Here is the method I discovered for root access that doesn't require a dock.
Please donate with the "Donate to me" button on the top left of this post, if you are willing. I don't promise anything new in the future. It would just be a thank you for this hack.
Old thread, if you have problems with this
Instructions:
Use your favorite method to get photon-torpedo.tar into /data/tmp
Install Superuser from the Market
Install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market
Run Android Terminal Emulator
Run cd /data/tmp
Run /bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
Run /data/tmp/install-su.sh
Download:
Photon Torpedo
Thank you dgood!
Thank you Yay!
Now everyone can get in on this action. Works well on my Photon.
Wooot
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Hey, you finally published it! Glad I was able to help out with testing.
Yay! Thank you
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congrats! Too bad i rooted mine at the local sprint store already with their dock. Im impatient.
Hell yes this plus the willingness of help by the people in this forum I'm one happy phone owner
Sent from my PHOTON blaster!
something tells me this is going to be a very very big weekend for the photon...
not working what im getting
$ ./photon-torpedo.sh
./photon-torpedo.sh
ERROR: ld.so: object 'libpcprofile.so' cannot be loaded as audit interface: unde
fined symbol: la_version; ignored.
Fatal server error:
Server is already active for display 0
If this server is no longer running, remove /tmp/.X0-lock
and start again.
Please consult the The X.Org Foundation support
at http://wiki.x.org
for help.
ddxSigGiveUp: Closing log
I hate to be that guy but I wont get anywhere without asking questions...
which data folder do I put the zip in? the emulator says it can't run
Yay 4 Juggs said:
something tells me this is going to be a very very big weekend for the photon...
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Dude your killing me with the cryptic messages lol
Sent from my PHOTON blaster!
edgan said:
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Use your favorite method to get photon-torpedo.tar into /data/tmp.....
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What are our options here?
never mind got it :/ big thanks!!!
edgan said:
Here is the method I discovered for root access that doesn't require a dock.
Please donate with the "Donate to me" button on the top left of this post, if you are willing. I don't promise anything new in the future. It would just be a thank you for this hack.
Old thread, if you have problems with this
Instructions:
Use your favorite method to get photon-torpedo.tar into /data/tmp
Install Superuser from the Market
Install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market
Run Android Terminal Emulator
Run cd /data/tmp
Run /bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
Run /data/tmp/install-su.sh
Download:
Photon Torpedo
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I wonder whether I need to extract the torpedo.tar file into data/tmp. When I am at /bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar, it gives me error: CANNOT OPEN: no such files. What did I do wrong here?
criptix said:
never mind got it :/ big thanks!!!
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Could you please share what all you did please
I did it through adb
Im assuming you already ran the tar command
Open cmd type adb shell
Cd /data/tmp
Type ./photon-torpedo.sh
It should say [email protected]:/data/tmp#
Then type ./install-su.sh
Done
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criptix said:
I did it through adb and after you run
./photon-torpedo.sh
It should say [email protected]:/data/tmp#
Then type ./install-su.sh
Done
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How do you get photon-torpedo to specified location? through ADB? copying the file to a piece of paper and setting it on the photon for a few minutes? lol sorry just tired.
Djspinister said:
How do you get photon-torpedo to specified location? through ADB? copying the file to a piece of paper and setting it on the photon for a few minutes? lol sorry just tired.
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Do you have adb installed?
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Yes, just not very good at it.. But I can hang if I see commands.
Yea crap I thank you very much edgan for this.
I suck at this ADB stuff :/
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If someone would create a one click, or at least more simple root I would gladly donate, I had a bad experience with a previous phone using commands and even tho I flash many roms on many phones very frequently I would still love this. And be thankful, and would also buy someones beer/liquor/dinner/wtf ever for the night. Thanks
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I would be down for a donation for one click root as well...my WinPC is all messed up and I don't know terminal on mac well enough to run sdk.
yes my wife let her parent use our win7 laptop and we have our macbook and i dont know much about it bc we have only had it for a week or two. will my pc back in about 2 weeks but obviously want root much sooner lol. i would donate 25 if someone will do this
Bringing this back up again. I still don't have my PC so I'm a little scared to try with Mac. Somebody does this ill give them $25 the second I'm rooted.
