correctly, this is just what I was looking for.

So I don't get off topic on this thread - thanks again to the original author and those who discovered the necessary procedures to root this phone. Thanks for the responses from everyone else as well - my impression of this community is positive and I plan to spend more time here absorbing all of the information!

Next on my list: improve my understanding of recovery utilities and ROM management. I need to learn about Nandroid, Titanium, and the functionality of Clockwork to continue.
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
hooray for root!!! :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::D:D
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Nice Rom Pick IMO, newSense is a Great Rom. As for your " Next on my List " , check out THIS thread ;) .
[EVO Shift 4G General] bryank930:
OK. I've searched high and low and I can't seem to figure it out.

I've somehow managed to downgrade to 2.2, however I can't flash the ENG bootloader. When I type the dd command in, it acts like it flashes, but the md5's don't match and it still says S-ON in the bootloader. It does say UNLOCKED at the top. HBOOT version is: HBOOT-0.99.0001.

RUU's don't work, PG06IMG's don't work on any of my 5 SD cards, Update Firmware in the settings says "no update found", and ShiftRR doesn't work. I can't even go back to 2.3.4 and start over. :(

The phone works, and I'm able to use it, but FULL S-OFF would be nice to have.

So, I'm stuck :(
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Ok something does not sound correct here. I rooted a Device with ShiftRR less then 3 days ago. So it does work ;) . But that's neither here, nor there. The Instructions in the OP are specific, did you follow them to a " T " ? Reason being if you skip a step things do not usually work the way they're supposed to. Did you Temp root with Visionary before trying to do the adb

dd if=/sdcard/hboot_eng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 command ? Are you typing the command, or Copy then paste ? I would suggest the Copy, and Paste method. Also can you post the Info in the Bootloader that would help?
[EVO Shift 4G General] bryank930:
The PG06IMG would not work, it said "wrong image or no image" no matter what I tried, and the RUU got stuck at 13% checking header.

I found a thread on another forum explaining how to pull the ROM.img file from the temp folder that the RUU creates and flash the files separately in fastboot Link, so I did that and got it to boot into 2.2. I could not get visionary to work correctly. It got stuck at "rooting device, please wait" and sat like that for over 45 min before I pulled the battery. When it booted back up, SU was there, and I could get # instead of $ in adb shell. So I figured it was OK to do the dd command, copied and pasted or typed, all gave the same result. It looked like it worked, but the md5's didn't match. ShiftRR got stuck when trying to flash the eng bootloader, then the original bootloader and it told me not to turn my phone off and check XDA for help.

I attached a pic of the bootloader info screen.
[EVO Shift 4G General] bryank930:
It found the OTA update. Looks like I'm going to start from step 1 again.

EDIT: It won't even do the damn OTA update. It reboots to a white triangle with ! in the middle. A battery pull, and it boots back to 2.2. WTF!?
[EVO Shift 4G General] strapped365:
Maybe you should try when the md5s match, because like with radios if the md5 is wrong and the radio is corrupt you brick. Md5s should always be checked if it's anything recovery or bootloader related
[EVO Shift 4G General] bryank930:
That's just it, the MD5's NEVER match. I check the current hboot md5 before running the dd command, and after, and it doesn't change.

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Well. It finally installed the OTA. Then it found another one and did that too. So I'm really back to square 1 now. I'll try it all again this weekend.

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It actually only updated to 2.3.3!!! Sweet!
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Ok a few things you may want to avoid next time. Reading the above two posts, and your other one it seems like your trying to rush the process. You cannot safely skip steps, it will only lead to issues down the line. It is vital if you want the process outcome to be correct that you follow the steps detailed. Otherwise it usually just causes issues, which take up more time. Also as strapped mentioned, make sure the MD5 numbers match. Or it could turn out to be an unpleasant experience. When you try again make sure that you have a good chunk of undisturbed time allotted. That way you can take your time. Keep in mind Do Not Skip Steps. If something does not work figure out why before proceeding ;) . If you need any help someone is always around, and willing to help out :) . Lastly verify the Android version your on before you start the process. That way you know which process to follow. Best of luck :) . Keep us posted.
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
Codes

Can you post or send me the codes that are needed to be typed into a command promp. I unlocked my bootloader a couple months ago then got nervous on doing full root. I followed the instructions on htcdev.com for unlocking. I can not see the codes in the video and don't want to mess something up or take days and days to root my phone trying to figure out all the commands. I am running on 2.3.4. Thank you much.
[EVO Shift 4G General] jeffires00:
So far, the battery life seems a bit better. I need to purchase a better battery anyway.

