"Claiming interface failed" alert when rooting on mac - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

so the title pretty much sums it up, im on a mac 10.7.2 and trying to root my sgs2, im new to rooting so im still trying to figure everything out but ive followed multiple guides. they all end with "claiming interface failed" can someone help me with this please?

I'm guessing you're using heimdal? Just covering the ground work. Have you tested out if it can be accessed through adb? And that it can mount the sdcard to the computer?
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ElectronicYank said:
so the title pretty much sums it up, im on a mac 10.7.2 and trying to root my sgs2, im new to rooting so im still trying to figure everything out but ive followed multiple guides. they all end with "claiming interface failed" can someone help me with this please?
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Not sure this is the kind of help you're looking for but I'd tried rooting with heimdal on mac 10.7.2 also, for about 5 hours with no success! Booted up Parallels (Win 7) and flashed with odin first time. Some have reported success using heimdal on 10.7.2 but I tried everything I could find with no luck. All that to say, if you have access to a pc just root on that and start enjoying your phone!

Or check out mobile Odin. Can flash everything you need with just your phone, and not trip the flash counter. Which means you can just download Entropy512's kernel and you'll have cwm. And from there flash any rom you want.
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gr8hairy1 said:
Or check out mobile Odin. Can flash everything you need with just your phone, and not trip the flash counter. Which means you can just download Entropy512's kernel and you'll have cwm. And from there flash any rom you want.
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isnt that only if your phone is rooted?
gr8hairy1 said:
I'm guessing you're using heimdal? Just covering the ground work. Have you tested out if it can be accessed through adb? And that it can mount the sdcard to the computer?
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yes i installed heimdall 1.3.1
idk what you mean by testing it through adb and how mounting the sd card is part of the process though
im a noob to all this so i apologize for my stupidity in advance

I can't help with using Heimdall on Lion 10.7.2, but...
You should be able to root using SuperOneClick v2.2. This program uses the ZergRush Exploit and is supported on mac with mono v1.2.6 or better.
If you try this, please post back to let us know if it worked for you.

As I understand it, Heimdall seems to have a LOT of problems with Lion.

Entropy512 said:
As I understand it, Heimdall seems to have a LOT of problems with Lion.
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thats unfortunate news
creepyncrawly said:
I can't help with using Heimdall on Lion 10.7.2, but...
You should be able to root using SuperOneClick v2.2. This program uses the ZergRush Exploit and is supported on mac with mono v1.2.6 or better.
If you try this, please post back to let us know if it worked for you.
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am i running any serious risks by trying this?

None that I've heard. Just used it tonight on my friends sgsii. Worked with no issues.
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gr8hairy1 said:
None that I've heard. Just used it tonight on my friends sgsii. Worked with no issues.
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Working from a Windows pc?

creepyncrawly said:
Working from a Windows pc?
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Oops, forgot the op is using mac. Yeah windows 7.
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ya ive been trying this guide here and this one
but they both bring up the same error
i tried to use bootcamp and put windows 7 on but for some reason my mac wont let me now

Just download zergrush root and samsung Kies. Put it on any windows box and you'll be all done with root in probably less than 15 min, from start to finish.
For sure you'll be able to get things working on your Mac at some point. But no sense in also being frustrated you can root your phone. Keep the stress level low
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ElectronicYank said:
ya ive been trying this guide here and this one
but they both bring up the same error
i tried to use bootcamp and put windows 7 on but for some reason my mac wont let me now
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Have you tried SuperOneClick on Lion yet? I'd be really interested to know if it will work for you.

creepyncrawly said:
Have you tried SuperOneClick on Lion yet? I'd be really interested to know if it will work for you.
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is there a version for lion?

