yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cachorropedorro:
Thanks man. It finally worked for me. It took me a ton of tries though. I had to keep on trying to get root through z4. Visionary would deny me SU constantly.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] fifedogg:
3.0 didnt work correctly for me as well. It would backup fine and when I restored the Nandroid it would be missing all the appz. Even Market and voicemail etc would show an icon but wouldnt launch. It did this to me twice on both stock rooted and Desire Rom. Now that I am using 2.5 its working perfect.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Mr.J.K:
Just rooted after having shift for 4 hrs...after reboot will it always say rooting device or can I rm visionary???
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
You can remove visionary after attaining root privileges.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Mr.J.K:
Thanks :) this was a lot easier to root than the hero *whew* and I was nervous to delete, new hardware new worries espec after i saw everyone having to run their RUU a few times..
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
I'm trying to backup my wimax keys and I see the command line to do it. But I am trying to do it on my phone with terminal and I was wondering what do I need to input before I type in the lines given to me in the op.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
Enter su for root access, then enter the commands in the op.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
thanks bnice!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bud1i9ht:
adb shell

su
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] nickersonaaron:
I am attempting to complete root process but can't get passed step 3, when I type in MD5sum it says no such file or directory. I have redownloaded files and copied to root of sdcard multiple times but I get same problem each time
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
After u adb shell into ur device is should show $...type su enter, $ will change to #, and allow on superuser...continue..

edit:

try this thread

perm#rooted shi(f)t via XDA app...gbL
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] nickersonaaron:
I did all that and got the # sybol, I copied and pasted md5sum codes and it still says no such directory found
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
are u sure the files are in '/shift' directory
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] RyteSyde:
how is your shift connected to the PC, hard drive mode or charge only?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] nickersonaaron:
they are in root of sd like it says to do
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ducylowycz:
enter "busybox" before pasting that code
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] nickersonaaron:
ok let me try that
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
I extracted the entire shift folder....try tht or try md5sum /sdcard/hboot_****

perm#rooted shi(f)t via XDA app...gbL
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] nickersonaaron:
thanks guys got it
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] k2buckley:
Thanks for the hard work to everyone involved around here. Root method worked flawlessly and couldn't have been any easier. My roomate got his Shift today, and I had it rooted for him in a very short time. I am impressed with how smooth and quick the thing runs straight out of the box. Hopefully he'll let me flash some ROMs for him (he's not into phones/android like we are, and just wanted root for wireless tether), as I'm curious to make comparisons to my Evo. Anyways, thanks again and keep up the good work.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ducylowycz:
Ok guys I ran into a problem...

First of all thanks for allowing me to achieve permroot access on my shift...KUDOS!

I'm having an issue trying to flash the recovery.

I place the file at the root of my SDCARD however, when in bootloader, I keep getting "Image Not Found" or "Wrong Image File."

I've scoured through the forums and found the PG06IMG.zip ... I've placed that at the root of my SDCARD...I've tried extracting those files to the root of the SDCARD...I've tried reformatting my SDCARD and starting all over, with the same results.

...is there anything else I can try?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
When flashing from the bootloader, you need to have the file on your computer, not the sdcard.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
the recovery should be placed on pc, extract the recovery img to a folder on c:/ for quick access eg. c:/and_recovery
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ducylowycz:
ok...that clears up that mistake...THANK YOU!

Is there any instructions on how to do that with a Mac? I can obviously adb shell with terminal to the device, but from there I'm lost. Where exactly would I place the downloaded file and how to get that file loaded up
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
try this or this
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Evo_Shift:
Are they in a folder called "shift"?

They need to be in a folder on your SD card and the folder should be named shift.

Edit - sorry missed where you said you figured it out
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
Ok, I rooted my phone and now I am trying to add recovery to it.

Now my fastboot is found in C:\AndroidSDK\tools on my computer.

My adb is found in C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools.

Now I was wondering where do i place the recovery that i downloaded, and the commands to set up everything so I can follow the command in the op. Also how do I need to set my phone up to do the process. Hope I make sense and hope someone can help me. :(
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
u can place the recovery anywhere on ur pc...the beast thing to do is make a folder on c:/ and put recovery in there eg: c:/and-recovery. also put the fastboot files in /androidsdk/platform-tools/...u have to turn ur phone on in bootloader mode, vol down+power
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
There's only one fastboot file right?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
yep fastboot.exe, and on the phone in bootloader select fastboot, and in cmd mak sure ur cd into whatever folder the recovery is in
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
That is correct.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
I just tried the method you told me.