Lol thanks - I followed the video and guide step by step - my only deviation was that I drank Oktoberfest instead of Blue Moon :silly:

Got it - I will be reading over these links in my spare time :good:
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Everything you need to do is in the OP. Just read, read, and reread before you begin the process. Set aside some undisturbed time. Do not skip any steps, and be patient. If you have any questions, or issues post up.

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
Not sure what to do with the clockwork file download windows will only let me burn to a disk and then I can't even do that. When I try to run command cd C:\android-sdk\platform-tools I get a The system cannot find the path specified
[EVO Shift 4G General] strapped365:
Go to my computer and view your c drive to verify your path. My path on windows was always C:\android/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools

On Linux its /android-sdk-linux/platform-tools

And then open a command prompt and use to cd command to change to the directory you need to something like this

cd /android-sdk-linux/platform-tools

Also you need to stick the cwm image there. But it sounds like your in really unfamiliar water so I'm going to urge you to read and read and read until you think you have a general understanding of android terminologies and then read some more so you know what's going on when
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
Ok i have the path correct in on the cmd. I put the clockwork img in platform-tools folder. Now when I try to run fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-speedy I get an error: cannot load recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-speedy. Thanks to everyone for the help it id much appreciated.
[EVO Shift 4G General] strapped365:
To use the fastboot commands your phone should be in fastboot mode so power down and hold volume down and power once it boots into bootloader choose fastboot usb and then fastboot your recovery
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
Woo ho I successfully downgraded to 2.2 I am following the video and the OP at the same time. I have no root file to put the first link under Rooting Android 2.2 into on my SD card also the visionary download link is dead.
[EVO Shift 4G General] strapped365:
For the shift root files use the media fire link from the 2. 2 instructions also prboy may have to post a link for visionary cause that seems dead
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
I know to use th media fire link but what am I supposed to extract that link to. the instructions say the root folder on sd card but there is no root folder on the sd card.
[EVO Shift 4G General] strapped365:
The root of the SD is just the SD card not inside a folder or anything
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
kinda what i thought, but wanted to be sure. Thanks now I just need a new visionary link.

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Ok i found a visionary app using google. I want to make sure that I am doing this correctly. After running the md5sum on both the files I get this:

md5sum /sdcard/hboot_orig.bin

md5sum /sdcard/hboot_orig.bin

386c19451e8dd18f9b98fad6b11be4c0 /sdcard/hboot_orig.bin

# md5sum /sdcard/hboot_eng.nb0

md5sum /sdcard/hboot_eng.nb0

60ec1006e6ec2e8acb370d6aad35b17e /sdcard/hboot_eng.nb0

#

I am nervous something is not right and want to make sure that it is before I continue.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
The numbers seem to match. But make sure you look them over again, before you continue ;). Take your time, follow the Steps, and be patient.

For those who will need it for next time :cyclops:

com.modaco.visionaryplus.r14.apk
[EVO Shift 4G General] presurized:
Same problem here!

bryank930, Did you ever managed to completely aquire S-OFF?, I am at 2.2 with the same problem that you had!

What RUU did you use to get to 2.3.3?
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
If you have checked and are certain your on Android Version 2.2, then you are where you want to be to attain Full Root. The steps in the OP will get it done.

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[EVO Shift 4G General] presurized:
That's what i thought, however its a no go. every time i try it says it was all ok, but when you check the md5 it gives me 3008853f805b107fda434ce623f43318 instead. every time. ive tried it all and it just doesnt work.

it has 0.99.0001 Hboot.is that a problem?
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
That's weird, you're running 2.2 but you have the hboot for 2.3.4? Hmm, can you just check your software version one more time to make sure?

