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Figured out my Problem Thanks.
For aRoot, I just kept fiddling every day for like 3 days, and it finally worked randomly. Just the combination of debugging and which connection, and the order leading up to it toggled.
boman311 said:
I have a Atrix and when i plug it in it loads all the drivers and everything. I am able to Flash the stock SBF but i cannot load adeo, gingerblur, or use Superroot or aroot. I have installed the proper drivers and I installed the Android SDK. I am on the newer side to hacking android phones but have lots of hacking experience and just cannot figure this one out. Please anyone help.
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Have you enabled usb debugging? Its under settings applications development. did you make sure your phone is set to none under the the usb connection? Lastly did you run the adb prior to the install? Make sure all of those are done...i have limited knowledge myself but hopefully this helps.
Edit: just curious why did you need to flash sbf if you were unable to do anything you mentioned?
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I have tried fiddling with gingerblur adeo superroot and aroot for days. I even exchanged my phone once and tried it on 3 computers. Still no luck. It has to be something i am missing or doing wrong. Superroot says it is waiting for device then freezes. aRoot and Gingerblur will says "achieving temporary root then scroll through a whole bunch of stuff and then says rebooting." and the phone never does anything at all.
BBock9 said:
Have you enabled usb debugging? Its under settings applications development. did you make sure your phone is set to none under the the usb connection? Lastly did you run the adb prior to the install? Make sure all of those are done...i have limited knowledge myself but hopefully this helps.
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I have enabled usb debugging and i think adb is running do i have to do something special to make it run?
Not sure, when I used aRoot I didn't use adb.
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I have enabled usb debugging and i think adb is running do i have to do something special to make it run?
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I run a windows box and in the files that are downloaded for aroot there is an adb file...i just doubled clicked it prior to the install file.
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Just click on the file you downloaded. I think it was Run aRoot.
Just starts the dialog for you.
BBock9 said:
I run a windows box and in the files that are downloaded for aroot there is an adb file...i just doubled clicked it prior to the install file.
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I tried this and still no luck. I just did it. I tried to run Gingerblur and it asked me all the questions in red then rushed through all these yellow commands but still nothing on the phone. Please i am desperate
are you sure you are extracting these files out? and not trying to run them from their zip/7z archives?
boman311 said:
I have a Atrix and when i plug it in it loads all the drivers and everything. I am able to Flash the stock SBF but i cannot load adeo, gingerblur, or use Superroot or aroot. I have installed the proper drivers and I installed the Android SDK. I am on the newer side to hacking android phones but have lots of hacking experience and just cannot figure this one out. Please anyone help.
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Yeah, there is something fiddly about achieving root first... once you achieve it, shell root is a breeze.
I had to fiddle with it for a while. Had to do with toggling debugging at the right moment during the root process. Don't remember when, but one of the longer steps. Presumably at or right before it freezes for you. Try toggling off -> on (or on -> off and back).
Connection mode needs to be "None", after you ran through all the connection modes, so your PC has all the necessary drivers installed.
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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root manually with adb
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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There's about 3 ways to root. I think theres more but can't remember.
Z4Root
SuperOneClick
ADB
I have.
Also superoneclick.
I tried setting up adb/sdk on my computer and failed. Stuck with the newb rooting techniques.
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Ok is Z4root the only one you can do right on your phone?
Yes because it is an app.
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Ok it is taking a long time....
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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Oh yea. Now I think of it, whenver I try to click "permanent root" it force closes.
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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That was my understanding. Z4 no longer works for the Fascinate.
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
tyvallely said:
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
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Liking a phone or not should have nothing to do with whether a root shortcut works
Really its not hard to root with adb and all rooted users should have the android sdk installed anyway
This is a honest question. Exactly why would one root their fascinate? I guess I should ask who would want root without flashing a new rom? So far I haven't seen any roms that end users should be concerned with that doesn't come with root. Just curious.
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So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
If you odin back to d101 z4root will work then you can flash away.
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tyvallely said:
So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
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I ran into that issue with installing adb. Download the application to your download folder, have two windows open - your download folder, and a window by just clicking on computer from the start menu. Just drag and drop the program from your downloads folder to the C: drive. You will get the standard pop up asking if you want to take this action, just click on continue or ok, can't remember which one it says. Good to go.
