can I root my thunderbolt using a mac computer? Also can anyone recomend a website for reading up.on how to root my device and how and where to get cuatom roms?
i find it kind of odd that you're asking such a question on xda ....
(look around, it's all right here. check out development and q&a to learn how)
Short answer - yes
Information on rooting and custom roms can be found in the "Thunderbolt Android Development" forum.
jcase has an excellent step by step thread on the rooting process titled "[ROOT] MR1/OTA PermRoot + Unlock Bootloader - Safer/Easier 5/12/2011"
You will need the Android Debug Bridge (adb) shell installed on your mac in order to use jcase's process. Google something like "how to install adb on a mac" and you will find all kinds of helpful information. Downloads and manuals are also available at developer.android.com.
DemoManMLS has a thread on thunderbolt roms and kernels titled "The Official Thunderbolt ROMs & Kernels Listing v2.0 (Updated 5/28 9:45 PM CST)".
Hope this helps get you started.
There is also a thread in Android Development for OSX (say that 10 times fast). I don't know if it's the "easier/safer" method, but I know it'll get you the platform tools you need.
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I was writing this up for a friend.. figured i should put it up here for fellow noobs...
Basically: Yet another HOW-to for rooting
It uses the same method as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
This is just noob friendly version that emphases more on environment setup like adb and drivers etc...
Admin/experts/trolls/Mods/fellow XDA users; are all welcome to edit, correct and re-post a better version..
Document: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KAFWMV17
Tools that go with it: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JOFMNDD8
MD5 for Tools file: 022B724D42190B82C2AD1430C9EBD344
If you do download it and like it.. a thanks would be nice )
I've found the root guide on the cyanogenmod wiki to be the best step-by-step guide.
GALAXY 3 (I5800/I5801) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION, TROUBLESHOOTING, GENERAL HELP !!!
IF YOU ARE NEW TO XDA AND/OR TO THE DEVICE, OR NEED A GOOD PLACE TO START OFF WITH, OR WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SOME REALLY BASIC STUFF RELATED TO THE DEVICE, YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING POST(S). OTHERWISE, ASKING FOR HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SUB-FORA, WILL ONLY MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AT YOU. MUST READ ON !!!
So, recently there has really been lots of mess created over the XDA forums due to careless behaviour of some newbies and disregarding of the rules and guidelines by many. So, as a part of the initaitive by the moderators, and contributors, this thread is being published.
FIRST THING FIRST, THIS IS ONLY FOR GALAXY 3 (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH GALAXY S3)!!
ANY OF THE STEPS FROM THE LINKED GUIDES/FORA, IF NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY MAY HARM/DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE, FOR WHICH THE XDA/DEVS/MEMBERS ARE NOT RESBONSIBLE IN ANY WAY.
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2nd post -- General Guidelines For Happy Life On XDA / New Users' Guide
3nd post -- Rooting and Flashing
4th post -- Important Links
Guidelines
Some general guidelines (not rulles!) to follow -
1. Dont post in the wrong forum. Any development thread goes to development section. Any stuff related to themes, apps, games, shares general mods etc, go to themes and apps section. Any query, obviously, shall go to q&a section. Rest go to general.
2. Searching is key to a happy life on XDA . Never post without searching. If you are sure that what you want is not there on WHOLE of XDA, then post it.
3. Refrain from making posts like "thank you dev/ great work man/ thank you/ good luck/ best wishes" in development threads. Keep the development threads as clean as possible.
4. Questions will not be entertained in the development thread.
5. ETA (Estimated time of arrival) will not be entertained in any development thread. Asking again and again will not make it better, but may make it worse.
6. If you post in threads without following the above guidelines, you are actually putting yourself and others in trouble.
7. Use the
Thanks button to thank the dev/member, dont write it as a post.
SOME BASIC STUFF RELATED TO GALAXY 3, WORTH KNOWING BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR PHONE !!
ROOTING -
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DEFINITION - Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem.
As Android was derived from the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device is similar in practice to accessing administrative permissions on Linux or any other Unix-like operating system such as FreeBSD or OSX.
