I have a Gen1 Blade and i have some questions,
1.does the process of converting the radio to Gen2 unlocks the 512 MB?
2.does the same process needs my phone to be rooted?
It should unlock the full 512MB RAM if your phone physically has it, for example some European Blades have 512MB RAM in the phone, but are limited to 256MB by the software. Using a TPT can let you unlock the full amount. On Chinese Blades that only physically have 256MB, your phone won't boot if you use it.
You don't need to be rooted to use a TPT.
I have a European model,what's "TPT"??
Total Phone Transfer. Its what you need to do to convert the radio to Gen 2. See this for how to do it.
Thx for your help!
@http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/ZTE_Blade_%28Gen1%29:_Radio_Conversion_and_Recovery
@ step 5 you can read : "will automatically boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery" ,so isn't a root needed??
You should check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19047321#post19047321
papei4ever said:
Thx for your help!
@http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/ZTE_Blade_%28Gen1%29:_Radio_Conversion_and_Recovery
@ step 5 you can read : "will automatically boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery" ,so isn't a root needed??
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Sorry missed this. You don't need to be rooted. The TPT installs Clockwork as well, but you don't need root to run the TPT.
I was waiting for your answer cause I wasn't so sure.
Thx again!
Anyway, if you want to root your phone, you can try Universal Androod or Z4root (with z4root you can make permanent root).
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hi ive been looking round how to root my g1 and had no conformation if the UK version g1 are different to root than the US.
can some give me some clarification on how to root them.
thanks in advance
i am a us g1 users so i might be incorrect but i believe that you need to use rc9 or a gold card. if it is rc9, the rest of the method is the same just a different .nbh
porkky said:
hi ive been looking round how to root my g1
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No, you didn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
Afirejar said:
No, you didn't.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480
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Hey I’m having some trouble getting to grips with rooting too; there is quite a lot of information (some of it contradictory or at least inconsistent) for someone new like myself to take in. I consider myself pretty tech savvy but my G1 is uninsured and I’m frankly terrified of bricking it as I’ve got a year left on my contract to pay.
Anyway my point being...the guide your pointing to is specifically tailored to US models as are most guides on the net it’s very hard to find anything definitive about rooting the UK models with regard to SPL and Radio, etc. Also, given that this stuff moves soo quickly (which is an amazing testament to the hard work that all the devs and everyone else involved puts in, thank you!) it’s hard to catch up on everything and understand what exactly to do.
One click root works fine on crc37 uk phones ive rooted a couple now just follow the usual instructions, there's little danger of anything getting bricked if you arent touching radio which you dont need to do to load CM using the one click root app
http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
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One click root works fine on crc37 uk phones ive rooted a couple now just follow the usual instructions, there's little danger of anything getting bricked if you arent touching radio which you dont need to do to load CM using the one click root app
http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/
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I'm a little confused with all this too.
I've been to that blog and that seems simple enough.
It should work on this right? -
firmware - 1.5
kernel - 2.6.27 [email protected] #1
Build Number - CRC 1
Now, this means by phone is rooted, (Basically giving me sys admin rather than root user?)
Which in turn means I can install custom ROM images? Is there anything else this allows me to do?
And is all this permement? Or will it go back to the original ROM on the hardware when I hard reboot?
Sorry for all the questions, I got my phone today .
That's an original and most up to date UK version, so no you're not rooted. Easiest way is the one-click root, just install, put rom on SD card, run prog, reboot, flash (Read full instructions though).
Having root enables you to have full access, so you can do whatever you like from terminal and applications which require special permissions to run can, some cool stuff can only be done with root.
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That's an original and most up to date UK version, so no you're not rooted. Easiest way is the one-click root, just install, put rom on SD card, run prog, reboot, flash (Read full instructions though).
Having root enables you to have full access, so you can do whatever you like from terminal and applications which require special permissions to run can, some cool stuff can only be done with root.
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Thanks for the quick reply and I'm not trying to Hijack the thread, (But the OP will probably want to know this too), once I've rooted and installed the new ROM from the boot menu loader thing, how do I go about formatting my SD card to ex2?
I'm looking at this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535232
But in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204 CM himself says not to install APPS2SD. Can you do the format from inside that ROM or does it do it automatically for you?
