Ready to root :) - Kindle Fire General

I have watched the you tube videos and I think I am ready to root. I have rooted my samsung phones and htc phones in the past. If I root, is there a way back to stock if I needed to do that?
I want to root and install the android market, then get the gapps. From all my reading, I think it is definalty doable on this device, correct?
Thanks

Once you root, which is easy, download an app from the android market called voodoo root keeper. Lets you back it up and unroot if you have to
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putney1477 said:
I have watched the you tube videos and I think I am ready to root. I have rooted my samsung phones and htc phones in the past.
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Start here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399889
If I root, is there a way back to stock if I needed to do that?
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If you have rooted and have FireFireFire and TWRP, it is easy to restore back to a non-root KF rom. Not sure why you want to, but you can flash the official KF 6.2.1 rom using TWRP and end up with an unrooted device.
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Once you root, which is easy, download an app from the android market called voodoo root keeper. Lets you back it up and unroot if you have to
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OTA Rootkeeper does not doesn't return the device to stock as the OP asked.

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One Click Root

That didn't take long.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XOD4ML3F
Source:
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/27/root-and-unroot-your-droid-x-with-1-click/
Very cool thanks for the heads up.
Anyone tried this? Just curious im already rooted just maily would like it to unroot.
sent from LG Dare lol
It worked great for me, I rooted with it, tried a few root only apps...then I unrooted with it to see if it works, and it worked...then I rooted again so I can use those root only apps.
worked for me. painless, and quick. total time....less than 5 minutes.
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Really Works? The Rooted Apps too?
Does this really work and do the rooted apps function? Why does this work and the bootloader has not been cracked? Cunfused....
And now there's this too.
I cant seem to get this to work. I downloaded the file, went and clicked root me and it just sits there. How long does it normally take
If that's all you did, then you need to reread the instructions. I'm sure it clearly states to toggle Bluetooth or wifi. I don't want to burn anyone but in my opinion, if you can't follow instructions maybe you shouldn't be rooting your phone.
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will we still be able to use the one click method to root our phones after we have installed OTA update Froyo 2.2 from verizon in September. I have not rooted my X yet because the only thing i need it for is wifi tether and adblocker, i dont really need the custom ROMs. will i still be able to do this once my phone has received the update, if not will they develop a root for phones that have been updated via OTA
sorry for being such a noob thanks for your help
owenbeals said:
will we still be able to use the one click method to root our phones after we have installed OTA update Froyo 2.2 from verizon in September. I have not rooted my X yet because the only thing i need it for is wifi tether and adblocker, i dont really need the custom ROMs. will i still be able to do this once my phone has received the update, if not will they develop a root for phones that have been updated via OTA
sorry for being such a noob thanks for your help
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You cannot currently root a 2.2 device (unless you upgraded with that update.zip to 2.2 and moved SU), but I m sure that it will come sooner rather than later
universal androot
Im using universal androot and have my phone rooted, which i believe is the same thing as 1click root will i still get the ota in September with root on, I hope i have not posted in a inappropriate place I just was curious.
Bro, were did you get this universal androot?
influxvicions said:
Bro, were did you get this universal androot?
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http://bit.ly/dbsWmj
I tried universal androot v1.6.1 and it was a no go, seemed soon after installing toolkit it kicked me out. I did the update.zip so i'm up to 2.2 now. Gonna try the droidx root in the first post see if that does it.
mavermc said:
I tried universal androot v1.6.1 and it was a no go, seemed soon after installing toolkit it kicked me out. I did the update.zip so i'm up to 2.2 now. Gonna try the droidx root in the first post see if that does it.
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theres no way to root a 2.2 device yet, u have to root in 2.1 first then move su around and then move it again once upgraded to 2.2
dr154 said:
theres no way to root a 2.2 device yet, u have to root in 2.1 first then move su around and then move it again once upgraded to 2.2
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this is incorrect. you can root your 2.2 Droid X with this method: http://www.droid-life.com/2010/08/26/droid2-rooting-method-works-for-droidx-running-froyo/
worked like a charm on first go for me.
My speaker on the back of my droidx is blown i need to take it to verizon. How do i get rid of superuser permissions app in app drawer? I rooted with universal androot. I was told you have to remove it first then unroot. So i looked for it in app manager to delete it but its not there. I tried unrooting it still not there. Rooted it back still not there. Thanks for ur help.
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Traded the DINC in for the DX and rooted in 2 minutes!!!!!! Kinda miss the DINC, well I miss HTC Sence
does this one click root work for the 2.2? and is there a chance that the fone will not root correctly and not work?

