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Requesting guidance for unlocking bootloader, rooting, installing custom rom

Hey, I have an HTC One V(CDMA) runing on stock rom and I want to install a custom rom and overclock my phone. I am not very knowledgeable on rooting Android devices so I am asking for some assistance. My phone has its bootloader relocked. I want to know how to unlock my bootloader again, root my phone, install a custom rom and overclocking my phone. Please be specific on your instructions and thank you for helping me out. My goal is to make my phone as fast as it can be and to be on par with current smartphones.

green.apple said:
Hey, I have an HTC One V(CDMA) runing on stock rom and I want to install a custom rom and overclock my phone. I am not very knowledgeable on rooting Android devices so I am asking for some assistance. My phone has its bootloader relocked. I want to know how to unlock my bootloader again, root my phone, install a custom rom and overclocking my phone. Please be specific on your instructions and thank you for helping me out. My goal is to make my phone as fast as it can be and to be on par with current smartphones.
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Use this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
Hope I helped!

I am stuck at waiting for device and my phone is mot being recognized by my computer.

green.apple said:
I am stuck at waiting for device and my phone is mot being recognized by my computer.
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install appropriate drivers for your phone via htc sync or the drivers in the android devl. section

Seraz007 said:
install appropriate drivers for your phone via htc sync or the drivers in the android devl. section
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I did that and I still didn't work. Anymore ideas?

green.apple said:
I did that and I still didn't work. Anymore ideas?
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well i cant think of something
try re installing HTC Sync again :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

green.apple said:
I did that and I still didn't work. Anymore ideas?
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This may seem like an obvious idea, but are you making sure your actual phone is in fastboot mode? (Step 10 under unlocking your bootloader in the tutorial linked above.) Usually when I get this it's because I forgot to do that, assuming everything is connected.

Do you have windows 8?
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[Q] Root Nokia XL after 1.2.3.1 update?

Has anyone rooted nokia xl after the 1.2.3.1 update?
i tried using nokia x manager but no luck i would like to add in a few points:-
1) my windows 7 is not able to detect the phone after update( attached ss)
2) Nokia X manager is also not able to detect the phone (attached ss)
any helps and suggestions will be truly appreciated

Same Problem
eugenerichards said:
Has anyone rooted nokia xl after the 1.2.3.1 update?
i tried using nokia x manager but no luck i would like to add in a few points:-
1) my windows 7 is not able to detect the phone after update( attached ss)
2) Nokia X manager is also not able to detect the phone (attached ss)
any helps and suggestions will be truly appreciated
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I have same problem with you

common guyz use thsame nokiaX manager to root it usin superSU
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search for nokia xl windows drivers 1st. or when ur fone is connected to pc, use ur device manager. to search for the unknow device connected either use online. or select target folder if u av downloaded the drivers to ur pc already

You must install adb drivers first. Download the drivers from the Nokia X Toolkit thread on xda.
Then connect your phone. Open my computer(Windows Vista+) click system properties then go to Device Manager. Find your device in the list and double click on it. Click on update driver, browse for files in my computer. Select the folder of drivers and press ok.
Then try rooting your phone.
Sent from my Nokia_XL

eugenerichards said:
Has anyone rooted nokia xl after the 1.2.3.1 update?
i tried using nokia x manager but no luck i would like to add in a few points:-
1) my windows 7 is not able to detect the phone after update( attached ss)
2) Nokia X manager is also not able to detect the phone (attached ss)
any helps and suggestions will be truly appreciated
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Try installing the drivers again.

cheers
Dom3616 said:
Try installing the drivers again.
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so I went in deep and the gave a look into my device manager where my device had an triangle. after checking in my device properties I found that after the update my adb and mtp PID had changed. so I edited the given pid with the .ini file of nokia x driver.. then reinstalled using folder installation.. cheers :highfive:
thanks all for the help.

eugenerichards said:
so I went in deep and the gave a look into my device manager where my device had an triangle. after checking in my device properties I found that after the update my adb and mtp PID had changed. so I edited the given pid with the .ini file of nokia x driver.. then reinstalled using folder installation.. cheers :highfive:
thanks all for the help.
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but how did you do???????

