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OK, I made a zip. Who wants to be my guinea pig? It's at the bottom of the post. (erase -signed and put it on the internal sd)
blackjackboy said:
I guess my idea would be to take the settings.apk from either the Vibrant dump or cyanogenmod 5.0 and push it to /system/app or wherever the settings.apk is located. Does anyone think that this would work or be willing to try it? I'm just worried that this will brick the touchwiz, and without an "original ROM" or RUU and custom recovery, I'm afraid to try it. Is there anyone braver than me?
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Did you check this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728121
tbae2 said:
Did you check this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728121
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The thing is, root explorer isn't free. I want to give people an easy, free solution (maybe flashing something from recovery?). For now, ADB will work for me, but in the future I want to provide something flashable from recovery.
Well, the best thing to do, simply run a sql command along with the rooting update.zip.
I will work on this today and get back to you guys soon.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ca...e-sideloading-apps-captivate.html#post1178618
Been done.
blackjackboy said:
The thing is, root explorer isn't free. I want to give people an easy, free solution (maybe flashing something from recovery?). For now, ADB will work for me, but in the future I want to provide something flashable from recovery.
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It isn't free but it isn't expensive either. You just dropped a large wad of cash for the phone, seems like another $3 to get it the way you want it wouldn't be such a big deal.
blackjackboy said:
The thing is, root explorer isn't free. I want to give people an easy, free solution (maybe flashing something from recovery?). For now, ADB will work for me, but in the future I want to provide something flashable from recovery.
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Droid Explorer is.
I'm an android noob but experienced linux user, so I came up with my own free solution: download a terminal emulator app (the one i got was free, and called, simply, Terminal Emulator, I think).
Then (in the terminal emulator):
Copy the settings.db file to the SD card:
To get superuser access so you can get to the settings.db file (need a rooted phone, obv):
Code:
$su
And confirm the popup allowing access.
Code:
#busybox cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db
Then hook up your phone via USB (mass storage method) and use your window manager to copy that from the phone to the computer, edit with an SQL database browser, save it, verify it's still good, move it back to the SD card, then, back on the phone in the terminal emulator:
To get superuser access again:
Code:
$su
Shouldn't have to confirm the popup allowing access again, as the first time appears to do it.
Move the original file to a backup name (just to be safe):
Code:
#busybox mv /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db.old
Copy the new (edited) file into place:
Code:
#busybox cp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
Then reboot, and enjoy the ability to install non-market apps. My first install was Flash 10.1. Works fine on the Captivate.
blackjackboy said:
The thing is, root explorer isn't free. I want to give people an easy, free solution (maybe flashing something from recovery?). For now, ADB will work for me, but in the future I want to provide something flashable from recovery.
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Grab Android Mate from the market, it is free and has root level exploration
blackjackboy said:
OK, I made a zip. Who wants to be my guinea pig? It's at the bottom of the post. (erase -signed and put it on the internal sd)
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This might also work, I have used it, pretty simple
http://m.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
Superoneclickroot has a one click enable non market apps next to the root button, fyi.
terrymc said:
This might also work, I have used it, pretty simple
http://m.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
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Smasher816 said:
Superoneclickroot has a one click enable non market apps next to the root button, fyi.
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bump a year old thread? with these no less....
whats wrong with bumping a (insert # here) old thread? it hasnt been closed or deleted. as long as info pertaining to the OP is being posted shouldnt it be a non-issue? now if it was bumped with something like 'why bump this fossil thread?' then that would be a pointless bump. i gained info from the 1 year late post about superoneclick and thanked the guy for posting it.
EDIT: you spelled 'facepalm' wrong.
Well first it shouldn't even be here in development. And second thread closed.
There was an application called instantroot that roots HTC hero running 1.5 but until the software was upgraded nothing was done for the instantroot application. Do you have information about that? Is the developer still working on it?
rapsass said:
There was an application called instantroot that roots HTC hero running 1.5 but until the software was upgraded nothing was done for the instantroot application. Do you have information about that? Is the developer still working on it?
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Not heard of it for a while, but this method at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118 works on 2.1 fine with little issues.
Thanks but I'm still looking for a very easy way to do the root. I don't know why(may be I'm afraid) but I still hesitate to root my hero. I'll think about it again, thank again.
