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TGA_Gunnman created a one click root that new users will want to use, said thread is a sticky in Captivate Development. If you still want to use the old method (and install ADB) please use this one.
I followed my own guide! This works perfectly if you read everything and follow the instructions.
Also: once you are rooted, be EXTREMELY careful! Half of the new threads are people who have screwed up their phones by deleting this or corrupting that. Please, for the sanity of all of the devs and Android veterans, make backups and just be all around careful. Almost all problems that anyone has had are repareable AND PREVENTABLE with a little reading and care. Just to clarify, rooting does not automatically enable sideloading. Please follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376 to enable sideloading.
Follow these steps exactly and there will be no risk of bricking your Captivate, the worst that may happen is the phone rejecting the update.zip.
HOWEVER:
I take no responsibility if ANYTHING at all happens to your device that you don't like. Don't come crying to me if your brand new phone breaks in any way. Your warranty is also void, but you could have figured that out for yourself.
Now that that's over with, lets get to the fun bit. If you are on Windows, you can follow this procedure, or for TGA_Gunnman's one click root program (only on Windows), you can go ahead and skip to the bottom.
1) You may need Samsung drivers if you are on a PC, which you can learn about here: ADB Drivers at the Unlockr
For 64 bit Windows, you'll need these drivers: http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/s...iver-download/
Don't proceed until your phone is fully installed on Windows with the drivers!
2) Download the attached zip (at the bottom of the post) and rename it to update or update.zip if you are on a Mac. (If you are on a Mac, DO NOT USE SAFARI to download the file, it automatically unzips any zip file. Use Google Chrome or firefox instead.) Scroll down the notification bar and click "mount" to allow your computer to read the internal memory. Put the file on the INTERNAL SD card of the Captivate, which won't be tough to figure out if you don't have an SD card in the phone.
3) EDIT--There is an easier way to get to recovery, but do this step anyway. Turn the phone off, then hold power, volume up and volume down. If you still want the android SDK (which will be very useful throughout your rooted experiences) follow the old procedure:
This step requires the Android SDK, and Android Debugging enabled. You can get the SDK here: Android SDK. Just download the zip, extract it to something like C:\Android. You won't need the Java dev pack or anything.
You can enable Android Debugging like this: From the homescreen, press Menu, then click Settings. Navigate to Applications>Development and check USB Debugging. Now, hook the phone to the computer. Next,
On a PC, click start>run>"cmd" (in the text box) or on a Mac, spotlight "Terminal". Linux users, you know what to do.
The command you will use is in the tools folder of wherever you extracted it to (IE: C:\android\tools), so be sure your working directory of command prompt is in that tools location!
Finally, type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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4) Once the phone is booted into recovery, use the volume keys on the phone to scroll to "Reinstall packages." Use power to select what you have highlighted.
5) Give yourself a pat on the back. You are now rooted. You should see a Superuser application now.
MD5 Sum: 1eb65923281c113e8751a7d8a6faff43
Can we please have more detailed instructions? I don't understand the part where it says "type in the terminal"
I am very new to android as this will be my first Android phone.
Also, after rooting will we be able to install 3rd party applications? Or do we have to do anything else to bypass ATT's restrictions?
adb terminal is software you need to install on your PC , will probably need samsung drivers also , guide is indeed not noob friendly. This will help you get needed bits including ADB
Probably None of us have captivate , so writing a guide is a bit troublesome
Ditto, a guide to the adb terminal please! I will acquire this phone, this Sunday.
Actually, you'd have to install a custom ROM for that. MoDaCo should be coming out with them pretty soon, and so will XDA. It won't be too long. BTW, once you have ADB installed on your computer, you can sideload apps all you want. The command is
Code:
adb install /directory/of/app/on/computer
point me to some functioning samsung drivers and I can do this!
If you cant get it to work on windows, try a ubuntu live cd. All you need to do is go to ubuntu and burn a disc and reboot.
Are there no Windows 64 bit drivers?
Edit- I found some that work. I think. Haven't tried it (yet).
http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/...ic-4g-and-fascinate-galaxy-s-driver-download/
Edit 2- Just did the root. Seems to have worked (no errors) but how do I know if it did? How do I delete say, ATT Maps?