ElectronicYank said:
is there a version for lion?
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I've never use Mac computers. Did you read CLShortFuse's SuperOneClick thread? He states that the program works on mac after installing mono 1.2.6 or greater. He doesn't say anything specific about Lion. Please go to his thread at SuperOneClick v2.2 and look at the information.
If you decide to try this, and I can't think of any reason why you shouldnt at least try, then your results will be important so we can tell other mac users if this method works or not.
Good luck, I hope it works.

i downloaded everything but there isnt a real guide for mac's

ElectronicYank said:
i downloaded everything but there isnt a real guide for mac's
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Can't help you there. From reading a little bit in the SuperOneClick thread, it looks like it might be a little more involved than just installing mono and then the program. All I can suggest is search his thread.
Or... maybe it would be easier to find a Windows pc you can borrow and root from there.

i searched the thread for a couple of hours and couldnt find anything useful

Related

Z4root?

Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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root manually with adb
tyvallely said:
Has anyone used this on the fascinate?
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There's about 3 ways to root. I think theres more but can't remember.
Z4Root
SuperOneClick
ADB
I have.
Also superoneclick.
I tried setting up adb/sdk on my computer and failed. Stuck with the newb rooting techniques.
running premium
Ok is Z4root the only one you can do right on your phone?
Yes because it is an app.
running premium
Ok it is taking a long time....
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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Oh yea. Now I think of it, whenver I try to click "permanent root" it force closes.
nitsuj17 said:
correct me if im wrong but didnt z4root stop working once we got to froyo?
i *hate* phone only root apps personally, but just curious
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That was my understanding. Z4 no longer works for the Fascinate.
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
tyvallely said:
Yeah temporary root doesn't work that well either. I am not really liking the fascinate...
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Liking a phone or not should have nothing to do with whether a root shortcut works
Really its not hard to root with adb and all rooted users should have the android sdk installed anyway
This is a honest question. Exactly why would one root their fascinate? I guess I should ask who would want root without flashing a new rom? So far I haven't seen any roms that end users should be concerned with that doesn't come with root. Just curious.
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So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
If you odin back to d101 z4root will work then you can flash away.
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tyvallely said:
So on the computer it says I have to be the administrator to install the application.
Windows 7 Proffesional i5 processor...
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I ran into that issue with installing adb. Download the application to your download folder, have two windows open - your download folder, and a window by just clicking on computer from the start menu. Just drag and drop the program from your downloads folder to the C: drive. You will get the standard pop up asking if you want to take this action, just click on continue or ok, can't remember which one it says. Good to go.
You could always try using Odin. There's a file that you can flash through Odin that will root your phone, install stock 2.2, and install the latest clockwork 3.0 (orange). I used that and it worked really well. There is a slight inconvenience in that you need clockwork 2.5 (red) to flash most of these ROMs but that's a really easy fix. You just have to flash the old clockwork using Odin and you'll be fine. The only problem I ran into was finding ROMs/kernels that you could flash through Odin but there are definitely a few out there.
Perhaps you have your reasons, but why not odin cwm, then flash a rom like sc? Not really seeing the advantages of staying on stock rom and rooting.
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Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
tyvallely said:
Ok can you tell me how to Odin and where to get it?
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there is a search button at the top, there are threads pointing out how to exactly root, install roms, radio, kernel, and themes. do a little research, it goes a long way.