Installing the update after rooting
What if I've already rooted the device before this update came? What will I do? Is it recommended to really apply this update?

try
ratedkg said:
What if I've already rooted the device before this update came? What will I do? Is it recommended to really apply this update?
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I think its worth to give this a try as after the update my phone felt a lot smoother , battery life also extended for me, and a multitasking window was there... never know you may like it or not but just give a try.
you need to flash stock rom via nokia x flasher or care suite then update to this rom
P.S. these rom are not as smooth as lewa os but they are bug free.

update software (1.2.3.1) for a Nokia XL rooted fone 1.2.3.1
ratedkg said:
What if I've already rooted the device before this update came? What will I do? Is it recommended to really apply this update?
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I also have the same question, can anyone of you pls explain the procedure for updating the software 1.2.3.1 to nokia xl (as my fone is already rooted before the update came). also am not a developer. so pls explain.

lgsmurli06 said:
I also have the same question, can anyone of you pls explain the procedure for updating the software 1.2.3.1 to nokia xl (as my fone is already rooted before the update came). also am not a developer. so pls explain.
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Just install the update as usual. The root doesnt matter.

I dont know if its the update. But I cant install app on the memory card. This makes my Nokia Xl.looks crappy to me
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I dont have those issue. just download your firmware with naviFirm+ then flash it with nokia care suite (ncs). you can find the procedure on this site using search function.

Fixed adb drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x/general/fix-updated-adb-drivers-nokia-x-v1-2-4-1-t2835827

update my nokia xl to 1.2.3.1
then rooted use nokia x manager without any problem. XD

root nokia after update 1.2.3.1
to root after update you need download nokia x manager from xda
coonect nokia x as usb memmory to pc {important,, not coonect as media device}
after connect as usb memmory driver will update automatically after 2 maybe 1 minute.
now run nokia x manager you will see there your device coonet to nkia x manager now click root,
your mobile will restart and install super user zipm files thats it,,
thx alls and also thnx me
read care fully

[Nokia XL] can't update OTA from ver 1.1.0.6 and 1.1.1.0
I have already tried installing NCS and NaviFirm+, but both of these require logins that, based on my exp, can't be bypassed.
My plan now is to update using Nokia X Flash.
Does anybody have the flash (img) files for the latest update (ver 1.2.3.1)?
Hoping for a favorable response from you, friends.

Help!
Hi. i am new and newbie to this forum and android.I need help in rooting nokia xl and i think this method will help me. I wan to know how much time is needed for to complete these steps and i have tried it but my nokia xl when it was rebooting started to show disturbed screen. i got scare and disconnect my phone with pc and never tried it again. Was it some thing that was harmful for xl or it was suppose to happened?

[Q] Root Xperia T3

How do I root the Sony Xperia T3 Phone?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/general/root-firmware-18-1-1-21-t2889847/post56532112

otlet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/general/root-firmware-18-1-1-21-t2889847/post56532112
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I've downloaded the Emma tool from Sony and it is not recognizing my phone.. Is there a video guide for this?

I didn't found

Have anybody tried this way to root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

cpumaster said:
Have anybody tried this way to root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
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Yes tried it- doesn't work on firmware 18.1.A.1.21

still no luck..
still finding ways to root the Xperia T3.. anyone? please? thanks!

rooting T3
kraddark said:
still finding ways to root the Xperia T3.. anyone? please? thanks!
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rooting Xperia T is realy easy :
there is no problem if you are on 18.1.A.1.14. it's explained in Google...
if you are on 18.1.a.1.21 :
Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.14 with Flashtool.
start the phone and connected it to PC (even if the phone is blocked on "updating apps")
Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719)
shutdown the phone
Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.21 with Flashtool.
start the phone
run SuperSu and accept upgrade.
in order to well connect the phone to PC you need to allow debbug USB, and to put the scard in MSC mode

dan15 said:
rooting Xperia T is realy easy :
there is no problem if you are on 18.1.A.1.14. it's explained in Google...
if you are on 18.1.a.1.21 :
Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.14 with Flashtool.
start the phone and connected it to PC (even if the phone is blocked on "updating apps")
Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719)
shutdown the phone
Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.21 with Flashtool.
start the phone
run SuperSu and accept upgrade.
in order to well connect the phone to PC you need to allow debbug USB, and to put the scard in MSC mode
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Thanks i will try that :good:

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How to root the m8?

Hi, i never rooted or did anything similar to it so im pretty afraid to screw up with the phone hehe
anyways i need to run one app which cannot work without root
so i decided to root
someone can tell me what is the best and safest way to do it?
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i foudn vid on youtube from march 2014 and it says to enable fast boot or something like that
and i dont even have this option on the 5.0.1 lolipop
someone can tell me what to do please?

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please help!

