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Cant seem to root my phone help

i updated to the latest ota and and when i try to use the oneclick and it just stops at running psneuter and just stays there forever i tried shell root and same thing
i am running in debug and have all drivers soooo....

here ya go..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060

Will try tomorrow thanks
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[Q] needs alittle help with root

So I picked up an ATT Atrix 4g the other day and I love it! Last cell's were a BlackBerry and before that an iPhone. Android OS blows those away. So I am the tinkering type and want to root and use custom ROM (greyblur). Currently I am upto date (version 4.1.83). From what I read here, I need to flash back to 1.26 via this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072). Installed RSDlite, passworded file, removed sim card, memory card, booted with RSD support, opened RSDlite, selected file (extracted to c:\GladRoot...also tried directly into c, Start. Created the image, it rebooted my atrix, and then the Status threw this message:
"Failed flashing process. failed flashing process. Phone did not re-enumerate after RAM-downloader was sent. (0x703E); phone disconnected.
Progress: Exectuded 100%
Result: FAIL
So was am I missing here? I am on version 4.1.83, but there is reference to 1.2.6 and 1.5.2...I assume these numbers are the firmware revision/version? So as I take it I need to "downgrade" from 4.1.83 to 1.26....? I am kinda lost here. Any help in the right direction would be great.

Look here to root your Atrix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060

1) Where can I verify that I am on 1.2.6 on my Atrix?
2) I ran the gladroot.bat as admin (win7 user) and got:
waiting for root access to kick in...
psneuter failed to execute properly
I extracted gladroot to c:\gladroot
Any thoughts?

Did you try to use Gingerbreak?
This is really easy, i got no problem with that...
Also, I think you need to install motorola usb windows driver to use rsdlite...

No I didnt try gingerbreak.
I do have the Moto USB drivers installed.

Settings>about phone>build number
Will show if you are on 4.1.26
When it comes to the psneuter fail, I had an issue with that too I believe. Try battery pull/restart. Make sure phone is fully charged. Make sure to right click and run it as admin. Other then that, I don't know what else to suggest.
Edit: if you have any system apps frozen with titanium backup, try unfreezing them and also make sure you have the home motoblur launcher unfrozen if you are flashing an sbf.
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lhurtado said:
Did you try to use Gingerbreak?
This is really easy, i got no problem with that...
Also, I think you need to install motorola usb windows driver to use rsdlite...
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Please tell me a way to unroot after rooting with ginger break?
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Jazor28 said:
Please tell me a way to unroot after rooting with ginger break?
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Flash sbf.
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why do not root with gingerbreak?
briefmobile[dot]com/motorola-atrix-4g-root - this is even a link i found on xda-dev
i want my device rooted too, but noneed to flash back, flash up, flash back blabla?
gingerbreak sounds much more easier for me - why you guys recommend gladroot? whats the diffrence? is gingerbreak that bad?

Backing out gingerbreak - "flash sbf"?
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Flash sbf.
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So what does this really mean? I used gingerbreak after superoneclick hung on psneuter. Phone rebooted after gingerbreak, but superuser app was nowhwere to be seen. I got cold feet and did a factory reset thinking this was all I needed to undo what gingerbreak (and superioneclick?) did. EasyTether now hangs when disabling to I think something is broken.

using gingerbreak to root is real simple I can't post a URL, but briefmobile has instructions on how to do so using gingerbreak. briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root

Gingerbreak and Gladroot are equally good. Some don't like Gingerbreak as it can wipe internal sdcard.
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[Q] Z4 Root Issues

I have bought a DroidX and I'm trying to run Z4 root with no luck. I have downloaded and I have USB debugging turned on. When I try to do a permanent root it goes to the aquiring root shell it pops me back to the app drawer and thats it. My phone never restarts and when I try to open Z4 back it force closed and I have to reboot my phone. Any ideas on what may be happening. Thanks

Are you on gingerbread? If so, z4root doesn't work

I was using Z4 and now on gingerbread 2.3.3 it wont work. Should i uninstall z4 root or just leave it

badmaro said:
I was using Z4 and now on gingerbread 2.3.3 it wont work. Should i uninstall z4 root or just leave it
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it's useless on gb, so i would uninstall.

If you want Root on GB
Linux CD method
For those of you that are not very up on linux, the link below guides you into making a linux CD that you can insert into your windows laptop and contains all the programs you need to sbf your droid x back to froyo. You can then root it and upgrade to GB rooted using the 2 file method. It's almost idiot proof and the instructions are pretty good. If you can burn an ISO file onto a cd or usb drive and get your computer to boot from it then you should be able to sbf in about 10 minutes.
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/28/download-official-droidx-gingerbread-4-5-596-for-rooted-users/
You will lose your data but you can get root back in GB. Once you SBF, you can use the 2 file method to get rooted GB installed

Your link comes up as page not found.
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Links are fixed.

GingerBreak seems to work... why else would it be in the DX Wiki?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
DX Wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Droid_X

Lofi Goosh said:
GingerBreak seems to work... why else would it be in the DX Wiki?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
DX Wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Droid_X
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Nothing works if you take the OTA.