[Q] Difficutly acquiring root

i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
jcvancleve said:
i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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When it stalls and freezes unplug USB then go into settings uncheck then check USB debugging then plug USB back in. It will finish up the process.
re: rooting
jcvancleve said:
i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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Use superOneClick again and after it stalls out on step 6
simply unplug usb cable from computer for a couple seconds
then plug in back in and bingo you are good to go!
If that doesn't work just download this file and flash in cwm
http://db.tt/16TJxntJ
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Use superOneClick again and after it stalls out on step 6
simply unplug usb cable from computer for a couple seconds
then plug in back in and bingo you are good to go!
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Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
jcvancleve said:
Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
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.apk files are not going to be recognized by Odin. .tar files are recognized by it. If you don't have root but have flashed codeworkx kernel then close Odin download this to your phone hereand flash in cwm
Apk is an application much like .exe in windows
rev. *.tar i think i need to begin with a proper version of odin (which i can't seem to find.) By the way, i can't boot into recovery. had that been the case, i'd already been nandroiding and running CM7
Odin does not see the su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip
jcvancleve said:
rev. *.tar i think i need to begin with a proper version of odin (which i can't seem to find.) By the way, i can't boot into recovery. had that been the case, i'd already been nandroiding and running CM7
Odin does not see the su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip
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Odin will not see the .zip because it only recognizes .tar files lol just said this. Have you already flashed codeworkx Kernel?
a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into CWM by norm hold up + ok
just realizin - jivy ... i am also in your area - Lafayette La =] Wassup with that southern hospitality
just reflashed codeworkx
all i can get in S1C is
Waiting for device...
error: more than one device and emulator
jcvancleve said:
a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into recovery by norm hold up + ok
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i think recovery is vol+, vol-, power
you can also run:
adb reboot recovery
tried everything you guys suggested twice
then, i searched some more and still no luck. Frankly, I am a bit surprised lol .... this is always super easy hahaha
I leave for work shortly - anyone have any insights ? Greatly appreciated (will pay good money for help)
jcvancleve said:
then, i searched some more and still no luck. Frankly, I am a bit surprised lol .... this is always super easy hahaha
I leave for work shortly - anyone have any insights ? Greatly appreciated (will pay good money for help)
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ok, i'm a little confused where you are right now with all this, so I'm going to start over.
1) flash this kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823) but skip the step that roots via superoneclick
2) flash this CWM file to acquire root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286220)
enjoy.
nyydynasty said:
ok, i'm a little confused where you are right now with all this, so I'm going to start over.
1) flash this kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823) but skip the step that roots via superoneclick
2) flash this CWM file to acquire root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286220)
enjoy.
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i try this now bb soon. Thank you!!
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unable to see deodexed file with ver of odin i'm running (Odin3 v1.82) arggg
jcvancleve said:
i try this now bb soon. Thank you!!
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unable to see deodexed file with ver of odin i'm running (Odin3 v1.82) arggg
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you dont need to use odin for the 2nd link. Just flash the file in recovery,
jcvancleve said:
a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into CWM by norm hold up + ok
just realizin - jivy ... i am also in your area - Lafayette La =] Wassup with that southern hospitality
just reflashed codeworkx
all i can get in S1C is
Waiting for device...
error: more than one device and emulator
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Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
thesilentnight said:
Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
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i already posted a link on how to root your phone without using superoneclick. check a few posts up. You do NOT need SOC to root your phone.
thesilentnight said:
Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
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Ha ha yeah I recruit in BR for the navy. As for the S1C look at my How to root your phone link in my signature. I updated preferred method in it since S1C is giving issues.
jivy26 said:
Ha ha yeah I recruit in BR for the navy. As for the S1C look at my How to root your phone link in my signature. I updated preferred method in it since S1C is giving issues.
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good idea to edit that thread - lol
jcvancleve said:
Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
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Wait, you flashed my pre-rooted system image tar?
Then there is no need to use SuperOneClick or the CWM kernel - you should be rooted already.
Also, if you flash my kernel instead of the CWM one, it will automatically root you on the first boot.
Thank you guys I certainly appreciate the help. I look forward to flashing root / cm7! Afterall, aside from service, the main reason I switched from Epic Touch 4G.
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[Q] Root this phone on a Mac?

