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I understand that before the ICS update one should backup the root and then restore. But after lots of pain I have managed the ICS update and now unable to Root. The root methods mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341578 and here http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1598-restore-root-after-installing-ics-leak/
WONT WORK.
And I am not going back on the way of how to try to restore.
Anyway wherein we can do a FRESH ROOT on a ICS Razr.
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Have you tried adamoutler's way,?
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I had the same problem
I got ICS to work and thought I had also backed up root but found I have not. This worked when followed.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ics-leak/page__pid__33111__st__100#entry33111
smooth781 said:
I got ICS to work and thought I had also backed up root but found I have not. This worked when followed.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ics-leak/page__pid__33111__st__100#entry33111
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if you could read my post..i've already tried that many times.
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I want Gingerbread. I have a company phone and need to keep it fairly stock. I like and currently have root access. Everything I have been reading has been about Root + Unlock. I just want to update and root. Any advice?
Just flash the stock Gingerbread then re-root. There are all kinds of rooting guides available.
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Found this motorola-atrix-4g-root starting the update process now. Wish me luck.
Re-root in GB ???
DJHile said:
Just flash the stock Gingerbread then re-root. There are all kinds of rooting guides available.
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I have a Desire-Z and it had GB, but the forums I followed insisted that I must downgrade it to Frodo before rooting, as there is currently no way to root it in GB. So that is what I have done and I have root. Like you I want to go to GB but keeping root. I'm pretty sure there is a way, but I dont yet know how. That method is what I too am looking for. So there would need to be a way to preserve the root you've got while upgrading to GB. If upgrading causes you to lose root in GB, you wont be able to get it back without downgrading again unless someone comes up with a method that works for GB. If you find a way before me, let me know. Cheers.
kent c said:
Found this motorola-atrix-4g-root starting the update process now. Wish me luck.
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The method at briefmobile has always worked for me. However, you might also want to look at swiftks' "[Updated 2-11-2012] THE BEGINNERS (N00B) GUIDE!!! N00BS LOOK HERE FOR YOUR HOW TOs" that should be pinned at the top of this forum. There is a section in it called "HOW TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE ON ANDROID 2.3.4:".
canopic, root methods vary from phone to phone. It is quite possible to root the Atrix on gingerbread. I don't know anything about the Desire-Z though.
Hi Forum. I need help. I rooted my phone before using motofail and the ICS is now available in my country.but the update failed/ and I verified that I need to unroot my phone first. I unrooted my xt910 via SuperSU/OTArootkeeper. looks like it works coz I no longer have the superuser on my phone. and ota rootkeeper/apps says that my phone is unrooted. but the ICS update still failed// I dont know what to do now. my current system version: 65.1.40.XT910.PSHAsiaRetail.en*.03
Microglia said:
Hi Forum. I need help. I rooted my phone before using motofail and the ICS is now available in my country.but the update failed/ and I verified that I need to unroot my phone first. I unrooted my xt910 via SuperSU/OTArootkeeper. looks like it works coz I no longer have the superuser on my phone. and ota rootkeeper/apps says that my phone is unrooted. but the ICS update still failed// I dont know what to do now. my current system version: 65.1.40.XT910.PSHAsiaRetail.en*.03
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don't know much about asia razrs but sounds like you need to rsd back to stock then take the update,then root,you will find all the info here on xda,i had the same problem a while back trying to update from 171 to 181,i used mattelgrofs droid razr utility to get back to bone stock,then took the ota,rooted ect.then when ics came out i hid root took ota ,went great.i'm not sure if droid razr utility will work on your phone but rsd will,good luck
djerk said:
don't know much about asia razrs but sounds like you need to rsd back to stock then take the update,then root,you will find all the info here on xda,i had the same problem a while back trying to update from 171 to 181,i used mattelgrofs droid razr utility to get back to bone stock,then took the ota,rooted ect.then when ics came out i hid root took ota ,went great.i'm not sure if droid razr utility will work on your phone but rsd will,good luck
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Yow.. Thx for the reply man. Will you please send a link of post or somethin related the compatible rsd file that I will use? I really have no idea. Should I root my phone before proceeding? Btw I didnt install/flash any ROM. My razr was just rooted
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Sorry,being kind of a noob myself i don't know how to post links just search the forums and look for videos on YouTube, that's what I did, because the razr has a locked bootloader it's very hard to really ruin it, seems the devs have a fix for everything ! Good luck
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It seems like you are already on PSHAsiaRetail stock.
