I have a samsung vibrant that i rooted in order to tether, set cpu, etc. I am trying to unroot my device to return it to stock but i cannot figure out how to do it. I downloaded one click root for mac but when i connect my device and click unroot, nothing happens on my phone. I've tried usb debugging, non-debugging, mass storage, nothing gets the phone to boot into the recovery. Help!
Thanks a ton for the help!
PS i have a mac.
have u fixed this? try superoneclickroot 1.6.5 worked for me. this is the only one i trust rooting my fone with
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Hello fellow android-users. I have a problem. A problem that I can not figure out. My problem is the fact that no matter what I do I can't root my optimus v. I have tried literally everything and still can not root it. On the phone I've tried all known versions of Visionary, Z4root, easyroot, and universal androot. On the computer I've tried SuperOneClick but it always gets stuck on "waiting for device". I have searched so many forums and cannot find a solution. I think I could root it from the computer if it weren't for these bland general drivers I get installed on my computer every time I install drivers then plug my phone into the computer via usb. I have tried plugging it in to 3 different computers and always get these drivers. I have also tried 2 different usb to micro-usb cables (thinking that the one that came with the optimus might be charge only).Down below I have attached the drivers that always come up and what I think I should get (I screenshooted this from a youtube video).And all the lg android,virgin mobile, and usb drivers I have installed in various orders and mixed and matched but still no good. Also I have never had the phone get a usb notification when I plug it in.And yes I have Usb debugging turned on on the optimus. Although I have tried taking it off just for the heck of it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
P.S. All i want to do is root it so that I can remove the bloatware and overclock it a bit.
Additional Information: Yes this is also posted on android central but I'm posting it here in hopes that maybe you all can help.
Additional Additional Information:I have tried every driver in every combination for the optimus v with never any luck.I have also installed linux on my computer If I will need that.Is there anyway to root it manually from the device itself, because that appears to be the only way. Here is a link to the official thread:forum(dot)androidcentral(dot)com/showthread.php?p=889790
If you try to connect via adb shell, does it successfully get you a "$" or "#"? Or does it say device not found?
This may seem odd, but try turning the phone off and doing the procedure for permanent root. Some have reported that turning the phone off fixes connectivity issues.
i rooted mine 2.2.2 with gingerbreak, very easy, install root and bobs your uncle
Try Gingerbreak..........works all the time
I downloaded the Gingerbreak v.1.2 app and when I press root I get "rooting....... running exploit..... This may take a few minutes! Device will reboot on success!" and I wait and nothing ever happens. And if yall are talking about the gingerbreak exploit on superoneclick I can't even get my computer to recoqnize my phone the right way.I've never had the usb notification thing pop up on the phone.I have downloaded every single driver for the phone and have installed and uninstalled them soooooo many times with no success.And I have had usb debugging on and tried rebooting several times with no luck. All i want to do is gain root acess to remove bloatware and overclock a bit.
Try all 3 versions of gingerbreak
Alright I already tried v.1.2,and 1.1, but it won't hurt to try 1.0.
remove any antivirus tht u have installed and try again
Alright I'll try that and get back to you
I tried it and it made no difference.Thanks for the suggestion though.
your sureshot is to downgrade ur device to froyo2.2. and then perform the root
Did u enable usb debugging mode? oO
josinpaul: My device is already froyo.The optimus v comes with froyo and I have not touched the OS. Also, how I would I do that if no computer can even recognize the device? (Not trying to be a jerk, just wondering if you could change the OS without being connected to the computer.)
ccdreadcc: Yes I have usb debugging on.And yes I have tried rebooting while I had usb debugging on and while it was connected to the computer via usb with no different results.
Keep your memory card unmounted ,I think here is the problem.
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If you mean go to settings in the phone and unmount it then I already did that and it didn't make a difference.If you mean don't mount the sdcard when the usb notification comes up on your phone, then I have no choice.I can't get my phone to even get that (the usb notification).It's charge only when I plug it up to my computer and I have installed all of the drivers and tried everything (and yes a million times, I have usb debugging turned on).That's the whole point! I can't get the drivers to recognize the phone.I have tried it on 3 computers with 2 different micro-usb cords with never any success.
I wonder if your phone really is in USB debuging mode despite what it says. Here is a program to verify that you have rooted your phone. Gingerbreak should work on all firmware/android versions. What android version are you on? Many of the methods do not work on 2.2.1 or 2.2.2. If you go to settings/about phone you should see what you are running.
PS When you did Gingerbreak, was the APK installed on the phone or the SD card? Gingerbreak is mentioned in a number of threads. Have you check this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13086954
Verify your root with https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck
I am not rooted.That's what I'm trying to do.I checked my version and it is 2.2.1.And i have always tried running gingerbreak from my phone, but it just says "rooting" forever.
Upgrade to 2.2.2 and give it a shot?
Or jst try after a hard reset o)
How would I upgrade it to 2.2.2 if i can't connect it to my computer?
Hello all,
I have a rooted thunderbolt and ADB is not working doesn't matter which rom I'm on and yes I have USB debugging checked. I want to revert to stock but am afraid to start without a functioning adb.
thanks in advance
contractcooker said:
Hello all,
I have a rooted thunderbolt and ADB is not working doesn't matter which rom I'm on and yes I have USB debugging checked. I want to revert to stock but am afraid to start without a functioning adb.
thanks in advance
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I'm having the same problem. I got it to work about a week ago by uninstalling easytether lite, and just a couple days ago adb was working one time (completely randomly), but now it doesn't work again
I rooted with ADB and then didnt use it for awhile. When I went back to it, after a new ROM I noticed it wouldn't connect. Not sure why. USB Mass Storage also is a little funny.
