Still holding on to that Droid 2? Looking to root it, but it's hard because it was updated to 2.3.4? Well, good news for you! I've found a way to root the Droid 2 on 2.3.4 in seconds! All you have to do is:
1. Download SuperOneClick 2.2 and the Gingerbreak exploit files.
2. Extract SuperOneClick.
3. Go to the folder where that is installed.
4. Put that to the side and extract the Gingerbreak files.
5. Copy the Gingerbreak.c file.
6. Go to the SuperOneClick folder and open the Exploits folder. You should see two files, zergRush and psneuter.
7. Paste Gingerbreak.c here.
8. Connect your Droid 2 to your computer. Make sure it is connected to adb by opening command prompt and typing "adb devices" without the quotes. If you see a string of numbers/letters and device, then your phone is connected. If not, then make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone, and make sure you have the correct drivers installed on your computer.
9. After your phone is connected, open SuperOneClick.exe and click on the exploit drop-down list. It will be set at Auto by default. There will be four options, Auto, zergRush, psneuter, and the file you added, Gingerbreak.c.
10. Select Gingerbreak.c.
11. After that, just click root. The process will complete in seconds and then it will ask if you want to test if your phone was rooted properly.
12. Click yes, and a SuperUser request will appear on your phone if it is rooted.
13. Disconnect your phone and you're done!
The files are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=578773&d=1303829301
And here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=778098&d=1320906597
my avast virus scanner really doesn't like your files
it's not working for me
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I did find the original threads these files were post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
they both have been around for awhile, and should be safe
but I have not been able to root 2.3.4/4.5.621 with this method
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sd_shadow said:
my avast virus scanner really doesn't like your files
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I also have Avast and I know what you mean, but I have had these files on my phone for a while now and they do not harm anything.
sd_shadow said:
it's not working for me
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I did find the original threads these files were post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
they both have been around for awhile, and should be safe
but I have not been able to root 2.3.4/4.5.621 with this method
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I restored my phone and tried this again to make sure it worked and it did. You may want to try using one of the other Gingerbreak files you downloaded, too. If this doesn't work, make sure your phone is connected and online. To check if it is online, open command prompt and type adb devices. It will show some numbers and then device if it is online, otherwise it will show the numbers and then offline. To fix it if it is offline, try rebooting your phone, rebooting your computer, or using a different cable.
is your phone is on system version 2.3.4/4.5.621?
did you root with magic md5, if so did you sbf, before trying this?
because it's not working for me
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lcallahan7 said:
I restored my phone and tried this again to make sure it worked and it did. You may want to try using one of the other Gingerbreak files you downloaded, too. If this doesn't work, make sure your phone is connected and online. To check if it is online, open command prompt and type adb devices. It will show some numbers and then device if it is online, otherwise it will show the numbers and then offline. To fix it if it is offline, try rebooting your phone, rebooting your computer, or using a different cable.
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restored? sbfed or just factory data wipe?
I tried other gingerbreak files
yes phone is connected, adb works, cable works pc works
I can root D2 with magic md5, and sbf with rsd lite and ezSBF
also my DX2, and D3s work fine
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factory data wipe, doesn't remove root files
sd_shadow said:
is your phone is on system version 2.3.4/4.5.621?
did you root with magic md5, if so did you sbf, before trying this?
because it's not working for me
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restored? sbfed or just factory data wipe?
I tried other gingerbreak files
yes phone is connected, adb works, cable works pc works
I can root D2 with magic md5, and sbf with rsd lite and ezSBF
also my DX2, and D3s work fine
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factory data wipe, doesn't remove root files
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I know data wipe doesn't remove root files. I sbfed and it still worked for me. Are you on the 2 or the 2 Global?
D2 (a955), system version 2.3.4/4.5.621
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which sbf are you using full file name, please
sd_shadow said:
D2 (a955), system version 2.3.4/4.5.621
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which sbf are you using full file name, please
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I just looked at the image you attached and it looks like you are using a Samsung Captivate and this is for the Droid 2. It may not work on the Samsung Captivate.
no that's a tab on superoneclick, that's there before I connect phone to pc
check yours, if it's not there, you linked wrong superoneclick
sd_shadow said:
no that's a tab on superoneclick, that's there before I connect phone to pc
check yours, if it's not there, you linked wrong superoneclick
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Sorry. I did link the wrong one. I meant 2.3.3
ok I will try again
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there is a working link on download.cnet.com
http://download.cnet.com/superoneclick/3000-2094_4-75447027.html
I will try it
edit: still not working for me
Did you ever get this solved? I am stuck at the same point.
based on what I know, I would say this does not work, but Tomsgt says it works and has posted a video and he has rooted many devices
Super one click root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2140889
if your phone is on 2.3.4 and can not get this to work, just use magic md5 root
My SuperOneClick Exploit folder is missing the AUTO file
lcallahan7 said:
Still holding on to that Droid 2? Looking to root it, but it's hard because it was updated to 2.3.4? Well, good news for you! I've found a way to root the Droid 2 on 2.3.4 in seconds! All you have to do is:
1. Download SuperOneClick 2.2 and the Gingerbreak exploit files.
2. Extract SuperOneClick.
3. Go to the folder where that is installed.
4. Put that to the side and extract the Gingerbreak files.
5. Copy the Gingerbreak.c file.
6. Go to the SuperOneClick folder and open the Exploits folder. You should see two files, zergRush and psneuter.
7. Paste Gingerbreak.c here.
8. Connect your Droid 2 to your computer. Make sure it is connected to adb by opening command prompt and typing "adb devices" without the quotes. If you see a string of numbers/letters and device, then your phone is connected. If not, then make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone, and make sure you have the correct drivers installed on your computer.
9. After your phone is connected, open SuperOneClick.exe and click on the exploit drop-down list. It will be set at Auto by default. There will be four options, Auto, zergRush, psneuter, and the file you added, Gingerbreak.c.
10. Select Gingerbreak.c.
11. After that, just click root. The process will complete in seconds and then it will ask if you want to test if your phone was rooted properly.
12. Click yes, and a SuperUser request will appear on your phone if it is rooted.
13. Disconnect your phone and you're done!
The files are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=578773&d=1303829301
And here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=778098&d=1320906597
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Where can I get the Auto file?? It is missing from the Exploit folder in SuperOneClick....
just use framaroot apk, link in my list
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
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[ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4
Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957), & Droid X (MB810)
video Super Easy Droid X, Droid 2 Rooting app
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Droid 2 to Cricket
First off, I am new here. Name is Dennis, but my nickname has always been Skeezix, "Skeeze" for short. If this post is in the wrong place, feel free to move it accordingly. I recieved my Droid to in a bricked state of mind. (the phone, not me) Now let me resurrect the dead. I found this forum via a google search for flashing a bricked droid. ezSBF/linux worked wonders. 10 starz there!!Then I went to this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881883&nocache=1
...to flash to Cricket. I felt it was too far above my head, as I had just gotten the phone awakened to GB 2.3.4. So I found this...
http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/Flashing_Motorola_Droid_to_Cricket
Real simple for a bumpkin like me. I followed the instructions to a "T". Which leads me to where I am now....(there are more things I've learned in my quest, but I'm not sure they are pertinent. ie: framaroot works and z4 doesn't as far as root goes.)
