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[PROGRAM] Updated:One Click Root/UnRoot (Mac and PC)

Team,
This One-Click Root process will copy over the rooted-update.zip or unroot-update.zip file then reboot your phone. Follow the instructions in the CMD prompt that launches.​
Credits:
LeshaK at Samdroid: for the original rooted-update.zip.
gunnarhafdal : for creating the Mac GUI for my app.​
This has been tested on stock Android 2.1 Eclair only. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to unroot as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox.
For the following models:
GT-I9000
Captivate SHG-I897
Vibrant SGH-959
GT-I9000M
Epic SPH-D700 (Untested but should work like other phones. Post with your results. This is harmless it will either work or it wont. It copies over 3 files to your existing build.)​
Rooting adds the following to your system and unrooting removes them:
/system/xbin/busybox (version 1.17.1)
/system/xbin/su
/system/app/Superuser.apk (version 2.3.1)
and links /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su​
More will follow as they are released. PM me to add your Galaxy S Model.
Warning: I am not responsible for bricked phones, rooting can void your warranty....
PC Instructions:
{
"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"
}
Download the app: here, mirror.
Watch the video for the full procedure on The Unlockr.
Video/Procedure Link Click Here
Requirements: Install Link: Dot Net Framework version 4
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_Vibrant_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "T-Mobile Vibrant One-Click Root.exe" file.
5. Click the "One-Click Root" button. This will launch a command shell follow the instructions in the CMD window.​
Mac Instructions:
Download the app: here, mirror.
It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do.
4. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip" for I9000 and I9000M and choose "Reinstall Packages" for the US models using the volume keys and then press the home button for I9000 and I9000M and the power button on the right top side for US models to start the process.​
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Done! You are rooted.
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Un-Rooting Instructions:
To Un-Root follow the same instructions except click on the Un-root button. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to un-root as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox. I would suggest to restore you phone back to stock ROM before even needing to unroot and if you are on stock un-root all you want otherwise what is the point of un-rooting.
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Getting Started with Android After Rooting:
Flash Clockwork Custom Recovery On your phone:
Follow this URL to find fill information on ROM Manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734164
Install ROM Manager from Market.
Launch ROM Manager and click on Backup ROM and save you android O/S stock rooted making getting back to stock un-rooted much easier..

Great app! I am on a Mac and rooted already so I don't need it but this should help about 90% of all new users.
Thank you.

+1 for the program. I rooted it last Sunday, and am too on a Mac, but this should def make the process alot easier for people.

This should go up as a sticky.

man it does not get easier for the new android users lol

Man I wish this app came out sooner...Fkn awesome!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.

decepticon said:
One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.
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I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.

TGA_Gunnman said:
I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.
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I will pull mine and post it here in a few

is your file the original?
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

It's edited to enable non-market apps

This is awesome, I have been waiting for this!
I am having a problem though, I have gotten to the "press the One Root Button" step. The green shell screen says it can't load the update onto my sd card, so when I re-install packages, it can't find the zip file. It does reboot the phone though and it is set on debug, is there a step I missed? I do have another 8g speed6 sd card I put in the empty slot, could that be messing it up?

Well sounds like your drivers maybe not set up right. go to start then run and open up prompt by typing cmd and see if "adb devices" runs and sees your device.
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Ah, I just did it manually. Easy. Thanks for the motivation though.

Awesome work. I'll probably wait for the updated version with the "Unroot" option, but very cool nonetheless!

Here is my settings.db file. Some have speculated that it varies some from phone to phone so may need some testing.
It has been edited to enable non-market apps.

reminder to anyone using someone elses settings.db:
Make note of the android_id in your settings.db before swapping. You'll need it!

I think I am going to leave deploying settings.DB alone.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

I created a duplicate batch for vibrant when it comes to rooting.
Ill paste the code in a sec.

Side loading
Script I had for SL'ing didn't work cause once adb shell is launched batch imput no longer works.

