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Root [how to]unlock,install recovery,and root with htcdev
- Thread starter scotty85
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MisterHighway
Newbie
Using the HTCdev method or should I go S-OFF?
MisterHighway
Newbie
OTA update came through flawlessly! I lost root, which I expected I would. I'll move forward with the root method you suggest (via HTCdev in the guide above or through S-OFF, given my root requirements). Thank you so much Scotty85, your input has been priceless.
MisterHighway
Newbie
Just wanted to check, should I go S-OFF or HTCdev for my root now? I have used S-OFF in the past with my Droid1 and my Thunderbolt until this most recent root using HTCdev. My required root isn't that great so should I stick with HTCdev? And should I make a nandroid backup of my ROM?
scotty85
Extreme Android User
awsome! glad it went smoothly 
also,glad to help 
s-off is IMO better. it allows you to change other partitions on your phone,in addition to the boot/system/recovery that htcdev allows. it also makes rom flashing much easier.
however,there is no way to s-off from ICS,youll need to downgrade back to GB if you really want to do that.
the process would be,basically:
-make a nandroid of the OTA that just happened
-follow the guide to downgrade and s-off ics
-after you have s-off,re-install any firmware that changed with the OTA. if none,reinstall ICS firmware.
-reinstall recovery
-restore nandroid
if youre interested in flashing different roms and changing other partitions,then s-off is worthwhile. from the way you describe your current setup,id say it may not be needed,its really a matter of preference.
htcdev unlock is fine if you want to stay stock,and just add root access to run some root only apps
ill have to fire up my TB and see if can capture this newest OTA. what is your current build number,now thaT it is complete?
also,glad to help s-off is IMO better. it allows you to change other partitions on your phone,in addition to the boot/system/recovery that htcdev allows. it also makes rom flashing much easier.
however,there is no way to s-off from ICS,youll need to downgrade back to GB if you really want to do that.
the process would be,basically:
-make a nandroid of the OTA that just happened
-follow the guide to downgrade and s-off ics
-after you have s-off,re-install any firmware that changed with the OTA. if none,reinstall ICS firmware.
-reinstall recovery
-restore nandroid
if youre interested in flashing different roms and changing other partitions,then s-off is worthwhile. from the way you describe your current setup,id say it may not be needed,its really a matter of preference.
htcdev unlock is fine if you want to stay stock,and just add root access to run some root only apps
ill have to fire up my TB and see if can capture this newest OTA. what is your current build number,now thaT it is complete?
I did everything the OP said to do, and thought I was rooted, but when I ran titanium backup on my phone, it said that I am not. This process went perfectly smooth, but now it says I'm not rooted? What did I do wrong?
Nevermind!!! I ran it again a few minutes later and it worked perfect. Thanks for the guide!
Nevermind!!! I ran it again a few minutes later and it worked perfect. Thanks for the guide!