[Q] root vibrant with 2.2 - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

I updated my t-mobile Vibrant to froyo and now am not able to root it using the one click root that worked when i had 2.1..any ideas....please help

i have the same issue. please help.

same here! rahhh! someone help! where can we get a root update zip file for the stock TMO USA 2.2 SGS Vibrant now??

caffeinated chris said:
same here! rahhh! someone help! where can we get a root update zip file for the stock TMO USA 2.2 SGS Vibrant now??
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Ive found this a link that i cant post b/c im a new user, but message me if interested.
I'm going to try it when I get the phone.

resolution:
if you dont already know, get SuperOneClick Root. It roots almost anything
link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

caffeinated chris said:
resolution:
if you dont already know, get SuperOneClick Root. It roots almost anything
link -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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I ended up using a different app to unlock my vibrant. I did it all through the phone, without having to connect it to my pc. It took few minutes. Anyway, thanks for the response. BTW: im not feeling the pink on your car lol

mbison83 said:
I ended up using a different app to unlock my vibrant. I did it all through the phone, without having to connect it to my pc. It took few minutes. Anyway, thanks for the response. BTW: im not feeling the pink on your car lol
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u sonofabch hahaha
what did you use? an update.zip file into the clockwork recovery / rom manager?

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Rooting the Mesmerize

I finally got sick of the bloat and rooted it. I used The tutorial from here:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/26/universal-android-rooting-procedure-rage-method/
In the tutorial download file I substituted with the new version of the superuser.apk and su from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
All you need to do is substitute the superuser.apk(system/app) and su(system/bin) the rest of the folders/files are not needed. This method worked 1st try, you just have to be very cautious and type everything exact.
Thought I would share for those that like to do things manually Now on to de-bloating, anyone know of a good list of apps that are safe to remove? So far i just got rid of cityid and infoalarm.apk(daily briefing).
Or you could install z4Root from the Market...
This is true but I like to know whats going on under the hood.
ganzhimself said:
Or you could install z4Root from the Market...
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I would but i just checked and z4Root is not on the market. Another name perhaps?
okctmaxxer said:
I would but i just checked and z4Root is not on the market. Another name perhaps?
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There you go. Happened to have a copy saved.
phidelt82 said:
There you go. Happened to have a copy saved.
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Rooted my US Cell Samsung Mesmerize in about 2 minutes 30 seconds on the 2nd try after the 1st attempt froze and I had to pull the battery. Thanks!
cloudstrife7 said:
Rooted my US Cell Samsung Mesmerize in about 2 minutes 30 seconds on the 2nd try after the 1st attempt froze and I had to pull the battery. Thanks!
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Yeah, that happens sometimes. I don't know why. That's one reason that I like SOC better. That and I can see what's going on.
Question. If/when I Jack up my phone, and it needs to go in, is there a way to restore the Mez to it's original bloated glory? Thanks in advance
Rocking away waiting for Gingerbread
piperthedj said:
Question. If/when I Jack up my phone, and it needs to go in, is there a way to restore the Mez to it's original bloated glory? Thanks in advance
Rocking away waiting for Gingerbread
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Yes.
Stock Mesmerize Files
Question if i root with z4root and no custom roms will i be able to tether and save apps to sd card?I'm new too all this.
haymondroz said:
Question if i root with z4root and no custom roms will i be able to tether and save apps to sd card?I'm new too all this.
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You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
phidelt82 said:
You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
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ok thank you so much.Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.
haymondroz said:
ok thank you so much.Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.
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No prob. The more people that are here, the better things get.
Yes I agree.I'm a newbie so I have a lot to learn.
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Having a problem with getting clock work to even get a back stored. Any help?
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bigdodge said:
Having a problem with getting clock work to even get a back stored. Any help?
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Since you are in the Rooting the Mesmerize thread, have you gotten the phone rooted? Next, if so have you gotten Clockworkmod installed correctly? That is in a different thread?
Just trying to get background info to know where to start the help. I definitely don't mind helping.
phidelt82 said:
You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
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Don't you have to pay an extra $25/month to use the stock wireless modem app?
imeraz said:
Don't you have to pay an extra $25/month to use the stock wireless modem app?
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You're supposed to, however. I have talked to several us cellular employees and they cannot tell if you use it or not. If you go over your 5 gigs, they'll assume and charge you. I've been using it and have not had anything said to me.
Can my phone get bricked from using z4root?
These phones are hard to brick permanently, i have not used z4root but it seems there has been lots of testing with it and I havnt read of anyone bricking from it.

