***Updated*** Easy Root Available. 3 step process

[TheTyler0013]

step 3 says i have root but, i cant install CW Recovery.

 

[cnmsales]

Guys if your stuck on step 3 you need to try and unplug your phone, make sure debug is on, plug it back in, and try again. Did you guys look @ the pdf i posted?

 

[fizeke136]

@cnmsales first, thanks for sharing this with us and helping people who are having problems. Its much appreciated

I just had a quick question. after you root your phone and log back into your account, will all the apps you had before automatically reinstall from the market or would you have to go back and manually reinstall them?

 

[cnmsales]

It just depends. Ive had it happen both ways.

At the very least if you go to MY APPS in the market they should be listed for you to reinstall. Its been hit or miss for me. I usually just type up a list of what I have incase they dont come back.

 

[plane_pilot]

I was hoping for a non torrent file?

 

[fizeke136]

It just depends. Ive had it happen both ways.

At the very least if you go to MY APPS in the market they should be listed for you to reinstall. Its been hit or miss for me. I usually just type up a list of what I have incase they dont come back.

ok cool. thanks a lot.

 

[cnmsales]

Plane, then you will need to check the link i have provided in the OP to the Post @ the XDA forum. The dev has links posted there.

 

[plane_pilot]

Yeah that is the one that said it was temp unavailable? I will try again tomorrow and see if I can get it.

 

[cnmsales]

Thats because those links are being posted all over the internet right now at pretty much any droid rooting forum. Your going to have problems using them. Hence why I created the torrent so those that wanted to root didnt have to muck with file sharing sites.

 

[drew]

Planning on trying this tomorrow. Do you know of anyone bricking their phones with this method? I've been reading this thread + xda. Seems like it just needs ADB, then Step 1, Step 2, Step 3. The PDF seems pretty straightforward....i was trying to hold out for a method that doesn't wipe your phone.

 

[AmericanNomads]

I think Im gonna wait alittle to root, or until I cant take the bloatware anymore but I just wanted to chime in an say this is why I love this site. cnmsales, even though I havent done this I have picked up some info. I appreciate your help. Hope I can make it thru the root process, seems alittle more difficult then my D1 ahaha

 

[TheTyler0013]

Well I repeated the entire process and still it won't let me apply CE Recovery.... I followed the steps to a T. I am prob gonna try manual root.

Sent from my ADR6400L using DroidForums App

 

[cnmsales]

Drew, you will need the root package being provided by the dev at XDA.

You will also need the HTC Sync drivers installed on your PC.

Please note if your going to do this tomorrow your probably better off waiting until tomorrow to download the root package as the DEV will probably release a new update with more bug fixes.

If you plan on doing it tonight I would recomend downloading now, if you plan to use the torrent. I will be taking the file and link offline here in about 30 min. Want to give a little breathing room between the torrent and time for a new update. That way the XDA thread isnt bombed with folks using the older version.

 

[cnmsales]

IF your going to go the manual route I would Highly recommend using the guide created by Chingy. Creator of the Lightning rom currently out. Its pretty straight fwd and a lot easier to understand. The guide is listed below. Please note CODE is not part of what you type. I left it in place to indicate were you start the data entry process in ADB.

Also, if you go this route and dont already have ADB properly setup I would recommend using • View topic - [GUIDE] ADB for "Dummies" for the install of ADB.


How to Root Your HTC Thunderbolt
First, download these files:

1. RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.10_Radio_1.02.00.01 03_2r_NV_8k_1.37_9k_1.52_release_165253(md5sum : aae974054fc3aed275ba3596480ccd5b)
2. Custom RUU
3. Exploit Package

You MUST download ALL three of these files before continuing...

You Must have ADB setup on your computer before proceeding.

1. In the exploit folder locate "misc.img" "psneuter" and "busybox"

2. CD into your folder where ADB is located and using ADB push these three files to your phone running the following commands:
**Code:
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push misc.img /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox


3. Run this command:
**Code:
adb shell


4. You should now see an "$" in terminal. Now run this command:
**Code:
/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/misc.img


5. Make sure that the output md5sum is as follows: c88dd947eb3b36eec90503a3525ae0de If it is anything else then that re-download the file.

6. Now run these two commands:
**Code:
dd if=/data/local/misc.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
exit


7. Next you will have to downgrade your RUU. Rename the downgrade RUU (the first download) to PG05IMG.zip and place it on your SD card. Now, run the following command:
**Code:
adb reboot bootloader


8. Choose the bootloader option and press power; let the ROM flash. When asked to upgrade, choose yes. Don’t freak, it’s a long reboot. Once done, reboot and delete PG05IMG.zip from your SD card.

9. In the exploit folder locate "wpthis" "psneuter" and "busybox" and run these commands:
**Code:
* * adb push psneuter /data/local/
* * adb push busybox /data/local/
* * adb push wpthis /data/local/
* * adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
* * adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox
* * adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/wpthis


10. Now run these commands:
**Code:
adb shell
/data/local/psneuter
To unlock eMMC:
adb shell
/data/local/wpthis
exit


11. BE CAREFUL WITH THIS STEP. Run these commands:
**Code:
adb push hbooteng.nb0 /data/local/
adb shell
/data/local/busybox md5sum /data/local/hbooteng.nb0


12. Check the output md5sum and if it does not match: 6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb exactly, stop, delete it, and re-download it. Otherwise, continue...

13. Write the bootloader using this command:
**Code:
dd if=/data/local/hbooteng.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18


14. Confirm it wrote properly by running this command:
**Code:
/data/local/busybox md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p18


15. Check the output md5sum and if it does not match: 6991368ee2deaf182048a3ed9d3c0fcb try again; if it still doesn’t work, seek help from chat.andirc.net in channel #thunderbolt.
DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE. If it matches, proceed..

16. Now, reboot your phone and put the custom RUU (PG05IMG.zip) on your SD card. Then flash it. This will upgrade you to release firmware with an S-OFF bootloader.

17. Now run this command:
**Code:
adb reboot bootloader


18. After the RUU flashes you will be running release firmware with S-OFF

19. In the exploit folder locate "su" "psneuter" and "busybox". Now run these commands:
**Code:
adb push psneuter /data/local/
adb push busybox /data/local/
adb push su /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/busybox


20. Now to gain root, run these commands:
**Code:
adb shell
/data/local/psneuter


21. To remount the system and set up SU, run these commands:
**Code:
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
/data/local/busybox cp /data/local/su /system/xbin/su
chown 0:0 /system/xbin/su
chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su


22. Install Superuser from the Android Market and reboot your phone. This will give you full root permissions.

23. Install Rom Manager from the Android Market and Flash the HTC Thunderbolt Recovery Image

Credits
Scotty2, jamezelle, jcase, and all of Team AndIRC
Testers, especially ProTekk and Trident
Thanks to scotty2 for WPThis
All firmware credit goes to 911sniper
Jaroslav from Android Police for editorial help
If I missed anyone in the credits, it was unintentional and I will fix it soon. Lots of people had their hands in on this project.

 

[hogowner]

cnmsales...I think I got it...I sent you a pm......

I got to step three....said Congratulations....etc....but my phone never rebooted it is still off..closed rooter.exe...restarted it...click om step 3.....but phone did not reboot..should I manually reboot it?

also...how can I tell if I am rooted...

thanks for all of your help!

PS.....I beleive I saw superuser in my apps