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[Thunderbolt Android Development] KooGtastic:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! jcase, Scotty2, jamezelle, and all of Team AndIRC! Thank you for your hard work and getting up root!

After long hours of learning how to understand and input adb I too learned a lot tonight and now I am able to enjoy my rooted TBolt! Again, Thank you!:D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jlevy73:
Excellent directions, worked like a charm
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Veridor:
Will this break future OTA updates?

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using the XDA app
[Thunderbolt Android Development] distortedloop:
Well, just to be clear, you're just typing md5sum first? The proper entry should be:

/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/misc.img

You're actually running the app busybox (in the /data/local folder) with the md5sum flag against the file misc in the /data/local folder.

If you're using the full command and get that error, re-push both busybox and misc files to the phone with the lines that say adb push...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] miketoasty:
Just asked on the AndIRC and the response I got is that you will still receive the OTA's but they will break root. But if you are already Rooted the updates from the community outweigh any OTA that HTC/Verizon may push in terms of usefulness.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] scottricketts:
Not to mention once CM7 with LTE starts showing up, that will be better than anything OTA has to offer.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] spjoneser:
Everyone who is asking if it breaks future ota's. . It really shouldn't matter because if you end up running a custom rom a good developer will most likely update his work.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jiggaman508:
Perfect...thank you guys for all of your work, I am now a little more comfortable with adb. Can't wait for cm7 ;)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Franzie3:
Anyway anyone can PM me or something. I do want to try the ADB root method. I'm pretty tech savy, just havent had much adb experience. All the commands look simple enough, just don't wanna brick the phone.

I'm downloading the RUU and other files needed now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jacobk:
just be prepared to go on irc and ask for help :)

make sure that you flash the longer filename as PG05IMG.zip first!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pmazz850:
So is it CWR that we install at the end? Just want to be sure I'll be able to flash things when I'm done. I've been using this phone for three days unrooted and its starting to get to me!!!!:eek:
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
Ok. So I did this method the first night it came out. Very self explanatory, especially for a mac user (if you know to put ./ in front of the adb) and then I got worried that if my device should start messing up or it needs to go back to verizon for any reason that I would not be able to get it back to stock. After some research on here, I read that you could just flash the stock RUU and it would be all back to stock S-On and everything. I tried that and it worked. I would just like to say thanks to the people that rooted this and the person that set my mind at ease for posting the way to restore back to stock. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see what's in store for the thunderbolt.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
I used CWR 3.0.2.2 from Rom Manager and had no problems. I flashed 3.0.2.4 and had all sorts of issues with it so I just reverted back and haven't had problems since.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jhr:
eMMC space

I am still downloading as i type. So how much more space do you gain if any on the internal memory. Since out of the box is reads 2.5 gigs?

TIA

And thanks to all the devs for achieving root on this beast
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
I didn't gain any noticeable amount on internal memory. Mine is at 2.27gb right now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jlevy73:
Virtually nothing. But my app drawer looks a lot better.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Veridor:
Understood. I'm fairly new to Android and have gotten a bit family with ADB thus far. Coming from an Atrix as my first taste of Android, I'm loving SenseUI thus far (Motoblur was awful), but am torn between the Sense minus bloatware and Cyanogen.

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using the XDA app
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Veridor:
Plus, I am hoping for HTCSense.com support down he road with the next OTA. Especially the online maps for navigation.

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt using the XDA app
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
Have you checked out the "working" htcsense.com thread? They got several of the features working already.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] psychomaniac189:
it says to download the 3 files, but what do you do with them? yes i see that the one mecha_blah_blah_blah gets renamed, but you dont say what to do with the other 2 files. im a total noob at adb so i need really anal instructions on how to this? saw a video and it was even worse.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] stixx2002:
TB just arrived via FedEx. I had my Droid X rooted, but it was a "one-click" with Z4. I might have to take the plunge and try to root via the method described here. Hopefully I can simply get the SDK installed and drivers first.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
You will unzip the second download and place every file in there into the same folder that adb is in. This will allow you to push them to your phone.

You will use the last download to update your phone to the software it was released with.

To flash the PG05IMG.zip, boot into bootloader, press power, and after a minute it will ask you if you want to update....press the up vol button.

Also, a helpful hint if you are a mac user...before every adb put a ./ so the commands will look like this:

./adb push psneuter /data/local/
[Thunderbolt Android Development] fillyo:
Does this method truly give S-off? I was confused in reading all the bickering back and forth whether this method truly provides S-off.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dkoss:
This most certainly does provide s-off as is stated. Works flawlessly Thanks to all that have put the hard work into it.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] distortedloop:
You assume that everyone roots for the sole purpose of custom roms. That's not always the case. I ran with a rooted Nexus S but otherwise stock rom for a couple of months with no sense of urgency to flash CM or anything else.

