I've got it updated to Android 2.1 (Firmware Version 2.1-update1). I've tried z4root, I've tried Universal Androot. Both fail. I've tried autorootapp2sd.bat file found in one of the development threads, that just hangs. I have the phone in USB Debugging Mode, z4root complains that it isn't on. I've posted the fail log for Universal Androot in this post. I also have the LGE USB drivers installed for this phone, installed directly from their ****ty Support Tool. That support tool, by the way, won't detect the phone either.
I get the feeling there's some common setting that everyone else has that I don't, and it's causing everything to fail. What could it possibly be?! This has frustrated me to no end.
Found a program on 4 shared called gt540 root, you will know it's right program it has root and unroot options tell me if can't find it (pm me and I'll send u it)
MY ANDROIDSKY
try with that h**p://w*w.4shared.com/file/ZTGfEaY8/rootgt540.html?
If you phone is using V20C firmware, the methods above wont work. Use SuperOneClick instead. This is reported to work with V20C.
Well I had 1.6 and flashed to 2.1+fastboot with KDZ then used fastboot and recovery methods to update to 2.3.5
Z4root
You should try Z4root: Attachment included
jhonnyx1000 said:
You should try Z4root: Attachment included
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READ! He/she said it DIDN'T WORK
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App
root
i hope we get a fix sooner.
Strange?
You could try a different computer, or a different USB port. You could try reapplying the update but that could lead to complicacy (bouncing off threads) if you don't know about ADB or other updating methods.
Sorry about the previous post. It worked so brilliantly on mine and I wanted to share. Pffft of course you used it hehe
I'm sorry buy did no one see my post, this guy is most probably using V20C, and rageagainstthecage (used in z4root, gt540 root pack) is patched. As I said, use SuperOneClick as that uses psneuter, which isn't patched.
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I'm sorry buy did no one see my post, this guy is most probably using V20C, and rageagainstthecage (used in z4root, gt540 root pack) is patched. As I said, use SuperOneClick as that uses psneuter, which isn't patched.
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First, thanks everybody for chipping in advice. I'm currently trying SuperOneClick, but it doesn't look promising. Currently stuck at "Waiting for device..." and the program is not responding. I have the phone USB'd into the computer, with USB Debugging on, and the SD card is NOT mounted (this is as per the instructions on the SuperOneClick website).
... Just waited a few more minutes. Still stuck
EDIT: Meant to ask - is there an easy way to figure out if I'm running this V20c firmware?
If you're having issues with "wait for device" or if RATC is looping, try this
Unplug your USB Cable
Go to Settings > Applications > Development
Uncheck USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
Unplug your USB Cable
Check USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
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Or try to reinstall drivers
Do you tried with the root package?
Whellow said:
First, thanks everybody for chipping in advice. I'm currently trying SuperOneClick, but it doesn't look promising. Currently stuck at "Waiting for device..." and the program is not responding. I have the phone USB'd into the computer, with USB Debugging on, and the SD card is NOT mounted (this is as per the instructions on the SuperOneClick website).
... Just waited a few more minutes. Still stuck
EDIT: Meant to ask - is there an easy way to figure out if I'm running this V20c firmware?
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Go into Settings>About Phone and under software version it should say V20C_xxxxxxx
Also, when it gets stuck on waiting on device, unplug USB, and plug back in, if that doesn't work, reboot phone and try again. And if that doesn't work, I will create a script for you that you can try (using psneuter manually)
Hope it helps.
same problem!!!
effortless. said:
Go into Settings>About Phone and under software version it should say V20C_xxxxxxx
Also, when it gets stuck on waiting on device, unplug USB, and plug back in, if that doesn't work, reboot phone and try again. And if that doesn't work, I will create a script for you that you can try (using psneuter manually)
Hope it helps.
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I have V20C firmware and having this same problem... any solution???? I can't root it in any way !!!!
Thanks.
you should flash frimeware V20A then try z4root
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Sorry to be a hassle, but I just can't figure this out!!
