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
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Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
Nothing is fail-safe.
That's why developers aren't reponsibles if you brick your device.
There is allways that chance.
I used the universal root and everything is working well.
If you are noob in this area, just read a litle more about using abd and flashing shipped ROMs.
Cheers
I had a Windows mobile before.. but in Android yes I'm a noob
In Linux I con not say that I'm 100% noob, but close to that.
So some noob questions:
What is "adb"? and
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
antoniomch said:
What is "adb"? and
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http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
antoniomch said:
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
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I used this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I'll read about it.
Thanks Zecanilis
antoniomch said:
Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
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Rooting itself is not problem I think. But, more possible problem can come with other solutions like firmware update/rewrite, flashing of custom ROM. For what do you need rooting?
The_ERROR said:
For what do you need rooting?
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Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
Rooted today
I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
antoniomch said:
Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
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So, in this case I thing that most better way is using of z-Root. There shouldn't be problem at all.
acephreak said:
I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
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Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
faytaliti said:
Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
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The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
faytaliti said:
The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
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Welcome to the ROOT Team
Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
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Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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Same for me. But older version will not install superuser automatically and it have to be download separately.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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That's the one that stops responding everytime I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
d_phekt said:
That's the one that stops responding every time I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
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hmm.. do you have lg pc suite? it contains usb drivers for the optimus one.. without those you can't root.
superoneclick method:
turn on in phone settings, applications, develop, usb debugging
connect phone.. don't go into usb storage option (don't mount sd card).
right click on .exe -> run as administrator if you haven't.
and if you are on windows 7 or vista try to set compatibility options.
click root.
sorry if i tell you what you already know, but maybe it helps.
I downloaded the drivers from LG website for the Optimus One, run Superoneclick as administrator using Windows 7 64, checked usb debugging on the phone, etc. I have no idea why this is not working for me. I had no problems rooting my MyTouch Slide, which is pretty complex compared to this. My girlfriend says she doesn't care if I figure it out since its her phone, but the man in me just HAS to figure it out HAHA.
It's weired, I had no problem to root my phone using z4root.
I was on stock V10A (Europa) and z4root worked very well. I had upgraded to V10D using LG's crappy software, and after rooting it again with z4root it was well working.
Have you tried to use LG's firmware instead of the operator's one ?
I finally got it rooted using z4root. Said to myself that I would try "one more time" and POOF... it worked. Thanks everyone for your help.
Tried 1 click root, and after a few attempts, never got root, and checking my phone, now states 1.03.605.10 software number. So, I guess I'm just interested in knowing if I can still root, or if any other options exist...
Use manual method.
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Use manual method.
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10char's
i noticed this on mine when i rooted. its not an update, its just the name for one of the files.
I attempted root so many times using the script, let me tell ya... Jcase's method works!! Plus, I have a ton of confidence now in using adb.
Good luck!!
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Soooo.... further reading discovered that software wasn't updated, just the first step in rooting... downgrade. I don't know why the second half didn't take, but I checked my files and ran the process again, still no root... will try jcase's method
dexterousgurl said:
I attempted root so many times using the script, let me tell ya... Jcase's method works!! Plus, I have a ton of confidence now in using adb.
Good luck!!
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When hasn't Jcase's method worked?
andybolt said:
Soooo.... further reading discovered that software wasn't updated, just the first step in rooting... downgrade. I don't know why the second half didn't take, but I checked my files and ran the process again, still no root... will try jcase's method
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Well, it somehow sorted itself out. I the process of getting files ready, i also downloaded a "help" program that came with all the files and an .exe I tried it, and ended up with full root, although it didn't seem to be doing anything per the instruction given...?
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.
running premium
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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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?
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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.
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.
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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
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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 can't root my Aria 4G...I have tried this
1) Superoneclick...didn't work
2) gingerbreak...didn't work
3) flash back to stock and tried gingerbreak...still didn't work
...I have installed drivers for the phone and all the other necessary files are there too...i have followed all the guides regardig rooting...but no luck... am i missing something?
Did you check USB Debugging from Settings>>Applcation>>Devlopment ?
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Did you check USB Debugging from Settings>>Applcation>>Devlopment ?
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yeh...like i have mentioned earlier i followed the guide exactly the way i suppose to...but anyways...i got it working after going back to stock..tried gingerbreak..didn't work....then tried superoneclick...and it worked out of no where...b/c i did it exactly the same way i have been trying...but i guess going back to stock may have done the trick...thanks for your help though...
deziguy420 said:
yeh...like i have mentioned earlier i followed the guide exactly the way i suppose to...but anyways...i got it working after going back to stock..tried gingerbreak..didn't work....then tried superoneclick...and it worked out of no where...b/c i did it exactly the same way i have been trying...but i guess going back to stock may have done the trick...thanks for your help though...
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Are you planning on updating? lol
this may help
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
it's for 2.3.4 update
mpalatsi said:
Are you planning on updating? lol
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using alien build # 2...
Jack Krauser said:
this may help
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
it's for 2.3.4 update
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If you unroot, are you stuck with Superuser leftover just like in Froyo?...
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I can't get mine to root either and I'm on stock 2.2 manufacturer rom. I have the sim free UK version of the phone which already has an option to side load as it's not tied to a carrier which is nice.
I want to root so I can use titanium backup. I've followed many rooting guides to the T with no success, ginger brake just runs endlessly and super one click fails no matter which version I use. I've never had such a ball ache rooting my previous phone was a one click job.
jamonbread said:
I can't get mine to root either and I'm on stock 2.2 manufacturer rom. I have the sim free UK version of the phone which already has an option to side load as it's not tied to a carrier which is nice.
I want to root so I can use titanium backup. I've followed many rooting guides to the T with no success, ginger brake just runs endlessly and super one click fails no matter which version I use. I've never had such a ball ache rooting my previous phone was a one click job.
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You have to have an sdcard in the external slot for gingerbreak to work. At least I had to.
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I had an sd card in my atrix and even tried formatting it again when gingerbrake failed. I also tried another sd card without success. Maybe my firmware is different?