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[HTC Rezound] SquireSCA:
No, I know what perm root is. I was just saying that the biggest benefit of root IMHO is to get rid of the bloat and crap. I don't really tether, and there are not that many apps that I use that require root. The temp root and then disabling bloat and removing Sense were pretty much what I needed.

I did this method, but it seems that there will be some limitations.

I am hoping that the guys at Cyanogen put out an ICS based ROM for this phone. The ROMS so far are basically what we already had with the temp root method, that is what I was getting at, but I guess you are right, that will change in time...
[HTC Rezound] MrSmith317:
I would say that the biggest benefit of rom+custom recovery is the ability to do nandroid backups. I mean, it takes soft bricking almost off the table plus you'll almost never get stuck with a factory full reset.
[HTC Rezound] v36sedan:
how do i use the "one click perm root" ? i just unlocked my bootloader..

edit: im using an imac if that matters..
[HTC Rezound] Edvard_Greig:
Seriously, can you validate that you acheived S-OFF via the link? (my Rezound is still in the mail), and that you flashed the Sensation ROM successfully on your rezound? Can someone else please chime in on the veracity? This could be big on its own
[HTC Rezound] pickaxe300:
I too asked the same thing, but no reply yet. It would be pretty big news if it were true! Just not willing to chance a 650 dollar phone to try it my self.....
[HTC Rezound] designerfx:
I can't tell you how eager I am to see a 100% sense free AOSP ICS port on the phone before HTC ports ICS themselves, not only from a comedy/HTC doing a bad job perspective but also for additional functionality and all that. Of course, I expect that to take time, in the manner of a month or two (at minimum)
[HTC Rezound] ihyln:
Well the ironic thing is that people are clamoring for pure aosp roms. I've said it before and I will say it again if you want pure aosp stick to devices specifically made for it. I've been a longtime HTC user but others will tell you that aosp roms are not 100% on HTC devices. For the record I am considering going back to the rezound but I have trouble adjusting to sense now that I've been using ics for the last week or so.
[HTC Rezound] triton302:
It was a joke...

I wouldn't say EVERYONE is wanting AOSP. However, this device has the perfect hardware to run anything AOSP and have plenty left over.
[HTC Rezound] rfarrah:
FWIW, MIUI (an AOSP ROM) ran 100% perfectly on both my HTC Incredible and Incredible 2. Looking forward to seeing how it does on the RZ.
[HTC Rezound] ihyln:
I agree miui on my dinc1 was perfect in every way. However on the dinc2 aosp/miui was worse than sense because of the low call volume and camera quality
[HTC Rezound] con247:
I buy HTC phones so I can use Sense and AOSP. With other phones, you are stuck with AOSP only.
[HTC Rezound] OLDsJUNKIE:
I've never had any problems running AOSP ROMs on the Eris or Incredible. CM7 and MIUI both ran flawlessly.
[HTC Rezound] ljbaumer:
So at this point we have permanent root and an unlocked bootloader, does that mean that we will have CM9 for our phones when CM9 is released and will we be able to run MIUI? I know that neither of those roms have been released for our phones yet but will there be even a possibility of getting them on our phones?

Sorry if this has been asked already in this thread.

Also what does S-ON restrict us from doing?

Finally, is there any way that a noob dev like me can help? I did a lot of theming for the DROID 2 but I am kinda sucky at rom deving.

Thanks and sorry for the crappy questions,

Ljbaumer
[HTC Rezound] DJ Carpenter:
Dumb question, but, do we run this the same way we did using the zerg temp root?

I've never used one click roots so I'm not really sure how the process goes.

Never mind, found the guide ha.

I feel like a noob again haha.
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Updated OP with proper HBOOT flashables
[HTC Rezound] oneders65:
[Q] Bootloader will not recognize PH98IMG.zip

1st mistake was did not include this file AdbWinApi.dll durring the HTC Dev unlocking process. I went through the instuctions again and still no root.

2nd mistake was that I had HTC Sync running during the unlock process. After I corrected mistake 1 and corrected mistake 2 I have root. The problem I have now is that bootloader will not recognize a PH98IMG.zip file on the SD card when I tried to flash a recovery. I flashed recovery using Clean Flash but I would like to have my bootloader still recognize the PH98IMG.zip file.

Just noticed when I boot into recovery and tried to flash a ROM on SD card it was not showing up.....