I've rooted my phone with the "new clarified method" thread, gotten to the clockwork mod and everything, but once I've done that I just cannot get the Unrevoked 2 to work. I've tried it on Windows 7, xp, and osx, and nothing seems to work! The main issue I'm getting is that it'll do the whole process, and then I think it says "reboot to recovery" and then I just get that old phone with a red triangle error. What could I possibly be doing wrong??? It can't be driver issues, because doesn't OSX do that automatically?
I had a similar issue on windows 7 and a simple pc reboot seemed to work for me.
Nope, still no luck. Am I supposed to put these Reflash files on the phone somewhere? I just feel like I'm missing some big step or something. Why is there no good tutorial on this process yet?
Oh my god I think I'm going to go insane! Please someone, point me in the right direction! I have done this hundreds of times now, I'm gonna die. All I can get is "Done!" and then my phone is showing me a big dumb red exclamation point triangle thingy. What am I doing wrong??????
Was I supposed to do something once I first reached the clockwork on my initial root? Cuz all I did was reboot to OS. I don't know if anybody can tell, but I'm kinda desperate. hah
Did you make sure that the phone is recongized in the device manager once plugged in? Need to help us out tell me what you have done so far? Did you install the SDK USB Drivers?
when at the command prompt, did you type adb devices? Does your device show up as connected?
larry996 said:
Did you make sure that the phone is recongized in the device manager once plugged in? Need to help us out tell me what you have done so far? Did you install the SDK USB Drivers?
when at the command prompt, did you type adb devices? Does your device show up as connected?
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I was having the same problem also until I ran reflash.exe and the command prompt both as admin. I also reran Android SDK installing all of the updates. After plugging in the phone, the SDK picked up two more updates, one of which was USB drivers. Once I did that, things seemed to have worked.
Use attn1's method. The clarified method didnt work for me properly.
I assume you never flashed a rooted rom after reaching clockwork mod. If not the phone is not yet rooted. You have to get back to clockwork recovery and flash a rooted rom (either attn1's liberated one or his stock rooted rom). Both found in his liberated thread. Then set up all the drivers for unrevoked and run it. It should work then.
When my phone is just sitting in bootloader, it is not recognized by adb devices.
You have to go through the whole loop process again booting your phone into recovery and connecting the usb cable.
gdeadfan said:
When my phone is just sitting in bootloader, it is not recognized by adb devices.
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Thats not good, try reformatting your sd card on your pc with an external reader not with your phone and try again. I'm almost certain it needs to be recognized by adb devices when in bootloader.
Just managed to install the Liberated beta ROM, but now unrevoked can't even get past superuser privelages. it's not popping up anymore
Nevermind, it gets past superuser now, but now it just says "waiting for reboot" and completely reboots the phone to the point at which i can use it regularly
Have you installed the hboot drivers?
Re-ran unrevoked?
Edit: Does it reach "done!"?
Yes, yes, and yes. And my phone just keeps getting to the red triangle. doesn't make any sense to me! And at this point, I'm positive I have no drivers getting in the way like Sync etc., and I'm sure HBoot is installed correctly.
Go to the android market and download titanium backup. It requires root so if it installs we know that you are at least rooted.
Try this, because I had the same problem. Go into device manager with Revoked2 says waiting for reboot. Look under devices above my computer or below cant remember and right click uninstall and remove the android device. reboot your computer then see if it installs are does it automatically, if not don't do anything just plug the phone in and get to hboot/ red triangle screen, then try revoked2 again. This finally got loop to read my device then when I got to clockwork I loaded "liberated rom"
Screw revoked2, just get to clockwork recovery and have liberated rom on your SD card ready to go. Then after install I ran revoked2 for clockwork mod.
Good Luck
Please avoid creating new threads for existing topics. Before creating a new post or thread, you should read all available information in the many Aria rooting threads.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to organize the Aria forums.
Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.
have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.
look up aio vibrant toolbox... does errything nice and easy
I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.
s15274n said:
I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.