Installing Amazon apps

1.Make an account for Amazon; you'll need to put a credit card into the account and have to turn on 1 Click
2.You'll well need to download: Download All Files from Android Market Place
{
"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"
}
3.Download Android SDK
and extract it the C drive.
4.Download HTC Sync
and switch connection type to HTC Sync doesn't matter if it fails
5. copy the amazon appstore.apk to the tools folder. (C:\sdk\tools). DO NOT rename the files.
6. Open up a command prompt on your PC (In windows it's start, run, cmd) and change to the tools directory.
cd\
cd sdk\tools
After you change to that directory the prompt should say: c:\sdk\tools.
(if you don't want to keep doing this then Create a shortcut for CMD.exe on your desktop. Right click the CMD.exe shortcut and go to Properties.
In the Start in: bar, type in the directory C:\sdk\tools)
7. Type adb devices to verify that your computer can see the phone. If everything is working you should get a response that looks something like this:
List of devices attached
HTxxxxxxxxx device
8. Once you verify that the computer and phone are connected type the following:
adb install nameofapp.apk (obviously changing the nameofapp part to whatever the file is named). should say success when its finish
9. Now open the amazon app and sign in, download any free app like Angry Birds Rio when its finished it will prompt you if you want to use installer or download all files choose download all files the apk will be downloaded to sdcard( if you get an error then go to amazon and purchase the app you want through there and open the amazon app on your phone while signed in to start download)
10 Switch the connection type to disk drive and look for the apk in the download folder and do same as Step 5,and 8 but before that switch the connection type to HTC Sync once again.
11.When its finish checked if it worked and you should be finish
By the way I don't claim the third party installation I just took a combination of things

Did I do Something Wrong??
Thanks for this detailed instruction on installing amazon app store.
Did I do something wrong when I installed amazon app store by inputting my phone number on the amazon app store web site??
I already had an amazon account, so i inputted my phone number on the web site page and the app downloaded to my phone and installed without a hitch, no problems.

robohh said:
Thanks for this detailed instruction on installing amazon app store.
Did I do something wrong when I installed amazon app store by inputting my phone number on the amazon app store web site??
I already had an amazon account, so i inputted my phone number on the web site page and the app downloaded to my phone and installed without a hitch, no problems.
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you didnt do anything wrong. Thats how I did it too.

I just used the directions from the link below and used the 2d bar code on the top right to download the amazon app store.
It was a lot simpler to do then the directions provided in the first post
Code:
www*amazon*com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000626391
You will have to replace the * with a . if you copy and paste the contents of the code box

You all have rooted phones with the ability to use non-Market apps enabled, so of course Amazon Appstore will work naturally for you. This guide is intended for those using stock Arias that can't install .apk files directly on the phone because the ability to install apps from "Unknown sources" is disabled.

I have a rooted Aria and I still can't use it. I downloaded it without a problem, downloaded the free Angry Birds Rio app, and haven't been able to get it to work since then. Every time I open the Amazon app market app on my phone, it crashes. Dunno what the problem is.

Hm, nevermind. Just tried uninstalling and reinstalling the store app. Seems to be working now. We'll see how it goes this time!

Yup, this works on a stock Aria running 2.2. Did it on two seperate phones, and it works like a charm.

Tried another way to install amazon apps today and found it much easier.
Requirements: Amazon App Store, Android Injector, USB cable
1. Purchase or download app from amazon app store (personally did this with todays app of the day). Once downloaded, a pop up will notify you that it couldn't be installed because of the unknown source.
2. Connect your phone to your PC as a Disk Drive and turn on USB Debugging (Settings, Applications, Development)
3. Locate the .apk file at G:\Android\data\com.amazon.venezia\cache (replace G with the correct drive title for you)
4. Copy the .apk to your desktop or somewhere easy to find
5. Open Android Injector, select the .apk file on your desktop, install.

[Q] Google Communication Error! HELP!

My Galaxy S4 can't connect to Google at all (includes play store, youtube login, google+ etc.)
Really need help getting it up and running again but still no luck, any help? :/
-Eddie

emcardle660 said:
My Galaxy S4 can't connect to Google at all (includes play store, youtube login, google+ etc.)
Really need help getting it up and running again but still no luck, any help? :/
-Eddie
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My Samsung Galaxy S4 is "Rooted" long time ago..
But same like your problems a few days ago can't connect to Google Play Store..
What I'm trying is :
1. Clear Data the "Google Play Store" - Not Work
2. Disable "Google Play Store" and when asking for restore to original version "Yes" , It's working for a while but when Google Play Store Automatic Update Itself , this problems happened again.
3. Download Latest Firmware from "SamMobile" for my Phone and my Regional , Using Odin to Restore
4. Using KingoRoot to Root Again my Phone.
Until today after do step 3, Seems everything works fine...maybe you can also try that..hope it helps..