I did cd C:\Androidrecovery (the recovery is in that folder)

then it showed me C:\Androidrecovery

After it showed me that I pasted the ops command.

It didn't work. It told me

'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file

then it brings C:\Androidrecovery back up.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] gbL420:
are in fastboot mode on on ur phone, turn it off hold vol down+power itll bring u to bootloader screen select fastboot and leave it open, then run the command
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
Yes I am. It says "Fastboot use" in highlighted in red. When am I suppose to plug it up to the computer. I usually do it after the bootloader loads. Then I plug it in when it says "hboot".
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
how do you get into fastboot while still plugged into the computer. I am using this method with fastboot and adb http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928370
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
Nevermind... Got everything resolved.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bign94:
After typing in (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) the CP says sending "recovery" is this a good or bad thing and how long is it supposed to be in this state because it have also froze my bootloader. Is my inpatients getting the better of me on this or is there something wrong?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bign94:
problem resolved just took the battery out and try again. Didnt get the hang this time. :)
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ducylowycz:
I get the following error:

sending 'recovery' (4017 KB)... OKAY

writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: image error! (BootMagic check fail))

any insight guys?

NEVERMIND...GOT IT!

I actually have to unzip the file...doh!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] amehdi43:
Lol, yea. You for recoveries, you can only flash imgs.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ducylowycz:
By the way...for MAC users this help immensely:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9842005

AWESOME!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] greemthumb:
is there a way to unroot yet?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] riggsandroid:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=909554

Install that and run it. It wipes everything and sets the phone back to 100% stock (S-ON, etc.)
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] p3tr0s:
ok so i did every step and used visionary and all that. i have superuser permissions every time i boot but in step 6 where it says to make sure it says "s-off" on the top of the screen is where i'm having problems. mine still says "s-on". any suggestions or ideas? was hoping to get a rom flashed before i went into work today but i suppose i'll have to wait.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] amehdi43:
RUU, Its in the Android Development Section of The HTC EVO Shift 4g.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] amehdi43:
Did you Temp root and Everything? Cause you need to temp-root thorugh visionary first, then follow the directions on the thread, and then attempt permanent root through visionary. Hope that helps. :)
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] p3tr0s:
yeah, i had to temp root to get the su access. when i was done with the adb i followed the instructions exactly with the temp root, attempting root and all that but in following the steps, it should show the "s-off" in the bootloader screen before i run visionary for the second time. it's like it half loaded, i get su access, but the phone's security is still locked.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
All of a sudden, today I went into terminal and typed:

adb shell

and it changed the prompt to:

sh-3.2#

What do I do?? I cannot get it back to just #. No commands work.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
See if typing ash does anything.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
:command not found.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
What has been changed since the last time you used the phone? Any new ROMs/themes/kernels?

Edit: also, what happens when you enter su in the phone terminal? What type of computer are you using when this happens?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
Nothing has changed.

C:\>cd androidsdk

C:\AndroidSDK>cd platform-tools

C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>adb shell

sh-3.2# su

su

sh-3.2#

Windows XP and has been the same since I rooted when perm root was possible.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
What about when you enter su in the phone terminal?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
Phone terminal?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
If you do not have one, download a terminal emulator from the market (such as "Terminal Emulator"). Then try entering su into this terminal. See if the issue happens here.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] DoMiNiKiNG947:
If anyone having trouble perm-rooting it, after installing and uninstalling Visionary so many times that I lost count, I deleted or tried to delete data but somehow was failing so uninstalled SuperUser like usual if were downloaded and tried Z4 and then back again to Visionary. I finally manage to temp-root it after more than ten times retrying and got it to work. Attempted perm-root, nothing happen so downloaded Z4 and hit root. Was waiting for almost 10 minutes and was still in rooting screen. I hit home, reboot device and when came back on, guess what happen??

Overclocked widget was given permission. I went and checked on Wimax 4G Keys Checker where can verified for root, busy box, and Wimax Keys. It was good. Was shocked that let it sit for almost ten minutes, rebooted phone again to make sure that it just wasn't an mistake, booted back on and Perm-Rooted now. Ill tell you this, I was frustrated and spended more than 4 hours reading all post and etc to make sure doing it correctly so won't bricked phone, but at the end I managed and scared that did something wrong. I installed kernal 1.51 and its smooth and fast. It was fun rooting it that the more you do it, the more addicted it will be to root Android phones. Thanks a lot. Donation will come in few days. Behind few bills now since job slow.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
As soon as the emulator starts- it starts in:

export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH

sh-3.2$ export PATH=data/local/bin:$PATH

sh-3.2$
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
Try entering

sh

in the terminal. If this does not do anything we can go over how to add the proper folders to your path.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
Sh - did nothing.