Try this:
Plug phone into computer and choose Internet pass through mode,
Wait 10 seconds
Then change to Charge only for ADB, or Disk Drive to Mount, Then it should work.
contractcooker said:
Hello all,
I have a rooted thunderbolt and ADB is not working doesn't matter which rom I'm on and yes I have USB debugging checked. I want to revert to stock but am afraid to start without a functioning adb.
thanks in advance
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I still have Fryetech's original "revert to stock" auto terminal script, let me know if you want me to upload it.
Since rooting my phone I cant connect to kies is this something I missed in the small print, anyone else have this problem? It just shows up as connecting which it never does.
Try uninstall of Kies and reinstall .
Root using CF root does not block Kies .
jje
I did the trouble shoot connection and it re-installed the kies driver. The problem is still there it just wont connect
Problem solved simply uninstall SuperSU which I am guessing will take me back to stock? The guide I used to root the phone which I cant link in this thread! had me install CF root v6.0 is this an older version there is a 6.3.
So the question now is can I root up to 6.3 safely?
Yes. Just flash the new kernel through Odin/CWM.
Problem solved simply uninstall SuperSU which I am guessing will take me back to stock?
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No, you just got rid of the app which manages root-access for programs. The kernel is still modified.
another pc
try another pc with kies installed
I rooted the phone again with 6.3 and everything worked fine. But today once again I cannot connect to kies even with a reinstall. I have the phone charging through my pc and every so often a pop up in the task bar with new hardware found galaxy S3 comes up. WTF!
Try to coonect via a different USB port - this many times solve the problem. I not know exactly why, but sometimes some of the USB ports wont let you connect to KIES.
Hi Guys
Just got a used Galaxy S2 but the usb is broken, it wont chrage nor onnect to a PC. I knew this before hand so its al good but i was trying to root using a method on these forums by rebooting into recovery and installing busybox and CWM but when ii go to do that in recovery, go to external sd,there are no files.
Im slightly stuck, not sure how to root without usb access. Phone has gingerbread 2.3.3.
Any help is appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Transfer the file to your sd card through your wi-fi connection and then just follow the steps on that guide.
Oh and yeah, you might wanna upgrade to ICS (get an ota update if usb is not working)
I'd suggest other methods to root GB but nothing comes to my mind if your usb is screwed.
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
Phone:
Tmobile T959 aka Samsung Vibrant
It is on stock Froyo 2.2
It has the 3E recovery.
I tried on 2 computers but I can NOT connect via USB it gives me USB malfunction error. The phone does charge. I can put it into download mode vie the 3 finger trick. When you connect it does give you the option to click the green Android icon Connect to USB. So it is talking to the computer, the usb is not totally dead.
Problem:
I need to root this phone. I can not use 1 click or anything else because I think there is a problem with the USB port. I can get files onto the phone via wifi or using the external sd card.
I tried using the update.zip file BUT because I am on the 3E recovery it will say signature failed. I can not run the install.bat to get it back to 2E recovery. I can not use ODIN because the Windows will not detect the phone properly.
What workaround can I use to root this phone? How would I use terminal on the phone?
HOW WOULD YOU ROOT THE PHONE IF YOUR USB PORT WAS "broken"?
THANKS for helping!
As far as I'm aware, you can't root your phone without the USB port working as most (if not all) root methods send their commands and files through ADB. Your pretty much stuck, unless your phone is under warranty. In that case, just go to your carrier and see if they'll give you a replacement device.
TheAndroidGod said:
As far as I'm aware, you can't root your phone without the USB port working as most (if not all) root methods send their commands and files through ADB. Your pretty much stuck, unless your phone is under warranty. In that case, just go to your carrier and see if they'll give you a replacement device.
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It's out of warranty
I think there may be a way to do it via terminal emulator on the phone.
If this is possible, can someone please post how to do it.
anyone with a work around?
damn!
Am I stuck or does anyone have a way for me to root this phone without the using the USB connection (USB does charge, It will know when you connect to the pc for USB storage BUT windows will say not recognized. I tried it on 4 other pc's same results. I think something is wrong with the OS of the phone. I think the previous owner tried to update with Kies and it messed up the phone. The phone does boot and works.
droiduzr2 said:
damn!
Am I stuck or does anyone have a way for me to root this phone without the using the USB connection (USB does charge, It will know when you connect to the pc for USB storage BUT windows will say not recognized. I tried it on 4 other pc's same results. I think something is wrong with the OS of the phone. I think the previous owner tried to update with Kies and it messed up the phone. The phone does boot and works.
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Try to install phone drivers for the computer i had to do that for my phone.
maikzen said:
Try to install phone drivers for the computer i had to do that for my phone.
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I did all of that.
I think something is wrong with the phone's OS that is effecting the usb port.
How do I root this phone WITHOUT the USB port?
There has to be a way!
Can you determinate VID&PID of phone?
I can get into the device with airdroid and see the system files.
Which files do I need (or which apps) and where do I copy them manually to get it rooted?
droiduzr2 said:
I can get into the device with airdroid and see the system files.
Which files do I need (or which apps) and where do I copy them manually to get it rooted?
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Is there not a device forum where you might could get some better information? My thinking is, a lot of the people (or most of the people) who may know some workarounds can probably help, but they don't check this section very often or at all.
Even if there's not a section for that model, I'm thinking there's probably one quite similar. Also a lot of times, a big portion of the userbase of one phone, will migrate to the same model when they upgrade.
Just throwing out some ideas in case that's helpful. My only advice on the problem itself is that I would look further into the driver issue. I've helped several people with very similar issues that we finally were able to correct.
Have you tried to ADB the device just to pull the serial? With USB debugging enabled. Have you installed the SDK and tried the naked drivers? There's some things to pursue possibly so you can have more information for the person who helps you get things straightened out.