Some of us root so we can have basic features we should have out of the box as owners of the phone such as screen captures, full backup of all apps/data, file system access, etc. Custom roms can be nice, but they are not the definitive endpoint to the rooting path...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jr313:
I ask becuz i dnt want to lose root..i plan on puttn on a custom rom but was wondering if im gna have yo keep denying an OTA or will CWR kill the OTA
[Thunderbolt Android Development] spjoneser:
Sorry I didn't assume I just gave an answer in one general direction that I knew when writing would not cover every aspect, you are right there are many reasons and possibility with root.

So I believe in the past the answer has always been we don't really know until it happens, something you have to be willing to deal with when we hit that bump in the road.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] kendive:
I would think the ##778 trick still works. Without ROOT
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Picao:
Rooting solved all force closes

As the title states, rooting and installing adrynalyne de-bloated rom has cleared up all force close issues that I had out of the box. Thanks to the team in getting this up so fast.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jmiller98:
This method lay-out could be simpler. Thanks to all who put this process together.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] btango05:
I've rooted and have superuser privledges...I am getting 1X where I should be getting 3g... I saw a comment on APolice but no one has replied.

edit: nvm....seems 3g service has returned...guess it just needed some time
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Scuk:
im to the point where i install the custom PG05IMG.. it cloads and check the img.. but i never get the option to click up or down for yes or now. tried the file from both mirrors... any ideas?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Hellation:
I am finally rooted, I got to say I'm a moron when it comes to adb, but it seems even a moron can follow those steps! Thanks everyone for getting this root, So much nicer with it. Again, thank you all who helped get us root so quickly, wish i could take you out for a round of drinks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
Im at the same point...put the renamed the downgrade IMG and moved it to root of sd card, it doesnt show up?? just stays in the bootloader screen

any ideas,,,its getting late and im getting tired...??
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
did you ever get the image to load? if so what did you do?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Scuk:
no luck as of yet. very frustrating
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
i sent a pm to jcase...hopefully he can help?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Scuk:
i hope so. thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
It doesn't work...first thing I tried. You cant change the second name required for this to work
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
did you unzip the file after moving it in the root? i did not
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
Push the power button and it will go to fastboot screen and load it up for ya
[Thunderbolt Android Development] vitsdroid:
rooted today. thanks, I feel like I have my og droid back but on speed.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
i did that, but it goes right back to the bootloader screen after it runs through some green sentences really fast
[Thunderbolt Android Development] incredibler:
Just got done rooting my tbolt, just curious whats different at this point from the incredible. I was very comfortable changing kernals and roms etc with the incredible...still a little reluctant with the tbolt.

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
its saying no image or wrong image? i downloaded the ruu img and renamed it the right file name and put it on the root. what could i be missing?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
i know it sounds obvious, but make sure you renamed it exactly as written or the bootloader won't recognize it.

PG05IMG.zip is what it needs to be
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
yea i copy and pasted it ...lol i am downloading again from the phone and going to rename it there and flash it that way...see what happens? never had this happen with my incredible?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
It could be a bad download I guess. If you download it straight from your phone, make sure you move it to the root of the sd card. Im pretty sure it won't read if its not there. My incredible was very tempermental. Everything has been smooth on this phone so far for me

-Also, the SD card MUST be formatted FAT32. You might want to check that just in case.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
im going to try again tomorrow. maybe i can get a few answers then....thanks for helping.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dspolen:
hahahahah!!! You have to unhook it from the computer so it will read the stupid SDcard!!!! aghhhh I knew that!!!

I am getting tired...lol
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jaskru:
Thanks for the instructions! worked like a charm. now to start flashing roms....
[Thunderbolt Android Development] sdorn77:
I was holding out for an easy root method, but couldn't stand the wait any longer so I followed the instructions here using adb. Man was it way easier than rooting my Incredible back when the only available exploit required the right combination of sdcard clicking in and out, running a loop in adb and praying among several other variables. Thanks for coming up with such an easy process for the T-Bolt!!!

Now I just need a ROM along the lines of Virtuous for the Incredible and I will be set.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Scuk:
since we were both having the same issue. thought id fill u in. i started all over. from scratch. worked perfect! must have messed up somewhere? never unplugged the device either. hope that helps. take care

btw.. step 6 is confusing. says do not reboot and reboot right after one another lol. when i got it to work. i put the custom ruu onto my phone before i rebooted into bootloader.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] SuperFly03:
Ok, so I rooted based on the instructions on the first page and everything went well. Then I rebooted when I couldn't get titanium back up to work and as soon as I rebooted I lost root.