You could always try using Odin. There's a file that you can flash through Odin that will root your phone, install stock 2.2, and install the latest clockwork 3.0 (orange). I used that and it worked really well. There is a slight inconvenience in that you need clockwork 2.5 (red) to flash most of these ROMs but that's a really easy fix. You just have to flash the old clockwork using Odin and you'll be fine. The only problem I ran into was finding ROMs/kernels that you could flash through Odin but there are definitely a few out there.
Perhaps you have your reasons, but why not odin cwm, then flash a rom like sc? Not really seeing the advantages of staying on stock rom and rooting.
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Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
tyvallely said:
Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
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there is a search button at the top, there are threads pointing out how to exactly root, install roms, radio, kernel, and themes. do a little research, it goes a long way.
Picked up an Artix from AT&T yesterday and so far, it's a great phone. I'm trying to ROOT this phone with no success. I've tried everything suggested in the forums, I have all the drivers and tools required, but can not get this done. When I run superoneclick and select "root" it hangs on "waiting for device". If somebody could give me detailed step by step instructions, I would be grateful. I'm running on the latest firmware update which is 4.1.57
I've successfully rooted my Nexus S and Inspire 4g with no problem, so I have some experience doing this. Please Help!!
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
spitefulcheerio said:
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
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I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
wrenchmonkey26 said:
I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
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strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
benny6812 said:
strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
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Same here. How did you ROOT your Atrix?
I think it is because of the update 4.1.57 that was released a few weeks ago. I've had my atrix since released and rooted it right away just fine; however, when i try to install the update it crashes and i have to pull the battery and reboot.
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
spitefulcheerio said:
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
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What version firmware are you on? And how did you do it?
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
spitefulcheerio said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
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I uninstalled then reinstalled the drivers and it worked. My Atrix is now rooted. Thanks to everyone who responded!!
spitefulcheerio said:
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
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I did the same and rooted it without my Atrix any problem.
You guys are aware that gingerbreak has an EXTREMELY high risk of formatting you sd card right? I personally suggest using gladroot its less messing and it enables sideloading for you also NEVER use superoneclick that programs nothing but a mess on our phones.
Here's the link for gladroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
thats just my 2 cents
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In the instructions on this site it mentions to make a backup of your sdcard. And if that's the only issue, I can deal with it since it's so simple
Also to enable sideloading, download root explorer and sqlite. Go into root explorer --> ers.settings/databases/settings.db. It'll bring you into sqlite. Select secure and the second line should be "install non market apps". Change the value from zero to one
I have been trying many different programs to unroot and they seem not working. My phone is updated to the latest version. any helps please???!!! I'm a rookie, my apologizes. I just dont wanna f**k my phone up. FYI i used Gingerbread v1.1 and have SuperUser application on my phone.
Gingerbreak v1.2 has unroot
GladRoot does also.
Or you could sbf.
gnahc79 said:
Gingerbreak v1.2 has unroot
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How do you upload v1.2 to atrix? i downloaded it and it seems nothing happen? im sorry everything is so confusing to me.
WiredPirate said:
GladRoot does also.
Or you could sbf.
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Gladroot doesnt work at all
Cam9191 said:
How do you upload v1.2 to atrix? i downloaded it and it seems nothing happen? im sorry everything is so confusing to me.
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hm, maybe try to uninstall v1.1 first (settings->applications->manage applications->Gingerbreak->uninstall). download the v1.2 apk. Install v1.2 onto your Atrix with the instructions here, something like (once your phone is connected, debugging mode enabled, USB mode none:
adb devices ->output should list a device, your atrix
adb install C:\directory where you downloaded the apk\GingerBreak-v1.20.apk
the gingerbreak app should now be on your phone, run it and then unroot
Cam9191 said:
Gladroot doesnt work at all
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Your doing it wrong.
You could also move gladroot to an SD card and execute through file manager to install it.
I could be wrong, but you could probably just delete the su and superuser.apk and you should be unrooted.
Greg11784 said:
You could also move gladroot to an SD card and execute through file manager to install it.
I could be wrong, but you could probably just delete the su and superuser.apk and you should be unrooted.
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Not true, either part. Wtf.
Safest route........flash sbf and be done with it. By time you find the magic shortcut that will fu*k your phone up you could have flashed 4.1.26 and updated OTA TO 4.1.83.
