Ok...first off i know this is not supposed to be in general discussion but as my new status will not let me reply to the relevant thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216131). I just wanted to share how I achieved root access (without a computer) by using bits of different advise from other users. I take no credit for any of this, I don't know any commands but I obviously have an idea of what they are trying to accomplish. Here goes:
First Step:
Download Superuser from market
Download Terminal Emulator from market
Download Dolphin HD browser
Navigate to the above linked thread in the Dolphin broswer and Download photon-torpedo.tar
Once all these are installed reboot your device.
Second Step:
From the terminal emulator enter commands pressing enter after each.
cd /tmp/
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar . (note the "space" and "period" at the end)
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar
/bin/tar xf photon-torpedo.tar
./photon-torpedo.sh (you will receive errors at this point, IGNORE)
./install-su.sh
Reboot your device
Third Step:
Run terminal emulator
Enter the command su
At this point it will ask for superuser rights and you are rooted.
*The reason for this thread is that I had to take bits from different responses and piece them together to get this to work. Hope this helps someone as I wanted give back to the community. Again...all credit goes to the original contributors.*
*Fixed typo*
*Theory - If you have a SD card installed when you download the file change the second command line to " cp /sdcard-ext/download/photon-torpedo.tar ." (note the "space" and "period" at the end)*
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/ folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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HondaCop said:
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
Moxxy22 said:
Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
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Ooppsss my bad then...
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cp means copy paste xf means unzip. Or something like that
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17007727&postcount=268
Not exactly one shot but reduced steps.
bigbassbrent said:
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Good catch in the typo and im glad it worked out for you!
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Very nice! Never thought of an interanl root option. Thank you for your hard work and creativity
You are awesome, thank you. Worked like a charm. Way easier than all the other methods out right now.
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is there any risk to brick my phone?
argentinito said:
is there any risk to brick my phone?
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
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ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
argentinito said:
all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
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Let us know how it works out.
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
argentinito said:
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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Change the lines that say /tmp/ to /data/tmp/
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The Showcase is the Cellular South version of Fascinate and is very similar in structure to the Mesmerize. While it has been determined that the Mesmerize files work for the Showcase kernel and Clockworkmod, I was able to get jt1134 to compile the same files from a dump of my showcase. Attached is the kernel for clockworkmod as well as instructions for getting it installed. redbend_ua and zimage are located in the kernel_update folder of zip file.
You will also need to be rooted and have the sdk installed to use adb.
You will need to install redbend_ua first extract the zip file then;
Code:
adb push path/to/redbend_ua /sdcard/redbend_ua
then you need to make it executable
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /sdcard/redbend_ua
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
Take the zImage file and push it to the sd card.
Code:
adb push path/to/zImage /sdcard/zImage
Finally we need to flash the zImage
Code:
redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml8
Now you can download clockworkmod from market and install the fascinate version of recovery. When you get done you can then flash the attached zip and it will replace your stock phone kernel with the modded one giving access to bln and some other stuff.
Big thanks to jt1134 for taking the time to answer my questions and compile the kernel zip for my phone. Also props to thescorpion420 who I borrowed the installations steps from, since he already had it so well layed out in the mesmerize post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898
Thanks for the writeup! And thanks for the help, got this going on my Showcase a couple of days ago... very nice to have the ability to make backups!
Hey, sorry, I'm having some odd trouble with this and I was wondering if someone could help. When I attempt to push the file, I'm getting a "permission denied" error. Any idea how to fix this?
I had similar troubles when I did it... I used Root Explorer to move the files into the proper locations, and Terminal Emulator to run the commands.
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
ShadowDude said:
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
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the zImage file is in the kernel_update folder of the zip file... so open the zip file and extract it from there.
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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Pensacola06 said:
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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You lost vibrate after making some modification?
after flashing the above kernel
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after flashing the above kernel
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No problem with vibrate for me after flashing the kernel... did you make a backup?
Vibrate is working fine on mine.
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restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I am an idiot. I was reading "bml8" as "bm18." *facepalm* Thanks for the help!
Pensacola06 said:
restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I'm sure it will... that sounds like a hardware issue at this point
Has anyone tried flashing super clean rom for the mesmerize?I figure since the showcase and the mezmerize have a lot of similarities it might be possible but i dont want to brick it.