Any ideas on how to fix this? Will this tool help me fix it?
[HTC Rezound] con247:
Is it on the external sd card where it should be? Also make sure it is PH98IMG.zip not PH98IMG.zip.zip if you have windows hide file extensions.
[HTC Rezound] oneders65:
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes in SD Card and yes the file is not .zip.zip.
[HTC Rezound] con247:
what PH image are you trying to flash?
[HTC Rezound] zonbal33:
to get back to stock all i need to do is throw the PH98IMG-1.02.605.6.zip (472.26 MB) on my sdcard, boot into recovery and flash it?
[HTC Rezound] xjedi:
How did you check? By looking on your computer and it's in the NONAME drive that pops up or did you use a file manager app on your phone to check? If you used Root Explorer or something like that then make sure the file is in the directory named /sdcard2 NOT /sdcard.
[HTC Rezound] con247:
Bud he posted that almost 20 days ago. I am sure he has figured out the issue.
[HTC Rezound] xjedi:
LOL Didn't even see that. I just saw the latest post and tried to help. Hopefully he did get it to work. :)
[HTC Rezound] 06stang:
Any chance someone is working on an unofficial root/s-off method?
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Yeah JCase is said to be working on it as is Team Evil.
[HTC Rezound] 06stang:
Thank you for the reply sir
[HTC Rezound] dnvm:
Need Root Help

Hello, I am trying to root my phone. I unlocked my bootloader over the weekend. Tonight I started doing research into how to root the phone. I downloaded Rezound_One_Click_Root_1.1.zip. I unmounted the SD card and then went to "Applications/Development" then selected "USB debugging". When I attach the USB cable I selected HTC Sync. I ran the root software and the window opens up connects to the phone. It starts by saying that the adb is out of date shutting it down. Daemon is not started, starting Daemon. The first time it ran all the way through, it loaded "Super User", then told me my phone was rooted. When I opened "Root Explorer" I see a note saying that "Root Explorer" was granted superuser permission. But when I go to "Terminal Emulator" the first line says: "export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH". The next line shows the dollar symbol, then I type "su" hit "enter". Then the next line appears: "SU: permission denied".

So I have try to run the program again. But now when it goes to load "Superuser" I get a message that the paths are read only.

So I am stuck and I have no idea what to do now.

Thank You for your help.
[HTC Rezound] con247:
just install amon ra recovery and in the development menu it has root built in. Check the link in my sig for more details.
[HTC Rezound] majorhunadadun:
I'm permanently rooted but I'm still on my original stock rom. Is there a way to unroot and update my stock rom when the impending update comes?
[HTC Rezound] con247:
relock, run ruu, update, unlock, reflash recovery
[HTC Rezound] dnvm:
root not totally working

CON247, I followed your post and downloaded the AmonRa zip file to my phone. Changed the name and placed it at the root of the memory card. I powered down, removed the battery. Installed the battery, booted into HBoot. Pressed the volume up to start recovery. After the recovery I shut down, removed the memory card and deleted the zip file. Replaced the memory card and booted into the AmorRa recovery. Went into the developer menu and loaded the first SU. Powered down and then restarted the phone.

I have the exact same issue as before. Start "Root Explorer" the first screen is the need to authorize the program. Checked under superuser and I see "Root Explorer" last allowed 01/26/2012. The log says "Root Explorer" allowed & "Root Explorer" created. Then I go into "Terminal Emulator" and type "SU" and I get "permission denied".

Any other ideas.:confused:

Thank you for your help.
[HTC Rezound] con247:
strange. Maybe superuser needs to be updated? I haven't flashed this OTA yet so I really can't be of much help once you are in the OS
[HTC Rezound] MrSmith317:
Did you remove your superuser before doing any of this? I had an issue with superuser that I couldn't overcome but it was because I never actually dumped superuser before trying to "re-install" it.
[HTC Rezound] dnvm:
No I did not

CON247, thank you for your help.

MrSmith317, no I did not unload SuperUser, so I will unload and try again. Are there any other files I should unload along with SuperUser?

Thank you for your Help.:cool:
[HTC Rezound] JayBTV:
Hello,

I just ordered a new Rezound through Amazon and it's coming via UPS tomorrow. I'd like to root it pretty quick (I've had a rooted incredible for the last two year). I heard they just did an OTA update which I'm guessing my phone will already come with (or load on activation). Are there any changes to the methods for unlocking the bootloader/rooting that I might find here considering I'll probably be starting w/ that OTA already installed?

If anyone could give me a simple list of the order I should do things that'd be awesome too. I'm not a total noob but I'm not good w/ all the terms. Should the first step be to use HTCDev and unlock the bootloader?

Thanks for any info. Really excited to get the phone but I just know I won't really be ready to set it up until I get it rooted.