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I thought the sbf made it not an "official build" and then wouldn't OTA update? Have a friend with an Atrix same issue can't seem to unroot so hoping someone can give some clear steps that I can pass on. I believe he used aRoot originally to root it...
entropy1980 said:
I thought the sbf made it not an "official build" and then wouldn't OTA update? Have a friend with an Atrix same issue can't seem to unroot so hoping someone can give some clear steps that I can pass on. I believe he used aRoot originally to root it...
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No. SBF is the official build. SBF does not keep you from OTA update.
I want to root my Motorola Photon. I have been reading many posts on different rooting methods and I'm confused on all these methods. Of course, the dockless method sounds like the best since I don't have the dock. Can someone who is more experienced in rooting please tell me what is the best or easiest way to root the phone? Does anyone have a good step by step thread or website I can use? Any help would be great!
Shabby has a thread in the dev section which is one click. I am happy to help. What exactly are you confused about?
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Thank you for your reply! I got my Photon the other day. I need to know what to do to root it. What do I have to download or do to root it? Yeah, I'm new at rooting. I tried the Z4 Root app but it don't work on Gingerbread.
Martysdroidx said:
Thank you for your reply! I got my Photon the other day. I need to know what to do to root it. What do I have to download or do to root it? Yeah, I'm new at rooting. I tried the Z4 Root app but it don't work on Gingerbread.
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This thread here offers the 'once-click-root' for our device. What operating system are you on? I'll assume windows. If so download the zip file as well as the appropriate drivers and then just run the bat file.
I downloaded the drivers and the zipped Photon OCR file. I installed the drivers. Do I put the zipped file on the SD card or do I run one of the files with the phone plugged in to my computer?
Martysdroidx said:
I downloaded the drivers and the zipped Photon OCR file. I installed the drivers. Do I put the zipped file on the SD card or do I run one of the files with the phone plugged in to my computer?
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With it plugged into your computer. Make sure USB debugging is on and that your in charge mode only.
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I ran the root batch file. It went through the process and said I should have root but I don't. I tried it a second time and got the same thing. How do I get the root access?
Check your drivers and try again. There's also the torpedo root method.
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How do I do the torpedo method? I do have the torpedo tar file on my desktop
The instructions are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216131 in the Dev section.
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I will be making a video on how to root using the most of the methods tonight. It won't be done and edited until late tonight but I will definitely get one up! That way we can aleviate some of these threads and issues people are having.
-DJ
Man...I downloaded many apps and tried different prompts in the thread. I am lost!!!! Is there anyone I can call for tech support? I'm trying to get this to work and I'm not having any luck. I guess I'm about as noob as noob can be! Is there a youtube vid anywhere?
um i think he was making a comment towards calling someone on here to help him with it.
i honestly dont understand the issue with so many people not being able to root... yall have a root that is far easier then the nexus s 4g (i should know i wrote the one click for that phone too)
Here is shabbypenguins one click root that worked very easy.
anyways without further waiting here it is
Download
Drivers in case you need em
32-Bit 64-Bit
driver mirrors
Download and install the drivers. Download and extract the one click root to your desk top.
Run the one click root from the folder you extracted to your desk top. After 3 reboots you should be rooted.
Make sure when you plug your phone into your computer you select charging only in the notification pull down.
If it don't root your phone the first time try it again, some people reported having to do it twice.
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This may be a stupid question, but does it completely wipe your phone when you root it?
I'm close. I did it 4 times and no go. I attached a screenshot on the info. Could it be the phone resetting itself twice during the process?
sdruesch said:
This may be a stupid question, but does it completely wipe your phone when you root it?
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yes
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Martysdroidx said:
I'm close. I did it 4 times and no go. I attached a screenshot on the info. Could it be the phone resetting itself twice during the process?
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Try turning the phone off then on.make sure you have the drivers installed. Try reinstalling them if you do them try again. Make sure USB debugging us checked on your phone under menu/settings/applications/development. And when you plug in your phone to your computer in the notification pull down make sure to check charge only.
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My first time every owning a android phone. Just got it yesterday and I was able to root without any problems. I have been wathing the photon threads since day one in anticipation of gettng the Photon phone. At a $100 purchase at Best Buy I just had to take advantage.
Thanks to all the hardworking devs in the backgroungd. I appreciate your efforts and results.