Following that link pulser gave will give the easiest way to root your hero.
Its thanks to that I'm able to root it with no problems whatsoever.
Good Luck!! Don't let yourself stay unrooted!!!
Ok. I'll try later as the villainrom web site is not reachable now.
rapsass said:
Ok. I'll try later as the villainrom web site is not reachable now.
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Hmm. Are you having trouble too getting onto the site?
Here's the instructions as posted.
Hi all,
I believe I have managed to find a way to root the 2.1 RUU for GSM Hero, completely using the work of wag3slav3 over at XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724741), so thanks to him
I took his Droid Eris root and used the correct files for our Hero, and thanks to daentech on IRC, we tested the process and it worked. Here are the conditions used in the test:
1) GSM HTC Hero installed with the 2.1 ROM based on RUU (on this occasion an update.zip was used, as the user involved didn't want to lose root obviously). That zip is unrooted and stock, taken straight from the RUU and converted to update.zip.
2) Booted into ROM, and enabled USB debugging. ADB was installed and set up on this machine, as per this guide - http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
3) Then downloaded this file: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/uploads/GSMRoot.zip
4) Extract it to a folder on your computer. Open the command prompt using Start > Run > cmd.exe (and press enter)
5) use cd to get into the folder you stored the extracted files.
6) Run the command "runindos.bat"
(If you use linux, put adb in your path folder, and then download this shell script: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/uploads/runinlinuxadb.sh and execute it as normal. Rest will be same as in windows. )
7) Ideally, the phone should sit there for a bit, with some things appearing on screen like
Files copied and permissions set, rebooting HTC Andriod 2.1
Your phone will now reboot into normal mode, then reboot into recovery mode
If it does not reboot the second time, wait 10 minutes and manually reboot and begin again
Your phone is now rebooting in Rooted Recovery mode, do a backup and load yourROMs
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And it will reboot a couple of times. You will hopefully end up sitting in recovery with a blue 'care bear' in the background
If so, you now have a custom recovery installed. Do a nandroid, and flash a custom ROM like VillainROM 12 or whatever. You should now have root.
8) To further enhance the usefulness of recovery flash VR 12 from here: http://villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1807 which includes a modified recovery that wipes better than the stock Amon-Ra
If you don't get it to work, please post any errors or details of what happens, and copy and paste your entire command prompt window contents into a
Code:
[/quote] box in the forum window so we can see what's happening.
Hope this works
[size=3]PS. Here are some ROM links for you.
http://villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=1807 - VillainROM 12 (Full Sense 2.1 ROM)
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=2844 - FroydVillain 1.1.0 (Vanilla 2.2 Froyo ROM)[/size]
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If you can't download the file, get it from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7618177/GSMRoot.zip
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Oh man thank you. I wonder if I must install ADB to root my phone. I ask this because I still can't reach villainrom web site to check this guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
rapsass said:
Oh man thank you. I wonder if I must install ADB to root my phone. I ask this because I still can't reach villainrom web site to check this guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1735
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If you find the user btdag, his signature has the same guide, as he wrote it on both sites. I just use that link as it's easier to find.
pulser_g2 said:
If you find the user btdag, his signature has the same guide, as he wrote it on both sites. I just use that link as it's easier to find.
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I would love to take credit for that guide but the user ante0 created it (such a simple method I overlooked). Here is it quoted. It is missing pictures but should make enough sense (i hope). It is highly recommended to have the latest HTC Sync installed (link in my sig) for this guide.
Tools needed:
Android SDK (Links below)
HTC Sync (Links below)
Winrar - to extract Android's SDK files.
Patience and time.
1. Getting ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
Okay. You now need to get ADB, which is a part of android's SDK. It can be obtained here http://developer.android.com/sdk/downlo ... indows.zip
or if it's updated when you read this you can go here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and download it. Get the Windows version if you use a windows PC.
Next we need to "install" it. This is done by simply extracting it to your harddrive (Install WinRar, then rightclick on the zip file). I chose C:\android-sdk-windows\. (Actually I chose C:\, the folder in the zip is named android-sdk-windows, so it goes there by default.)
After that is done we are now done with the "installing" part.
