Question about apps requiring root access. - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

This may sound newbish, but is it possible to root my HD2? Apps like Setcpu and Titanium backup do allow me access because I am not rooted.
I have a Super user icon in my drawer but it just pulls up a blank page.
How is everyone else getting SetCpu and other apps that require root access to run?

Some builds come pre-rooted if you will, Darkstones HD2Froyo is rooted, along with the Desire builds, also Xtarantula's Eclair.
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mr_billionaire said:
Some builds come pre-rooted if you will, Darkstones HD2Froyo is rooted, along with the Desire builds, also Xtarantula's Eclair.
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I am using Darkstone desire V5 and when I run Setcpu it says I am not rooted and it is running in read only.

g29er said:
I am using Darkstone desire V5 and when I run Setcpu it says I am not rooted and it is running in read only.
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there may be a problem with Darkstone's builds, i cant seem to get root access for the Terminal, but in other builds i was able to.

mr_billionaire said:
there may be a problem with Darkstone's builds, i cant seem to get root access for the Terminal, but in other builds i was able to.
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go to terminal app you may find it in devtools and type su in and see if you get "#"

if u dont just download this
http://vbnfiles.com/xda/michyprima/Android/ROOTFS.rar
unrar it copy it over and your rooted
look in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719646
down at the bottom for info search is your friend

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Apps Installed to SDcard?

Can we do this yet, or is it limited to Android 2.2 when we get it... I ask because the Aria does have rather limited internal memory, outside the use for a SDcard.
farquep said:
Can we do this yet, or is it limited to Android 2.2 when we get it... I ask because the Aria does have rather limited internal memory, outside the use for a SDcard.
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No we can't because we don't have a kernel to support it yet. As soon as we do, I'll add it to the liberated rom. That is, if we don't find our way to FroYo rom in the meantime.
well lets hope that Att and HTC get 2.2 out fast. Or if you or someone else can port the cyanogen mod from the MT3GS to the Aria
apps installer
there's an app called 'apps installer'..but i've had issue with it crashing..not sure why..
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/boostincrease-android-headset-volume-with-audiohack/
Has anyone tried adding the old method of Apps2SD to the rom? You don't need a kernel for that.
Here's a guide I built to add the old Apps2SD to a rom...doesn't matter which Apps2SD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7021331&postcount=4
attn1 said:
No we can't because we don't have a kernel to support it yet. As soon as we do, I'll add it to the liberated rom. That is, if we don't find our way to FroYo rom in the meantime.
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I haven't tried that method yet, and not sure if anyone else has, but I will give it a try sometime today. Thanks for that.
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attn1 said:
No we can't because we don't have a kernel to support it yet. As soon as we do, I'll add it to the liberated rom. That is, if we don't find our way to FroYo rom in the meantime.
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I would like to get FroYo soon. Idc if it has sense or not.
yeah i would rather install it to SD too
Being that Android is based on linux, I don't wee why programs can't be moved to the sd card and have a symbolic link where the app normally would install. It would work in desktop linux, so why not Android?
Well you can but Google only added that feature in 2.2, I'm not sure about the idea behind it.
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Google added that feature in 2.2, but there has been workarounds using the Linux method (symlinks) since Android 1.0 via CyanogenMod.
I know my Darktremor Apps2SD uses this method of redirecting Android via symlinks to an EXT partition on the SD card. Even the dalvik cache can be redirected if desired.
I know that CyanogenMod has an Apps2SD or a way to launch it via /system/bin/sysinit (at least it does in the CDMA Hero). If anyone is interested in trying it, here's the link to 2.7.5 final:
http://www.darktremor.info/files/a2sd/dtapps2sd-2.7.5-final-adv-signed.zip
If anyone tries it, let me know the results. Thanks.
farquep said:
Well you can but Google only added that feature in 2.2, I'm not sure about the idea behind it.
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[Q] Neocore not running [Solved]