Hi All;
Coming to this phone from a Sprint Epic Touch 4G; i have a lot of experience flashing phones over the years, and very excited about upgrading to this beast!
Anyways, I am in an all OSX house, so no Odin for this phone; Rooting my ET4G was a breeze using Heimdall, and a rooted stock kernel with CWM.
Has anyone rooted this phone is the same manner? If so, what rooted kernel with CWM did you flash in Heimdall?
Thanks so much, and I am looking forward to being a helpful member of these threads!
I use vm ware fusion. Using my windows 7, Odin, it took all of 5 mins. Now on HTC phones I had to use a real PC because the phone had to reboot and finish. This my second Samsung and it's way earlier.
well, I am on Lion 10.7.2, and vm ware fusion isn't really reliable on my machine; heimdall is so easy and fast, and works natively in OSX, and I've used it dozens of times on my E4GT; I assume it would work the same on this phone, since they are such similar phones..I just want to make sure..
wase4711 said:
well, I am on Lion 10.7.2, and vm ware fusion isn't really reliable on my machine; heimdall is so easy and fast, and works natively in OSX, and I've used it dozens of times on my E4GT; I assume it would work the same on this phone, since they are such similar phones..I just want to make sure..
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Idk bro. I'm running the same OS, but I did upgrade to the newest version of vm. It never gave me problems. Good luck
I use bootcamp with Windows 7 on my MBP.
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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crazzysandman said:
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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thanks man; I am trying to avoid going the parallels/vmware route; heimdall was super easy on my other Sammy phone; I am just hoping someone can confirm they used it on this guy; also, I have to find a rooted kernel for this phone, so I can extract the zimage to use..
I appreciate the offer!
just an update; I tried to root today with heimdall, using the same exact procedure that I did with my Sammy E4gt, and its a no go; heimdall won't work on the Note, as of now...hope someone can figure out a pure OSX method of rooting this bad boy..
If you're desperate to root, try rooting the old fashioned way using adb. I believe adb would still work on MAC right? If so use adb to get root, then install clockwork recovery and from there you should be able to flash the ROM/kernel if your choice
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crazzysandman said:
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot my cracked windows 7. Anyways I'm running parallels and it's great. Pm if you need the serial I have one that's worked for a year or so
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Cracked windows 7?
Serial number for parallels
Talk about dishonesty dude.
crazzysandman said:
Bootcamp was a pain for me... I couldn't get it to boot ..
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Use reFIT as the boot loader, it allows you to select which OS to boot in. Very easy to install.
lindenhurst said:
Cracked windows 7?
Serial number for parallels
Talk about dishonesty dude.
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Keep rude comments to yourself, im just trying to help the guy out and windows was given to me, dont act like you never done something bad, and dont put someone on the spot...
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Use reFIT as the boot loader, it allows you to select which OS to boot in. Very easy to install.
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Cool thanks im just going to stick to parelles
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wase4711 said:
thanks man; I am trying to avoid going the parallels/vmware route; heimdall was super easy on my other Sammy phone; I am just hoping someone can confirm they used it on this guy; also, I have to find a rooted kernel for this phone, so I can extract the zimage to use..
I appreciate the offer!
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True no problem i havent rooted just yet but i just had everything read for root lol
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[Q] help me root!

