So I posted a question yesterday to see if anyone could instruct me on how to root my phone using a MAC, no PC AT ALL. And then install CWM w/o having to use ODIN, b/c I do not have a PC. Well after some researching on my own I found out how and here is how I did it.
To root: Follow this thread (it requires using adb commands)
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...s/34188-rooting-using-mac-video-tutorial.html
To install CWM reference this thread, but here are the steps. You must download and install ROM Manager from market and also download zimage file. This also requires adb commands.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804248
Copy zImage to the root folder of your SD Card
Open Terminal
$ cd (path to android sdk)/tools
$ ./adb push (path to redbend_ua)/redbend_ua /data/local
$ ./adb shell
$ cd /data/local/tmp
$ chmod 0755 rage.bin
$ ./rage.bin
(username)$ ./adb shell
# mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
# cd /data/local
# chmod 755 redbend_ua
# ./redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml7
--Phone Reboots--
$ ./adb shell
$ su
# cd /data/local
# ./redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml8
I know this is vague, but if you know what you are doing and reference the threads you should have no problem. Let me know if you have any questions.
So I'm on the Latest official 2.2.1 from Motorola/ATT, but I'm having some issues.
My home button doesn't work at all and I can't get it to work despite my efforts. So I think I just need to do a factory reset and delete everything, I think my rooting and mods to my 2.1 soft ware may have messed everything up. Before I try this, will it delete all my text messages and stuff? or should I back them up with that SMS backup program?
Also, i'm having a hard time rooting it with SuperOneClick, it fails to work completely so does anybody know exactly what commands I need to just root via my terminal?
nevermind I figured it out. Here are the commands if anybody is interested:
./adbmac push psneuter /data/local/tmp
./adbmac push su-v2 /data/local/tmp
./adbmac push busybox /data/local/tmp
./adbmac shell
$ busybox chmod +x /data/local/tmp/psneuter
$ /data/local/tmp/psneuter
# exit
$ exit
./adbmac remount
./adbmac shell
# busybox mv /data/local/tmp/su-v2 /system/xbin/su
# busybox chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su
# busybox chown 0.2000 /system/xbin/su
# busybox ln -s /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su
# busybox cp /data/local/tmp/busybox /system/xbin
# busybox chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
# busybox chown 0.2000 /system/xbin/busybox
# exit
$ exit
./adbmac install Superuser.apk
./adbmac reboot
I copied pasted from somewhere else on this site
Have you tried flashing the 2.2 SBF using RSD Lite? I tried that for a different problem and it worked.
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Ok I just reflashed it using the stock recovery then I wiped all the data(factory reset). I backed my stuff up first though. I was wrong in my previous post about how to root using terminal. To correctly root you need to follow this guide to the T. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-root-nexus-one-running-android-2-2-1-from-ubuntu-linux/
I just flashed RC2 and it is loading now...
Hi,
I've just replaced the stock toolbox with busybox provided by netarchy kernel package. Maybe there is a better way to do this, but I'm just playing with my new phone
Anyway, this is what I did:
Info
nexus model: I9023
rom: stock 2.3.4 with root permission
kernel: 2.6.35.13-netarchy-nexus-1.3.7-bfs-2.3.4
busybox version: 1.16.0 (included in netarchy kernel package)
Entering adb shell
Code:
adb shell
Inside adb shell:
Replacing toolbox with busybox
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
busybox mv /system/bin/toolbox /system/bin/toolbox.bak
busybox ln -s /system/xbin/busybox /system/bin/toolbox
mount -o ro,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
Add a new command
After remounting rw /system
Code:
ln -s /system/xbin/busybox /system/xbin/COMMAND
For example:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
ln -s /system/xbin/busybox /system/xbin/chroot
mount -o ro,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
If you know a better way, tell me! Anyway I hope this could be useful
Download "busybox" by Stericson
Install busybox thru that app
Uninstall "busybox" by Stericson (busybox will stay intact)
snandlal said:
Download "busybox" by Stericson
Install busybox thru that app
Uninstall "busybox" by Stericson (busybox will stay intact)
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Or just download BusyBox from Titanium Backup.