HarionoSutanto said:
My Samsung Galaxy S4 is "Rooted" long time ago..
But same like your problems a few days ago can't connect to Google Play Store..
What I'm trying is :
1. Clear Data the "Google Play Store" - Not Work
2. Disable "Google Play Store" and when asking for restore to original version "Yes" , It's working for a while but when Google Play Store Automatic Update Itself , this problems happened again.
3. Download Latest Firmware from "SamMobile" for my Phone and my Regional , Using Odin to Restore
4. Using KingoRoot to Root Again my Phone.
Until today after do step 3, Seems everything works fine...maybe you can also try that..hope it helps..
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Onto step 2, It prompts me to login in but after it says "Can't establish a reliable connection to the server..." but my internet connection is fine :/
I'll try step 3 after school though thanks

If youre rooted.
-Open root browser.
-Open etc
-Search for the file hosts
-Open hosts and add a # in from of the ip address of JUST THE LOCAL HOSTS. I.e.
Instead of 12x.xxx.xx.x localhosts
Make it #12x.xxx.xx.x localhosts.
-Reboot
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "

DeepankarS said:
If youre rooted.
-Open root browser.
-Open etc
-Search for the file hosts
-Open hosts and add a # in from of the ip address of JUST THE LOCAL HOSTS. I.e.
Instead of 12x.xxx.xx.x localhosts
Make it #12x.xxx.xx.x localhosts.
-Reboot
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks �� "
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Hasn't worked :/ Here is the screenshot I get when trying to connect my google account, it wont let me log into anything to do with google
{
"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"
}
(took this off google, same problem though)

SOLVED!
I opened the host file, deleted everything in it, the typed '127.0.0.1 local host and saved. It randomly force stop/closed all google apps. I decided to restart my device, everything works
Thanks for the help guys

emcardle660 said:
SOLVED!
I opened the host file, deleted everything in it, the typed '127.0.0.1 local host and saved. It randomly force stop/closed all google apps. I decided to restart my device, everything works
Thanks for the help guys
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A # wouldve done that too. Im using the # workaround. That is why i suggested it.
Glad for you
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "

[ROOT][SuperSU] I8200N Working!

I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANTHING GOES WRONG USING THIS METHOD!!! IT'S ONLY ONE THAT WORKED FOR ME, SO I'M JUST SHARING IT FROM MY EXPERIENCE! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Hi everyone!
So, i was looking for root my new I8200N. Only way to do it is with VRoot/iRoot chinese application, but it installs Kinguser instead of SuperSu or Superuser. In my experience it's like half root coz many apps doesn't fully work with it. I tried everything i could find but nothing worked. I finally found solution so if you have troubles, here we go:
All requirements in attachment, just unrar it!
1. Install SAMSUNG USB Drivers (Recommended reboot!)
2. On AD (Android Device) go to | Settings > More > About | then press about 10 times on version number to unlock developer features. See at screenshot.
Then go back and enter developer settings. Check USB debugging, OK.
{
"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"
}
3. Connect your AD with USB to PC and finish driver installation if needed in Device Manager.
4. Install VRoot and open it
Between this two, mobile will ask something with long address. Just check remember for this PC or something like that and Allow/OK.. And for white windows, go to Deny or something like that. It's something about Google Play...
On PC press "Root" when becomes available.
Just wait a minute and phone will reboot and it should be rooted. It should be like this:
Optional: You can delete chinese apps that comes installed, you just need "Kinguser".
5. Settings > More > Security | check "Unknown Sources" and OK.
6. Copy Lucky Patcher to AD and install it. Open it and when Kinguser ask for permission, go to Allow. Update if available.
7. In Lucky Patcher go to | Toolbox > Patch to Android > Check:
- Signature Verification status always True
- Disable .apk Signature Verification
- Disable Signature verification in the package manager
Apply
AD will reboot, if not then reboot after it finished.
8. Copy "kinguser.apk" from attachment to AD and install it. Open it and when asks you for update, CANCEL it!
9. Unrar "mrw" from attachment and whole folder copy to AD. I found easier paste it in device than SDcard coz of address we'll gonna need later.
10. Install Terminal from Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
11. Open Terminal, type "su" (without quotes) and press enter. When promted for root access, Authorize/Allow it.
12. Now type "sh /storage/emulated/0/mrw/root.sh" (Without quotes). I pasted mrw folder in root of AD, so address is like that one in quotes. You can put it somewhere else, just type correct address. Then press enter. If any error or something comes up, just go for OK or what ever you got and don't worry it's normal. After few seconds, you will be promted for root access from SuperSU, Allow it!
Phone will reboot. Update SuperSU binary and app if needed.
Congratz! You are rooted with SuperSU!
I successfully rooted 2 devices with this method.
Happy rooting!

Just to highlight issues with this, vroot will install apps on your pc without you knowing even after uninstalling.
Also you can completely remove kingroot and replace with supersu by using another mod found on this forum.
You will need an app to mount system as read writable on boot. See the playstore.
Sent from a stolen phone!

That was the only way i could found that really works for me. Days i've been searching for root and this is only i could get working.