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PROCESS - Android 2.1 (Eclair) - Use the app Z4Root from market
Android 2.2 (Froyo) - Link
Android 2.3/4.0/4.1/++ (Gingerbread/Ice cream sandwich/Jelly Bean) - No need, if you are on one of these, you are already rooted.
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BUT WHY TO ROOT ?? - Link
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FLASHING -
1. STOCK ROMS can only be flashed via ODIN. For a guide on how to use ODING, head HERE
LINK : TO GUIDE ON HOW TO USE ODIN FOR FLASHING STOCK/CUSTOM ROMS/KERNELS !
2. CUSTOM ROMS can be flashed either via ODIN or via CWM Recovery (Once you have it - see 2nd post) depending on the type of the file provided by the dev. .tar files need ODIN. update.zip files can be flashed via CWM.
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STOCK AND CUSTOM ROMS -
For any stock ROM (2.1/2.2) go to LINK
For a comprehensive list of all available custom ROMs and Kernels head here.
IMPORTANT LINKS -->
[1] [READ ME] rOll uP Thread | Everything about Galaxy 3
[2]
System Apps that are SAFE* to remove!
[3] [GUIDE][WIP] How To Make/Port Themes
[4] Galaxy 3's Themes List/Index
Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) --
Q. When is the next build/update/version of the ROM/App/Mod/Kernel coming ??
A. When its ready. Probably no one knows when.
Q. What is the best ROM ??
A. [Discussions] Best ROM for G3
Q. How/Why Do I Root My Phone
A. See 3rd Post.
Q. How do I flash a stock/custom ROM ?
A. See 3rd post.
Q. What are the available versions of android for our G3 ?
A. 2.1 (stock), 2.2 (stock/cm), 2.3(cm/cm-based), 4.0(cm/cm-based), 4.1(cm,cm-based)
Q. Do we have/ will ever have official GB (or above) update ?
A. No. Never.
Q. Can I use 2.3/4.0/4.1 ROMs for daily use ?
A. Depends on you needs. First have a look at all the working/non-working list of the ROMs, if you can live without those things, then its good for you, otherwise stick with stock.
Thread/ROM specific FAQs--
Eclair (2.1) --
-How to root ?
-3rd post
-How to app2sd
-Ehh... you cant.
-How to overclok
-Again not possible.
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Gingerbread (2.3.x) --
-How fast/stable/compatible for daily use is it ?
-You need to use it to know it
-I don't see the download links for alpha 8.3 and other, where is it ?
-http://code.google.com/p/cm7-i5800/downloads/list
-When will alpha 9 be released ?
-Ahh... million dollar question... Even GOD (marcellusbe) doesn't know !!
-OMG I see weird camera preview after I snap a photo, is the world going to end now?
-Not at all. The pictures taken are fine.
-Help me, video recording doesn't work ?
-Well wait till alpha 9 is released.
-How to app2SD ?
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-Detailed list of working/non-working list ?
-Link
-All other questions ?
-Link
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Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.x) --
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Jelly Bean (4.x.x) --
Or Probably one more
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Motorola Xoom (MZ601;MZ602;MZ604;MZ605)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I Root my devices?[/SIZE]You can either try using the One Click Tool made by XxLordxX (LAIOT) or follow one of the many guides out there. Like this one
[SIZE=+1]Q2: What is the adb?[/SIZE]
[GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What recovery should I use?[/SIZE]Currently there are two recoveries on Xoom being updated, you can either use TWRP or CWM6
[SIZE=+1]Q4: What is the best ROM?[/SIZE]There is no "Best ROM" it's up to a personal idea, check on the second post for all ROMs on Xoom (Since 4.1.2).