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or odin a stock rom thats prerooted
alright thanks, ill try it out and let you guys know.
geoffcorey said:
have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.
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i alrdy told you that superoneclick doesnt work for me
have u tried using 1 click root yet
crazyreefa said:
have u tried using 1 click root yet
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thanks ill try that
People love to micro-mod without reading and just look like idiots...
Odin back to 2.1 and then use superoneclick.
fragmentttt said:
Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.
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i know the feeling, i was having issues with SuperOneClick, worked for 3 hours on this. http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsung-Vibrant/How-Do-i-Root-my-2-2-Vibrant/td-p/709625 helped me out a bunch.
the traditional update.zip doesnt work until you get a new recovery mode installed.
i'll run thru his steps with my comments.
1. also make sure you are up to date on .NET
2. i ran this with both exploits, both times busybox didnt install (not enough space on system)
3.for step 6 it may be easier to unzip the 3e_recovery zip
4. i was a little confused as to where to put things, so i removed my micro SD card, and then put it on the "root" of the vibrant after mounting it.
5.and install it, i used it to figure out if i had "enough" root.
6. i installed a bunch of file browers trying to access system/bin, in the end my request for superuser wasn't popping up until i installed "superuser" from the market, then i used root explorer to do the rest.
7. i got lost trying to find this folder, its /res and /efs
8. more or less ignore what superoneclick says after you click the button, until it finishes.
9.install.bat is the one
10.i didnt do this
11. i had the install.bat send me into recovery mode and i reinstalled the packages
12. with any luck you should be there.
other notes: i installed busybox from the market, and used it to check to see if i had enough root. make sure busybox installs correctly before step 8.
also i ignored the instructions about turning on and off usb debugging, on my vibrant i could only turn it on and off if usb wasn't plugged in.
hopefully this helps!
My friend has the samsung intercept and I was going to help him root it. I have tried Z4root and gingerbreak but they didn't work.
Does anyone have a site on how to root? Or instructions?
I am a very experienced android user and I am very comfortable with ADB if it is needed.
Anybody know?
Let's try again. Does anyone here know?
S.D.X. Everything you need to know for the intercept
Yes I found that method as well. We tried that about twenty times along with another 1 click at xda, z4, and gingerbreak. Is there an Adb method? Also, would rageagainstthecage work?
Jmoney47 said:
Yes I found that method as well. We tried that about twenty times along with another 1 click at xda, z4, and gingerbreak. Is there an Adb method? Also, would rageagainstthecage work?
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S.D.X. is a website S.D.X. developers They have several guides to rooting.I rooted mine with a programed called sw updater with my pc but now ther are easier ways.
Ok thank you I will check it out
You're going to need to run one (or several) of the root exploits (until they 'take') and then edit some files manually via adb to make it permanent. See the SDX Developers website as previously noted.
It won't let me post a link but Google this...
how-to-install-custom-kernelrom-on-your-intercept-using-cm01-recovery
I did it with SWUpgrade Tool, but...
1) Even though I could connect and swap files between my phone and my computer over USB, SWUpgrade for some reason would not recognize my USB connection on Windows XP SP 3. This page along with the Samsung driver link on the same page saved my ass...
Google this - Troubleshoot driver error June Fabrics android
2) With the SWUpgrade you have to be really quick and unplug the USB and take out the battery when he says to, or you will not get the custom recovery installed. It took me about 4 tries before I was able to get the custom recovery in my phone.
I previously did the rageagainstthecage method, and while it worked, at one point I stupidly took out the battery when it froze before I had put in a custom recovery and done a backup and I very nearly bricked my phone. It would not bootup after that no matter what. Fortunately I was able to boot into the Virgin Mobile recovery and start from scratch wiping and resetting my phone, but I had to re-download all my apps from the Market all over again which fortunately the Market kept a record of.
I used the first link for the kernel and I am very happy. Just take it slow, be careful, and follow the instructions exactly.
