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Root will root method work for metro pcs?

reilus

reilus

Android Enthusiast
I see this method works for virgin mobile, but I'm not sure about metropcs. Has anyone successfully rooted a metropcs htc wildfire s?
 
I don't know for sure, but in general Virgin Mobile handles some things quite differently than other carriers, so I wouldn't count on being able to use that method. It was written specifically for that version of the device and may not be compatible with other versions.
 
We've been using VM dlls and other software components for the Optimus M and the Esteem in other forums. I believe it could work; I just do not want to risk my phone on a belief.
 
I am also interested in rooting for metro. got this phone for my wife last week and it is full already just from connecting her facebook to HTC Sense (over 3000 friends uses a lot of space I guess)

Need to de-bloat all the crapware.
 
It worked for US Celluar and VM USA + theres a MetroPCS user posted in xda's general thread [that got s-off]. I'd say it will work with MetroPCS phones too. Mimics the xtc clip method; since, cdma [marvelc] have no sim you can jump right into qualcomm diagnostics, clear the s58 data, and voila. I think simonsimon34 has great guides in the development thread and there is even an app on the market that will root/unroot called un-rooting [ignore chinese subtitles]. I linked to it in another thread, similar topic; so, I won't again. But best advice is take 2-3 hours and check out xda. :) Just stick to marvelc and/or A510c threads/searches and you will find all you need. It is crowded but some devs working to get HTC Wildfire S some notice and possible official support of more well known recover[ies], roms, etc. Always need more devs to s-off and join in. :)

Rob

Followed the metropcs user's journey out. That particular user used simonsimon34's guide to s-off, had trouble getting super one click to root, followed an old rooting guide by Heritz which is solid [what I used to root back in Nov]. Hope the retelling helps you.

PS If there is a s-off MetroPCS user who wants to make their stock rom a flashable zip, I did it for VM USA and US Cellular just pm me, and I'll cook one for you as well :)
 
Yes these methods do work for Metropcs I did it, If you successfully root can you please send me a copy of your rooted nandroid backup I desperately need it for another member to make a custom stock ROM for metropcs.
 
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