So just read and follow the instructions given here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748944
**Root should not be a problem if you follow the above thread! cheers..
Microglia said:
Yow.. Thx for the reply man. Will you please send a link of post or somethin related
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I don't know if this will let me post a link yet, but the "Literally Fool Proof Guide To Installing .211 (ICS)" (Google that) was the guide that got the update installed for me. It involved wiping the phone, but it's worth it since I had the time to go through my Titanium backups, etc. Here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692694
EDIT: BTW, I had to get Version 1.7 of Matt's DroidRAZRUtility to re-root after installing ICS 4.0.4 (i.e. the .211 update). Version 1.6 didn't root it. I did not need the "Modified" version 1.6, though; did the fastboot flashing with Matt's 1.6-final. I also had to install updated Motorola drivers (came with DroidRAZRUtility1.7forICS.zip) to reroot.
-Snags
Pelase don't shoot me, I searched for how to root and found several methods. I want to ask the forum though, what is the easiest way to root the Atrix 4G? If there is already a thread on this, please forgive me, I just didn't find it...
Secondly, are there any stable and reliable Jelly Bean Roms or even ICS roms? IF yes, would flashing one mean having to reinstall all my apps again?
scottharris4 said:
Pelase don't shoot me, I searched for how to root and found several methods. I want to ask the forum though, what is the easiest way to root the Atrix 4G? If there is already a thread on this, please forgive me, I just didn't find it...
Secondly, are there any stable and reliable Jelly Bean Roms or even ICS roms? IF yes, would flashing one mean having to reinstall all my apps again?
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To flash a custom ROM you also need to unlock your bootloader.
The easiest way to do both is found here.
The most satisfying way is found here and here.
There are JB ROMS that are stable enough to use every day, but they are still buggy.
You will have to reinstall all of your stuff. But you can back it all up with Titanium Backup then restore it all in the new ROM.
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To flash a custom ROM you also need to unlock your bootloader.
The easiest way to do both is found here.
The most satisfying way is found here and here.
There are JB ROMS that are stable enough to use every day, but they are still buggy.
You will have to reinstall all of your stuff. But you can back it all up with Titanium Backup then restore it all in the new ROM.
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Thanks. I'll at least give rooting a try for now. I've tried Titanium Backup before to some mixed results so I might give that a try at a later date.
scottharris4 said:
Thanks. I'll at least give rooting a try for now. I've tried Titanium Backup before to some mixed results so I might give that a try at a later date.
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How did you use TB without being rooted?
upndwn4par said:
How did you use TB without being rooted?
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Different phone that was rooted. I just got an Atrix 4G on Friday.
scottharris4 said:
Different phone that was rooted. I just got an Atrix 4G on Friday.
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Gotcha. Me personally, I wouldn't flash ROMs without TB. I have no patience for re-downloading 20+ apps. Good luck!
Rooting Atrix 4G after flashing ICS leak ROM
upndwn4par said:
Gotcha. Me personally, I wouldn't flash ROMs without TB. I have no patience for re-downloading 20+ apps. Good luck!
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OK, definite n00b here at xda, but I did manage to successfully flash the 4.0.4 ICS leak on my 4G. And though it is running better that I expected I no longer have root access. I've searched high and low for instructions on rooting after going to ICS, but to no avail. I too don't want to re-install every app, and would like to use my TB backup. Anyone have success rooting the 4G with ICS?
