Hi guys
I have a stock Atrix 2.2.2 in South Africa.
I have tried to root it more than 2 times now, to no avail.
I have tried oneclick, and gingerbreak. It runs until it says installing psneuter, and then nothing happens.
I reboot the device, and its fine........
Its almost like its not pushing the break correctly.
Can someone please help me to get my phone rooted. I want o try the Webtop Hack, i am not getting it to work on the non rooted option.
Thanks alot!
Try again, uninstall drivers if you install them, reboot computer, install them again from here: http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.53_Driver_5.2.0.exe ,and reboot again.
Now, try the root again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255548
If still don't work, you can try unlock the bootloader and then you will get root easily.
Read more here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
But if its South Africa device, you may get a brick, non functional phone.
Gingerbreak is for you
Sent from my CM860
Thanks guys for the tips
Still didnt work. I didnt try the first option as it says it is for 2.3.4. I Have 2.2.2. I have also now tried gingerbreak 1.2, same thing. It says rooting etc, but just stays there for an hour.
After i manually reboot, nothing.....
Has anyone else been experiencing this?
The one click root is for you too, read:
This method works on Motorola phones running Android OS 2.3.4 or earlier
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From the top line in the link.
Don't forget to install drivers.
Another suggestion, try on other computer, other usb port.
PakaPakaxz said:
The one click root is for you too, read:
From the top line in the link.
Don't forget to install drivers.
Another suggestion, try on other computer, other usb port.
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Fantastic!!!! This worked. Routed and SU!
Thanks PakaPaxz and the rest of you!!
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Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
Nothing is fail-safe.
That's why developers aren't reponsibles if you brick your device.
There is allways that chance.
I used the universal root and everything is working well.
If you are noob in this area, just read a litle more about using abd and flashing shipped ROMs.
Cheers
I had a Windows mobile before.. but in Android yes I'm a noob
In Linux I con not say that I'm 100% noob, but close to that.
So some noob questions:
What is "adb"? and
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
antoniomch said:
What is "adb"? and
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http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
antoniomch said:
What is universal root? Is what this link talks about ?
Thx
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I used this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I'll read about it.
Thanks Zecanilis
antoniomch said:
Did any one use the z4root to root the LGP500 ?
Is this a fail-safe method to root this phone? If not is there one?
I'm a bit afraid to root it, because I have bought it recently and I do not what to turn it in to a brick
The software version of my phone is LG-P500-V10b Android 2.2
Thanks
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Rooting itself is not problem I think. But, more possible problem can come with other solutions like firmware update/rewrite, flashing of custom ROM. For what do you need rooting?
The_ERROR said:
For what do you need rooting?
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Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
Rooted today
I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
antoniomch said:
Not for flashing...
Some apps can only be used in a rooted phone.
So my purpose is only to use these apps, not for flashing the phone with other ROMs
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So, in this case I thing that most better way is using of z-Root. There shouldn't be problem at all.
acephreak said:
I just rooted today, Sunday, December 5 2010, an Optimus One which I have under t-mobile, using z4root. No problems at all. In fact, my only worry was that it might not have been correctly rooted because all I had to do was press a button, it restarts and that's it. Nothing else. I then removed all bloatware and the retarded unremovable trial version of pacman.
I have v10 and had downloaded all over the air upgrades that I had received up to that point, and it still worked perfectly. Also, I have Froyo.
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Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
faytaliti said:
Oh, that's great. But how long did the process take to complete. For me though, the wheel has been spinning for a while now...
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The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
faytaliti said:
The app crashed shortly afterwards. But starting the app a second time did the trick. I now is haz a ROOTed p500!!!
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Welcome to the ROOT Team
Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
d_phekt said:
Neither the z4root or the universal root worked for me on my girlfriends Optimus. z4root simply didn't work... tried about 5 times with no success. The Universal root stopped responding pretty much immediately. I'm pretty sure I followed directions to a "T". Anyone have suggestions?
