Is anyone yet able to root his/her Razr running stock ics android 4.0.4 the t-mob leak ics?
Has anyone tried adam outler's root method on it?
Is any exploit working!?
Please help
Hi
The only think on me to get this tmobile ics rooted is restoring a previously rooted device.
Mean. Restoring manually a su-backup or a rooted nandroid backup of the system
But, how?
Folks with chinese ics can restore safely the tmobile nandroid bkp, root and build another nandroid bkp with root
I cant do that because I've downgraded to gb from chinese leak, so, you may be able to find someone to do this setup.
Or,
You can try restore my su-backup with terminal, like I've posted in ics thread
This way
Code:
./system/su-backup
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system
rm /system/bin/su
ln -s /system/su-backup /system/bin/su
And here's my su bkp
http://db.tt/L9TLf2xg
to put the su bkp on system folder use astro file nanager
Good luck
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your su backup is alotta help (one step closer) but theres no way to actually use it since we can't move to the system folder :-/
ali87va said:
your su backup is alotta help (one step closer) but theres no way to actually use it since we can't move to the system folder :-/
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Yes, you can.
just use astro file manager to put it in system folder
To restore su to system/bin you'll need to set permissions with terminal like I pointed
The other way is getting a rooted nandroid bkp from someone in chinese leak that had flashed tmobile nandroid. A lot of work
Good luck
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Btw. You'll not restore su with vodoo but in terminal you see?
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You can't do it using Astro or any other file manager because it simply won't let you move system apps around,I can't do it through terminal either because it needs "permissions" which we non-rooted users do not have,as for the nandroid back up,that seems like TOO much work to do for me at least. Thanks again for all your help!
ali87va said:
You can't do it using Astro or any other file manager because it simply won't let you move system apps around,I can't do it through terminal either because it needs "permissions" which we non-rooted users do not have,as for the nandroid back up,that seems like TOO much work to do for me at least. Thanks again for all your help!
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Oh, really?! Man, I aways use my devices root and never paid attention on it. Well, Im trying to help but this seens really hard, sorry for my limitations, wish I could help ever more.
Good luck guys
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pedrotorresfilho said:
Yes, you can.
just use astro file manager to put it in system folder
To restore su to system/bin you'll need to set permissions with terminal like I pointed
The other way is getting a rooted nandroid bkp from someone in chinese leak that had flashed tmobile nandroid. A lot of work
Good luck
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Btw. You'll not restore su with vodoo but in terminal you see?
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This is kind of funny
The fact that you can write things in /system folder is because you mount is as rw. You can mount is as rw because you got root.
su-backup need the suid permission to do the job.. There's no way you can assign it without a root privileges..
it's like "No root no talk".. haha
Be patient guys... We are working very hard on that...Just tried a lot of things. It is really my luck, that I get help from a few really talentet guys, even one dev from the defy section is helping me a lot, and Spryte also takes his time with me to do this. For today we're out, just spendet about 10 (!) hours today to get this working. Maybe we'll have success tomorrow.....I don't make any promises, but it looks good...
whirleyes said:
This is kind of funny
The fact that you can write things in /system folder is because you mount is as rw. You can mount is as rw because you got root.
su-backup need the suid permission to do the job.. There's no way you can assign it without a root privileges..
it's like "No root no talk".. haha
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I think its funny too, indeed. But not to guys stuck in tmobile ics. As I said before, I didn't realized the root requeriment to move a file to system folder or changing permissions. I simple use root all the time and missed a 'shot' while trying to help. lol
Again, this may be funny to me or anybody else not stuck in this system. If you a have, even a stupid sugestion like mine, please do it.
Thanks
Edit: its not possible put su-backup in system folder via an update.zip flash? But to change permission, anyone have a hint?
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I know you're trying to help, But I feel it's not ok to give confusing advice.
I've spent some time analyzing the 4.0.4 kernel. Here's what I found out.
1.With 4.0.4 onwards, google patch the kernel memory vulnerabilities.
What this means is : Rooting via mempodroid is not possible.
2.Motorola have patching all symlink vulnerabilities that was present in older kernel. They even block shell acess to /data (except for /data/tmp).