Help ROOT

help.
I leave my mobile as root, but I could not do it.
I have 2.3.3 android
When the SuperOneClick utlized, gets stuck.
try using GingerBreak, but remains running and does not respond
I have ADB drive, and Enable USB debugging and and removed the sd card
Help Me
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jastiden said:
help.
I leave my mobile as root, but I could not do it.
I have 2.3.3 android
When the SuperOneClick utlized, gets stuck.
try using GingerBreak, but remains running and does not respond
I have ADB drive, and Enable USB debugging and and removed the sd card
Help Me
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man your gonna get flamed...
there are many threads about this.
But anyways.
you can not root the gingerbread update.
to get root youlll have to put on recovery and install a rom that is prerooted.
xboarder has a rom that is stock 2.3.3 update with just root
but there is a new one that is based off the gb update called weapon g2x , it is the fasted i have seen thus far and it is prerooted.
To install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
eagle1967 said:
man your gonna get flamed...
there are many threads about this.
But anyways.
you can not root the gingerbread update.
to get root youlll have to put on recovery and install a rom that is prerooted.
xboarder has a rom that is stock 2.3.3 update with just root
but there is a new one that is based off the gb update called weapon g2x , it is the fasted i have seen thus far and it is prerooted.
To install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
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Thank you.
eagle1967 said:
man your gonna get flamed...
there are many threads about this.
But anyways.
you can not root the gingerbread update.
to get root youlll have to put on recovery and install a rom that is prerooted.
xboarder has a rom that is stock 2.3.3 update with just root
but there is a new one that is based off the gb update called weapon g2x , it is the fasted i have seen thus far and it is prerooted.
To install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
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And here I was just getting my bowl of popcorn to sit back and watch the fun.
Ah well, OP you'd do well to listen to eagle1967. Do a little browsing here and you'll find your answer in no time.
G2X CM7
He tells me to go through the forum root, but I Intended does not work.
So that helps me the link?
jastiden said:
He tells me to go through the forum root, but I Intended does not work.
So that helps me the link?
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Yes click on the link he provided, go to the op and r e a d....
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Here's another thread similar to yours that will help you. The information is all there. No need to regurgitate it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203013
G2X CM7
phburks said:
here's another thread similar to yours that will help you. The information is all there. No need to regurgitate it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203013
g2x cm7
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gracias - ty

Inspire 4G and the cyanogenmod (questions)

