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Mytouch 3g OTA 2.2.1 Root Question

I have a couple of questions regarding rooting. I downloaded the OTA 2.2.1 and everything installed fine. I came from the Cyanogenmod 2.2, but I havent been able to root the OTA 2.2.1.
I've tried the Superonelick.exe but i've been having problems with the program freezing. Also tried the Z4 Root which didnt seem to work.
I have a flashed version of the Droid X keyboard but i cant load this thing. i have the .apk and the .so and i was told to push these files to system/lib but i keep getting the read only error when i use Linda File magager.
Any help appreciated.

stevew84 said:
I have a couple of questions regarding rooting. I downloaded the OTA 2.2.1 and everything installed fine. I came from the Cyanogenmod 2.2, but I havent been able to root the OTA 2.2.1.
I've tried the Superonelick.exe but i've been having problems with the program freezing. Also tried the Z4 Root which didnt seem to work.
I have a flashed version of the Droid X keyboard but i cant load this thing. i have the .apk and the .so and i was told to push these files to system/lib but i keep getting the read only error when i use Linda File magager.
Any help appreciated.
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to get root just downlod this UniversalAndroot_1.6.1.apk from here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598 )
install the app with linda and click the root button and you are then done as far as the keyboard you should be able to install that .apk with linda just click on it and install hope this helps you out

Really huh I been trying to get the droidx keyboard on my phone but it always force closes well I'll try that Linda file manager way
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Yeah I tried it but I only get fcs when I try to use it....oh well Linda is a good app though
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butch87402 said:
Yeah I tried it but I only get fcs when I try to use it....oh well Linda is a good app though
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i dont think it will work fully with froyo it was ported to eclair but didn't say anything about froyo support

ive got a my touch 3g 3.5mm and when i gt to use the universal it ses failed ne ideas???

There's a guide on the first page to root.

i used theunlockr method. worked for me.

Froyo root? Superboot? Recovery?

I keep looking and browsing the web for information about rooting the streak but so far i've only manage to find one for 1.6 or 2.1. Does anybody know if the superboot works on froyo and if theres a recovery image yet just in case? My phone came unlocked with froyo pre-installed and has a 12*** something version. I apologize if this has been ask before or if im in the wrong sub-forum. Thank you
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Z4Root for 2.2

Searched for Z4Root numerous times on the market but to no luck. I keep getting a doodle app. Do you know if the superboot would work? Thanks for the reply
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heh, it was taken off the market. oh well, find the apk.

Search google for universal androot 1.6.2 beta. Worked for me. You may have to press root my phone more than once because it doesnt always do iton first try. If you cant find it then pm me and ill email it to u

Found z4root apk and works perfectly. Rooted froyo and now looking for some decent rom. thanks for the tips y'all
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i think z4root is better than universal androot since it installs busybox and does it quite well, it also works on alot more devices. besides that, they are pretty much the same, rooting tools. use what you like that works. seems like things like z4root, androot, busybox, and superuser where all taken off the market just before gingerbread came out.

One thing that keeps bothering me when people work out / find a solution . . . they don't post what they did, where they found the program / software / driver !! or what they did to fix the issue.
SHARE, z4root is off the market, so where did you locate the download ?

z4root isn't working with the latest OTA update build 318. Niether does universal androot.

Superoneclick will root 318 search xda for the link
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link --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

I used SuperOneClick. However, I'm still on the "stock" 305 version. I never upgraded. SuperOneClick worked just fine to root.

If you downloaded root but it didnt actually root your phone, this may be your prob

My problem was that I would download SuperOneClick and it would not give me actual root. The SuperUser icon was in my app drawer but if I tried to use any apps that required root access they wouldnt let me. When I opened Super Manager and clicked "Enable Root Access" a popup would come up and it would say something like "Your ROOT image will not work" or something like that.
The problem was this:
I found out that I had downloaded the most recent version of SuperOneClick. This version will not give root if you had the official 2.2. update. You needed to download the 1.5.5 version.
I hope this will help anyone who made the same mistake as me.

anybody? im freaking out since no one else has had this problem.

Try enable USB debugging
Settings > Applications > USB Debugging > Enable.

You should repost the OP with the solution in case someone else has the problem, if not people will search in vain.
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orells said:
You should repost the OP with the solution in case someone else has the problem, if not people will search in vain.
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good idea. Ill do it now.

Thanks alecjake, I am on ka6 and have heard there were issues with the latest SuperOneClick. Odd that an older version can root froyo but the newer version can't. Very helpful advice.
nacron said:
Try enable USB debugging
Settings > Applications > USB Debugging > Enable.
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Not helpful at all. Did you even read the OP? Trying to get that post count higher with meaningless drivel?