Thanks for this. I am new to smartphones and plan on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy-S, but don't want to mess it up. I am new to editing the OS of any smartphone, but I think if I have a tutorial I will be fine
For Mac and Linux you put a ./ in front of the adb correct? (./adb install...)
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For Mac and Linux you put a ./ in front of the adb correct? (./adb install...)
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if you are in the directory above yes. the ./ just saves you from writing out the full path
lets say adb is in "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"
you could type out "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools/adb command" regardless of where your terminal window was focused
or if you were currently in the directory "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"
you could use the shortcut "./adb command"
OP I'd change your post based on my experiences... Here's a little more detail and I've rearranged it (you need the drivers before running these commands, for example).
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Please let me know if this rooting method works as I have no Captivate to test on. I'm not taking any credit for any of these files, LeshaK made the original file to root the European Galaxy S, Justadude modified it for the T-Mobile Vibrant and chaoscentral edited the file for use on the Captivate.
Follow these steps exactly and there will be no risk of bricking your Captivate, the worst that may happen is the phone rejecting the update.zip.
HOWEVER:
I take no responsibility if ANYTHING at all happens to your device that you don't like. Don't come crying to me if your brand new phone breaks in any way.
Now that that's over with, lets get to the fun bit.
1) You may need Samsung drivers if you are on a PC, which you can learn about here: ADB Drivers at the Unlockr
For 64 bit Windows, you'll need these drivers: http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/...ic-4g-and-fascinate-galaxy-s-driver-download/
Don't proceed until your phone is fully installed on Windows with the drivers!
2) Download the attached zip (at the bottom of the post) and rename it to update or update.zip if you are on a Mac. Scroll down the notification bar and click "mount" to allow your computer to read the internal memory. Put the file on the INTERNAL SD card of the Captivate, which won't be tough to figure out if you don't have an SD card in the phone.
3) This step requires the Android SDK, and Android Debugging enabled. You can get the SDK here: Android SDK. Just download the zip, extract it to something like C:\Android. You won't need the Java dev pack or anything.
You can enable Android Debugging like this: From the homescreen, press Menu, then click Settings. Navigate to Applications>Development and check USB Debugging. Now, hook the phone to the computer. Next,
On a PC, click start>run>"cmd" (in the text box) or on a Mac, spotlight "Terminal". Linux users, you know what to do.
The command you will use is in the tools folder of wherever you extracted it to (IE: C:\android\tools), so be sure your working directory of command prompt is in that tools location!
Finally, type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
4) Once the phone is booted into recovery, use the volume keys on the phone to scroll to "Reinstall packages." Use power to select what you have highlighted.
5) Give yourself a pat on the back. You are now rooted. You should see a Superuser application now.
Thank you to LeshaK, Justadude, and chaoscentral. Once again, I didn't discover how to root, that credit goes to LeshaK, bringing it over to the USA was Justadude's doing, and chaoscentral edited the file for use on our Captivates.
MD5 Sum: 1eb65923281c113e8751a7d8a6faff43
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Ubuntu 10.04 - adb
Any step by step instructions just to get adb running enough on 10.04 to root and side load software? I'm getting command not found when I try to run adb, even after downloading packages.
Hi,
Did this thread worked well to Root the Captivate or anyother suggested link? I'll appreciate any help.
Thanks
rerooting captivate
This worked perfectly on my Captivate. I now have the SuperUser Permission on my application screen. Now I can REALLY screw up my Captivate!!!
Thanks for the answer & More Queston
cellgeek said:
This worked perfectly on my Captivate. I now have the SuperUser Permission on my application screen. Now I can REALLY screw up my Captivate!!!
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Hi,
Thanks for your helpful answer. As I'm getting my Cativate tomorrow, can you please just answer yes or no to each of my questions as follow ?
After Rooting will I be able to:
1- download any 3rd party Android application?
2- install any "Samsung Galaxy S" ROM on my Captivate?
3- Recieve any "OTA" update as a "Galaxy S" phone?
Thanks again
Muhamadabdelaall said:
Hi,
Thanks for your helpful answer. As I'm getting my Cativate tomorrow, can you please just answer yes or no to each of my questions as follow ?
After Rooting will I be able to:
1- download any 3rd party Android application?
2- install any "Samsung Galaxy S" ROM on my Captivate?
3- Recieve any "OTA" update as a "Galaxy S" phone?