I tryied at least 8 diferent Android builds (Eclair and Froyo) and cannot run Neocore on none of them.
Its say "Your device does not support qualcomm acelerated graphics..."
The openGl demos run fine from 1 to 5 (but with other Android Vanilla Eclair build I remember running all of them fine)
Some info about my current build:
Android Version: 2.2
Version de Kernel:[email protected] #74
Software Number: 2.06.832.1
My HD2 is running an original HTC rom with the updates only (384mb)
Some idea why it doesnt work and why opengl stop working?
It doesn't work on any froyo on any phone that is not an ota update there are a few apps that just don't work on custom froyo roms
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neocore from market works fine.
I had same problem as OP, most neocore vers. wouldnt install and ones that did gave qualcomm h/w error.
try this.....
in android settings > SD & phone storage > unmount sd card
then install neo from market, then remount ^
worked 1st time for me this way
I followed your instructions and now It works like a charm!!!
Thanks for your help!
thesweeney said:
neocore from market works fine.
I had same problem as OP, most neocore vers. wouldnt install and ones that did gave qualcomm h/w error.
try this.....
in android settings > SD & phone storage > unmount sd card
then install neo from market, then remount ^
worked 1st time for me this way
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thesweeney said:
neocore from market works fine.
I had same problem as OP, most neocore vers. wouldnt install and ones that did gave qualcomm h/w error.
try this.....
in android settings > SD & phone storage > unmount sd card
then install neo from market, then remount ^
worked 1st time for me this way
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Can this method work for any app that i have trouble installing on my phone?
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hegemytouch said:
Can this method work for any app that i have trouble installing on my phone?
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possibly only one way to find out
Tried the unmount sd card with shubcraft 1.2b and no go. Gives not enough space error. Anybody using shubcraft's get this to work or have any suggestions/solutions.
reocej said:
Tried the unmount sd card with shubcraft 1.2b and no go. Gives not enough space error. Anybody using shubcraft's get this to work or have any suggestions/solutions.
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Same here!
reocej said:
Tried the unmount sd card with shubcraft 1.2b and no go. Gives not enough space error. Anybody using shubcraft's get this to work or have any suggestions/solutions.
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dude0014 said:
Same here!
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Have you checked the first page of the shubcraft thread for fixes/workarounds?
Have you searched the shubcraft thread?
If there is no way to install neocore etc on shubcraft you might have to wait for an update from the chef.
If you really want a certain app badly, you could try another build like mattc 1.5 (works with neocore and probably more).
I'd be be willing to test free apps from the market if you want me to check if they install and work ok on mattc 1.5. Post here if you want me to check an app for you.

Easy root access for (nand) HD builds

Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
If you can't find them on the market, you can always find them HERE
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
fusion06 said:
Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
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just search z4root on google and the first thing is the link from here
Google is Your Friend
People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
fusion06 said:
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
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Basically it gives you additional unix/linux commands so you can deploy different tasks at the root level. Similarly, it's like having a registry editor in windows for you to slice and dice around.
i cant remove apps from system
but titanium backup have root right
is this will help ?
fusion06 said:
Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
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I'm gonna give it a shot and report my findings then. Thanks.
Edit: I've gotta say this is definitely worth a go. Don't know if everything works as described, (such as app backup) but I'm definitely looking at my system files. I tried copying the miui music app into /system/app directory but it said not enough free space. Strange, but I will play with it some more tomorrow. Thanks for the find!
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dung8604 said:
People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Didn't work for me on one of the hd builds.
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Hi man !
Can you root with this build: [Dec 31][NAND][TMOUS]CMYLXGO's Desire HD - NAND Edition[KERNEL: gauner1986]
And some Squash build ?
I don't see why not. it should work with any build.
Dosent work
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Does not work on cmylxgo version, its only beta 1 maybe next version..
sent from my NandTopia HD2
With Superuser (V9.99 ) his own, can't reply any other Superuser ! So can't root
Change Log...
v1.1
- Added News reader widget
- Added HTC Location widget
- Root should be fixed
- Minor tweak to system files and settings
- Squashed system files
- Some other fixes I can't remember
v0.1:
Initial Release
Thanks for sharing this easy root access for NAND builds
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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May be it has Squashed system files? Than its readonly.
white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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SYS App Unistaller will take care of the System Apps you want gone.??
EDIT::: Anything in Squash may have a issue. Not running a "Squashed" ROM so I can't test.
Doesn't hurt to try...
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Not working

Which NAND rom for HD2 is most complete?

Is it MDJ's rom?
ROM which i use is 99% stock Desire HD. Work everything like on Desire HD. I`m haven`t any problem with him.
MDJ kernel is great for overclock and underclock and still save battery life in combination with SetCPU.
Battery life is longer then battery on Desire HD.
I am using MDJ CM7 2.4 and everything works that I can tell (have not found anything that doesnt)
a few apps can be tricky (angry birds, can knockdown) they install to the sd card which I am not sure if its a CM thing or a 2.3 thing...but if you go into manage applications and move the app to the phone, they work just fine.
...also for mms (if thats your thing) you can go into the stock messaging app and change the user agent to custom and enter "nexusone" (without the quotes) your mms messages will not be blurry.
I have not messed with a lot of the sense (Desire) builds as they only leave about 400mb of app storage...I get over 850mb with MDJ's CM build (using a US 1024 HD2 of course)

Error

I have just started my brand new x8, so nothing is changed with it, I try and download an app from the internet and when I go to install it I get 'There is a problem parsing the package', I have tried many different app installers, but still no luck.
Thanks very much for all replies
some apps need to run on a newer version of amdroid, for example app2sd (wich transfers your installed apps to your micro sd card) requires android 2.2 or higher to run, but the stock Sony Ericsson firmware is android 2.1 so until you install a new ROM e.g. Froyobread (Android 2.2) or GingerDX (Android 2.3) you wont be able to run certain apps
Beans
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Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it
TotalMusic said:
Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it
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search in x8 development section and u will find everything u need! Good luck!
u can get android 2.2 and 2.3
just root your phone install xrecovery and follow all instructions
TotalMusic said:
Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it
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The HOWTO for rooting and xRecovery.

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