yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Thunderbolt Android Development] modidlee:
Attempted rooting last nite. Now I'm running the .10 firmware but my hboot still says S-On and I don't have root access. I think I missed the root access because my phone was in the middle of rebooting when the last step started. But how do I get S-Off without going thru the entire process again?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dbc00per:
Run root again even with unmatching ruu

I successfully downgraded, (flashed first img) including updates that run. rebooted etc etc, debugging wasn't enabled on reboot and after restarting it, adb did not restart again, waited like ten minutes or more, the phone works properly and has service, is there a way to manually push 2nd img file to the phone will this successfully finish the rooting process. I attempted to restart the one click simple root bat file but the ruu no longer match because of the downgrade, and I'm afraid of hitting yes when it say you cannot root if numbers don't match. if anyone could give me pointers or tell me what I need to do to finish rooting or if i need to upgrade then downgrade again. I would be greatly appreciative.

as a side note the second proper pc***.img mage is already on the sd card

I'm somewhat familiar with the rooting process, I've rooted two evos.

I'm making an assumption that I may just need a adb command to reboot the phone into

bootloader, but im worried my assumption may lead to a brick
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Shambala69:
Decided to go with this method and worked GREAT!!! Thank you so much! I just noticed one step root sticky is gone.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] livestrong2012:
Hey guys, I have my phone rooted and and tons of goodies on it, a friend wanted me to root his bolt and I couldn't remember if all the apps automatically restored after doing this root? that is a big thing for him, he doesn't want to have to re download all of his apps from the market. I don't remember if they automatically restore or not reason being i was rooted 12 hours after release lol therefore i never had to deal with this.

Let me know, thanks in advance for the help guys! :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] libraryclg:
Great guide, successfully rooted last night.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] livestrong2012:
did you notice if this method let you restore apps?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] libraryclg:
After I rooted/flashed the ROM I noticed most of the apps I had were downloading from the market. I think I was missing 5 or 6 at the most, but I just re-downloaded those. Of course your mileage may vary.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] livestrong2012:
ok great, thanks man!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] chino0131:
Great guide. Finally had time to root last night and everything worked flawlessly without any issues.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Rav20:
ok so i rooted my friends TB tonight, while rooting the phone i noticed it had 4G

but after the last step and flashed clockwork and all that. i found the phone didnt have 4G anymore. not sure what to do to getting it back.

should i install a custom Rom and hope it helps?

or a factory reset the phone?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] JBO1018:
Have to say huge thanks to you guys for all the hard work you put I into this. It made things go so smoothly. Couldn't have asked for a better more straight forward guide. Thanks again!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] MoreGone:
worked like a charm, thank you guys VERY much!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] dasmoover:
http://gititbit.ch/tHu1 - Stock RUU File

http://gititbit.ch/tHu2 - PG05IMG.zip

http://gititbit.ch/tHu4 - exploits.zip

100mbit mirrors :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] quepaso:
Came from a Droid 1, then a Droid Incredible and just got my Thunderbolt in the mail today, followed instructions (although i didnt have the sdk or drivers installed and had to hunt around for those), and got this sucker rooted, s-off and custom recovery done and installed. Followed the guide to the T and it worked perfect. BIG thanks to everyone involved!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] skinnejay:
I'm stuck at this point as well. Just not sure from what part of step 6 to try again from. Do I start back up at the "To push the eng bootloader...." part? Like to thank everyone here too. Fun community to drop in on.

EDIT: finally got the md5 to match after 15 attempts. worked perfect after that.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] wethead4:
Is there a difference using this method or the one-click root method?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
That isn't a true "one click" method, but it seems you really have to follow the PDF primer on how to do that correctly. Sometimes the phone won't reboot or place itself in bootloader or you still need to select the file once in bootloader and etc etc.

Still plenty of bugs with that one, but that saves you the steps of typing or copying out each command in ADB.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] -J450N:
Need some help guys im stuck,

I did this last "Here you will rename the downgrade RUU as PG05IMG.zip and place it on your SD card. Then, run the following command:

adb reboot bootloader"

i did the rename and exactaly what it said but it wasnt asking me upgrade.

i selected recovery and the the phoen restated and now i have the pone with a black screen and and ! in a triangle

EDIT

DAMN IT! i know what i did wrong...i renamed the zip in caps .ZIP instead of lowercase .zip

How do i go back to fix it?

I suck!! ands it was going so well
[Thunderbolt Android Development] trilandun:
This worked great. Thanks!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
Anyone know if you can take a slight detour after giving initial temp root through adb? I'd like to backup my stuff via TiB but since it requires root I can't do it till after step 1. Is it possible to do that then continue on?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mrchambo:
I am rooted with S-OFF, but still have no access to eMMC, although on the boot screen it says eMMC - boot. Did I miss a step? Like the one with wpthis?

