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How to root Droid Incredible using a Mac?

Hey everyone. I have been thinking about rooting for some time now but I have not been able to find a way to root that uses a Mac computer. I do not have access to a PC and so I have been hoping that there are some directions out there for how to do it on a mac that I am not aware of. Anyone who might be able to help please respond.
Thanks.

cmckinstry said:
Hey everyone. I have been thinking about rooting for some time now but I have not been able to find a way to root that uses a Mac computer. I do not have access to a PC and so I have been hoping that there are some directions out there for how to do it on a mac that I am not aware of. Anyone who might be able to help please respond.
Thanks.
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Seriously? Spend 10 more seconds around the forum and you'd find exactly what you're looking for. Always look before you post.
But here you go: http://unrevoked.com/#inc

I have also been thinking about rooting my phone and I only have a mac. I know about unrevoked but that seems to be down while they are fixing it. are there any other ways to root the incredible running 2.2?

There isn't. Wait until Unrevoked is back up.

*Looks around wondering how he used his MacBook to root, install Unrevoked Forever, and install SkyRaider*
Whatever.

[Q] Trying to root on mac...

Trying to root my epic on my mac and cant seem to find anything that really seems to work, I am really starting to doubt my own intelligence at this point and really don't want to screw up my new phone....any help or a rooting for morons walkthrough would be helpful, thanks so, so much!

you could always run windows virtualized on your mac and do it that way

Try this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808103
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it worked, thank you so much, i dont know why i couldnt find that before, thanks a lot!

You could have also used an app called z4root.

You are welcome. It can be difficult to find info in the forum but that is the link I used to root my epic back in April and I had the linked stored so it was easy to send it your way.

Z4root works if you just want root but if you want to install custom roms you need clockwork. The link I have allows you to root and instal clockwork.
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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

How the root exploit (rageagainstthecage.bin) works

I was curious about how the root exploit that unlocks our phones for all this great dev stuff works. Found this explanation, and it was quite good. For those with sufficient unix/linux knowlege, this will be totally understandable, so I'd recommend following the link, and reading the in-depth explanation, complete with C code. For those with less background in this stuff, it's still worth a read, but you'll have to work harder to understand exactly what's going on.
Post any questions in this thread, and I'll be happy to answer them!

This is a good explanation, I read something similar when rage was released, may hve even been this. But I'm pretty versed with linux and am overly versed in C...to the point where I have nightmares....
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Hi and sorry for the bump guys,
Does anybody know how to do the rageagainstthecage root with an LG Optimus One P503? I have tried everything - Simple Root, SuperOneClick, VISIONary, z4root, nothing is working! I really need this root because my phone did not come with Android market and I want to install it through ADB, and I think that requires a root correct? Even if I can't root my phone, is there any way to install an apk to my phone's internal storage and not my SD card?
Thanks for reading this!

By rooting lol

I know for the opimus s you have to force a flash of an older software for z4 to root.
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no you dont need to root to install thru adb. just open up command/terminal,
adb install /blah/blah/phoneapphere.apk
alternatively you can put it on your sd card and use a file manager to locate the apk and install it on the phone.. for a nice easy root, use gingerbreak its the latest un patched exploit.. theres an apk version on xda it will root your phone no issues

HTC Merge Root?
shabbypenguin said:
no you dont need to root to install thru adb. just open up command/terminal,
adb install /blah/blah/phoneapphere.apk
alternatively you can put it on your sd card and use a file manager to locate the apk and install it on the phone.. for a nice easy root, use gingerbreak its the latest un patched exploit.. theres an apk version on xda it will root your phone no issues
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Can I use this on the kinda new HTC Merge? (I get it next weekend).
Spec: http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Merge_id4909
What would be the best way to root this phone?
[HTC Sense, 2.2 Froyo, CDMA/GSM, Qwerty kb - it's main backbone i guess.]
Thanks in advance

dillalade said:
Can I use this on the kinda new HTC Merge? (I get it next weekend).
Spec: http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Merge_id4909
What would be the best way to root this phone?
[HTC Sense, 2.2 Froyo, CDMA/GSM, Qwerty kb - it's main backbone i guess.]
Thanks in advance
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you do realize that this is the Epic 4G section, right ?

daddymikey1975 said:
you do realize that this is the Epic 4G section, right ?
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Yes but thats why hes asking if it can be used for the other phone. Specs wise, both phones are almost the same internally.

xPreSiDenT said:
Yes but thats why hes asking if it can be used for the other phone. Specs wise, both phones are almost the same internally.
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specs don't really dictate which exploit will work on a device though.
If the bootloader is locked on the HTC, there's going to be a different workaround to root it.
just sayin'

[Q] Acer Iconia A110 same root method?

Just wondering as currently there isn't any threads for the Acer Iconia A110, and it has just about the same spec and is almost identical as the Nexus 7.
Will it be able to be rooted with the same tools that are made for nexus 7? Or will I have to wait till a root for the A110 comes out?
Thanks

captainjames said:
Just wondering as currently there isn't any threads for the Acer Iconia A110, and it has just about the same spec and is almost identical as the Nexus 7.
Will it be able to be rooted with the same tools that are made for nexus 7? Or will I have to wait till a root for the A110 comes out?
Thanks
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i doubt it comes with a unlockable/lockable bootloader like all the nexus devices do. so, im guessing the method will be different.