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id like to see this as well
so would it be safe to say that you would donate for this as well? i got root earlier finally on my man but would still donate as i really want our community to grow. this has a chance to be one of the most well developed phones on verizon bc it doesnt have a locked BL and the ease of rooting as well as the potential to bc overclocked to 1.6 and with the chipset in thes beast we have endless possibilties. even if someone does get a leg up on this processor it will be a while before they get a leg up on the GPU. the iphone is legendary for its gaming capabilty and this phone is equal to in the six-axis sensor and greater than in the powerVSR540 so lets get some real development going, this one click root will make it easy for noobs and get that many more people in here.
I was scared to do it with commands.. And I've rommed abunch of winmo phones... Just follow the commands and ask questions..the community here is great people WILL help you
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its super easy, if you need help i can guide you through it
HERE ARE THE STEPS AGAIN FOR REFERENCE...STEP BY STEP!!!!
JUST FOLLOW THESE AND YOU WILL BE ROOTED....IF FOR ANY REASON IT LAGS OR FREEZES JUST UNPLUG YOUR PHONE....AND CLOSE WINDOWS COMMAND PROMPT AND REDO THE STEPS SOMETIMES IT TAKES 2-3 TRIES TO FINALLY WORK
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push rage.bin /data/local/tmp/rage.bin
adb push busybox /sdcard/busybox
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 0755 rage.bin
./rage.bin
wait….
when it brings you back to your original shell or windows cmd promt
adb shell
mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
cd /system/xbin
cat /sdcard/su > su.
cat /sdcard/busybox > busybox.
chmod 4755 su
chmod 4755 busybox
exit
adb install Superuser.apk
lol thanks guys i got it last night one of the guys from the IRC channel made a video on a mac. i've done it plenty of times on my pc. thanks guys. this is why i always come here.
I myself do not need a one click root app, BUT I do believe that it would advance the community, so I would donate $25.
1 CLICK ROOT
http://forum.androidcentral.com/fascinate-roms-hacks/33899-how-root.html
And your welcome
That isnt one click root at all. 1 click root used to be in the market and you dont need a computer for 1 click root
acually dirk the link in android forums is bad. it just says invalid and i even registered to see if i can get the download for future use.
Guys, you're probably not going to see a 1-click root for a while. Dirrk's instructions are extremely simple, and there have been a number of videos made walking through the steps.
Once we've gotten where we want to be ROM wise, someone might circle back and put a easy-button app for you out there. For now, if you want to root the device, roll your sleeves up and follow Dirrk's guide. If you already have the software installed, it takes all of 5 minutes.
Again it really is simple and we will all help you..just ask questions if your scared..our don't understand something..a week ago I was clueless.. And everyone on these forums helped me so much..and ill happily walk anyone through it
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there is a one click root available!!!
http://forum.androidcentral.com/fascinate-roms-hacks/33899-how-root.html
ace5198 said:
Again it really is simple and we will all help you..just ask questions if your scared..our don't understand something..a week ago I was clueless.. And everyone on these forums helped me so much..and ill happily walk anyone through it
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oh look "ace" is a pro!! LOL! jp
I don't know about a pro..but thanks to you dirrk and a couple others I got it down
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ckochinsky125 said:
That isnt one click root at all. 1 click root used to be in the market and you dont need a computer for 1 click root
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well this may not be a one click root app but it is idiot proof root. Just install the driver then run the zip. Requires no typing in of commands and takes 2 minutes. i think you might have to push two buttons total.
Disclaimer: Before the 'Wrong section police' goes all Nazi on me, I wanted to say that I realize this MAY be in the wrong section but I wasn't sure since this has to do with actual development.
Anyway, question is.. we now have 4 great ways to root using a computer. (See below for those threads.)
Is it possible to maybe make an app that you can just run off your phone to root, without the use of a computer? I understand ADB is needed but doesn't "Terminal Emulator" work just as good over the phone?
If not, can someone be bothered to explain as to why it would not work?
Threads to root:
My fav./"Perma" root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354
J.eremy's <Script>: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152101
Wisefire's [TOOL] (from htc sensation section(works on 3VO)): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158400
Another one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159540
I don't think it will work because once you lose your temp root you won't have the permissions needed to use the terminal emulator.
SeNt FrOm YoUr MoThErS VaGiNa!!!
AssAssiN FtC said:
I don't think it will work because once you lose your temp root you won't have the permissions needed to use the terminal emulator.
SeNt FrOm YoUr MoThErS VaGiNa!!!
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Have you checked out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1159354
It's a temp root that sticks!
But either way, you answered my question. I was not aware that you need Root to be able to use "Terminal Emulator".
