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

[sanmanc]

That was way too easy. Thanks, OMJ.

[fuzzy26]

Originally Posted by sanmanc

That was way too easy. Thanks, OMJ.

+ 1. Thanks. Got that pesky error 16 while trying to make a call to go away by calling sprint CS and having them refresh my phone!

Sent from a phone no longer in dire need of root!

[JZ*]

Originally Posted by KarlE

from what ive heard people were having issues with clock but if you not dont worry about it

as for the new recovery take a look at the change logs

Thanks...I wonder how long it will take ROMManager to get updated with the 3d?...hope soon; it has lways worked well for me...

[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!

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by OMJ

-once it finishes, do NOT install clockwork, ppl are having issues w/ it

"-once it finishes, do NOT install clockwork, ppl are having issues w/ it"

Bold this in the OP, please.

I just wasted like an hour trying to troubleshoot a "problem" with my ROM that a user was having. No one else had the issue... Guess what recovery? UGH! Such a waste of time!

[schmeggy929]

Can you get your HTC serial number from under the battery? SDK tools isnt working for me. (Failed to fetch URL http :// dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/repository.xml, reason: Connection timed out: connect

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by schmeggy929

Can you get your HTC serial number from under the battery? SDK tools isnt working for me. (Failed to fetch URL http :// dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/repository.xml, reason: Connection timed out: connect

When you run the S-Off tool it tells you the serial.

Just copy it from the dos window over to the revolutionary website.

[schmeggy929]

Once rooted, how can i unistall stock programs? I did not flash a custom rom and rather keep my phone the way it is now. Also would you recommend checking Fastboot or leave it unchecked?

[Karl]

Originally Posted by schmeggy929

Once rooted, how can i unistall stock programs? I did not flash a custom rom and rather keep my phone the way it is now. Also would you recommend checking Fastboot or leave it unchecked?

setting/applications/manage applications
most bloat is uninstallable

fastboot checked

[scrosler]

Originally Posted by schmeggy929

Once rooted, how can i unistall stock programs? I did not flash a custom rom and rather keep my phone the way it is now. Also would you recommend checking Fastboot or leave it unchecked?

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

Originally Posted by KarlE

setting/applications/manage applications
most bloat is uninstallable

fastboot checked

I disagree but this is not the thread for it. I prefer fast boot off and only a small amount of Sprint bloat can be removed through manage apps. You would need to 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?