Cyanogen mod’s FAQ was not working for a 2.2.1 T-Mobile Mytouch (HTC Glacier) – I was issued an error occured while running exploit
messages upon running /data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF
Upon some digging and trial and error I developed the following method which worked on two 2.2.1 Glaciers I had in possession. I think this is the simplest way to accomplish permanent root and S=OFF. This guide will assume you’ve got ADB set up and have some computer knowledge and are running Windows. Obviously I am not responsible nor liable for anything you do.
How to root HTC Glacier / Mytouch 4g (2.2.1):
- Download Visionary APK and install it on your phone. –Visionary Home
- Download GFREE (mirror)and extract it to your ADB folder
- Download Terminal Emulator from Android Market
- Download Rom Manager
- Run Visionary, check Temproot on Boot and Set System r/w After Root
- While still in Visionary click Attempt Temproot Now
- Run CMD to your adb directory – CD C:/youradbdir/adb
- While still in CMD type adb push gfree /data/local and press enter
- Unplug your device
- Open Terminal Emulator and type su
- Type cd /data/local and press enter
- Type chmod 777 gfree and press enter
- Type ./gfree and press enter
- Turn off device
- After device is off: hold volume down and power, this will HBOOT. It should say S=OFF
- Reboot the device and launch Visionary again, Attempt Permroot
- Reboot device
- Run Rom Manager and install Clockworkmod
- Install your favorite ROM :)
Sources:
- CM Glacier Wiki (did not work)
- The Unlockr Guide (did not work)
- BriefMobile
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