The present:
Droid works fine on wifi as far as internet goes. What I don't have is 1x or 3x when not on wifi. I can text, (but not pictures), I can call on the phone without wifi. I did change the prl to 35045 from the directed 42900, but nothing changed. I tried to access my apn setting via shortcut using bettercut, but the shortcut says apn app not installed on this phone. I found the app APN manager, which lets me remove, and edit apn, but still no luck. When I go to settings, about phone, status, all the changes are there, but under network, it says unknown.
I'm afraid to go any further for fear of bricking again and starting over without experienced guidance. "The stupid question is the one you don't ask, and you screw up." (My Dad) So here goes...
Do need to start over and try and install a new rom to fix this? or have I missed something simple? I can use the phone for now, so I can be patient for educated responses. I can give any more info if needed.
Skeezix1957 said:
First off, I am new here. Name is Dennis, but my nickname has always been Skeezix, "Skeeze" for short. If this post is in the wrong place, feel free to move it accordingly. I recieved my Droid to in a bricked state of mind. (the phone, not me) Now let me resurrect the dead. I found this forum via a google search for flashing a bricked droid. ezSBF/linux worked wonders. 10 starz there!!Then I went to this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881883&nocache=1
...to flash to Cricket. I felt it was too far above my head, as I had just gotten the phone awakened to GB 2.3.4. So I found this...
http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/Flashing_Motorola_Droid_to_Cricket
Real simple for a bumpkin like me. I followed the instructions to a "T". Which leads me to where I am now....(there are more things I've learned in my quest, but I'm not sure they are pertinent. ie: framaroot works and z4 doesn't as far as root goes.)
The present:
Droid works fine on wifi as far as internet goes. What I don't have is 1x or 3x when not on wifi. I can text, (but not pictures), I can call on the phone without wifi. I did change the prl to 35045 from the directed 42900, but nothing changed. I tried to access my apn setting via shortcut using bettercut, but the shortcut says apn app not installed on this phone. I found the app APN manager, which lets me remove, and edit apn, but still no luck. When I go to settings, about phone, status, all the changes are there, but under network, it says unknown.
I'm afraid to go any further for fear of bricking again and starting over without experienced guidance. "The stupid question is the one you don't ask, and you screw up." (My Dad) So here goes...
Do need to start over and try and install a new rom to fix this? or have I missed something simple? I can use the phone for now, so I can be patient for educated responses. I can give any more info if needed.
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Use rsd lite to flash back to complete stock and then if you want to root and flash a custom rom.
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Stuck on step 11!!!
lcallahan7 said:
Still holding on to that Droid 2? Looking to root it, but it's hard because it was updated to 2.3.4? Well, good news for you! I've found a way to root the Droid 2 on 2.3.4 in seconds! All you have to do is:
1. Download SuperOneClick 2.2 and the Gingerbreak exploit files.
2. Extract SuperOneClick.
3. Go to the folder where that is installed.
4. Put that to the side and extract the Gingerbreak files.
5. Copy the Gingerbreak.c file.
6. Go to the SuperOneClick folder and open the Exploits folder. You should see two files, zergRush and psneuter.
7. Paste Gingerbreak.c here.
8. Connect your Droid 2 to your computer. Make sure it is connected to adb by opening command prompt and typing "adb devices" without the quotes. If you see a string of numbers/letters and device, then your phone is connected. If not, then make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone, and make sure you have the correct drivers installed on your computer.
9. After your phone is connected, open SuperOneClick.exe and click on the exploit drop-down list. It will be set at Auto by default. There will be four options, Auto, zergRush, psneuter, and the file you added, Gingerbreak.c.
10. Select Gingerbreak.c.
11. After that, just click root. The process will complete in seconds and then it will ask if you want to test if your phone was rooted properly.
12. Click yes, and a SuperUser request will appear on your phone if it is rooted.
13. Disconnect your phone and you're done!
The files are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=578773&d=1303829301
And here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=778098&d=1320906597
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I'm new here -- I've searched all over for hours trying to find answers to root my phone and using different methods, but yours is the easiest to understand as I'm pretty computer illiterate and I have hard time understanding what other folks mean by things. I apologize in advanced for being long winded.
Trying to root my 2.3.4 LG Optimus Slider. Things I've done:
-downloaded and installed SDK bundle from the Android website as well as the Google USB drive
-followed all your instructions
-had some issues with typing "adb devices" into command prompt, kept getting: "ADB is Not Recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file"
-followed a tutorial from zack's tutorial's (not sure if links work here or how, but: http://zacktutorials.blogspot.com/2013/04/adb-is-not-recognized-as-internal-or.html) and got the same results that the blogger did (thought ADB issue was fixed)
-tried to root phone and got a message from SuperOneClick: *daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037*
*daemon start successfully* and rooting process stops right there
-forums suggest there is an issue with the ADB (with the whole daemon thing) and the command prompt is now going back to the whole "not recognized as an internal or external command" spiel
I keep going around in circles here, uninstalling and reinstalling, trying new methods, and getting confused. I could really use some guidance please!!
Thanks
did you try the
ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
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I am brand new to XDA and therefore can't post to the development thread. I have done Super One Click to my bravo and I believe it successfully rooted it. I am trying to add the wifi tether app but because it's non-market it won't let me load the application. The SOC said that it successfully added the non-market app coding but it doesn't seem to have worked. Any suggestions?
Enable att non-market app
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* I am not responsible if you brick your phone, but this is the easiest way, besides ADB shell comand.
** this step also work on At&t flipout
1. Root your bravo.
2. Install "RootExplorer".
3. Install "SQLite Editor".
4. Use "RootExplorer" take you to
/data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/settings
5. click on the "Value" colum of "force_only_market_apps"
6. Press "menu" button and select "Edit Field"
7. Change "1" to "0", then save.
Now you have "Unknown sources" option available for you at "Application Settings". ( check it to enable non-market install directly from web or your microsd card )
So you're saying using the SQL editor on the phone to change the value right? Also is there a free editor available? I've seen this online and have a free root explorer but so far ahven't found a free editor.