Flip260z said:
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
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I'm still getting the error:
failed on '/sdcard/redbend_ua' -Cross-device link
downloading Astro Free* right now to see if I can move it with that... Doesn't look like the FREE version will let me move or copy the file. I'm wondering if it will work if I buy Root Explorer
Well Root Explorer solved my issue. For some reason xbin had RO rights.. I flashed the Recovery now I'm installing ROM Manager to do a back up..
Finally finished my first back up..
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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there's now a vudoo kernel jt posted for the fascinate, mersmerize, showcase and it's smoking fast..
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
paullytinkle said:
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
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Essentially, you would download Terminal Emulator from the Android Market and run the commands in the terminal. Note that the files should be copied to your /sdcard/ first!
A little more info, since you're running it from the phone (and not adb shell) your first command will be: su. PM me if you need more help!
For those of you who don't know exactly what the CRT animation is, it is the animation that Gingerbread uses when you press the power button and the screen gives a neat power off effect.
Well I wanted this. A lot. So I went out and did it. Just enabled it, and it looks gorgeous on my phone.
Please note, that you must be rooted in order to use this, and on Gingerbread.
It is a straightforward process.
PLEASE NOTE THIS REQUIRES ADB AND JAVA TO BE INSTALLED
A good idea to nandroid before this, as if something goes wrong it can screw up a lot of things.
Installation 1:
Download DX2-CRT-Animation.zip
Copy to sdcard
Flash in CWR
BIG THANKS TO p3droid FOR PACKAGING AS A ZIP
Installation 2 (the complicated, make you feel cooler, hardcore, original way):
This is modifying your framework-res so some themes may not work any longer.
Instructions:
[]Have phone plugged into computer, and in Charge Mode.
[]Download DX2-CRT-Animation.apk
[]Open Command Prompt (or Terminal) window in DX2-CRT-Animation.apk's location. (This can be accomplished by shift clicking on the folder where this resides, and clicking open command prompt here).
[]Push files onto the phone
Code:
adb push DX2-CRT-Animation.apk /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk
[]Get shell access
Code:
adb shell
su
---When you enter this, make sure your phone is awake, as a Super User access allow/deny will pop up. Allow it.
In command prompt, you should now have a #.
[]Remove and copy files to proper location, reboot
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system
stop
rm /system/framework/framework-res.apk
cp /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk /system/framework/
rm /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk
reboot
Whats next:
-Reverse CRT animation (hopefully!!!)
Any input is appreciated.
I am new to this. Give me your input, and help me get better.
Works great! Thanks!
I think everything is working as it should with crt animation working.
Directions worked well, I just had to change how I got into adb.
Great job.
This is awesome, however I'm a little confused. I'm no beginner by any means, but this looks to be outside the realm of what I've done.
When I go into the terminal, am I doing this from my computer? Or my phone (via Terminal Emulator)?
Here is what I'm thinking, and please tell me if I'm wrong:
Download apk
Enter terminal emulator
Type in all of your commands
Voila?
Sorry for all the newbness on this, but I'm dying for some CRT.
Thanks man!
Nevermind, I'm a fail.
I'm downloading the Android and Java SDK now.
I downloaded the necessary files. I can't get the first part to work.
"Open Command Prompt (or Terminal) window in DX2-CRT Animation.apk's location.
Can you explain this step more? I tried right-clicking...
People set up there adb differently. Important thing is to copy file to the directory of where your adb tools are. In my case its
/sdk/platform-tools
Hope this helps
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Couldn't get it to work. Even had the IT guy from my work try to get it going. We couldn't get the terminal to find swt.jar
Is it possible for me to do this through root explorer, all through my phone? Change permissions and push it into the correct folder?
That would be awesome.
I am out of town but when I get back I will try to package a zip to flash.
Are you on linux?
If I can elaborate for you here:
When you download the apk, copy it to your documents folder. The use the cd command to change the directory to your documents folder. This is assuming you have your path files set up correctly. Hope this helps!
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religi0n said:
I am out of town but when I get back I will try to package a zip to flash.
Are you on linux?
If I can elaborate for you here:
When you download the apk, copy it to your documents folder. The use the cd command to change the directory to your documents folder. This is assuming you have your path files set up correctly. Hope this helps!
