HTC ThunderBolt Gets An Easy Root Method
Shortly after the HTC ThunderBolt launched on March 17th, developers were able to achieve root. However, that root method was a difficult road for those with only a tiny bit of rooting experience and downright impossible for those who made the HTC ThunderBolt their first Android device.
Well, XDA Developers (via Android Central) has thankfully supplied ThunderBolt owners with an easier root option. Rooting, for those here that just picked up an Android device for the first time, essentially allows you to take complete control over the customization of your ThunderBolt. You can install custom ROMs (themes/skins/UI’s) or even get rid of bloatware (pre-installed applications) that you don’t deem necessary.
This root method here requires a couple of things that some owners might not have. First, it requires Windows. Sorry, Mac owners, the root method won’t work for you.
Second, you’ll need to have a ThunderBolt with a firmware version below 1.12.605.9.
Third, you will need to follow instructions carefully. As with any root method, there is always the possibility that the phone could brick if the procedure is not followed correctly, so if this is your first rodeo be very, very careful. After all, you’re doing this at your own risk.
For those worried about problems, there are a couple of known bugs but nothing too sinister and certainly nothing that would prevent using this route. So, for those that have been waiting for a painless way to route the ThunderBolt, today is your lucky day.
Check out our review on the HTC Thunderbolt here:
http://wreckedreviews.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/todays-forecast-thunderstorm-followed-by-scattered-showers/
Written by regular doodes like you.
Check out our review on the HTC Thunderbolt here:
http://wreckedreviews.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/todays-forecast-thunderstorm-followed-by-scattered-showers/
Written by regular doodes like you.
This review is so personal it’s not even funny. This phone is one of the best in the market right now. I can pull up several reviews that say the complete opposite.
Did you miss the part where we said it was a great phone? And you’re absolutely right, it is one of the best phones on the market right now. Our point was, however, that there is an entire new line of (dual-core) phones that are going to be flooding the market over the next 8 months, so it might be wise to wait.
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment!
I wouldn’t say painless (I rooted my TB last night with this method and had to mess with it for a couple hours to finally get it right, even while following the directions exactly). But DEFINITELY a step up from the more involved root method.
You mentioned a Tbolt with firmware below a certain version. Did HTC break Root already?
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I know this is a dumb question but I’d like to know how to determine what version firmware I have on my HTC Thunderbolt
in settings -> about phone -> software information
Its not listed as firmware in my phone i dnt see the word firmware anywhere. What else could it be called?
SOFTWARE NUMBER
so… if we recently updated the firmware we’re screwed? >.<
I don’t think so. Try a dude named Chris ridgeway. He should be able to take care of you. He’s on utube.
suck it “geroge” I’m sure your name is actually george. good job buddy.