SirMuffin said:
So you're saying using the SQL editor on the phone to change the value right? Also is there a free editor available? I've seen this online and have a free root explorer but so far ahven't found a free editor.
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I don't know other free editor...
There is a discussion about pulling the file out of the phone, edit it and re-install back in. ( somehow I found that method little more risky, if you didn't keep the file in proper format, you might end up w/ infinite loop )
enable non market app on Motorola bravo
First i want to thank No Clue for the final part of this post , because without him i could not have made it possible .
Here is a step by step method to remove (non-market App ) block from your
Motorola BRAVO with AT&T:
First you need to make sure your Bravo is Rooted.
Here is what you need to do for that:
1- you plug your Motorola Bravo to your computer, using the USB cord provided
and as prompted, install the driver (motorola portal) needed to sync your
phone to your PC.Make sure you Check on : Settings/Applications/Development/
USB Debugging.(debug mode when USB connected)
2- Once phone connected to PC successfully. Download this zip file (added below):
AC-SWM.zip
Unzip on your desktop.
( the content of this zip file has everything to perform what is commonly called :
"side load" non-market applications.)
* How to use AC-SWM:
- drop your non-market application into the "payload" folder
- doubleclick "loader.bat" to run application
- If phone successfully connected to computer. a DOS window
will come up and will read "daemon started successfully"
and will show a serial number of the device attached.
the rest is pretty much self guided.
- You push enter and it will show the process of installing wathever
app you have on your "payload" folder.If installed successfully it will
display message "Success".
3- Knowing this. The first step to successfully control internal data on your phone
is to "root" it.
Thats where you are going to need the "side load" method to install :
Superuser.apk (added below)
This will give the following applications access to your phone ROM
z4root.1.3.0.apk (added below).
That little application is the easyest way to root your phone.
just install it and run it. On screen your will have a button that says "ROOT"
press on it and let the magic happen! It will root the phone and will reboot by
itself.
Once the phone back on you should be rooted.
4- Now that it is rooted. There is an option that was removed from your phone
by AT&T that enables "non-market" applications to install.
You need to get to the settings database on your phone to restore that option.
ON Motorola bravos the two database files that controls this option are :
etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/setting.mkitso
and
etc/motorola/com.android.providers.settings/secure.mkitso.
But without some sort of file explorer app you can't access those files.
We are going to use the same "side load" process to install these apps:
- root explorer.apk (added below)
- sqleditor.v1.4.apk (added below)
* what are their functions?
- root explorer, will allow you to show on a list all the files on your phone
including the "root directory" files among witch will be listed the two files
we talked about above. but at this point we can only see them, but we can't
change the codings on them (edit).
- To be able to "edit" data files on your phone you need SQLite editor. It will
also give you the ability to change the codings to it .
5- So after installing those two applications . Run root explorer, it'll take a
little time to find and list all the files on your phone . Then get into these files:
data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
(*thats when sql editor will take over and allow you to see settings.db contents)
you go to "secure"
locate the line listed as : Install_non_market_apps press "menu" button to edit
Records and change value to "1".
and save change.
data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
(*thats when sql editor will take over and allow you to see settings.db contents)
you go to "settings"
locate the line listed as : force_only_market_apps press "menu" button to edit
Records and change value to "0".
and save change.
6- go back to home screen and open settings on home screen menu
Applications, and voila!
you should have now an "unknown sources" check field available to you.
PS: if Field is not showing try to download a non-market app directly to Phone
and install.
phone will show a message asking if you are sure you want to authorize this app.
and a setting button.
once you say yes the first time. This field will be available to you then .
Now that worked for me and i am currently able to install non-market app
straight to my phone .
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^^that worked gteat, thanks a lot.
Ok I have followed the steps and still no check box for non market apps.
Fixed. Just went ahead and bought re and sql. I will use them in future use anyway. Now it is time to open my kitchen. I hope you guys know what that means.
Zax10
What did not work for you exactly .
i would want this post to remain up to date?!
cause previous user was able to make it work!
Is it one of the files i attached that is not working for you?!
give me details please?!
When I installed your root explorer and sqlite file the sq wouldn't autostart. I have been modding for a while so I rushed and just pulled the db files edited and replaced. Which caused a boot cycle. So I hard reset and installed my purchased root and sq apps. It worked flawlessly that way. I will be dumping my system into the kitchen over the weekend.
With how smooth this phone is I would have figured another dev would have started working with this phone. I will be working on the Bravo while working on my X10. Wish me luck.
Sent from my MB520 using XDA App
Yeah! You right, noone even gave it the time of the day... I guess it's because of all those restrictions with AT&T.
But you know where to find me if you get the cooked ROM to work on this!!!
GOOOOOODDDD LUUUUCCKKKK!!!!
I would say the first step to this is to change the bootloader , but can't find a clockwork that works on Bravo.
same problem plagued the X10 for the longest of times. Now they have about 8 roms including MIUI and CM7 with a locked bootloader. So patients and time will be the key.
just set up WIFI tether. Worked great Thank you.
So Londnwhitted,
The unlocking process worked fine for you with files attached?!
glad i was able to help... apparently those files works fine for some people, and not too well for others, still dont see what is causing this!
lecelui said:
So Londnwhitted,
The unlocking process worked fine for you with files attached?!
glad i was able to help... apparently those files works fine for some people, and not too well for others, still dont see what is causing this!
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you need to master reset after changing those 2 files on most bravo's, that is probably the problem. I did your procedure a while back on my gf's bravo using info i pieced together from other phones, i tried everything but it would not work till i master reset after making the changes, period.
bandroidx said:
you need to master reset after changing those 2 files on most bravo's, that is probably the problem. I did your procedure a while back on my gf's bravo using info i pieced together from other phones, i tried everything but it would not work till i master reset after making the changes, period.
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lecelui said:
So Londnwhitted,
The unlocking process worked fine for you with files attached?!
glad i was able to help... apparently those files works fine for some people, and not too well for others, still dont see what is causing this!
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Sideloader worked great.
The explorer and the sql editor worked. I only changed the 2nd value "force_only_market_apps" and then i was good to go. I couldnt find the Install_non_market_apps value. But after everything i didnt need it.
Didnt have to reset.
Tether works (2.06 not the 3.0) but its rather slow on my nook color. anyone have any ideas how to speed it up?
londonwhitted said:
Sideloader worked great.
The explorer and the sql editor worked. I only changed the 2nd value "force_only_market_apps" and then i was good to go. I couldnt find the Install_non_market_apps value. But after everything i didnt need it.
Didnt have to reset.
Tether works (2.06 not the 3.0) but its rather slow on my nook color. anyone have any ideas how to speed it up?