What this means is : Rooting via motofail is not posibble.
3.With tmde 4.0.4 leaks, the "Secure Version" of certificate have been upgraded.
What this means is : Downgrading via sbf is not posibble.
Hope this will help somebody figuring out of what is happening now.
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Here's the details of the "Secure Version" upgrade
From ver 2 to 3
devtree
devtree_backup
boot
recovery
cdrom
From ver 3 to 4
cdt.bin
system
What is interesting here is:
The "Secure Version" upgrade from 2 to 3 match with XT912 "6.7.1-68_DHD-15_M4-16" ICS leak. The only different is the certificate end bit.
XT912 ends with "FFFF0200"
TMDE ends with "FFFF0700"
p/s : I might be wrong on this so please bear with me.
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p/s : I might be wrong on this so please bear with me.
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Hey man, I think you should presente these info @J.Y.Daddy @FrAsErTaG @kholk to join efforts to find out. I saw really many folks stuck on it and this is also new stats on ics development.
Btw, do you own a dev razr? If so, please pm me.
And, sorry for my odd sugestions. Didn't want confuse you know.
Thanks man
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/motorola-at-it-again-locks-down-atrix-4g-even-more/
What you think about that? I hope we don't run into that trouble with our RazR...
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pedrotorresfilho said:
Btw, do you own a dev razr? If so, please pm me.
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Nope. I wish I had it. But all I got is a phone with a locked bootloader.
That is too easy to be bricked and the worst thing is, it doesn't even got any leaked sbf..
We got another idea, but maybe this will only work on that phone where it comes from..dump the whole system partition, so you get it including the signature, put the su binaries into it, set permissions and repack it in linux, you should be able to flash it using RSD,
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dtrail1 said:
We got another idea, but maybe this will only work on that phone where it comes from..dump the whole system partition, so you get it including the signature, put the su binaries into it, set permissions and repack it in linux, you should be able to flash it using RSD,
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Sounds promising.
By the way as I understand the similar method is used to root Defy+'s 4.5.1-134_DFP-231 firmware.
dtrail1 said:
We got another idea, but maybe this will only work on that phone where it comes from..dump the whole system partition, so you get it including the signature, put the su binaries into it, set permissions and repack it in linux, you should be able to flash it using RSD,
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Won't you lose the signature when using mkyaffs2?
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FrAsErTaG said:
Won't you lose the signature when using mkyaffs2?
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No, I guess not. Skeevy420 told me..
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Maybe this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66687
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Maybe this works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66687
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Hello,
I have i idea, i know if it's works
You need su-backup from rooted razr with rootkeeper
And place this files in sdcard/su-backup/
he must type this command in terminal or Gscript
Code:
mount -o bind /mnt/sdcard/su-backup/ /system/su-backup
Use rootkeeper normaly
I know if this command will work without root thank for your feedback
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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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Pensacola06 said:
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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add144 said:
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!
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
Sent from my MoPho...
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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...
Sent from my MoPho...
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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redhatter said:
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!
Moxxy22 said:
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.
Sent from my Photon Blaster.
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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Moxxy22 said:
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?
argentinito said:
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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I got the 1.9.0004 Hboot on the Amaze to the guys with Revolutionary and hopefully they can find some exploit wizardry to save us all from the dreaded HTC unlock.
In the meantime, I can confirm that their ZergRush exploit works on the Amaze 4G with software version 1.36.531.5 (untested on any others, but probably still fine). Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916
The exploit provides temporary root only and any root-level changes will not survive a reboot. This means you can use ZergRush, then push the su app and binary via adb and then use root apps and delete bloat, etc but on reboot it will all go back to the way it was before (the nand partition is not unlocked with this).
Cayniarb said:
I got the 1.9.0004 Hboot on the Amaze to the guys with Revolutionary and hopefully they can find some exploit wizardry to save us all from the dreaded HTC unlock.
In the meantime, I can confirm that their ZergRush exploit works on the Amaze 4G with software version 1.36.531.5 (untested on any others, but probably still fine). Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916
The exploit provides temporary root only and any root-level changes will not survive a reboot. This means you can use ZergRush, then push the su app and binary via adb and then use root apps and delete bloat, etc but on reboot it will all go back to the way it was before (the nand partition is not unlocked with this).