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try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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Same for me. But older version will not install superuser automatically and it have to be download separately.
koolariz said:
try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 superoneclick
worked for me.. at least it said it worked.
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That's the one that stops responding everytime I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
d_phekt said:
That's the one that stops responding every time I try it. I see ADB listed twice in the task manager... is that normal? As soon as ADB starts running is when it stops responding.
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hmm.. do you have lg pc suite? it contains usb drivers for the optimus one.. without those you can't root.
superoneclick method:
turn on in phone settings, applications, develop, usb debugging
connect phone.. don't go into usb storage option (don't mount sd card).
right click on .exe -> run as administrator if you haven't.
and if you are on windows 7 or vista try to set compatibility options.
click root.
sorry if i tell you what you already know, but maybe it helps.
I downloaded the drivers from LG website for the Optimus One, run Superoneclick as administrator using Windows 7 64, checked usb debugging on the phone, etc. I have no idea why this is not working for me. I had no problems rooting my MyTouch Slide, which is pretty complex compared to this. My girlfriend says she doesn't care if I figure it out since its her phone, but the man in me just HAS to figure it out HAHA.
It's weired, I had no problem to root my phone using z4root.
I was on stock V10A (Europa) and z4root worked very well. I had upgraded to V10D using LG's crappy software, and after rooting it again with z4root it was well working.
Have you tried to use LG's firmware instead of the operator's one ?
I finally got it rooted using z4root. Said to myself that I would try "one more time" and POOF... it worked. Thanks everyone for your help.
Picked up an Artix from AT&T yesterday and so far, it's a great phone. I'm trying to ROOT this phone with no success. I've tried everything suggested in the forums, I have all the drivers and tools required, but can not get this done. When I run superoneclick and select "root" it hangs on "waiting for device". If somebody could give me detailed step by step instructions, I would be grateful. I'm running on the latest firmware update which is 4.1.57
I've successfully rooted my Nexus S and Inspire 4g with no problem, so I have some experience doing this. Please Help!!
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
spitefulcheerio said:
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
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I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
wrenchmonkey26 said:
I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
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strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
benny6812 said:
strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
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Same here. How did you ROOT your Atrix?
I think it is because of the update 4.1.57 that was released a few weeks ago. I've had my atrix since released and rooted it right away just fine; however, when i try to install the update it crashes and i have to pull the battery and reboot.
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
spitefulcheerio said:
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
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What version firmware are you on? And how did you do it?
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
spitefulcheerio said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
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I uninstalled then reinstalled the drivers and it worked. My Atrix is now rooted. Thanks to everyone who responded!!
spitefulcheerio said:
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
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I did the same and rooted it without my Atrix any problem.
You guys are aware that gingerbreak has an EXTREMELY high risk of formatting you sd card right? I personally suggest using gladroot its less messing and it enables sideloading for you also NEVER use superoneclick that programs nothing but a mess on our phones.
Here's the link for gladroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
thats just my 2 cents
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In the instructions on this site it mentions to make a backup of your sdcard. And if that's the only issue, I can deal with it since it's so simple
Also to enable sideloading, download root explorer and sqlite. Go into root explorer --> ers.settings/databases/settings.db. It'll bring you into sqlite. Select secure and the second line should be "install non market apps". Change the value from zero to one
As u know, the official 2.2 was realeased and I know its great and all, except one thing, HOW DO U ROOT IT?! z4root won't work, and I tried superoneclick root on my PC but on z4, the screen goes white after I click rpermanent root or temporary root. Superoneclick says that the root was successfully but when I try root apps, they all say I'm not rooted. I downloaded another version of z4 and that didn't work either. How do I reroot it? I rreally need help.
Thnks
http://www.fascinateforums.com/forum/fascinate-rs-guides/2012-how-root-ed01-froyo.html
This is what i used, works great. I think there is a one click method out there that easier, but I have not tried it yet.
