I know there are many threads pertaining to rooting with bootloader 0.86.. andos version 2.2.1, but i simply cannot do it...
I have tried visionary and can gain temp root but obviously cant get it to permaroot.
I am very new to this (again obviously). I downloaded androzip and unzipped the gfree files, to sdcard, but when i try to move them to /data/ it wont allow me to do it, even when temp rooted, keeps telling me its not allowed.
I have tried time and time again, just cant do it, can anyone dumb it down for me, more so than before... im just missing something, def doing it wrong lol.
Thanks!
The method that only worked for me wasn't on this forum. It was on youtube or google or something. Try googling mt4groot.zip or youtube mytouch 4g root, the video has a little views.
Rainbowbright081 said:
I know there are many threads pertaining to rooting with bootloader 0.86.. andos version 2.2.1, but i simply cannot do it...
I have tried visionary and can gain temp root but obviously cant get it to permaroot.
I am very new to this (again obviously). I downloaded androzip and unzipped the gfree files, to sdcard, but when i try to move them to /data/ it wont allow me to do it, even when temp rooted, keeps telling me its not allowed.
I have tried time and time again, just cant do it, can anyone dumb it down for me, more so than before... im just missing something, def doing it wrong lol.
Thanks!
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you need to have "set system set to r/w" checked when you temp root. VISIONary will not let you have r/w access to the /system folders until you do that. you also need to use a Root Access File Manager like Super Manager to move/edit/delete stuff from the /system folder grouping.
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im trying to debrand the vodafone desire hd, its unlocked but the vodafone boot up and the pointless links are really annoying me,
is there anyway i can do this without having to lose any of my existing settings, i.e. contacts, calendar, gallery, etc. i just want this pointless sh#t off my phone
i believe i may need to root, but im not really sure how to do this, ive read up on a few methods but im not even sure how to access a terminal on the dhd, on the n900 it was all preloaded so if anyone could give me some quick info on this,
Sure
Make sure to read the guides in here first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821220
Do this first
-Root and S-OFF your Desire HD the "easy" version!
Then this
-ClockworkMod recovery for HTC Desire HD
And after you've done all this you should be fine to install custom roms
ok im trying to make some sense of the link you posted
i tried deleting the com.vf and sz voda files from the system/app folder, but it says it cannot delete
mox123 said:
ok im trying to make some sense of the link you posted
i tried deleting the com.vf and sz voda files from the system/app folder, but it says it cannot delete
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You can't delete anything from /system without perm root and s-off. With perm root only it will reappear when you reboot.
So you need to perm root with visionary, s-off, then you need to either flash an insecure boot.img or remount /system as read-write using either adb, terminal emulator or (the easy way) root explorer.
After all that you will be able to remove system files using either command line or root explorer app.
The easiest way to fix to de brand would be to use a stock ruu but you will have an empty phone after that.
Sent from my Desire HD by magic.
how do you enter recovery mode without update.zip? not too sure where to get this from
i suggest go to the app dev threads and read the stickies.
it should tell u basically the background.
u cant just jump in without knowing the background as to ..why you need s-off and why u need recovery..and why u need to have perm root..
yes i know..we want quick solutions..but for your benefit it will be better if u just read and start first by..doing small steps at a time
Hey i came from Galaxy S and rooting and flashing are so much different in that world is not funny!..
I've been trying to get a custom hosts file to the phone but things aren't working out very well. Root explorer is saying that in /system/etc there's not enough free space to complete the operation. I've also tried with other file managers to no avail. I've tried adb push, shell cp and it says permission denied. I know I'm rooted. I looked in /system/etc and there isn't a stock hosts file, in fact a search says there isn't a hosts file in / and sub directories. I've tried su and sudo and it still gives me the finger. Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm doing everything the same way I've done it with my moment, evo, and epic with 2.1 and now it's not working. I thought that maybe there's a update needed for root explorer like was needed when the epic was first released except other file managers aren't working either. Argh
herbthehammer said:
I've been trying to get a custom hosts file to the phone but things aren't working out very well. Root explorer is saying that in /system/etc there's not enough free space to complete the operation. I've also tried with other file managers to no avail. I've tried adb push, shell cp and it says permission denied. I know I'm rooted. I looked in /system/etc and there isn't a stock hosts file, in fact a search says there isn't a hosts file in / and sub directories. I've tried su and sudo and it still gives me the finger. Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm doing everything the same way I've done it with my moment, evo, and epic with 2.1 and now it's not working. I thought that maybe there's a update needed for root explorer like was needed when the epic was first released except other file managers aren't working either. Argh
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I would try running the rageagainstthemachine exploit and then immediately try to adb push to system- right after the exploit abd should run as root and you should not get the permission denied (after reboot abd will no longer run as root)
I opened up the run.bat and edited it. I added the push of the hosts file after the rage and root files and chmod it for good measure. Saved the bat then ran it. Permission denied. It's not letting me push the file into /system/etc in one click 2.5.2
damn
stubborn bugger!