Rooting using ADB Tool Manual Method
Please see my post in the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13849534#post13849534
Ok guys thanks for the advice however I have been having one problem:
I cannot seem to get the drivers installed successfully on my computer. It is windows vista x86. I have tried the easytether drivers and the samsung drivers but for some reason they don't work. Any ideas?
Hey!
I've been looking at ways to make my phone a little bit faster as well as more aesthetically pleasing, and i ran into the Aurora ICS 4.03 - thread.
However, i have next to no knowledge of smartphones and android, and i am completely baffled by the instructions, and i can't seem to be able to find a noob-friendly guide to installing the ROM.
Can you fine gentlemen help a beginner along?
The thread had links to two different guides, one of which made no sense to me plus it was a guide to convert from Cyanogenmod to the Aurora ICS, thus useless to me, while the other referenced a rooting tool that had no working download link and the one torrent i found for it, the program didn't work at all.
TL;DR; Need help, have no android mod experience.
Model n. U8800
Android v. 2.2.1
Baseband v. 129005(Whatever this is)
Kernel v. 2.6.32.9-perf
Simply install the latest 2.3 update from Huawei then follow the steps on opening message of the Aurora ICS topic.
So you have to:
- download and install the 2.3 official update
- root the 2.3, for instance with GingerBreak
- install CWM recovery, e.g. [RECOVERY][04.01.2012][U8800] ClockworkMod [v5.5.0.4]
- go to CWM and do a factory reset
- still on CWM flash the ics-aurora zip
and you're done.
VuDuCuRSe said:
Simply install the latest 2.3 update from Huawei then follow the steps on opening message of the Aurora ICS topic.
So you have to:
- download and install the 2.3 official update
- root the 2.3, for instance with GingerBreak
- install CWM recovery, e.g. [RECOVERY][04.01.2012][U8800] ClockworkMod [v5.5.0.4]
- go to CWM and do a factory reset
- still on CWM flash the ics-aurora zip
and you're done.
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Thanks, i just updated to 2.3.5, but z4root started freezing and crashing. I'll try out gingerbreak.
SuperOneClick do the job
Loureiro said:
SuperOneClick do the job
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Didn't work, it wouldn't find my phone for some reason.
Also, Gingerbreak doesn't work either. Ran it thrice already, each time for at least 20 minutes, no go.
I've been at this for at least 4 hours already, constant problems.. About to throw in the towel.
pepejovi said:
Didn't work, it wouldn't find my phone for some reason.
Also, Gingerbreak doesn't work either. Ran it thrice already, each time for at least 20 minutes, no go.
I've been at this for at least 4 hours already, constant problems.. About to throw in the towel.
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try doomlord method. worked for me. make sure your computer is able to run adb platform.
Loureiro said:
try doomlord method. worked for me. make sure your computer is able to run adb platform.
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...What? Never done this before mate, you're going to have to explain that a little more..
pepejovi said:
Didn't work, it wouldn't find my phone for some reason.
Also, Gingerbreak doesn't work either. Ran it thrice already, each time for at least 20 minutes, no go.
I've been at this for at least 4 hours already, constant problems.. About to throw in the towel.
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Do you have you USB drives installed correctly? When i rooted my phone i had no issues with SuperOneClick. Also, are you using USB debbuging? I think mine only worked when i turned that on.
Driftie said:
Do you have you USB drives installed correctly? When i rooted my phone i had no issues with SuperOneClick. Also, are you using USB debbuging? I think mine only worked when i turned that on.
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Looks like i was using SuperOneClick 2.3.2 version, downloaded the 2.3.3.0 version and it's rooting right now just fine.
At least i think it is.
It's at Step #7 of Shell rooting device... Not responding. Should that happen?
I will give you a step-by-step guide.
-First turn off Fastboot, under Settings->Applications->Fastboot
-Check Unknown Sources
-Go to Development-> check usb debugging and allow mock locations.
now go to your home screen and open the dial and enter this code:
*#*#2846579#*#*
->ProjectMenu - >background... -> Log dump -> Log on.