Updated to 2.2, how do you know if you're still rooted ??

Guys,
Thanks for the help in fixing my camera issues !!
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
I am pretty new at all this stuff, how can you tell if your rooted on 2.2, and if I'm not, how can I properly root it again ??
Vinman18 said:
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
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root and Market are not related. You need to change your phone fingerprint to the Nexus 1 to show all the protected applications again as Google does not recognize the DK28 fingerprint.
However, you need to be rooted to edit the file. See the following thread for the fingerprint. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848778
I am pretty new at all this stuff, how can you tell if your rooted on 2.2, and if I'm not, how can I properly root it again ??
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One way to check is to open up a terminal and type "su"
To get root back, use the one click installer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
Or flash a Tom to get all the apps. If you want to find out if your rooted just download titanium from the market. As soon as you open it it will say asking for root rights.
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ok, here comes the idiot question of the night....
is there any way to root my phone, without having to use a computer to download any files ??
When my friend originally rooted my phone when I was on 2.1, he didnt have to use a computer, he was able to do it right on the phone itself (not sure what he did, tbh)
Vinman18 said:
ok, here comes the idiot question of the night....
is there any way to root my phone, without having to use a computer to download any files ??
When my friend originally rooted my phone when I was on 2.1, he didnt have to use a computer, he was able to do it right on the phone itself (not sure what he did, tbh)
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Z4root
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mysteryemotionz said:
Z4root
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thanks for the info, thats what I had on the phone before (I remember the app)
unfortunately, I cant find it in my market
Yes, z4root is no longer on the market, but you can download the APK here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Vinman18 said:
My next question is, am I still rooted once I updated to 2.2 ?? The Market doesnt seem as extensive as it was when I was rooted on 2.1
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To tell if you're rooted - install an app like Titanium Backup, which needs root to function properly. If you're not rooted, there won't be access to the market.
For root if you've lost it, your best option may be to install a custom ROM, which are usually pre-rooted. Besides, most custom ROMS are better than what comes stock. Which custom ROM will depend on your needs.

Easiest root app

Hi, i'm looking to root my phone, I read on PCworld mag that Z4root and simple root are in the android market, but i assume google took them down. How can I root my phone through an app? I have gingerbread.
Thanks
KidTech said:
Hi, i'm looking to root my phone, I read on PCworld mag that Z4root and simple root are in the android market, but i assume google took them down. How can I root my phone through an app? I have gingerbread.
Thanks
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why not just install adb drivers? if you're rooting the n1, adb will be one of your best friends, and then that way all you need to do is
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fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
and flash superuser...
Gingerbreak
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Bootloader unlock: The fastest way to root, but don't do that if you're concerned about warranty. However, currently it's the only way to root 2.3.4 unless you want to downgrade to earlier version.
LFact said:
Bootloader unlock: The fastest way to root, but don't do that if you're concerned about warranty. However, currently it's the only way to root 2.3.4 unless you want to downgrade to earlier version.
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it there any tutorial for Bootloader unlock or any link ?
Again, look at my signature.
KidTech said:
Hi, i'm looking to root my phone, I read on PCworld mag that Z4root and simple root are in the android market, but i assume google took them down. How can I root my phone through an app? I have gingerbread.
Thanks
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You cannot root your phone through an app if you are running build 2.3.4...
ChongoDroid said:
Gingerbreak
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Gingerbreak does not work on 2.3.4...
efrant said:
You cannot root your phone through an app if you are running build 2.3.4...
Gingerbreak does not work on 2.3.4...
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Ah.. ic
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Lost Root after New ROM install