Trovlet said:
Hi, i never rooted or did anything similar to it so im pretty afraid to screw up with the phone hehe
anyways i need to run one app which cannot work without root
so i decided to root
someone can tell me what is the best and safest way to do it?
Edit:
i foudn vid on youtube from march 2014 and it says to enable fast boot or something like that
and i dont even have this option on the 5.0.1 lolipop
someone can tell me what to do please?
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Use this guide. It says for AT&T, but actually the steps here are for any M8.

xunholyx said:
Use this guide. It says for AT&T, but actually the steps here are for any M8.
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04. On your HTC One (M8) go to Settings > Power, and then uncheck the "Fast Boot" option.
I dont have this option on my 5.0.1
what should i do?
also the SuperSU download link doesnt work

Trovlet said:
04. On your HTC One (M8) go to Settings > Power, and then uncheck the "Fast Boot" option.
I dont have this option on my 5.0.1
what should i do?
also the SuperSU download link doesnt work
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The Fast Boot option has been removed by HTC since the guide was written, so don't worry about that.
You can get SuperSU from here.

xunholyx said:
The Fast Boot option has been removed by HTC since the guide was written, so don't worry about that.
You can
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Ok, if i have the HTC SYNC i dont need to download any another driver's correct?

Trovlet said:
Ok, if i have the HTC SYNC i dont need to download any another driver's correct?
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Correct. But I would uninstall HTC Sync. The drivers will remain.
HTC Sync doesn't play nice with ADB, and after the drivers are installed it is pretty much useless

xunholyx said:
Correct. But I would uninstall HTC Sync. The drivers will remain.
HTC Sync doesn't play nice with ADB, and after the drivers are installed it is pretty much useless
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Well i dont realy need this program, i just need to root the phone hehe
edit: i did everything and it says to me this :
C:\Users\David>fastboot devices
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

Trovlet said:
Well i dont realy need this program, i just need to root the phone hehe
edit: i did everything and it says to me this :
C:\Users\David>fastboot devices
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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Open up your ADB folder. Then shift+right click and open the cmd window there.
It should look something like this: C:\Users\NAME\sdk\adb>
enter adb reboot bootloader
then fastboot devices

xunholyx said:
Open up your ADB folder. Then shift+right click and open the cmd window there.
It should look something like this: C:\Users\NAME\sdk\adb>
enter adb reboot bootloader
then fastboot devices
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Ok thank you very much that i unlocked it successfuly
now ill try to root the phone, ill bumb this if something will go wrong!

the TWRP Recovery is not working as well ( the download )

Trovlet said:
the TWRP Recovery is not working as well ( the download )
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https://dl.twrp.me/m8/

Ok i couldnt believe it but i did root the phone
all thanks to you mate, if not you i would never make it
thank you very much good man!

Trovlet said:
step 7 of the root
when i type the name of the .img :
'
C:\Users\David\Desktop\Android\adb-windows>fastboot flash recovery htcm8.img
error: cannot load 'htcm8.img'
edit: for some reason i entred 'TAB' and it worked
can you tell me how to do the number 9 ?
how i transfer this zip to the root? what/
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Transfer it to your internal storage. By root directory, it means just to the storage and not in a folder. Just drag and drop it to your phone's storage with the Windows file explorer
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Trovlet said:
Ok i couldnt believe it but i did root the phone
all thanks to you mate, if not you i would never make it
thank you very much good man!
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Nice! Glad to be of assistance.

Lenovo ViBE p1 Root

Hi everyone. I am new and I agree that I am complete noob in this field. I have never did any update to my stock vibe p1 ROM because it runs very smoothly and I never encountered a single issue like other users had. Now I want to just Root it but I don't want any upgrades( in terms of version update). I know that this question may have been answered earlier but all the listed method is so confusing. Can anyone please just put the step by step instruction on how to root my vibe p1 and please share the link of the necessary files in this thread. I am sorry for wasting your time but I need to root it to gain access to my network settings. Thanks in advance. :angel:

VIPNEXXT said:
Hi everyone. I am new and I agree that I am complete noob in this field. I have never did any update to my stock vibe p1 ROM because it runs very smoothly and I never encountered a single issue like other users had. Now I want to just Root it but I don't want any upgrades( in terms of version update). I know that this question may have been answered earlier but all the listed method is so confusing. Can anyone please just put the step by step instruction on how to root my vibe p1 and please share the link of the necessary files in this thread. I am sorry for wasting your time but I need to root it to gain access to my network settings. Thanks in advance. :angel:
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Try Kingo Root.
All you need is an laptop or pc, or you could try Kingo Root apk file.
Look on uncle Google for this app.
Good luck.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro with 3 Gb of RAM and 32 Gb of Internal Storage.

stympy said:
Try Kingo Root.
All you need is an laptop or pc, or you could try Kingo Root apk file.
Look on uncle Google for this app.
Good luck.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro with 3 Gb of RAM and 32 Gb of Internal Storage.
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Genie root, kingoroot , vroot and many other I tried and all of them failed. Thanks for reply grandma.