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Haha, it doesn't help. I'm clueless man. A zip file, or instructions on how to do it SOLELY from my phone (using root explorer) would be all I know.
Dying for this
I think you just need adb.
Nice work man! I'm on my way home to hook this up. This is a good excuse for me to get the Android SDK set up on my home machine.
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can someone make this a file that I can flash in recovery?
I love this animation, but I have a mac and can't get this to work.
thanks
hodges1301 said:
can someone make this a file that I can flash in recovery?
I love this animation, but I have a mac and can't get this to work.
thanks
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I've spent all day trying to get it to work. No dice.
Would love a zip as well...
Well, I tried both download links in the original post and each time it would successfully boot up but no CRT animation. I finally got it figured out as I have the X2 spare parts installed and had to turn off fancy input animations and now it works. Thanks for posting this.
EDIT: I take that back. I had to put the speed of transition animations to normal and can have fancy input animations enabled. For some reason this won't work when "fast" is checked.
Handing out cleveland steamers for a flashable zip file...
mistawolfe said:
Handing out cleveland steamers for a flashable zip file...
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Do you have a pc?
I just put his file is /android-sdk-windows/tools
And followed his commands.
Just got this working. Thanks again to OP. I love this animation. Reverse would be cool. Or like a really old school crt that that has to warm up and slowly fades in. Haha.
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rancifer said:
Do you have a pc?
I just put his file is /android-sdk-windows/tools
And followed his commands.
Just got this working. Thanks again to OP. I love this animation. Reverse would be cool. Or like a really old school crt that that has to warm up and slowly fades in. Haha.
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Do you have to have the Android SDK kit? With the Java JDK? I could not get that to work at all...
Works great!
@mistawolfe I can help you out if you want man
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mistawolfe said:
Do you have to have the Android SDK kit? With the Java JDK? I could not get that to work at all...
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Nope. I just have the android sdk installed. The adb is not included in the dl from google so you have to dl and extract that into the android-sdk-windows/tools
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RTEY0Q97
Then do the steps from beginning and test to confirm your device is recognized
Then proceed and follow the steps.
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rancifer said:
Nope. I just have the android sdk installed. The adb is not included in the dl from google so you have to dl and extract that into the android-sdk-windows/tools
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RTEY0Q97
Then do the steps from beginning and test to confirm your device is recognized
Then proceed and follow the steps.
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Why link to mega upload when all you need to do is launch the sdk manager and add the platform tools package? I'd rather get my software from the distro than some megaupload. No offense.
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Has there been anything on rooting directly from the phone?
And has anyone made an update.zip with unlockd boot?
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Yes, you can root directly from your phone by using terminal emulator but you have to put photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp first. I rooted my photon on the phone itself.
GraphicDemon said:
Has there been anything on rooting directly from the phone?
And has anyone made an update.zip with unlockd boot?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
A little bit of reading goes a long, long way. This thread will tell you the current state of the art.
urcboss07 said:
Yes, you can root directly from your phone by using terminal emulator but you have to put photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp first. I rooted my photon on the phone itself.
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Ok can you please tell me how you got terminal to process your commands. I get permission denied every time I use terminal to try and do anything with /data. I obviously need root to complete the commands using terminal to write to anything besides the sd. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
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Ok I tried using it from phone but how u push it to data without using comp
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Did you install superuser from market? You also need to install Superuser and push photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp
then type the following in terminal emulator:
cd /data/tmp
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Just say "THANKS" to Edgan for great work and job well done.
urcboss07 said:
Did you install superuser from market? You also need to install Superuser and push photon-torpedo.tar to /data/tmp
then type the following in terminal emulator:
cd /data/tmp
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
Just say "THANKS" to Edgan for great work and job well done.
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Not sure if you were responding to me or the other guy but my MacBook and my Linux laptop both recognize my phone but they both say its offline when I try and use a adb. Some people say they have done this root without the computer and just using the terminal on the phone but I get permission denied messages since it needs root. I have super user installed but that does me no good without root. I want to know how they got past the permission denied using the terminal on the phone?
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Not sure if you were responding to me or the other guy but my MacBook and my Linux laptop both recognize my phone but they both say its offline when I try and use a adb. Some people say they have done this root without the computer and just using the terminal on the phone but I get permission denied messages since it needs root. I have super user installed but that does me no good without root. I want to know how they got past the permission denied using the terminal on the phone?
