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[Q] Can a rooted DX still receive updates?

I'm sure this question is posted somewhere on here but I couldn't find it. This is my first post.
A friend of mine has a rooted Droid X with 2.1 right now. He wants to get updated to 2.2 but he doesn't want/need a new ROM or anything like that. The only reason he's rooted is so he can get free wifi hotspot.
What's the easiest/quickest way to get him updated to 2.2 (preferably without having to wipe)?

JugglingWJ said:
I'm sure this question is posted somewhere on here but I couldn't find it. This is my first post.
A friend of mine has a rooted Droid X with 2.1 right now. He wants to get updated to 2.2 but he doesn't want/need a new ROM or anything like that. The only reason he's rooted is so he can get free wifi hotspot.
What's the easiest/quickest way to get him updated to 2.2 (preferably without having to wipe)?
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He can do the 2.2 OTA update, but he'll lose root. Of course, you can find a handful of 2.2 rooting methods on this board, so no biggie.

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Ok. Thanks for the quick response! What's the easiest way to root 2.2? I'm really new to all this (if you can't already tell).

mortodestructo said:
He can do the 2.2 OTA update, but he'll lose root. Of course, you can find a handful of 2.2 rooting methods on this board, so no biggie.
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Ok. Thanks for the quick response! What's the easiest way to root 2.2? I'm really new to all this (if you can't already tell).

JugglingWJ said:
Ok. Thanks for the quick response! What's the easiest way to root 2.2? I'm really new to all this (if you can't already tell).
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I followed these instructions. Not sure if they're the easiest, but I can confirm that they work. Helped a couple of friends root after OTA with these steps, as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7872088&postcount=1

Easier
Even easier than that, go check the Droid 2 forum for the 1-click root by DarkOnion and Faceless... the 1 click method works for both the D2 and the DX.

Shadowlore said:
Even easier than that, go check the Droid 2 forum for the 1-click root by DarkOnion and Faceless... the 1 click method works for both the D2 and the DX.
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link to that forum?

[Q] Root for Iconia Tab HC 3.2 ?? :'(

Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me

matrix.bharath said:
Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
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Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P

muztaki said:
Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
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I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.

synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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this is a prime example why it is always best to wait until the devs get their hands on the update. You are just going to have to wait till the root programs and CMW are updated to work with the new build. Early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese

synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D

muztaki said:
@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
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I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.

synapses11 said:
I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
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i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.

I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.

Upload itbto like megaload a free service

erica_renee said:
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
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Of course that occurred to me about 10 seconds after I hit submit...
So I have uploaded it to megaupload...
Unfortunately this forum won't let me post external links... so I can't tell you how to find it!
edit: ok, finally I can post links, so I'm updating this: www.megaupload.com/?d=UXOVADAS
This update comes from 4.010.38 to 7.006.01 so you'll need to be on 4.010.38 first to do the update. (that one can be found in the master ROM list on this site at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 )
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Hopefully this allows some of the developers to start playing with rooting 3.2
Additionally for anyone who has managed to brick their tablet trying to downgrade to an earlier version, this file can be used to get you back up and running (at least it worked to get me back up after I tried to downgrade to 3.1)

Thanks for the upload

ve6rah said:
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
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Ahh! Thanks so much I was using an A501 3.2 update since I had bricked it earlier today. This will help much with the stupid wifi dropouts.

Made a mirror : http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=91

no problem, please feel free to share to anyone who can help make root a reality for 3.2!
(I miss my root... and downgrading doesn't really appear to be an option right now...)
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?

ve6rah said:
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
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Already done

vache said:
Already done
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lol... well... your update time and my post time are on the same minute... great minds think alike?

Hopefully root comes soon before i apply update

mburke178 said:
i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
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So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?

kcallis said:
So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
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You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227

FloatingFatMan said:
You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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I was trying that on a virtualized version of Windows and could not get it to work.... This was using the same method that you referenced on the link. I guess my real issue is that I don't have a real Windows machine in place.

honeycomb flash

ive been around this board for a while but lurk 90% of the time. i found out how to flash android 2.3.4 on my phone last night and im having a blast. i have a tablet that has honeycomb on it and i enjoy that better but cant carry around a tablet 24/7. does anyone know of a flash for honeycomb that i can preform. i dont know how to root and afraid of bricking my phone. thanks in advance

and maybe a sense 3.0 or 3.5 flash as well.

93pgt said:
and maybe a sense 3.0 or 3.5 flash as well.
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virtuous unity.
pure sense 3.0, pure awesomeness.
here's the MT4G thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143177&
and here is their website plus download link: http://www.virtuousrom.com/
happy flashing.
YOU MUST HAVE PERM ROOT ACCESS AND S-OFF.