Im new to the android community and phones. I bought an Inspire with gingerbread (2.3.3) and would like to add cyanogenmod to it but the tutorials look so "harmfull" they scare me away so i have some question.
Can i downgrade from 2.3 to android v1?
Have anyone here rooted and flashed the same phone I have?
What is "radio? Can I change it to another one? how can I tell if it will work with my carrier?
please, please, please. READ
these questions you are asking concern me
1. you dont downgrade to v1....because it doesnt exist
2. we all have the same phone as you, otherwise we wouldnt have an inspire section
3. there is an entire thread dedicated to this very subject....look in the dev section.
there are easy to follow guides, tutorials, and walkthroughs here, but you have to READ...there is ZERO excuse for not reading and comprehending this stuff. if it is too much for you, you should NOT be doing any of it, and leave your phone stock
This is why I said..im NEW with this... none of what you helped in some way.
joandajer said:
This is why I said..im NEW with this... none of what you helped in some way.
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then you have some READING to do. nobody here is going to hold your hand.
ALL the information you seek is already here, but you have to READ
Sorry if all you want is someone to hold your hand and spoonfeed information to you
NEW or not, it doesnt matter. I was NEW to this phone when i got it. I READ, the same way i have done with all my other phones. I READ to understand what i am doing and how to do it.
heres the first thing you should have read when you came to the inspire boards:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033353
its a sticky for a reason
Thanks for the link. Wil this tool The Ace Hack Kit work with 2.3.3 version? for rooting pourposes i mean?
joandajer said:
Thanks for the link. Wil this tool The Ace Hack Kit work with 2.3.3 version? for rooting pourposes i mean?
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from the OP in the ACE Hack Kit thread:
Both stock Froyo and Gingerbread supported
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this question has come up several times in the last month. yes it works just fine
Hi, i just rotted the unit and everything was fine
So i decided to use, cyanogenmod, it installed
now i can make calls but it does not connect to the data network portion.
Any ideas?
I noticed the radio baseband is slighly different than the original. could it be?
Sorry. was quick. i entered the APN settings and it is now connecting.. just Edge....before (stock rom) i had "H" (guessing is 3G). Now it only connects to E (edge i assume).
The weird thing is that before whenever i was in an area with only edge It would not allow me to browse but now I can.
any idea jedi master?
you can try a different radio. look at the radio thread in the dev section
Sorry to bother you so much. I was able to solve the radio issue. Now, since the market app wasn't included i followed the guide on how to install gapps but after doing so i can't get pass the boot screen "touch the android to begin".
I try to wipe and reflash but still does not let me do it. Any ideas?
did you touch the android to begin?
Yes, sir. But it will still restart.
i try to wipe data and restart the process but same thing happens.
Tried taping the four corners and an still happening.
Someone said the the gapps file might be corrupted.
Right now cyanogenmod is a pain. is there a way to install another room or the stock one through recovery?
Thanks for all your help!
joandajer said:
Yes, sir. But it will still restart.
i try to wipe data and restart the process but same thing happens.
Tried taping the four corners and an still happening.
Someone said the the gapps file might be corrupted.
Right now cyanogenmod is a pain. is there a way to install another room or the stock one through recovery?
Thanks for all your help!
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you can install any rom you like in recovery.
boot into recovery
go to mounts and storage
mount usb storage
on your computer, copy the rom zip onto the phone
back,
install zip file from sdcard
browse to rom zip
confirm flash
Thank you. I am downloading RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_Cingular_US_2.47.502.7_Radio_12.56.60.25_26.10.04.03_M_release_200368_signed.exe.... is this the correct stock?
Does it have to be on ZIP? if so, where can i find stock roms?
joandajer said:
Thank you. I am downloading RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_Cingular_US_2.47.502.7_Radio_12.56.60.25_26.10.04.03_M_release_200368_signed.exe.... is this the correct stock?
Does it have to be on ZIP? if so, where can i find stock roms?
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no. this will leave you an unrooted stock rom
why dont you browse the dev forum here and look at all the ROM offerings?
I think i will just go with the stock one and the do the same procedure (using the hack kit and just leave it stock rooted....
would that be ok?
joandajer said:
I think i will just go with the stock one and the do the same procedure (using the hack kit and just leave it stock rooted....
would that be ok?
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No because you'll still have s-off just flash pirateghost's rom its similar to stock rooted and is always good
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Nick281051 said:
No because you'll still have s-off just flash pirateghost's rom its similar to stock rooted and is always good
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App
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Gene Poole has a very nice stock sense 3.0 rom. its very stock. mine is slightly 'themed' with some added tweaks
Thanks I will try RUU and if that does not work will download the latest one he has: PD98IMG_Ace_Cingular_US_1.84.502.11_Radio_12.39a.60.19_26.06.06.30_M_release_184324_signed.zip
joandajer said:
Thanks I will try RUU and if that does not work will download the latest one he has: PD98IMG_Ace_Cingular_US_1.84.502.11_Radio_12.39a.60.19_26.06.06.30_M_release_184324_signed.zip
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thats not the latest rom.
are you scared of the dev forums? lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1018

Need Help with Rooting

Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
prettyboy85712 said:
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
I feel toatly retarded cause I don't get the clockworks part. LOL why can't this be a simple one click. I'm going to try and follow your sig links and see were I get LOL
prettyboy85712 said:
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Did you root via oneclick? If so how?
This is what I did.
Not exactly one click but it worked for me. Plus cyanogen is a pretty respected source. Good luck. Also try Tsugi's custom rom for the g2x. Its actually not really custom. It is stock 2.3.4 gingerbread that was released for the European version of this phone. Its incredibly stable and lightning fast. Enjoy!!!
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_G2x:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_LG_G2x
WWW.unlockroot.com
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That's how I rooted my 233...but what's the best way
to back up contacts, pics, apps before installing new rom?
And how do I install the new roms?
I'm so confused...
matrix0886 said:
Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
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Google antutu o used it for the same reason this is realty a one click root!
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JPease said:
Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
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First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is). Then you need to do nv flash recovery. After this you enter recovery and perform your back up and then follow the steps to flashing the rom you chose. Go to the forum the look for the guide to flash nv flash shouldn't to difficult just follow every step and your should be good
There is a new exploit that works on 2.3.3 and 2.3.4. Super One Click has been updated to include the new exploit. Search for it and download it to root phone without needing to flash Clockworkmod Recovery.
ZeroT| Demented said:
unlockroot
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This worked perfect thank you so much. Was supper easy.
gringo75 said:
First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is).
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Don't forget that the OP said that "I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges."

