I have trying to do this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976613
but i recive passwd: not found
my atrix is rooted but i cant root the webtop, can someone help me?
thx
Anyone can help?
thx
Good question. Im hope also for answer.
Folks >
By "rooting" the webtop, do you mean getting a root shell on the webtop? Since the webtop is a modified ubuntu distro, root access is not really restricted on the webtop.
On a terminal, you could get the root prompt by doing:
Code:
$ sudo bash
But beware - *this is very dangerous - dont use this if you dont know linux* and you really should not need root access to the webtop for almost anything. Any scripts that need root access will almost always come with instructions asking you to sudo the appropriate script.
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does anyone know how to add new commands to shell ? or it is possible to install bash or something similiar inside, once we have root now ?
this shell inside is really "cuted" and almost all "ordinary(standart)" command I am missing
e.g: more vi and so on
maybe it works in different way , if yes just correct me
Any try to help is appreciated , but please stay on topic. because I can see it is one of the biggest problem here ..
Have you downloaded the newest version of busybox in the marked? This gives you a lot more commands then the first version posted with the initial root, one if them is vi.
thermoska said:
does anyone know how to add new commands to shell ? or it is possible to install bash or something similiar inside, once we have root now ?
this shell inside is really "cuted" and almost all "ordinary(standart)" command I am missing
e.g: more vi and so on
maybe it works in different way , if yes just correct me
Any try to help is appreciated , but please stay on topic. because I can see it is one of the biggest problem here ..
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I did this:
Download bash binary from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537827
You can either replace the default "sh" with this (warning: the "sh" binary is the one that gives you root privileges in the first place, so you might loose them, I'm about to experiment with this and would post more details soon) or keep them both.
Download ASE from here: http://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/
This gives you an easy bridge to Android java using a scripting language of your preference.
When you use adb you will have VI and such available. I don't know much about the varios unix/linux shells available but I know that ADB is offering a lot of ****
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When you use adb you will have VI and such available. I don't know much about the varios unix/linux shells available but I know that ADB is offering a lot of ****
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no.. that's what busybox is for
I do not have root through ADB.....everything works, including su/shell, however when i type "adb root" it says "adbd cannot run as root in production builds" (it IS adbd, thats not a typo). This means I do not have ADB root access, but I do not know how to obtain it. I did some searching but found no clear-cut answer. Anyone help me?
Just in case anyones wondering, the reason im looking for this is so i can try out the new Android Commander program, found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=628138
Anyone, please?
When will it arrive?for 101 i mean
It won't happen until we get permanant root. No telling when that will happen.
a better question is, when will root be available, doesn't seem we have people with the right skills interested on the 101
Does the rageagainstthemachine root patch not work? Are you able to get to the /data/local directory and place something there that will allow for a flash_image command to be run? Do we know if they have the same type of hardware-level protection like HTC does?
EDIT: Can someone do the following:
1. download the rage zip enclosed, and unzip to it's own directory
2. run the following from your command prompt, assuming you have the Android SDK installed and in the path
adb push root/rageagainstthecage /data/local/tmp
adb shell
chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
./data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
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It should kick you out and display some messages on the screen...just not errors. Then type:
adb shell
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You Should see a "#".
If so, then we have temp root and then we should be able to perform some other functions like flash a recovery, etc....
Sent with my fingertips and voice on my Evo
jerdog said:
Does the rageagainstthemachine root patch not work? Are you able to get to the /data/local directory and place something there that will allow for a flash_image command to be run? Do we know if they have the same type of hardware-level protection like HTC does?
EDIT: Can someone do the following:
1. download the rage zip enclosed, and unzip to it's own directory
2. run the following from your command prompt, assuming you have the Android SDK installed and in the path
It should kick you out and display some messages on the screen...just not errors. Then type:
You Should see a "#".
If so, then we have temp root and then we should be able to perform some other functions like flash a recovery, etc....
Sent with my fingertips and voice on my Evo
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It does not work as of the latest Archos firmware. All the previous firmwares/z4root work fine for temp root. The ADB device part of the Archos just never comes back (doesn't show in device manager for instance). I do not know if this helps, but Archos also has a crippled busybox and it seems furthered crippled as of the last firmware upgrade.
Tsusai said:
It does not work as of the latest Archos firmware. All the previous firmwares/z4root work fine for temp root. The ADB device part of the Archos just never comes back (doesn't show in device manager for instance). I do not know if this helps, but Archos also has a crippled busybox and it seems furthered crippled as of the last firmware upgrade.
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Maybe have something to do with newer ARM architecture?
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Why do you need permanent root?
Archos kindly released SDE which provides a way to install your own builds in dual boot.
Some links for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871335
http://www.openaos.org/
IRC #openaos on freenode
Maurice
The SDE require booting in recovery mode, and people said that it's often not perfect.
A permanent root for main OS would still be very useful, and still allow us to dual boot when we need to..
I think so too. PermaRoot would be very usefull.
below is a short preface and introduction before the main point of this thread. you can skip the preface if you want.
PREFACE/INTRODUCTION
i am relatively new here. i owned a nexus one a year ago and sold it for an iPhone 4. left the iOS world and jumped over to the "fastest phone in the world" (GS2 doesn't count yet). had my device for 3 days and i love it. jailbreaking iOS was very easy for me and i am *somewhat* comfortable rooting and unlocking bootloaders on android. Nexus One was very easy from what I can remember. fastboot oem unlock i believe it was? CWM, flashing *.zips, etc. So I would like to think I am not a complete n00b, but when it comes to motorolas, i have no experience. i currently own a macbook pro as my main computer, however, i do have limited access to a notebook running vista. now to get to my point of this thread.
