[Q]Tethering on 2.3.4 (AT&T US) - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So. I don't want to root my phone yet. And since the program that I've been using to tether has been Barnacle and it requires root, it work work. So how can a get free WiFi tethering?
Does adding a custom APN still work?

Chubby_Skunk said:
So. I don't want to root my phone yet. And since the program that I've been using to tether has been Barnacle and it requires root, it work work. So how can a get free WiFi tethering?
Does adding a custom APN still work?
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Download SQLite Editor
Go to: Settings Storage (2nd one) > settings.db > settings
Once you're there, find "entitlement_check" and change the field to the right from "1" to "disabled"
Then reboot your phone and you should be able to tether.
Hope this helps.

mpalatsi said:
Download SQLite Editor
Go to: Settings Storage (2nd one) > settings.db > settings
Once you're there, find "entitlement_check" and change the field to the right from "1" to "disabled"
Then reboot your phone and you should be able to tether.
Hope this helps.
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Like is there a FREE way?
I tried using the APN settings that worked with 1.8.3 and they didn't seem to work.

Chubby_Skunk said:
Like is there a FREE way?
I tried using the APN settings that worked with 1.8.3 and they didn't seem to work.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=SQLite+editor+apk+1.4.1

mpalatsi said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=SQLite+editor+apk+1.4.1
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I have too be rooted in order to access the phone. And I was trying to find a way to get free tethering WITHOUT rooting.

Chubby_Skunk said:
I have too be rooted in order to access the phone. And I was trying to find a way to get free tethering WITHOUT rooting.
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I can't help you then, but I'm just curious... what's your opposition to rooting your phone? If you're a fan of modding, rooting is a MUST.

mpalatsi said:
I can't help you then, but I'm just curious... what's your opposition to rooting your phone? If you're a fan of modding, rooting is a MUST.
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Well I have been soooo damn confused on the process. I don't care about the unlocked bootloader. I just want to root. Can you help me? Like can I use ROM Manager to Flash the root files?

Chubby_Skunk said:
Well I have been soooo damn confused on the process. I don't care about the unlocked bootloader. I just want to root. Can you help me? Like can I use ROM Manager to Flash the root files?
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Flashing your phone is fairly simple, I recommend you use RSD Lite to flash this SBF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
It will unlock your bootloader and root your phone w/o you having to do anything but flash the SBF.

mpalatsi said:
Flashing your phone is fairly simple, I recommend you use RSD Lite to flash this SBF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
It will unlock your bootloader and root your phone w/o you having to do anything but flash the SBF.
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F**K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I already installed 2.3.4!!!! WTF!!!!

Chubby_Skunk said:
F**K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I already installed 2.3.4!!!! WTF!!!!
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That's not very helpful, explain the situation.

mpalatsi said:
That's not very helpful, explain the situation.
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I've already updated to 2.3.4 OTA.... and I don't wanna flash a Build because it'll brick my device....

Chubby_Skunk said:
I've already updated to 2.3.4 OTA.... and I don't wanna flash a Build because it'll brick my device....
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Not necessarily, read this thread and then report back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526

mpalatsi said:
Not necessarily, read this thread and then report back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
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oooooooh so I CAN flash the 2.3.4 and not brick? its only if I flash back to 2.2.2 or earlier?

Chubby_Skunk said:
oooooooh so I CAN flash the 2.3.4 and not brick? its only if I flash back to 2.2.2 or earlier?
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Correction 1.8.3. or earlier*
but yes, you have the right idea.

mpalatsi said:
Correction 1.8.3. or earlier*
but yes, you have the right idea.
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ok thank you!!!!

Cant access DB files with SQLite editor
mpalatsi said:
Download SQLite Editor
Go to: Settings Storage (2nd one) > settings.db > settings
Once you're there, find "entitlement_check" and change the field to the right from "1" to "disabled"
Then reboot your phone and you should be able to tether.
Hope this helps.
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Hi,
Very frustrated noobe looking for expert help!!!
I rooted(i think/hope) my att us Atrix via fastboot and preinstall.img
downloaded superuser and terminal emulator and ran a script found somewhere here
Then download SQLite editor from the market to access the file quoted above and make the change that enables wifi tethering.
PROBLEM: When i try to access the place where the DB file is(or should be) editor displays "not a database file" and this happen with any DB file.
Any ideas why that should happend??? Might it be phone is not properly rooted? SQLite editor does say "sqlite has been granted superuser access"
Please help
Moe