VIPNEXXT said:
Genie root, kingoroot , vroot and many other I tried and all of them failed. Thanks for reply grandma.
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You could tell this important information in your o.p. so we can skip this step.
Now... write here what your system is, like what is written in: Settings/About phone/Device information/Build number.
What you have to do is to read some articles from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650
I think, if you dont know what to do, go to someone who knows and can help you.
Good Luck.

stympy said:
Try Kingo Root.
All you need is an laptop or pc, or you could try Kingo Root apk file.
Look on uncle Google for this app.
Good luck.
Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro with 3 Gb of RAM and 32 Gb of Internal Storage.
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stympy said:
You could tell this important information in your o.p. so we can skip this step.
Now... write here what your system is, like what is written in: Settings/About phone/Device information/Build number.
What you have to do is to read some articles from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650
I think, if you dont know what to do, go to someone who knows and can help you.
Good Luck.
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Thanks for reply. That is the exact thing I meant when i called myself noob. My build is p1a_42_s137_151028_ROW. I did mentioned I got confused though I know this is not a new topic. I think the process (in the link) is for upgrades and what I want is just root because I never got a 100% satisfied user after any upgrades let it be via ota(starting with 30mb patch) or custom Row. My handset works perfectly fine. No lag no heating , no battery draining, etc. I want to root because I want to tweak network settings which is not possible with non rooted mode as SQL is not accessable. Sorry i was not able to provide whole info but I truly don't use blogs or social sites so I lack the idea.

VIPNEXXT said:
Thanks for reply. That is the exact thing I meant when i called myself noob. My build is p1a_42_s137_151028_ROW. I did mentioned I got confused though I know this is not a new topic. I think the process (in the link) is for upgrades and what I want is just root because I never got a 100% satisfied user after any upgrades let it be via ota(starting with 30mb patch) or custom Row. My handset works perfectly fine. No lag no heating , no battery draining, etc. I want to root because I want to tweak network settings which is not possible with non rooted mode as SQL is not accessable. Sorry i was not able to provide whole info but I truly don't use blogs or social sites so I lack the idea.
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Tell me one thing!
When you tried to root your phone with kingo root tool, did you activated USB Debugging option from developer section ?
If not, activate this option from developer option and try again.
To activate this option you must go to : Settings/About phone/Device information/Build number and press fast many times on it till developer tab is activated.
Go to Settings/Developer options and activate the option from there.
Write here what is going on.

stympy said:
Tell me one thing!
When you tried to root your phone with kingo root tool, did you activated USB Debugging option from developer section ?
If not, activate this option from developer option and try again.
To activate this option you must go to : Settings/About phone/Device information/Build number and press fast many times on it till developer tab is activated.
Go to Settings/Developer options and activate the option from there.
Write here what is going on.
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Yes sir I did that via USB connect option. Did anyone had success with kingoroot? But they did not mention vibe p1 in their support list. Thanks for quick reply.

VIPNEXXT said:
Yes sir I did that via USB connect option. Did anyone had success with kingoroot? But they did not mention vibe p1 in their support list. Thanks for quick reply.
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you are right the root for this device is not avialable by kingoroot.they r actually working on it , may be in future we will get it.

There is a bootloader lock on the phone. Applications is useless. The bootloader must first be unlocked, or root application must be installed on the rom. The best solution for you is to unlock the bootloader lock and install twrp. Please see the following page:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650

Fatih Firinci said:
There is a bootloader lock on the phone. Applications is useless. The bootloader must first be unlocked, or root application must be installed on the rom. The best solution for you is to unlock the bootloader lock and install twrp. Please see the following page:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vibe-p1/development/qpst-flashing-vibeui-3-1-s272-rom-t3386650
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That entire process is for unlocking the bootloader? Let's say I have done that but how can I get rooted without updating my raw row?

VIPNEXXT said:
That entire process is for unlocking the bootloader? Let's say I have done that but how can I get rooted without updating my raw row?
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Well I can only say that with my rom 288 the process was If you have already unlocked bootloader is using QFIL and selecting rawprogram_twrp.xml put supersu zip on your sd card boot into twrp recovery and install supersu zip.

VIPNEXXT said:
That entire process is for unlocking the bootloader? Let's say I have done that but how can I get rooted without updating my raw row?
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It probably works with the qfil file of your same rom. You need to add and flash bootloader files into the same rom(data can be deleted). ROM version is not important for the bootloader file. If the process is successful, you can install twrp and supersu.zip
S137 qfil rom:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0xPm0R2ARggMHBTb3F5ZG1BRUE/view