That is very odd indeed.

Also, after you have checked your software version, go into your bootloader (power off, then press Power + Vol Down until it boots) and see what radio you have.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Something is not correct. You have the wrong HBoot , you should have 0.93.2001 . I'm going to say something went wrong in the process of downgrading. Are you sure that you are on Android version 2.2 ? Sounds to me like your still on 2.3.4 . Can you check your Android version, and let me know what it is ? Also what does it say your Bootloader ?
[EVO Shift 4G General] Protejae:
Had to do this on my other phone, process works great, and have 0 problems on both phones since root.
[EVO Shift 4G General] junpei1337:
Just wanted to say thanks. Rooted first phone using indirects script to downgrade and this to get root. Super easy. Keep up the good work.
[EVO Shift 4G General] abhishekky:
I am not able to unlock the bootloader. I am stuck at step 8 - Type in Command Prompt: fastboot oem get_identifier_token.

when I type this in cmd, I get "waiting for device". I have tried several times but same result all time.

My SHIFT is on 2.3.4, Software no. 2.77.651.8 710RD
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
You are one Software Update past the Guide. For that Software go to THIS thread in order to Root. MAKE SURE TO READ, AND RE-READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START. Be comfortable with the process before you begin. Ask questions if you are uncertain.
[EVO Shift 4G General] abhishekky:
Thanks to all for helping me. I successfully rooted my SHIFT after downgrading to 2.2, and also flashed U.K.E Rom.

I learned a lot of things here, the experience is really good.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Glad your sorted. Enjoy :)
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
I haven't been on for awhile, and I was able to get full root for the first time. I have not pushed any roms, but my reason for rooting was to get rid of factory useless apps. I am having slight issues tough and was wondering if anyone could offer help. I can not sign into my yahoo mail anymore or send or receive picture messages. A friend that works at Sprint told me that I should do a profile update, but I didn't tell him I was rooted and not sure that I can do a profile update on a rooted phone.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Yes you can still Update your PRL / Profile on a Rooted Device. Provided you have the settings. If your on the Rooted Sense Rom then it should be no issue. Go into: Menu - Settings - System updates - Update profile . Then let it do it's thing. When it's done, there will be a Pop up. Press ok. It will take you to the Home Screen. Then follow the same process to update PRL. THE ONE YOU DO NOT EVER UPDATE IS HTC software update. Unless you want to go back to Stock Un-Rooted.
[EVO Shift 4G General] Tronuser0802:
ummm

Alright i got to this point where you stated place misc.img and PG06IMG.zip on sd card i don't know where misc.img is or where to find it please help me
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
The misc.img is a file that needed to be downloaded form the links in the OP. Go back and read through the OP, you will find the link you need. Also, which version of Android are you currently on ? It just makes it easier to help if we know ;)
[EVO Shift 4G General] forceps42:
Made a mess with bootloader

I've sorta made a mess of things and could use a couple pointers on where to go from here.

Background: was running CM7.1 for about 8 months or so without any real problems, primarily data+wifi use. When I started using it as an actual cell phone, I noticed that incoming calls/texts wouldn't work (the radio stays asleep, dB down to -120, but when on dB goes to -90), outgoing was fine. I would only get incoming text messages after a making an outgoing call or sending an outgoing text. I thought it might be a radio problem, so I wanted to try to update the radio. I couldn't figure out why my PG06IMG.zip files weren't reading, but I stumbled over the FAT32 only (not FAT16) note a bit too late after I had been experimenting wildly.

Long story short, I have ended up in a weird situation where I have locked my bootloader (sigh) using RUU 1.17.651.1 and can't push any other RUUs on (nor can I push the one that I originally used either, they all say error 131 now). Somehow unknown to me, I still have clockwork recovery still on, so I can (and have successfully) flashed CM7.1/CM7.2, but my old stock clockwork backups seem to bootloop on me now (annoying, but no big loss). I would like to get my bootloader unlocked again, but I'm not really sure what my next steps are (i.e. which guide do I follow now that I made a mess of things?).