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[Q] Root & Tether for 4.1.83 - Android 2.2.2

So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Help?!
the custom APN works for me. Just turn it on, restart the phone and try it again, also try resetting your wireless adapter on your laptop....
Chubby_Skunk said:
So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Gingerbreak!
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Update your wireless card drivers!
Help?!
We know!!!
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///10 chars
1.83 root
Chubby_Skunk said:
So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Help?!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
**warning** back up ur sdcard since it formats it.
use gladenable for sideloading and tethering.
Ok so I fixed the Tethering problem because i just had to reset the adapter in my laptop and all is good now. It worked before so it couldnt have been the driver problem.
gingerbreak isn't working for me. it just sits there for 10 minutes and doesnt do anything.
graemegb said:
gingerbreak isn't working for me. it just sits there for 10 minutes and doesnt do anything.
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i had same issue.. then i realized u need an EXT sdcard for it to work.. process only takes maybe 2 minutes.
ooooh! its working normally now. Thank you
I get a message that my account is not set up for wifi hotspot no matter what APN I use. I used to be able to switch APNs, then switch back, and the hotspot would start. After the 4.1.83 update this isn't working.
Is there something I'm missing here?
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
st167 said:
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
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Yes u can. I have also updated and flashed back to 4.1.57 and updated back to 4.1.83 and rooted using gingerbreak
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Yes, with gingerbreak
Once you update to the latest Atrix 4G release, do not downgrade to a previous version or you will lose functionality. A file system change was made to improve data integrity (for the technically inclined, journaling was enabled on a partition). Once updated, the change cannot be undone through flashing.
Is it safe to flash back?
wont work...cant even install it....i must be an idiot or missing something......security issue pops up and says cant install it
northarkansaschaser said:
wont work...cant even install it....i must be an idiot or missing something......security issue pops up and says cant install it
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what wont install?? tell me exactly what the problem ur having in details and what ur trying to do so i can help u further..
st167 said:
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
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Yes, use GingerBreak to root your device...even on 1.8.3.
waktasz said:
I get a message that my account is not set up for wifi hotspot no matter what APN I use. I used to be able to switch APNs, then switch back, and the hotspot would start. After the 4.1.83 update this isn't working.
Is there something I'm missing here?
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Same here. I even tried removing my old custom APN and reinstalling via GladEnable.
Chubby_Skunk said:
It worked before so it couldnt have been the driver problem.
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Not so! Any time you update any software, updated hardware drivers can be needed to maintain compatibility across devices!
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justarookie said:
what wont install?? tell me exactly what the problem ur having in details and what ur trying to do so i can help u further..
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from what i understand your suppose to be able to put it on the sd card on the phone...click it and it run... correct? well idk if other atrix's are different which i know there not....it cannot run, install or do anything unless it is from the market....and it doesn't have the option of an unknown sources check box
i tried using the command prompt before and have tried to learn but i can never get the hang of it....or it never worked for me
only reason i was trying to root (was) is so i could do my hotspot seeing as me and my wife do storm chasing and need the access to the internet but i can setup a whole new apn and do the samething......just have to find att apn settings again
ginger break installed or popped up after trying several time the three different ways to get it on the phone....owell thanks for the help

Unroot my beautiful Atrix

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.
Sent from WinBorg 4G via XDA premium app
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.