Has any tegra 3 device been unlocked without using official methods
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just curious guys as to what the disadvantages are with the Acer Iconia A110 if unable to root atm? is it going to be possible in the near future to unlock the boot loader? is it worth getting one of the nexus instead? been looking at the 32gb 3g option.

I was given a a110 after my 100 suddenly crapped out .I was able to root using of of the universal root methods on xda.but I have not seen anything for a boot loader unlock or a recovery.as of now its not a bad tablet.

Universal root method
luis79 said:
I was given a a110 after my 100 suddenly crapped out .I was able to root using of of the universal root methods on xda.but I have not seen anything for a boot loader unlock or a recovery.as of now its not a bad tablet.
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Is there any chance that you could post a link in this thread on which universal root method you used? I would like to do the same with my acer. They put a lot of useless apps on there (ice age, etc..). Thanks in advance!

Here it is.....good luck.if u find anything else please post...thanks..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

luis79 said:
Here it is.....good luck.if u find anything else please post...thanks..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Did you use option 2?

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Did you use option 2?
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Not working :crying:

Root does not seem to work on mine
I read you were able to root your a110. I tried the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 with no results using both normal and special mode. All applications on googleplay like adaway say it is not rooted. I did all according to tutorial by the way.
So please how did you go about rooting your acer iconia tab a110.
So far I love it but my 32 go microsd is useless because I cannot move any applications to it. Or do anybody know of a working way around it. The problem is the storage is not mounted according to android phones so no applications rcognize the second external storage.
Thank you!
Francois
luis79 said:
I was given a a110 after my 100 suddenly crapped out .I was able to root using of of the universal root methods on xda.but I have not seen anything for a boot loader unlock or a recovery.as of now its not a bad tablet.
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francois2012morin said:
I read you were able to root your a110. I tried the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 with no results using both normal and special mode. All applications on googleplay like adaway say it is not rooted. I did all according to tutorial by the way.
So please how did you go about rooting your acer iconia tab a110.
So far I love it but my 32 go microsd is useless because I cannot move any applications to it. Or do anybody know of a working way around it. The problem is the storage is not mounted according to android phones so no applications rcognize the second external storage.
Thank you!
Francois
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I used normal option .when I get a chance I'll look at PC to see exactly how worked

luis79 said:
I used normal option .when I get a chance I'll look at PC to see exactly how worked
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Thanks, I'd like to know aswell. Tried both of bin4ary's methods and nothing. Can't seem to push SU/Busybox.

I would love to know as well, there simply doesn't appear to be a root method for the Acer Iconia a110. I was able to find this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915459, with a claim about having done it, but I'm not willing to risk it myself until there are more success stories. Rooting my Acer Iconia doesn't mean that much to me that I'm willing to brick it based on one persons claim.

Neither option is working
luis79 said:
Here it is.....good luck.if u find anything else please post...thanks..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Thank you for sending that link to all of us trying to root the Acer. I was wondering if there was any chance that you could jot down a quick outline on the steps you took to do this. The closest I got was the program said deamon started successfully. I left the tablet on the screen for about two hours but nothing happened after that. Any insight into this would be great.
Thanks again.

francois2012morin said:
I read you were able to root your a110. I tried the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17 with no results using both normal and special mode. All applications on googleplay like adaway say it is not rooted. I did all according to tutorial by the way.
So please how did you go about rooting your acer iconia tab a110.
So far I love it but my 32 go microsd is useless because I cannot move any applications to it. Or do anybody know of a working way around it. The problem is the storage is not mounted according to android phones so no applications rcognize the second external storage.
Thank you!
Francois
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sorry guys i got an update today lost access tried same method now not working:crying:.if i find away i will post

Thanks is in order
luis79 said:
sorry guys i got an update today lost access tried same method now not working:crying:.if i find away i will post
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So far you seem to be the only one working on this tablet. It is a great tablet but would love to be able to transfer some apps to the sd card because of the 5 gb's they gave us internally. I just don't think that its enough. The fact that you are tyring to work on this for all of us is great to see. If there is anything that I can do to try and help please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you for all of your work thus far! This also seem so to be the only site that has anything for the acer a110.

thanks for the praise but I don't deserve it .I'm not a technical Guy just taking some risk with what other people have put out .no luck so far.

Figure out how to unlock bootloader now we need root
I was messing around with this thing for the last two days with minimum sleep I finally figure out how to unlock the bootloader like the Nexus 7 but rooting it I tried a few different methods even wrote a few scripts but I must be mentally stupid right now. So if someone has idea's or wants to help let me know I wrote a root method for the liquid phones and a few LG which are easy but this bad boy wants to be well you know. So reply cheers hope we can root this soon I need my screencast and sixaxis working!!!!
RqIndustries

ragequitindustries said:
I was messing around with this thing for the last two days with minimum sleep I finally figure out how to unlock the bootloader like the Nexus 7 but rooting it I tried a few different methods even wrote a few scripts but I must be mentally stupid right now. So if someone has idea's or wants to help let me know I wrote a root method for the liquid phones and a few LG which are easy but this bad boy wants to be well you know. So reply cheers hope we can root this soon I need my screencast and sixaxis working!!!!
RqIndustries
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So to unlock boot loader just follow nexus unlock instructions?.thanks

I did it an easier way I downloaded from xda a file called fastboot_recovery.zip link: forum.xda-developers.com/show thread.php?t=1557445 follow steps its very simple I'm working on an update.zip file today downloaded Acer iconia a110 software from Acer.com so I'm just testing some stuff with a universal root method I use to start off. If someone else knows coding etc me me know
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