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it may be because i assume ur using the adhoc mod for ur nook color? i hear the supplicant used is problematic. Unfortunately i doubt the bravo wifi supports ap mode but has anyone tried? dl wifi tether 3.0 from the google code site and see if it will let you set hostapd mode. it works great on the dx but the dx has an ap mode wifi firmware included from motorola for the vzw app.
I use abd install extremely easy for installing third party apps, simple and very painless.
bandroidx said:
it may be because i assume ur using the adhoc mod for ur nook color? i hear the supplicant used is problematic. Unfortunately i doubt the bravo wifi supports ap mode but has anyone tried? dl wifi tether 3.0 from the google code site and see if it will let you set hostapd mode. it works great on the dx but the dx has an ap mode wifi firmware included from motorola for the vzw app.
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3.0 only has auto and ad-hoc mode. But the nook cant see the phones wifi. Any other ways to tether to my Nook color?
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Great advice Lec. Was looking all over for that little sucker. Thanks!
Hi All,
The Links shared below is not a work of mine. The complete information is found in russian site.
http://forum.china-iphone.ru/viewto...sid=af9b3aed965ded10f32b2d5f239a2560&start=40
I found it as useful to share the tool here. I am not a devloper of this work
Below are the complete tool for flashing & Rooting Spice MI-350.
Latest 2.3.5 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19866590&postcount=65
Flashing Tool
http://*******/58AMd
Tutorail for Flashing(Thanks for russian site)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gXmbAaDus00
Rooting tool
http://www.multiupload.com/0YGBOQCLD0
Rooting Instructions
1. Double click the open the "A60-tools-v2"
2. Holding down the "volume -" and "Menu" keys, while power on the phone, until the first picture display
3. Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable
4. Input "1" and enter in the computer
5. After that, enter and reboot the phone.
Your phone will have root access now
ADB Drivers
http://j.gs/ZDH
HoneyComb % Battery Mod
http://www.multiupload.com/9HT0SK4DX3
Flash tha attachment with Recovery tool in the third post.
Optional : Please backup before flashing it.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Credits:
1. for the rissian site for providing the Flasing tools.
2. ankjain - for providing the information
I am not responsable for any damage happen to your device during the process...
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Applications
Browser
http://www.multiupload.com/9DSTCBL2SH
Instrucions - After rooting The browser wil force close because the rooting toll will replace the default browser.
move the 2 contents present in attachment to /system/app/ using root explorer.....
and set permissions as in above screen shot. once it is done reboot the phone.
Calender
http://www.multiupload.com/TWQ775GSVN
move the Calender present in attachment to /system/app/ using root explorer.....
and set permissions as in above screen shot. once it is done reboot the phone.
Gtalk With Audio/Video Chatting - Don't use it(Lot of users are facing issues)
http://www.multiupload.com/2IDZFG7372
Make a normal install and open it once it is completed. it will automatically installs and reboot.
Once reboot you can uninstall it. Requires root.
Working Games
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19365176&postcount=17
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Recovery for Spice MI-350
How to use Recovery?
Download the revovery tool form the below link
http://www.multiupload.com/9EW6OMMTU4
1. Copy Recovery.img and M44tools.apk to the root of SDCard
2. Install M44tools.apk and once compete open it. and click Get started
3. select the item Flash Recovery From SdCard(i.e Recovery.img). We look forward to completing the process and phone will be rooted to recovery.
Now you can flash files through recovery
How to go to Recovery?
There are two ways:
1. Through the program Mobileuncle Tools (select Reboot To Recovery )
2. In the phone off, hold down the " + "volume, press the power button
How to flash firmware / update / fix through recovery?
See the image below
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Installation of Applications
mohanparvatham said:
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Dear!!
Still have problem in installing paid applications. Just could not download them through "Market". In case applications are installed through other sites, they are not getting updated!! Hope you will come out with a solution.
Solomon
jgsolo27 said:
Dear!!
Still have problem in installing paid applications. Just could not download them through "Market". In case applications are installed through other sites, they are not getting updated!! Hope you will come out with a solution.
Solomon
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i am not aware of it.....try to use the latest market 3.3.11....
mohanparvatham said:
i am not aware of it.....try to use the latest market 3.3.11....
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Thanks. I have tried so many things. With old as well as latest ver. of Market also I have tried. Nothing worked out!!!
Custom ROM for Spice MI 350
dear freinds
this is really wonderful to see that many ppl are coming here in search of truth. lol.. well sort of as spice didn't specified that its lenovo A60 .
any way for past 2-3 days i am working on to build custom ROM for lenovo A60 aka spice.
actually custom roms are already there in russian forum but as usual the language and other issues are quite rampant.
i wanted to have a clean bloat free rom which is lighter and fast and i think that i am quite near to it. the Beta rom which i am using right now has free rom of about 50-6o MB. obviously some bugs are there so i am trying to remove them asap. but seriously this is far better than stock rom .
some features that will be there
pre rooted
busybox already installed
sony arc launcher
removed all spice bloatware
deodexed ( bugs are there)
bettery % mod
give me some time and u will get it.
regards
ankjain
ankjain said:
dear freinds
this is really wonderful to see that many ppl are coming here in search of truth. lol.. well sort of as spice didn't specified that its lenovo A60 .
any way for past 2-3 days i am working on to build custom ROM for lenovo A60 aka spice.
actually custom roms are already there in russian forum but as usual the language and other issues are quite rampant.
i wanted to have a clean bloat free rom which is lighter and fast and i think that i am quite near to it. the Beta rom which i am using right now has free rom of about 50-6o MB. obviously some bugs are there so i am trying to remove them asap. but seriously this is far better than stock rom .
some features that will be there
pre rooted
busybox already installed
sony arc launcher
removed all spice bloatware
deodexed ( bugs are there)
bettery % mod
give me some time and u will get it.
regards
ankjain
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I have already created the % Circular mod for battery and i have tested in my mobile......
As of now working fine...Tomorrow i will share the link.....You need the recovery tool present in third post to flash it....
I have attached the battery mod in OP and it working perfectly on my stock rom...i need some more testers to conform it....
successful root... Application settings Force Close
Thanks a ton mohanparvatham!
I was able to root the spice mi-350 earlier and messed up with installing a battery mod from another custom ROM. The phone was constantly resetting
Then I found your post to reflash the phone and was successfullly able to recover my phone Thanks a ton!
BTW, the following settings doesn't work after root.
Settings>Applications>Manage applications
or
Settings>Applications>Running processes
It ends up with a crash... "The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force Close
"
Has anyone seen this??
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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jgsolo27.. I faced similar issue with paid apps... I had a Pocket Casts app and was not able to install it..
bosscar said:
Thanks a ton mohanparvatham!