[Q] [Request] MR-1 or MR3 Req

Hi,
could some one please point me to a link for a full sbf MR-1 or MR-3
thanks in advance
same here can any1 help us
I think the only sbf out right now is the one yay posted
Sent from my MB855 using XDA App
Here is MR3 http://mophoforum.com/Roms/1FF-sunf..._MR-3-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf.gz
thank you cant get root with cm5 so going to try this
timmyja said:
thank you cant get root with cm5 so going to try this
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then you're doing something wrong...i have gained and lost root no less than 30 times a day with testing since the release of cm5...
timmyja said:
thank you cant get root with cm5 so going to try this
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Aye, CM5 is most definitely rootable (used torpedo)... my P4G is set up that way right now.
Im a noob but not to rooting i have tried every method possible still no luck.some 1 bought this phone from over seas (i am in Jamaica) it is running on gsm mode i cant even see what prl im on wen i go into setting about phone.i think if it was activated then i wouldn't have all these prob.the phone was his personal device when he sold me he call and canceled it. So i am at a loss rite know because he cant ask for msl code for a phone he reported lost
as ive said before. If you are having problems rooting or think its not working try to put your phone in charge only mode under usb. Bet that will fix it for you.
pzztgotbagz said:
as ive said before. If you are having problems rooting or think its not working try to put your phone in charge only mode under usb. Bet that will fix it for you.
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i did all that.if this helps any1 to help me i used file expert to look at root (cant edit)there is no tmp folder in it.
Yay 4 Juggs said:
Here is MR3 http://mophoforum.com/Roms/1FF-sunf..._MR-3-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf.gz
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thanks mate
1. Go to Settings/Application/development menu and make sure that USB debugging is checked
2. Open Notification screen by swipe down from the top of the screen, you should see USB connection. Choose that and make sure choose "Charge Only" and click OK
3. Download Superuser from Market and install it on your phone.
4. go to Settings/Display/Screen Timeout and choose never
5. Download drivers, ADB packages, Root files from the link below and extract them to your C drive under Root directory (C:\Root). Then just follow the direction of the link below to root your phone.
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-motorola-photon-4g
If you follow the direction correctly, If i remember correctly at the last step your phone Superuser application should popup and ask you to allow the root process to access root. Click OK then you are root

[Q] Stange information on the background - how to remove?

Hi guys,
Can someone please tell me what this is and how to remove it?
I can't get rid of it.
Astral07 said:
Hi guys,
Can someone please tell me what this is and how to remove it?
I can't get rid of it.
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Download "Terminal Emulator" if you dont already have it.
Open it and type these commands:
su
echo -n ON > /efs/imei/keystr
sync
reboot
i appreciate your answer but the phone is not rooted
any other way?
Astral07 said:
i appreciate your answer but the phone is not rooted
any other way?
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As far as I know, there are a couple of methods both of which require your device to be rooted.
You can root using THIS method, remove the service menu ( that image on your screen) and then unroot using that same method.
It wont void your warranty, if thats whats worrying you.
Astral07 said:
i appreciate your answer but the phone is not rooted
any other way?
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It's missing a file. You need root to create the file which is missing. Either that, or flash back to Gingerbread.
understood, thanks both

