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Ok, as im sure this question has been asked a 1000 times over, my search turned up no results...so lets ask.
I got this phone from good ol' craigslist with the explicit request that it not be rooted. SURPRISE its rooted and the orig. owner decided to do a fac. data reset, so im none the wiser until I start messing with the phone (lesson learned, no lectures in trading phones needed).
Not only can I not find a comprehensive guide on rooting this thing, I really want a comprehensive guide on UN rooting it.. honestly I'll turn around and root it again, but Id like to know the process going both ways.
The build number is 4.5.141 Firmware Version 2.3.6
If anyone would be so kind as to point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it!
also, My purchased apps are no longer registering as purchased on the Atrix, I can put my SIM back into my inspire and its all good, but the atrix says I need to pay, is this a side effect of rooting this specific phone?
gorealmighty said:
Ok, as im sure this question has been asked a 1000 times over, my search turned up no results...so lets ask.
I got this phone from good ol' craigslist with the explicit request that it not be rooted. SURPRISE its rooted and the orig. owner decided to do a fac. data reset, so im none the wiser until I start messing with the phone (lesson learned, no lectures in trading phones needed).
Not only can I not find a comprehensive guide on rooting this thing, I really want a comprehensive guide on UN rooting it.. honestly I'll turn around and root it again, but Id like to know the process going both ways.
The build number is 4.5.141 Firmware Version 2.3.6
If anyone would be so kind as to point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it!
also, My purchased apps are no longer registering as purchased on the Atrix, I can put my SIM back into my inspire and its all good, but the atrix says I need to pay, is this a side effect of rooting this specific phone?
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1. To unroot, I guess you can flash your phone back to stock.
2. Your purchases are linked to your Google account.
I had my headphone jack go bad, so I needed to make it look as stock as I could. Simply flashed the stock rom found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944 for my model and was done.
To root I used the download from http://www.psouza4.com/Bionic/ and it worked perfectly.
Hope this helps.
Well, I tried one of the unroot processes or it may even been the CWM install process and I'm now the proud owner of a soft bricked Motorola
I found out that the previous owner used super one click, and as convenient as that is I hate that its all based on generic code. SO my problem has gone from unroot to unbrick. Any new suggestions? I'm getting a failed to reboot 3 message and the phone is entering rsd mode and not doing anything from that point on.
Also I know the market is linked to my Gmail, causing my confusion as to why the market on that phone is asking me to repurchase apps.
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So here's my story, I am not entirely new to rooting as I have successfully rooted my Motorola Droid, My Droid X2, My Acer Iconia a500 (twice), My aunts Lg something, and my mothers Kindle Fire.
So a few days ago my Droid X2 started acting up, and would go hours on end sometimes without working.
I was very happy to find out that Verizon would replace it with no hassle as it was less than a year old. I got the replacement yesterday and it's working great... that is until I found out it came stock with 2.3.5 right out of the box.
Now I have always trusted XDA forums and have used them for a long time (although I finally just registered today to ask this)
The only root method I can find is to downgrade to 2.3.4 and then root, then install voodoo root protector, then upgrade.
Now I saw a few things about possibilities of bricking your phone when trying to read those tutorials (I have never had to downgrade before) and I was a bit concerned.
I was mainly wondering, I don't care about loosing data on the phone. I have a backup sd card I can use if I need to format that, and like I said, the phone is new and actually doesnt have a single app I have installed on it yet.
Is there any easy way to go back down to 2.3.4 for my situation? I just got the free phone and don't want to brick it a day later you know?
From what I gather, you can SBF back down to 2.3.4 with no problem. There may be a certain way you have to do it though. I have never been on stock 2.3.5 so I cant tell you from experience. But Everyone says it's possible.
That's my question in a nutshell
Yeah, I read a tutorial about how to do it using RSDlite, which I downloaded to my comp.
Now what I'm cautious about is white file to use. One of the tutorials had one, now while I know a tiny bit about rooting I know NOTHING about flashing it back, I wasn't sure if there was a way that this could screw up my phone, as it seems everything tested is with a phone that had already been rooted, or if there is anything phone specific in that file, or even if it actually is an OTA original (I'd rather not mess around with anything customized right now)
Whatever is the easiest method for getting be back down, I know how to take it from there as I've done it before.
Thanks for the response though!
