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SuperOneClick easy root for 2.2 & 2.1

okay im having problems unlocking sgs on ugjk4 on sgs unlock app i get sorry no code found unknown error ??

that app no longer (or is having a hard time working) with FROYO firmwares. I used it to unlock mine when I was still in Eclair.
Maybe you should revert to a stock Eclair? Anyways, once you have the unlock and freeze code, make sure you write it down and save it in your PC.
Note: When I flashed to Froyo using Odin, network locked re-appeared and I needed to punch in the exact code I got when I was in Eclair. Now, It's totally unlocked. No more unlock code after that initial flash to Froyo.
Wish you luck!

okay new too this please understand i think got what u mean but how would i revert back to eclair never did this!!! so basically your saying be more easy to go back eclair then root it then SGS unlock will work then write code paper update back to froyo and unlock would work still.....is this correct ??

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i think figured out why get error code silly me forgot put sim!!! okay now what Sim must be inserted SGS unlock app (original Sim that phone locked to) or any Sim will do sorry i am new to this was i phone user for while

mr.galaxys said:
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i think figured out why get error code silly me forgot put sim!!! okay now what Sim must be inserted SGS unlock app (original Sim that phone locked to) or any Sim will do sorry i am new to this was i phone user for while
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With or without sim, you should be able to get the code since the code itself is for the phone and is embedded in the phone.
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hmmm....then 2.2 sgs app doesnt work??any other ideas i dont wann downgrade just 2 unlock???

It's not a permanent downgrade. Flash back to eclair, unlock your phone, write down the unlock code and freeze code then flash back to froyo.
Don't forget to back up your EFS folder to your SD card and laptop.
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android.francis said:
It's not a permanent downgrade. Flash back to eclair, unlock your phone, write down the unlock code and freeze code then flash back to froyo.
Don't forget to back up your EFS folder to your SD card and laptop.
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how would one do this(downgrade) i am new to this thanks...

[Q] SuperOneClick vs OCLF
Hey Guys, I have the i9000m through Bell Mobility, and today I rooted it using SuperOneClick. It ran and said completed successfully, and installed a SuperUser app on my phone.
What is the difference between this and the OCLF? Does SuperOneClick include some sort of "lag fix"? Is one method superior to the other?
Cheers!

OCLF does lagfix your phone, yes. However, it is outdated. I would recommend you to try z4root and z4mod.

I've heard about Z4 from a few friends, couldn't find it on the Market so I went with SuperOneClick. Thank you for the suggestion - I will probably try this one if I need to do it again.
I've also learned that most third party ROM's include LagFixes in their Kernel, eliminating the need for them in the rooting process.
Are there any real differences in the rooting apps?

What is your end-goal?

End goal, to educate myself on a few fronts of Android phones. I'd like to have enough knowledge to root, and install new ROM's (which I can confidently do). I'd also like to have a good understand of reverting to factory ROM and settings (if you could point me a to a descriptive thread on this it would be much appreciated!).
Just wondering if one rooting method is superior to the others

Hello, can anyone of you help me please? I see someone mentioned z4root. Now this is my problem:
I downloaded z4root, ran it and it seems like it started but after few seconds my phone just vibrated and then it turned me to my home screen, which means i wasnt able to root.
Could anyone be so kind and help me out with it?
My firmware version is 2.2.
Thanks in advance

Sorry - haven't tried it myself. But, you can use SuperOneClick if you like with a simple instructional video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

[Q] is superoneclick safe to root?
Hi, I want to root my froyo JPO with Superoneclick in order to install lagfix,
but the main problem is my 3 combo buttons not working..
Is it safe to do so?

I would work on getting your 3 button combo working before attempting any type of modifications. On the odd chance something goes wrong you need that to enter recovery mode or download mode. I believe there are a few faqs on it around the site.
As for super one click, I've used it several times flawlessly

Kops said:
I would work on getting your 3 button combo working before attempting any type of modifications. On the odd chance something goes wrong you need that to enter recovery mode or download mode. I believe there are a few faqs on it around the site.
As for super one click, I've used it several times flawlessly
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Agreed. There's a reason the 3-button fix is a pinned post in every i9000 forum. Fix that BEFORE doing anything.
WRT superoneclick, I've also never had any problems with it although your mileage may vary. Note that there are easier rooting solutions available although none appear to support as many firmware versions as superoneclick.

superoneclick android drivers?
Hello, i plan to use superoneclick to root my galaxy s phone. I went to superoneclick site and it said "You NEED to install make sure the Android drivers for your phone are installed". Now i have installed kies drivers, is that enough or do i need to install other drivers? Also, i have adb installed.

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Device wont root

As the title suggest I cant root my device, i tried Gingerbreak, put in a new SD card
followed the instruction installed the app on the phone ran it didn't restart after 10 mins, pulled battery after 15 mins and the device is not rooted. I then tried Superoneclick, when i ever press root it says not responding and gets stuck on waiting for device...Is there any other way to root this through a simple app?
My android version is 2.3.4 build number GRJ22
thanks for the help.

