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Updated to 2.2, how do you know if you're still rooted ??

Guys,
Thanks for the help in fixing my camera issues !!
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
I am pretty new at all this stuff, how can you tell if your rooted on 2.2, and if I'm not, how can I properly root it again ??

Vinman18 said:
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
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root and Market are not related. You need to change your phone fingerprint to the Nexus 1 to show all the protected applications again as Google does not recognize the DK28 fingerprint.
However, you need to be rooted to edit the file. See the following thread for the fingerprint. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848778
I am pretty new at all this stuff, how can you tell if your rooted on 2.2, and if I'm not, how can I properly root it again ??
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One way to check is to open up a terminal and type "su"
To get root back, use the one click installer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388

Or flash a Tom to get all the apps. If you want to find out if your rooted just download titanium from the market. As soon as you open it it will say asking for root rights.
Sent from my Evo Killer!

ok, here comes the idiot question of the night....
is there any way to root my phone, without having to use a computer to download any files ??
When my friend originally rooted my phone when I was on 2.1, he didnt have to use a computer, he was able to do it right on the phone itself (not sure what he did, tbh)

Vinman18 said:
ok, here comes the idiot question of the night....
is there any way to root my phone, without having to use a computer to download any files ??
When my friend originally rooted my phone when I was on 2.1, he didnt have to use a computer, he was able to do it right on the phone itself (not sure what he did, tbh)
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Z4root
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mysteryemotionz said:
Z4root
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thanks for the info, thats what I had on the phone before (I remember the app)
unfortunately, I cant find it in my market

Yes, z4root is no longer on the market, but you can download the APK here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953

Vinman18 said:
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
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To tell if you're rooted - install an app like Titanium Backup, which needs root to function properly. If you're not rooted, there won't be access to the market.
For root if you've lost it, your best option may be to install a custom ROM, which are usually pre-rooted. Besides, most custom ROMS are better than what comes stock. Which custom ROM will depend on your needs.

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

TO ROOT ICS on your Transformer.

Hello all, I tried razorclaw NO GO. I tryed universal NO GO. then I found ViperMod YES GO.. I have rootz now.. on my new ICS I updated yesterday. Here is the like for ViperMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125 it worked and was easy just download and follow on screen stuff, the red is hard to read so I had to break out my glasses.

godfish said:
Hello all, I tried razorclaw NO GO. I tryed universal NO GO. then I found ViperMod YES GO.. I have rootz now.. on my new ICS I updated yesterday. Here is the like for ViperMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125 it worked and was easy just download and follow on screen stuff, the red is hard to read so I had to break out my glasses.
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good to know as the other didn't work for me

is 100% this method good to root the tf101 ICS? in HC 3.2.1 works perfect but for this new update is sure?

deejayviral said:
is 100% this method good to root the tf101 ICS? in HC 3.2.1 works perfect but for this new update is sure?
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Yes, I rooted immediately after getting the ICS update.

work for me too
rooted after ICS update stock version
B70 model us version

Any B50, b60 models that can root ?
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Yes.
[ROOT] [TOOL][Updated 2.22.12]viperMOD PrimeTime v4.5 | Auto Root/Unroot/Busybox/CMW

anarox said:
Any B50, b60 models that can root ?
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Stock B50 here, I ICS'd successfully and it preserved everything. It will take a long time so keep it on the charger, when it's done you'll get a beep and the lock screen. It was really worth the wait, gps locked on in less than 10 sec, 9/9 within 26 feet. Now I'll have to decide if I really want to root. Thanks for the info, will save me time.

Not a complete scrub at this but for some reason I can't get the ADB drivers to load up on my Win7 x64 machine, followed driver install instructions for ViperMod, etc, etc...so if someone can hit me in the head with a shovel that'd be great...thx...

tedr44 said:
Stock B50 here, I ICS'd successfully and it preserved everything. It will take a long time so keep it on the charger, when it's done you'll get a beep and the lock screen. It was really worth the wait, gps locked on in less than 10 sec, 9/9 within 26 feet. Now I'll have to decide if I really want to root. Thanks for the info, will save me time.
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Now that we can disable bloatapps in app settings, is it really worth it to root? I managed to speed up some apps with forcegpu so that solves some speed issues. I have no intent on loading costom roms and whatnot, just want to able to do some maintaince
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jonahex2099 said:
Not a complete scrub at this but for some reason I can't get the ADB drivers to load up on my Win7 x64 machine, followed driver install instructions for ViperMod, etc, etc...so if someone can hit me in the head with a shovel that'd be great...thx...
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NM figured it out....

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick
After all this time finally get it rooted!!!!!! How excited!

Worked perfectly
My method:
- Root HC tf101 using option 3
- Install and run Root checker basic to confirm root
- Install and run OTA Rootkeeper
- Push OTA ICS update
- Run Root checker basic (fails)
- Run OTA Rootkeeper
- Run Root checker basic (confirms root)
Thanks to all the devs!!