Is it possible that an updated exploit is needed? I tried and failed to run ryanza's z4root prog too. Some progs aren't showing up in the market either... I'm sure that's in a post somewhere else too
try doing it manually- that exploit should work- I'm assuming for protected apps to show in market u will have to wait till google officially recognizes this rom
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Here's what I found out. The version tar I was using was the odin one. I flashed it on top of di18 with everything erased. For some reason there wasn't a hosts file. I got pissed off and clockworked the di18 I had then entered username and password then nandroided a restore point I had before upgrading. It worked fine as it did before. I ran sprint navigation to get the gps working. Then I dl the update 90 mb file that was hosted on google. I applied that in clockwork on top of everything without erasing everything. Then I had to one click and the pus of hosts failed again because it was a read only filesystem. Things didn't look right and it appeared the one click didn't take the first time. I suspect it was because I let the phone lock and turn off screen. Rebooted phone and one clicked again. This time it took. Looked in /system/etc and there was a hosts file. I don't know if it was stock or one lft over from di18. I tried again to copy modded hosts over on top of existing one with root explorer. It took this time. There must have been something wrong with the odin flash. Noobs clockwork modded update locked up my phone hard at the stock recovery screen. Anyways I'm going to give this a try and see what happens. Browsing in stock and dolphin seem much slower putting the page together and moving around. We will have to wait and see if someone runs a diff between this update and the one that comes with sprint and see what's up.
I need to try and remove flash out of here because the web pages are almost bringng the phone to its knees with flash advertisements.
herbthehammer said:
I need to try and remove flash out of here because the web pages are almost bringng the phone to its knees with flash advertisements.
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You try the ondemand setting for plugins within the browser?
I just checked in stock browser and it was on demand. I will try off and see what happens.
Here... flash this and problems solved
http://db.tt/EDNJNdk
Sent from my VIPERrom [TRiNiTY] DK28 3.0
Has anyone gotten their fascinate rooted after the OTA Update? I uses to use z4Root but.this is no longer working. It goes rhough the steps but none of the root apps can get super uswr access. I prefer one touch as I dont feel comfotable typing in all the commads for it to be hooked up to the pc
Dirrk's EZ Root v0.2
I was able to edit the START_ROOT.bat file in Dirrk's EZ Root v0.2 so the it would pause for 120 seconds instead of 60 seconds after the first phone reboot. Then, after the reboot, unplug the USB from the phone and reconnect it. I'm not sure if this will work for everyone, but it worked for me.
Roblovesbox said:
Has anyone gotten their fascinate rooted after the OTA Update? I uses to use z4Root but.this is no longer working. It goes rhough the steps but none of the root apps can get super uswr access. I prefer one touch as I dont feel comfotable typing in all the commads for it to be hooked up to the pc
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there is a 1 click guide on i believe android central that is very easy. all you do is plug in your phone to a cpu download the .zip and open a file, then leave your phone alone for about 5 minutes and its done. it worked for me when z4 failed.. that was the first time i used anything other than z4 and was a little concerned but it was as easy as z4.. if not easier seeing as that z4 caused my phone to lock up a few times while it was in the process
EDIT: Here is the link.. you will need to register at android central to get the file but its very easy.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/fascinate-roms-hacks/33899-how-root.html
Powell730 said:
there is a 1 click guide on i believe android central that is very easy. all you do is plug in your phone to a cpu download the .zip and open a file, then leave your phone alone for about 5 minutes and its done. it worked for me when z4 failed.. that was the first time i used anything other than z4 and was a little concerned but it was as easy as z4.. if not easier seeing as that z4 caused my phone to lock up a few times while it was in the process
EDIT: Here is the link.. you will need to register at android central to get the file but its very easy.
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This worked! I did do two things as it would error in the beginning. I changed the pause time in the file on the reboot to 120 seconds instead of the 60 as suggested in one post and I had to unplug my usb cable and plug it back in after the first reboot. Easy none the less, thank you!