[Q]Hydro Icon & Root

Has anyone made any kind of progress with the Kyocera Hydro Icon?
A few things id like to note.
1.I have rooted my icon via Bin4rys root with restore v35.
After rooting,my root apps seem to function to their fullest potential.
2.i was able to get into stock recovery via terminal,im unsure of the button combo if there is one.
"su reboot recovery" gives me that android recovery 3e.also there is am option,"apply update from sdcard".maybe thats a way custom recovery can be loaded?
Im not a pro at all this,i just know some basic info about bash.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT:i was able to dump stock recovery,but i have no idea how to build on windows.
heres a link to my dropbox with the "recovery.img" file & also the recovery.fstab file as well.
if someone can build thisinto TWRP/CWM that'd be amazing,
My Hydro ICON Files
Sent from my C6730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Seriously?noone?
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
how did you root?
I have downloaded and tried using the same version that you had posted, and I cannot seem to get root. please tell me what option you used to get root
linuxuser21629 said:
I have downloaded and tried using the same version that you had posted, and I cannot seem to get root. please tell me what option you used to get root
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Im Not 100% Certain,because i tried most of them & they didnt work.however,try the very last option.something along the lines of google glass.let me know if it works.
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
Still no root even with the google glass option. This phone baffles me, and is the only device i have yet to be able to get root on. Not outta ideas or patience yet though, so i will keep beating on it till it breaks or gives.
linuxuser21629 said:
Still no root even with the google glass option. This phone baffles me, and is the only device i have yet to be able to get root on. Not outta ideas or patience yet though, so i will keep beating on it till it breaks or gives.
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Thats Strange.i know one of the options worked for me.
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
modifhigher said:
Thats Strange.i know one of the options worked for me.
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
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after reading thru the script, and several other tools that use this exploit, i have noticed that my phone doesn't have /system/app/Backup-restore.apk (best i can tell thats a xperia app) or /system/bin/ric. it seems the exploit works via some bug in these two files. could you look and see if your phone has these files? and if so, what version of the system software are you running?
System software version is 1.003BT,& i have a backuprestore apk & odex file in my /system/app directory.
The /system/bin/ric file is not present also.
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
modifhigher said:
Has anyone made any kind of progress with the Kyocera Hydro Icon?
A few things id like to note.
1.I have rooted my icon via Bin4rys root with restore v35.
After rooting,my root apps seem to function to their fullest potential.
2.i was able to get into stock recovery via terminal,im unsure of the button combo if there is one.
"su reboot recovery" gives me that android recovery 3e.also there is am option,"apply update from sdcard".maybe thats a way custom recovery can be loaded?
Im not a pro at all this,i just know some basic info about bash.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT:i was able to dump stock recovery,but i have no idea how to build on windows.
heres a link to my dropbox with the "recovery.img" file & also the recovery.fstab file as well.
if someone can build thisinto TWRP/CWM that'd be amazing,
My Hydro ICON Files
Sent from my C6730 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Hi i read your help request in twrp thread and i can try to help you.is there any source about your device?
you will need to provide more than these 2 files for twrp to be compiled...
kernel would be needed but also device information...and some others file(s) like init.rc
can you provide kernel, stock boot.img(or working custom boot.img) ...might be needed some part of official recovery .
What is device resolution?
you can pm me if you want, i can try to compile Twrp for you...
i don't own the device so you will be on your own to push recovery in device and test it.
I can get you the stock boot img,im not sure about the kernel id have to be near a pc to split it to get the kernel.as far as i know there is no source.
EDIT:I found a guide to dump & split the boot image on my phonr,and succeeded.i will upload the boot.img,kernel & anything else you need t my dropbox folder ive shared.
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
Device resolution is 540x960.i sent you a few pms.and yes i dont mind pushing it to my recovery partition myself
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
linuxuser21629 said:
I have downloaded and tried using the same version that you had posted, and I cannot seem to get root. please tell me what option you used to get root
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Use Option 0 (Zero) make sure you get the pwn binary and place it in the right folder. Instructions for this on Bin4ry's download post. Enjoy!:good:
shamoox said:
Use Option 0 (Zero) make sure you get the pwn binary and place it in the right folder. Instructions for this on Bin4ry's download post. Enjoy!:good:
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Thanks, that did the trick.
Ive recieved an OTA update, however i havent taken it yet.if anyone would like to analyze the files let me know ill upload them.they can be found in /cache/delts
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
modifhigher said:
Ive recieved an OTA update, however i havent taken it yet.if anyone would like to analyze the files let me know ill upload them.they can be found in /cache/delta
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
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worked for me
Thanks a ton. I had tried every option in many different ways numerous times. After placing the correct file in the correct directory my phone was rooted. Did not give me verification...only errors. I had to download root browser and attempt to change system files as well as use titanium backup for verification. Although root checker would have worked as well. Lost root numerous times trying different things aka rom toolkit and safestrap just trying out a few things but was able to recover root very easily again. In it.d support working for me as well as a few scripts. Thanks for the help. Let me know if I can help.
HardmiXx
modifhigher said:
modifhigher said:
Ive recieved an OTA update, however i havent taken it yet.if anyone would like to analyze the files let me know ill upload them.they can be found in /cache/delta
Hydro ICON™
Stock Rooted
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OK OK OK.... I'm lost >..<
How did you root the Hydro Icon? I have it on the Latest OTA cuz the Boost Guy did it when I told him NOT TO Specifically!
But trying to see if it'll still work. I've discovered Roms Before and I'm curious for this Lil guy. Thanks! And I hope an Official Tool to get this Device rooted come Out (More better the one we can root with in the Device!!!)
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elias98902 said:
modifhigher said:
OK OK OK.... I'm lost >..<
How did you root the Hydro Icon? I have it on the Latest OTA cuz the Boost Guy did it when I told him NOT TO Specifically!
But trying to see if it'll still work. I've discovered Roms Before and I'm curious for this Lil guy. Thanks! And I hope an Official Tool to get this Device rooted come Out (More better the one we can root with in the Device!!!)
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I have already received the recent update before rooting and had no issues.
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But how did you root it is the question
Sent from my XT1055
Step On Rooting And Removing Bloatware for Hydro Icon
I Hate Silent Messages But This Is How I Rooted My Hydro Icon
1. Download adb new files
2. Download bin4ry v35 and the pwn script and place in Z2root Folder
3. Put ur phone in debuggin mode and connect ur phone to pc
4. Activate bin4ry by pressing Runme.bat
5. Press option 0
6. Press option 1
7. Download root browser and go to work
8. Download supersu go into setting and make it a system folder and there you go
Rooted Hydo Icon With Supersu
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