I want to root my HTC Legend but I don't want to lose my data on it. I have seen the unrevoked method for rooting HTC devices but it does not have a version specifically for HTC Legend. Would the HTC Wildfire version work or do I need to look elsewhere?
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With rooting there is no guarantee that you won' lose your data, but in general it is safe. For rooting the HTC Legend it looks like the following is the best method:
- Register with HTC Dev and unlock you bootloader
- Get the ACS HTC Super Tools and drivers from here
- Install the drivers
- UnRAR the Super Tools
- Ensure your phone has USB Debugging enabled
- Plug phone into computer and run SuperTool.exe
- Do options 1 and 3 (in that order) to root your phone
- Download the S-Off file from here
- Move that file to the htcsupertoolv3root folder where adb and fastboot are
- Open a command prompt and navigate to the root folder where you put the S-Off image from above
Run the following commands:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-legend.img
You are now rooted with a custom recovery.
Note: I don't have an HTC Legend and this is just a synthesis of research that I have done. Nordictrack exp 2000 xi treadmill manual.
I finally worked out how to do this. I used Z4Root to gain root access and it worked perfectly. I was able to get the data I needed without any problems at all.
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The HTC Super Tool v2 is an all-in-one Windows-based utility which, in one button press, roots, unroots, does a bootloader unlock, performs an S-OFF, disables or enables the HTC Sense UI, unlocks networks, and applies the wireless tether exploit. All this and more in one tight and packed program.
The HTC Super Tool v2 outperforms HTC's own bootloader unlocking tool, the latter being able to only unlock a couple of HTC devices. Even then, if you cannot locate your HTC phone in the following list, chances are high that the HTC Super Tool can do a bootloader unlock on it too. But if it really won't work, quoting from the guys at XDA, 'sorry maybe next update.'
Official download link of the HTC Super Tool v2 Unlock Bootloader and Root below:
Download HTC Super Tool v2
Before you do anything though, make sure that the HTC Windows Driver is installed. If it's not, the HTC Super Tool v2 won't work. HTC Windows Driver download link below:
HTC Windows Driver
Acs Htc Super Tool V3 Download
for PCHTC Super Tool v2 Supported Devices
HTC Evo Design 4G
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Evo Shift
HTC G2
HTC MT3Gs
Htc Super Tool Download
HTC MT4GHTC MT4Gs
HTC Inspire
HTC Sensation
HTC Incredible
HTC Wildfire S
HTC Amaze
Note: If you're a DIY person, always make it a point to back everything the hell up. Otherwise leave it to an experienced person or a professional.
Note 2: Other DIY'ers are reporting that some of the options featured in this HTC Super Tool v2 aren't working.
How to Use HTC Super Tool
Instructions:
1. Download and install the HTC Driver pack;
2. Download and extract the HTC Super Tool .rar file;
3. Enable USB Debugging on your HTC device by going to Settings, then Applications, then Development;
4. After making sure that your HTC device is connected, run the run.bat file you've extracted;
5. An option screen will come up and will prompt you for the desired action. Select an action by pressing the corresponding number;
6. Wait for the program to run its course and enjoy.
Again, make sure you have a backup of what you're doing just in case a snafu comes up.
Now that you know what the HTC Super Tool does—that is, unlock the bootloader and root or unroot—and how to use it, go ahead and try it, do it yourself. Gain some skills. Then again, you can just Facebook or Twitter this post and leave the unlocking to the pros.
Thanks and credits to Justin Barbey at barbey.me and the XDA people for this release.
'Till my next installment.
[Source / Photos: XDA Developers]
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Owners of popular HTC phones like an Evo, myTouch, G2, and others can now root their phone in just a few simple steps with the HTC Super Tool for Windows.
The tool uses the popular zergRush exploit, which works on a number of HTC phones and can be found in other tools like previously mentionedRevolutionary. With just a few clicks, you can root your phone, get S-OFF, unlock the bootloader, get rid of Sense, and more. You can even unroot by re-running the program. Right now, the device has been tested on the Evo Design 4G, Evo 4G, Evo 3D, Evo Shift, T-Mobile G2, myTouch 3G and 4G, Inspire, Sensation, Incredible, Wildfire S, and Amaze, though it should work on a number more. If you test it with your phone and find that it works, let the developer know over at XDA, and email me at [email protected] so I can add it to the list. We'll be adding this method to our always up-to-date rooting guide as well very soon. Hit the link to check it out.
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