Okay...it wont let me edit cause im a newb. The root worked or so I thought but now when I run Titanium backup it says it cant acquire root access. Any Ideas on this anyone?
Roblovesbox said:
Okay...it wont let me edit cause im a newb. The root worked or so I thought but now when I run Titanium backup it says it cant acquire root access. Any Ideas on this anyone?
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Check and see if you have the Superuser app in your apps list. If not, download it from the Market, and then see if your apps that require root access work or not.
Yes I have the super user APP. The apps are just saying they aren't getting root access. They are in the list as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
this worked for me, i used it last night
I was working on this last night. Z4root installs su to system/bin, while the 2nd root method installs to system/xbin. The ota changed the file permissions for su, but left the file in tact. That's why the one click mod will say your rooted (it sees the su file), but apps won't have root access.
I had to go old school and chmod the su file in system/bin rebooted and got root access again.
For anyone that used a one click root method like z4 root, and still hasn't done the ota update un root the phone first!
On the road but I will post instructions on how I re-rooted in a few hours as well as the specific files needed.
*actually from what I recall, any files needed are included in the one click root mentioned above.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
**Follow instructions in this post http://forum.androidcentral.com/526222-post739.html
except, when you get to the portion that says
cd /system/xbin , replace that with cd /system/bin
(I believe only z4root users that did not unroot need to change this, or anyone who has su copied to their /bin directory without the root.)
everything is exactly the same... It's much better linking the post than copying the info again.
My phone w/ OTA dl09 is rooted successful by using Fascinateforums method.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Who is affected? All devices pre-gingerbread
Who should act? Users and developers using pre-gingerbread roms
How do I fix? Flash attached .zip at the bottom of this post
What if I think I was infected? Completely wipe your device, format sdard, go back to stock and re-apply rom, then flash the attached .zip (before installing any apps)
Why should I care? read below...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...your-phone-steal-your-data-and-open-backdoor/
Flash this with ClockWorkMod.... this is for any Pre Gingerbread ROM.... ie TNT anything, VEGAn 5.1.1 and below, Zpad anything, GAdam anything.
This is not necessary for any ROMS based off Gingerbread AOSP or CM7. Including VEGAn-TAB Experimentals.
Be Safe.
Even More Details here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...-android-nightmare-and-weve-got-more-details/
I checked out the zip and it just adds a blank text file (0 bytes) called profile to the /system/bin folder. So I am not sure what the fix is?
**EDIT** Nevermind it is a dummy file meant to prevent the virus. Thanks to the OP for providing this.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...your-phone-steal-your-data-and-open-backdoor/
Nasty stuff. I would say this patch is high priority and I'm already going through my own ROMs to add it in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=977154
Link above has info on creating the file manually.
Jim
fyi -
http://www.pcworld.com/article/221213/keep_malware_off_your_android_phone_5_quick_tips.html
Lookout mobile security . In case you cannot find it via the market.
http://www.getjar.com/Lookout-Mobile-Security-with-Antivirus
Edit. I just installed the lookout app to scan my tab, everything was fine and then, i un-installed it since it was running on the background and taking 10% of the cpu..
Anyways, a nice app that can be used to do a quick scan..
I don't have a stock gtab but I'll ask anyways... how can our stock rom users be protected? Is there an alternate method?
Edit just saw the manual process. Im guess that's the way to go.
xmr405o said:
I don't have a stock gtab but I'll ask anyways... how can our stock rom users be protected? Is there an alternate method?
Edit just saw the manual process. Im guess that's the way to go.
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I'd curious to see what all the vendors are going to do about this. Granted, they could just say that the Market is not there, but regardless the security hole is still there and needs to be plugged up.
Hi,
I hope that this isn't too offtopic, but I was trying to create /system/bin/profile using a term and su, and when i went into root explorer to make /system/bin R/W, root explorer showed the dir as R/W already, and as mounted on /dev/loop9.
Is that normal?
I haven't installed dataloop, at least intentionally, so it seems strange that /system/bin would be mounted there, plus it being R/W by default?
FYI, I use z4root to get temp root. Could that be why /system/bin is R/W?
Then again, that wouldn't explain the /dev/loop9 mount ...
Jim
jimcpl said:
Hi,
I hope that this isn't too offtopic, but I was trying to create /system/bin/profile using a term and su, and when i went into root explorer to make /system/bin R/W, root explorer showed the dir as R/W already, and as mounted on /dev/loop9.
Is that normal?