I was able to root the spice mi-350 earlier and messed up with installing a battery mod from another custom ROM. The phone was constantly resetting
Then I found your post to reflash the phone and was successfullly able to recover my phone Thanks a ton!
BTW, the following settings doesn't work after root.
Settings>Applications>Manage applications
or
Settings>Applications>Running processes
It ends up with a crash... "The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force Close
"
Has anyone seen this??
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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jgsolo27.. I faced similar issue with paid apps... I had a Pocket Casts app and was not able to install it..
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Using root explore go to /System/app/ and check for the application LenovoApplicationsManager.apk. if it is not there you will get the error...
Thanks mohanparvatham!
yes LenovoApplicationsManager.apk is missing under system\app... It only has LenovoApplicationsManager.odex...
Do you have any idea where i can find this apk?
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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Thanks mohanparvatham!
the circular battery mod works like a charm
bosscar said:
Thanks mohanparvatham!
yes LenovoApplicationsManager.apk is missing under system\app... It only has LenovoApplicationsManager.odex...
Do you have any idea where i can find this apk?
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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Thanks mohanparvatham!
the circular battery mod works like a charm
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I will share the application later....thanks for testing the battery mod....
Here is the APK file...
copy using root explorer to /System/app/ and set the permissions....
Feel free to hit thanks button if u feel the information as useful...
Well This is Great Dude, You all have Started a Development Thread for Spice MI 350, Really It is a good budged Phone with host lot of feature inbuilt, Concern arises when it comes to memory, the Phone Lags a Lot with the Stock Rom isn't it, is there any way for all user who just has a passion of having two Sims bought this phone, Spice has a third class customer care and after sales service we can't hope more from those bunch of junks...
How to Get RID of those unwanted Apps installed Like Bollywood Ji, Teen Patti Blaa Blaa ...
the 2nd Seem does not works on incoming calls, when the 1st 3G Sim is connected to Internet Have you all noticed it, Or I am Having some Settings Wrong, has tried and changed all the setting available under sim manegment, but without any help,
Guys Please help Me As I am in a desperate need to have the 2nd SIM working with Incoming Calls...
and is there any custom ROM Available for this phone which has a decent speed..
Awesome thanks mohanparvatham - LenovoApplicationsManager.apk!
@Kamal_halder - After rooting, try to install "Absolute System Root Tools" and was able to remove all the bloatware from SPICE...
It feels really good to have a clean phone...
rooting is powerful
Instant upload on Google+ not working in Spice-Mi350
One of the cool feature of G+ is the instant upload of photos from the mobile to a private gallery. But somehow it is not working in Mi350... I have installed the latest version (Build version 2.1.1.219805) and have enabled instant upload in the settings.. still it doesn't work. Also the upload all photos option doesn't work.
Has anyone faced similar issue?
Games Working on SPICE MI-350
I have tried the below games and working perfectly....
1. Dangeon Hunter 3.1.1(Working Without Issues)
2. Raging Thunder 1.0.7(Working Without Issues)
3. Raging Thunder 2 1.0.8(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
4. NFS Shift 1.0.62(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
5. Hero Of Sparta 3.4.0(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
6. Gangster 3.5.0(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
7. Sandstorm 3.1.5(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
8. Avatar 3.1.5(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
9. Assassin's Creed HD 3.4.6(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
Not working...
SpiderMan HD(Not working)
Waiting for other replies.....
Feel free to hit thanks button if the above info is useful...
Hi Mohan,
After 1st install, opened it, it asks for Supervisor confirmation and its given, after that it just hangs there showing the Photo and the message "Installing Google Video Talk".
Tried again clicking the Video Talk Installer but same... hangs at the message "Installing Google Video Talk"
Any ideas where its going wrong?
mohanparvatham said:
Applications
Gtalk With Audio/Video Chatting
http://www.multiupload.com/2IDZFG7372
Make a normal install and open it once it is completed. it will automatically installs and reboot.
Once reboot you can uninstall it. Requires root.
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do not install google talk video
Hi MKTW
Please do not install this apk there is some major bugs in this apk ur phone will not recover it will keep on restarting i have already tried this make sure that recovery tool is installed in ur moble otherwise u will need new rom to flash it. Be careful
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Mohan Sir
Thanks for ur reply. I have now install new rom/USB driver after upgrading my Vista PC.My phone is working fine. I want to know that by pressing home key for long time how task manager bar comes same as that of samsung phones This mobile does not contain task manager to kill hanged apk by pressing home keys. Also please confirms that why system files are crashed while installing google talk video apk .
i'm facing a issue here:
At the 3rd step after completing the process it tried to reboot but it hang with Spice logo (sonam's pic in it)
I had to remove battery and start it.
When i try MobileUncle's Reboot to Recovery, it hangs with Spice logo (sonams pic)
And when i try to go to Recovery Volume - & Power keys it goes to Recovery.
But it shows Munu:
Factory Mode
Full Test
Item Rest
Test Report
Version
Reboot
Where's the Backup & Recovery?
I thought Nand Backup option may come but here the original backup recovery also gone...
Any Recovery image with Nand Backup?
mohanparvatham said:
Recovery for Spice MI-350
How to use Recovery?
Download the revovery tool form the below link
http://www.multiupload.com/9EW6OMMTU4
1. Copy Recovery.img and M44tools.apk to the root of SDCard
2. Install M44tools.apk and once compete open it. and click Get started
3. select the item Flash Recovery From SdCard(i.e Recovery.img). We look forward to completing the process and phone will be rooted to recovery.
Now you can flash files through recovery
How to go to Recovery?
There are two ways:
1. Through the program Mobileuncle Tools (select Reboot To Recovery )
2. In the phone off, hold down the " + "volume, press the power button
How to flash firmware / update / fix through recovery?
See the image below
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
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Hi all! This is a tool I made that will bypass your need to downgrade from 2.11.605.9 or .19 to get S-OFF. It uses the fre3vo exploit by TeamWin/Agrabren and the Revolutionary tool. I take no credit for this method.
Thank Agrabren here.
Thank the revolutionary team at Revolutionary.io
*I am NOT responsible for any bricked devices*
*Rooting voids your warranty! If you do not know that by now, you probably need to research more before you root*
This means that you will not have to deal with large files, and you will not lose any data.
Happy rooting!
*If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them first!*
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File: Goo-inside.me Downloads - Downloading DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5 is on download page.
Mirror: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61129367/DowngradeBypass.zip
MD5: BCD3A6982E819400E87CED8CFA6D3FB7
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All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
========= FULL TEXT TUTORIAL! =========
1. Download the file. Check the MD5sum of it. (If you do not know how, download this, open it, paste in the MD5sum that is above, click browse and select the zip file. If it is green, continue. If it is red, redownload the file and start over.)