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can we do anytime type of a recovery?
Nice Job bro
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anybody know where i can find a tutorial on how to do this? the link provided has instructions but very vague... i really would like to get this thing rooted... even if just temporary
Enzopreme said:
anybody know where i can find a tutorial on how to do this? the link provided has instructions but very vague... i really would like to get this thing rooted... even if just temporary
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It's all there, trust me. follow the instructions with adb in the first post then refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18373159 in the same thread to push su and superuser to the phone.
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Confucius say - Longest journey begins with first step
Credit's for my man Revolution being in IRC# asking question's about ZR haha & nice , remember this only allow's you to run root only applications .
Does this zergrush allow you to remove the bloatware and it stays gone after a reboot? Or do they come back..
Adamp24 said:
Does this zergrush allow you to remove the bloatware and it stays gone after a reboot? Or do they come back..
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It comes back on reboot.
That's so weird. If you remove the system .apks via uninstall.. how would they magically restore themselves?
There has to be a way to clear off this bloatware! =\
Adamp24 said:
That's so weird. If you remove the system .apks via uninstall.. how would they magically restore themselves?
There has to be a way to clear off this bloatware! =\
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There is..... its called "permaroot"! Relax and be patient... good things always come to those who wait...
Adamp24 said:
That's so weird. If you remove the system .apks via uninstall.. how would they magically restore themselves?
There has to be a way to clear off this bloatware! =\
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NAND is still locked, anything root level reverts to the way it way after a reboot and this is only a temp root.
when i try to adb shell chmod 755 /data/ local/ zergRush i get a error message "unable to chmod read-only file system"....any thoughts
bizal05 said:
when i try to adb shell chmod 755 /data/ local/ zergRush i get a error message "unable to chmod read-only file system"....any thoughts
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Either change permissions of the file, or see if a file manager will let you change the folder to R/W. Since i do not have my Amaze yet (in the mail), I cannot go to the folder to see if you can do the latter without root.
Does not work on Wind's Amaze ROM.
Hello there. As you will notice, I am new to this forum. I own the Xperia U (ST25i) handset, and currently run the .564 firmware. Unfortunately for me and multiple others, my bootloader is locked, and my phone is also SIM locked to Three UK. Now, I am aware that for users with an Xperia S, there is a method to obtain root access through downgrading to Gingerbread, then running a script of some sort and updating to ICS. But, as there is not an ICS update for the Xperia U as of yet, this method does not work. But I'm thinking; surely if the exploit RUNS in gingerbread, it could get access to system files and such, without the need of ICS? My understanding is slim, granted. But I'm familiar with rooting, ADB commands and the Android file structure.
I would like for anybody with knowledge to help in this, as it could potentially be a breakthrough in rooting all NXT Xperia devices without losing warranty.
Many thanks,
-Pokoby
UPDATE
Having modified the .bat files and testing both the original and the modified versions of them, I can confirm they do not work. The problem lies in gaining root shell access. ADB shell always comes up with a $, rather than a #. This means there is no access to any of the files in /system/, /data/ or any derivatives. Unfortunately, that is where all of the files used to root are kept. I would love to work at a way around, and will help in any way I can.
-Pokoby
I have a xperia U with LB also. I´m not a developer but it would be great if someone could help with this idea.
gengi said:
I have a xperia U with LB also. I´m not a developer but it would be great if someone could help with this idea.
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Well, it'd be a tonne of help if you'd test my work with me
I've managed to get shell root, but for some reason it still will not let me push files to /system/ or to the /data/ partitions. Finding out a workaround. Although, I've noticed a "recovery" folder created in /mnt/sdcard/ by default (after I factory restored my ST25i). Wondering if the phone crashes, it'd load a .sin or .img file from it?
If anyone can help, do all NXT line devices have this folder in their /mnt/sdcard?
-Pokoby
Never noticed that. I´m upgrading my software and i you´l see if i have one named recovery.
Edit: I also have that folder. Any idea?
gengi said:
Never noticed that. I´m upgrading my software and i you´l see if i have one named recovery.