Thanks again
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1. No. You will have to use adb or the database modification method (which having root access makes possible). Both are described in detail elsewhere in this forum.
2. Rooting means simply getting superuser permissions. Loading a ROM has to do with the bootloader and recovery partition. Unmodded Galaxy S ROMs probably will not work on the Captivate, but be patient.
3. Not sure what you're asking. You will still get any Captivate OTA updates as if you hadn't rooted, but you won't get, for example, the rumored Korean FroYo Galaxy S update OTA when it drops. You'd have to wait for the Captivate OTA FroYo upgrade (or there may be a ROM or patch you can flash by then).
Rooting is basically just allowing programs to run as the superuser account. Many programs like Metamorph, some screenshot apps and some wifi tethering apps require more permission than Android normally gives an app.
Thanks Drachen
Drachen said:
1. No. You will have to use adb or the database modification method (which having root access makes possible). Both are described in detail elsewhere in this forum.
2. Rooting means simply getting superuser permissions. Loading a ROM has to do with the bootloader and recovery partition. Unmodded Galaxy S ROMs probably will not work on the Captivate, but be patient.
3. Not sure what you're asking. You will still get any Captivate OTA updates as if you hadn't rooted, but you won't get, for example, the rumored Korean FroYo Galaxy S update OTA when it drops. You'd have to wait for the Captivate OTA FroYo upgrade (or there may be a ROM or patch you can flash by then).
Rooting is basically just allowing programs to run as the superuser account. Many programs like Metamorph, some screenshot apps and some wifi tethering apps require more permission than Android normally gives an app.
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Thanks alot for taking all this time & energy to reply to me! WOW, it seems like everytime I wanna step up one, I go back 10 steps. All I need is to use my Captivate for installing a Stock Rom of "Galaxy S" & be able to get rid of any "AT&T" restrictions for anything on this phone, what should I do please?
Thanks
Muhamadabdelaall said:
Thanks alot for taking all this time & energy to reply to me! WOW, it seems like everytime I wanna step up one, I go back 10 steps. All I need is to use my Captivate for installing a Stock Rom of "Galaxy S" & be able to get rid of any "AT&T" restrictions for anything on this phone, what should I do please?
Thanks
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The ATT stuff doesn't actually run so they aren't a big deal at this point. I also don't see Amazon MP3 background stuff like some Android devices have, so... There's really not a huge case for rooting yet.
That said, when Custom ROMs for this come out I'll still be getting one.
For those of you having a hard time installing ADB Shell, try this video. It worked for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeWH6Bj1DYw&feature=related
Hi All
I'm a newbie in here. I has just received a new AT&T Atrix 4g, also I has rooted it by GingerBreak, ran and tested successfully. However, I don't know how to open the untrusted application installer function.
Anyone please teach me how to do that. Thank you very much.
Thank & regards.
Hung
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
Also make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Settings->Manage Applications->Unknown Sources
ccrows said:
Also make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Settings->Manage Applications->Unknown Sources
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Thank you
Settings->Manage Applications->Unknown Sources>>>
I dont have this option as well ,but probably because I don't root phone yet
Its my 1st android but I dont really want set GladRoot and void warranty. Did there is any chance to set some script which one give me right to instal unauthorised application without void warranty ?
At the moment can't install my application
First you must root with GingerBlur, and THEN you must also use GladEnabler to enable the sideloading option.
GingerBreak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
GladEnabler: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
thx KefkaticFanatic
I think I disable GingerBlur already with that code <?123> <alt> <abc> "e" <?123> <alt> <abc> "e" "b" "l" "u" "r" "o" "f" "f" Bit im not sure You means that....?
Anyway 1st I want ask DID THERE IS ANY CHANCE TO INSTAL APPLICATION WITH OUT ROOT
Beacause all rooting does void your warranty and what will be happend if phone get totaly crash and phone is Not boot to the "M" logo so you can't unroot/restoring your warranty.
I was reading post about Android SDK that we can run from pc
ps.sorry for my broken english
TomaszM1 said:
thx KefkaticFanatic
I think I disable GingerBlur already with that code <?123> <alt> <abc> "e" <?123> <alt> <abc> "e" "b" "l" "u" "r" "o" "f" "f" Bit im not sure You means that....?
