[Auto] Root and Unroot (Windows)**Updated**5/20** w/MR1 update

[Cyber Warrior]

got my TB sunday and right away went home and used the original root program on the first page, i made a video documenting it so you guys can follow along or get an idea of how it goes. it probably took me like 30+ minutes to do this, but i just cut out a lot of dead time. check it out,


How to Root: HTC Thunderbolt One Click on Vimeo

Thanks for making this. Im always a fan of visual guides. This should help a lot of people out.

 

[Droidable]

I am going to be getting rid of my tbolt and want to unroot. How does unrooting compare to rooting with this method?

 

[DanSan]

Thanks for making this. Im always a fan of visual guides. This should help a lot of people out.

no problem man, im the same way as far as visual guides. I really like to see them first and how it goes/the process and things that i can look forward to what will happen. I couldnt find many good videos plus ive been making root videos recently so i was happy to do it.

I am going to be getting rid of my tbolt and want to unroot. Exactly what does the unroot process consist of with the files on here?

in the first post, theres a link to the same program but does unroot.

 

[DroidXcon]

I did a battery pull and it finally booted. Do I move on to step 2 "Start root from after downgrade"?

from the off position hold volume down and power. it will boot and at the top it should say S-off, if it does proceed with step 2. if it does not start from the begining again.

got my TB sunday and right away went home and used the original root program on the first page, i made a video documenting it so you guys can follow along or get an idea of how it goes. it probably took me like 30+ minutes to do this, but i just cut out a lot of dead time. check it out,


How to Root: HTC Thunderbolt One Click on Vimeo

awesome, i will add this to the OP with a link to your post . thank you

I am going to be getting rid of my tbolt and want to unroot. How does unrooting compare to rooting with this method?

auto unroot copies the misc file to your system tricking your phone into thinking that you are going to update it. This allows you to downgrade back to stock image like you got it when you bought it

 

[DanSan]

awesome, i will add this to the OP with a link to your post . thank you

no thank you, that would be awesome. i know its not the best quality but best i can do with a simple point and shoot.


I also have a video on rooting an HTC evo 4G if anyone needs it and interested:
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...p%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F23892920&token=opJb9w6Q

 

[sonicbuffalo]

I had even installed the OTA from the leaked version and I ran "auto unroot", and it worked great. I am back to being non rooted. I did it because I wanted the official version of the update and I want the official verison of Gingerbread when it comes out. I may root again after, not sure. I tried several different kernals and really did not notice any gains on improving battery life. I wasn't crazy about the screen shots I was seeing from those who had rooted and used different ROMS, so I don't know if I'll root. I don't see that big of advantage by rooting. I'm still weighing it out.

 

[nick1020]

So how (if it all) will this affect the new software update we just got?

 

[DroidXcon]

So how (if it all) will this affect the new software update we just got?

from a rooted or unrooted standpoint?

 

[DroidXcon]

[WARN]

This has not been tested. So please forgive me if it doesnt run perfectly. Try this at your own risk Android Central nor I are responsible for anything you do to your phone.​

[/WARN]
[INFO]

• This Version includes the most recent rooted update.
• i also have added auto checksum. so that if the proper files have not been written to the phone it will not let you proceed into bootloader

[/INFO]

Auto Root MR1

• Download Auto root
• Unzip to anywhere on computer
• Activate debugging mode and stay awake (below USB debugging)
• Set the phone to Charge only
• Open TB_Auto_root Folder
• Double click Start_Root MR1
• Follow prompted directions carefully

[NOTE]Bump , Brave and competent testers needed [/NOTE]

 

[Boomer9123]

Ive been trying this for a while now. I get to where it says "checking PG05img.zip"and it just takes me back to the fastboot option and doesn't go anywhere (do you want to start update). I tried going through the whole thing a few times and it always goes to this step and stops. Any suggestions?

 

[DroidXcon]

Ive been trying this for a while now. I get to where it says "checking PG05img.zip"and it just takes me back to the fastboot option and doesn't go anywhere (do you want to start update). I tried going through the whole thing a few times and it always goes to this step and stops. Any suggestions?

are you using the new version from the post prior to this one or the original??

....are you on the downgrade part, or is this on the upgrade.

most likely the file didnt write to the sdcard

 

[Boomer9123]

are you using the new version from the post prior to this one or the original??

....are you on the downgrade part, or is this on the upgrade.

most likely the file didnt write to the sdcard

well i tried it on the new and it didn't work so I thought I would give it another shot with the old. This should all be on the downgrade. Is there a way to start clean?

 

[DroidXcon]

well i tried it on the new and it didn't work so I thought I would give it another shot with the old. This should all be on the downgrade. Is there a way to start clean?

when you say it didnt work what do you mean, did it give you any errors on the new one....you pull the battery and start over to start clean.

 

[ssethv]

[NOTE]Bump , Brave and competent testers need [/NOTE]

thanks used to have Hinc but I got the TBOLT on the same day the new OTA came out (may 12th I think) and I was pissed when I found out I might have to do it the long way again... love this site, thanks for the thread and updates... I am going to root tomorrow morning.

 

[DroidXcon]

thanks used to have Hinc but I got the TBOLT on the same day the new OTA came out (may 12th I think) and I was pissed when I found out I might have to do it the long way again... love this site, thanks for the thread and updates... I am going to root tomorrow morning.

lol should be needed huh lol

good luck let me know how it goes

 

[DroidXcon]

[WARN]

This has not been tested. So please forgive me if it doesnt run perfectly. Try this at your own risk Android Central nor I are responsible for anything you do to your phone.​

[/WARN]
[INFO]

• This Version includes the most recent rooted update.
• i also have added auto checksum. so that if the proper files have not been written to the phone it will not let you proceed into bootloader

[/INFO]

Auto Root MR1

• Download Auto root
• Unzip to anywhere on computer
• Activate debugging mode and stay awake (below USB debugging)
• Set the phone to Charge only
• Open TB_Auto_root Folder
• Double click Start_Root MR1
• Follow prompted directions carefully

[NOTE]

Where is all the help here, everyone loves the thunderbolt so much, but me that doesnt even have it anymore is trying harder to make things easier for the community than you guys are.?​

[/NOTE]

 

[elweeks]

i just rooted my phone with your newest auto root
worked great everything went smooth
except i have no 4g network anymore i had to connect the phone to wifi to sync everything

 

[DroidXcon]

i just rooted my phone with your newest auto root
worked great everything went smooth
except i have no 4g network anymore i had to connect the phone to wifi to sync everything

Oh great thanks so much for the feedback.. that will kick back ..it always happened when i had my TB it would just kind hang at 1x for awhile.

 

[elweeks]

yeah 4g just started working again
that was very simple thank you for all your work
when i get paid friday i'll buy you a macchiato
i cant wait to take all this crap off my phone now

 

[elweeks]

there was one thing when i installed titanuim back up i had to download busy box again before it was allowed to have root access
but other than that evewrything went fine