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Exactly I'm having same problem. I m not understanding how I can push it to that part of the phone without root.
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GraphicDemon said:
Exactly I'm having same problem. I m not understanding how I can push it to that part of the phone without root.
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Make sure you have USB debugging checked. Menu > settings > applications > development. This was my problem when I first tried to adb the file to the /data/tmp folder on the phone.
Also, I was getting an error at "Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh," but I just ignored it and kept going. It worked. You can use root checker from the market to verify that you have root.
my2cents said:
Make sure you have USB debugging checked. Menu > settings > applications > development. This was my problem when I first tried to adb the file to the /data/tmp folder on the phone.
Also, I was getting an error at "Run /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh," but I just ignored it and kept going. It worked. You can use root checker from the market to verify that you have root.
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Thanks for the advice but the both of us are not using adb. I always have debugging enabled. We are both trying to do this from or phones with terminal. An update zip would be amazing :~)
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Thanks for the advice but the both of us are not using adb. I always have debugging enabled. We are both trying to do this from or phones with terminal. An update zip would be amazing :~)
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Ok. I thought one of you was trying to use a Mac or something to push the file then use terminal. And an update.zip would be awesome!
my2cents said:
Ok. I thought one of you was trying to use a Mac or something to push the file then use terminal. And an update.zip would be awesome!
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I was trying to use adb with my Mac and my Linux laptop but both give me "device offline" when I use adb. I'm going to try a different USB cable as I have seen this happen before and a different cable works but I find it hard to believe that i'm the only one that used stock cable and does not work
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What happened to that person said they did everything from phone?
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GraphicDemon said:
What happened to that person said they did everything from phone?
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Lol, I guess they all vanished! Funny thing is that I am not new to Linux and those are busybox commands which
1: busybox does not come installed on the factory ROM and
2: even if you install it from the market it still needs root access.
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So what are we developing in this thread again?
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Custodian said:
So what are we developing in this thread again?
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If you cannot help then just save your useless comment! Your bringing back bad memories from the EVO forum. That forum was full of bashers and flamers.
smoothone said:
Lol, I guess they all vanished! Funny thing is that I am not new to Linux and those are busybox commands which
1: busybox does not come installed on the factory ROM and
2: even if you install it from the market it still needs root access.
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Yeah tell me about it, wish they would just make a damn step sheet it's getting ridiculous.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16904179
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CHECK THIS OUT GUYS!!!
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...upgrade-motorola-devices-only.html#post105222
P3droid has now given us Motorola owners a way to maintain root through ALL updates.
you need to modify some files using root explorer or adv method
Was originally proposed by djrbliss ..thank him at @djrbliss on twitter
GREAT NEWS FOR
EDIT:::
THIS DOES NOT CHANGE THE FACT YOU NEED TO BE STOCK TO UPDATE . YOU CAN HOWEVER BE ROOTED AND MAINTAIN THAT ROOT THROUGH THE UPDATE PROCESS.
Here is the quote word for word of what p3droid posted over at mydroidworld.com
Doing the following will allow your device to maintain root through any upgrade (unless motorola changes things)
I use root explorer, but you can also use adb pull and push.
RootExplorer Method
go to /system/bin/open in text editor -
mount_ext3.sh add the following lines to the very bottom
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
chmod 4755 /system/app/Superuser.apk
ADB method
adb pull /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh
open the file in your favorite text editor add the following lines to the very bottom
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
chmod 4755 /system/app/Superuser.apk
Save file
adb push mount_ext3.sh /data/local
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount /dev/null /system
cat /data/local/mount_ext3.sh > /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh chmod 777 /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh
Done!!!
This method was proposed by Djrbliss, and only slightly altered by me...please thank @DjrBliss on Twitter.
Good find, thanks for posting. I'd hit thanks but I'm too lazy to open a browser, log in, find the thread and hit thanks. I'm sure someone else will hit it, count that from me too
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Nice! Too bad I am already on 2.3.4... This will work on all Moto updates on all Moto devices I am assuming?
Just saw this on twitter! Too cool.
AtLemacks said:
Nice! Too bad I am already on 2.3.4... This will work on all Moto updates on all Moto devices I am assuming?