Edit: I also have that folder. Any idea?
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Kind of. On one of my friends' crappy Chinese android phones had one, and it booted either a .elf or recovery.img file from it if the system crashed in some way (as in total lock up, not just an app force closing). I may have to test this, but Sony aren't stupid, so I reckon it'll have something to do with engineering.
This is a folder created by system because i deleted and made a hard reset and the foder was there again. What is the purpose of that folder? How can we use it?
gengi said:
This is a folder created by system because i deleted and made a hard reset and the foder was there again. What is the purpose of that folder? How can we use it?
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So far, I put the file for ClockworkMod Recovery in there. I made a batch file which essentially sends a couple hundred bizarre requests through ADB, which crashed the phone. Phone froze, did a reboot but no luck. I don't think there's any prime reason for it.
it´s not possible to put a rooted image file in there and use it somehow?
nope
nickholtus said:
nope
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Can´t you lie??? looool...
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More serious now.
Why does exist that folder?
Well good luck.
Realising that the recovery folder was relatively pointless from a rooting standpoint, I have managed to compile a bunch of .bat files which can and have successfully rooted my Xperia U. I believe I'll need to get permission from whoever made zergRush to distribute this, unless somebody tells me otherwise. Nevertheless, it is a modified version of zergRush. If you want technical details, PM me about it and I'll be happy to talk. But all it does is gain shell root access and push files, in a very similar way to that of the Xperia S rooting method.
I'll hopefully have an upload later today, but in preparation:
Use Flastool to flash the stock .564 firmware
Wipe EVERYTHING in Flashtool
Reflash the .564 firmware without wiping /data/ and such (Not too sure if necessary, but is required in the process)
Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for ADB and such (A no brainer)
Pokoby said:
Realising that the recovery folder was relatively pointless from a rooting standpoint, I have managed to compile a bunch of .bat files which can and have successfully rooted my Xperia U. I believe I'll need to get permission from whoever made zergRush to distribute this, unless somebody tells me otherwise. Nevertheless, it is a modified version of zergRush. If you want technical details, PM me about it and I'll be happy to talk. But all it does is gain shell root access and push files, in a very similar way to that of the Xperia S rooting method.
I'll hopefully have an upload later today, but in preparation:
Use Flastool to flash the stock .564 firmware
Wipe EVERYTHING in Flashtool
Reflash the .564 firmware without wiping /data/ and such (Not too sure if necessary, but is required in the process)
Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for ADB and such (A no brainer)
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will there ever be a way to root without wiping data etc? i've only recently upgraded to ics, and my phone is set up exactly as i want it now, except battery life is awesome, so i want to root so that i can use setcpu or similar to underclock.
Gloris said:
will there ever be a way to root without wiping data etc? i've only recently upgraded to ics, and my phone is set up exactly as i want it now, except battery life is awesome, so i want to root so that i can use setcpu or similar to underclock.
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Which phone are you using? There isn't an ICS ROM for the Xperia U. If you have the Xperia S, there's a seperate rooting guide available on these forums
Did you realy found way to root Xperia U,cant wait you upload files.
Hope it will work because I just need root,custom kernel is pointless.
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XperianPro said:
Did you realy found way to root Xperia U,cant wait you upload files.
Hope it will work because I just need root,custom kernel is pointless.
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I shall upload screenshots shortly, hang on.
EDIT
Root access from the terminal emulator, here y'ar
Nice.
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XperianPro said:
Nice.
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Gonna have a go at some ADB pushing and pulling. Might do some little tweaks in build.prop, as a test. Will keep you all updated, and will hopefully release soon!
If you got it you are my idol !! looool...
Pokoby said:
Gonna have a go at some ADB pushing and pulling. Might do some little tweaks in build.prop, as a test. Will keep you all updated, and will hopefully release soon!
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Use script that will just add lines to build.prop instead of replacing it whole if possible.
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Hey guys, worst part about samsung devices is always their EFS issues.. my samsung tool app has already gained support for SM-G900A, SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900T before root and custom roms are available, so first thing is first, root(when available) and backup EFS!
ive kept all downloads and discussion within the original thread here! - SAMSUNG TOOL APP HERE
this was made possible by leoaudio13 dumping his partition table!