[Q] {Q} How To UnRoot The Atrix 2

Um I Need Help , I Rotted My Phone Some Days Ago And I Noticed How the contacts i linked with my twitter and facebook were missing , So I want To Unroot it to see if everything gose back
Which method did you use for Rooting? If you used super one click, there is an option to unroot with in. If you used another method, just do a little searching here and you will find it, I am not sure which thread it was in, but I know I saw it some days ago. Good luck!
PeteSeiler2010 said:
Which method did you use for Rooting? If you used super one click, there is an option to unroot with in. If you used another method, just do a little searching here and you will find it, I am not sure which thread it was in, but I know I saw it some days ago. Good luck!
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i used the super one click
Rooting should have nothing to do with your issues.
JRW 28 said:
Rooting should have nothing to do with your issues.
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Yea I Might Not But , I Still Want To Unroot Just To See
Using root explorer, delete /system/bin/such and /system/app/Superuser.apk then reboot
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If you used the windows one-click method there is an unroot option in that app.
I just did a factory restore, that got rid of super user and root.
btw i used the super 1 click...
where did you find the unroot option? i need to send my phone back and cant find it.
the12env said:
where did you find the unroot option? i need to send my phone back and cant find it.
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DON'T unroot, USE THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415336
Here is how to flash, it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
Look for the how to flash the fxz, in the above
help
i need help my phone was rooted but when i install the rom for myphone its not rooted anymore so now i cant re root it i hate this dam phone so if anybody can help me plz email me [email protected]
badazzbubbanc said:
i need help my phone was rooted but when i install the rom for myphone its not rooted anymore so now i cant re root it i hate this dam phone so if anybody can help me plz email me [email protected]
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Which ROM did you install?
gdbusby said:
Using root explorer, delete /system/bin/such and /system/app/Superuser.apk then reboot
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I followed these steps and now my Atrix 2 is stuck in a bootloop and the battery has drained... any help would be appreciated.
It boots just to the Motorola screen and then i have a battery icon with a ? mark inside of it
Nevermind! I used the MacGyver trick and it worked like a charm!!! Thanks to those who showed how to accomplish this!
gdbusby said:
Using root explorer, delete /system/bin/such and /system/app/Superuser.apk then reboot
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aja, if i do this, will i go back to the factory rom?
Unroot Atrix 2
twostep665 said:
Nevermind! I used the MacGyver trick and it worked like a charm!!! Thanks to those who showed how to accomplish this!
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What is this McGyver trick?
I wish to unroot my atrix 2...can you help me please?
Thank you in advance.
Hater3 said:
What is this McGyver trick?
I wish to unroot my atrix 2...can you help me please?
Thank you in advance.
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McGyver Trick is a way to charge a phone when it is Soft-Bricked, and external charger is unavailable. Search Google for more info.
Which version of Android are you running that you want to unroot? Generally, the Root.zip package itself has unroot.bat file.
XploitMachine said:
McGyver Trick is a way to charge a phone when it is Soft-Bricked, and external charger is unavailable. Search Google for more info.
Which version of Android are you running that you want to unroot? Generally, the Root.zip package itself has unroot.bat file.
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Ok, wow...thank you XploitMachine...I am running ICS...stock ICS.
I followed this thread on how to root my device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28093872
Can you tell me how to use the bat file to unroot my device?
Much appreciation.:
Hater3 said:
Ok, wow...thank you XploitMachine...I am running ICS...stock ICS.
I followed this thread on how to root my device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28093872
Can you tell me how to use the bat file to unroot my device?
Much appreciation.:
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Found a similar thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932563
Seems no one has succeeded in unrooting ICS. Just by interest, why do you want to unroot though?
XploitMachine said:
Found a similar thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932563
Seems no one has succeeded in unrooting ICS. Just by interest, why do you want to unroot though?
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Oh, wow...
I actually just want to return to it to original form.
I had rooted and tried the pac-man rom, but there are certain things
that don't work- well the gyroscope to be precise(can't play games like
temple run)...in addition the battery seems to run down faster, the network
data don't work and wi-fi is harder to pick up it seems and I experience some lag at times.
So I restored the stock OS (ICS). I just want to restore the phone to its
original form.
Thank you dearly for your assistance.
Guess I got to stay rooted then. I hope it won't be a problem
in the future though, like let's say if I wish to sell my atrix 2 or so.

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