2. Setting up environment variables (access adb from outside of \sdk\tools directory.)
Now that we have extracted all files we need to set up environment variables to make our lives easier.
I always do this, because if you don't you need to be in the sdk\tools folder at all times...
Okay, so here we go...
Windows XP:
Rightclick on "My computer" and select "Properties".
click on the "Advanced" tab in the box that appears, looks like the pic below.
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Click on the button named "Environment Variables".
Now, doubleclick on the text entry named "Path" in the lower list box.
at the end of it, enter "might\have\other\entries\before\;C:\Path\To\SDK\Tools".
In my "path" it looks like this ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\".
(";" is required at the start so windows knows it's a new entry.)
Click on OK to exit out of the dialog, then OK again to get out of My computer's properties.
Now we have it set up.
Windows 7/Vista:
This is similar to Windows XP's setup of environment variables.
Rightclick on "My computer" and select Properties.
In the System window that appears click on "Advanced System settings" located in the left list.
Click on the Advanced tab in the box that appears, then on the "environment variables" button.
Same thing here. Doubleclick on "Path" located in the lower list box.
At the end of it, enter "might\have\other\entries\before\;C:\Path\To\SDK\Tools".
In my "path" it looks like this ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\".
(";" is required at the start so windows knows it's a new entry.)
Now click on OK, then OK again to exit.
Alright, all set up!
3. Making sure USB works...
Use this guide: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=379
4. Using ADB
I won't list all commands you can use here. I will only list some examples...
Remember to plug your phone in your usb cable (I've forgotten sometimes... lol)
Start by opening a command prompt.
This is done by opening up the startmenu then click on "Run..." (Alternative way: Windowskey + R).
In the "Run..." box, enter "cmd" without quotes.
If you have some knowledge of using a cmd prompt you don't need to read the next part.
To navigate you mainly use the commands CD and DIR.
Here's an image of what it looks like
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C:\Documents and settings\jwork> tells you what your current working folder is.
To get out of it, use the command "cd ..".
This will go back one folder, so your new location will be C:\Documents and settings>
One more "cd .." will take you to C:\.
Now, lets say you have a folder named Images in C:\. To enter it you use "cd Images".
If you want to list all files in that folder, enter the command "dir".
Now you might have a image named image01.jpg in that folder, that you want to get to your phone.
Use the command adb push image01.jpg /sdcard/
It should notify you now if the push was successful.
You can check if the image is on your sdcard by using the command "adb shell ls /sdcard/".
That should conclude this guide...
One more thing, if you just enter "adb" it will show a list of all commands with descriptions.
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Have you ever heard of Universal Androot? It is only one click away to root your hero2.1.
It's working on my hero.
Universal Androot? Never heard of it. But it looks great and easy. Can I also install another firmware after I root my device with it?
Can I install another firmware like FroydVillain 1.2.2 OTA on my hero after rooted it with this application?
If it installs a custom recovery image then yes you should be able to. If not try installing ClockworkMod and then installing AmonRA - once you have root.
You are the best. Thank you.
Application thread in the Nexus forum. Worked on my Hero 2.1 for instant root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
HTC Thunderbolt Windows One Click Root
This is a simple batch file that will guide you in rooting your device.
It is pretty easy to follow along but please take your time and read everything. It has only been tested a few times so please report any errors or issues you find.
Huge thanks to NetForce-TX on IRC for testing along with helping, I owe you!
Also thanks to Jcase for guidance
TeamAndIRC and Captainkrtek (Me) are NOT responsible for any bricks, fires, or damaged/broken hardware due to this process
If you wish to read the batch files contents either open it with notepad or check the pastebin
Instructions are included in the file when running it along with where to get the necessary files.
Prerequisites:
Drivers Installed & Working
SDK Installed with ADB
Exploits.zip with contents extracted to your ADB dir
PG05IMG.zip
Downgrade RUU
A Thunderbolt running 605.6 or 605.9 Firmware
You can download the OneClickRoot here
I will update this from time to time if needed, If you have issues with the batch file please PM me on XDA or find me on irc.andirc.net #Thunderbolt.
I will not reply to your PM if you want me to help you root your phone!