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MAIN POINT OF THREAD: sbf_flash tool
SBF_FLASH (Mac and Linux) executable for flashing *.sbf files to motorola android phones in lieu of RSDlite. **ATRIX is said to be supported
link: http: //blog.opticaldelusion.org/2011_04_01_archive.html (wouldn't let me post real link, sorry)
*note: originally the developer wrote separate scripts for linux and mac as mac uses mach-o executables while linux uses ELF, however, the updated version works on both linux and mac platforms.
i searched the forums and only found 4 posts related to the tool sbf_flash and none of them were related to the motorola atrix. therefore i felt compelled to write this post and see if anyone has used this tool. if you read my preface it stated that I have a mac and only limited access to a windows computer therefore . my main question is. has anyone used this tool to flash *.sbf files to their atrix? if so, were there any issues whatsoever?
**if no one has used this tool before, I will hold my breathe and take the plunge. I will gladly be the guinea pig for all you mac/linux users out there (mainly mac users as if I am not mistaken, linux users have someway of flashing *.sbf files?)
thank you for reading this post. if I do not receive any input in terms of user's experiences with this tool by July 12th 9:00PM (EST), I will attempt to use it and see what happens. very anxious to get the bootloader on my device unlocked and flash CWM and flash 2.3.4. but i will wait.
**EDIT: i am aware of the fact that I can use bootcamp, VMware, Parallels or essentially any Virtual Box to run Windows on my mac and use RSDlite, however, I feel that if a simple executable such as sbf_flash worked, if would save a ****load of time/frustration/hassles.
I have used it
I use sbf_flash daily for script making purposes and it works flawlessly with the Atrix. Make sure to make the script executable by typing the follwing command in the directory where u have it.
sudo chmod +x sbf_flash.sh
For example if u have the script in the downloads folder type this into the the terminal:
sudo sudo chmod +x /Users/username/Downloads/sbf_flash.sh
Then to flash an SBF type ./Users/username/Downloads/sbf_flash.sh name-of-sbf.sbf
Hope this helps. I have made a script for myself that automates this and would be happy to share it with you. However this is rather basic and I don't think you need a script. If you have any questions let me know.
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I use sbf_flash daily for script making purposes and it works flawlessly with the Atrix. Make sure to make the script executable by typing the follwing command in the directory where u have it.
sudo chmod +x sbf_flash.sh
For example if u have the script in the downloads folder type this into the the terminal:
sudo sudo chmod +x /Users/username/Downloads/sbf_flash.sh
Then to flash an SBF type ./Users/username/Downloads/sbf_flash.sh name-of-sbf.sbf
Hope this helps. I have made a script for myself that automates this and would be happy to share it with you. However this is rather basic and I don't think you need a script. If you have any questions let me know.
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I run windows 7 on ny mac so... yea
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thanks for all the input (from both of you). im assuming if i cd into the directory where the sbf_flash file resides I don't need to include the path every time? i have some knowledge of C and limited C++ or object oriented programming knowledge as well. i would love to use your script that automates the entire procedure if you don't mind giving it to me. once again thanks for the advice.
correct me if i am wrong, but chmod -x essentially gives the file permission to execute? trying to remember all the different unix commands. sudo, cd, and ls are only ones i use on a consistent basis
I have realized that it is not necessary to chmod +x the script file. All you have to do is include a ./ in front of it. For example ./sbf_flash filename.sbf. Btw saw your guide on how to sbf flash under *nix, so not sure if this information is still useful to you.
oh and yes cd, sudo and ls are the commands to use on a constant basis.
hey guys, kinda new to linux and the atrix. running 10.04 im not sure if i have the sbf_flash.sh. i have a file that shows as a shell script, i hope thats right. anyway. i have followed the direction above and cant seem to get it to run. this is what i have.
sudo chmod +x /home/serooted/Desktop/sbf_flash.sh
I in return get.No such file or directory. any ideas that would get me rolling? really want to get rid of the "unlocked" from my moto splash screen
type the following in at the terminal. ls /home/serooted/Desktop/ and see if the sbf_flash file appears in the output.
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type the following in at the terminal. ls /home/serooted/Desktop/ and see if the sbf_flash file appears in the output.
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Yes the sbf_flash does show up in the output. so my question would be, how now do i get it to flash the file?
is there any way that someone can post a step-by-step guide to unlocking the bootloader for the mb860 running 4.5.91 on a mac as i don't have access to a pc and am un able to find a clear method to doing so. sorry I'm new to this :/
I've got a few questions about Gfree.
1. What is it?
2. Is it a part of Android SDK or do I get it as stand alone tool?
3. Do I use it on the phone or on the PC in the command mode?
thanks.
this may give you a clue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
if not try looking here: stfw
NO. I've been at that link already.
It does not explain what Gfree is.
It only says to use commands like this:# ./gfree -f -b hboot-eng.img -y recovery.img
No explanation.
And Google does not give any good links either.
bumping up.
G-free is an application to gain permanent root access to your phone. The commands are what determines what you want the application to do such as sim unlock, s=off and such.
Also it is a standalone tool but adb is used to push the file to the phone. Commands are done through terminal emulator on the phone.
lowandbehold - thank you very much.
So this is something like z4root or SuperOneClick -a stand alone rooting app...
It just needs commands through terminal emulator.
The same concerns Rage?