Jinhoeric said:
As u know, the official 2.2 was realeased and I know its great and all, except one thing, HOW DO U ROOT IT?! z4root won't work, and I tried superoneclick root on my PC but on z4, the screen goes white after I click rpermanent root or temporary root. Superoneclick says that the root was successfully but when I try root apps, they all say I'm not rooted. I downloaded another version of z4 and that didn't work either. How do I reroot it? I rreally need help.
Thnks
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Are you familiar with Odin? If so, remove your battery and flash this recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/file/06al8prkgj29gps/cwm-recovery-ALL-3-30-FIX.tar Then unplug the phone and put battery in and boot into recovery using the 3 finger method. You will boot into red cwm recovery. Flash this from recovery: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7223192/RootSF/su-2.3.6.1+busybox1.19.zip Then reboot and you are rooted.
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
ok so i have an x10. i rooted it succesfully with flashtool. i couldnt install xrecovery and i needed to know my version of busybox, so like a dope i turned the phone off and went to flash kernel downgrade in flashtool, so its like ive gone back 2 steps. but now, when i do the kernel downgrade, it discovers my phone but the root option does NOT APPEAR?!?! please help me
squarehead94 said:
ok so i have an x10. i rooted it succesfully with flashtool. i couldnt install xrecovery and i needed to know my version of busybox, so like a dope i turned the phone off and went to flash kernel downgrade in flashtool, so its like ive gone back 2 steps. but now, when i do the kernel downgrade, it discovers my phone but the root option does NOT APPEAR?!?! please help me
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Can your phone still bootup correctly ? If yes try an older version of flashtool had this issue flash kernel upgrade turn on debbuging and unknown source and start from there
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ive just used the repair phone in pc companion, will start again. damn!
squarehead94 said:
ive just used the repair phone in pc companion, will start again. damn!
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Ok cool let me know the results
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ok so got it re rooted, now i have a problem with installing x recovery... very similar story to this guy here. except mine did not install in the first place, but the error message and everything is the same, i get the same file already exists error and 2 read only errors and i have the same issue as this guy now.
http://androidforums.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/371128-xrecovery-wont-install.html
Try doing force PSNeuter. I'm on my phone at the moment but when I get on the pc I can help you
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Go to HERE and download Flashtool 0.4.2.0, with it, you can root, install xrecovery and unlock bootloader, if you wish.
You need have android 2.3.3, and don´t downgrade kernel.
If you want, install stock firmware.
It´s easy.
right, so do i just click install recovery?
because i rooted it, exactly like that, im running busybox version 1.8.4 or something like that, someone told me it automatically installed xrecovery when i rooted it... is this true? thanks
When you root phone with flashtool, it just root your phone. For install xrecovery you need click on install xrecovery, and when it over, you have xrecovery installed.
squarehead94 said:
right, so do i just click install recovery?
because i rooted it, exactly like that, im running busybox version 1.8.4 or something like that, someone told me it automatically installed xrecovery when i rooted it... is this true? thanks
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Yes, you click the install recovery button. And no, when you root your phone, xrecovery is not added.
A little reminder also, you will never break the x10 by flashing to many times. So every time you run into something like accidentally downgrading kernels, just flash stock FW and start over. Again, the only true way for someone to permanently damage the x10 is only by damaging the USB port. So hold dear to that little port.
Hope you resolve your issue brah. Peace
is there anyway i can run flashtool and get it to recognise my phone without having to flash kernels?
and great, ill do that when i get in. if your on about 1700 gmt time, thatd be great.
thanks everyone, mucho appreciado!
squarehead94 said:
is there anyway i can run flashtool and get it to recognise my phone without having to flash kernels?
and great, ill do that when i get in. if your on about 1700 gmt time, thatd be great.
thanks everyone, mucho appreciado!
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Not too sure what you're getting a that? Revise your question please.
its ok ive sorted now, thanks. dont know how to close a thread but this is sorted now, thanks guys!