Code:
# busybox --install /system/xbin
should do the trick -- be warned, you'll get *a whole lot* of symlinks to busybox
snandlal said:
Download "busybox" by Stericson
Install busybox thru that app
Uninstall "busybox" by Stericson (busybox will stay intact)
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Great, thanks. I've installed that busybox and it works great!
suksit said:
Code:
# busybox --install /system/xbin
should do the trick -- be warned, you'll get *a whole lot* of symlinks to busybox
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Yes, I installed busybox in /system/xbin and it created a lot of symlinks, but it's ok because in this dir there is almost nothing.
Anyway, thanks for the tip
???
Weird! After running shell script, I can no longer stay connected on wireless for more than a couple of minutes. I think something was replaced and it shouldn't be replaced!
Any hint?
In most Android systems, the c binary stalk is installed in /system/bin and is handled by TOOLBOX.
If we install BUSYBOX with any of the apps mentioned above, it will most likely be installed in /system/xbin
So at the end we'll end up with 2 utilities handling some binaries that are clones as it show in both /system/bin and /system/xbin
and because the PATH includes both locations then wouldn't that create some complications and possible hanging/crashing of the android system ???
Root Lollipop for Xperia tablet Z & add SuperSU without downgrading to Kitkat + ftf
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
You don't need to have root to apply this procedure. Your bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked.
This has been tested with SGP311, 10.6.A.0.454, Lollipop 5.0.2, Customized TW version, but it should work fine on any other customization of 10.6.A.0.454.
This procedure installs superSU root binaries and busybox on your system.
Requirements
1- Upgrade to Lollipop 5.0.2. Either flash an ftf using flashtool or if you are in a region where the update is available take the OTA. You can get the unmodified Customized TW version from here.
2- Make sure your PC can communicate with your tablet via adb.
The success of this method depends on following the procedure very carefully. So read the instructions and make sure you understand every step before you try it.
Procedure
1- Install and run Kingroot 4.0. You can google and download it or you can use the one in the attached zip file. When Kingroot runs it is all in Chinese, but basically you need to be connected to the internet for it to work. It will do its thing and show progress up to 100% after which you can exit the program. Now your phone is rooted. The following steps replaces the Kinguser with SuperSU.
2- Unzip the attached file in your adb directory and then open an adb terminal and make sure the PC can see your phone (you can check that by typing adb devices). Then type the following:
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb shell
3- In the shell that you get type the following and make sure you give the access permission when the tablet prompts you:
Code:
su
4- Continue by typing the following commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/daemonsu && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
cat /data/local/tmp/busybox >/system/xbin/busybox && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
daemonsu -d &
The key is to keep this session running while you continue with the rest, so be careful with typos and monitor this window for any errors.
5- At this point, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet, open the Kinguser app, open settings (the wheel at the top right corner of the screen), Root authorization setting, and Remove Root permission. The app may self-uninstall.
6- In any case, after this is done, uninstall the two or three remaining Kingroot apps that are still on your tablet (Kinguser, KingRoot, and the other one with the blue icon and Chinese text under it).
7- Back to the adb terminal, and type the following:
Code:
cat /data/local/tmp/su > /system/xbin/su && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/ku.sud
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/supolicy
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/supolicy
rm /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/bin/debuggerd
mv /system/bin/debuggerd_real /system/bin/debuggerd
rm /system/bin/debuggerd64
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/rt.sh
rm /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/bin/rt.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/.usr/.ku
rm -rf /system/bin/.usr
rm /system/usr/icu/icusuflag.conf
busybox chattr -ia /system/usr/iku/isu
rm -rf /system/usr/iku
rm /system/kroot_*
rm /sdcard/kr-stock-conf
rm -rf /sdcard/Kingroot
rm -rf /data/data-lib/com.kingroot.RushRoot
rm -rf /data/data-lib/com.kingroot.kinguser
rm -rf /data/data-lib/king
Again, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet.
8- Install superSU (from the attached file) on your phone, run it, and let it update the SU binary.
9- Reboot the tablet. After about 5 minutes your root is ready.
Troubleshooting
If you get this error: "can't stat /system/bin/debuggerd no such file or directory" the solution is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61386604&postcount=31
Download link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3307248&d=1431343293
najoor said:
When Kingroot runs it is all in Chinese, but basically you need to be connected to the internet for it to work.