Please reply.

TIA,

jc
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
Will they have the updated RUU in this now as the S-Off?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jamor414:
bahahaha. Take that HTC!!!!!!!!!!

User 1, HTC 0

Motorola 1, User 0
[Thunderbolt Android Development] DroidXcon:
Someone is stuck on flashing the OS of the ruu its been like 25 mins. what should he do. can he batter pull or what..i have not come across this before so im not sure what the best procedure is at this point

Edit, resolved, battery pull and reflash fixed it.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] noisufnoc:
Incredibly easy to follow directions. Just sucessfully rooted and CWM flashed my Tbolt within hours of receiving it.

Thanks again!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] brokenartist:
Rooted this afternoon and I am loving it
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
Anyone know? Would be nice to go from downgrade to the newer RUU upgrade instead of old one.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
Will someone please answer regarding my question?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Instructions updated to reduce changes of failure. Please try to stick to my guides posted here, other guides are often wrong, and guess who gets asked for support when they go wrong... us.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ncdub:
@JCase.... Just wanted to say THANKS! Went from my X to the TBolt yesterday and rooted it last night. Great guide and thanks for all the hard work that went into this method! XDA Devs rock!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] htowngator:
GAHHH.... you literally changed the process and updated this the moment I was done using the old process :).
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Bateluer:
Jeez, I was ready to root my TB this afternoon, then saw the tweet about the updated process. Now, I'm back to standby. Until I get home from work tonight.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] kdmhong:
Would this change anything to the leaked RUU that came out recently with the 4G / 3G switchover fixes and all that? Or would I need to flash that after I do the entire rooting process?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] lllboredlll:
got a replacement device today... while scared to absolute death to try again ... i still did and it went successfully this time.... thank you for your help last night
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
flash after
[Thunderbolt Android Development] gsessons:
Stuck on Step 4

Stuck on Step 4

When I put the PG05IMG.zip onto the SD Card and then once I run the adb reboot bootloader.... The Device goes into the Bootloader but when the phone looks for img it says SD Cheecking.....Loading PG05IMG.zip....NO Image.....

I downloaded the PG05IMG.zip from the first post....

I tried doing this with XP and Win7, plus with multiple SD card still no luck....

Anyone seen this issue or having the same issue. I'm helping someone with there phone. They tried it first and then I tried it and we are both getting the same error at Step 4.

Thank You

I checked the file system and it was only a zip file, not PG05IMG.zip.zip So I don't think that is my cause.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bhilgeman:
I downloaded the files 3 days ago when I ordered my TB in anticipation. Fedex just dropped it off and I began this process but it looks like the instructions and file names have changed. I don't want to have to re-download the files because of a name change.

I have two RUU's from the original instructions.

RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.0103_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_165253_signed.zip

PG05IMG.zip

Which one of these is the downgrade and which one is the stock RUU? Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] sammycomelately:
Yes, I ran into that too! Doesn't the PG05IMG.zip have a different MD5 than the _stock newer version now? I would be thinking redownload the latest stuff, it is what I did. But I haven't rooted yet.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.0103_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_165253_signed.zip is the same as PG05IMG_downgrade.

delete the PG05IMG.zip , and replace it with the PG05IMG_stock.zip

Sorry for the change up, but you will thank me in the end.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] need bb:
It seems that the any firmware past 1.13 doesn't allow you to flash to lower versions. Hopefully someone will find a way around this as MR1 will be OTA soon :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bhilgeman:
Awesome, its flashing the downgrade right now. I can't wait to put plain jane on here until CM7 is released...

Thanks alot for your work.

EDIT: Rooted Woot Woot!

Wow I feel like an idiot for flashing Plane Jane, thought it was an AOSP ROM, I see the humor in it now... har har har :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] sangreal06:
Got my thunderbolt this morning and rooted it with these instructions a few minutes later. Worked perfect, thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Come find me on the andirc chat, I see no reason we shouldn't be able to downgrade from it.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] need bb:
When I try to update it says "Main Version is older!" Update Failed :(
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HorsexD:
Im an ADB Noob So i Know Im Doing Something Wrong. I got it all Set up and when I type Adb Devices is Shows that my TB is plugged in but when I Try to run command adb push psneuter /data/local/ Is give me an error saying it Cant find it. Am I supposed to put The Files I Downloaded in a certain location before I try to push them?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheGratefulDead:
im pretty sure you put the files where ever adb is mine is in platform tools
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mackentosh:
theres an easier way to root the thunderbolt but unfortunately its not in xda so i dont think im allowed to post the link of another forum but you can pm me and ill give you guys the link. If your not failiar with adb this does everything for you
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mackentosh:
check your PM
[Thunderbolt Android Development] greatnesstx:
WOW that was super easy, thanks again guys for the awesome guide
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rayden25:
Someone have any suggestions? I get to the first RUU install and get into bootloader. It checks the file but never asks if it's ok to install the update. What am I doing wrong.