Anyway 1st I want ask DID THERE IS ANY CHANCE TO INSTAL APPLICATION WITH OUT ROOT
Beacause all rooting does void your warranty and what will be happend if phone get totaly crash and phone is Not boot to the "M" logo so you can't unroot/restoring your warranty.
I was reading post about Android SDK that we can run from pc
ps.sorry for my broken english
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You can root to enable sideloading, and the unRoot. The Gladroot by Ririal in the Dev forums has an unRoot script as well.
Don't need root it's in my stock settings...
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UncleCemka said:
You can root to enable sideloading.
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So finally I can use Gladroot script to run non-market application without GingerBreak or GladEnabler _
KefkaticFanatic said:
First you must root with GingerBlur, and THEN you must also use GladEnabler to enable the sideloading option.
GingerBreak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
GladEnabler: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
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I worked follow the steps like that and working fine
thx for help everone
Ok then but Sorry for simple question but Is my 1st ANDROID so want make sure I’m doing right things. I have completely unmodded Stock Atrix running 4.1.26
Did GingerBreak will delate my internal SDcard content?
Let me ask?
-Run the GingerBreak.exe
-Click Root
-When it says: Waiting for Device, Turn "USB Debugging ON” (USB Debugging-Menu, Settings, Applications, Development)
-click “Root device” and Atrix is rooted?
After that
Run Gladenable from Pc or copy all GladEnable folder to internal/external sd card and run "adb” file from phone
It’s all or I miss something
Finally job done and I’m ok to installing non-market apps etc.
If you are on ATT, I'd suggest going to 4.1.83 first via OTA update or use RSD lite 5.0 to flash the official ATT file. Then gingerbreak.exe followed by gladenable.bat. there are dedicated posts for each if you search. I was confused at first but figered it out. For RSD lite you boot holding the volume up key. For gingerbreak.exe and gladenable.bat you set USB to none and then enable the debug toggle you mentioned. I am thinking about changing from ATT rom to GreyBlur or GingerBlur at some point so you might find yourself doing this a few times over the next months.
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Untrusted Install open after update?
There has been some suggestion that the Untrusted Install is available after running updates and may not require rooting or these utilities. Can this be confirmed or denied? If confirmed, is there a specific update path? e.g. updating straight to 83 or 26 to 57 to 83.
Thanks!
woll0040 said:
There has been some suggestion that the Untrusted Install is available after running updates and may not require rooting or these utilities. Can this be confirmed or denied? If confirmed, is there a specific update path? e.g. updating straight to 83 or 26 to 57 to 83.
Thanks!
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I do not believe that there are non dev updates or released updates at the present time.
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I'm not new to WP7 but just new to all the sideload and unlocking thing, so i was wondering where can i find some homebrew good apps for my phone, any repo or something like that if it exists, it might be of so much help.
WaddyMontero said:
I'm not new to WP7 but just new to all the sideload and unlocking thing, so i was wondering where can i find some homebrew good apps for my phone, any repo or something like that if it exists, it might be of so much help.
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Need to be more specific. Most homebrew is here (see Development/Software threads)
Also see the post in my sig for more details if you don't know where to start.
EnderPsp said:
Need to be more specific. Most homebrew is here (see Development/Software threads)
Also see the post in my sig for more details if you don't know where to start.
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Sorry, i'll try to be more specific. I previously owned a HD7 but i change it for a Focus, 'cause i wanst gettin' access to the 3g network on my country out of it. So now i got the Focus and i was tryin' to unlockin' it, what i did, usin' the WindowBreakMe method and also i installed magdlr on the phone. I was looking for sideload apps to try on my phone, thats what i meant in first place, thanks to the post on your sig and endlessly searching i've found Bazaar and i've installed it on my phone, but now when i download any app from Bazaar, it gives me an error, that go as follows "Bazaar can't install applications on your device. It seems that is not fully unlocked. To deploy applications you should download Bazaar for PC. Read more at www.WP-Bazaaar.com".
Im sure my device is fully unlocked, i've installed Samsung Root Tools and DiagProvXML and enabled internet sharing and the 3g switch, and many more. Do you think my device relocked itself even i got the checkmark "Prevent Device Relocking" checked at Samsung Tools. Help, please.