Thanks amigo.
arozer said:
Have you checked out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1159354
It's a temp root that sticks!
But either way, you answered my question. I was not aware that you need Root to be able to use "Terminal Emulator".
Thanks amigo.
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um i doubt you do need root... you will be in shell as $... in theory you could just get a windows script and rename the commands... theyll probably say 'shell' within the command... which would be bad since youd be IN a shell... and maybe run it? as for the files that you normally ADB push, you can store them in /vendor/bin and it will stick after reboot. so make the pathin as /vendor/bin instead of /data/temp or w/e it is... you will have had to've ADB pushed the files the first time tho. the rest can be scripted... im sure of it. then again... idk if the app has built-in ADB.. 3rd party app maybe?
Tilde88 said:
um i doubt you do need root... you will be in shell as $... in theory you could just get a windows script and rename the commands... theyll probably say 'shell' within the command... which would be bad since youd be IN a shell... and maybe run it? as for the files that you normally ADB push, you can store them in /vendor/bin and it will stick after reboot. so make the pathin as /vendor/bin instead of /data/temp or w/e it is... you will have had to've ADB pushed the files the first time tho. the rest can be scripted... im sure of it. then again... idk if the app has built-in ADB.. 3rd party app maybe?
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That's exactly what I was thinking.
Perhaps a DEV can answer? =/
Droid X2 Gingerbread Root Guide
"One Click" method now available, see MikeJ92YJ's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234973
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Thanks to drjbliss for finding the Motorola vulnerability that lead to this. Original work here: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2011/08/25/rooting-the-droid-3/
Follow this guide exactly, and you can root OTA Gingerbread on your Droid X2 That means no more SBF'ing Froyo just so you can root. I have put all the commands into a few simple scripts. Instead of doing everything manually, you can just follow this simple guide. This post assumes you have ADB installed and know how to use it, and that you have the Motorola USB drivers installed.
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Step 1:
METHOD A: Download the attached zip file with the root files, and extract the files somewhere memorable. Plug your phone into AC charger or computer. FOLLOW STEP 2.
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OR
METHOD B: Download the attached zip file with the root files, plug your phone into your computer, and put the phone in USB Mass Storage mode. Then extract the files to the internal storage device a.k.a. MOT. If you choose this method then you can SKIP STEP 2 AND GO TO STEP 3.
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Download: http://www.multiupload.com/B7HPPKOT86
Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?t31bnhaiwyulf81
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Step 2 (if you chose METHOD A):
Open Windows command terminal.
Type these commands:
extracted-location = place where you extracted files to, if you are in the same location as the files, then you can omit extracted-location/.
Code:
adb push extracted-location/motoroot-step1.sh /sdcard/
adb push extracted-location/motoroot-step2.sh /sdcard/
adb push extracted-location/motoroot-step3.sh /sdcard/
adb push extracted-location/su /sdcard/
adb push extracted-location/Superuser.apk /sdcard/
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Step 3:
Type these commands:
Code:
adb shell
sh /sdcard/motoroot-step1.sh
Hard reboot your phone.
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Step 4:
Type these commands:
Code:
adb shell
sh /sdcard/motoroot-step2.sh
Hard reboot your phone.
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Step 5:
Type these commands:
Code:
adb shell
sh /sdcard/motoroot-step3.sh
Your phone will reboot itself.
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Step 6:
Type these commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
Accept the Superuser prompt on your phone and allow access. Now any time you want to adb shell, you can type su afterwards and obtain root.
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Congratulations, you are now rooted.
worked great...thank you
Trying it now.
Edit: Script works great, rooted and everything, superuser works.
Worked for me as well !! Thanks +1 . Now if only I could get into my recovery
I tried using P3's new one-click root. It complete successfully, but Titanium is claiming it does not have root access. P3's one-click appears to be doing the same thing listed here. Anyone else?
triplec76 said:
I tried using P3's new one-click root. It complete successfully, but Titanium is claiming it does not have root access. P3's one-click appears to be doing the same thing listed here. Anyone else?
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I just downloaded Titanium and ran it . It tells me that everything is ok .
Is that using P3's one-click or the method here?
Ditto. Worked great. THANKS!
Jason
triplec76 said:
Is that using P3's one-click or the method here?
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The method here .
The step by step method here worked while one-click would not no matter what I tried.
I used the oneclick, no problems at all. Glad i didnt have to go SBF'ing back and forth.