EDIT:

Found it, downgrade was a bad download. Doing it again.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pathcafe:
Just finished ./adb method through terminal on Mac, piece of cake. Thx.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] tipsofme:
On a mac trying to download "GalaxySense mirror" and I keep getting "Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /thunderbolt/exploits.zip on this server.

Apache/2.2.14 (Ubuntu) Server at rom.galaxysense.com Port 80" is this happening to everyone?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Try another mirror?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rlcox:
Is there anyway to download these files in a manner that doesn't exploit paid discriminating services? I know you might say just start it and let it go, but even aside from the fact I am on borrowed time more often thas not, and even when I do the download gets corrupted every time now for the 4th or 5th time. So whole this is ridiculous in my opinion, I'm not going to pay for something that is only going to sell my email address and spam the crap out of me, so either way I'm taken advantage of, and I find it slightly discouraging that such a reputable forum would promote such a practice.

If someone could either direct me around this or even point out something I might have missed, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Roger
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
This is either a massive troll, or you are very confused.

These mirrors are fine, its a free service, put up with the ads for free bandwidth. You don't have to sign up to download with them. I find it slightly discouraging that you want to gripe about my mirror choices, when taking advantage of the work we provided (For free) for everyone. If you want to pay my bandwidth bills, I will host them on my dedicated servers, myself. LMK.

Justin
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rlcox:
Apparently YOU missed the clue jerk!

Read my post again and you'll see that I stated there was issues when going via the unregistered route.

So until you can grow up and quit getting off on being a jerk behind the disguise of the internet, you need to run along and go back to the playground.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rlcox:
My bad...apparently the jerk that I was replying to disappeared.

On another note...before we go getting all hot under the collar, I wasnt knocking the fact you have to subsidize your bandwidth cost, I totally understand that, but since everyone seems to scan messages instead of reading them and comprehending appropriately and just assuming its a bot or a troll of just a jerk, I will say it again....

These mirrors are taking literally 2hrs on a 20mbps service. And even if I do just start and leave be, the download gets corrupted on some manner. Now...I would be totally willing to pay per download and/or even the $5 for a middle tier service, but as it has happened to me before, they just sell your email and then my inbox is full of penis enlargement pills willing to be demoed by some hard-up gal from the next town over.

So...again...I didn't know if I just missing something that maybe somebody could help me out with, without being jaggoff, or if that was just the way it was and you apparently like to prematurely blow your top without getting to the bottom of it first.

Any NON-INSULTING advice would be much appreciated.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
I just hit 800kbps on a 10mbit line, without issue. Maybe your ISP is to blame, and not the hosts.

"I find it slightly discouraging that such a reputable forum would promote such a practice." <- troll statement

You post mentions nothing about unregistered service, it just complains about everything from speeds, to spam to file corruption.

I choose these mirrors due to the ease of mirroring with multi upload and the lack of cost. I do this for fun, and not to profit. I don't take donations, so I try not to spend money when I don't have to. I really don't care what your opinion of myself is, or the ways I distribute files.

Hope you find someone willing to help you.

If anyone else is having issues with these mirrors (really having issues, not just complaining) and send me a PM I can provide a ONE TIME ONLY private mirror.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] rlcox:
Fair enough...let me back up and apologize. I didn't mean to sound like a troll or a jerk. I just found it frustrating because even though I was willing to pay, I have to admit the source looked a little shady. I wasn't concerned they would steal my money, but rather I would get inundated with spam as like everytime I've hooked up with sites like those. I have a supremely clean inbox and have so for many years and I don't want to have to dump it now, because as we all know, once it starts there's no return.

I will admit, I am at my parents for Easter weekend and, honestly, I never gave it a thought that their ISP (Mediacom) is a pile of elephant dung. They have a 10meg service and its a jackpot if they can watch Netflix on Sunday afternoon. I should have known better being a network technician, but I am so used to my 20meg Comcast at home and work (not that they're an angel by any means, but...) So please forgive me, for my impatience and frustrations got a little ahead of me.

You guys and gals are all doing a great service and a great job at it! While I was hoping to be rooted to play with my new phone on the 6hr drive home, I will give it another try when I get home.

So...I apologize, and I hope I haven't been written off at this point because I do like this forum.

--Roger
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
Root Access no eMMC

Permroot worked well. I have root access however I cannot access eMMC. Any suggestions. Apologize if I missed solution through search thread.