Can you point me in the easy way to root with s off

93pgt said:
Can you point me in the easy way to root with s off
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Need an easy way to root with s-off ? Refer this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17901805&postcount=2

93pgt said:
Can you point me in the easy way to root with s off
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The method this person posted also includes the engineering hBoot, which is not required to flash anything.
and if the one line code is interned incorrectly you will brick your device
febycv said:
Need an easy way to root with s-off ? Refer this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17901805&postcount=2
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The Root.sh link in my signature doesn't make you do that.

Heres a new root method to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270561&highlight=1+click+root

Rooting acer iconia a500 Failed

Hello
All my setting are correct and when i load up gingerbreak it just runs when i click root and doesn't do anything is there away to fix this?
Thanks For the help

Did you downgrade?
It won't run on 3.2. Be sure your running anything older than 3.2.
What have you done so far exactly?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
I personally used the 2nd method. I don't really like using adb.

scottyboy099 said:
Hello
All my setting are correct and when i load up gingerbreak it just runs when i click root and doesn't do anything is there away to fix this?
Thanks For the help
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Gingerbreak only worked on HC 3.01
Iconia Root for 3.1
And downgrade first before rooting if you're on HC 3.2

starkiller86 said:
Did you downgrade?
It won't run on 3.2. Be sure your running anything older than 3.2.
What have you done so far exactly?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
I personally used the 2nd method. I don't really like using adb.
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I have tried that and it won't downgrade it comes up the android with the triangle warning sign

scottyboy099 said:
I have tried that and it won't downgrade it comes up the android with the triangle warning sign
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You need your serial number from your USB and will have to flash it. That is currently the only to root 3.2x.
Hope this helps,
TD

timmyDean said:
You need your serial number from your USB and will have to flash it. That is currently the only to root 3.2x.
Hope this helps,
TD
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I downgraded and it has lots of errors so im updating to latest system witch is 4.x.x i don't know the other numbers is there a root for that.

scottyboy099 said:
I downgraded and it has lots of errors so im updating to latest system witch is 4.x.x i don't know the other numbers is there a root for that.
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If you've downgraded to the unstable version, that's where you want to be, root it, install Acer recovery, which you will install CWM with, then install a "pre-rooted" 3.2 or custom 3.2 ROM.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER FROM WHEREVER YOU'RE GETTING YOUR DIRECTIONS TO DOWNGRADE!

kjy2010 said:
If you've downgraded to the unstable version, that's where you want to be, root it, install Acer recovery, which you will install CWM with, then install a "pre-rooted" 3.2 or custom 3.2 ROM.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER FROM WHEREVER YOU'RE GETTING YOUR DIRECTIONS TO DOWNGRADE!
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The unstable version i downgraded to is really unstable i mean u cant even type it just pops up errors and closes it down so i'm updating to try again

Just flash it to 3.2.1 and be done with it, why downgrade and waste your time? The instructions are in the readme.pdf I sent you.

timmyDean said:
Just flash it to 3.2.1 and be done with it, why downgrade and waste your time? The instructions are in the readme.pdf I sent you.
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Iconiaroot dosnt seem to open on my tab

scottyboy099 said:
Iconiaroot dosnt seem to open on my tab
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Iconiaroot doesn't work anymore, you have to flash it.

timmyDean said:
Iconiaroot doesn't work anymore, you have to flash it.
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Sorry to Aask how do i flash ?

scottyboy099 said:
Sorry to Aask how do i flash ?
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Bro, you need to start reading. There is so much documentation in this forum it's rediculous.
I can tell the next thread from you is going to be "Help I bricked my tab".

Like kjy2010 says, read up a bit before you do ANYTHING. That search on the top right? Its your friend

scottyboy099 said:
Sorry to Aask how do i flash ?
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I think if you just read through the forum you'll find your answer. If after you read those and need some help, we'll help. Most of what you need is posted.

If you can't read up then PLEASE for the love of everything, DON'T flash your tab... It gets soooooo annoying reading the threads created saying that someones tab is "bricked" and they can't fix....
So easy a thing to do when you are prepared, hell for everyone when you aren't...

Status of Rooting

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The root works but the preformance is horrific.

deadlesszombie said:
I've been hunting down the XDA forums for a little bit now, some say the engboot rooting method works, does it work or is there another link i should follow?
thanks
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I mean yes the root works. Everything is good. Xposed and etc but the performance on it can be better. You can make it the best root you can ! Use the Echo ROM if you can. This the only way you can root is by using the Engboot so take it or leave it. You can still use it as a DD with this root method. Not the best way to root but does the job

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deadlesszombie said:
good enough for me! thanks!:good:
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anytime !