Requested addition to roll up sticky, thanks for posting
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Can someone point me in a good direction to learn ADB. I am reading over and over that the one click method doesn't work for the X2. I have a X2 running pre-rooted GB right now from the old "sbf back then root" method, but it is getting replaced on Tue. Would love to just root it when it arrives rather than sbf and stuff.
unless there is a method to get the one click to work of course....then by all means educate me on that
nerdslogic said:
Can someone point me in a good direction to learn ADB. I am reading over and over that the one click method doesn't work for the X2. I have a X2 running pre-rooted GB right now from the old "sbf back then root" method, but it is getting replaced on Tue. Would love to just root it when it arrives rather than sbf and stuff.
unless there is a method to get the one click to work of course....then by all means educate me on that
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Sure, no problem. Here are some guides found with a quick XDA Google search, I hope they help you (or anyone else) out with ADB. Keep in mind that while this will help you learn how to use ADB and get ADB working, some of the information may be outdated or may not apply.
ADB Easy Tutorial
[GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
[TUTORIAL/HOW TO] Basics of ADB
Here is a link to Google's official ADB Android page. This has all the commands you need, a good reference.
Hard reset = battery pull?
Also please make a note to put on root of SD Card.
SBF'd GB. Rooted with one click. Worked perfect. Couldn't be easier.
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atrohde said:
SBF'd GB. Rooted with one click. Worked perfect. Couldn't be easier.
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Me too. Got my 3rd x2 today & it came with gb on it. One-click did the trick.
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No go
I've been working on this six hours straight, so my mind is pretty tired.
Here's where I am stuck at, and I should know the answer but am burned out:
Ah nevermind......nothing that a couple of cold beers couldn't help! I had it in mass storage mode. Used to HTC, stock Android USB modes....
It worked as advertised. Thank you very much!
sweet no problems
Does this work for 2.3.5 418 from OTA? In other words, I have 2.3.5 418 from OTA updates. Will this method work for that version?
This guide was taken and revamped with files included from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067662
I do not take any credit for anything besides revamping the codes to fit new filenames and making the guide a bit easier.
I finally managed to get java to work with firefox. I test out runescape and it works great on minimum graphics setting may be able set higher.
This is a guide to run Java on webtop on any firmware version and more than likely (but untested) any hdmi hacks/mods.
Prerequisites: Rooted phone and minor knowledge of how to run terminals
webtop2sd (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119555) installed would be a major help simply because lxterminal is so much easier to use!
If you refuse to use webtop2sd, terminal emulator on the market will work just fine.
Download this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PF56FTWD
Extract the ejre1.6.0_27 folder and move to phone
Copy the ejre1.6.0_27 folder to
/usr/lib/
Ingore this code if you are running from lxterminal
Code:
su
/usr/bin/sudo -u adas bash
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In lxterminal or whatever terminal
Code:
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/ejre1.6.0_27/lib/arm/libnpjp2.so /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins/libnpjp2.so
sudo chmod 755 /usr/lib/ejre1.6.0_27/bin/java
sudo chmod 755 /usr/lib/ejre1.6.0_27/bin/java_vm
sudo chmod 755 /usr/lib/ejre1.6.0_27/bin/javaws
sudo chmod 755 /usr/lib/ejre1.6.0_27/bin/keytool
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If you get "link failed File exists" run this. then run the ln command
Code:
sudo rm /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins/libnpjp2.so
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You can also use root explorer to set permission for the files
Set to this:
read write execute
X --- X----- X
X ---------- X
X ---------- X
I will try to make updates to this whenever possible.
If anyone could tell me an easy way to take a screenshot from the weptop I would gladly take some and upload.
Someone test Runescape >.>
Mossys said:
Someone test Runescape >.>
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I have it running flawlessly. Autosetup actually asks for high but I use safemode.
I have no idea how to post screenshots of webtop but I know its possible.
Also I'd like to add that if you do his method and download the current version... Java runs very very slow. This version is much better.
Minecraft?!?!?! I don't have a TVs with HDMI right now or I'd try this myself!
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jerrygooch said:
Minecraft?!?!?! I don't have a TVs with HDMI right now or I'd try this myself!
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hell yeah!! im with you on this lol. i dont have a hd tv xd
Quite possible, I'm not a Minecrafter so I wouldnt know. But feel free to try, I dont see why it wouldn't work.
I'll try to get my hands on some screenshots later after doing some digging on how-to's and update this a little bit.