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Yup. So if we ever get 2.3.5 and u are stock rooted u can maintain it through the update
EvilTim said:
Good find, thanks for posting. I'd hit thanks but I'm too lazy to open a browser, log in, find the thread and hit thanks. I'm sure someone else will hit it, count that from me too
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I thought I saw someone say before thanks was possible from the app but I don't know how.
but no big deal
I made it over 100
next goal is 200.
Im at about 1 thanks for every ten posts.
Would be a better ratio if I didn't post so much chatter like this lol
Just happy to be able to spread the news
ashclepdia said:
I thought I saw someone say before thanks was possible from the app but I don't know how.
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Paid xda app only
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free app on android market keeps root after OTA update
Search for 'OTA RootKeeper' in the market.
Worked for me, was able to keep root after receiving the OTA 2.3.4
My phone was on 2.3.3 and was rooted prior to the update.
d3d
d3d said:
Search for 'OTA RootKeeper' in the market.
Worked for me, was able to keep root after receiving the OTA 2.3.4
My phone was on 2.3.3 and was rooted prior to the update.
d3d
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Thanks d3, downloaded it right away and going to test it..
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Did not work for updating from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4. Reboots after trying to update and says "update failed." I tried it twice, it redownloaded the second time. I don't think I removed any Verizon apps that would prevent it from updating properly.
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legoman666
Make sure you are as close to 'stock' with root as possible.
Unfreeze bloatware blur apps, etc.
If you removed apps, there may be other issues keeping the OTA from working - not necessarily related to the Voodoo OTA RootKeeper app.
Worked for me, ran RootKeeper before the update to save root.
After the update lost root, ran RootKeeper and it restored root.
Good luck!
d3d
I have noticed through this screenshot by someone over at mydroidworld that there may be some other lines needed in order for this mod to work http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-upgrade-motorola-devices-only-shot000002.png
(I think u will need to be logged in at mydroidworld to view the shot)
I will ask p3droid about this tomorrow to get some clarification on what exactly is necessary for this to work. As far as I have seen this mod SHOULD work. I will be testing it myself by going to froyo and rooting w/gingerbreak then apply this mod and upgrade away.
I will post my results as soon as I do this
In the meantime has any x2 users used this mod successfully yet? I need to know so that I can be specific when talking with p2droid about what changes we may have to make for it to work for us.
legoman666 said:
Did not work for updating from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4. Reboots after trying to update and says "update failed." I tried it twice, it redownloaded the second time. I don't think I removed any Verizon apps that would prevent it from updating properly.
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Did u try the script mod or did u try the app that was mentioned?
If the script mod- did u input everything exactly as written? (There is a space before and after 4755) also I think there may need to be a blank line after the extra lines added. Can u provide a screenshot of the script after edit?
ashclepdia said:
I thought I saw someone say before thanks was possible from the app but I don't know how.
but no big deal
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You just tap on the name of the message poster and then tap the "little boquet of flowers" icon. Don't know if it's on the unpaid version or not. I figure, if I'm gonna use an app regularly, might as well pay for it, and support someone's efforts.
ashclepdia... I hit the flowers for ya, but it's not from me, it's from Evil Tim, since he's too lazy to do it.
Robin M said:
ashclepdia... I hit the flowers for ya, but it's not from me, it's from Evil Tim, since he's too lazy to do it.
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Someone hit the thanks button for me on this guy too
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Robin M said:
You just tap on the name of the message poster and then tap the "little boquet of flowers" icon. Don't know if it's on the unpaid version or not. I figure, if I'm gonna use an app regularly, might as well pay for it, and support someone's efforts.
ashclepdia... I hit the flowers for ya, but it's not from me, it's from Evil Tim, since he's too lazy to do it.
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Paid only...
Haha thanks robin.
By the way has anyone tried this method and it work for them yet?
I haven't had a chance to sbf yet and try it out.
Ram on my electrify everything closed 400mb. Y is it so high? Anything that can help?
*EDIT* not sure if rooting it helped but i uninstalled GoLauncher and all of its widgets and stated using Holo launcher( yes its basic but better than stock but i do miss themes..... ) ram is now around 215ish.... 203 is lowest I've seen. bout to run superscript and see how much further down it will go.