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KingRoot is China's most popular one-click Android root tool, now translated in English and ready to serve you.
XDA Forum: KINGROOT: The One-Click Root Tool for Almost All Devices
Upgraded last night & was waiting for someone to post a guide. Thanks for the hard work! So happy to uninstall all of the built-in sony bloatware!
If I remember correctly after rooting the device all you have to do is install supersu and open it. It will prompt you to remove the Chinese root app and everything will be done automatically. Please correct me if this is not the case.
Thanks so much! Very easy to follow
botsaris said:
If I remember correctly after rooting the device all you have to do is install supersu and open it. It will prompt you to remove the Chinese root app and everything will be done automatically. Please correct me if this is not the case.
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Yes, I guess this method will work. I'd used kingroot before and SuperSU get rid of it. I haven't tried it in lollipop but i guess it will work.
botsaris said:
If I remember correctly after rooting the device all you have to do is install supersu and open it. It will prompt you to remove the Chinese root app and everything will be done automatically. Please correct me if this is not the case.
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donedos said:
Yes, I guess this method will work. I'd used kingroot before and SuperSU get rid of it. I haven't tried it in lollipop but i guess it will work.
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King root 4 does not let you or supersu or anyone else remove or touch it unless you relinquish root privilege. Otherwise what would be the point of such a long post like this?!
najoor said:
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
You don't need to have root to apply this procedure. Your bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked.
This has been tested with SGP311, 10.6.A.0.454, Lollipop 5.0.2, Customized TW version, but it should work fine on any other customization of 10.6.A.0.454.
This procedure installs superSU root binaries and busybox on your system.
Requirements
1- Upgrade to Lollipop 5.0.2. Either flash an ftf using flashtool or if you are in a region where the update is available take the OTA. You can get the unmodified Customized TW version from here.
2- Make sure your PC can communicate with your tablet via adb.
The success of this method depends on following the procedure very carefully. So read the instructions and make sure you understand every step before you try it.
Procedure
1- Install and run Kingroot 4.0. You can google and download it or you can use the one in the attached zip file. When Kingroot runs it is all in Chinese, but basically you need to be connected to the internet for it to work. It will do its thing and show progress up to 100% after which you can exit the program. Now your phone is rooted. The following steps replaces the Kinguser with SuperSU.
2- Unzip the attached file in your adb directory and then open an adb terminal and make sure the PC can see your phone (you can check that by typing adb devices). Then type the following:
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb shell
3- In the shell that you get type the following and make sure you give the access permission when the tablet prompts you:
Code:
su
4- Continue by typing the following commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/daemonsu && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
cat /data/local/tmp/busybox >/system/xbin/busybox && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
daemonsu -d &
The key is to keep this session running while you continue with the rest, so be careful with typos and monitor this window for any errors.
5- At this point, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet, open the Kinguser app, open settings (the wheel at the top right corner of the screen), Root authorization setting, and Remove Root permission. The app may self-uninstall.
6- In any case, after this is done, uninstall the two or three remaining Kingroot apps hat are still on your tablet (Kinguser, KingRoot, and the other one with the blue icon and Chinese text under it).
7- Back to the adb terminal, and type the following:
Code:
cat /data/local/tmp/su > /system/xbin/su && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/ku.sud
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/supolicy
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/supolicy
rm /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/bin/debuggerd
rm /system/bin/debuggerd_real
rm /system/bin/debuggerd64
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/rt.sh
rm /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/bin/rt.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/.usr/.ku
rm -rf /system/bin/.usr
rm /system/usr/icu/icusuflag.conf
busybox chattr -ia /system/usr/iku/isu
rm -rf /system/usr/iku
rm /system/kroot_*
rm /sdcard/kr-stock-conf
rm -rf /sdcard/Kingroot
Again, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet.
8- Install superSU (from the attached file) on your phone, run it, and let it update the SU binary.
9- Reboot the tablet. After about 5 minutes your root is ready.
Download link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3307248&d=1431343293
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thank you for your hard work .
but it has a problem .
at first type "adb push su /data/local/tmp" ,the KingRoot was allow "root", and then conlose was promot "error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device."
need retype "adb push su /data/local/tmp" .
and goon.
