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[APP] z4root - root android in one click from an app

Having trouble rooting your phone? This might be just for you!
Credits
z4ziggy
Sebastian Krahmer's rageagainstthecage
What this does
It is an app you install (currently you must side load it, but it will be on the market once it's had some testing here on XDA), that has a single button that will root your device. Should work on ALL Android devices -- please leave a note if it works or doesn't work on your device.
How safe is this?
Should be 100% safe - nothing on disk is changed besides the root binaries, so if something goes wrong, simply rebooting the device should fix up any and all issues. Let me know if you find any bugs!
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Changelog
V1.0.0 : Initial Release
V1.1.0 : Will now open the application settings page if USB debugging is not enabled.

New version 1.1.0 uploaded with detection for USB debugging not being enabled.

This looks really cool! But, is it just a shell root? Not a nand unlock?

RyanZA said:
New version 1.1.0 uploaded with detection for USB debugging not being enabled.
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It does not seem to work on my Archos 101 Internet tablet, it just reboots the device.
Edit: Busybox says it isn't rooted.

Will this do a Full root on X10 Mini Pro? just as this tool is suppose to do? Unfortunately that tool keeps looping even if I tap usb debugging for hours...
So Root and Shell Root and Superuser and allow non-market apps (thought that was just a normal setting in Android..)?

awesome app, I just did this on Sony x10, although I can't confirm that it installed busybox. I loaded it from the market and it didn't detect it.
Install on busybox 1.17.1 worked good

Thanks.
It started the process and rebooted, but hadn't installed Busybox, so downloaded it from the Market and it confirms the phone is actually rooted. Good start but far from perfect.

Does this work on the HTC Evo?

Any1 tried on the dinc???

Just use in unrevoked HTC devices are harder to root
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Any1 tried on the dinc???
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Sent from my Incredible using XDA App

Worked great on my EVO.

Working on GSM HTC Hero 2.1 with original spanish Orange rom, AFAIK. The screen says "wait for root to complete and reboot your phone", stays there forever and after 1 hour I decided to go back. Rebooted manually and there it was, just downloaded Busybox from Market and working fine.
Its been the only working method for me, so saying thanks is actually less than needed.

partyman1971 said:
Worked great on my EVO.
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Worked great on my Droid 2
Thanks so much for this.

Indigon said:
Worked great on my Droid 2
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i have a droid 2 also and really wanting to root was this root way painless and is everything working ok?

reyrey2435 said:
i have a droid 2 also and really wanting to root was this root way painless and is everything working ok?
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Everything works perfect on my Droid 2, fast and easy one click root like it says.
Been waiting for something like this, so glad I did it.
Opens a whole new world of great rooted apps and
getting rid of that unnecessary bloatware.
Remember to first enable (turn on) usb debugging: Menu> Settings> Applications> Development> USB Debugging
Kudos! Thanks again to the Dev!

I tried Superoeclick yesterday only my X10 Mini (2.1 firmware), which tells me the phone is rooted, but still won't allow me to delete apps
just tried this and it ran, rebooted the phone as it should but when I try to remove some apps it still won't let me
forgot too add, it didn't install Busybox either

It worked flawlessly on galaxy s jm1,
great app !
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

Works on DX! (Mine froze and required a reboot after the first try, but worked like a charm the 2nd go round)

petter11 said:
It does not seem to work on my Archos 101 Internet tablet, it just reboots the device.
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Install busybox and see if it rooted it; where did you get a 101, I thought they weren't released yet...

worked on an og droid running frg22d
thanks

[Q] Rooting and installing ICSupercharged [scv7] on OTA ICS

I upgrade my 2.3.6 to ICS via OTA update. How can I root and install ICSupercharged [scv7]? I read the threads and they are all based on leak #1 or leak #2. Can I follow the same instruction even if I am on OTA ICS (not on leak #1 nor leak #2)?