*EDIT2* v6 superscript done wonders dropping team even further. usually runs around170s now. have seen down to 147 before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12058585
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How many app's do you have and what do you have running? Some app's (google maps I know) even if you have not opened it, is in the background. add this to Facebook, Yahoo messenger, news, weather, stocks, ect..........you can suck it up pretty good.
Have you tried Supercharged script?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12058585
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This is after I close everything with task manager and clear cache. Phone is still snappy to respond. Very fast phone... Using stock ROM cuz of locked bootloader but plan on trying Rocko's ROM for locked users soon
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moparfreak426 said:
Using stock ROM
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This is why.
Its never been that high before and last I checked after closing everything out went up to 450... Its rediculous. Need to root my phone and stuff.... But if I root when ics is released will I be able to get when routed? I have 2.3.5 updated on here so locked bootloader.no flashing good ROMs for me
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Closing everything doesn't really help because most of it will auto start right back up.
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Tried supercharger v6 and smanager ti use it but I'm not rooted
So......
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moparfreak426 said:
Tried supercharger v6 and smanager ti use it but I'm not rooted
So......
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So...root it, ha
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If rooted though when ics update is finally released will I still get it our will I have to deroot to fulfill my dream of ics on this phone?
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You'll get the update just don't think you can update it.... So flash stock and ota should be pushed
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moparfreak426 said:
If rooted though when ics update is finally released will I still get it our will I have to deroot to fulfill my dream of ics on this phone?
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Actually I think he will be able to take the update. But if not, its as easy as going back to stock and manually checking for updates in the about section of settings.
Well tried torpedo method but can't put photon-torpedo.tar into tmp in the data folder but can put out into straight data folder and using terminal emulator how do u press enter?! Like say typing
CD/data/tmp
How do u hit enter to make it not compile but.... What's the word? Oh well just how do u press enter? I have downloaded super user and the photon-torpefo.tar and terminal emulator.... Help???
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moparfreak426 said:
Well tried torpedo method but can't put photon-torpedo.tar into tmp in the data folder but can put out into straight data folder and using terminal emulator how do u press enter?! Like say typing
CD/data/tmp
How do u hit enter to make it not compile but.... What's the word? Oh well just how do u press enter? I have downloaded super user and the photon-torpefo.tar and terminal emulator.... Help???
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This is what you need.
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJ0uiExdFM
Thread QB sends you to in video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217416
From terminal type
Cp (directorywhere file is)/photon-torpedo.tar /data/tmp :enter:
Cd /data/tmp :enter:
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar (not to sure it's needed but I do it)
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh (gna give your an output log, almost looks like an error but continue with next input.
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
And you should be rooted.
Of course download superuser app from play store.
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acvice i cant download anything to my laptop cuz of internet connection issues unless there is a hack to make tethering free ... bit would that be nice
and valeninoh thank you..just one acouple more questions. .. how do you get photon-torpedo.tar into tmp in data? i can only get IT into data.... tried doing everything said leaving out tmp and says error cannot access file or directory:-( would post screenshots but no screenshot app i have found works with stock unrooted...
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You have "terminal" from android market?
Next put the .tar file to the root of the internal sdcard then open up terminal
Type:
cp /sdcard/photon-torpedo.tar /data/tmp/
Then proceed with the rest of the steps
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valentinoh said:
From terminal type
Cp (directorywhere file is)/photon-torpedo.tar /data/tmp :enter:
Cd /data/tmp :enter:
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar (not to sure it's needed but I do it)
/bin/tar xf /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
/data/tmp/photon-torpedo.sh (gna give your an output log, almost looks like an error but continue with next input.
/data/tmp/install-su.sh
And you should be rooted.
Of course download superuser app from play store.
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at chmod......starts saying can not do.
them next line says file doors not exist blah blah. .... :-/ obvious i don't know what im doing
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Dude... Use the aio method I posted. Its much easier and you literally can't mess up if you follow along with the video.
Acvice said:
Dude... Use the aio method I posted. Its much easier and you literally can't mess up if you follow along with the video.
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does that work on 2.3.5?
moparfreak426 said:
at chmod......starts saying can not do.
them next line says file doors not exist blah blah. .... :-/ obvious i don't know what im doing
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Chmod 777 /data/tmp/photon-torpedo.tar
Also when you " cd /data/tmp :enter: type ls :enter: just to make sure the photon-torpedo.tar is in there.
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