-Jay
[HTC Rezound] Lomallin:
You just need to unlock the bootloader, flash amon ra recovery, and then go into recovery to install su and superuser.

It won't let me post links, but here are some thread numbers:

Unlock bootloader: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1415615

Amon Ra Recovery: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1339679

Root after Recovery thread: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466474
[HTC Rezound] JayBTV:
Thanks a lot for the posts. Was much easier than I thought. Got it up and running on Cleanrom 1.6 now.

Just have to read up on some stuff and see how the phone settles in (Re: battery/performance)....

Sorry if this was the wrong section to post in....
[HTC Rezound] jdmba:
Update?

Does anyone KNOW if people are still working on S-Off, or did that project get abandoned when HTC gave us the unlock?
[HTC Rezound] con247:
They are still working, but it will probably be abandoned since it really isn't "necessary" anymore.
[HTC Rezound] I Am Marino:
I would think they would still work on it so things are smoother in the end.
[HTC Rezound] rfarrah:
I agree and hope they continue to work on it.
[HTC Rezound] Xaotikdesigns:
It's my understanding that the HTC method doesn't fully unlock the bootloader.

For instance, it doesn't allow you to flash the recovery using ROM manager.

I could be entirely wrong about that though...
[HTC Rezound] Deathbyfugu:
Has anyone uploaded an HBOOT flashable RUU for the latest OTA release? I tried searching for it but had no luck finding it. Thanks in advance.
[HTC Rezound] SamXp:
I was worried this would happen. The Droid 4 just got rooted, and here we are nearly three months after launch and no root.

I really don't want to go the htcdev route and willingly void my warranty if there's a chance we'll still get a reversible root. Where are they Rezound developers?!!

I knew I should have went with the Nexus :mad:
[HTC Rezound] I Am Marino:
This sounds way too dramatic.

At least we have an unlockable bootloader and can get some good custom ROMs.

We have root, just have to gain it through recovery, not terribly difficult.
[HTC Rezound] str1der_D:
kudos for HTC on releasing that unlock and completely halting s-off for us. lol i bet they planned this all along.
[HTC Rezound] Fergusonfox7:
So now that i have unlocked bootloader, whats next? Very confused. Coming from Droid incredible First day having the RZ, wanna root this sucker (:
[HTC Rezound] OLDsJUNKIE:
Install Amon Ra recovery. Once Amon Ra is installed, go to recovery and go to the development menu. Install SU and download and install super user from the play store. That will get you rooted. Most of the ROMs out there are rooted and already have super user in them. DL a ROM, and happy flashing!
[HTC Rezound] I Am Marino:
You might have to flash a superuser.zip, that's what I had to do, Amon Ra's SU wasn't sticking for whatever reason.
[HTC Rezound] patrao_n:
Has anyone taken a look at trying to do what was done for the evo 3d? The cdma was finally made soff on the cdma version hboot 1.5. Its in a sticky in the dev section of the cdma htc evo 3d. Sorry can't post a link with tapatalk.

Sent from my BAD A$$ EPIC TOUCH 4G
[HTC Rezound] con247:
You misunderstood what the E3D development was. They found out how to downgrade their hboot to 1.4 which was exploitable with Revoulutionary. We could probably use their exploit to downgrade our hboot, but we don't have one that is exploitable. So it does us no good at this point.
[HTC Rezound] Droidel:
Anyone have links to working PH98IMG's? The links in OP don't work.

When i try to flash the stock RUU PH98IMG from scotts site, it reads it, checks it but doesn't flash. Any ideas?
[HTC Rezound] kryptik06:
You make sure it was named/renamed to "PH98IMG.zip" (without quotes). That is a must for it to recognize the stock RUU
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
Is anyone else having issues unlocking(or at least in my case re-unlocking) the bootloader? I can log in to the HTC site, and I can choose the rezound, but when I click begin unlock bootloader nothing happens. I tired everything, but no dice there. Any ideas?

Edit: nvm their site started working again.
[HTC Rezound] superchilpil:
Sometime soon this thread is going to need to be updated

Since were finally getting s-off :)
[HTC Rezound] graymonkey44:
Hi, I currently have s-off and I was thinking about downgrading to one of these radios, but the links don't seem to work. Is there any way to get a working link?
[HTC Rezound] thunderbread:
looking for some help or info. this is my second rezound. unlocked the first one easy and first shot. this one however is not working. i enter fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin but it just sits there and does nothing. it shows me that is trying to work but never says okay.