jonglee1 said:
I upgrade my 2.3.6 to ICS via OTA update. How can I root and install ICSupercharged [scv7]? I read the threads and they are all based on leak #1 or leak #2. Can I follow the same instruction even if I am on OTA ICS (not on leak #1 nor leak #2)?
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ICSL2 is the official OTA. This has been covered before...
Sent from my rooted Mayan Calendar running Mayanogenmod 10

yes but that was only 1/2 of the question
jonglee1 said:
...How can I root and install ICSupercharged [scv7]? I read the threads and they are all based on leak #1 or leak #2. Can I follow the same instruction even if I am on OTA ICS (not on leak #1 nor leak #2)?
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OK. if it has been discussed before ... I still have the second half of the question....HOW TO ROOT the OTA ics update.
dont know what I am doing wrong but when I try to run the root listed here all I get is this beauty here
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what USB mode am I supposed to be in...I have tried all 3 listed with no different results View attachment 1396981
one thing that is odd...when I rooted on 2.5 I had to use charge only mode...which is no longer avalible....am I missing something? Im in debugg mode....and have the driver installed....but no luck..

I selected mass storage, usb debugging checked nd install from non market sources checked and wait for a few min after "Daemon started succesfully"
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

NatsuIgneel said:
I selected mass storage, usb debugging checked nd install from non market sources checked and wait for a few min after "Daemon started succesfully"
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
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alright I didnt catch the part of needing new drivers other than the ones used to root 2.3.5-6
see my successful root steps

theundecided said:
OK. if it has been discussed before ... I still have the second half of the question....HOW TO ROOT the OTA ics update.
dont know what I am doing wrong but when I try to run the root listed here all I get is this beauty hereView attachment 1396965
what USB mode am I supposed to be in...I have tried all 3 listed with no different results View attachment 1396981
one thing that is odd...when I rooted on 2.5 I had to use charge only mode...which is no longer avalible....am I missing something? Im in debugg mode....and have the driver installed....but no luck..
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Here's what I did :
1) Installed the latest USB drivers (in my case Motocast) from Moto site.
2) As a double check executed the Motorola Device Manager program (basically the USB drivers) again from the Moto site (which gives option of repair or uninstall & I selected repair since I initiated the install process) atop the prior installation of the Motocast.
3) Cold boot the computer (shutdown & then restart & not just restart {being paranoid })
4) On phone ensure screen timeout to never, screen always on while charging, usb debug on, allow non market apps install check then plug in to back port and when the Moto USB transfer GUI pops up, right click the icon @ system tray & check do nothing when phone is plugged in. Unplug phone
5) Once again cold restart phone & computer
6) After phone restarts killed all google processes manually, disabled anti virus, vpn's & other non critical apps
6) Once rebooted both devices, selected MTP mode, plug in phone & click on Jim's root file
7) Root - Cut thru like hot knife thru butter
One most important point was since I was absolutely bone stock I did not do factory reset before plugging in phone and in case if any kind of tinkering has been done ensure factory reset to make sure you go absolutely bone stock & then follow above steps. Hope this helps.
OP - sorry as just sub answering in here

[TOOL] ROOT for Razr HD - Verizon XT925/XT926

Root is already available for the Motorola Razr HD & Maxx!
I grabbed this from the Razr M forums, it will work for a variety of new Motorola Devices.
Instructions:
Download
Unzip
Install Motorola Drivers
Enable USB Debugging on Phone
Plug Into PC
Run The Batch File "Run"
Follow Along the CMD Prompt for Progress & Let it Finish
Enjoy and Hope for some Developers to Pick Up This Phone to Rom
**UPDATE**JellyBean OTA In order to update to the latest OTA without losing root you need to:
Be Rooted on ICS
Use VooDoo Rootkeeper to do the following
Protect Root
Temp Unroot
Take the JB OTA
Restore Root
Enjoy being both on the latest and rooted. Remember, do not just take the update without doing both those two things as there is no root exploit currently available for JB.
This is a one-click-method so all you have to do is the prerequisites and it will do the rest for you.
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How to Unroot:
Thanks shabbypenguin for posting this.
You can manually unroot your Droid by using a root file manager program (such as root explorer) and mountsystem as R/W. Then delete the following:
/system/app/Superuser.apk
/system/bin/su
and if it has it
/system/xbin/su
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Downloads:
Here's the link to the drivers: Motorola Drivers
Root File is attached to the Post, but here are some Mirrors:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Rooting your phone works whether you have the Developer version or not.
Hit thanks if this made you happy!
Screenie:
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*Disclaimer: This root exploit was created by Dan Rosenburg and not myself, so I take no credit in creating it . You are only hitting "Thanks" for me sharing this root method and simple guide on the appropriate forum.*
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Fast? faster? Speedy Gonzales? Chuck Norris? TruEastSydeBoi

Can I use this for Razr Maxx HD? Looking at the system info it seems so but I don't want to assume!

