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joe-khalil

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Jun 19, 2012
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Yes. I confirm that metod working. I managed to unlock the bootloader (htcdev.com), then to install CWMRecovery and to root the Desire 500 (one sim). It would be the time for opening a topic dedicated to HTC Desire 500...maybe someone is reading this.

hey how did u managed to unlock the bootloader????? i followed the step but at the end where u past the Device Identifier Token and i submit it says network error(tcp_error)!!! can u help??

oh and did u got the 4.2.2 update??
 

tibi73

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Jun 24, 2009
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Just follow exactly the steps required by htcdev.com. It took three times for me to finalize the unlock process but finally I made it.

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Phoenix007

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Jun 10, 2008
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Only PARTIAL root ...

I'm sorry to disappoint all of you ...

Tried the Russian methode ...

Root is only partial, some application's that need root, get it from SU, but can't write to the system partition.
When that happens there is an eminent reboot 10 seconds after that.

Anyone who tried the methode using version 0.98 of supersu, when booted and updating supersu using Google Play, root is also gone ...
When entering/leaving supersu after the update, also a reboot within 10 seconds ...

Tried it on my HTC Desire 500, single sim.

Regards,
Phoenix007
 

tibi73

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Jun 24, 2009
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It's really working. Just use update_supersu_1.65.zip for installing.

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Phoenix007

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Jun 10, 2008
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Also tried update_supersu_1.65.zip ...
Same thing ...

Please try the following:

Install Avast Antivirus from Google Play.
Install and setup Anti Theft from within Avast.
Select advanced -> rooted methode.

Then you will see what I mean.

Regards,
Phoenix007

It's really working. Just use update_supersu_1.65.zip for installing.

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tibi73

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Jun 24, 2009
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Unfortunately I don't use avast antivirus (using AVG) so I can't tell you what's the problem, but also it might be an avast issue, and not just your root.
 

Drahy

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Apr 27, 2012
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Hello,
I have succesfully unlocked, rooted and installed CWM and titanium backup my HTC Desire 500 ONE SIM - but now when I try to uninstall bloatware (like app for car or app for stocks etc) phone restarts and install all these uninstalled things back? Any solution for that? Thx
 

Phoenix007

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Jun 10, 2008
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As I commented before, the rooting procedure is not complete, it's only partial root ...

That's why you get this type of behavior ... rebooting when somethings are not completely done oke ...

I'm not a dev, but work in IT for the past 25 years, so I know how to test things ...

Regards,
Phoenix007

Hello,
I have succesfully unlocked, rooted and installed CWM and titanium backup my HTC Desire 500 ONE SIM - but now when I try to uninstall bloatware (like app for car or app for stocks etc) phone restarts and install all these uninstalled things back? Any solution for that? Thx
 

Drahy

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Apr 27, 2012
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As I commented before, the rooting procedure is not complete, it's only partial root ...

That's why you get this type of behavior ... rebooting when somethings are not completely done oke ...

I'm not a dev, but work in IT for the past 25 years, so I know how to test things ...

Regards,
Phoenix007

And is there any way how to "complete" the root process?
 

Phoenix007

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Jun 10, 2008
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I'm sorry, I wouldn't know, I'm not a dev ...

I'm a Windows type of guy, sometimes using a little linux/unix like on the command prompt of vmware esx, and there my knowledge stops ...

What seems to be the case is that not all of the system rom folders/locations are changed to have all the rights needed for root I suppose, but that's only an assumption based on the failure messages I get when working with the failing apps.

The only conclusion I could make on what I've tested is that the current root process used here is not 'complete' because of the reboots that happen with some application's that do work perfectly on other, older types of smartphone's ...

Avast Anti-Theft root-install does work on all other phones I've rooted, but not on this one.
With Titanium Backup, this also happens with certain scripts within the app.
Like removing apps you never use.
When SuperSu updates through Google Play, it will also fail completely. Root will be gone, and when trying to install the binary, the phone will show a failure message and reboot within 10 seconds, leaving you rootless.

Until now these three apps are the only ones that reboot the phone because some parts fail ...

For example, Droidwall is working like a charm.
AutomateIt Pro and MacroDroid also.

Regards,
Phoenix007

And is there any way how to "complete" the root process?
 

Phoenix007

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Jun 10, 2008
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New update HTC won't install ...

After rooting and installing CWM to do just that ...

Next problem arrived ...

New update 1.10.401.908 (41.2 MB) won't install because of CWM ...

It reboots the phone and starts recovery mode assuming it is the original recovery which it isn't ...

Regards,
Phoenix007
 

tibi73

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Jun 24, 2009
56
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Bucharest
After rooting and installing CWM to do just that ...

Next problem arrived ...

New update 1.10.401.908 (41.2 MB) won't install because of CWM ...

It reboots the phone and starts recovery mode assuming it is the original recovery which it isn't ...

Regards,
Phoenix007

Yes, you're right, it wont install. But anyway it's not an important update. I'm waiting for android 4.2.2 or 4.3, that would be a major update!
 

007gamer

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Sep 18, 2011
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woooooooooooooooooooot - update??

omg ! Ive received the update but i cant flash it because of cwm. :(
 
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eexter

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Mar 19, 2011
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How can i get that update? When i try to check available updates, i receive this info:
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And this is my software info:
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debeliamark

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andrea_marcello

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Feb 8, 2008
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Siracusa
Hi guys,I try to go in fastboot mode,but I have problem to install adv/fastboot driver to win8..anyone knows how?Many thanks

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