Excolo said:
Yeah, I read a tutorial about how to do it using RSDlite, which I downloaded to my comp.
Now what I'm cautious about is white file to use. One of the tutorials had one, now while I know a tiny bit about rooting I know NOTHING about flashing it back, I wasn't sure if there was a way that this could screw up my phone, as it seems everything tested is with a phone that had already been rooted, or if there is anything phone specific in that file, or even if it actually is an OTA original (I'd rather not mess around with anything customized right now)
Whatever is the easiest method for getting be back down, I know how to take it from there as I've done it before.
Thanks for the response though!
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So you have never used an SBF file? If you would have used it on your broken Droid X2 when it wasnt acting right, it might have fixed your phone. An SBF file simply wipes everything of your phone (excluding your SD card) and flashes brand new software on it. The SBF files are provided by Motorola so its not like you are using something made by a dev and can break your phone easily. You should be able to use RSD lite to flash the 2.3.4 SBF file and you should be fine. But then again, I have never SBF'd from 2.3.5 to 2.3.4 personally so I would feel bad saying go ahead with no worries and something bad happen. So wait for someone else to respond first.
Thanks!
Thanks for that info!
Also, I doubt that would have fixed my old phone, it seems pretty much like a hardware issue. The screen will display static for hours on end (think like an old tv if you didnt have cable plugged in) I think it's a loose connection somewhere or something. I didn't bother to really troubleshoot it myself though because I was like "lets see if Verizon will give me a new one" and they did, and because they didnt have any "replacements" i got a brand new one, with a brand new battery, so I wasn't going to argue the fact
Anyway, if the file is from Motorola where can I get it? I saw on a verizon forum that they were not allowed to post it there (or is it "from motorola" in the sense it was leaked?)
Thanks for all your help so far, you've been great!
Excolo said:
Thanks for that info!
Also, I doubt that would have fixed my old phone, it seems pretty much like a hardware issue. The screen will display static for hours on end (think like an old tv if you didnt have cable plugged in) I think it's a loose connection somewhere or something. I didn't bother to really troubleshoot it myself though because I was like "lets see if Verizon will give me a new one" and they did, and because they didnt have any "replacements" i got a brand new one, with a brand new battery, so I wasn't going to argue the fact
Anyway, if the file is from Motorola where can I get it? I saw on a verizon forum that they were not allowed to post it there (or is it "from motorola" in the sense it was leaked?)
Thanks for all your help so far, you've been great!
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Yeah, it does sounds like it was a hardware problem. Actually, I never thought about if motorola had a list of sbf files somewhere or if they were just leaked or what. I always downloaded them from threads like these. I just know they are made by motorola. You got me curious now. hmmm...
Duh
forget about my question as to where to get them, just saw the sticky at the front of this forum.
Although, it would be interesting to know if they were officially given out by motorola or leaked
Excolo said:
forget about my question as to where to get them, just saw the sticky at the front of this forum.
Although, it would be interesting to know if they were officially given out by motorola or leaked
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What's An SBF File?
• SBF Is A File Leaked By Motorola That Is The System Image Flashed By RSDLite.
Taken from the Motorola Droid X2 FAQ page here
Excolo said:
So here's my story, I am not entirely new to rooting as I have successfully rooted my Motorola Droid, My Droid X2, My Acer Iconia a500 (twice), My aunts Lg something, and my mothers Kindle Fire.
So a few days ago my Droid X2 started acting up, and would go hours on end sometimes without working.
I was very happy to find out that Verizon would replace it with no hassle as it was less than a year old. I got the replacement yesterday and it's working great... that is until I found out it came stock with 2.3.5 right out of the box.
Now I have always trusted XDA forums and have used them for a long time (although I finally just registered today to ask this)
The only root method I can find is to downgrade to 2.3.4 and then root, then install voodoo root protector, then upgrade.
Now I saw a few things about possibilities of bricking your phone when trying to read those tutorials (I have never had to downgrade before) and I was a bit concerned.
I was mainly wondering, I don't care about loosing data on the phone. I have a backup sd card I can use if I need to format that, and like I said, the phone is new and actually doesnt have a single app I have installed on it yet.
Is there any easy way to go back down to 2.3.4 for my situation? I just got the free phone and don't want to brick it a day later you know?