Rooting question

Im trying to root my D2. Followed the guide on TheUnlockr. Got to one of the final steps (the one where it tells you to download ConnectBot and type cd /data/local/tmp, enter, ./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin).
That works for me. Then it says something like "forked xxxx children". Then I type exit, and it freezes til it force closes. I can't reopen the app after. I have to uninstall/reinstall and usually pull the battery.
I've tried different terminal emulators as well; they all do the same thing.
Has anyone else rooted using this method? am I doing something wrong? Btw, I have a Droid 2 Global (if it matters) running 2.3
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Try this one instead:
http://www.psouza4.com/droid3/
That, or search for Z4Root, it will root a Froyo Droid 2 or D2G, but if you already ran the OTA GB update it will not, you'd need the method above.

Thanks, I'll check it out in a little bit. I did use the Z4 method prior to the recent OTA update. It said it worked, but I couldn't flash a custom rom. Also, when I used a Root Checker from the Market, it said I wasn't rooted either. This is all before I updated.
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Edit: That one-click method didn't work either. It went through, rebooted my phone three times, and said it should be rooted. I used that Root Check app, and it said I didn't have root access. Also went to use Barnacle Wi-Fi Tethering, and that said I didn't have root either, even though I have SU on my phone.

Driveshaft said:
Thanks, I'll check it out in a little bit. I did use the Z4 method prior to the recent OTA update. It said it worked, but I couldn't flash a custom rom. Also, when I used a Root Checker from the Market, it said I wasn't rooted either. This is all before I updated.
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Edit: That one-click method didn't work either. It went through, rebooted my phone three times, and said it should be rooted. I used that Root Check app, and it said I didn't have root access. Also went to use Barnacle Wi-Fi Tethering, and that said I didn't have root either, even though I have SU on my phone.
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I would SBF back to Froyo and run the OTA again, that will guarantee the root is removed. Then use the link I provided and you should have SU. Running Z4 might have corrupted some files since it's not compatible with OTA GB.

How do u go back to froyo
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dvtmg704 said:
How do u go back to froyo
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17244062&postcount=2

[SOLVED] Root defy without USB connection

Hi guys, My defy's micro USB port is not working after taking it underwater. PC doesn't detect my mobile when I connect mobile via USB. Suprisingly though it detected the mobile when i flashed SBF. It detects the mobile in bootloader mode. Now when i'm trying to root my phone with superoneclick it is not detecting the phone. Is there any other way to root the defy without the need of USB connection. Thanks..

mayur2j said:
Hi guys, My defy's micro USB port is not working after taking it underwater. PC doesn't detect my mobile when I connect mobile via USB. Suprisingly though it detected the mobile when i flashed SBF. It detects the mobile in bootloader mode. Now when i'm trying to root my phone with superoneclick it is not detecting the phone. Is there any other way to root the defy without the need of USB connection. Thanks..
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I don't think so. Z4root and Universal Androot used to work a long long long time ago, but for most people it's no longer a viable method. They were designed for devices running 2.1 and lower, and some running very early builds of froyo. No harm in trying though.
You can also try a rooted sbf. They didn't work for me; after one successful flash, all the subsequent ones gave me a bootloader error. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691901
EDIT: if rsd is detecting, then probably you don't have the proper drivers needed. Get them on Motorola's site. Device Manager will install the proper drivers during its own installation. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481

mayur2j said:
Hi guys, My defy's micro USB port is not working after taking it underwater. PC doesn't detect my mobile when I connect mobile via USB. Suprisingly though it detected the mobile when i flashed SBF. It detects the mobile in bootloader mode. Now when i'm trying to root my phone with superoneclick it is not detecting the phone. Is there any other way to root the defy without the need of USB connection. Thanks..
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Use Framaroot. Search it here on xda.
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cyrusct82 said:
Use Framaroot. Search it here on xda.
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Thanks man, it worked. I had tried z4root and gingerbreak earlier but they didn't work. Framroot did it in milliseconds. Best root method ever. Thanks again

mayur2j said:
Thanks man, it worked. I had tried z4root and gingerbreak earlier but they didn't work. Framroot did it in milliseconds. Best root method ever. Thanks again
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I have few doubts regarding this..
Is it necessary to install both superuser and su binary from Framroot? Also do i need to install busybox after this?

mayur2j said:
Thanks man, it worked. I had tried z4root and gingerbreak earlier but they didn't work. Framroot did it in milliseconds. Best root method ever. Thanks again
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Nice to see it works. I've always used Doomlord's Zergrush b/c I have a pc. The names of the exploits used in the Framaroot are hilarious:laugh:
mayur2j said:
I have few doubts regarding this..
Is it necessary to install both superuser and su binary from Framroot? Also do i need to install busybox after this?
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Without superuser, there's no point to rooting. So yes, and Framaroot should do it just fine. Same goes for su binary, root may not work without an updated binary. For busybox, some apps like Rom Toolbox will require it, but some will not. No harm in installing busybox anyway