Again ive unlocked one before without a problem. ive double checked everything but it just wont go anywhere. any help would be appreciated.
[HTC Rezound] werdna87:
You need to generate a new unlock code for the new phone if you haven't yet
[HTC Rezound] thunderbread:
I did that and thats when i ran into the issue. so i went the steps again got the unlock code. but still nothing im lost lol
[HTC Rezound] werdna87:
You didn't happen to leave the old one in the folder did you?
[HTC Rezound] thunderbread:
nope completely different computer.
[HTC Rezound] werdna87:
Are all the right drivers installed then? I know it's obvious I'm just trying to troubleshoot
[HTC Rezound] sgtguthrie:
I was kind of wondering about that. Didn't rezound just get s-off? Not posted yet or something?
[HTC Rezound] werdna87:
Not yet. It's still being worked on for other phones and will be release once testing is completed.
[HTC Rezound] MotoDj:
should be s-off now from my understanding..

http://unlimited.io/htc-rezound/
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Look in the OP.
[HTC Rezound] graymonkey44:
Nice to see you back D. Thanks for linking my thread. :)
[HTC Rezound] luke1333:
What kind of wire can I use? Can I use an old power cord if I cut the ends off??
[HTC Rezound] DJ Carpenter:
Anything that allows a current. Wire, paperclip, etc. As long as it's insulated where you're holding it.
[HTC Rezound] nowetdio:
Is this right?
[HTC Rezound] bravac:
yes, ur good.
[HTC Rezound] nowetdio:
Thanks, I probably spent 30 min. just on that wire trick :)
[HTC Rezound] madjokeer:
when I do the wire trip with perfect timing I look at my device manager and have a unknown device qhsusb_dload which means the device is bricked which we are essentially doing with the wire trick. If i touch the pin with the ground again the phone resets and the s-off script states s-off failed .. what am I doing wrong?? I have Google usb drivers and HTC drivers installed
[HTC Rezound] JCatman:
Unlock/Root/S-off Question

OK - after searching & searching found instructions to accomplish all of the above. However, thought I came across thread saying; you can't start the process with a Rezound if you took the OTA or firmware 2.01.XX? Is this true? Am I not able to go through this process beginning with unlocking bootloader if I am on 2.01? Android version 2.3.4/Sense 3.5/PRI 1.13_002, 1.88_022? Advice appreciated. Thanks
[HTC Rezound] nowetdio:
I rooted a few days ago with the latest firmware, and everything worked fine.
[HTC Rezound] 57yg14n:
LOL@this one click root. this oneclick root is a friggin joke and doesn't even work.
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Updated with some goodies...
[HTC Rezound] zounduser:
any word on the new leak ics hboot 2.25? i mean the patched 1? i just went through the process of the new leak, and im having problems pushing recovery through fastboot. i installed cwm touch 4 now, but prefer twrp. anyways thanks guys.
[HTC Rezound] Marine6680:
Yeah I was wondering if we will see a patched version of the new hboot.

Probably should just wait until the OTA ICS update. I doubt much benefit will come from using the new leaked firmware. The radios are the same as the prior ICS leak right?

You should throw up the different radios as well, one convenient place for everything.

Would be nice to know which radio/hboot came from which RUU/leak too.

Meadows is the man :cool:
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Added ICS RUUs. About to get prerelease up.
[HTC Rezound] zounduser:
I might just roll back and use the 2.21 hboot, being how im needing my fastboot commands to work.

sent from my rooted & s-off rezound using X-parent ics tapatalk 2
[HTC Rezound] zounduser:
Hell i might just roll back to the latest gingerbread for now and flash the eng. Hboot. ;-) very happy i have many choices now..... Thanks 2 s-off. ;-)

sent from my rooted & s-off rezound using X-parent ics tapatalk 2
[HTC Rezound] Spyke562:
Hey Everyone,

I don't really know what to do next so I am asking. I want to be able to flash all the cool ICS ROMS. I am on stock firmware with S-OFF (attached Screen Shot). My questions is can I flash new firmware (3.11.605.22) and start flashing all the ICS ROMs? I would rather update to ICS firmware then to install the 'old firmware patch'. Am I making a good call on this?

Here is what I plan to do:

Follow steps here to upgrage firmware.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1536297

But since I am S-OFF I am thinking I can just do step 5. Since I am S-OFF do I need to unlock boot loader?

1. Download the 3.11.605.22 Leaked RUU: LINK MD5 = 58b0f42defc689650ddd5128f195dc7d

2. Rename the RUU to "PH98IMG.zip"

3. Copy the renamed RUU to the root of your external SD Card.

4. Re-lock the bootloader.

Open a DOS prompt and change directory to the folder where you have fastboot.exe

Reboot to bootloader

Type "fastboot oem lock" (No Quotes) while you are in bootloader (fastboot usb).