The funny thing is that after all this I'm now upgraded to CM7.2 from CM7.1 with the new radio (1.08.01.0111) and have gotten basically what I wanted, but the phone still doesn't get incoming calls and now my bootloader is locked.

Just to sum up: at this time, I have CM7.2 (2.3.7) booted, clockwork is accessible, but my bootloader is locked (locked oow, speedy xf ship s-on, hboot-0.99.0001, radio-1.08.01.0111). Could anyone point me in the right direction on how to get things under control again? Thank you!
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Not sure how you accomplished that :confused: . But from the information your giving, your on Android Version 2.3.4 . I would suggest you Read the OP very carefully. Then re-read it once more. The information you want is for Downgrading from 2.3.4 , in order to gain Full Root " S-Off " once again. You may have to RUU to 2.3.4 , but I would try the method in the OP before doing an RUU. Post up if you have any questions.
[EVO Shift 4G General] Apxiundns:
The rooting methods in this thread worked great for me. Thanks, you guys are awesome.
[EVO Shift 4G General] CNexus:
You should have waited like a week and you would have gotten to try the utility I'm almost finished writing!!. Lol, good luck anyway though :D
[EVO Shift 4G General] hgelpke:
Utility? Go on...
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
I can not update my profile or my prl every time I try either the screen will go blank and nothing happens. If I back out of it it will keep going black to try the update and same thing until I shut down the phone and restart it. Now I have no 3g mobile data the only way I can get data is on a wifi connection.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
What Rom are you running ?
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
None I rooted to get rid of apps that Sprint puts on and free space on the phone for apps that I use.
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
You're 100% your Fully Rooted correct ? Have you tried updating PRL / Profile over WiFi ?

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[EVO Shift 4G General] junpei1337:
This is just a thought as i am still a noob, but maybe flashing the radio updates could help with sparky's 3g problem since this root method downgraded his cellular radio. Mine was stuck only getting 1x data connection until i flashed new radio.

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Thats if he didnt already do that
[EVO Shift 4G General] Sparky2448:
Yep I have tried over wifi and yes I am fully rooted. No I have not flashed radios yet I wasn't sure what to flash to and didn't want to brick my phone by flashing the wrong one. Also wasn't sure on how to flash the radios and was worried about same problem.
[EVO Shift 4G General] junpei1337:
i used the ones otaking posted in vicodans thread. just put on root of sd card and reboot into bootloader. it will automatically search for them and then select to apply update.
[EVO Shift 4G General] cmags:
Is there any shortcut I can take if I have nandroid backups of fully rooted roms (including stock)? I'm having trouble with the first SU flash (cwm says bad), so I thought I could restore a rooted stock rom, then flash s-off, then reflash cwm and rooted rom again, bypassing visionary. Thoughts?
[EVO Shift 4G General] konichwa:
Cannot root with Visionary::

It had a temproot for a MOMENT, turns S-OFF (now it is permanently S-OFF) -- I forgot to go into Airplane mode after the s-off process

then the phone reboot itself and removed visionary but kept superuser

I tired to restart the process but of course, I was almost there and did the hboot section.

The phone won't temproot again and I manually removed Super User to restart the process.

help?

Android 2.2

Baseband Version 1.08.00.0429_2

HBoot 0.93.0001

Kernel 2.6.32.21

Build CL343065

PRI Version 2.40_003

PRL Version 40443

Thanks!
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
If the information you posted is correct. Then THIS should work for you.
[EVO Shift 4G General] konichwa:
When I have the phone again I'll let you know how it works ^_^
[EVO Shift 4G General] prboy1969:
Kool keep us posted. So you are coming back to the Shift ? If you handed it in to Sprint, they may have RUU'd it back to Factory Stock. In fact I would bet on it. If so, that method will not work. You will have to wait until it's in your possession to find the correct method.
[EVO Shift 4G General] konichwa:
No its a friends phone I was working on. It is another credo phone funny enough..and it was from about a year ago... so we'll c.

I keep having weird glitches with the galaxy s2 as much as I like the screen and my kickstand case ( woot)..butall the same. It comes back to functionality and a proper working device that doesn't feel like it would break in two seconds. Though my case is pretty solid. Lol