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bro, you wont have any problems downgrading/sbfing back to 2.3.4, i did it without any problems
i used sbf_flash through linux though idk about RSDLite
Sorry if this is in the wrong subforum, and I'm sorry to cause trouble if you have to move it. I've been a google-searching lurker for years now, but I made an account just to ask this question so again, I'm sorry if I placed it wrong.
Yes, I have a good old Pantech Pocket P9060, good ol' 2.3. I love the little thing but like always, I want to get this thing rooted. I've rooted before, but it definitely wasn't as difficult as this thing.
Every website I've been to, and my google searches are all purple links now I've been at this for hours, make it look so fracking easy (it's such an older model, after all), but for some reason mine just won't budge.
I downloaded and installed JDK, I've got the ADT bundle, I've downloaded the packs, I've got the drivers, I've got SuperOneClick, I've unmounted the SD card, I have it in USB debugging mode, I've followed all these webpages to the letter and for some reason it just won't work for me. I've done literally everything, but obviously there's gotta be something I'm not doing hidden in the void that is the steps to get this thing rooted.
I've tried having the SD mounted, I've toggled a few options, I've reset the phone while it was plugged in, I've manually updated the drivers...nothing.
There was even one page that said to dial some #*#* number but it wouldn't let me type in the whole thing, it was one * character too long. I just can't do it.
S1C keeps freezing at "starting adb server" which I see is a common problem, except they usually end up getting it resolved by doing something that, in the end, doesn't work for me. I'm past the point of pulling my hair out. What is this things problem? What am I missing?
Again, sorry if this is out of place.
Seeking Stock Rom for soft bricked LG Sunset LGL33L on Straighttalk.
Hello, I need the help of xda on this one.
I installed kingroot on my LG Sunset (Lollipop) yesterday and everything was fine. Then I ran Super-Su-me and it soft bricked.
It won't get past the LG-Life's Good screen unless I leave it for 3 hours and then it moves to the Tracfone screen and stays like that.
I have searched all over for the stock rom for this phone and have not had any luck.
I am trying to use KDZ_1_4 to flash it but I need the correct .tot file and the .dll file
Can anyone help me on this one?
Thanks.
Anyone?
Tried to factory reset via stock recovery?
Lykan_ said:
Seeking Stock Rom for soft bricked LG Sunset LGL33L on Straighttalk.
Hello, I need the help of xda on this one.
I installed kingroot on my LG Sunset (Lollipop) yesterday and everything was fine. Then I ran Super-Su-me and it soft bricked.
It won't get past the LG-Life's Good screen unless I leave it for 3 hours and then it moves to the Tracfone screen and stays like that.
I have searched all over for the stock rom for this phone and have not had any luck.
I am trying to use KDZ_1_4 to flash it but I need the correct .tot file and the .dll file
Can anyone help me on this one?
Thanks.
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I have the same phone and same problem. rooted with kingroot, ran super-sume opened super su it downloaded and said it needed to reboot and in reboot it is stuck on lg screen. tried factory reset but it starts and goes back to lg screen and stays.
I'm in the exact situation as you. Have you been able to solve the issue yet?
I am pretty much having the same problem. My LG Sunset boots to the Tracfone screen and just sits there and does nothing. I cant even boot into recovery or anything.. I hope someone finds a solution to this cause I have not been able to use my phone for a few days.
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I am pretty much having the same problem. My LG Sunset boots to the Tracfone screen and just sits there and does nothing. I cant even boot into recovery or anything.. I hope someone finds a solution to this cause I have not been able to use my phone for a few days.
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Hey man, you need to get another phone asap. For tracfones, it's pretty much the end in cases like these. I actually got another exact (lgl21g) model from ebay, so that as soon as i get the time, will see how i can (if possible) get my softbricked device revived through my new one. But i have yet to research and at all costs, avoid softbricking my new one. As for now, no one else has any idea for a solution.
It kinda blows me away to know that the android community is completely oblivious to these kinds of recent low end, but useful android devices coming out on the straight talk service. For affordable androids, they're kinda neat. But it sucks that Tracfone has completely annihilated the essential utilities that such devices need in order to be revived by the user. I mean an actual bootloader menu to do modding and fixing through. The recovery option on these devices are pretty much useless.