Ok, so... I'm not new to rooting, but i AM new to rooting a nexus 7.
I had it all rooted and installed Baked's new ROM, and it gave me superuser permission when I booted into the OS the first time.. but then I restarted the nexus and bam. root was gone, superuser no longer worked... had to reload my backup of my original rom, root is back again.
I'm running CWM touch as recovery (latest update) had OTA voodoo rootkeeper (which won't help though because its a fresh install right?)
Can anyone tell me what is going on? I'm a bit lost... usually when you root. You are rooted. period. This is a new game to me.
Use this program to root it again mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
On the top left corner, it lets you choose your model and ROM.
Just choose custom ROM for any non official ROM's.
Jon565G said:
Use this program to root it again mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
On the top left corner, it lets you choose your model and ROM.
Just choose custom ROM for any non official ROM's.
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thanks! just downloaded it ... any suggestions on a great ROM? i've tried a few, but there are so many. lol!
update youre superuser or supersu app. i suggest you get the supersu app from the market since superuser is a bit buggy on jelly bean. open the supersu app, itll ask to update the binaries, do it. no need wasting your time "rerooting".
No worries, glad I could help Unfortunately, I've not ventured into the different ROM's yet. Should really....... So I can't recommend any. Sorry Though I do like the look of the ones that have the real tablet UI, might try one of them in a few days.....
Though you know what your doing, if you do need any help, you know where I am
If you could press the thanks button mate, I would really appreciate it Cheers
simms22 said:
update youre superuser or supersu app. i suggest you get the supersu app from the market since superuser is a bit buggy on jelly bean. open the supersu app, itll ask to update the binaries, do it. no need wasting your time "rerooting".
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Sweet! I'll try this!!!
BossJ said:
Sweet! I'll try this!!!
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after you do it(supersu), with a root file explorer like root explorer go to /system/app/ and delete the superuser.apk and reboot.
simms22 said:
after you do it(supersu), with a root file explorer like root explorer go to /system/app/ and delete the superuser.apk and reboot.
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Ahh, thank you! Was wondering if there was another step! Done and done! Wooooo!!!
BossJ said:
Ahh, thank you! Was wondering if there was another step! Done and done! Wooooo!!!
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if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.
simms22 said:
if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.
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that's what i was thinking.. I've rooted so many times before and once you're rooted. you're rooted unless an ota takes the root away, but... i was just installing roms... so weird... superuser just doesn't work well with Jelly?
simms22 said:
if you ever read that you have to reroot, think twice about it. rerooting is what people that dont know better say. as in this case, it was only a bad app.
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I apologise if I was making it more difficult than it needed to be I've only used Xperia Arc before, it needs to be rooted again after every firmware change. Thanks for posting this too, now I know in the future
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I thought I'd lost root, but after installing busy box and updating super user, it was fine
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BossJ said:
that's what i was thinking.. I've rooted so many times before and once you're rooted. you're rooted unless an ota takes the root away, but... i was just installing roms... so weird... superuser just doesn't work well with Jelly?
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yup. it works, but with minor issues. supersu is working flawlessly. another thing to do is update your busybox, stericsons busybox updater in the play market works well, and is free.
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Jon565G said:
I apologise if I was making it more difficult than it needed to be I've only used Xperia Arc before, it needs to be rooted again after every firmware change. Thanks for posting this too, now I know in the future
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with any nexus device, there really isnt a "rooting". from scratch all you need to do is fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), fastboot flash a custom recovery, and either flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your recovery. no root toolkits needed. thats whats awesome about any nexus.
with any nexus device, there really isnt a "rooting". from scratch all you need to do is fastboot oem unlock(bootloader), fastboot flash a custom recovery, and either flash the su binaries or a custom rom in your recovery. no root toolkits needed. thats whats awesome about any nexus.
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Looks like I'll be considering a nexus for my next phone. Sony make everything more difficult than it should be......
Jon565G said:
Looks like I'll be considering a nexus for my next phone. Sony make everything more difficult than it should be......
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unfortunately not only sony

To root or not To root?

that is the question.
opinions?
Well...of course root!!! Samsung will never even know after a simple Odin back to stock
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Instant root! You will get more options like ad block and so on
Root dude get rid of that bloatware
yeah !! overclock and underclock!! remove bloatware and use flash zips + backup via CWM
root or die!
edi itelman said:
that is the question.
opinions?
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you shouldn't root your phone if you have to ask.
Root all the (Android) things!
There's no reason to NOT root a device, there are tons of reasons TO root.... Hell, my PC running Bluestacks right now has been rooted! Hacked that SOB to run whatever size "SD card" I want it to have, just because it was possible
Rooting for sure, can't live without adblocking now especially how ridiculous the ads are becoming.
Yep +1, I'll be rooted within minutes of receiving mine. As usual.
krabman said:
Yep +1, I'll be rooted within minutes of receiving mine. As usual.
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Well same here haha. Even if there are no ROMs available when I first get it, I'll just deodex, zip align and remove all the bloatware ASAP
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Just hoping Samsung will not make further improvements against resetting the flash counter...
ROOT ROOT ROOT!! Coz it's really fRUITfUL :thumbup:
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If you find the need to
I'll root but just for Cerberus and ad block, I like the Samsung stuff
Always rooted my devices. The s4 will have the same fate!

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