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

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by OMJ

I've updated the OP w/ new instructions to flash recovery


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!

Anyone got a mirror for this zip?

Status: Resolving address of up.ppcgeeks.com
Status: Connecting to 74.54.91.202:21...
Error: Connection timed out
Error: Could not connect to server



Nevermind, it just popped!

[schmeggy929]

Thanks for the recommendations all!

[Wizzard]

I did it!

Obviously, all credit to all the developers and OMJ and the video that I used to back me up!

Thank you all! This is great!

You may want to tell people about their antivirus program. I had to turn off my Norton from Comcast because it wiped out the Revolutionary.exe when I tried to run it!

Turned it off and everything went well. Thanks again!

Now, can I remove Bloatware? and how do I do it?

[Wizzard]

Ok, now I have a question.

I used the CWM recovery not the TWRP one and it worked perfect.

Now I note that Scrosler's ROM says that you have to have the TWRP recovery!!??

How do I fix this if it is indeed a problem.

Thank you!

[Wizzard]

Found the Answer here [RECOVERY] [EVO3D] TeamWin Recovery Project (twrp) v1.0.1 [7/30/11] - xda-developers

Now I have TWRP

Thanks Will!

[mababer2]

ok i have been trying for an hr now and still getting the same beta key error no matter what i do

[JZ*]

Originally Posted by scrosler

Uncheck fastboot, use something like titanium backup for all bloat. Becareful. You can hose shit!


use something along the lines of TI Back up to really cleanse.


But if your going to do that... Just flash a custom ROM. Why go through the hassle of possibly uninstalling something and soft bricking your phone?

You can freeze them in TB first...then run it that way for a few days...if no issue, "probably" can remove...but USE CARE!

[Karl]

Originally Posted by mababer2

ok i have been trying for an hr now and still getting the same beta key error no matter what i do

user error cut and paste

[dave01978]

Ok I get the error code 16, and authentication failed message, I talked to sprint i believe they reset something had me redo the hands free activation, still wont allow calls, i was able to make a call while roaming though. anyone have any thoughts? they are calling me back later today, and he was saying if it doesnt work to swap phones out, I dont want to and hoping in a last effort someone has an idea

[leckey73]

Originally Posted by fanaticny

S-off, recovery and rooted!!!! Thanks guys!!!! everything went pretty smooth

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