WaddyMontero said:
Sorry, i'll try to be more specific. I previously owned a HD7 but i change it for a Focus, 'cause i wanst gettin' access to the 3g network on my country out of it. So now i got the Focus and i was tryin' to unlockin' it, what i did, usin' the WindowBreakMe method and also i installed magdlr on the phone. I was looking for sideload apps to try on my phone, thats what i meant in first place, thanks to the post on your sig and endlessly searching i've found Bazaar and i've installed it on my phone, but now when i download any app from Bazaar, it gives me an error, that go as follows "Bazaar can't install applications on your device. It seems that is not fully unlocked. To deploy applications you should download Bazaar for PC. Read more at www.WP-Bazaaar.com".
Im sure my device is fully unlocked, i've installed Samsung Root Tools and DiagProvXML and enabled internet sharing and the 3g switch, and many more. Do you think my device relocked itself even i got the checkmark "Prevent Device Relocking" checked at Samsung Tools. Help, please.
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Specific enough, I'd say
If you've already deployed WP7 Root Tools and Samsung Tools, you can always re-run the unlock sequence (in Root Tools first and then ST). Just to keep in mind Do not remove these 2 apps from the phone to test sideloading, once unlocked!
I'm not familiar with Bazaar but it seems you're missing a PC component used in the deployment process?
As for deploying, choose a XAP from the development forum and try to deploy it. If you can, it means you're unlocked (evidently).
If you can't deploy, try WINCO's XAP Assistant.
Let us know how it goes.
Update5/19/2015 : Kingroot Apk worked on my 4400US model with latest Android 4.4.2
Direct download link:
http://mmgr.myapp.com/myapp/Kingroo...oot-4.0.0.233-release-201505071219_105001.apk
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The steps below work on Windows 7 (Not sure if will work on Windows 8.. If so let's us know) Make sure you have Administrator Rights to install software and run executable programs etc.
The HP Slate 7 Extreme has a few different models; mine is the 4400us and I am rooted with the steps in this guide, if you have the 4400us this guide should work for you. If you have a different model it may or may not work (one person couldn't Root their 4407ra). If you could let us know either way that might help others.
It is always a good idea to remove any android software from your PC before using that PC to minimize software conflicts {with the exception of Android Debugging Bridge ( ADB )... It might aid in windows finding device drivers (see link below in steps if needed)}
Make sure you have done BOTH system Updates on you Tablet! From 4.2 to 4.3..... Then from 4.3 to 4.4.2!
(System updates can be found in Settings/About Tablet)
Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your HP Slate 7 Extreme... (This is very important)
(to do so you will need to Enable THE HIDDEN "Developer options”...
Go to Settings/About Tablet then start tapping on the " Build number" line! (No I'm not kidding)
After a few taps you will see on screen messages counting down how many more taps needed to be a Developer... Just keep tapping till done.
Then go back to Settings Menu... Scroll down to bottom and you will see "{} Developer options” open it and enable "USB debugging" by checking the box.)
Turn on install from "Unknown Sources"
(Found in: Setting/Security)
Also.. disable any lock screen that requires pin, password, Face Unlock, or pattern
I turned my screen timeout to 30 min so it doesn't sleep etc
NOW LETS ROOT .....
Download Moborobo http://www.moborobo.com/
Download Shuame's ROOT Genius http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Install Moborobo & Run Program
Plug Tablet into PC with it's factory USB cable
Your Windows PC should start looking for and downloading drivers (look down in Windows notification area by clock..click on the icon that is searching for drivers so you can see when finished
...don't worry if one of them says failed)..
just let Moborobo find and install needed drivers etc
note: you will see something you need to authorize on Tablet screen.. so do so!!!!
Now look in notification pull down panel and you should see that Moborobo installed an app on your Tablet... Click to open once then just hit the home button once on Tablet.
[Might help to watch fist 1 minute & 37 seconds of this video only!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5SsjnmV7J4 It a Guide for rooting a different Tablet... But it will show you how to use Moborobo.
...(DO NOT use the older Shuame root tool shown in the rest of YouTube Video!!!!!!!!!)]
[...if still not working (and you have authorized the security popup on Tablet screen mentioned above).. head over to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 and install the minimal adb client on Windows 7 and try process again]
Once your ready to move on.. ( Meaning: Moborobo sees your Tablet..) NOW run ROOT Genius (just Minimize Moborobo)
Root Genius will do it's thing (your Tablet Will Reboot during Process)
Profit (you are Rooted)
Use "ROOT Checker Basic" free in Play Store to ensure you are Rooted!