Phrack said:
Thanks alecjake, I am on ka6 and have heard there were issues with the latest SuperOneClick. Odd that an older version can root froyo but the newer version can't. Very helpful advice.
Not helpful at all. Did you even read the OP? Trying to get that post count higher with meaningless drivel?
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Enabling usb debug helps with pc connection issues. Who's the post whore here?
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One thing you also want to do, is after using superoneclick is to reboot. That way root actually works.
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I also have problems with rooting my andriod, I ran Titanium Backup but it required root access to work, so I downloaded z4root and universal root apk, it says that my phone is rooted but still Titanium Backup cant detect any root access.
Also my Link2sd App(app2sd alike) also requires root, I think I rooted my phone but still doesn't work. A noob like me really need your help guys.. thanks in advance..
BTW i am running 1.6 andriod firmware.

Easiest way I've found is to use AIO Vibrant Toolbox. I'm on my phone so I can't link it but just go to the development section and look for the post with the program name in the thread title. It's super easy to root with it. Just follow the included directions!
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just curious™ said:
I also have problems with rooting my andriod, I ran Titanium Backup but it required root access to work, so I downloaded z4root and universal root apk, it says that my phone is rooted but still Titanium Backup cant detect any root access.
Also my Link2sd App(app2sd alike) also requires root, I think I rooted my phone but still doesn't work. A noob like me really need your help guys.. thanks in advance..
BTW i am running 1.6 andriod firmware.
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1.6? do you have a t959 vibrant? if you do, you need to get to stock 2.1 JFD, then you can follow these instructions:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guide-root-odin-clean-metamorph-swype-tricks-ninja-apps-everything/
or go with the AIO toolbox which is more user friendly

Rooting my Dell Android 2.2

Ive searched the forums for hours trying to find a way to root my Dell Streak, but nothing works. Ive tried
Universal Androot
Both the "App" roots, only the temp root works
SuperOneClick actually bricked my streak and it took 4 four hours to reflash it.
Any help would be great thanks!
Edit : Also I just upgraded to build 12821 since everyone was saying that version is more stable. My baseband is 318.

It's superone click, there's a link from marvin02 in pocketables forum giving tips and trick on using SOC effectively. For me, what I did was disable anti virus, closed all other application and then it worked! Took me almost 30 tries believe me but did not give up till I got it. 1.5.4 worked for me, give it another shot.
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JordyGrant1,
If you are going to one of DJ Steve's builds you don't need to root. Just follow this guide on streakdroid.com. Ignore the stuff about amss.mbn as you don't need it. Steve's ROMs are already rooted.
Tips for using SuperOneClick - I just gathered up some of the suggestions I have seen in various forums.

So really...I dont need to root if im going to his Roms... awesome. I thought i needed to root to use a custom rom. Awesome. Thanks guys!

Rooting Motorola Droid pro

Hi everyone
I have just recently purchased Motorola droid pro and would like to root and flash cwm to my device but unfortunately i have had no success with z4root, super one click, Moto one click root , Droid 3 easy root, pette's motorola root tools!!!!!
I have also tried the motorola gingerbread 2.3.4 one click root tool but that also has not worked..it works and says device rooted but the phone is not rooted..
I have usb debuggin enabled do I need to have mock locations also?
What mode should I connect my phone in like just charge or pc mode..I have tried both both no luck..yet!!
As for aroot I have not found a copy of this app anywhere..
My device is on 2.3.4!!!
Can you please help me get to root this device..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22786468#post22786468

no luck yet buddy!!!
Trying to donwgrade to 2.3.3 android and then root but having difficulty locating the SBF file for 2.3.3.

abehrani said:
no luck yet buddy!!!
Trying to donwgrade to 2.3.3 android and then root but having difficulty locating the SBF file for 2.3.3.
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reference is to the MotoFanRu

I have managed to visit motofans.ru and downloaded roms etc.
I have finally magnaged to sort my phone out by down grading to 2.3.3 and then using super one click v2.3.1.
I is working now and I am on a The Cynogen ICS rom.
Loving it..!!!
Cheers
Anand

abehrani said:
I have managed to visit motofans.ru and downloaded roms etc.
I have finally magnaged to sort my phone out by down grading to 2.3.3 and then using super one click v2.3.1.
I is working now and I am on a The Cynogen ICS rom.
Loving it..!!!
Cheers
Anand
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which files is the right one to sbf?

Which update on motofan.ru is the one to downgrade to 2.3.3?