2. Uninstall Droid Explorer if you have it. If you have any PG05IMG.zip files on your sdcard, remove them. Plug in your phone, set it to charge only (Through the notification menu on your phone), Go to Settings > Applications > Development and make sure to select "Stay Awake" and "USB Debugging" and hit OK on the popup if there is one. Keep the screen on during the process.
3. Right click on the .zip file, and then click extract.
This window will pop up.
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Make sure "Show extracted files when complete" is checked, and hit extract.
4. Now a folder will pop up. In that folder, double click RUN-ME.bat.
5. A window will pop up. It should say something like "*Daemon not running. starting it now* *Daemon started successfully*"
If it says something like "*Failed to start daemon* adb server didn't ACK", you need to uninstall HTC Sync or other syncing software (EasyTether, PDAnet, etc.) then restart the tool.
5. You will now be at a menu. If this is your first time rooting, you probably do not have the fastboot drivers installed, so enter N and press enter. (If you do have them installed, enter Y and skip to step 8.)
6. Wait for the driver window to close. It will take awhile. (The big window, not the small one)
7. Click back on the tool window and press enter.
8. It should now find your device. If not, try rebooting your phone and computer and retrying.
9. Then it should say:
-Getting root with fre3vo, thanks TeamWin!
-This will take a minute.
There will be some static-y lines going across your phone's screen. This is normal.
10. After a few minutes, it should finish and say:
-Success!
-Restarting adb...
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
-Putting superuser files on your sdcard...
[some random numbers here]
-Starting Revolutionary and the Website....
And then the window will close.
If not, and it says root unsecessful, then try pulling your phone battery and running again.
11. 11. At this point, a textbox pops up. Once you close it there will be another one. Keep the first one open until you get your beta key (After step 13).
12. The website revolutionary.io and one or two other black boxes will also pop up. If only the website pops up, and no revolutionary window, open the support_files folder and double click revolutionary.exe. If there are two revolutionary windows, you can close one.
13.On the revolutionary website, please scroll down to Download for Windows. Click that button, then cancel the download. Enter your phone's information in the prompts that pop up. The info you need is in the text boxes.
14. Click "Generate Key".
15. Once you do that, copy your beta key from the website, then paste it into the Revolutionary window. To paste it, right click the title bar of the Revolutionary window then click edit then click paste.
16. Press enter on the Revolutionary window.
17.It should say something like:
Code:
Root acquired!
Sending in Caroline...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting to fastboot...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot (Once moar...)
SUCCESS - Life gave us lemons, we didn't make lemonade!
Do you want to download (Internet connection required) and flash ClockworkMod Reocvery? [Y/n]
18. Press Y and press enter.
19. Now it should say:
Code:
Downloading recovery for your phone (mecha)... Done.
Flashing recovery over fastboot...SUCCESS!
Then the window will close.
20. Now, using volume buttons to navigate and power to select, select bootloader.
21. Wait a few seconds, and then select recovery.
22. Your phone will now go to CWM recovery and automatically flash superuser.
23. Reboot your phone and you're rooted.
24. Enjoy!
I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
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disconnecktie said:
I think its awesome that someone did this but this method seems way more complicated than doing it the other way. Maybe its just because you spelled out every step though hehe.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
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Yeah that's why ;P
These are pretty much the only instructions needed
All you do is download this, unzip it (very important!), and run the RUN-ME.bat. Just make sure to read and follow all directions in the program carefully.
Please copy and paste the beta code for Revolutionary when that step comes along (I tell you how in the tool), because if it gets put in wrong you will need to manually start Revolutionary from the support_files folder.
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It's not really hard at all, I just wanted to give people something to go by
Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
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disconnecktie said:
Yea I figured that. It makes the actual task of rooting seem a lot longer when you put it all to words like you did.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk
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my original posts in other forums didn't have it, but I got a lot of questions so i decided to add it
I have two replacement Thunderbolts arriving today, and I plan to give this tool a whirl. I'll report back when I'm finished.
I was thinking of writing a tool like this, but I'm *so* glad I don't have to now!
I'm the type of coder who will spend hours trying to automate a process that would take only a few minutes if done manually
This def works.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA
Maybe someone here can help me out in this thread? It's about the Unroot tool... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639830&page=2
Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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disconnecktie said:
Is it doing that when you do adb devices?
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I figured out the problem. Thanks though. I'll be rooting my new 'bolt as soon as the one I'm sending back is unrooted so there may be more questions headed your way. Thanks in advance.
Does it work for software version #2.11.605.9?
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This worked, thanks very much!!!!
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
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dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA
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Nevermind. I figured it out. All I did was take the stock rom from the unroot tool flashed via bootloader then ran the downgrade bypass tool n am now rooted again
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dblkspecial said:
Used this method to root my first thunderbolt. Had to get a replacement. The replacement had the .19 build on it. This method does not work on the new build. Its says failed to find root. Help please?
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA
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It worked for me
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Double tested yesterday, this does work with 2.11.605.19
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worked perfectly, had to unroot cause i thought i was gonna send it in for warranty exchange, but i ended up fixing the issue in nonrooted state, now i used this to go back to root on .19 and flawless. thanks a bunch for ur work!
HTCDEV
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?
zbergmark said:
If I have my phone unlocked using the HTCdev method do I have yo relock?
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yes you should
Update:
After repeatedly, and unsuccessfully, attempting to take total ownership of my phone, I've switched to T-Mobile and will no longer maintain this thread. Thanks to those great many donors who've contributed to support this device and my effort, and best of luck to those who still have the drive to support this device.
A Special Thanks to the Following Donors:
@acdcflame
@lilhacker
@JAKISTER
@royal1262
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---UPDATE---
If this is your first time recovering to MJ5, please follow all steps.
If you've already ran through this method successfully once, you can start at step 5
**Thanks to:
147aaron - OTA update
Designgears - RDLV
A.S._id - MJ5 Firmware
drakeymcmb - kn0x0ut support / mirror
1) Download and install Heimdall from here for windows. You'll need this and this to avoid missing .dll file errors
2) Download the following files;MI9_fix.img.ext4
https://mega.co.nz/#F!icMTnSQY!bMBNFmUnn2_K8olSTYpwIA (mirror provided by drakeymcmb)
sec_csc.zip
rldv.zip
2400258.zipPut everything except for the system.img on your external SD card
3) Download and install the MJ5 partions. Use Odin to flash these files (match the file names with the different upload slots)AP_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipBL_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipCP_N900AUCUBMJ5.zipHLTE_USA_ATT_32G.pit
{
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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4) Now is the time to use Heimdall.
Reboot into Download Mode once Odin finishes.