Worked perfectly on TF101 b40 after ICS update.
Used Option 1 successfully...very simple...Thanks

i rooted last night my tf101 ICS with the ViperMOD method and everything is ok, i made some modifications, unninstall some apps, and now the tablet move fast and without any problems until now.

help
so i rooted my new tf101. no i want to try another rom. from what i have read i need to unlock my bootloader, i understand asus posted a file to unlock the prime, is that the only way i will ever unlock my tf101?

satafterh said:
so i rooted my new tf101. no i want to try another rom. from what i have read i need to unlock my bootloader, i understand asus posted a file to unlock the prime, is that the only way i will ever unlock my tf101?
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All you need to do now is install CWM recovery and flash whatever ROM you like.
Search for RecoveryInstaller app in theme and app section

B60 with SBK1 here. I've only used this tool, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185104 to root my TF, HC and ICS.

I don't know what's going on but NON of these methods have worked. I also noticed that the Asus App Backup doesn't work either. No matter what app I try to do it the backup fails. I'm sure that has something to do with it. For some reason I do have CW 3.1.0.1 as my recovery What's even more odd is whenever I boot up, it goes right to CW. The only way I can boot into Android is if I boot into the bootloader and load Android from there.
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Worked perfectly
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NVM 10 char

[Q] Acer ring on stock 4.0.3 ROM

Hi guys. Is possible to add acer ring to stock ICS rom, what I recived today.

U need root and apk and a way to change buildprop so no not easily
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Okay, how to root this ROM ? I saw one topic about rooting leaked from, but will it work on this rom?
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CaH9 said:
Okay, how to root this ROM ? I saw one topic about rooting leaked from, but will it work on this rom?
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Insure it will can't tell you cuz I'm still on stock cuzmit needs to be till I send it to Acer I'm sure it will ask on the threadnim sure ppl are or have asked about the new ota
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ader+and+fixing+broken+recovery+in+leaked+ics
This root method works. I used it on the ota ics update.
I even have recovery.
It gives you FULL root.
Make sure you read the instructions carefully.

dincdoes.me said:
U need root and apk and a way to change buildprop so no not easily
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Anyone have the ring 1.0 apk?
My titanium backup won't restore. appears the root is not working as expected.

havoc78 said:
Anyone have the ring 1.0 apk?
My titanium backup won't restore. appears the root is not working as expected.
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I assume you are looking for the de-odexed version.
MD

CaH9 said:
Hi guys. Is possible to add acer ring to stock ICS rom, what I recived today.
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No , you can mod build.prop and you can install the apk but you won't get it to work. It is even present in the framework but again, no it won't work.
That needs to be done in the building process of the rom. One more reason to go custom
Ask MD , it is even a pain to get it working on custom rom. It all got to do with signing the correct apk's before you build the rom.
So don't waist your time or mess up your system it is not going to happen.

civato said:
No , you can mod build.prop and you can install the apk but you won't get it to work. It is even present in the framework but again, no it won't work.
That needs to be done in the building process of the rom. One more reason to go custom
Ask MD , it is even a pain to get it working on custom rom. It all got to do with signing the correct apk's before you build the rom.
So don't waist your time or mess up your system it is not going to happen.
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You got that right
I'd like to know,,,, who the heck invented "signing"???? Need to take them out back for a few lessons......
That's why Civ ain't got no hair left on his head, and why mine is turning grey!!!!
MD

Hi everyone!! Im new to this forum so bare with with me. I recently bought an acer iconia A500 4.0.3 ics (leak). I rooted it with blackthunde, but then I dident like the root sooo I found a utube video that said " unroot all android devices universal", i did what they said, which was" to remove the su files and the remove superuser and then boot" however; superuser did not remove from my devic. I used the root checker to c if it worked and i guess it did because now it saids "not rooted" sooo my question is: how do i get my tablet back to the state when I first bought it? or can i remove the superuser manually? but instead of it saying uninstall it saids "remove all updates". i dont know what to do, please can someone explain how to get it to brandnew and leave no trace of root..... thank you...

