[TOOL] PERMANENT-ROOT (Fixed Links!) & Temp-Root (v2) for any MT4GS (Windows)

heart_crafter said:

you don't open that file....

open cmd (comand prompt)
then type cd "C:\android-sdk-windows\tools"
then type "fastboot flash recovery C:\doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img"

make sure doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img exist in c:\ or the above comand will not work.

reply here and pm me if u get stuck again.

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not working for me :/
i type it on the command promt but still says the same thing
mine is like this C:\AndroidSDK\tools but then i get the error operable program or batch file, etc

With the new people coming in, I suppose some don't know that this thread wasn't the one actually announcing the release of revolutionary, and the instructions following it's install.

This thread was around first, because of the temp-root solution, but that can also make it slightly more confusing since we're long past that need now.

Quote from the other thread, instructions for if you don't want to use adb:

unclespoon said:

Since I'm at work and can't use ADB but I have no patience, here's what I did:

1. Download Recovery 4.0.0.9 from Modaco's website
2. Using Root Explorer, find the file in your downloads folder on the sdcard.
3. Paste the recovery img file into your phone's /data/local folder.
4. In terminal emulator, first type "su" and then type "'dd if=/data/local/doubleshot.clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.modaco.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21" and let it transfer the recovery file.

Simple as that!

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If the revolutionary S-OFF patch is still distributed with CWM 4.0.0.8, then you could use this method to upgrade to 4.0.0.9 after flashing superuser, and once you install a terminal emulator app on the phone.

It's what I did when I got that far - but i'm S-OFF from rev 0.4pre3, and I think it's 0.4pre4 now.

Anyways, here's the other thread, maybe you could browse through it for some more information that could help you:
[UTIL] S-OFF for Retail (S-ON) Devices, NOTE ADDED 8/17/11

Reading through both threads, and while we're at it, going to ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.0.9 for the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide (MoDaCo edition) and reading through there too might help answer some question before they are asked.

Figured it was about time to link up all 3 threads again.

There is a term emulator way of flashing the latest recovery. I hate ADB with a Passion. Terminal is much easier to use. Go to his thread and look for the directions.

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grinchyboy said:

not working for me :/
i type it on the command prompt but still says the same thing
mine is like this C:\AndroidSDK\tools but then i get the error operable program or batch file, etc

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fastboot is an executable file... so you have to figure out that if you even have it or not...

search for fastboot under C:\AndroidSDK
if you find it then you are good...
if not then you have to download the android sdk zip file and extract it then look for fastboot in there... and then you can run your flashboot comand... using the correct path...

if still doesn’t work after you have found the fastboot.exe
then you have to do some reading hehe
read this thread(162)... and all the links inside...
have fun!...

Did full s-off, and root, had to go http://developer.htc.com/adp.html to get the standalone exe for fastboot. afterthat, it was easy peasy. backups is done, now to start playing... thanks hit and thanks for this.

heart_crafter said:

fastboot is a executable file... so u gota figure out if you even have it...

search for fastboot under C:\AndroidSDK
if you find it then you are good...
if now then you have to download the android sdk zip file and extract it then look for fastboot in there... and then you can run your flashboot comand... using the correct path...

if still dosent work after you have found the fastboot.exe
then you gota do some reading hehe
reat this thread(162)... and all the links inside...
have fun!...

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Got it working now. Thanks!

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grinchyboy said:

Got it working now. Thanks!

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Good to know...

Make sure you hit thanks to my post if it helped you.

Thanks

Can anyone help me? My gps use to lock in seconds but now it not locking at all. The I hit the location button it shows I'm 9 miles from my destination??? I tried faster fix and also tried gps status.

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Hi

I followed these steps on myTouch 4G Slide. I update the CWM to 4.0.0.9. I am able to get into recovery but whenever i select anything in the menu all i get is a splash screen with the modaco logo in the middle. No menus or options. When i press the power button again, I am back to the main CWM menu..

For now i guess i have to redo the revolutionary steps...

UPDATE:

I figured it out..

Moving from 4.0.0.8 to 4.0.0.9 you can't use the power button to make your selection within CWM anymore. You have to use the trackpad button instead.

duckied said:

Can anyone help me? My gps use to lock in seconds but now it not locking at all. The I hit the location button it shows I'm 9 miles from my destination??? I tried faster fix and also tried gps status.

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We're looking into it here and while it's not the solution, it's a great and helpful start.

Maybe you could help, if you know anything that could be added - especially information surrounding android commands that can be used to control specific aspects of the gps functionality.

I'm not able to get back to my computer much right now, and the next few days are going to be pretty hectic for me so i'm kind of on a "forced leave" from this all - hopefully by sometime in the middle of the week next week I can start getting some free time again.

Right now i'm just limited to the few free moments here and there I can steal away to check through here.