Does anyone know why that would be? I ran su without a problem and setcpu/ad free worked fine but now root appears to be gone.

Should I re-root? That's such a pain to install 50 apps again.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] steveo323:
Sounds like i'll be playing COD at work... this is bad.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] SuperFly03:
Ok, I rebooted this morning into recovery to check if S-OFF stuck and it did...

So I rebooted back to the normal OS and root worked however Titanium backup still can't get root access.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] spigatelli:
Did you flash the fixed SU from the other thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1003088
[Thunderbolt Android Development] SuperFly03:
Nope, let me try that.

Right now it appears to work as long as I don't load Titanium Backup... went ahead and created a thread so I don't thread crap here too much since my issues are post root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1004976
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jmbernard86:
Has anyone posted instructions on how to get your phone back to stock vzw if a root fails? I don't want to root until I know I can fix it if it goes horribly wrong...

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ksizzle9:
I just hooked up my bolt today, its been in the box sincw thursday bc i have been so busy, but i am pretty sure i saw a thread that had a zip file that would turn u back to sto k if u had issues with root.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
Yes some has posted the method to go go to stock. It's under simple unroot. It will completely remove root and turn s-on
[Thunderbolt Android Development] incredibler:
Just got done rooting my tbolt, just curious whats different at this point from the incredible. I was very comfortable changing kernals and roms etc with the incredible...still a little reluctant with the tbolt. Just curious what limitations we have with the current setup

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] skinien:
a little help

I've never rooted "manually" like this so I have a couple of questions.

I'm not entirely sure what an RUU is. I saw one site that said it stands for ROM Update Utility. Can someone explain what it is/does?

Why are there a set of two RUU links? The first (with the long name) and the second labeled "custom" RUUs. What's the difference and why would both be needed?

Thank you sirs.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jdk2:
Read through the entire set of instructions first and you'll see where they go in sequence.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jaskru:
12 hours later.... Loaded virusrom and watching netflix on my tbolt, no root required via playon.tv setup over wifi and no problems yet besides the tiny battery. I want to thank all those that put the work into root. Glad I moved from the X to the TBOLT.... :)

WHOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] skinien:
Thanks for the reply but I did read through entire set of instructions twice, and I read the original instructions that are linked.

My main question is what is an RUU, what does it do, why are there two being used?

I see where the instructions use them, but I'd like to know what they are.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dhemke17:
For he guy having titanium backup issues, have you tried pushing problem? Button at the bottom? I had to reinstall it after I clashed the Rom.for it to work.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] burkett375:
The RUU is just HTC's equivalent of a ROM. The first one downgrades the software so that the exploits work. Once root is obtained using this RUU, you flash the other RUU so that you have the most recent firmware from HTC.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] skinien:
Perfect explanation. Greatly appreciated!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] spjoneser:
You must be joking.. activated my phone last night, got off of work early today only to come home and find that my internet is down in my neighborhood! WTF!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] CastorTroy45:
how can i fix the adb driver? i installed htc sync and still adb cant see my phone. ive had android sdk and updated everything. it worked for my dinc but wont see my bolt. thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] madzozs:
Use your TBolt's free hotspot. :p
[Thunderbolt Android Development] JaydenR:
CW recovery still having issues flashing kernels?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Ghost401:
Can Anyone Please Point me to the right direction?

I Want to Root My TBolt But cant seem to get SDK installed or comands working. Do i have to be Running HTC Sync? What Do I Set The phone USB options to?

I've Tried Just Charging, HTC Sync, and Disk Drive.

Should USB Debugging be ON or OFF?

Where Can I Get The Proper drivers For my Phone?

Im Using Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit

Im Very Sorry Im asking so many Stupid Noob Questions.

Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Ovrclck:
oh man!! That's why it wasn't working for me either!! lol
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Irish65:
device not listed...

really need some help, I'm on win7 64. I've installed the sdk manager and updated everything in it, did all the java inserted all the paths ie.. /tools & /platform/tools into the enviro var. but nothing will see my thunderbolt.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] burkett375:
try to run the htcsync drivers
[Thunderbolt Android Development] burkett375:
cant post a link cause I don't have enough posts, but if you google htcsync drivers, its the first one that comes up.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Irish65:
ugh..