You could try imagemagick. Not sure if it's in the repos though. I'm about to head off to work or I'd try it.
If it's installable just type in a terminal window.
Code:
import -window root whatever.png
xfce4-screen-shooter
Stephen Who said:
If anyone could tell me an easy way to take a screenshot from the weptop I would gladly take some and upload.
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if you use xfce you can use xfce4-screen-shooter
dubyajaysmith said:
if you use xfce you can use xfce4-screen-shooter
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Could you post a link to the exact download for this? I could include it in my post.
I dont own a laptop dock anymore by I thought there was a screenshot function built into webtop. (Printscreen key or ctrl+alt+c).
Also I dont think minecraft will work cause it has native libraries for x86.
Very correct, ctrl+alt+c works.
There is no printscreen key though.
Yeah, no luck with Minecraft. It starts to load then just displays a white screen.
REAVER117 said:
Yeah, no luck with Minecraft. It starts to load then just displays a white screen.
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I'll see what I can come up with right now.
Edit: I get a blackscreen when trying to run the Minecraft Classic, so it seems thats a no go on Minecraft on this release.
Mossys said:
Someone test Runescape >.>
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Uploaded screens of Runescape and Minecraft(not working)
Yep, imagemagick works, once you install it.
Works
Thxs
No problem man.
can anyone give me a setup towards this?
I've currently have xterm working, I've installed synaptic. Iceweasel...
There is a major step im missing. I cant launch firefox off the tab, but I can launch Iceweasel via xterm.
Mossys said:
can anyone give me a setup towards this?
I've currently have xterm working, I've installed synaptic. Iceweasel...
There is a major step im missing. I cant launch firefox off the tab, but I can launch Iceweasel via xterm.
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I dont quite know much about the modded versions of Firefox, but I would assume it acts and functions the same as Firefox itself? Ie, there is an addon folder?
That or get your firefox back working by backtracking your Iceweasel.
https://sites.google.com/site/mophocorner/
Site to help with everything Motorola Photon 4G.
Hoping to help with newbies that want to flash, root, unlock, etc. before they get stuck and have to wait for replies to fix there phone, Hopefully this guide will just work and they wont HAVE to post for help. That is the point of this at least! Let me know if there is anything I can add or change and I will gladly give it some thought!
Thanks!
I have updated the page, just so everyone knows!! Check it out!!! Let me know if I am missing anything.
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The photon torpedo method is needed to root the 2.3.5 version just released.
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THANKS!
Thank you for that. Added the Torpedo root method! =]
Thanks for putting all that info into one spot! Definitely helps out that much more as it is somewhat easier to refer to rather than bouncing from one post to another here in the forums! I would imagine it'll help out many people (including me!).
I'm still fairly new to some things and some times the added explanation of certain topics and/or issues is what's needed to get the job done!
Also, as far as the *photon-torpedo* root method goes... I used that method without an issue on Android 2.3.4. After updating to Android 2.3.5 the other day, I used that same method again without issue and it worked perfectly! Unfortunately (at least from what I've read), being that I updated to 2.3.5, I won't be able to unlock the bootloader as if right now. Not really something I'm too concerned about, being that I hadn't prior to the update anyway.
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I hate to be that guy but this is certainly relevant to the discussion at hand. I used the Photon Torpedo method originally when it first came out. Since then I have kept it stock and performed the OTA updates as they come. After each update I just run the last two commands:
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Always worked in the past. I just got updated to the new "2.3.5" and I can't seem to get root back. The photon-torpedo script has multiple errors "libpcprofile.so cannot be loaded as audit interface" and "permission denied". Consequently the install-su script doesn't succeed. Can't mount /system as RW and everything is permission denied.
Worst part is that the SU binary still exists in /system/bin/su but I can't use it. I get permission denied on everything I try.
Am I borked? Is there something I have forgotten?
Jleeblanch, are you using the new update from Motorola from the soak test?
Grep,
To answer your question, yes. The new update unroots your device so you will have to re-root using the photon-torpedo method again.
I was rooted prior to the update with that method and after the update I was un-rooted! Trying to re-root using Terminal Emulator on device wouldn't work. Got "permissions denied" when running the tar command. But, using adb on the computer worked without a problem!
So basically, just redo the torpedo root method from step 1 and you'll successfully get root back guaranteed!!
Hope that helps!
Also, I had the SU binary in place as you did along with other root specific apps. Those apps are pretty much worthless until you gain root again.