UPDATE: If SU acts up (IE: Force closes) flash this via CWM
Reserved for Linux version
Wow, looks easy! But I'm glad I did it through ADB. Nice job!
pinhead875 said:
Wow, looks easy! But I'm glad I did it through ADB. Nice job!
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Thanks! It is pretty simple, only a few things you have to do manually (no possible workaround) such as flashing from the bootloader.
Anyone try this yet?
sent using Tapatalk on the TB.
egeorgia said:
Anyone try this yet?
sent using Tapatalk on the TB.
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Already a few people have tested it, all successes
so we set the phone to debug mode and the usb mode to just charging?
i was going to to the other root ;set up my ADB earlier but chickened out... i already have the files downloaded
Cg006 said:
so we set the phone to debug mode and the usb mode to just charging?
i was going to to the ot her root and set up my abd earlier but chickened out... i already have the files downloaded
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Yeah exactly, just debug and charging, until you have to copy over the roms then you will set the USB mode to mount SD
I did the long method but I missed the step to get s-off. Can I still use the one click root method sk I can obtain s-off?
alphatectz said:
I did the long method but I missed the step to get s-off. Can I still use the one click root method sk I can obtain s-off?
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Yes you can, but I reccomend unrooting whatever you have done so far using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
Captainkrtek said:
Yes you can, but I reccomend unrooting whatever you have done so far using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
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Ok, I'll unroot and use the one click method. Thx
can we get a poll maybe to see success rate
Can we get a Step by Step Instruction Guide? it would be nice for us beginners
ok so after i choose my path where my android sdk platform tools folder is i get
Pushing files via ADB...
This process may take some time, if it takes longer than 30 seconds
Make sure the drivers are install and USB debugging is on.
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'busybox': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'misc.img': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/psneuter: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
so what did i do wrong? i get my serial number when i get type adb devices....
b33zy682 said:
ok so after i choose my path where my android sdk platform tools folder is i get
Pushing files via ADB...
This process may take some time, if it takes longer than 30 seconds
Make sure the drivers are install and USB debugging is on.
cannot stat 'psneuter': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'busybox': No such file or directory
cannot stat 'misc.img': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/psneuter: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
so what did i do wrong? i get my serial number when i get type adb devices....
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You need to put the contents of exploits.zip in the same directory ADB is in
ok what in that zip needs to go where?
Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?
b33zy682 said:
ok what in that zip needs to go where?
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take everything that is in exploits.zip and move it to your android sdk directory specifically the location of adb.exe (will either be in platform-tools or tools) as for the two RUUs, they can be anywhere but you will have to move them at one point to your SD card. That is about it
Cg006 said:
Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?
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Yes you should
Cg006 said:
Phone Has been Succesfully Rooted.
Did most of the steps while doing some WoW Raiding. lol
Thank you so much.... now.. should i flash a new rom on this baby?
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damn right! lol
UPDATED XOOM FLASHING GUIDE 02/02/12
I recently bought a US Xoom MZ604 and had trouble flashing it initially. I came to a realization that the newer models of Xoom reinstalls the Stock Recovery after you flash a custom Recovery (eg. CWM, Rogue Recovery etc). This is uber frustrating for newer Xoom owners, especially those who are new to the flashing community, simply because you don not know exactly what's going on.
Also, I could not find any proper, full and updated guide to flashing your Xoom. So i decided to take the initiative to do so.
WARNING: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOUR XOOM TURNS INTO A USELESS BRICK. BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE, YOU WILL VOID YOUR XOOM WARRANTY WITH MOTOROLA. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED TO EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE. STRICTLY FOLLOW THIS GUIDE AND I ASSURE YOU, NOTHING WOULD GO WRONG.
In order to follow this guide, you need fundamental knowledge of ADB and Fastboot for Android. Search around the forum for this knowledge.
STEP 1: Obtaining Required Materials
a.) Download the latest version of Android SDK from HERE and install it into your the root of your C: drive.
b.) Download the latest version of Java SE from HERE and install.
c.) Download and Install the latest version of Motorola USB Drivers from HERE.
STEP 2: Unlocking your Bootloader
What is a Bootloader?