Also...props Jcase.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#So_where_is_the_missing_2GB.3F

Applies to us as well
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
Sweet, thanks for the uber speedy reply. Will read up.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ruthlessbeatle:
where do i unzip the exploits zip to before adb pushing? sorry for the noob question i havent rooted adb since my d2.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Southern_mind:
You can download the leak radio it put it on you SD card on the root. And turn the phone off. Then turn it on using the volume down hold it and hold the power key down. After a few seconds it will run the update. You can find the radio in the mandatory radio forum.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] eraursls1984:
I'm not getting temp root, only "#" any clue what I did wrong?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] sangreal06:
# is root shell
[Thunderbolt Android Development] eraursls1984:
Thanks, I was able to restart cmd and root without using step 2 or 3
[Thunderbolt Android Development] eraursls1984:
After rooting my phone seemed to start lagging, then I noticed that its the touch sensitivityand I now have to press really hard to get the phone to recognize my touch. Anyone else have this problem or know of a fix?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] hydRoponic chRonic:
Won't be able to have access to a computer for a while. Anyone know if there will possibly be a gscript root method like there was for the eris? Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] joshw0000:
I just finished the final RUU flash and the phone is rebooting. Thanks jcase and everyone else who was involved in making this a safe and easy process!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] donballz:
W8 wut?

10chars
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
damn enter key, fixed.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jrocker23:
quick question guys. I rooted with Jcase original method, was the eMMc unlocked with that way as well. I dont remember seeing it mentioned on the original thread.

Thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Original as in the Day 1 method? It wasn't a emmc unlock, just unlock on /system, day 2 method is. Current howto is just a condensced method of day2.

Check hboot, if you are s-off you are current.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Yaboiaj:
I don't know why, but it won't download all of the Custom Stuck upgrade rom. I keep getting to like 50mb's and it quits from all sources. Is this file anywhere else I can download it?

EDIT: Finally got it to download
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Jrocker23:
Thanks Jcase. I am s-off. I rooted around the end of march after you revised the day 1 method.

Thanks for your response
[Thunderbolt Android Development] BuffoGT:
File Corrupted???

Help I am trying to download the PG05IMG_downgrade, it finishes and then when I go to extract says the file is not valid. Can anyone help? I am using the d/l link on the front page!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Choose another mirror from the mirror list then
[Thunderbolt Android Development] BuffoGT:
It only shows the multiupload mirror under the file downlad. Am I missing something?

EDIT: nevermind sorry...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] BuffoGT:
Ok I have now downloaded that file from every single mirror and each time I try to extract the file it says: Error: central directory not found. and that the package is corrupt.

Am I missing something here?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
Don't extract it, follow directions.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] brandor:
Thanks for this easy set of instructions!! It worked for me flawlessly!! VERY NICE WORK!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] boristhebladexx:
before i start this... ADB says my device is "offline" is that a problem?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] boristhebladexx:
before i start this... ADB says my device is "offline" is that a problem?

EDIT: it won't work.... hmmmm. how do i get my device to be.... "online" i guess?

this is what my ADB looks like:

i get "error: device offline" when i try to push anything
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
turn usb debugging on then

adb kill-server

adb shell id
[Thunderbolt Android Development] boristhebladexx:
i thought i had already checked USB debugging but apparently not, that solved the problem thanks
[Thunderbolt Android Development] schwab16:
If I have the files downloaded from an earlier version of this method do I have to re download them?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheStick13:
I just wanted to thank you guys for all of your work. I rooted yesterday with no issues whatsoever. The guide was clear, thorough, and easy to follow.

Now, to wait on a stable CM7 ROM...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Kennyc11:
Great guide, very helpful. Had my thunderbolt rooted two hours after getting it today!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] TheStick13:
The only file you'll need to extract is exploits.zip. The other two only get renamed and moved to the root of the SD card (in the appropriate steps, of course).
[Thunderbolt Android Development] POQbum:
I'm usually pretty good at following this stuff but I don't think it's clearly explained.. there's a lot of stuff left out.

Can someone answer:

1) Where to put the exploits.zip

2) Which ADB program to use? I'm using wifi ones, and one non-wifi ones (I've literally tried all ADB programs on the market) and some people have posted that you should extract exploits.zip into where the ADB is, and that's on the phone internal memory and I can't mount it.

I also have run those commands and I get permission errors or nothing at all, then when I get later in the steps nothing happens like it should.

This is pretty frustrating, so if someone could enlighten me I'd appreciate it.

NVM, if it helps for anyone else watch this vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPSe12YDxQ

I was doing it all wrong, ha. Never had experience with ADB before after rooting both my incredible and a Droid X so that was new.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] mrsmith35sg:
Is the RUU in step 7 updated to the leak of OTA?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] serika:
whoa, way far off dude. You gotta use ADB via Android SDK from your computer.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jcase:
No, it is stock. Once the ota is out, I will update it.