It has been confirmed in the "soak" that 2.3.5 update will completely un-root your device...
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nice. should come in handy for others. even me cuz im kind of a noob.... waiting for way around locked bootloader after 2.3.5 ota
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Grep_The_Truth said:
I hate to be that guy but this is certainly relevant to the discussion at hand. I used the Photon Torpedo method originally when it first came out. Since then I have kept it stock and performed the OTA updates as they come. After each update I just run the last two commands:
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Always worked in the past. I just got updated to the new "2.3.5" and I can't seem to get root back. The photon-torpedo script has multiple errors "libpcprofile.so cannot be loaded as audit interface" and "permission denied". Consequently the install-su script doesn't succeed. Can't mount /system as RW and everything is permission denied.
Worst part is that the SU binary still exists in /system/bin/su but I can't use it. I get permission denied on everything I try.
Am I borked? Is there something I have forgotten?
Jleeblanch, are you using the new update from Motorola from the soak test?
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Root
You could always use root-keeper from the market if your lazy like me.
the link to the download torpedo is not working
spursrob said:
the link to the download torpedo is not working
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The Imperium has your back. I will be upping a new guide and Root-Unlock-Relock pack soon but hosting is changing servers so for now torpedo is attached to this post.
Lokifish Marz said:
The Imperium has your back. I will be upping a new guide and Root-Unlock-Relock pack soon but hosting is changing servers so for now torpedo is attached to this post.
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Clearly, I am retarded....I have studied this post 15 times but I can't find any way to see an attachment. Where is it?
cool old lady said:
Clearly, I am retarded....I have studied this post 15 times but I can't find any way to see an attachment. Where is it?
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try it now, post 6. Are you on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5? If you're on 2.3.4 then just use the root/unlock/relock pack (the link is at the top of post 6.
OK - I see it now and I've downloaded it - thank you very much. I am on 2.3.5 from the soak test.
Are these still the correct/only instructions? If so I may still be in trouble...my "favorite method....into /data/tmp"? I don't know any method, much less have a favorite.
Instructions:
Use your favorite method to get photon-torpedo.tar into /data/tmp
Install Superuser from the Market
Install Android Terminal Emulator from the Market
Run Android Terminal Emulator
Run cd /data/tmp
Run /bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
Run /data/tmp/install-su.sh
I'm actually on my way to bed. I will write a more detailed walkthrough tomorrow and post it in the Photon Compendium. Eventually I plan to script the entire process but am working on unified webtop stuff right now.
Grep_The_Truth said:
I hate to be that guy but this is certainly relevant to the discussion at hand. I used the Photon Torpedo method originally when it first came out. Since then I have kept it stock and performed the OTA updates as they come. After each update I just run the last two commands:
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Always worked in the past. I just got updated to the new "2.3.5" and I can't seem to get root back. The photon-torpedo script has multiple errors "libpcprofile.so cannot be loaded as audit interface" and "permission denied". Consequently the install-su script doesn't succeed. Can't mount /system as RW and everything is permission denied.
Worst part is that the SU binary still exists in /system/bin/su but I can't use it. I get permission denied on everything I try.
Am I borked? Is there something I have forgotten?
Jleeblanch, are you using the new update from Motorola from the soak test?
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Me to, had to used one click Root (20 times)
Navigate to the Android Market and install the “Superuser” application from ChainsDD
Download and extract 22MB Root-Unlock-Relock.zip from the Imperium website
Go to the "rsd drivers" folder located in the Root-Unlock-Relock folder and install the drivers for your system (32bit or 64bit windows)
Download photon-torpedo.tar
Place photon-torpedo.tar in the "AIO Root" folder located in the Root-Unlock-Relock folder
On your phone, in menu/settings/applications/development make sure usb debugging is checked
Connect your phone to your computer and select "charging" mode from the connections options in notifcations
From the "AIO Root" folder, double click the "Command Prompt" shortcut
Type the following commands:
adb push photon-torpedo.tar /data/tmp
adb shell
cd /data/tmp
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Ignore the errors when running torpedo and let the process complete.
Once I get some free time I'll write a single script covering everything from rooting to SBFing back to stock. My goal is to get any given process down to ten keystrokes or less.
Hmph. Well....I think it worked. Root Checker says "congrats" - but wasn't it supposed to wipe all my stuff from the phone or something?
no root doesn't wipe data. (neither does unlock if done right)
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