I used it to root my Razr Maxx HD with no problems!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

DakiX said:
Fast? faster? Speedy Gonzales? Chuck Norris? TruEastSydeBoi
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The Flash :]

nascar3n88 said:
I used it to root my Razr Maxx HD with no problems!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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nooooo problem, can hit thanks if it was a well done and easy post

nostra said:
Can I use this for Razr Maxx HD? Looking at the system info it seems so but I don't want to assume!
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Yes you can! they are essentially the same device.

TruEastSydeBoi said:
Yes you can! they are essentially the same device.
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Works on the Atrix HD as well too! They're all the same as far as I'm concerned

Hi,
Can we unroot the phone easily?

Hi guys i'm noob but do i have to unlock bootlook first to root the phone?
Sent from my Motorola RAZR HD

Work on the developer edition?
Sent from my JB'd X2

Chadz88 said:
Hi guys i'm noob but do i have to unlock bootlook first to root the phone?
Sent from my Motorola RAZR HD
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No you don't need unlock the bootloader
Envoyé depuis mon XT925 avec Tapatalk

TruEastSydeBoi said:
Root is already available for the Motorola Razr HD & Maxx!
I grabbed this from the Razr M forums, it will work for a variety of new Motorola Devices.
Instructions:
Download
Unzip
Install Motorola Drivers
Enable USB Debugging on Phone
Plug Into PC
Charge Only Mode
Run The Batch File "Run"
Follow Along the CMD Prompt for Progress & Let it Finish
Enjoy and Hope for some Developers to Pick Up This Phone to Rom
This is a one-click-method so all you have to do is the prerequisites and it will do the rest for you.
Downloads:
Here's the link to the drivers: Motorola Drivers
Root File is attached to the Post, but here are some Mirrors:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Rooting your phone works whether you have the Developer version or not.
*Disclaimer: This root exploit was created by Dan Rosenberg and not myself, so I take no credit in creating it . You are only hitting "Thanks" for me sharing this root method and simple guide on the appropriate forum.*
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Let me fix your post so you can see how this should look.
You dropped his paypal and never linked to his original post. This is very bad form. The person who rooted your device spent a great deal of time in doing so and deserves the recognition from doing so. not some tiny ass print at the bottom like an after thought. I mean really the creator of the root gets the tiniest font at the bottom. Terrible.
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This is a proper posting FYI.
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Dan (@djrbliss) has posted the root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...05&postcount=1
Despite my strong belief that people who are interested in rooting should buy devices with unlocked bootloaders instead of expecting the magical hackers in the sky to give out free exploits (which are in short supply), I'm once again continuing to encourage bad behavior by publishing another root exploit:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/motofail2go_windows.zip
Instructions:
1. Download and extract the entire zip file.
2. Ensure your device is connected via USB and that you have installed the latest ADB drivers from Motorola.
3. Double-click "run.bat" and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. The exploit will ask you to press a button combination at one point.
If the exploit prints an error saying something like "run-as: Package 'com.motorola.bug2go' is unknown", then unfortunately you will have to wipe your data and cache partitions and try again.
This exploit should work on the Razr M, Atrix HD, Photon Q, Razr i (you might need to replace some of the binaries with x86 versions?), and the upcoming Razr HD.
Paypal:
http://goo.gl/zBGb0

Trouble
I have followed the root directions on my HD Maxx with update. I get errors when running the script that says adp is unknown command. It also says to run a bug report but I dont see anything happens. A few basic questions:
1) Do I DL drivers to phone or computer?
2) I assume other downloads are on PC.