In literal terms, bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. The concept of bootloaders is universal to virtually all Operating systems that inculcates operating systems on your PC, laptop, smartphones, and other such devices. Bootloaders basically package the instructions to boot operating system kernel and most of them also have their own debugging or modification environment. As the bootloader kicks off before any piece of software on your device, it makes it extremely processor specific and every motherboard has it’s own bootloader. Source: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-bootloader-and-how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-android-phones-complete-guide/
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1.) Make sure your Xoom is turned on. Connect it to your PC via USB.
2.) On your PC, open up File Explorer and Browse to:
C:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
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3.) In that directory, make sure nothing is selected, SHIFT+Right Click into empty space and select "Open command window here".
4.) Command Prompt will open up. Type the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
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Your XOOM will reboot into the bootloader showing "Starting Fastboot Support Protocol".
6.) Type the following command into the Command Prompt to unlock your bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
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7.) Read the warning and follow the instructions on the Xoom Tablet itself from this point onwards. Use the Volume Down key to navigate to 'Accept' the agreement and press Volume Up to select.
8.) Once selected, your Xoom will now unlock and format itself, meaning, all data will be cleared and you will back to a factory rest.
9.) Reboot your Xoom with the following command:
fastboot reboot
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10.) Exit Command Prompt.
STEP 3: Rooting your Xoom
1.) Download the latest version of "Universal Xoom Root" from this thread. Place the .ZIP file into the root of your SD card.
2. Download this version of "ClockworkMod Recovery - Modified for Motorola Xoom" and place it into this directory:
C:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
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This will your new Recovery. MAKE SURE THAT IT IS IN .IMG FORMAT.
2.) With your Xoom still connected to your PC, type the following commands into Command Prompt (open up using the same method as STEP 1) to install your new Recovery.
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
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3.) Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.
Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery. If you miss this window and somehow end up booting your Xoom normally, repeat from STEP 3, section 2 onwards again. DO NOT CLOSE THE COMMAND PROMPT WINDOW.
4.)To root your Xoom, please perform the following:
"install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.
Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select
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After the root flashes itself, DO NOT REBOOT YOUR XOOM!
5.) Now you have to rename the 2 notorious files, that reinstall your Stock Recovery over CWM, into a format that is unreadable by the bootloader. In the already opened Command Prompt, type the following commands:
adb remount
adb shell mv /system/recovery-from-boot.p /system/recovery-from-boot.p.old
adb shell mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.old
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6.) Reboot with CWM. Let your Xoom boot normally.
To test whether the root and flashing of CWM has been successful, type the following into your command prompt:
adb reboot recovery
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If you are able to access the new Recovery, CONGRATULATIONS, you have successfully UNLOCKED & ROOTED your Xoom.
I would like to thank the Xoom Android community for your valuable commitment to into Xoom Android Development. Without you guys, the Xoom wouldn't feel much powerful in terms of usage. Also, I'd like to extend my gratitude to okantomi for his help when I first started out.
Those those experienced users of Xoom, please kindly help the newbies like me answer their questions in this thread. Could I also request the mods to sticky this thread for reference.
NOTE: For users who would like to revert to the original recovery, type the following into ADB: (tip provided by wontoniii)
adb shell mv /system/recovery-from-boot.p.old /system/recovery-from-boot.p
adb shell mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.old /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
adb reboot
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Reference Threads:
1.) [Recovery] ClockworkMod 3.2.0.0 (R4c) Modded for Internal media [UPDATED 10/6]
2.) [ROM][Nightly][ICS] Team Eos WiFi Nightlies (Wingray/MZ604)
3.) [Root] Universal Xoom Root - ANY XOOM ANY UPDATE
Just my opinion, I would not recommend to everybody the step3/point6 as you do it...
I would just do something like:
adb remount
adb shell mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.old
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This can be easily reverted with:
adb remount
adb shell mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.old /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
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In case someone could want the old recovery back without flashing anything
wontoniii said:
Just my opinion, I would not recommend to everybody the step3/point6 as you do it...
I would just do something like:
This can be easily reverted with:
In case someone could want the old recovery back without flashing anything
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I believe your method is better, at least there's still a recovery to revert to in case something goes wrong. I'll add it to the guide. Thanks for the suggestion!