Yeah cyanogen roms already contain their own method of app2sd, so trying to use another method on top just screws things up.
All you need to do is partition the card, then when you reboot it will see the partition, move your current stuff over and be good to go.
Follow this guide for partitioning from recovery console: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=534714
XOOM2/Xyboard Everything root and more!
From 26/03/2014, I will no longer be updating this post as I no longer have the device and Motorola won't be upgrading the device further. Please instead of sending me PMs, go to the Q&A board or post your comment on this thread.
Note: This method will not work on Windows 8. Only Windows XP, Vista, 7, Linux and Mac OS X is supported.
Root Method - Honeycomb
1. Download the Windows version here, or the Linux/OSX version here.
2. Your Computer must have Motorola Drivers installed before rooting and connect your device with debugging on to your computer via USB. (Mac Users don't need drivers)
3. Extract the zip file from the download link, and run “run.bat” (on Windows) or “run.sh” from a terminal (on Linux/OSX)
4. Your device should reboot a few times during the process, don't worry.
5. Then you should see a finished message on the Root Method Window. At this point your device is safe to be removed from the computer.
7. As you are running Honeycomb if you are reading this then you should be receiving the ICS OTA soon. So lets backup your root so you can restore everything root after the upgrade (saves time). Download OTA Rootkeeper and backup root.
6. Well Done! You have root. Enjoy root and be safe.
Blog Post: Here
Root Method - Ice Cream Sandwich
1. Connect your Xoom2/Xyboard via USB to your Windows PC. Install Motorola Drivers from here.
2. Under Settings > Developer Options > Hit the "Enable USB Debugging" selection.
3. Download the Root Installer from here. (Says for Droid RAZR but also works on Xyboard and Xoom 2]
4. Unzip the download.
Bootstrap/Safestrap[Custom Recovery]
Waring: DO NOT proceed if you are inexperienced. bootstrap is messy and is only needed once we have ROMs cooking. All questions about the recovery ask in the developer thread.
1. Install the Bootstrap APK file.
2. Allow Superuser Powers.
3. Read the instructions which is displayed on the user interface.
5. You will now see a splashscreen after you reboot (before boot animation), here you can decide if you want to enter recovery or continue with boot.
-Method Under Constuction-
Unroot or temporary unroot
Temp Unroot - If you need to unroot for any reason and come back at any time, then install OTA Rootkeeper and then select the option "temp unroot). This will remove root without restarting and you can restore by a touch of a button.
Full remove of Root - If you want to complety remove root all together, if you need to send in your device for repair or trading your device. Install Ginger Unroot and continue with the onscreen instructions. This application has confirmed to work on the Xoom2/Xyboard.
Doing it right now
Linux version has a wrong link or not uploaded yet
mdcykkk9 said:
Linux version has a wrong link or not uploaded yet
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Should be working now.
Thx is working now . i just made a donation to his paypal account. i hope for future support for the tablet .
Thanks, is good news. Now we just need that we have updates to fix bugs, and if it can be ics ...
This is worth a donation to continue the work.
édit : error, sorry, it's ok
Working well ! Thank you.
I rooted my Xoom 2 ME bought in France.
But I cannot update to 3.2.2 ???
My build 1.6.0_218.3-MZ607 ,current version 3.2
Would this work for Xoom 1 wi-fi version ?
ouatitw said:
Would this work for Xoom 1 wi-fi version ?
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This root method should work on all Motorola Devices running honeycomb or gingerbread. Try it out and see if it does
Sent from my Motorola Xoom 2
I did the US ICS update on My UK Xoom so im on 4.03 at the moment - i believe Motorola added some file which prevents me so far from rooting with the current one click programs ? so would it be safe to try this ?
ouatitw said:
I did the US ICS update on My UK Xoom so im on 4.03 at the moment - i believe Motorola added some file which prevents me so far from rooting with the current one click programs ? so would it be safe to try this ?
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The method is safe to try but Email Dan if you have any issues when rooting.
Thanks a lot Dan Rosenberg,
Suppose i root my device and if i need to use my warranty at later point of time.
Is there is anyway that i can hide Motorola that i have rooted my device.
luke.arran said:
The method is safe to try but Email Dan if you have any issues when rooting.