First this should be a question by itself.
But I will try and help you out bud.
To get to stock you must find a ROM that is stock then flash it.
If you want absolute stock that is beyond me as I've never looked into it in ics
What ROM are you on now? if you are just rooted just factory data reset and you should be happy where it is at.
If you are trying to sell it let me know!. as any another reason to go to stock I don't know why you would..
I don't understand your post really..
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abarzua21 said:
Hi everyone!! Im new to this forum so bare with with me. I recently bought an acer iconia A500 4.0.3 ics (leak). I rooted it with blackthunde, but then I dident like the root sooo I found a utube video that said " unroot all android devices universal", i did what they said, which was" to remove the su files and the remove superuser and then boot" however; superuser did not remove from my devic. I used the root checker to c if it worked and i guess it did because now it saids "not rooted" sooo my question is: how do i get my tablet back to the state when I first bought it? or can i remove the superuser manually? but instead of it saying uninstall it saids "remove all updates". i dont know what to do, please can someone explain how to get it to brandnew and leave no trace of root..... thank you...
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Well, probably because superuser apk was placed in the /system/app folder and you don't have /system rw permissions anymore.. Can't remove it unless you're rooted with /system RW access.
If you want it really back to stock condition, grab one of the update ICS files from the Dev section, decrypt it, pull the update.zip from it. Copy the update.zip to your ext SD, and boot holding Vol+ and PWR. Should install the update.
Note there are 2 update ICS files, so of one doesn't work, try the other. This will put a stock ICS back on your tab.
If it goes well that is
MD

Lost Root after New ROM install

Ok, so... I'm not new to rooting, but i AM new to rooting a nexus 7.
I had it all rooted and installed Baked's new ROM, and it gave me superuser permission when I booted into the OS the first time.. but then I restarted the nexus and bam. root was gone, superuser no longer worked... had to reload my backup of my original rom, root is back again.
I'm running CWM touch as recovery (latest update) had OTA voodoo rootkeeper (which won't help though because its a fresh install right?)
Can anyone tell me what is going on? I'm a bit lost... usually when you root. You are rooted. period. This is a new game to me.

Use this program to root it again mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
On the top left corner, it lets you choose your model and ROM.
Just choose custom ROM for any non official ROM's.

Jon565G said:
Use this program to root it again mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
On the top left corner, it lets you choose your model and ROM.
Just choose custom ROM for any non official ROM's.
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thanks! just downloaded it ... any suggestions on a great ROM? i've tried a few, but there are so many. lol!

update youre superuser or supersu app. i suggest you get the supersu app from the market since superuser is a bit buggy on jelly bean. open the supersu app, itll ask to update the binaries, do it. no need wasting your time "rerooting".

No worries, glad I could help Unfortunately, I've not ventured into the different ROM's yet. Should really....... So I can't recommend any. Sorry Though I do like the look of the ones that have the real tablet UI, might try one of them in a few days.....
Though you know what your doing, if you do need any help, you know where I am
If you could press the thanks button mate, I would really appreciate it Cheers

simms22 said:
update youre superuser or supersu app. i suggest you get the supersu app from the market since superuser is a bit buggy on jelly bean. open the supersu app, itll ask to update the binaries, do it. no need wasting your time "rerooting".
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Sweet! I'll try this!!!

BossJ said:
Sweet! I'll try this!!!
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after you do it(supersu), with a root file explorer like root explorer go to /system/app/ and delete the superuser.apk and reboot.

simms22 said:
after you do it(supersu), with a root file explorer like root explorer go to /system/app/ and delete the superuser.apk and reboot.
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Ahh, thank you! Was wondering if there was another step! Done and done! Wooooo!!!

BossJ said:
Ahh, thank you! Was wondering if there was another step! Done and done! Wooooo!!!
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if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.

simms22 said:
if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.
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that's what i was thinking.. I've rooted so many times before and once you're rooted. you're rooted unless an ota takes the root away, but... i was just installing roms... so weird... superuser just doesn't work well with Jelly?

simms22 said:
if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.
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I apologise if I was making it more difficult than it needed to be I've only used Xperia Arc before, it needs to be rooted again after every firmware change. Thanks for posting this too, now I know in the future
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I thought I'd lost root, but after installing busy box and updating super user, it was fine
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BossJ said:
that's what i was thinking.. I've rooted so many times before and once you're rooted. you're rooted unless an ota takes the root away, but... i was just installing roms... so weird... superuser just doesn't work well with Jelly?
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yup. it works, but with minor issues. supersu is working flawlessly. another thing to do is update your busybox, stericsons busybox updater in the play market works well, and is free.
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Jon565G said:
I apologise if I was making it more difficult than it needed to be I've only used Xperia Arc before, it needs to be rooted again after every firmware change. Thanks for posting this too, now I know in the future
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with any nexus device, there really isnt a "rooting". from scratch all you need to do is fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), fastboot flash a custom recovery, and either flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your recovery. no root toolkits needed. thats whats awesome about any nexus.

with any nexus device, there really isnt a "rooting". from scratch all you need to do is fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), fastboot flash a custom recovery, and either flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your recovery. no root toolkits needed. thats whats awesome about any nexus.
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Looks like I'll be considering a nexus for my next phone. Sony make everything more difficult than it should be......

Jon565G said:
Looks like I'll be considering a nexus for my next phone. Sony make everything more difficult than it should be......
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unfortunately not only sony