okay so i was rooted before the ICS OTA and used voodoo but that failed.... it says i have a protected backup and when i try to restore it, it says successful but it is not, and the little box saying if i have root access never becomes checked. so is there a way to fix voodoo and retrieve my root that way? if not, how can i root my razr maxx? ive heard about matt's tool 1.6 or something but i CAN NOT find it! the site it is on blocks it from non-members but when i tried to become a member, it wouldn't accept my login creds. so i tried again and again with different emails and it just wouldnt work so its safe to say im pissed and tired of that site. please advise? or link me?
and on another note- what is the best way to install a custom rom with the razr? i did it with my old D2G but i want a refresher. and also any suggestions on good roms for it? 99% stable please haha
thank you!!!!!!!!
If you're already on ota ics, and rootkeeper apps aren't restoring root, then I would try a fresh root method.
As far as Matt's utility, you'll be able to find that at droidrzr.com. There are different versions, so I would suggest reading up on which ones do what to see which one suits your needs. I used version 1.7 to pre-ota my maxx, but haven't rooted because I haven't felt the need to. One of them (or maybe all) can be used to root ics.
As far as what rom to choose, all I can say is try a few out and see which one works best for you. There are a couple good ones, but with devs being so limited on what they can put together, nothing will be absolutely perfect. I would recommend safestrap recovery because it works in a way I haven't seen other custom recoveries work before and it seems pretty solid to me. Used it on my last maxx, this being my third because of my job now ruins my phones (welding).
Hope this helps.
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Can anyone post any links for alternative download for Matt's utils. I just went to the site and like this fellow said above, its not letting me in either, though I've logged in there plenty of times before.....
Strange. :-\
EDIT2:
And safestrap is an app you can download from play that will install the custom recovery for you after you have achieved root. ;-)
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thanks for the info! im familiar with how the utilities work, i used an older one to root my razr before the ICS OTA, i just cant find the dang thing! haha
and okay safestrap. ive heard good things about it before, so thank you again. my main concern is that ive heard that many roms run on the x910 but not the x912, which is what i have, so i dont want to brick my phone. is there a stable cm9 for the razr? or could anyone just give me some names to work with? i dont mind searching, i just trust you guys the most haha
bschmidy10 said:
thanks for the info! im familiar with how the utilities work, i used an older one to root my razr before the ICS OTA, i just cant find the dang thing! haha
and okay safestrap. ive heard good things about it before, so thank you again. my main concern is that ive heard that many roms run on the x910 but not the x912, which is what i have, so i dont want to brick my phone. is there a stable cm9 for the razr? or could anyone just give me some names to work with? i dont mind searching, i just trust you guys the most haha
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An option is to use Bootmenu (by Whirleyes) to setup a second system (webtop). To use it you need to be on ICS and more info can be found on this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
The benefits of it is that you dont affect your mainsystem, so you can always go back if a rom gives you some troubles.
Mataraty said:
An option is to use Bootmenu (by Whirleyes) to setup a second system (webtop). To use it you need to be on ICS and more info can be found on this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
The benefits of it is that you dont affect your mainsystem, so you can always go back if a rom gives you some troubles.
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is it pretty self explanatory by using the app itself? i am bad with loading roms, so i only really know how to use the clockworkmod rom chooser or the rom toolbox chooser... does this app work in a similar fashion? if not, then what should i do?
thanks for the tip! it looks promising
bschmidy10 said:
is it pretty self explanatory by using the app itself? i am bad with loading roms, so i only really know how to use the clockworkmod rom chooser or the rom toolbox chooser... does this app work in a similar fashion? if not, then what should i do?
thanks for the tip! it looks promising
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First of all read the OP there is a Q&A in the second post I guess that will explain allot and prevents double posts, since all is explained there
Mataraty said:
First of all read the OP there is a Q&A in the second post I guess that will explain allot and prevents double posts, since all is explained there
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ahh perfect thank you! sorry im still learning.
i managed to get matts 1.7 utility but when i run it and choose root 4.0.4 it stalls at "waiting for device" and nothing happens... i have usb debug on and tried it on two computers as well as in all three storage modes on the phone. what am i doing wrong???
bschmidy10 said:
ahh perfect thank you! sorry im still learning.
i managed to get matts 1.7 utility but when i run it and choose root 4.0.4 it stalls at "waiting for device" and nothing happens... i have usb debug on and tried it on two computers as well as in all three storage modes on the phone. what am i doing wrong???
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Root 4.0.4 by mattlgroff
Try this ICS root method.
it's in the notes after some scrolling
need to turn on usb debugging and MTP as connection mode.
All Thanks goes to mattlgroff!!!
bschmidy10 said:
i managed to get matts 1.7 utility but when i run it and choose root 4.0.4 it stalls at "waiting for device" and nothing happens... i have usb debug on and tried it on two computers as well as in all three storage modes on the phone. what am i doing wrong???
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I had to install the newer Motorola drivers that came with DroidRAZRUtility1.7forICS.zip to get ADB working again (i.e. to use the root option in that utility).
-Snags
thanks guys! i ended up resetting my razr and rebooting my computer and using the DroidRazrRoot404 files.
thanks again!