[FIX] How to install Google+ (Google Maps Framework/App Incompatible With Device Fix)

I discovered a solution on how to make Google+ work on Phoenix OS. This might enable other apps to work as well, please report your findings.
Instructions:
Download and extract maps-framework.zip
Download latest Google+ APK (I used v9.18.0: APKMirror | Google Drive)
Using Root Explorer or a root file manager of your choice:
Copy com.google.android.maps.xml from the extracted folder and paste it into /system/etc/permissions. Perform a chmod of 644 on the file
Copy com.google.android.maps.jar from the extracted folder and paste it into /system/framework. Also perform a chmod of 644 on the file
To perform chmod in Root Explorer, click and hold on a file, click on the three menu buttons, click on Permissions, press Enter Octal, type in 644, and finally press OK twice. If you're using another root file manager, I could imagine the steps would be similar.
Restart Phoenix OS
Install Google+ APK that you downloaded earlier
Optional: If you want to update it to the latest version, open up the Play Store and update Google+ there.
How I discovered this solution is by trying to install Google+ APK through Lucky Patcher. When I tried to install it, it gave me this error message:
{
"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"
}
I performed a Google search on "Google Plus install failed missing shared library" and came up with these results which guided me to this solution:
https://forums.xamarin.com/discussion/2378/install-failed-missing-shared-library
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/25334-fixing-the-install-failed-missing-shared-library-error/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382925
Here's proof that it works:

Astounding work. Thank you so much!

Did you get it to work on your device?

Reinstalling Phoenix and testing today...
Edit: worked like a charm! Also discovered that it would work using the "nodpi" version of G+
It won't recognize that the device is compatible to install it through the Play Store, but it will allow manual installation from APKMirror ^.^
You are a gawd walking amongst mere mortals, good sir.

The Wrath of Kahn said:
Reinstalling Phoenix and testing today...
Edit: worked like a charm! Also discovered that it would work using the "nodpi" version of G+
It won't recognize that the device is compatible to install it through the Play Store, but it will allow manual installation from APKMirror ^.^
You are a gawd walking amongst mere mortals, good sir.
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Thanks for the findings And yeah, initially you have to install it manually, but after you restart your device, you will be able to update it from the Play Store to the new version. And I'm just a regular human, like you and anybody else that's on these forums

meanhacker said:
Thanks for the findings And yeah, initially you have to install it manually, but after you restart your device, you will be able to update it from the Play Store to the new version. And I'm just a regular human, like you and anybody else that's on these forums
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And humble to boot
Anyway, I'll keep testing, but I suspect several failed installs are due to this same reason... we shall see.

The Wrath of Kahn said:
And humble to boot
Anyway, I'll keep testing, but I suspect several failed installs are due to this same reason... we shall see.
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Cool, hopefully everything works out for you What failed installs did you mention?

At this point I don't recall specifically which others didn't install, but I'll keep you posted if I run into any more.

The Wrath of Kahn said:
At this point I don't recall specifically which others didn't install, but I'll keep you posted if I run into any more.
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Sounds good. If I have to, I will also try to experiment modifying the model number in build.prop and see what benefits that will bring. Also, I read online somewhere that installing an older version of Google+ might work without having to copy those two files into /system. I might experiment it if the time is right

hey thank you for the info, now i cant install instagram because i get "your device isnt compatible with this aplication", so, if i follow this steps maybe i can install instagram right? i already try install instagram from external apk (downloaded from internet but doesnt work correctly, the app get stuck at white screen and never load) :crying::crying:

BEST27 said:
hey thank you for the info, now i cant install instagram because i get "your device isnt compatible with this aplication", so, if i follow this steps maybe i can install instagram right? i already try install instagram from external apk (downloaded from internet but doesnt work correctly, the app get stuck at white screen and never load) :crying::crying:
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Give it a try and see if it lets Instagram install. The worst that can happen is you will be able to install Google+

@meanhacker have you tried any newer gms versions to see if they allow syncing for more apps? I suspect that it's locked down by the devs due to China's restrictions.

lollyjay said:
@meanhacker have you tried any newer gms versions to see if they allow syncing for more apps? I suspect that it's locked down by the devs due to China's restrictions.
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I think I did, but it keeps saying that there was an error parsing the package... I will test out more. What about you?

meanhacker said:
I think I did, but it keeps saying that there was an error parsing the package... I will test out more. What about you?
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No luck with anything newer so far.

Thank you
Thank you so saved my life awesome hit

thankyou222 said:
Thank you so saved my life awesome hit
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I'm glad it helped you! Did you use this fix to make Google+ work or some other application?