What do I do now?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
When you type in

echo $PATH
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
echo $PATH

/data/local/bin:/sbin:/system/sbin:/system/bin:/system/xbin
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] outkast22:
i wish somone would make a step by step video on how to do this. There is a bunch of terms i dont know what they are. like adb sdk n ****.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
bigbad614, you may want to try the irc linked here

There may be someone in there that can assist you and help you work through this quicker.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
Im not going to be able tonite. Early start tomorrow.

Besides, would it be helpful to others for it to be in here?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
If someone else were to run into it sure. However if someone walks you through it you could help the next person.

I was just trying to save you some time. If there's anyone in there that can help your issue could be resolved in a matter of minutes.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
I definitely appreciate it. I just can't do it tonight.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
No worries! I wish I could help you with it.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] daniel2744:
thanks for these instructions. at first they were hard to understand but i read them like 10 times and went over every step in my head. i finally tired it and it worked like a charm. easy process
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] SilentSummer:
I'm sure a simpler way will come soon. Getting a Shift for my girl in about a week or so. I know the EVO took a bit to root when it first came out as well.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
Let me know when someone is available in IRC.

Thanks for the help.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] bigbad614:
For the record--I had to RUU and re-perm root and reset everything.

All is well now.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
Glad to hear. I searched the web for almost an hour, and was still stumped by this.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] noskoviak:
Think you can send me some good links on how to use adb/sdk stuffs? Preferably the ones that helped you most. I've only used one click methods.. Thank god for them.

Sent from my HEROc aosp 2.2
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Compusmurf:
Beginners guide, right here in THIS very forum.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] menendezg.km:
need help doing this anyone available for some help
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] falz:
You should probably ask a specific question that you need help with.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] menendezg.km:
your rte woops, with the rooting
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] StAlphonso:
whew...without thinking I backed up my stock root rom with CW recovery 3.x instead of 2.x then flashed a GB rom and when I tried to restore the stock root nandroid I got stuck at the white HTC screen...however I fast booted 2.x and the restore seems to have worked...so just a heads up to anyone out there (froyo) backups done in 3.x will restore in 2.x....but if its a GB rom you have to use 3.x
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] silex:
I <3 Linux!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] ahager88:
You said it!

Sent from my PG06100
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] draztikrhymez:
Very odd, i followed directions but still cannot get SU, it keeps telling me permission denied. I'm on windows 7 i don't know if that's causing anything.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] iswm:
Install busybox.

Edit: never mind. Saw that you got it.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] rhodiggah:
Looking forward to this...hell yeah!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] yokken:
I had the same problem, this fixed it. THANKS!!!

thanks so much bcnice and everyone involved!!! i almost pooped my pants when i saw this happen today :D
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] d1msum4lyfe:
So everything seem to have flashed fine and such

but when i try to remove like, QuickOffice, still says read only
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] XmentalX:
I can confirm z4root works to permanent root after doing this it hangs at rebooting but I just shut down manually and its good to go
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Downtime24:
Thanks you guys for working around the clock on it. and all yall wandering when its gonna happen :P

Me myself am going to wait for a simpler/1 click method. or CM6/7 for it
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
Thank you very much for this. I have not used "data destroyer" (i.e. dd) in a long time and am excited to try this.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] wardfan220:
Awesome work, will donate on payday. YAY, addfree again :D
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] foxsdaddy67:
guess i'll try and figure this out when i get off work and i am coherent cuz right now i cant remember how to get adb started DOH! been forever since i messed with the SDK
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] Xodium:
It's in the sticky. Too lazy to go check myself :/

Also...ROOTED! Was quite easy once I got adb set back up. :P
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] akmzero:
Can someone confirm that this doesn't affect your wimax keys?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] :
holy crap doing this with terminal emulator is freakin tedious! but never the less, instructions are pretty clear and concise. let the fun begin!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] :
it shouldnt since this is only rewriting mmcblk0p18 with a modded hboot.

i had to update my profile before 4g would connect, but that also could be because i have no 4g connection in my room
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
I now have permanent root access thanks to some of the clearest written instructions I have ever seen on xda. bcnice20, I have some donations in my paypal account from my G1 dev days. As soon as I can remember how to access them, they are coming your way (use them for something my government job does not permit me to do anymore ;), you deserve it ).