That is because gingerbreak does not work on 2.3.4. The only way to get root on that build is either unlock your bootloader, or revert to a previous build. Unfortunately both ways will wipe your data..
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I never unlocked my bootloader How would i go about doing that? There isn't another app or method to root the device?
I found this online but not sure if this works, anyone try it?
http://chensun.net/android-development/root-nexus-one-with-android-2-3-3-gingerbread/8/

Read the wiki or one of 18209278382738923782637826 other post that ask the same question.

Look at my signature. Especially the part in caps.

Prepare android sdk, unlock bootloader, then flash a custom recovery, and install su.zip, you rooted.
Remember that unlock bootloader will wipe your data in phone.

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Thanks, I just want to get this straight only way to root phone is either downgrade to 2.3.3 without unlocking bootloader or keep the 2.3.4 and unlock the bootloader. Is their going be an app for 2.3.4 where you can root it without unlocking bootloader? I've had my phone for well over a year so I guess it doesn't matter if i unlock bootloader since warranty is finish?

Rooting Xperia PlayOrange locked

I've been trying to root my Xperia Play, however, as most of you are aware, SOME Xperia Plays cannot be unlocked due to no fastboot enabled on some models (namely network branded ones) my question is, can anyone help me root? I've tried unlocking the bootloader with no luck, I've also tried GingerBreak 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 and there's just been no luck, on Gingerbreak the screen just sits on rooting... running exploits... or something of the sort
any help anyone?

i'm going to assume you are on 2.3.3 or later, so my recommendation to you would be to downgrade to 2.3.2, root with gingerbreak, then OTA back to the latest OTA will take you too. i too, have (though it is now unlocked now) an orange device, and before i got fastboot enabled, this was the method i used.
even though bootloader is locked, you CAN still flash ftf files via flashtool. i'll grab the link to the 2.3.2 firmware in a sec, and i do recommend this method if you want root
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here is the post with 2.3.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14547231&postcount=1
literally just flash it with flashtool (you know how to use it?), and gingerbreak it right after initial setup. connect to wifi (please tell me you have it?!) and upgrade via OTA. and BAM!!! rooted 2.3.3

in the process of downloading flashtool and the generic play rom, I take it adb is required too correct? and would rooting not kill the OTA updates? at least that's what I've read anyway.
thanks for the help, I've been trying to root for about 2 weeks now and orange just won't let it happen.

OTA updates are killed if you delete any SYSTEM BLOATWARE apps WITH ROOTed Apps!!

You can almost see flashtool as an unofficial barebones version of the Sony Ericsson update. Flashtool just allows you to downgrade as well as upgrade. Provided you have the required package.
You don't need to download anything else as everything you need is included. Just double click the flashtool.exe (I think it's an exe, says summat about java *shrugs*).
Ota is only broken with removed bloatware (which is why you remove bloat after upgrading after rooting), or if bootloader is unlocked.
So,
Extract flashtool
Copy ftf into firmware folder
Install ggdrivers if necessary
Turn phone off
Open flashtool
Click flash
Select the ftf and tick wipe data
Confirm
And when prompted, hold the back button and insert USB and wait
Simple. Then root and ota obviously. If you need any more guidance. I finish work in an hour
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

well, successfully rooted my Play, thanks for the help! shame it's gonna cost me to get the sim lock off and be able to access recovery mode, ah well, I still have my root apps back, is there a topic here that advertises the precedure for rooting branded phones? if not, there should be, while I was looking around (I personally didn't see anything that stuck out) there seemed to be alot of people struggling with rooting locked bootloaders. just a thought! thanks again guys

if you mean sim Unlock,you should ask alejandroiss-whatever his name is

Will this method work with the r800x
Edit: meant the gingerbreak with 2.3.2
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odst0016 said:
Will this method work with the r800x
Edit: meant the gingerbreak with 2.3.2
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you wont be able to use the ftf file included in this method, unfortunately, as it is for a different radio system (and therefore, uses different drivers) to the r800i. i'm pretty sure that in the dev thread, there are some threads dedicated to rooting the r800x in various ways, but as i'm not a developer or an owner of the x variant, i cant say i know what the methods involve etc. sorry. so i reccommend that you pop over to the dev thread, and have a look. it can be a hard place to find what you need, at times, but it is such a rich library of info, it's definately worth going to.
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Cat_On_Droid said:
if you mean sim Unlock,you should ask alejandroiss-whatever his name is
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416
this guy is awesome!! not only does the process remove sim lock, it also activates fastboot mode on carrier branded phones (shivers with joy), AND!!!! unlocks the bootloader ALL IN ONE!!! alejandrissimo charges a fee for this (as it does cost money to run the process, sadly), but for just under £20 and getting what it gives you, the value added to the phone is just great!!
if anyone is serious about unlocking the potential of their phone, i couldnt recommend alejandrissimo more!!