Thanks!
ramwrek92 said:
OK, definite n00b here at xda, but I did manage to successfully flash the 4.0.4 ICS leak on my 4G. And though it is running better that I expected I no longer have root access. I've searched high and low for instructions on rooting after going to ICS, but to no avail. I too don't want to re-install every app, and would like to use my TB backup. Anyone have success rooting the 4G with ICS?
Thanks!
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I rooted from GB, but it was a pain in the neck because all of the links were dead (mostly because mega upload got screwed).
OP - I'd highly recommend epinter's CM10 Jelly Bean. It's quick, and other than the default video camera not working I've only encountered a few minor bugs. Nothing game-breaking at all, and it's probably still less buggy than the default gingerbread build the Atrix comes with. Jelly Bean also means you get more 'buttery' apps, so everything feels much more smooth, which is the major change over ICS or GB.
Good luck
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
+1 I'd like to know too, just in case. My phone is rooted I just want to know if I botch the install I can still get root.
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Not yet.
I hope they find a root method soon. I bricked mine on the leak, and had to reinstall it, losing root in the process. You never realize how great root is until its gone lol.
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Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
heleonardman said:
Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
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Lol, I feel the same way. Don't worry, I'm sure one of the awesome devs on this side will figure something out. They usually do, lol.
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There is a fix for those who were rooted and lost root during the update....
It is in this thread somewhere (sorry I don't have time to find it) You had to heve Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to start out with for the utility to work.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...original-verizon-droid-razr-how-to-keep-root/
I'll keep browsing through what is or isn't compatible. Perhaps one of our amazing Dev's is already on this. Can't imagine it will be long
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
ddfuji said:
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
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If you backed up root with voodoo and went to jb then use matt's root fixer to get root working properly again
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neshkoda said:
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
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I am in need of the same answer. Thanks for asking it.
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
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Thanks
AvRS
SnoDrtRider said:
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
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I am in the same boat as the OP so I will provide my reasoning for wanting root now.
This new stock JB load now forces a check against your verizon account when you attempt to turn on any form of tethering. This includes the builtin wireless hotspot AND unfortunately FoxFi wifi/bluetooth. So as of right now I went from an excellent mobile internet connection to share with my Asus TF700 tablet to now having no internet sharing capability.
Grrrrrrrrr......
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
Silverlink34 said:
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
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Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
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Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
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same happened to me. Heard some of the devs are working though
Don't expect a quick solution for this from djrbliss...it is not likely to be coming soon.
Nobody else of his caliber is working on root exploits for Motorola devices unfortunately, and very few people understand the value and uniqueness of his contribution to the Motorola community.
He has rooted every Motorola device since the D3 and everyone who has used a rooted Motorola owes him a huge debt of gratitude.
Just sayin'...
I too lost root after my Jelly Bean update. Unless there is a better thread to keep my eye on, I'll keep my eye on this one for a rooting method for my RAZR XT912. If I hear of anything somewhere else, I'll come back here and let people know. I hope others will do the same.
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First i would like to say i don't have this phone. But i was wondering if a sbf file could be put together like the one that is used to downgrade the D3. I don't know if this could be done from JB>ICS or not but i thought it might be worth a look. Droid 3 downgrade sbf
I have to return my phone to my work. I'm running 4.1.2 and no themes. I cannot remember which method I used to Root. I've searched but haven't found answer. A link to a thread would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Xmeoff said:
I have to return my phone to my work. I'm running 4.1.2 and no themes. I cannot remember which method I used to Root. I've searched but haven't found answer. A link to a thread would be great.
Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192467
this is what i used last time i had to trade up phones.
Matt's utility will take it back to complete stock via fastboot, but be aware that the RAZR has a built in root checker in the stock recovery. I've found no way to fool it even after fastbooting back to stock. It still knows that it was rooted at some point.