[Q] SE Flash Olympus Driver

So I have finally gotten around to unlocking the bootloader so I can install the Atrix-MROM flash to stop having the battery and overheating issues that seem to be present with the latest update. I've been trying to use the procedure outlined in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 , but when I reach the RSD Lite stage the driver cannot be found. I believe this is the flash interface driver going off of what I've seen, but I'm also a little new to all this. I've tried searching the threads and found nothing, and did a little googling. Any info on where I can get the driver or some other fix? And sorry if this has actually been solved, but I couldn't find anything.
onemanwlfpk said:
So I have finally gotten around to unlocking the bootloader so I can install the Atrix-MROM flash to stop having the battery and overheating issues that seem to be present with the latest update. I've been trying to use the procedure outlined in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 , but when I reach the RSD Lite stage the driver cannot be found. I believe this is the flash interface driver going off of what I've seen, but I'm also a little new to all this. I've tried searching the threads and found nothing, and did a little googling. Any info on where I can get the driver or some other fix? And sorry if this has actually been solved, but I couldn't find anything.
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do you have the proper drivers installed for rsd? there's a 32 bit and a 64 bit version
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palmbeach05 said:
do you have the proper drivers installed for rsd? there's a 32 bit and a 64 bit version
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What I have is the latest Moto drivers from the webpage, and the script that was uploaded unto the thread listed. Are you saying that the source of my problem is that like a noob I missed a set of drivers and that's why when I connect the phone in RSD mode it doesn't work?
onemanwlfpk said:
What I have is the latest Moto drivers from the webpage, and the script that was uploaded unto the thread listed. Are you saying that the source of my problem is that like a noob I missed a set of drivers and that's why when I connect the phone in RSD mode it doesn't work?
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If you say you do have the latest drivers from Motorola, you should be fine. I'm not sure what RSD version is coming with the automatic bootloader, but I know that there is an updated one, its 5.7. There might be an updated one from that, but that's at least what I have. Try searching and using that and post what happens.
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If you say you do have the latest drivers from Motorola, you should be fine. I'm not sure what RSD version is coming with the automatic bootloader, but I know that there is an updated one, its 5.7. There might be an updated one from that, but that's at least what I have. Try searching and using that and post what happens.
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Okay, so I found and installed RSD 6.1.4, and double checked my drivers. The moto drivers are version 6.0.0. Attached is a print screen of what happens as I try to connect and use RSD.
Just a hunch. Consider trying to add the drivers manually. Go into the device manager, update driver software, let me pick, then look around. I dunno what they'll be called or, if they will even be there. But it is worth a shot for sure.
If that doesn't work then you might think about trying a different usb cable/usb port/pc/32 or 64bit versions. Sucks, but been there done that one... Hoping that one of those helps you.
Good luck.
JdgM3NT4L said:
Just a hunch. Consider trying to add the drivers manually. Go into the device manager, update driver software, let me pick, then look around. I dunno what they'll be called or, if they will even be there. But it is worth a shot for sure.
If that doesn't work then you might think about trying a different usb cable/usb port/pc/32 or 64bit versions. Sucks, but been there done that one... Hoping that one of those helps you.
Good luck.
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Yeah I ended up trying the process on my desktop that runs WinXP instead. Worked like a charm so now I've moved on to the rest of the process. Thanks for the advice on that. Must be something wonky with my laptop.
onemanwlfpk said:
Yeah I ended up trying the process on my desktop that runs WinXP instead. Worked like a charm so now I've moved on to the rest of the process. Thanks for the advice on that. Must be something wonky with my laptop.
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Glad to hear that you got it. Nice work!
It could be a wonky lappy. Myself I think it is because I try to adb and stuff for a lot of different devices on my pc. Seems like if only one device has ever been installed everything is fine. But once I start adding more devices and drivers to the pc it get confused and a lot of things just do not work. I either have to do some serious driver cleanup, or switch machines to be effective. I've moved on to a Samsung phone, but my Wife and Daughter still rock their Atrix(s(?)) So I try to use my lappy for those and my desktop for my Sammys. So far so good here.

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