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
My tool can do it automatically, check on the signature LordAIOTool, and if you guys can please test and tell me the results
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wontoniii said:
Just my opinion, I would not recommend to everybody the step3/point6 as you do it...
I would just do something like:
This can be easily reverted with:
In case someone could want the old recovery back without flashing anything
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I liked your idea too, will put on my tool (can I?)
XxLordxX said:
I liked your idea too, will put on my tool (can I?)
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Sure, no prob
Thread moved to General.
This seams to be a good guide can anyone tell me if it works it is more detailed than the other guide ???? and why was it moved to general
This guide is great and easy and very updated i dont know why other people dont use it. One thing tho you should be more clear on how to reboot into recovery tell them to press volume up + power then let go then wait three seconds and after logo and press only the volume down
Having a problem with using your guide
Ok, I'm a noob. I am probably missing something simple. When I type "adb reboot bootloader" at the command prompt it says "Device not found." My Xoom is connected via USB (Same cable it came with). Xoom appears in my explorer window I can browse through the files; I even transferred files to the SD card. It is just not detected from the command prompt window when I start the unlocking procedure. Any assistance would be appreciated. Using Xoom 4G, Android 3.2.4; Windows 7
Make sure that adb debugging is checked. You can find this under Applications > Development settings.
Before you type, check if your device is listed
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adb devices
This should list your device.
dstruble said:
Ok, I'm a noob. I am probably missing something simple. When I type "adb reboot bootloader" at the command prompt it says "Device not found." My Xoom is connected via USB (Same cable it came with). Xoom appears in my explorer window I can browse through the files; I even transferred files to the SD card. It is just not detected from the command prompt window when I start the unlocking procedure. Any assistance would be appreciated. Using Xoom 4G, Android 3.2.4; Windows 7
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kewlguru said:
Make sure that adb debugging is checked. You can find this under Applications > Development settings.
Before you type, check if your device is listed
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adb devices
This should list your device.
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That did the trick I figured it was something simple like that. Thanks for the help.
Superb Guide!
Many thanks, I spent the best part of a day trying various methods but found this to be the most n00b friendly
1 point it may be worth adding is to use adb you must have java installed on your pc, without you get error "adb.exe is not a valid win32 application"
first time root/flash rom question
Hi all..to start with sorry if im asking in the wrong place. I have a stock Xoom with an unmodded ICS I also own the Bionic. Also I have never rooted or flashed anything so I am a super noob (soon to change though).
I wated to be able to have USB host functionality and be able to have SD card read/write assess so last week I started searching Google which led me to this wonderful sight of great help. There might be too much help because after tons of reading there is more than one way to do what I want. Can someone please point me in the best way to root and which rom I should use that will give me the least about of trouble.
Thanks in advance
Don_Don said:
Hi all..to start with sorry if im asking in the wrong place. I have a stock Xoom with an unmodded ICS I also own the Bionic. Also I have never rooted or flashed anything so I am a super noob (soon to change though).
I wated to be able to have USB host functionality and be able to have SD card read/write assess so last week I started searching Google which led me to this wonderful sight of great help. There might be too much help because after tons of reading there is more than one way to do what I want. Can someone please point me in the best way to root and which rom I should use that will give me the least about of trouble.
Thanks in advance
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Ihave similar story m8. I spent the majority of yesterday reading and learning how to root. This is by far the easiest guide to follow to ulock and root your xoom.
I just want to correct a small error here.
In Step 6 of Step 3, you say you want to check and make sure that the new bootloader is on there correctly.
I think you mean to say check and make sure the new "Recovery" is on there and the adb command would be "adb reboot recovery".
Am I wrong? If so, please disregard.
At which point do I back up data already on Xoom? Will there be any data loss?
Don_Don said:
At which point do I back up data already on Xoom? Will there be any data loss?
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You have to backup your data before unlocking the bootloader, which is the VERY FIRST step.
gbenj said:
I just want to correct a small error here.
In Step 6 of Step 3, you say you want to check and make sure that the new bootloader is on there correctly.
I think you mean to say check and make sure the new "Recovery" is on there and the adb command would be "adb reboot recovery".
Am I wrong? If so, please disregard.
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Yes you are right. Thanks for pointing that it, it could have confused some. I'll rectify that right away.