My Steps on how I got my MT4GS PERM ROOTED and CW Installed...

Below are the instructions on How I got my MT4GS s-off (after hours on doing different steps). below is a link of all the files I put together and the same instructions below. I will like to thank everyone on this forum that help put the pieces together...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BP2E3ZQ3

(Zip contains ADB.EXE FASTBOOT.EXE CWR.IMG SUPERUSER and other tools...)
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***Temp Root:

You must have the USB drivers installed for your MT4GS. (If you don't have them, you can always install from the Drivers Folder, plug in your MT4GS, and it will install the correct drivers.)

You MUST exit from the HTC Sync application for this to work!! (Right-click on the icon in the taskbar, and select Exit)

You must also have USB Debugging enabled. (Settings, Applications, Development, USB debugging)


Save the Folder to C:\ADB-Windows
Run Command Prompt as Admin (make sure you go the the directory C:\ADB-Windows\TempRoot) type commands below

adb wait-for-device
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb wait-for-device
adb remount
adb shell mount -o rw,remount rootfs /
adb shell mount -oremount,suid /dev/block/mmcblk0p23 /data
adb shell mkdir /vendor/bin
adb shell chown root.shell /vendor/bin
adb shell chmod 755 /vendor/bin
adb push ./sqlite3 /vendor/bin
adb push ./su /vendor/bin
adb push ./busybox /vendor/bin
adb shell chown root.shell /vendor/bin/su
adb shell chown root.shell /vendor/bin/busybox
adb shell chown root.shell /vendor/bin/sqlite3
adb shell chmod 6555 /vendor/bin/su
adb shell chmod 4555 /vendor/bin/busybox
adb shell chmod 755 /vendor/bin/sqlite3
adb shell busybox --install -s /vendor/bin
adb shell sync
adb shell chmod 6555 /vendor/bin
adb install ./Superuser.apk
pause

You'll get errors like "An error occurred while running the exploit (-1) (errno: 14)", but if it also says "Exploiting device" afterwards, then it was successful!

This is temp-root, meaning that you can run apps that require root, but it'll go away when you reboot. Run the script again to get root back.

***Permanent Root:

YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't.

1. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), run the revolutionary.exe in the C:\ADB-Windows and if it has found your device it should read "Found your device: myTouch_4G_Slide..." (If it doesn't, see DEBUGGING, below)
2. Once you have entered your beta key (you will need to get it from http://revolutionary.io) correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
3. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF.... If you have S-off, your hboot will now be 1.44.1107
4. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. While you may choose to let Revolutionary do it for you, you may want to answer N and install manually below to avoid some issues with the phone not charging properly.


***Last Install ClockWork Recovery v4.0.0.9 (IMG located under C:\ADB-Windows folder, if you follow the steps you should still be in FASTBOOT )

Make sure the device is in FASTBOOT and not HBOOT
Connect the device to the computer via USB.
On your computer, open a command prompt/terminal and run:

fastboot devices

You should see something similar to:
List of devices attached
HTXXXXXXXXXX device

Write the image to the recovery partition ('fastboot flash recovery C:\ADB-Windows\clockworkmod.4.0.0.9.img')
Do a recovery reboot to test (power off and boot holding down the volume-down key, select recovery)

DONE

jdmarko said:

As far as I can tell, these are the only detailed instructions here for obtaining Permanent Root (and S-OFF). Hit THANKS if you feel inclined...

Just to be clear, this is not my basework, but I've assembled all the pieces and instructions to make it work for the MT4GS! Thanks to revolutionary, modaco, teamWin, eugene373, idanfima, coolbho3000 and wisefire for the easyfrevo part!

Temp Root:

You must have the USB drivers installed for your MT4GS. (If you don't have them, you can always install HTC Sync for the Sensation, plug in your MT4GS, and it will install the correct drivers.)

You MUST exit from the HTC Sync application for this to work!! (Right-click on the icon in the taskbar, and select Exit)

You must also have USB Debugging enabled. (Settings, Applications, Development, USB debugging)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9VN7956N
...This is the new version (14 August 2011) that has the most up-to-date SuperUser.apk...

Unzip, and run the batch file (Run_ME_Fr3vo_ROOT.bat)...
You'll get errors like "An error occurred while running the exploit (-1) (errno: 14)", but if it also says "Exploiting device" afterwards, then it was successful!

This is temp-root, meaning that you can run apps that require root, but it'll go away when you reboot. Run the script again to get root back.

Older (v1) of this temp-root can be found here:
http://www.multiupload.com/M0757JL5DX
...just in case you run into any problems.

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Permanent Root: (thanks to ikhzter for helping with some of the instructions!)
NOTE: If you don't have ADB working (or don't know what ADB is), please download the drivers and files for the temp-root above, and be sure to save the revolutionary.exe into the same directory as the temp-root solution. Make sure you have HTC fastboot drivers as well (if you don't already), which are on the Revolutionary page.