Note: Root Genius installs a super user app called "Kinguser" during the root process.. (which is also an app backup tool and has tool to disable apps from automaticly starting).
Per Jupiter683:
"If anyone has the Beats Audio Edition and they want to root, Towelroot works like a charm!"
Hit Thanks if I helped!
Screenshot 1
Used "Root Checker Basic" app to confirm Root Access granted.
Screenshot 2
Used "Xposed Installer" with Kit Kat Gravitybox module to tweak quick settings tiles...
Screenshot 3
This is the Super User app Kinguser that is installed during the Root process.
Please Note: that as of the date of this post.. there is NOT a custom Recovery for this Device. Do Not use any Recovery from other Devices like the Tegra Note 7 (you will brick your device). So that means don't use apps like Flashify etc.
We only have Root at this time using the methods in opening post. If you know of other Root methods please share info... I will add it to opening post.
Failed the process 86%
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
nelson4art said:
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
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What Windows OS are you using? I used Win 7 to root.
I just rooted a 2nd Slate 7 Extreme.. got the wife one as well... And all worked well.
I have made Opening Post easier to read... And added troubleshooting steps throughout the guide to aid during Rooting Process.
Root .. failed
I couldn't get it to work either, goes through a lot of reboots and the says :
"Such a tough phone!"
Root ...failed"
Maybe it works on a partciular region of Slate 7 Extreme ? I'm in New Zealand (probably same tablet as Australia)
strandedinnz said:
I couldn't get it to work either, goes through a lot of reboots and the says :
"Such a tough phone!"
Root ...failed"
Maybe it works on a partciular region of Slate 7 Extreme ? I'm in New Zealand (probably same tablet as Australia)
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Is your Tablet on KitKat 4.4.2? Is you Tablet the Business Version (might have more security)? I'm in the United States (model number 4400us)
justjayhere said:
Is your Tablet on KitKat 4.4.2? Is you Tablet the Business Version (might have more security)? I'm in the United States (model number 4400us)
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Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
strandedinnz said:
Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
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Check on HP's website
strandedinnz said:
Hmm .. mine is a 4407RA ... wonder what is different ?
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I looked at both tablet's specs online and they are identical. Are you updated to KitKat 4.4.2
nelson4art said:
Hey there, I have did all process how you have explained... But always failed in 86%.... Do you know what can be the problem? Thanks a lot...
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Another thought.. Did you enable the "Install from Unknown Sources".. reason I ask is because thought out the process of rooting.. it needs to install a couple apps on your Tablet (which you can remove after rooting)?
Hello! Just wondering, will this work on a 4.3 Slate 7 Extreme?
Jupiter683 said:
Hello! Just wondering, will this work on a 4.3 Slate 7 Extreme?
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Yes.. should work fine for 4.3... however...I would update to 4.4 before rooting.. if you can... so you don't have to go through process again to move to 4.4 later.
Great! Just tried your method and .........It worked like a charm! Just one last question; is it possible to install a recovery mode of some kind? Ideally, I'd like to make a nandroid backup.
Jupiter683 said:
Great! Just tried your method and .........It worked like a charm! Just one last question; is it possible to install a recovery mode of some kind? Ideally, I'd like to make a nandroid backup.
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No recovery has been made for this device to my knowledge.
Do not try a different device's recovery... I recently bricked a device doing so!
This worked!! I did it on my 4.3 tablet, so easy! Thank you justjayhere! :good:
Sazz said:
This worked!! I did it on my 4.3 tablet, so easy! Thank you justjayhere! :good:
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Glad I could help.. what model do you have?
Hello, I just bought a new motoactv.. But I now see, that because of the fact they shut down Motoact, I cant create an ID. and therefor I cant use the watch as it is. I could root it, but I dont think it will give me the functionality (advanced interval for running) as it can now.
so..is there anyone who can give me their login as they dont use Motoactv.com anymore?
Would be highly appreciated!!
muish002 said:
Hello, I just bought a new motoactv.. But I now see, that because of the fact they shut down Motoact, I cant create an ID. and therefor I cant use the watch as it is. I could root it, but I dont think it will give me the functionality (advanced interval for running) as it can now.
so..is there anyone who can give me their login as they dont use Motoactv.com anymore?