Your computer needs the drivers.
Sent from my JB'd X2

bogeydog said:
I have followed the root directions on my HD Maxx with update. I get errors when running the script that says adp is unknown command. It also says to run a bug report but I dont see anything happens. A few basic questions:
1) Do I DL drivers to phone or computer?
2) I assume other downloads are on PC.
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To your computer silly . They're so you're computer can recognize your phone. Yes, everything is done from your PC

remember back in the gingerbread/froyo days and using superoneclick to root?
it had a shell root option, you could shell root, then use commands to remove apps or whatever through adb shell commands... without actually rooting the phone and having superuser installed... reboot the phone and its like your phone was never rooted... corporate apps and others like netflix would work because your phone wasnt rooted... with isis wallet out now, i'm wondering:
is there a way to shell root our razr hd without actually rooting permanently?
the reason is, i'd like to remove all this forced bloat from verizon and not be rooted so i can still use stuff like isis wallet, and my companys app, both won't work on a rooted phone.
thanks in advance

Hi,
it's possible to root the leak jelly bean 4.1.1...on the french carrier "sfr" ????
And if it's possible, it's the same technic that the original rom ICS ????
Thanks

help
Could someone make this a little easier for a noob....i just came from a DX2 and i need to root this phone....do i download to the computer and run the bat file or the phone..?? It keeps telling adb not reconized...!!! i dont think my drivers r installing on my computer ,,,,it say MTP failed....

This is probably a stupid question, but since I am stuck...
Is that PC only?
I only have a iMAC at this moment.
Are then any OSX root options?
Thanks

ZTE N850 Root and Unroot (Gingerbread 2.3.6) No COMMANDS

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ZTE Root Pack:
http://z4cellforums.webs.com/Zte n850 2.3.6 Root.zip
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How to install:
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1) Download and unzip all apps. Place all apps on sd card.
2) Goto Settings/Application
*Check unknown sources
*In Development: Enable USB Debugging
3) Install all Apps onto the device.
4) Run Poot and install and download everything it asks.
5) Click to root.
6) Reboot after done. (There will be a error, No superuser push, ect)
7) Run z4root to check root or to unroot!
ENJOY!!!!
Still working on the recovery.img. Enjoy root though.
SetCpu offers 5 governors!!​

Will this work on ZTE V793 ?

You can try.
Mainly poot allowed the root and superusers lets you give permission.
Im hoping this will allow roms to start being build and a chance of unlocking the nvm folder.

andynroid said:
Will this work on ZTE V793 ?
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Did it work?

Cjen1987 said:
Did it work?
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Nope it does not..the only way I heard is voa MTK Droid Tool and FlashTool....using a PC but due to my work nature I don't have a PC and looking for a one click solution :laugh:

Recovery Image
Hey everyone I'm smartmanvartan... you can usually find me on AF. The N850 has just been released here in Canada with ICS! I don't want to buy this phone per-say but I have a N860 and they are very similar. this could help us Warp users finally get ICS and the same goes for you Fury users. Now I have a friend at Public Mobile(the carrier releasing the N850) that will let me grab a system dump from a new phone but I can't root it or flash recovery. But if someone can pull their stock recovery and post it up, I can make a CWM recovery or at the very least a adb enabled stock recovery and then BOOT into it without flashing it by using the fastboot boot command. Once I have a system dump and or a CWM recovery, I will post it up here as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

andynroid said:
Nope it does not..the only way I heard is voa MTK Droid Tool and FlashTool....using a PC but due to my work nature I don't have a PC and looking for a one click solution :laugh:
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Might want to look into the mobile uncle apk.. its the go to app for china phones and since the v793 seems to be just that it may work for you. it is capable of rooting and flashing recovery... in the other thread for your phone, there is mention of a modified cwm from the zte blade. try getting the image in question and use the mobile uncle tool to flash it. the mobile uncle tool is available on google play...

Hi guys, will this work on a ZTE N850 that runs off Android 4.0.4?? Does it matter?

everytime i press the "press here to poot" the phone freezes
and I have to do a battery pull. any ideas

itsmejson said:
everytime i press the "press here to poot" the phone freezes
and I have to do a battery pull. any ideas
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Same here... i've been trying on a US model of the N850 and it always freezes.. I've been reading around and I found some people saying that it is ministro version 9.5 and up that doesn't play well with poot.. but even with an older version of the ministro app, i have had no success...

