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Alpharev/unrevoked new (easier) rooting process

Quick question, if I need to revert back to stock (if I need to send my T-Bolt back to VZW for example) is this possible.
Sorry if this is kind of a noob question.

Thx.
 
SpikedRed, I'm going to use the new method....at least the new to me method that I just saw on here this morning. which yes I guess would be the unrevoked method. So thank you very much!
 
Question about rooting, I used to have an OG Droid, Rooted and flashed a custom ROM. However I noticed overtime it degraded my phone, battery was crap, etc etc.

If I root my TB, can I keep it as is? Or do I need to flash a custom rom? Basically, I just wanted to keep my phone the way it is but have root access to be able to install root apps and what not. Im worried about it affecting my battery life
 
WarJorge said:
Question about rooting, I used to have an OG Droid, Rooted and flashed a custom ROM. However I noticed overtime it degraded my phone, battery was crap, etc etc.

If I root my TB, can I keep it as is? Or do I need to flash a custom rom? Basically, I just wanted to keep my phone the way it is but have root access to be able to install root apps and what not. Im worried about it affecting my battery life
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You do not have to flash custom roms, what you experienced was likely normal battery life. Cell batteries are only good for a certian amount of cycles over time parts of the battery will become unusable and the battery life will get shorter and shorter. Also within a year of it's release (or months) the OG Droid was no longer top of the line, apps were being made to use the 1Ghz processors in most of the newer phones and the OD Droid was left in the dust, not to mention the limited phone memory on it as well.

You will need to flash the most current rooted rom for the bolt and you can stay on stock that way, remove any apps you don't want (blockbuster), then when an OTA becomes available you will just need to flash the rooted version of the OTA.
 
CoyotesFan4Evr said:
OK, so I'm going to take the plunge today or tonight and root my TB. Here is my one question that I have yet to get answered even when I ask it in the TB rooting thread.....How do I stay on the stock ROM when I root? I like what it is for now and will play around with other rom's later, right now I just want to root and have my freedom back. THANKS!
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coyotes,you really need to learn to ask your questions in the correct places. ;)

the current rooting methods thread is only 23 posts long,and you have not posted in it. might want to check it out,theres a video from nate mills demonstrating the revolutionary method: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/402115-thunderbolt-rooting-methods-updated.html

as was explained to you the revolutionary method can be used JUST to turn your s-off,to s-off+custom recovery,or to s-off+custom recovery+root.

if you havent looked at the site,watched the video,or read post and asked questions in the ROOT forum( Thunderbolt - All Things Root - Android Forums ) just running the revolutionary tool doesnt root you. it unlocks your bootloader and gives you a custom recovery. if you want to be rooted there is a file that you must download and flash in recovery,and then you will be running your stock,rooted rom,without having lost any of your data.

just REMEMBER... once you are running a custom recovery you cannot accept OTAs so then the GB ota comes,you WILL have to react accordingly to avoid puting your phone in a potentially unrecoverable bootloop.

so please... look at the rooting methods thread. read my other how-to sticky( http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/353591-how-some-root-terminology.html ). read posts in the root forum. youve said inthe other forums you want me to help you,but you need to post your questions in a forum where i(and other very knowledgeable rooted folks) will see them.

*steps down off soapbox*

good luck with the rooting,illl get your cigar and blazer ready :)
 
scotty85 said:
Hate to ask the obvious,but did you click on the driver download and let the wizard install them?

It should see your phone pretty much immediately.
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Yeah, I did that. I dont know what the heck Im doin wrong. When I put USB debugging on and plug in my phone, I never get a notification pop up either with the little triangle w/ the ! in it. My phone never asks me if I want to be in charge only mode too, and I have that checked as well to ask each time its plugged in. My default setting is for it to be in charge only mode as well. It does charge, I just never get asked and no notifications show up.
 
Scotty....I apologize, really I do. I have read the other thread but did not post there. I have a bad habit of skimming over things and if I don't find what I'm looking for right away or if it doesn't jump out at me then I start posting and asking questions. I also really wish that someone on here that could and would root my TB for me lived where I do. :D But hey I'll take the plunge on my own just like I did with my Eris. So I'm going to go over to the other threads you pointed out and ask some more questions before I proceed. Thanks again Scotty.
 
No need for apologies coyotes,I just want to make sure we get you the help you seek. Watch the video,post up in the root section if you have questions after.

The new method is really easy. If you can do the Eris root for dummies method,you can do this for sure :)
 
JShann said:
Yeah, I did that. I dont know what the heck Im doin wrong. When I put USB debugging on and plug in my phone, I never get a notification pop up either with the little triangle w/ the ! in it. My phone never asks me if I want to be in charge only mode too, and I have that checked as well to ask each time its plugged in. My default setting is for it to be in charge only mode as well. It does charge, I just never get asked and no notifications show up.
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Try some different cables,and different ports on your puter.

Failing that,it may just not be installing the drivers correctly. Ill get you a link that may help when I get home later this evening :)
 
scotty85 said:
Try some different cables,and different ports on your puter.

Failing that,it may just not be installing the drivers correctly. Ill get you a link that may help when I get home later this evening :)
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once youre reasonably sure the cables are good,and the ports on your PC arent acting up,this thread helpd another who was having trouble getting the tool to recognize his phone: http://androidforums.com/incredible...ivers-adb-bootloader-disk-drive-htc-sync.html

from this thread:http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/401875-cant-root.html
 
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