How to root HTC Thunderbolt

Today we will discuss how to root the HTC Thunderbolt, which was code named ADR6400L, Scorpion and Mecha before its launch. The device is the first 4G LTE enabled smart phone available on the Verizon Wireless network. The smart phone is a CDMA/LTE version of the HTC Desire HD phone. In addition to 4G service, the mobile is also the first Verizon device to support concurrent voice/data over 3G. The HTC ThunderBolt includes a second generation Qualcomm 1Ghz Snapdragon processor and runs on Verizon's 4G LTE Network. It has Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread and includes custom HTC Sense 2.1 user interface. The device has a 4.3’’ WVGA TFT capacitive touch screen, covered by Gorilla Glass. The device comes with two cameras. The rear 8MP is able to record 720p video and has dual LED flash. The front facing 1.3MP camera for video chat and calls. The phone comes with RAM of 768 MB and 8 GB of internal flash memory. It also supports microSDHC card slot of up to 32GB. Before we start rooting, DISCLAIMER: Rooting may void the device’s warranty and the below mentioned method may be a bit risky and we are not responsible if the device is damaged or you lose data, therefore it is advisable to please proceed at your own risk.             Make sure that the battery is fully charged, because if the battery drains totally during the rooting process, bricking may happen. Also make sure to create a backup of the device data such as SMS, internet settings, contacts and other media files in order to get data back in case of problems. Step 1: First download and install the HTC Sync Drivers to the computer from the link here. These are also available on the CD you get with your device. Step 2: Now on the smart phone, turn on the “USB Debugging” option. To do that select Menu > Settings > Applications> Development, then check off USB Debugging. Step 3: Now connect the phone to the computer using the USB Data Cable. Here, make sure to select the “charge only” option and then click “Done”. Step 4: Now download the Revolutionary tool (Windows version) to the PC from the following website: (http://revolutionary.io/ ) (it is listed in the first page only, just scroll down to see it). Make sure to keep the browser windows open. Step 5: Now extract the contents of the zip file to a new folder on your PC. Step 6: After extraction, open the Revolutionary folder and then right-click on the ‘revolutionary.exe’ file in the folder. Now select the ‘Run as Administrator’ option to run the application. Step 7: Make a note of the serial number provided by the app at the time of starting up. Step 8: Now plug in the serial number to the Revolutionary site, the browser of which was kept open in Step 4.  Also enter the HBoot and other required information as well. Step 9: After you have successfully entered all the data, it will ask, weather you want to flash Clockwork. Simply type ‘Y’ to confirm. Step 10: After this process is completed, reboot the smart phone. Step 11: Now download Super User app and CWM Image. Also copy these files to the root of the phone’s microSD Card. Step 12: Now unplug the USB data cable of the phone and turn it off. Step 13: Now hold the “Volume Down” key and also press the Power button. You will see HBoot start up. Step 14: Using the “Volume Down” button, scroll to the “RECOVERY” option. Step 15: Here press the Power key to select the option and also enter ClockworkMod recovery mode. Step 16: Subsequently select “Install zip from sd card” option from the options given in the screen. Step 17: Later select the “Choose zip from sd card” option and select “su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip”. Now select the “Yes – install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip” option to confirm. Step 18: When installation is finished, go to the main menu and click the reboot option. Wait for the process to complete. Once the process is complete, you will have a rooted HTC Thunderbolt. Please contact us in case of any difficulties, we will try to address your problems.