Restart your phone and voila, you're ready to root via SuperOneClick.
Loureiro said:
I will give you a step-by-step guide.
-First turn off Fastboot, under Settings->Applications->Fastboot
-Check Unknown Sources
-Go to Development-> check usb debugging and allow mock locations.
now go to your home screen and open the dial and enter this code:
*#*#2846579#*#*
->ProjectMenu - >background... -> Log dump -> Log on.
Restart your phone and voila, you're ready to root via SuperOneClick.
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Thanks, the guide i was following did not mention turning off fastboot.
Works now, +Thanks.
grateful thanks
also thanks
i have official gingerbread 2.3.5.
i want to root my phone but no method works.
when i follow steps indicated to use superoneclick, the program goes on till step 7 and then stops responding.
i have tried one click root but makes issue of driver. i have installed drivers from many places, even from where the one click program states. still no success.
when i try to use the boot.img method, i cant do it because when after the pressing the keys to enter the pink screen, when i connect it to the pc, no drive shows up into the computer so i cant copy the boot.img file.
i dont know what is the problem. No rooting method is working.
by the way i have installed wondershare mobilego software for android on pc.(Do you think this could make a problem). And on my phone i am using go launcher(Do you think this is making problem). By the way my phone randomly restarts and shutsdown (the reason why i am switching to cyanogen mod). Do you think i should first again do a clean install of gingerbread then do all this rooting and flashing of cyanogen. Please respond quickly.
(If there is a problem of drivers, kinldy post the link that HAS the drivers in it that will allow me to root)
A big thanks in advance!
Did you try with Z4root? I think it works well on Gingerbread. You can try to "downgrade" to your stock rom and then update to GB.
grrrMAN said:
i have official gingerbread 2.3.5.
i want to root my phone but no method works.
when i follow steps indicated to use superoneclick, the program goes on till step 7 and then stops responding.
i have tried one click root but makes issue of driver. i have installed drivers from many places, even from where the one click program states. still no success.
when i try to use the boot.img method, i cant do it because when after the pressing the keys to enter the pink screen, when i connect it to the pc, no drive shows up into the computer so i cant copy the boot.img file.
i dont know what is the problem. No rooting method is working.
by the way i have installed wondershare mobilego software for android on pc.(Do you think this could make a problem). And on my phone i am using go launcher(Do you think this is making problem). By the way my phone randomly restarts and shutsdown (the reason why i am switching to cyanogen mod). Do you think i should first again do a clean install of gingerbread then do all this rooting and flashing of cyanogen. Please respond quickly.
(If there is a problem of drivers, kinldy post the link that HAS the drivers in it that will allow me to root)
A big thanks in advance!
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I had this problem with SuperOneClick. Happens because all steps are not done properly. Make sure you do all steps and before using SuperOneclick make sure you reboot your phone.
If that doesn't work then PM me and I will send you proper steps.
Good Luck.:good:
grrrMAN said:
i have official gingerbread 2.3.5.
i want to root my phone but no method works.
when i follow steps indicated to use superoneclick, the program goes on till step 7 and then stops responding.
i have tried one click root but makes issue of driver. i have installed drivers from many places, even from where the one click program states. still no success.
when i try to use the boot.img method, i cant do it because when after the pressing the keys to enter the pink screen, when i connect it to the pc, no drive shows up into the computer so i cant copy the boot.img file.
i dont know what is the problem. No rooting method is working.
by the way i have installed wondershare mobilego software for android on pc.(Do you think this could make a problem). And on my phone i am using go launcher(Do you think this is making problem). By the way my phone randomly restarts and shutsdown (the reason why i am switching to cyanogen mod). Do you think i should first again do a clean install of gingerbread then do all this rooting and flashing of cyanogen. Please respond quickly.
(If there is a problem of drivers, kinldy post the link that HAS the drivers in it that will allow me to root)
A big thanks in advance!
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I had exactly same problem before, make sure that you have ADB drivers installed before using SuperOneClick
after I installed ADB i rooted my phone whitout any problem