I love u mate!
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@ricky310711 : if you can make apk to backup efs , its great if you can make apk to dump partitions hehe! BTW ricky, link to proper partition table in Dev section : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695363
leoaudio13 said:
@ricky310711 : if you can make apk to backup efs , its great if you can make apk to dump partitions hehe! BTW ricky, link to proper partition table in Dev section : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695363
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gonna be hard though!
leoaudio13 said:
@ricky310711 : if you can make apk to backup efs , its great if you can make apk to dump partitions hehe! BTW ricky, link to proper partition table in Dev section : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695363
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actually thats not hard with root. lol
I'm working on recovery. waiting to hear back from tester(s) to see if we have a working img yet.
PlayfulGod said:
actually thats not hard with root. lol
I'm working on recovery. waiting to hear back from tester(s) to see if we have a working img yet.
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it wasnt hard without root either
ricky310711 said:
it wasnt hard without root either
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well you didnt get me the boot/recovery dumps til afterwards.
PlayfulGod said:
well you didnt get me the boot/recovery dumps til afterwards.
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thats because nothing was accessible until after root, dumping system was easy, but any other directory/file on the device wasnt able to be read after until being rooted..
samsung didnt even include tar binary so I dumped over adb, then CF helped root and then we dumped raw images!
ricky310711 said:
thats because nothing was accessible until after root, dumping system was easy, but any other directory/file on the device wasnt able to be read after until being rooted..
samsung didnt even include tar binary so I dumped over adb, then CF helped root and then we dumped raw images!
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yea system can be gotten with adb pull w/o root.
Check hangouts, got 2 imgs for yall to test.
PlayfulGod said:
yea system can be gotten with adb pull w/o root.
Check hangouts, got 2 imgs for yall to test.
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corect! but some files I was still denied permissikn to pull from /system :/
ricky310711 said:
corect! but some files I was still denied permissikn to pull from /system :/
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Gah!!! Im drunk ricky
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updated.
LTE devices have a QualcommChip, where everything is stored in the nvRAM, the EFS includes only files that have nothing but absolutely nothing to do with the IMEI.
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I backed up my EFS to internal storage but cant find it don't see no /data/media/SamsungTool/ (using EFS file explorer) just want to save a copy to the PC. What's the exact name of the backed up file so i can use the search feature? cheers.
Offica said:
I backed up my EFS to internal storage but cant find it don't see no /data/media/SamsungTool/ (using EFS file explorer) just want to save a copy to the PC. What's the exact name of the backed up file so i can use the search feature? cheers.
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Backup to your External SD instead.
/storage/extSdCard/SamsungTool/efs.img
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dynospectrum said:
Backup to your External SD instead.
/storage/extSdCard/SamsungTool/efs.img
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Gotta buy a new sd card, But yeah did a search for efs.img and didn't come up, I'll wait and try when i get my sdcard.
G900s/g900l
Hi will it work on the G900S or G900L?
thehacker911 said:
LTE devices have a QualcommChip, where everything is stored in the nvRAM, the EFS includes only files that have nothing but absolutely nothing to do with the IMEI.
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@thehacker911
For full backup, which partitions do you recommend?
Galaxy S5 SM-900P Partition table
you can still simply create a copy right?
I have always had rooted phones and my SGS 5 is no exception, it got rooted using CFroot in the carpark immediately on picking it up.
I have therefore always simply made a copy of the efs folder on to the external sd card which is then synced to my dropbox.
However I have not really kept up to date with developments in these areas, so my question is nowadays is this still enough to ensure the safety of my device and it's ability to connect to my carrier. In the past when I have had issues after flashing roms and things simply deleting the /efs folder and copying the contents of my back up into it and rebooting has always been sufficient to get my carrier back up and running is this still the case with the international SGS5 qualcomm variant or do I need to consider other elements?
When will it work for SM-G900V? I just rooted my phone today and would like to use this for my backups. I just tried it by using EFS backup and now it's stuck on a triangle with an exclamation mark that says Please Wait. Ugh! Help...