Install the vcredist packages downloaded from step 1.
unzip the heimdall .zip file to c:/
go to c:/Heimdall Suite/Drivers and click on zadig.exe
click the middle menu button to select "Show All Devices"
from the dropdown, select MSM8960
click the "install driver" button.
you should see a success message
5) Navigate on your computer to c:/Heimdall Suite/ and open heimdall-frontend.exe.
IMPORTANT -- Go to the Utilities tab and click the "Detect" button
Go to the Flash tab on Heimdall, click Browse and select the HLTE_USA_ATT_32G.pit file downloaded from step 3
Click the 'add' button, then next to 'partition name' select system from the dropdown.
click the Browse button underneath the dropdown, and select the MI9_fix.img.ext4 image you downloaded from step 2.
6) Click Start. ***I usually check the 'No Reboot' box to prepare for booting into recovery
7) Heimdall and your Note will report a bad flash at around 95% -- but don't worry -- your system.img got uploaded Reboot directly into recovery mode.
8) Once in recovery, select "Choose update from external" in the recovery, and select the sec_csc.zip you downloaded earlier (did you remember to put that file on your external SD card?). This will install the CSC files and run the preload checkin so you don't FC all over the place
9) IMPORTANT--After flashing the sec_csc, the Note will reboot.
Try to catch it in time to reboot BACK into recovery
Once in recovery, select "Choose update from external" in the recovery, and select the 2400258.zip you downloaded earlier.
This will give you a stock MJ5 system. You can choose to stop here if you don't want to root.
10) Extract rldv.zip to the root of your internal sdcard (NOTE **my script removes Knox apps). Reboot, then once SuperSu installs, Reboot again.
This leaves you with a rooted MJ5 device.
If this helped, please hit thanks or donate
I'm finishing up a custom rom image for us. We'll be able to flash it without the inventive, but dirty, kn0x0ut script.
Thanks alot. Now people shouldnt be scared to try out my rom flashing thread. I have good news for you, if you go to my thread, i think i found a fix for all the problems people were having with the international roms. Its the last post in my thread.
Keep up the good work,this is useful
If your already on mj5 and you softbrick, does this still work?
drakeymcmb said:
If your already on mj5 and you softbrick, does this still work?
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It does indeed. I was softbricked but recovered using this method.
So the only thing that an unlocked bootloader allows at this point is custom kernel and peace of mine right.
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Yes. And not having to use a computer when you want to change roms.
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gordec said:
So the only thing that an unlocked bootloader allows at this point is custom kernel and peace of mine right.
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Unlocking the bootloader would also allow us to use custom recovery, and the custom kernels would also allow us to run AOSP based roms
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Now on another note, I'm on MJ5 and I see where you say we can stop after flashing non-rooted MI9. Theoretically, wouldn't I be able to continue to root and then be able to use the kn0x0ut script to flash a custom rom?
KingRedHot said:
Unlocking the bootloader would also allow us to use custom recovery, and the custom kernels would also allow us to run AOSP based roms
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Now on another note, I'm on MJ5 and I see where you say we can stop after flashing non-rooted MI9. Theoretically, wouldn't I be able to continue to root and then be able to use the kn0x0ut script to flash a custom rom?
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You are correct. At that point you can either upgrade to mj5 or run kn0x0ut.
Wow this is awesome. You are a genius
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I seem to be stuck on step 9.
I'm not sure how to get to the root filesystem with my phone not yet rooted. Much less have the permissions to write files there i.e. copy and/or extract the rdlv to /system/
I can initiate an adb shell session in userland as "shell" but not as root. Can you clarify this step please? I seem to recall when I first rooted my phone with MI9 that I had full access to the filesystem (even just using explorer.exe) after using the designgears oneclick utility.
update:
well my impatience got the better of me and i went to the darkside and rooted with kingo. installing wanam now and everything appears to be ok. If there's an obvious assumption i'm missing that didn't allow me to complete step 9 i would like to know though since the more elegant solution is the preferred one
Download and install the MJ5 partions, using Odin, from here.
Im stuck on this step what files am i downloading? theres 5 files on the link.
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Download and install the MJ5 partions, using Odin, from here.
Im stuck on this step what files am i downloading? theres 5 files on the link.
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I seem to be stuck on step 9.
I'm not sure how to get to the root filesystem with my phone not yet rooted. Much less have the permissions to write files there i.e. copy and/or extract the rdlv to /system/
I can initiate an adb shell session in userland as "shell" but not as root. Can you clarify this step please? I seem to recall when I first rooted my phone with MI9 that I had full access to the filesystem (even just using explorer.exe) after using the designgears oneclick utility.
update:
well my impatience got the better of me and i went to the darkside and rooted with kingo. installing wanam now and everything appears to be ok. If there's an obvious assumption i'm missing that didn't allow me to complete step 9 i would like to know though since the more elegant solution is the preferred one
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No problems. Kingo works fine. But, to answer your question-you should always have write access to your internal sdcard -- hook your phone up to your comp and it's the folder called "phone" that pops up. I apologize if that wasn't clear.
Can someone make a video of this? I would need help with Step 2 and Step 9 specifically.
Fidelio_o said:
Download and install the MJ5 partions, using Odin, from here.
Im stuck on this step what files am i downloading? theres 5 files on the link.
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Download and install the MJ5 partions, using Odin, from here.
Im stuck on this step what files am i downloading? theres 5 files on the link.
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All of them you may want to review the context of that post as well as reading through the OP of that thread. Using Odin, it should be clear as to where each of those files are intended to be flashed.
I would like to remind everyone that flashing anything on a phone as (expensive) locked down as our phone is, is dangerous. It may be why we are all here reading this post, but, if one of the steps includes something you've never heard of, please take the time to read more about it. You may learn about other things that will help the community achieve full control of our device! We need everyone at this point. I'm drafting an army of the willing
evilpotatoman said:
No problems. Kingo works fine. But, to answer your question-you should always have write access to your internal sdcard -- hook your phone up to your comp and it's the folder called "phone" that pops up. I apologize if that wasn't clear.
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Aha, i guess for some reason i was under the impression that the shell script and the rdlv directory needed to be written to the /system/ (owned by root with 755) directory. Not sure why when i was looking at the "phone" mount point it didn't look to me like the root directory of a nix filesystem. Regardless, i really appreciate you putting this together / figuring it out. My phone has been FCing for about 3 weeks now . Hopefully other folks have similar success stories.
I haven't tried any of this as of yet, but plan to later today when I have some time. This might just be the best early Christmas present I've ever received. I was on the verge of buying a TMO Note 3 later today just to be able to load a custom ROM... this appears to make that unnecessary. If so, maybe I'll take some of the price difference between my subsidized ATT Note 3 and the TMO Note 3 and add it to the bootloader unlocking bounty.