Would be highly appreciated!!
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Just register new account from your watch.
VjFill said:
Just register new account from your watch.
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Yeah, but since the pc doesnt recougnise the watch as a USB storage device, and WIFI cant be installed, I never get to create an account. I now have the account details of the person where I bought it from, but I suppose I can as well throw it away, Motorola doesnt give support either.
muish002 said:
Yeah, but since the pc doesnt recougnise the watch as a USB storage device
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Stop adbd shell in your watch.
Easiest way - via MotoACTV Root Tool from http://www.cleardroidroms.com/motoactv.php
muish002 said:
WIFI cant be installed, I never get to create an account.
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Go to 'Settings' screen -> Wireless -> Wifi -> Add network
VjFill said:
Stop adbd shell in your watch.
Easiest way - via MotoACTV Root Tool from http://www.cleardroidroms.com/motoactv.php
Since the watch is not recougnised as storage device, I cant see it in explorer either. So I cant, unfortunality, root it either.
Go to 'Settings' screen -> Wireless -> Wifi -> Add network
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No, it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
I hope you have THE tip..I tried everything, but sofar nothing worked.
muish002 said:
No, it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
I hope you have THE tip..I tried everything, but sofar nothing worked.
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Again. Disable adbd - then you will be able to connect Motoactv as a USB storage.
muish002 said:
it then sais, add a new network with your pc.
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Looks like a custom firmware.
Go to Settings -> General -> Motoactv status -> Software version.
Post it here.
VjFill said:
Again. Disable adbd - then you will be able to connect Motoactv as a USB storage.
Oh, I completely overlooked this last time. Great, that worked
Looks like a custom firmware.
Go to Settings -> General -> Motoactv status -> Software version.
Post it here.
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It sais 4.54.50
I am goimg to try and root it!
muish002 said:
It sais 4.54.50
I am goimg to try and root it!
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This is initial release or first maintenance version. A really old software.
Update your Motoactv to latest and root only after that.
Keep in mind that versions for 8Gb and 16Gb are different. Choose firmware only for your device.
OR
Install Motorola Device Manager from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Plug in your Motoactv.
MDM has to check it and upgrade to latest (but I have no idea, will it be correct as I have never seen such old firmware like yours)
'Advanced functionality' won't be enabled with root.
Interval training can be enabled/planned via Motoactv portal.
So, upgrade your watch, add new wifi from settings -> wireless, then register new account, go to http://motoactv.com
Voila.
VjFill said:
This is initial release or first maintenance version. A really old software.
Update your Motoactv to latest and root only after that.
Keep in mind that versions for 8Gb and 16Gb are different. Choose firmware only for your device.
OR
Install Motorola Device Manager from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Plug in your Motoactv.
MDM has to check it and upgrade to latest (but I have no idea, will it be correct as I have never seen such old firmware like yours)
'Advanced functionality' won't be enabled with root.
Interval training can be enabled/planned via Motoactv portal.
So, upgrade your watch, add new wifi from settings -> wireless, then register new account, go to http://motoactv.com
Voila.
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I already rooted it I think.
Problem is, when I run motorola device manager, it only says, no updates and at device it says "N/a"? So no clue how to get the latest software on it.
muish002 said:
Problem is, when I run motorola device manager, it only says, no updates and at device it says "N/a"? So no clue how to get the latest software on it.
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Uninstall Motorola Device Manager.
Install this version - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ZhejL5ANmGQjdreG5jR3YybTg/edit
2.4.5 definitely had correct drivers.
Check that battery on your watch is fully charged.
MDM has to detect your Motoactv correctly, search for software and upgrade it,
If it won't - look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534073
3) Fastboot:
- Operating System: Windows/Linux/Mac
- Instructions (Windows): Unpack the zip, run flash-all.bat (if it fails, run as administrator)
- Instructions (Linux/Mac): Unpack the zip, run flash-all.sh (it should already have proper permissions)
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Links are in the first post.
at the end, I got it working. Even wifi, although that was on ly a few times, since then I cant login anymore. I am about to sell the watch, as its realy bad in GPS for running (as it was bought as running watch), so I will just sell it as smart watch. But then I do need some apps installed on it. But when you install one app, its full, now trying to get it to install on the SD memory, but again.. not so easy!