5. Reboot to bootloader again via recovery menu.

The bootloader will begin to scan the PH98IMG.zip - This will take awhile

When it asks if you want to update press volume up for yes.

The update will make the first pass - This will take awhile as well

The phone will reboot and sit on the white HTC screen - DO NOT freak out once again "this will take awhile"

When it is done it will reboot back to fastboot mode.

Make sure "Bootloader" is highlighted and then press the power button to run the second pass of the install - once again "this will take awhile " - watch the screen to verify ok next to each partition

Once complete press the power button to reboot.

Your device will now begin booting on the newly installed Leaked RUU

6. Once booted skip everything in setup

7. Proceed to http://htcdev.com/ to unlock the bootloader - Unlock keys do expire so you may need to request a new key.

8. Install the custom recovery of your choice.

9. Flash RezROM as instructed above.

Once I upgrade to ICS firmware I can then start flashing ICS ROMs freely without the need to flash the 'old firmware patch'?

Thanks for any help...
[HTC Rezound] wayne8821212:
Please get verification from non-noobies on this but, now that you have S-off you can leave your bootloader locked. Also is also an even newer firmware RUU (3.13.605.7.. see original post) in this thread).
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Latest ICS RUU on the way
[HTC Rezound] dmeadows013:
Updated
[HTC Rezound] jtpstealth:
I'm still learning this phone and flashing things. I'm s-off and locked, and my bootloader screen is an exact copy of Spyke562's on the last page. I'd like to upgrade my firmware. Downloaded the 3.14.605.5 RUU from OP. If I understand right, I can:

Place on sd card after renaming,

Boot to bootloader,

Run RUU...

Next is where im a little confused.

Being s-off, I should just be able to flash amon-ra recovery without having to unlock right? At which point I can go and install the ROM of my choice, no patches, no unlocking, or anything?

Thanks in advance for the help, I just want to be sure what I'm going to do before messing anything up.
[HTC Rezound] mpoly112:
Hwte to sound like a noob

Deleted
[HTC Rezound] clemson91:
Thanks a lot for putting these all together in one spot it makes it very easy. I haven't s-offed yet. I flashed 3.14 last night, and have been seeing bad battery life. Could I just flash 3.11 to get back to where I was. Would I need 2.21 hboot as well because I'm on 2.25 hboot right now. Thanks for any help.

If not what would need to be done after I s-offed. Thanks
[HTC Rezound] Spyke562:
Hey jtpstealth,

I am also just getting to know this...coming from an Inc.

Two days ago i flash the latest ICS leak (3.13.605.7) from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631830

And just like you said, rename, put on root of SD flash in hboot. It will take a bit so just wait it out.

Your hboot will still say locked after this but its normal...your s-off so you should not have to unlock (from what i understand, anyone can correct me here)..i did not.

Then i flashed JuopunutBear Patched 2.21 HBOOT cause i wanted to be able to run fastboot cmds.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365654

Afterwards you can flash the Amon recovery...however when i did i had a problem getting SU working. Root checker kept saying i wasnt rooted.

Then someone helped (sorry i cant remember the name, I did a Thanks though!) and pointed me to the latest SU binary. You can just flash the zip from Amon.

http://androidsu.com/superuser/

Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb/IceCreamSandwich (2.1 – 4.0.3)

md5: fc462fa0630379edbe10006b1d19d9b1

I attached my newest hboot for reference.

Good luck...and again anyone please feel free to correct me..i am still new
[HTC Rezound] superchilpil:
Nevermind I found out why....
[HTC Rezound] liqwidzero:
I'm looking to flash 3.14.605.5. Will this wipe my internal SD?
[HTC Rezound] Spyke562:
when I flashed it wiped my internal memory. However you should always make sure you have backups of both external and internal... Good luck and be patient!
[HTC Rezound] liqwidzero:
Of course. Thanks!
[HTC Rezound] liqwidzero:
Are there any other links to download the RUUs from? The download keeps crapping out every time I've downloaded.
[HTC Rezound] liqwidzero:
Anyone?

---------- Post added at 09:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:27 AM ----------

Nevermind. Weirdly enough (even weirder that I did not think of it), the downloads weren't working with Chrome, but they did download fully with IE9.
[HTC Rezound] realgadawg:
Running 3.14.605.65

I just unlocked my replacement Rezound, I had previously flash the leaked ICS. Can someone give me a hint of how to root now?