Ok so I have a question about this rooting process and I haven't seen the answer yet. My question is will this process work weather your xoom is running ICS or HC?
TADitto said:
Ok so I have a question about this rooting process and I haven't seen the answer yet. My question is will this process work weather your xoom is running ICS or HC?
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Yes, this process will work regardless of your OS.
Having just purchased another Atrix that was running stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 (4.5.141), I was frustrated by the lack of a complete rooting guide and appropriate files. There is a guide in this forum (Link) which is based on an article from Android Advice (Link), but I noticed that both lack a lot of basic information for the inexperienced user. Also, the zip file available from Android Advice was missing a key file (Superuser!). So, I made a guide.
This may look complicated, but is super easy. If you don't feel comfortable using this method, you can use this automated tool (yes, it works on 4.5.141). It won't be as satisfying, or even feel good. You won't learn anything, but you will be rooted. Download tool here (link in OP is broken).
Pre-work:
1) Read the xda Atrix Beginners Guide (then read it again)! (Link)
2) Download and install 7zip. (Link)
3) If they are not already installed on your PC, download and install the Atrix drivers for Windows. (Link)
4) Download the attached files (sorry, had to break them in to two files due to forum size constraints). Create a new folder on your hard drive named "Android" (c:\Android). Extract both attached zip files to this folder (all the files need to be in "Android", not in a sub folder).
5) On your phone go to Settings, Applications, Development, then tick USB Debugging.
Notes:
Do not type quotes.
After each command hit enter.
Be mindful of spaces.
You can simply copy each command and paste in to the command prompt.
If you encounter any errors after entering a command, just ignore and keep going (assuming you entered the command properly).
Work:
1) Attach your phone to the PC via USB. In the USB settings make sure USB Mass Storage is selected.
2) Reboot phone while holding volume down until you see "fastboot".
3) Press volume up to initiate fastboot.
4) On your PC click the Start menu, then in the search box type "cmd"
5) In the command prompt type "cd c:/android"
6) "fastboot.exe flash preinstall preinstall.img"
7) "fastboot.exe reboot"
8) Wait for phone to reboot.
9) "adb shell"
10) "/preinstall/dosu". If you get an error (I did), type "/preinstall/su"
11) "/bin/mount -o remount,rw /system"
12) cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/"
13) "chmod 6755 /system/bin/su"
14) "PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk"
15) Reboot phone.
16) On your phone go to your apps and make sure the Superuser icon is there. Open the app, go to settings, then update the SU binary.
17) Open a terminal emulator, then type "su" and hit enter. You should see "#" if you are rooted. Or, download Root Checker from the Play Store.
My phone rebooted itself after step 11, so I had to re-open the adb shell.
I copied and pasted the text from the command prompt for reference (attached).
If I missed anything or have any errors, let me know and I will update the post.
Good luck!
Note: If you experience problems with updating superuser after rooting, try going in to Manage Applications and clear Superuser data. If that doesn't work go to the Play Store and Install Superuser Update Fixer.
Downloads:
My Atrix AFH Folder
*****
Thanksssss
Just want to show my appreciation. Your guide followed step by step worked flawlessly on my atrix. Ive been trying to root this darn thing for about a week and a half with no luck. found your guide and worked perfect first time around. Thanks..
David
Thanks for the information. Just wanted to do this, and while reading the procedure, I found that there is no Superuser.apk in the attachments. Do I have to get it from some other place.
Thanks
upndwn4par said:
Having just purchased another Atrix that was running stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 (4.5.141), I was frustrated by the lack of a complete rooting guide and appropriate files. There is a guide in this forum (Link) which is based on an article from Android Advice (Link), but I noticed that both lack a lot of basic information for the inexperienced user. Also, the zip file available from Android Advice was missing a key file (Superuser!). So, I made a guide.
Remember to click THANKS if this guide helped you!
Pre-work:
1) Read the xda Atrix Noob Guide (then read it again)! Link
2) Download and install 7zip. Link
3) If they are not already installed on your PC, download and install the Atrix drivers for Windows. Link.
4) Download the attached files (sorry, had to break them in to two files due to forum size constraints). Create a new folder on your hard drive named "Android" (c:\Android). Extract both attached zip files to this folder (all the files need to be in "Android", not in a sub folder).
