[GUIDE] How To Root/Unroot The Thunderbolt with Revolutionary

**VannM** · 10-02-2011, 11:51 AM

When I get to step 7 the black box only pops up for a split second. Any idea of what I could be doing wrong?

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-02-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by worwig

Geez, a root method that doesn't make my brain hurt.

I noticed in step 10, that it does not mention going into the bootloader to get to recovery.

Other then that, all went smoothly.

What exactly is missing so I can update the guide? I haven't tried this method out yet.

Here's step #10
10) Now you will still be at the bootloader screen... Push volume down to highlight recovery and push power once again to select it and boot into recovery. Now you can use the recovery and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to get root.

What exactly is happening? Are you not at the bootloader screen after step 9?

**z71kris** · 10-02-2011, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by dhedrick

Everything worked for me through getting s-off, but when I go into bootloader and I am supposed to press volume down to select the recovery option, nothing happens - does anyone have any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

Yes... its #10 in the instructions.

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

What exactly is missing so I can update the guide? I haven't tried this method out yet.

Here's step #10
10) Now you will still be at the bootloader screen... Push volume down to highlight recovery and push power once again to select it and boot into recovery. Now you can use the recovery and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to get root.

What exactly is happening? Are you not at the bootloader screen after step 9?

you have to select the bootloader to get to the screen with the recovery on it..

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-02-2011, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by z71kris

you have to select the bootloader to get to the screen with the recovery on it..

Okay... Thanks. I'll update it tonight.

**revinger** · 10-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Heck I spend my days programming and working with Unix boxes and everytime I had lookd at rooting my thunderbolt it seemed more than I wanted to.mess with.

Found out About revolutionary and now have a much happier phone as well and no.Verizon bloat.

**worwig** · 10-02-2011, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

What exactly is missing so I can update the guide? I haven't tried this method out yet.

Here's step #10
10) Now you will still be at the bootloader screen... Push volume down to highlight recovery and push power once again to select it and boot into recovery. Now you can use the recovery and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to get root.

What exactly is happening? Are you not at the bootloader screen after step 9?

You see it right at 7:00 on the video. Not a big deal as the video makes it clear. It should be written a bit more like:
10) Now you will still be at the bootloader screen. Press power to enter the recovery screen. Push volume down to highlight recovery and push power once again to select it and boot into recovery. Now you can use the recovery and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to get root.

**anthony2558** · 10-02-2011, 12:11 PM

Worked like a charm for unrooting. Thanks for the rightup.

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**recDNA** · 10-02-2011, 12:21 PM

If I unroot to stock but elect to keep the revolutionary permanent bootloader will flashing their mr2 you've linked to return the bloatware that bamf takes off? I would want that back if I needed warranty work.

If I simply return to stock rom s on and download some future ota will that automatically return me to s off or would it brick my phone?

**VannM** · 10-02-2011, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by VannM

When I get to step 7 the black box only pops up for a split second. Any idea of what I could be doing wrong?

HTC sync was installed. I think I have it now.

THANKS!!

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-02-2011, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by recDNA

If I unroot to stock but elect to keep the revolutionary permanent bootloader will flashing their mr2 you've linked to return the bloatware that bamf takes off? I would want that back if I needed warranty work.

If I simply return to stock rom s on and download some future ota will that automatically return me to s off or would it brick my phone?

Yes... it will put all the bloat back on the phone. I wouldn't accept any OTAs while still rooted. I think with Revolutionary, you are protected from accidently updating any OTAs. It should be in the unroot part of the guide if i remember correctly. Just use the leaked versions made for root.. its the same stuff plus you'll receive it from the devs way before Verizon releases anything. Again.. I never tried this method for rooting or unrooting yet.

**simon21** · 10-02-2011, 06:24 PM

I'm getting stuck at the part where it says "zerging root". I tried a few times but it stays there for over 10 minutes. Any ideas why?

**goyo21** · 10-02-2011, 07:13 PM

Okay, I'm a newbie and maybe I'm an ***** to, but what exactly do I need to do if I have the

**goyo21** · 10-02-2011, 07:16 PM

Ota gingerbread update from verizon and am okay with that but just want to root to run a better version of sense? 3.0 or 3.5
Sorry for the double post, accidently hit the sumit tab.

**QUIK_LS1** · 10-02-2011, 08:04 PM

I have (had) the OTA GB update and tried this method but ran into some problems... I typed "Y" to install the recovery when asked but I don't think anything happened. I also ended up rebooting at the end and never booted into recovery. It ended up "updating" to an older software version and wiped all my data. I've got S-off but can't get root access. I've tried installing Superuser from Market but can't update my binary (I've also bought the Superuser Elite and tried installing that), it keeps force closing right at the end of the update. Assistance would be greatly appreciated.

*UPDATE* I figured it out. I had to re-read the posts about choosing "BOOTLOADER" then "RECOVERY" and now I have the SU installed. All good now

**dhedrick** · 10-03-2011, 08:39 AM

I needed to get out to be able to use my phone. Still have s-off, but when I reboot with volume down & power, while I see recovery as an option, I still can't select recovery. It shows the list starting with fastboot, and I can't use my volume button to select any of the other options.

Any suggestions? Should I just run everything again from scratch and see if that will work?

Thanks!

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-03-2011, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by dhedrick

I needed to get out to be able to use my phone. Still have s-off, but when I reboot with volume down & power, while I see recovery as an option, I still can't select recovery. It shows the list starting with fastboot, and I can't use my volume button to select any of the other options.

Any suggestions? Should I just run everything again from scratch and see if that will work?

Thanks!

I know on my phone when I'm in bootloader, I have to sometimes press the buttons a few times for them to register. Try pressing the volume down a few times until it starts moving... same with the power button.

**fishfighter2012** · 10-03-2011, 06:43 PM

Question, dose this work with the new Thunderbolt GB update?

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-03-2011, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by fishfighter2012

Question, dose this work with the new Thunderbolt GB update?

Yes it does...

**z71kris** · 10-03-2011, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

Yes it does...

Quite nicely I might add......

**stratejaket** · 10-03-2011, 10:10 PM

Quick question from a soon to be first time rooter.. I have HTC BMP usb driver, and the HTC driver installer currently installed on the computer I plan on using to do this. Will those affect running revolutionary? I noticed in the video he said that if you had SYNC installed to remove it before starting.

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-03-2011, 10:14 PM

No you're fine.. its just for HTC sync.. it needs to be disabled.

**stratejaket** · 10-03-2011, 10:16 PM

Thank you for a quick reply. Off to give it a shot right now..

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-03-2011, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by stratejaket

Thank you for a quick reply. Off to give it a shot right now..

No problem... I'll be around for a little bit if you need help.

**stratejaket** · 10-03-2011, 10:39 PM

Well that was easy! Worked great! I can now verify it works flawlessly with the new verizon Gingerbread OTA. I was quick enough to get the update before they pulled it.

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-03-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by stratejaket

Well that was easy! Worked great! I can now verify it works flawlessly with the new verizon Gingerbread OTA. I was quick enough to get the update before they pulled it.

That was quick... on to the ROM threads