I have a US ZTE N850 that I couldn't root. Tried everything. I gave up on it for a few months, then I guess either poot or Ministro updated themselves. I got a warning from Google Play that poot was dangerous and I should uninstall. So naturally I ignored it and ran it and this time it worked. Ministro II v9.5 if that helps.
I'm still stuck with the gingerbread os, but having superuser makes it a lot
more usable device. If any of you had poot freeze on you before, I suggest you
update Ministro and poot and give it another go.

Rooting LG Optimus F3 - Virgin Mobile (Mac Users)

[STORY TO ROOTING MY DEVICE AND 2 ISSUES THAT I ENCOUNTERED]
I got my LG Optimus F3 last week and searching everywhere on the internet to know how to root my device, I did not find anything but only how to root other devices that are LG Optimus. I posted on here XDA Developers and richardpwnsner recommended Motochopper. I tried using it on a Windows it failed, maybe because I followed steps that were for a LG Optimus F5 but it caused some glitches on my phone so I had to factory reset my device.
Rooting device using Windows http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334544 What I first followed.
I tried it on my mac on Friday (August 25th, 2013). I have rooted my device successfully and these 3 days I did not have any issues but two.
*My main issue on android* I had only one issue when trying to change my Superuser by CLOCKWORKMOD since I was accustomed to Superuser by CHAINSDD on my old device (Kyocera Event). The binary did not want to update. I tried SuperSU by CHAINFIRE same issue occured. I sticked to the original Superuser that was installed and the features are much better and no issues, binary did update on it.
*My other issue on my Mac but totally worth it* I rooted my phone using my mac, when I downloaded Motochopper, I unzipped the file and opened the file's folder and it froze my computer, I attempted other times and it kept freezing my computer. I believe it is due to my virus scanner (Kaspersky) due to it freezing/crashing my mac anytime there is a (.exe) file but not 100% sure. So take your risk as I really don't give a c**p and accomplished my goal.
[STEPS TO ROOTING]
I rooted my device by following these steps and I take no credit for anything of this, I'm just sharing information from othersand I'm not responsible for anything that occurs to any of your devices and have no experience on this so don't be asking me questions since I'm no developer just someone who truly loves the concept of rooting. The steps that I followed were by how to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
Step 1: Download Motochopper from anywhere you like here are some posts that have the file:
http://http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/15208-root-motochopper-yet-another-android-root-exploit-412/ Author of this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334544
Make sure when you download the file unzip the file to your desktop.
Step 2: Enable USB Debugging is Enabled (Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging)
Step 3: Make sure you have a password on your Mac.
Step 4: Connect your device having it on and USB Debugging Enabled
Step 5: Open Terminal Window and type in each of the following commands in ordered by pressing Enter one after the other.
- cd Desktop
- cd motochopper
- chmod 755*
- sudo sh run.sh (After this it will ask for your password, input your password it looks like this)
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Press enter on your mac and then this will pop out:
Phone will automatically reboot and you may disconnect the device from your Mac. If you rooted successfully you should see Superuser on your LG Optimus F3.
Here is my information on my Mac and Android if you desire to know.
Mac: Macbook Pro OS X Mountain Lion Version 10.8.3
Android LG Optimus F3 (Virgin Mobile) Android Version 4.1.2 Jellybean
Full Tutorial: http://gs3.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-gain-superuser-access-your-samsung-galaxy-s3-using-mac-the-easy-way-0148043/
THE VIDEO I FOLLOWED TO ROOTING MY PHONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dDonXFe-9o
2 pictures of my device rooted including Today's date (August 25, 2013):

Alternative solution
Motochopper didn't work on my VM Optimus F3 so I used saferoot instead. Beware, if you downloaded the latest firmware update, you need to flash to stock ROM. I used LGflash for that.

I also have been trying to root my f3. I got it about a week ago and cannot find software to work. I had all the drivers installed from the Lg website amd tried saferoot amd motochopper to no avail. Ive also tried towelroot amd framaroot as on device roots and got no results. When i used framaroot i got neither an error message nor a confirmed root message. The app seemed to force close amd it returned me to my home screen... any suggestions? Its a VM device btw

Try using the phones web browser to download and install stump root. Stump roots gui should say press grind to continue followed by a popup window that says your device is not natively supported. Click force root. After its done running download supersu by chainsfire from the app store and press normal when it asks to be updated. You should then be rooted.