PS It took me 4 tries with visionary before permanent root was achieved, so to anyone else this happens to, just keep trying.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] sarspants:
That was just as easy as Fresh's one-click rooting for the Hero (back in the day). Took me all of 15 minutes. So awesome!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] koolkid09:
Can someone give me a link to get adb setup. I'm going to try this after school.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] jesusice:
Is it really? Maybe it's because I never had to use ADB with my Moment but this sounds a little complicated to me. Maybe it'll all seem clear when I get ADB running...
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] cloverdale:
It really is easy, thanks to extremely clear directions.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] mcarrion78:
I saw it up around 4am n I was nowhere near coherant enuff to even dare to try to mess with it. Lol I will as soon as I'm off work though. Great job to everyone who worked on this. Bcnice a donation will be coming ur way asap.

soon to be rooted EVO SHIFT 4G
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] :
just poking around in there <snicker> i couldnt seem to find the wimax keys (rsa_OEM.key) anywhere to see if i could grab a backup. have i gone crazy and just am not seeing it like i could with the evo?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] menendezg.km:
hey guys im having trouble going past the part where i have to check if the hboots are good how do i actually do that
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] sublime1184:
Thanks for this. Evo Shift is rooted now, great work.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] silex:
I </3 Windows!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] corybucher:
Just got my shift today coming from the evo, what do I need to get adb going? I know I need the sdk but which one and will this work the same on my mac?
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] draztikrhymez:
Finally got it going, was about to switch over to my gf's macbook too lol
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] strauss0829:
Worked Like a CHARM
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] malevolous:
I followed the steps all the way and checked the hboot files to match correctly. my issue is when I go into bootloader and look up the S is ON instead of OFF... don't know what I missed o.O
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] malevolous:
were you able to get this fixed? im stuck on the same boat =\
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] msierra519:
ok i dont know what i'm doing wrong with rooting..but i cant seem to get it...i've done this before with my Hero but its been so long..

i download the SDK from the website and installed all the packages, i downloaded the zip from that site and put the 2 files on the root of the sd card...

i plug in and enable debugger..cmd> cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools >but when i type in adb shell i keep getting 'adb not recognized' what the hell am i doing wrong? lol..

please help!
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
The new SDK does not have the adb.exe in the tools folder anymore. See my SDK/ADB instruction thread for the steps to get you started.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] msierra519:
ok i got that part down..i think i am rooted now..all the steps went perfect....only issue i cant seem to get is the recovery part...i dont understand the fastboot part..
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
There's a fastboot.exe somewhere around here. Find it and place it in the same folder as your adb.

Then go to the WIKI and follow the instructions there.
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] msierra519:
yeah i got it from a zip i downloaded...i just dont understand the directions from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928370

is there an easier/for dummies way to flash this?

**edit**

ok i was able to get as far as when it says sending recovery.. but then it hangs there..15 minutes gone by and nothing..
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
Did you extract the recovery? If it's still zipped that dog ain't gonna hunt.

Sent from my HTC Evo Shift 4G
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] pwrmedia:
Rooted directly from Terminal, no ADB necessary! Awesome write up, awesome job!

Coming from the Hero, can some refresh my memory on how to flash recovery from Terminal? I've forgotten the string...
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] msierra519:
yeah its already unzipped..just the recovery.img file in the adb folder. after i type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img it just says sending 'recovery' (4034 KB)...

and thats where it hangs..

to give you an idea of what i'm typing...here it is..

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>cd c:\adb

C:\adb>adb shell

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

$ su

su

# reboot bootloader

reboot bootloader

C:\>cd adb\

C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (4034 KB)...
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
Try it withouth cd'ng into abd first. I wish I could remember when I went through.

Sent from my HTC Evo Shift 4G
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] BrandoKC:
Btw beer has been flowing like a golden dream so other than that I'm afraid I'm not going to be much help. Try the IRC stickied in the general thread if that doesn't work my friend. There's bound to be someone more sober and intelligent than me in there.

Sent from my HTC Evo Shift 4G
[EVO Shift 4G Android Development] msierra519:
woo hoo i finally got it...i left out the cd that you mentioned and it worked...took a few minutes but nonetheless it worked...i appreciate your help and may the beer keeping flowing! :D