failed root need help

So on my girlfreindd my touch 4g I installed and ran invisonary r14 at first I checked temp root on startup and mount system and clicked temproot now.....the su Popped up but phone restarted before I can click allow. After rebooting it was very slow and then I went back into it and click permanentroot but says to do temproot .....so I did it agian an after rebooted clicked permanentboot and restarted but my phone is not rooted....su is installed and I have Apps that say its not rooted so when I try again visionary just flashes and goes back to the apparently so now it wont even temproot to permanentroot and su is installdd and it says its not root so I can't un root so is there anyway of doing this or am I stucl

First off all : VISIONary.apk is a one click root tool but the security flags on our phones turn off the SU ability and remove root commands upon rebooting.
Second of all : you really didn't search this because every "root method" i've seen mentions using one of two different method to root our phones. Either ./gfree or root.sh. The search button works wonders
Third and final : I'm assuming since you gained SU access via VISIONary.apk you are still rocking 2.2.x. You can use the links in my signature for both methods. However i highly suggest you read the newcomers thread first.

Did you search, read before posting? If you are on gingerbread 2.3(which I'm pretty sure you are) you can't root with visionary.
If you're still on froyo 2.2, there's a lot of how to's here and on google.
EDIT:^^^^exactly what he said.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

Quoted myself. Ignore.

Well currently It is 2.2.1 (Froyo) but thank you neidlinger, I will try both of those, but can you guys tell me how safe this is? When I rooted my other phones it was easy and painless (samsung GS phones) But I never rooted an HTC phone so is there anyway these guides can break the phone permanently?

tanner2007 said:
Well currently It is 2.2.1 (Froyo) but thank you neidlinger, I will try both of those, but can you guys tell me how safe this is? When I rooted my other phones it was easy and painless (samsung GS phones) But I never rooted an HTC phone so is there anyway these guides can break the phone permanently?
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Its very easy and very safe if you follow the directions to the T. It takes me 5 minutes tops to root and gain s-off with the visionary, root.sh method. I have never messed up.
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HTC phones are very easy to root, you just need to follow directions and obtain S-off. once Security is off, rooting and flashing is painless.

Determine software version of inactive phone?

Ok, so I ultimately want to root this phone and install a custom ROM on it. However, it is not activated, and I cannot bypass the prompt to activate, I can only get to a dialer.
So, after reading the forums, it appears that the latest official FW is .621 and there's a root method for it, but it only works on .621. Obviously, root methods are version dependent. I figure I have to know the software version before continuing then.
Is there a code I can enter into the dialer to pull up software info? Or perhaps an adb command that doesn't require root? Anything at all I can do?
Or, do I even need software info? Can I simply proceed with some alternative root method?
Regards
Smith
EDIT: I ended up solving this through trial and error. I flashed the 2nd most recent sbf file and it produced an error in the bootloader, indicating that the device must've been on .621 so I sbf back to .621 and I'll proceed with that method.
EDIT 2: Ok, so that's fine and dandy and I was able to flash the sbf specified in the thread, but now zerg exploit won't run because I have no way of enabling adb :/ any ideas?

smithisize said:
Ok, so I ultimately want to root this phone and install a custom ROM on it. However, it is not activated, and I cannot bypass the prompt to activate, I can only get to a dialer.
So, after reading the forums, it appears that the latest official FW is .621 and there's a root method for it, but it only works on .621. Obviously, root methods are version dependent. I figure I have to know the software version before continuing then.
Is there a code I can enter into the dialer to pull up software info? Or perhaps an adb command that doesn't require root? Anything at all I can do?
Or, do I even need software info? Can I simply proceed with some alternative root method?
Regards
Smith
EDIT: I ended up solving this through trial and error. I flashed the 2nd most recent sbf file and it produced an error in the bootloader, indicating that the device must've been on .621 so I sbf back to .621 and I'll proceed with that method.
EDIT 2: Ok, so that's fine and dandy and I was able to flash the sbf specified in the thread, but now zerg exploit won't run because I have no way of enabling adb :/ any ideas?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2010/06/10/tip-how-to-bypass-android-activation-screen-on-motorola-droid/ this shows how to by-pass the "activation", I just did it so it does in fact work for the Droid X M8810

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http://www.droid-life.com/2010/06/10/tip-how-to-bypass-android-activation-screen-on-motorola-droid/ this shows how to by-pass the "activation", I just did it so it does in fact work for the Droid X M8810
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You sir are incredible, thank you, I will try this when I get back to work tomorrow !
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Also, if you want to root, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800047
Please post any questions you have in that thread
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Going to check that thread now, got ADB working, just need to path it, and get all the other stuff going... Got this Droid X free and it has that pesky .621 on it.