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I wouldn't email Dan, I'd post it here... Dan probably has more than enough things going on than to answer all rooting questions on here...
This root method very well may work on the Xoom with ICS, never hurts to try it. I don't see how you can't root with an existing method though, with the Xoom being fully unlockable and all...
Elysian893 said:
I don't see how you can't root with an existing method though, with the Xoom being fully unlockable and all...
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the thing is that maybe you can, but you might not want to Unlocking wipes all your data, apps, etc and also permanently sets a variable stating that your warranty is gone.
It might, for example, be desireable to create a backup of all your apps and data using titanium backup, which requires root, before unlocking your xoom.
Does this mean that more knowledgeable folks can create custom ROMs now, or does that still require an unlocked bootloader?
Trackz said:
Does this mean that more knowledgeable folks can create custom ROMs now, or does that still require an unlocked bootloader?
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No, we need to figure out a bootstrap for custom roms. No custom kernels.
Also, the method to fix adb remount is reset every other boot by the kernel, init.rc rebuilds local.prop on reboot as a failsafe and can't be changed without a custom kernel...
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luke.arran said:
This root method should work on all Motorola Devices running honeycomb or gingerbread. Try it out and see if it does
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Just to let you know this does not work on all Xoom models like you say. Here is my thread with my specs in it. I have tried it three times following the directions to a T and it never gets past;
"[*] Initiating Phase 1...
[*] This may take a few minutes, don't mind the buzzing."
I have now let it run for over an hour each time and it never goes any further and my Xoom is still not rooted. It did not even ever reboot on its own. Does anyone have any suggestions? If not I'll just use some threads 1 & 2, I got from a friend.
Thanks, InfiniteImmortal
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Unlocking wipes all your data, apps, etc
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Not this method. It is supposed to unlock and root motorola devices in 10 minutes without deleting any files. When I read about this on android police I was very excited as I never rooted because I only needed Superuser for my Xoom (never was interested in ROMs) and could never justify scraping everything just for this.
I tested the files here on a windows 7 machine... if I run from command at step 2. I get su permission denied. If I run the batch file I get "failed backup" loop after the device has been detected
tried the portable one click .exe found in "Motofail: Universal Motorola Android Root Tool (Portable)" works perfect on my bionic
obviously fails to remount as it does not include local.prop from step 5. so it's not working on xoom
This is the most awesome root utility I ever came along. It took something like 6 mins to root my phone without losing any files, if I can get it to run on my Xoom this will be just a dream come true!
Update: This root method does not support the Original Xoom. Confirmed by Dan.
Sorry if this is a repeated question, but have been looking for the answers all over the forum and have failed to find any up-to-date answers.
As the title stated I have an at&t motorola atrix 4g that is running the original gingerbread 2.3.6 build 4.5.141. I have managed to finally root it but I have been finding contradicting information on whether the bootloader can be safely unlocked and exactly how to do it. Does anyone have any recent info or insight on this? If it can be done, does anyone have an opinion on what they consider to be the best ROM manager or best ROM and why? Does anyone know much about the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery? I have worked with other phones but obviously don't know diddly about this one, but I do respect the opinions of the other members on this site. I have always been impressed by the amount of knowledge this group holds, as well as the quality. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hope this helps...
I don't know about unlocking the bootloader on .141 but I've had it unlocked since I got the phone last year. And once it's unlocked you can't re-lock it (even if you flash another ROM and the "unlocked" text disappears from the boot screen.
I'm sure there are several ways to arrive at 141 with unlocked boot loader and root with touchrecovery but this is what I did.
First, I used RSD Lite to flash the .91 sbf on my phone and return it to stock.
Second, I used the Auto-Unlock script found on this thread. AutoUnlock Script
Third, I used the OneClickRoot script found on this thread. One Click Root Script
Fourth, I followed UncleCemka's instructions to use Moto-Fastboot to upgrade the boot, system and webtop partitions to the stock .141 versions and then reobtained root found on this thread. Upgrade from .91 to .141 Safely thread
Finally, I downloaded the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery image file from the ClockworkMod website and used moto-fastboot to erase the recovery partition and then flash the touchrecovery.img file over to my phone. You can find the touch recovery image at this website. http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
So now I have an unlocked bootloader on my rooted Atrix running stock .141 software with the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery image.