I haven't installed dataloop, at least intentionally, so it seems strange that /system/bin would be mounted there, plus it being R/W by default?
FYI, I use z4root to get temp root. Could that be why /system/bin is R/W?
Then again, that wouldn't explain the /dev/loop9 mount ...
Jim
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Hi,
Creating the profile file manually, it wouldn't persist,i.e., it was gone after rebooting, so I installed gojimi's zip usung CWM, and that worked.
I also did a mount w/o getting temp root, and /system/bin is not on /dev/loop9, so I'm guessing that when z4root sets temp root, it might be remounting /system/bin on /dev/loop9 itself.
Jim
You would have to download one of those sketchy apps to really be affected anyways, right? Who would do that?!
Appreciate the patch. This highlights the two problems with android though, google fixed this security issue in 2.2.2, but most carriers still haven't released that update. And the market needs some oversight, not authoritarian apple like, but some.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
Is it possible to sticky this thread
Mods is it possible to sticky this thread so that it is easily visible.
Thanks
Hello guys. Is there a way to find out if our tablet is infected or not?
I mean if we have installed any of the apps in the list that automatically means that we are infected or not?
If infected what is preferred to do wipe the tablet or go back to stock rom??
Is there any manual for windows 7 noobies users?
Thanks.
Doctor LeVa said:
Hello guys. Is there a way to find out if our tablet is infected or not?
I mean if we have installed any of the apps in the list that automatically means that we are infected or not?
If infected what is preferred to do wipe the tablet or go back to stock rom??
Is there any manual for windows 7 noobies users?
Thanks.
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Please read the thread completely, it is stated you can download lookout security to run a scan to see if you are infected.
downloading.....see what happens
There is a DroidDreamKiller app that allows you to check to see if you are already infected and install the patch. There is also a beta test app that gives you other information. Just search the market for DroidDreamKiller.
To devs: Thank You
TO Everyone else DO THIS ASAP
How do I flash the zip file after downloading it?
Thanks
Start cwm using volume up while powering on.
Once menu comes up select install zip using vol buttons
Use home to select.
Navigate to where you saved zip file
Select it with home button
Once install complete reboot from cwmod
MODs Please make this a sticky . It is being overlooked.
Hello,
I have been trying to figure this out for over 24 hours. I feel like I am so close yet so far. I have watched video after video, read guide after guide and still no luck.
I have tried the adb method (no luck whatsoever) and the root folder + visionary and cannot get my phone to permanently.
My android version is 2.2.1
I have Root File Manager installed
I have Super User installed
I have Visionary r.14 installed (tried MULTIPLE versions)
TempRoot works fine until my phone reboots (which is supposed to happen) but when I press Attempt PermRoot my phone reboots and it goes back the to the way it was unrooted.
My goal here is to put a new ROM on my phone (i.e. GingerBread) or something like it.
Can someone PLEASE help me?
Thank you in advance
Matt
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
Use this thread. Follow the instructions to the "T" and you will be fine. It is very simple and pretty much dummy proof. This is the g-free method. I have rooted 3 phones with this method with no issues, and this is my first Android phone. Good luck!
Thank you very much! I did get it rooted and I am working on installing my ROM. That was a very quick response, Thank you
You are very welcome.
i dont mean to sound like a noob, but can you push the gfree files to data local by using the terminal on your phone correct?
LewsTherin006 said:
i dont mean to sound like a noob, but can you push the gfree files to data local by using the terminal on your phone correct?
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I haven't used the gfree method but you need atleast temp root access to make data R/W (read write) so unless you have temp root no. But if you do it'd be easier to just use a root explorer.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA Premium App
i have temp root right now, but whenever i use file manager, it doesnt show data local for some reason. Im just trying to do everything from my phone. I prolly should just learn adb shell and get it over with.
LewsTherin006 said:
i have temp root right now, but whenever i use file manager, it doesnt show data local for some reason. Im just trying to do everything from my phone. I prolly should just learn adb shell and get it over with.
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you need
1) root permission
2) root explorer
3) root permission for that root explore.
just astro or file manager will not work, they do not have SU access.
try Super Manager...https://market.android.com/details?id=gpc.myweb.hinet.net.TaskManager&feature=search_result
Question, i used visionary on my mt4g, but wondering i have to do this on someone elses phone and for the g2 there is the visionary gfree method via phones terminal emulator....is there a similar method for the mt4g? Adb does not want to cooperate with me on my computer so i gave up
sent from the rooty tooty fresh and fruity cm7 nighly powered G2