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Visionary?

Will visionary root work for us?
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Just use z4root which is rage. Chances are it will work.

Is that on the market?

Just do fastboot oem unlock. :S

I tried z4root and didn't get root.

Superfrag said:
Just do fastboot oem unlock. :S
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ya i dont have sdk installed on this machine

hah2110 said:
ya i dont have sdk installed on this machine
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Using "fastboot oem unlock" only lets you unlock the boot loader, not root it. That's separate and that's what we need.

None of the one click rooters are going to work. If I remember correctly, one of the few changes in 2.2.1 was to block the exploit that allowed them to work. So surely 3.0 has these same changes.
Apparently Google is telling us that they don't really care that much if those of us who are knowledgable are rooting our phones and hacking them, but they don't want the general public being able to do so in one click from an app in the market.

I know the one click root apps don't work, but none are showing in the Market for me. Were they removed or are they being censored in some way?

I need your help to build Bell GB.

So since there isnt any canadian sbf. i need someone who is on the latest Bell software, to please unlock, and then root, and make me back ups of their current boot.img, system.img, and webtop.img. so i can use the available update and create a safe Bell GB 2.3.4 Fruit Cake.
If you are on Bell latest firmware.
Are unlocked with IHOP.
And are rooted. please post here or contact me in irc webchat.freenode.net #moto-irc

I`m rooted, on the bell 2.2.2 ota update rom... I have cwm4 installed and bootloader unlocked.. If you give me a quick rundown on how to get the images you need, i can do that for ya.

nate_benji said:
I`m rooted, on the bell 2.2.2 ota update rom... I have cwm4 installed and bootloader unlocked.. If you give me a quick rundown on how to get the images you need, i can do that for ya.
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windows or linux?

samcripp said:
windows or linux?
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I have windows/linux dual booting on my laptop. Currently i'm in windows 7.. I can reboot and load linux if need be.. But i have very little knowledge about linux

nate_benji said:
I have windows/linux dual booting on my laptop. Currently i'm in windows 7.. I can reboot and load linux if need be.. But i have very little knowledge about linux
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you can use either or, you just need adb
inside terminal/comand prompt
type adb shell
then you type su
and a pop up should apear in your phone, grant it access
then you type
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/boot.img

samcripp said:
you can use either or, you just need adb
inside terminal/comand prompt
type adb shell
then you type su
and a pop up should apear in your phone, grant it access
then you type
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/boot.img
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ok, got that one, what else do you need?

samcripp said:
So since there isnt any canadian sbf. i need someone who is on the latest Bell software, to please unlock, and then root, and make me back ups of their current boot.img, system.img, and webtop.img. so i can use the available update and create a safe Bell GB 2.3.4 Fruit Cake.
If you are on Bell latest firmware.
Are unlocked with IHOP.
And are rooted. please post here or contact me in irc webchat.freenode.net #moto-irc
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I tried to go on the IRC channel, but it woudn't connect.. kept on getting a server rejected connection error

here's the first.. boot.img

nate_benji said:
I tried to go on the IRC channel, but it woudn't connect.. kept on getting a server rejected connection error
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Try channel #moto-atrix
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jruweaver said:
Try channel #moto-atrix
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I think its the webchat.freenode.net thats rejecting the connection..

nate_benji said:
I think its the webchat.freenode.net thats rejecting the connection..
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I just connected fine to channel # moto-atrix Sam is there he must've mistyped
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jruweaver said:
I just connected fine to channel # moto-atrix Sam is there he must've mistyped
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I just connected as well.. had to use irc.freenode.net. not webchat.freenode.net
I'm in the #moto-atrix room

nate_benji said:
I just connected as well.. had to use irc.freenode.net. not webchat.freenode.net
I'm in the #moto-atrix room
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webchat.freenode.net is so you use it on your browser

I have all those files backed up previously if you still need.

I am curious and this may be not completely appropriate but I wanted to clarify something.
My question or questions are:
If you unlock using the IHOP_Bell while on 2.2.2 and then SBF to 2.2.1 FR does this relock your phone?
Since users who OTA'd ATT 2.3.4 using pudding and then sbf'd to 1.8.3 or earlier had hard bricks because of the 2.3.4 ap20 bl does that mean Bell's 2.3.4 with an unlocked bl will not be able to flash back to earlier international versions aswell?

Mac one-click unlock and root guide?

There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...

kalipedia said:
There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...
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My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
nexus7root (dot) com/nexus-7-root/how-to-root-nexus-7/

My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
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Would you mind posting an update once you do this?

Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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pmgreen said:
Would you mind posting an update once you do this?
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Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.

Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Are you glad you rooted? Anything to look out for/be overly cautious about?

fodawim said:
Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root method. I used ADB to unlock/root my G1 and G2 phones back in the day, but for some reason I'm hesitant with this Nexus - also because there are a few different methods out there and all seem slightly different and pointing to different files, etc., so I'm not sure which is up to date, etc.

Uometydev said:
Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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I don't have VMware...

Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root ...
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Believe the method from the link that was posted.
From other conversations, it sounds like one-click isn't the best method

Bought new Nexus7 should i update OTA?

I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?

ben805 said:
I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
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Update, unlock, root. In that order.

Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root...
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...deodex, flash tablet ui patch.
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Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root. In that order.
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Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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There's never a new way, it's always the same way. No update will "break" this.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock (this only have to be done once, it will remain unlocked unless you manually re-lock it)
fastboot flash recovery your.recovery.image (to flash a custom recovery)
Boot into recovery and apply the su zip of your choice if you merely want to root or if you want to flash a rom the rom of your choice (assuming these already reside on internal storage).

atticusmas said:
It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
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If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?

MRsf27 said:
If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
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http://bit.ly/yf2x50

atticusmas said:
http://bit.ly/yf2x50
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lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now

MRsf27 said:
lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
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Glad to be of service.

[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler

ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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It is okay to use. BUT...it is always best to learn how to use adb. You know, just in case something ever goes wrong.

It is not like Apple's device, you will always be able to root and all, you dont have to be scared
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ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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I really like Wug's toolkit, I know there's a few so I'm not positive if the one you're referring too is wugs or another one, but I reccomend using wugs, and following its step by step on setting up drivers properly.
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[GUIDE][VIDEO][06th Jan 2012][4Noobs]Unlock The Xperia Play Bootloader Video

This is a video tutorial for my guide that can be found here, i felt it was best to make a new thread to keep the thread clean.
Text Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
OK so i was looking around for a easy to use guide i could refer someone to and couldn't find one so i decided to create 1.
With this method you wont need to download the android SDK and instead can download a small package of files that i will upload. this saves around 1-2GB of bandwidth.
Firstly we should confirm your phone can be unlocked. To check if your phone can be rooted (most likely if it is not branded to 3, Vodafone etc then it can be)
Go to the phone dialer
Tap*#*#7378423#*#* then a service menu should pop up,
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. if it says boot loader unlock allowed then you are good to go.
if it says not allowed or no then you will need to pay to have the boot loader unlocked.
Now we need to get your IMEI to do this type in the dialer *#06# another window will appear with your IMEI number write this down somewhere as you will need it later.
OK so now that you know your phone BL can be unlocked we will need to download and extract these files
ADB and Fastboot Package - http://db.tt/B5vG1yn
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Once you downloaded the package linked above in the quote follow this video.
Any questions please reply below and "Click Thanks if i helped".

Whoever is going around rating my posts 1 star please stop or you will be found out and reported.

In what connectivity mode do I have to be ?

Denzof said:
In what connectivity mode do I have to be ?
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Fastboot mode, turn phone off and hold search
Via Tapatalk - - My Tutorials

fma965 said:
Fastboot mode, turn phone off and hold search
Via Tapatalk - - My Tutorials
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No the USB one MTP or MSC or doesn't matter

Denzof said:
No the USB one MTP or MSC or doesn't matter
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Why would it matter? its switched off

When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?

senrai180 said:
When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?
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not unlockable for free, http://unlock-bootloader.com
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senrai180 said:
When i checked if it could be unlocked, nothing was there, and holding down search did nothing. Help?
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If you have r800x it won't say anything because Verizon removed that from menu so people don't unlock but you can still unlock it with sonys website.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1

abdel12345 said:
If you have r800x it won't say anything because Verizon removed that from menu so people don't unlock but you can still unlock it with sonys website.
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no, as he couldn't get in to fastboot.
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fma965 said:
no, as he couldn't get in to fastboot.
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I thought you needed to unlock the boot loader to get into fastboot.
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rom: miui 5
kernel: Turbo v3.1

abdel12345 said:
I thought you needed to unlock the boot loader to get into fastboot.
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lol, you use fastboot to unlock it. hence why you need to download fastboot. unlocking it allows you to flash kernels and roms.
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fma965 said:
lol, you use fastboot to unlock it. hence why you need to download fastboot. unlocking it allows you to flash kernels and roms.
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Wow I've misunderstood all this time even though I've already unlocked mine lol.
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rom: miui 4
kernel: Turbo v3.1

xperia play unlock bootloader = no
can i unlock my xperia play r800i if it shows ＂unlock bootloader = no ＂

nightwolf420 said:
can i unlock my xperia play r800i if it shows ＂unlock bootloader = no ＂
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Yes i think via testpoint method. Search for it.
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Wouldn't it just be easier to use Flashtool? Well that's what I did anyway.

BL unlock: NO---But was emailed unlock key.....???
fma965 said:
This is a video tutorial for my guide that can be found here, i felt it was best to make a new thread to keep the thread clean.
Text Guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199
Once you downloaded the package linked above in the quote follow this video.
Any questions please reply below and "Click Thanks if i helped".
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Umm does sony email bl unlock codes for imei even if yours cannot be unlocked? they sent me an unlock code but i have no fastboot

kritikalmynd said:
Umm does sony email bl unlock codes for imei even if yours cannot be unlocked? they sent me an unlock code but i have no fastboot
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You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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CriGiu said:
You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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or simply use the supplied fastboot package lol
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CriGiu said:
You have to install fastboot then: just download the ADT and install platform and platform-tools.
It will create a folder under C:\Programs\Android\AndroidSDK\platform-tools (don't remember id it's correct lol, it's been a while since I used fastboot lol).
There you'll find adb and fastboot (make sure you follow the instruction under Sony's development site to install drivers and unlock your bootloader).
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sorry I should have been more clear. what i meant to say is phone wont boot into fastboot. all i get is flashmode and thats only for a few seconds then it auto boots
now im thinking i may be bricked all i get is the sony erriccson screen. I have a nandroid made but cannot boot recovery. accidentally installed the wrong rom not paying attention. Had one for unlocked bootloaders on sd card just to be ready and wasnt paying attention