NEW! Thank you Team Revolutionary! If you would like to be one of the first to get PERMANENT root access, then download the new Revolutionary, instructions here:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
The current version of Revolutionary, 0.4pre3, is a The current version of Revolutionary, 0.4pre3, is a developer preview. . Don't come yelling if you mess up your phone. (But do share your results, so we can collectively solve any issues!)
You'll need your serial number (Settings, About, Phone Identity), HBOOT version (Settings, Power, uncheck "Fast Boot", then power off, hold down volume down as you power on, the HBOOT version is at the top of the screen). Be sure to write down your Beta Key!

Note: you can also enter bootloader by issuing the command "adb reboot-bootloader" if you have the ADB & drivers installed (follow the Temp Root instructions above for drivers and ADB).

YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't.

1. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
   "Found your device: myTouch_4G_Slide..." (If it doesn't, see DEBUGGING, below)
2. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
3. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF.... If you have S-off, your hboot will now be 1.44.1107
4. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. While you may choose to let Revolutionary do it for you, you may want to answer N and install manually below to avoid some issues with the phone not charging properly.

Hit THANKS!

You now have S-OFF on your MT4GS! Woo hoo!

Next, we'll flash the latest ClockWork Recovery (v4.0.0.9 without the charging problem) if you didn't do it above: (Thanks to Paul O'Brien / Modaco!!)

• Download the ClockworkMod image file from here or here (direct mirror)
  
• Turn off the device.
• Boot device into bootloader
• Make sure the device is in FASTBOOT and not HBOOT
• Connect the device to the computer via USB.
• On your computer, open a command prompt/terminal and run:
  
  fastboot devices
  
  You should see something similar to:
  List of devices attached
  HTXXXXXXXXXX device
• Write the image to the recovery partition ('fastboot flash recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img')
• Do a recovery reboot to test (power off and boot holding down the volume-down key, select recovery)

Now you can flash the latest SuperUser. (Thanks to ChainsDD!)

1. Go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ or download it directly here.)
2. Copy this file to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (hold down the Volume-Down key while turning on the phone), select Recovery
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" (or whatever file you obtained from above)
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm (some have had to flash this a few times)
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!

I highly recommend going to the Market once you've rebooted and install "Busybox," which many rooted apps will assume is already installed.

Download "Root Checker" to make sure everything is done correctly!

Please help with these instructions.... provide feedback if I can make something more clear!

DEBUGGING:

• If the Revolutionary exploit hangs or seems to be taking a very long time... or if it fails altogether, then please install my Temp-Root solution above first. Then, try the perm-root again.
• Try installing the same drivers that I listed on the first post for the Temp-Root solution. Also, make sure you've exited from HTC Sync on your PC. (it will say "out of date" if HTC Sync is still running)
• And make sure you have USB debugging enabled.
• If Revolutionary still fails to find your phone, re-verify you have all the drivers installed, (uninstall and reinstall) and try "disk drive" mode and then "charge only" mode.
• Still can't figure out how to get fastboot to work? Try this post for a quick solution.
• For those having GPS issues after this process, try installing "BusyBox" from the Market and then installing the app "FasterFix" from the Market.

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I certainly welcome feedback... and I appreciate your THANKS!

My phones:
HTC G1
HTC Nexus One
HTC Sensation
HTC My Touch 4G Slide

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Did a quick how to video for this to help some people out. Feel free to link to it in the OP. Hope it helps someone!

How To Permanently Root and Gain S-Off on the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide (Revolutionary Method) -
http://theunlockr.com/2011/09/09/ho...mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-revolutionary-method/

Works great. Thanks =)

Successfully S-OFF

Thanks for the info, this worked great.

jdmarko said:

What's next for this phone? MIUI? CM7?

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Who knows.

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dcogen said:

Did a quick how to video for this to help some people out. Feel free to link to it in the OP. Hope it helps someone!

How To Permanently Root and Gain S-Off on the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide (Revolutionary Method) -
http://theunlockr.com/2011/09/09/ho...mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-revolutionary-method/

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Thank you so much! Good solid help on the how to get this done.

Just something small that I got stuck on, in CWM 4.0.0.9 (or maybe its just my MT4G Slide) I needed to use the "Camera" button instead of the power button to select menu items. using the power button function as a "Back" button.

Is this just me? Anyone else?

Mistix said:

Thank you so much! Good solid help on the how to get this done.

Just something small that I got stuck on, in CWM 4.0.0.9 (or maybe its just my MT4G Slide) I needed to use the "Camera" button instead of the power button to select menu items. using the power button function as a "Back" button.

Is this just me? Anyone else?

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Thats not normal.

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when i run Revolutionary Method Command Prompt shuts down less then 1 second , Revolutionary Method is in the correct file and yes my phone is temp root