I'm half a hair from giving in...htc sync drivers didnt work either
[Thunderbolt Android Development] azwildfire:
If you manually select the "Android Composite Interface" driver from windows that works too.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Snap Jackel Pop:
Ugh. Turned out HTC decided not to include a 32gb SD card on my phone. Got to wait now until Verizon sends me one to do the root process.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] sdorn77:
Just run to the store and buy a 2gb card to hold you over until it comes and run the process with that.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Hellzya:
easy as pie thanks alot.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Snap Jackel Pop:
Going to take the 16gb one I have on my old G2 to use.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] robdec17:
OK i m about ready to start but have 2 questions.

1) I read that wireless should be disabled.. is this true?

2) when connecting the phone to the pc it says to pick " charge only" mode , if this is selected how are you getting the PG05IMG.zip file to the sd card. Dont you have to be in hardrive mode?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] contractcooker:
Thunderbolt tethering FTW?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pmazz850:
When i go into bootloader its not detecting my PG05IMG.zip file, What the hell? Can any one help with that?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pmazz850:
So now i dont know what to do. I made it to step 4 but it wont read the file. Should i just quit and pull the plug? Is it safe to quit?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] DRLyman:
Thanks for doing this for us. I followed the instructions and had no problems.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] robdec17:
OK I feel like a dumbass.. I have it all done but Im not sure how to do step 9

Finally, install ROM Manager and flash the ThunderBolt recovery.

I installed Rom Manger but I dont see ThunderBolt recovery.. I see Flash ClockworkMod Recovery...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] infamousxsniper:
Yeah do that one...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] robdec17:
OK thanks. I just wanted to make sure!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] robdec17:
OK I just wanted to thank everyone for their hard work. My bolt is not rooted!!! I had no issues with the directions. Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Ovrclck:
Try a different usb port. That's what I had to do.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Ovrclck:
turns out I re downloaded the ruu from one of the other links and now it's working!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] javawolfpack:
Make sure you have the right file for step 4... If you look for what the downgrade PG05IMG is as it's the long RUU file name or PG05IMG_downgrade, which needs to be renamed before you can use for that step... took me a moment to realize that when I was doing it a moment ago myself. Thankfully had already been answered in this thread.

Thanks to the folks who put this together!! It worked w/ out any issue for me. I do think a few bits of the instructions could be further clarified (primary example would be labeling the files in step 1 as downgrade RUU & custom RUU for reference?), but remarkably straight forward. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] talk2nate:
thanks

thanks so much for your hard work jcase and team! My root went through without any issue.. just follow the adb guide and make sure the hash matches and everyone out there will be good too.

Installing Perfect Storm rom now.. Thanks again!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dB Zac:
Great how to, worked perfectly! I will say, there are a few things missing in step 6. its common sense but if you added the bootloader steps that you detailed earlier, to step 6 it would be flawless
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Nikolai2.1:
Hey this might have been asked before but i cant search as im on my phone..

I never tried this with my Eris so here goes,

If i unlock the bootloader to S-off, then run the RUU, will it go back to S-on?

I wanna unlock it, then go back to stock but im only unlocking it so future updates dont prevent me from rooting again. This way i could fastboot a recovery. (duh)

I get my phone on friday but just wondering :)

Sent from my wannabe Nexus S
[Thunderbolt Android Development] StephenMilone:
just want to add another successful root to the long list! thanks for everything
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bmcclure937:
Yes. If you root and then flash RUU it will revert to S-ON.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Nikolai2.1:
So there's no way to go to s-off just to have it unlocked but then go back tp sstock firmware and recovery without locking it again?

Sent from my wannabe Nexus S
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ERIFNOMI:
Just got my 10th post so I can properly post a thank you here. I can't go long without my Titanium Backup. Thanks for making it so easy.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bunklung:
Thank you jcase AND company.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] catalyst11:
Not sure if anyone has this issue and I tried to do a search but couldn't find it. Sorry if it's been discussed.

Issue: When my phone is turned off and I plug it in to do a bump charge, it boots up in CWR. Anyone else having this issue?

Update: NM, saw discussion on page 34.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] oneders65:
A JCase One-Click Root?

JCase will you be making a One-Click App for this device like you did for the Eris? That App was for real!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Root tutorial leaves you like that
[Thunderbolt Android Development] matt.simpson:
Restore issue

OK, this is a new one for me. I was doing a restore of a previous backup made with CWM3.0.2.4 from the recovery menu. during a restore when it gets to restoring system is gives an error "Error while formatting /system"

I have also tested by making a backup with Rom manager and attempting to restore from Rom Manager as well as CWM. Same error no matter how I have tried.

Any ideas?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] AcE XBOX:
I am having problems with the root. First time I finished all the steps but the phone did not root. I went back and tried again and noticed that the phone wont flash the first rom. So I am stuck there. any tips?