Thanks sjmoreno.
A "rollback/degrade" may be the only way, I'm just hoping that someone has done it straight from the new version. It may just be wishful thinking on my part.
Here's a thread about a guy who unlocked his boot loader on 2.3.6…theres also a guide in there. Hope you find it helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515954
For the unlocking portion I was on 4.5.141 and I used the method below successfully. Do not get alarmed because you most likely will get the "failed to boot 0x1000" error but just follow the onscreen instructions. The program does everything for you, the only command you really type in is your specific device ID. It was very easy, just read the recent posts from the thread. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1182871
I use CWM and I have had no problems with it so far. I have been running jokersax CM9 roms since I unlocked and I love it. Hope this helps.
kotchishm said:
For the unlocking portion I was on 4.5.141 and I used the method below successfully. Do not get alarmed because you most likely will get the "failed to boot 0x1000" error but just follow the onscreen instructions. The program does everything for you, the only command you really type in is your specific device ID. It was very easy, just read the recent posts from the thread. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1182871
I use CWM and I have had no problems with it so far. I have been running jokersax CM9 roms since I unlocked and I love it. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the help but the link seems to be dead.
GatMaster45 said:
Thanks for the help but the link seems to be dead.
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Sorry here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
Thanks
I just wanted to say thanks for all the help and info. There is no way I would have been able to get by without your help. I did complete the unlock and root of my phone. I guess I now get to figure out how to use CWM and install ROMs.
Thanks again.
If you want help with using cwm and installing roms pm me and ill help you out
GatMaster45 said:
I just wanted to say thanks for all the help and info. There is no way I would have been able to get by without your help. I did complete the unlock and root of my phone. I guess I now get to figure out how to use CWM and install ROMs.
Thanks again.
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I'm also doing what you did a few months ago with my atrix...I wanted to ask... Which method of the 2 shown above did you end up using when you unlocked your bootloader?
Hi
I am trying to root Android Acer A500. I downloaded Gingerbreak.apk and tried it but it doesnt do anything and just runs for 15 minutes and the device turns off. No reboot or anything.
Can someone help me to root the device. Also I am worried, if there is a possibility that I will loose my files when I root
Thanks
android_exp said:
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I am trying to root Android Acer A500. I downloaded Gingerbreak.apk and tried it but it doesnt do anything and just runs for 15 minutes and the device turns off. No reboot or anything.
Can someone help me to root the device. Also I am worried, if there is a possibility that I will loose my files when I root
Thanks
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All depends on what version os you are running as to how to root.
Version Detail
Android Version 3.2.1
Kernel Version 2.6.36.3+
android_exp said:
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I am trying to root Android Acer A500. I downloaded Gingerbreak.apk and tried it but it doesnt do anything and just runs for 15 minutes and the device turns off. No reboot or anything.
Can someone help me to root the device. Also I am worried, if there is a possibility that I will loose my files when I root
Thanks
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use the modified gingerbreak in the following link (remove spaces)
http: //www. addictivetips. com/mobile/how-to-root-acer-iconia-a500-honeycomb-tablet/
and follow the steps as it says
no you wont loose your files until you dont brick your device
but you may loose your app data if you do something wrong
so dont forget to backup
I'm not sure what the modified gingerbreak is, but I had the same version and I had to downgrade to 3.0.1 and root and installed custom recovery From there
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
First off be aware that ginger break has malware in the file. Otherwise I had great luck with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539. Good luck
Thank you all.
One suggestion, please be careful before using the Rooted 3.2.1 V4. It deletes all the apps and data. Its like resetting your device. I couldnt backup my apps because for some reason, some apps are protected and doesnt get backed up. I was trying to avoid gingerbreak.apk because as mentioned in this forum it has malware embedded, which is true, I got alert from a png file in the app.
Thanks again
I have the above phone - that was a Chinese phone - but with WW_Phone-16.1.8.05-20160908 firmware/build number installed.
Is it possible to install root and recovery, and check bootloader status?........How?
Thanks
sconly said:
I have the above phone - that was a Chinese phone - but with WW_Phone-16.1.8.05-20160908 firmware/build number installed.
Is it possible to install root and recovery, and check bootloader status?........How?
Thanks
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Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/actual-solution-to-rooting-crisis-t3672618
Work for me.