But if you can. you should reply with a description that tells how your device was soft-bricked. As in, "did you use kingroot then Super SUME, which caused your device to freeze on LGs boot logo screen"? If so, then you are one of the many out there who xda needs to listen to, and heavily, i mean HEAVILY REGULATE these eff-ers [http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/supersu-please-t3110954]. Because they need to specifically do more research into why their S~H~I~T~T~Y app is... well, S~H~I~T~T~Y! There are people out there promoting this app as though it is absolutely flawless and works on any android, but such a claim is far away from the truth, and these crap-app makers are only breeding more effing lying trolls. And sadly XDA mostly supports those big thugs with flagship phones problems ONLY. Not the little people like us, we're kinda on our own. SuperSUME is not supposed to force anything on the phone if it's not compatible, working something like kingroot if not being able to find a root method, then just telling the user it failed. Instead SuperSUME does something that effs it all up. Which is pretty much worse than malicious s/ware by itself.
So just hang on to your broken fone for now since it's not completely lost. Though you can take it into walmart and see if you can get a replacement, but I cannot promise you that i could come up with a solution, since I'm learning this crap from scratch as well. The only lead i have for now is to "Flash the device with it's firmware", which we know tracfone isn't gonna just hand out like free air. Sadly i'll have to reach out to XDA developers to help me once i describe this issue and experiment with whatever software out there that can help, if god willing.
FYI I just saw your post and Straight Talk sent me a new phone lol. Of course I didn't mention that I was trying to root it. The problem was actually McAfee Security. I didn't think about switching the setting off that locks the phone down if it's rooted. I made sure I did that on the new one and KingRoot worked just fine. ?
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, if this post needs to be moved just let me know. Anyway, I have a Samsung Galaxy Express 3, it's a neat little phone. I have been an iPhone user almost since the dawn of smart phones. I did not like how I was being "told" to use a phone that I paid for. That being said, I am new to this rooting business. I understand what rooting is suppose to do. The model of the phone is a J-120A. I have found a video online that showed me how to install Kingroot on the phone, and use the software to root the phone. The video is on that exact model. I have checked the build versions on the phone, and made sure that I had the exact version of the software that he was using in the video. The reason I am wanting to root the phone is because it has so much bloatware on it, that installing a hand full of apps eats up the internal storage, I have placed an SD card in the phone to try and move the apps over to, but I have found that I can only move certain apps. My main issue is this, Kingroot installs just fine following the video to a "t." However when it makes it to 70% during the rooting process and fails. I have attempted root access several more times, but it never goes past 70%. In the meantime, I am now getting popups that state "Security Notice, Unauthorized actions have been detected" then the phone wants to restart. Overall the phone is still functioning well, but I know it could be way better if I could just get the factory installed junk off of it from Samsung and ATT. As I said, I am new to this process, so you might have to spoon feed me. Could my issue be with Knox?
Thanks,
littlekatfish2003
littlekatfish2003 said:
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, if this post needs to be moved just let me know. Anyway, I have a Samsung Galaxy Express 3, it's a neat little phone. I have been an iPhone user almost since the dawn of smart phones. I did not like how I was being "told" to use a phone that I paid for. That being said, I am new to this rooting business. I understand what rooting is suppose to do. The model of the phone is a J-120A. I have found a video online that showed me how to install Kingroot on the phone, and use the software to root the phone. The video is on that exact model. I have checked the build versions on the phone, and made sure that I had the exact version of the software that he was using in the video. The reason I am wanting to root the phone is because it has so much bloatware on it, that installing a hand full of apps eats up the internal storage, I have placed an SD card in the phone to try and move the apps over to, but I have found that I can only move certain apps. My main issue is this, Kingroot installs just fine following the video to a "t." However when it makes it to 70% during the rooting process and fails. I have attempted root access several more times, but it never goes past 70%. In the meantime, I am now getting popups that state "Security Notice, Unauthorized actions have been detected" then the phone wants to restart. Overall the phone is still functioning well, but I know it could be way better if I could just get the factory installed junk off of it from Samsung and ATT. As I said, I am new to this process, so you might have to spoon feed me. Could my issue be with Knox?
Thanks,
littlekatfish2003
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I have resolved my own issue... For anyone out there having the same issue, download the latest version of Kingroot, and make sure that you do not have an antivirus installed and running on the phone. I was able to get the phone rooted. Now on to installing a custom ROM.