[How to] Guide to S-off, Recovery & ROOT

[b4u2]

I got most of this done. I am having a problem at this step.
Flashing the Recovery

-download PG86IMG-twrp-shooter-1.0.1.zip
-copy the .zip to the root of your sd card
-boot into bootloader without the usb cable connected (adb reboot bootloader)
-you may have to select the bootloader option
-it will scan your sd card, when it finds the PG86IMG, it will prompt you to install
-you now have a custom recovery
-power down phone, boot back into bootloader without the cable plugged in
-select the recovery option
-phone will boot into recovery, I strongly suggest doing a nandroid backup!

I cannot select recovery. When I press volume down at that point it doesn't go down to recovery and keeps reinstalling the recovery zip.

Also how do I do a nandroid backup?

Edit: renamed zip file and it worked now
Edit: I achieved ROOT. As for the nandroid back up I just did option 1

[OMJ]

Originally Posted by b4u2

I got most of this done. I am having a problem at this step.
Flashing the Recovery

-download PG86IMG-twrp-shooter-1.0.1.zip
-copy the .zip to the root of your sd card
-boot into bootloader without the usb cable connected (adb reboot bootloader)
-you may have to select the bootloader option
-it will scan your sd card, when it finds the PG86IMG, it will prompt you to install
-you now have a custom recovery
-power down phone, boot back into bootloader without the cable plugged in
-select the recovery option
-phone will boot into recovery, I strongly suggest doing a nandroid backup!

I cannot select recovery. When I press volume down at that point it doesn't go down to recovery and keeps reinstalling the recovery zip.

Also how do I do a nandroid backup?

Edit: renamed zip file and it worked now
Edit: I achieved ROOT. As for the nandroid back up I just did option 1

good point, I'll add that to the guide

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by OMJ

good point, I'll add that to the guide

You also need to mention that zip file should be renamed to "PG86IMG.zip"

[OMJ]

Originally Posted by scrosler

You also need to mention that zip file should be renamed to "PG86IMG.zip"

actually.....no

look at the file name that downloads...

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by OMJ

actually.....no

look at the file name that downloads...

Gotcha!

[thesickness069]

Hey Guys I was just wondering what app are you using to do an nandroid backup? I have a ton of apps on my 3D and want to make sure that everything is backed up before I do all of this fun stuff.
Thanks.

[guitardoc64]

Originally Posted by thesickness069

Hey Guys I was just wondering what app are you using to do an nandroid backup? I have a ton of apps on my 3D and want to make sure that everything is backed up before I do all of this fun stuff.
Thanks.

You can't nandroid before root. That is a function of the recovery you flash in the process. Use MyBackup from the market to save stuff you want.
If you temp root, Titanium backup is good too. If you do temp root be sure to factory reset in the settings before rooting to clear out the temp root changes. If you don't you may have problems on the other side.

Sent from my PG86100 on the PPCGeeks App

[Boo Boo]

guessing this means I have to wait for a newer version?

Found your device: PG86100 (shooter-1.50.0000, Android: 2.3.4, ROM version: 2.08
.651.2)

Your device: shooter, with HBOOT 1.50.0000 is not supported at this time.
Press (almost) any key to exit.

[OMJ]

Originally Posted by Boo Boo

guessing this means I have to wait for a newer version?

Found your device: PG86100 (shooter-1.50.0000, Android: 2.3.4, ROM version: 2.08
.651.2)

Your device: shooter, with HBOOT 1.50.0000 is not supported at this time.
Press (almost) any key to exit.

yep.........

[Mr.Gadget]

Originally Posted by OMJ

yep.........

Arg...

I knew I shouldn't have taken the HTC bait.

Please prominently post when a fix for HBOOT 1.50 is found! I am wanting to use your OMJ ROM!
Thanks!