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I haven't tried any of this as of yet, but plan to later today when I have some time. This might just be the best early Christmas present I've ever received. I was on the verge of buying a TMO Note 3 later today just to be able to load a custom ROM... this appears to make that unnecessary. If so, maybe I'll take some of the price difference between my subsidized ATT Note 3 and the TMO Note 3 and add it to the bootloader unlocking bounty.
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the links are down
Could you be more specific in your instructions? You are missing so many things, there you change the name of many options, its so confusing that way
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the links are down
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If we need space and bandwidth for hosting the files, someone please PM me. I'll be glad to get something set up between later this evening and tomorrow (it will probably be tomorrow). I'm happy to help the effort if I can.
Can someone make a video?
Can somebody who downloaded this make a mirror. The links for dropbox are down.
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we dont have a section for the vk815 yet so im posting here.
i just rooted my g pad with a 1-click root fro the g3 section
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i followed this guide by avicohh . be sure to give him a thanks for his work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
if anyone would like to compile TWRP for the X8.3 we would be very appreciative and i now i would be willing to donate some beer money.
i am not a dev and do not pretend to know anything bout building roms an such but am willing to be a tester
Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume UP and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.
player911 said:
Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume Down and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.
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glad you got root. have you tried installing twrp from the vk810.?
in the TWRP thread under android development i ask if anyone was willing to compile TRWP for us and a guy i said he would take a look at it.
Nah. Just rooted. Honestly since Lollipop and ART, Xposed has kinda lost its luster. I actually like the stock LG experience.
I successfully rooted this am using the OneClick Root 1.3 method described here:
http://www.smartphoneclinics.com/easy-way-to-root-verizon-lg-g-pad-x-8-3-vk815-one-click/
It took about 5 minutes, and all that I had to do was choose PTP mode. After rooting I installed Busybox, and all is good!
Now, If I could just do the same with my VZW G4...
Requested a forum for VK815.
I'm looking hard at the VK815 since my Nexus 7 2013 died. I requested a forum for the device at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61761668&postcount=18535
Thanks for the work you folks have done already.
Give the request a bump. I referred to this thread.
Split screen
player911 said:
Nah. Just rooted. Honestly since Lollipop and ART, Xposed has kinda lost its luster. I actually like the stock LG experience.
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My reason to root would be for increasing the number of applications Will work with the split screen mod. Anyone give this a try on this tablet?
mhonard said:
My reason to root would be for increasing the number of applications Will work with the split screen mod. Anyone give this a try on this tablet?
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yes the split screen mod work. that was the first thing i did after rooting. not sure what mod you are looking at. all i did was edit build.prop
Where did you find this mod?
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Where did you find this mod?
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I didn't find the mod anywhere. I just looked though the build. Prop till I found the line bout split window or something and changed it to true. I don't have my tab on hand but will look and let you know the exact line
player911 said:
Where did you find this mod?
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About 3/4 way down the build.prop you will find a line that says, persist.slitwindow.support_all_false. Change false to true and you will have all your apps in splitwindow
I rooted my X8.3 using this. Thanks!
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neckbonest said:
glad you got root. have you tried installing twrp from the vk810.?
in the TWRP thread under android development i ask if anyone was willing to compile TRWP for us and a guy i said he would take a look at it.
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Anyone know if/when we will see TWRP for vk815?
winpooh said:
Anyone know if/when we will see TWRP for vk815?
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Maybe never hard to say. It has a locked bootloader and may not get much love from the devs
neckbonest said:
Maybe never hard to say. It has a locked bootloader and may not get much love from the devs
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All of the LGs have a locked bootloader. Never stopped them in the past. Should be as easy as the 7" models.
player911 said:
Credit goes to Unjustified Dev for the LG Root Method used here:
UPDATE:
This is the method I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
I used these Drivers:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/avicohh/files/Android/LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe/download
Follow the guide all the way through ADB pushing the files to the device in step 5. Easy part.
Step 6 has you rebooted into Download mode:
With Tablet OFF, hold Volume Down and plug in PC connection
Once in download mode, UNPLUG the cable (it says not to but its ok) and replug it back in. This will bling on your PC and will start the driver install process. It will take a minute or 2 before the "unknown devices" start to pop up and start installing the drivers.
You should see a LG device under Device Manager > Ports. Mine was COM5. It varies. Now we are ready to continue. Run the "ports.bat" from a CMD prompt. You want to use the "NETDIAG1" port. Mine was COM5. Don't use the modem COM.
use the "Send_Command.exe \\COM5" to get shell access into your tablet. You should see a "#".
I like to type in "ls /data/local/tmp" to verify the files were pushed over properly in the first few steps using ADB.
AND FOR SOME REASON, this doesn't always work on the first try. I have better luck manually typing out the script string.
Code:
sh /data/local/tmp/lg_root.sh dummy 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp/busybox
You should see a bunch of "inflating...." lines. If it gets stuck or just returns a blank "#" just keep retrying. It seems to work after it is sitting for a few minutes. Eventually you will see the script take off and you are done.
Just hold the power button down and reboot.
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Thanks for these instructions! I got root successfully on my Verizon LG G Pad x8.3. Only things that tripped me up were getting the download mode - which is holding volume up on this device, and also rebooting at the end. I had a brief panic when I ran the scripts successfully, but couldn't reboot after it was done. I still had adb connection, so I tried typing "LEAVE" in the Send_Command prompt and that rebooted the device. Thank God!
neckbonest said:
About 3/4 way down the build.prop you will find a line that says, persist.slitwindow.support_all_false. Change false to true and you will have all your apps in splitwindow
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did not work me, says it cant save
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did you already have root because i cannot save the build.prop
screenfreak said:
did not work me, says it cant save
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did you already have root because i cannot save the build.prop
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You would have to already have root in order to save an edited build prop, and have root r/w enabled in the root browser you're using.
[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2
[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2 DEBLOAT SCRIPTS and copies of all the files they remove
[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
bost005 said:
Thanks for these instructions! I got root successfully on my Verizon LG G Pad x8.3. Only things that tripped me up were getting the download mode - which is holding volume up on this device, and also rebooting at the end. I had a brief panic when I ran the scripts successfully, but couldn't reboot after it was done. I still had adb connection, so I tried typing "LEAVE" in the Send_Command prompt and that rebooted the device. Thank God!
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I made an edit for Volume Up. It typically is up but I swore I had to actually use volume down. Glad it helped. I like to make detailed walkthroughs so I can not only help others but come back to when I need to later.
Once the script was done, I just waited a few minutes to settle and do a hard shut down. I do that on my G2 and G4.