5) On your phone go to Settings, Applications, Development, then tick USB Debugging.
Notes:
Do not type quotes.
After each command hit enter.
Be mindful of spaces.
Work:
1) Attach your phone to the PC via USB. In the USB settings make sure USB Mass Storage is selected.
2) Reboot phone while holding volume down.
3) Press volume up to initiate fastboot.
4) On your PC click the Start menu, then in the search box type "cmd"
5) In the command prompt type "cd c:/android"
6) "fastboot.exe flash preinstall preinstall.img"
7) "fastboot.exe reboot"
8) Wait for phone to reboot.
9) "adb shell"
10) "/preinstall/dosu". If you get an error (I did), type "/preinstall/su"
11) "/bin/mount -o remount,rw /system"
12) cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/"
13) "chmod 6755 /system/bin/su"
14) "PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk"
15) Reboot phone.
16) On your phone go to your apps and make sure the Superuser icon is there. Open the app, go to settings, then update the SU binary.
My phone rebooted itself after step 11, so I had to re-open the adb shell.
I copied and pasted the text from the command prompt for reference (attached).
If I missed anything or have any errors, let me know and I will update the post.
Good luck!
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RE super user pkg.
aksma said:
Thanks for the information. Just wanted to do this, and while reading the procedure, I found that there is no Superuser.apk in the attachments. Do I have to get it from some other place.
Thanks
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Well for me what happen is down at the bottom he has two links for two of the files you need to zip. in one of those, there is a superuser file. When doing the cmd commands at the end you will end up installing the superuser. The best thing to do which really helped me was to download the command prompt text file, that way you can mimic exactly what you see. Hope this helps.
-David
Thanks David, I just started doing the same. Lets see how it goes.
good luck
aksma said:
Thanks David, I just started doing the same. Lets see how it goes.
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no problem. Believe me i was in the same position. I must of tried rooting mine like 15 times to no avail ,then i found this thread and it worked.
Worked like a Champ!! Thanks David... Was quick and easy.. ..
excellent
aksma said:
Worked like a Champ!! Thanks David... Was quick and easy.. ..
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Good deal. So glad i found this thread haha.
Glad I could help!
good one.
Thanks a lot
was so expected that this guide
Going to give it a try
I read through everything and think I have somewhat of a clue on what I need to do..LOL. Whatever the results I will post back and let you know. I have had my atrix since it was first released and have never had the time to root it as I cannot be without a phone couldn't take a chance.
I retire soon so hopefully will have more time to get invovled in things as this is a great forum.
Mac
Thanks!
Rooted phone
dmacdog said:
I read through everything and think I have somewhat of a clue on what I need to do..LOL. Whatever the results I will post back and let you know. I have had my atrix since it was first released and have never had the time to root it as I cannot be without a phone couldn't take a chance.
I retire soon so hopefully will have more time to get invovled in things as this is a great forum.
Mac
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Welcome to the wonderful world of messing with your phone!
You really can't harm your phone trying to root it. If you type a command wrong, just re-type it. No worries. There are lots of good guides out there for whatever you want to do. The noob guide (linked on the first page) is a great place to start. And there are plenty of members willing to help.
Let us know how things go!
thanks
that was cool!
very usefull!! thank you!
very useful
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condor7272 said:
that was cool!
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Yes it is. Awesome feeling to look in your app drawer and see this:
THANKS!!
upndwn4par said:
Welcome to the wonderful world of messing with your phone!
You really can't harm your phone trying to root it. If you type a command wrong, just re-type it. No worries. There are lots of good guides out there for whatever you want to do. The noob guide (linked on the first page) is a great place to start. And there are plenty of members willing to help.
Let us know how things go!
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followed the directions and am now rooted!!
next to look for boot load unlock - not sure why but 'im gonna figure it out - and then an ics rom or wait for the q3 'official' motorola release . . . decisions
1iJakk said:
followed the directions and am now rooted!!
next to look for boot load unlock - not sure why but 'im gonna figure it out - and then an ics rom or wait for the q3 'official' motorola release . . . decisions
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Don't unlock your bootloader if you think you will want official Moto ICS update (major hard brick risk).