中文看这里:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7970307-1-1.html
@najoor :
Thanks - worked fine for me :good:
Thank you very much, works perfectly
Thanks a million bro.. works like a charm on Xperia Z 5.0.2!!
Wow , thats bro. Still expecting the lollipop for my c6603
What's wrong with just using King Root for root access instead of SuperSU?
Not working for me... tablet reboots on remount system as rw
Does this method work with SGP321?
Thank you for the tutorial. SuperSU works flawless on my SGP311.
Total time: 10 minutes :good:
I managed to root my Xperia Z (C6602) by following these instructions
najoor said:
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
You don't need to have root to apply this procedure. Your bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked.
This has been tested with SGP311, 10.6.A.0.454, Lollipop 5.0.2, Customized TW version, but it should work fine on any other customization of 10.6.A.0.454.
This procedure installs superSU root binaries and busybox on your system.
Requirements
1- Upgrade to Lollipop 5.0.2. Either flash an ftf using flashtool or if you are in a region where the update is available take the OTA. You can get the unmodified Customized TW version from here.
2- Make sure your PC can communicate with your tablet via adb.
The success of this method depends on following the procedure very carefully. So read the instructions and make sure you understand every step before you try it.
Procedure
1- Install and run Kingroot 4.0. You can google and download it or you can use the one in the attached zip file. When Kingroot runs it is all in Chinese, but basically you need to be connected to the internet for it to work. It will do its thing and show progress up to 100% after which you can exit the program. Now your phone is rooted. The following steps replaces the Kinguser with SuperSU.
2- Unzip the attached file in your adb directory and then open an adb terminal and make sure the PC can see your phone (you can check that by typing adb devices). Then type the following:
Code:
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb shell
3- In the shell that you get type the following and make sure you give the access permission when the tablet prompts you:
Code:
su
4- Continue by typing the following commands:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
cat /data/local/tmp/su >/system/xbin/daemonsu && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/daemonsu
cat /data/local/tmp/busybox >/system/xbin/busybox && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
daemonsu -d &
The key is to keep this session running while you continue with the rest, so be careful with typos and monitor this window for any errors.
5- At this point, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet, open the Kinguser app, open settings (the wheel at the top right corner of the screen), Root authorization setting, and Remove Root permission. The app may self-uninstall.
6- In any case, after this is done, uninstall the two or three remaining Kingroot apps hat are still on your tablet (Kinguser, KingRoot, and the other one with the blue icon and Chinese text under it).
7- Back to the adb terminal, and type the following:
Code:
cat /data/local/tmp/su > /system/xbin/su && chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/ku.sud
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/supolicy
busybox chattr -ia /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/xbin/ku.sud
rm /system/xbin/supolicy
rm /system/xbin/pidof
rm /system/bin/debuggerd
rm /system/bin/debuggerd_real
rm /system/bin/debuggerd64
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/rt.sh
rm /system/bin/install-recovery.sh
rm /system/bin/rt.sh
busybox chattr -ia /system/bin/.usr/.ku
rm -rf /system/bin/.usr
rm /system/usr/icu/icusuflag.conf
busybox chattr -ia /system/usr/iku/isu
rm -rf /system/usr/iku
rm /system/kroot_*
rm /sdcard/kr-stock-conf
rm -rf /sdcard/Kingroot
Again, leave the adb terminal window running and go to your tablet.
8- Install superSU (from the attached file) on your phone, run it, and let it update the SU binary.
9- Reboot the tablet. After about 5 minutes your root is ready.
Download link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3307248&d=1431343293
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I managed to ROOT & replace the KingRoot with my favorite root manager app SuperSU in my Xperia Z (C6602) running Android 5.0.2 (10.6.A.0.454) by following the above instructions. You are awesome man..
Thanks a lot.
I swapped Kingroot for superSU with your instructions, thank you.
But I have the same question, especially when there is an eglish version of Kingroot.
SickBeast said:
What's wrong with just using King Root for root access instead of SuperSU?
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JulianK87 said:
I swapped Kingroot for superSU with your instructions, thank you.
But I have the same question, especially when there is an eglish version of Kingroot.
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I heard many people facing random reeboot issue while any app requests su access and superSU works fine for them as a replacement.
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TiBckUp does not work well with KR
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