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Why should I root?[/SIZE]Root gives you liberty to change almost anything on your device, also with it you can flash custom ROMs and kernels. Check this video (by XDA-TV) for a better answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Do I really have to Unlock my bootloader prior to rooting?[/SIZE]Yes you do. There is no workaround for this.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do I relock my bootloader then?[/SIZE]The same tool for rooting can also unroot and relock your bootloader. Here's a link for LAIOT again.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: Is there a way to return to Stock?[/SIZE]Yes there is. Use LAIOT as a one click solution or follow this great tutorial by @alecbond [LINK]
Need help preparing Xoom for official updates
[SIZE=+1]Q9: I think I bricked my Xoom...[/SIZE]If it's appearing "RSD Mode 3" you can follow this guide to unbrick, else please search the Q&A to see if there's someone with the same problem as you.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: Which are the Xoom versions?[/SIZE]MZ600/MZ602 - Verizon Xoom - Stingray - Black Cover
MZ601/MZ605 - GSM Xoom - Everest - White Cover
MZ604 - WiFi Only Xoom - Wingray - Grey Cover
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I searched all around this FAQ and scattered the Earth searching for a solution, and didn't find, what to do?[/SIZE]Create a thread on Q&A and explain your problem as clear as possible.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: I found a bug on a ROM, but can't post on Development thread because of the stupid 10 posts rule, what now?[/SIZE]"I don't care if you're the next Chainfire or just a random spammer. If you can't make 10 posts you shouldn't be on XDA" - KidCarter93
[SIZE=+1]Q13: I'm a Xoom 2/Xyboard user, is there a FAQ for us?[/SIZE]There is this thread specially for Xoom 2 users, please use it.
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ROMS
ROMS:
My Android 4.2 for Xoom Wi-Fi (dreamwcli) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for Stingray (teameos) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for umts_everest (teameos) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for Wingray (teameos) (4.2)
CM10.1 (Wingray/Stingray/Everest) (Steady Hawkin) (4.2)
Team EOS 3 (Stable release) (solarnz) (4.1)
My Android 4.2 for Xoom Wi-Fi + UMTS (dreamwcli) (4.2)
BAKED stingray/wingray blackbean-5 (travp624) (4.2)
Codename Android 3.6.6 (codenamedroid) (4.1)
KILLRom AOSP 4.2.1 for Wingray & Stingray (dhacker29) (4.2)
Team Tiamat Xoom Rom 2.1 Hammerhead (solarnz) (3.2)
AOSP ROM (XxLordxX) (4.1)
AOKP V1.2 (michie) (4.0)
Android Open Kang Project - JB MR1 (UNNOFICIAL) (LynXT) (4.2)
KANG CM10 for wingray (z1gackly) (4.1)
Bugless Beast (BuglessPete) (4.0)
If there's missing any from the list please contact me
Root didnt work?
Hello,
I attempted to root My European Xoom which is on JB 4.1.2 Folowed the instruction from FAQ How do I root my device.
I followed all the instructions from Manual Root Way, by XxLordxX and everything went fine. Did exactly as said so when I finally reached the point where you download "Root Checker Basic" and it says Sorry! This device does not have proper root access. But there is a superuser app but it doesnt do much. So whats gone wrong guys?
Plus once this problem is fixed do I need to do Step 5: Backup Image to SD card and Step 6: Restoring Image from SD card?
To load a custom rom.
Cheers
Madoxtheclown said:
Hello,
I attempted to root My European Xoom which is on JB 4.1.2 Folowed the instruction from FAQ How do I root my device.
I followed all the instructions from Manual Root Way, by XxLordxX and everything went fine. Did exactly as said so when I finally reached the point where you download "Root Checker Basic" and it says Sorry! This device does not have proper root access. But there is a superuser app but it doesnt do much. So whats gone wrong guys?
Plus once this problem is fixed do I need to do Step 5: Backup Image to SD card and Step 6: Restoring Image from SD card?
To load a custom rom.
Cheers
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Hi,
Thanks for following my guide! I will try helping you as much as possible! Please, try opening Superuser app and checking if it has the su binary (SU app usually does it automatically). And for step 5 and 6 are not necessary to load a custom ROM .
Cheers,
~Lord
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
Thanks for following my guide! I will try helping you as much as possible! Please, try opening Superuser app and checking if it has the su binary (SU app usually does it automatically). And for step 5 and 6 are not necessary to load a custom ROM .
Cheers,
~Lord
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Thanks Lord, sorry for the late reply Ive been having laptop problems.
Ive opened the superuser app It has 3 tabs on the top Apps, Log, Settings. I go into settings and at the bottom in Superuser information heading, it has Su Binary v3.0.3.1 tap to check for updates. When i click on that it checks for updates and then says checking available version failed.
Cheers
Hi everyone! Looked at the threads about rooting the Acer Liquid Z630, but couldn't find any of these discussing exactly what I need.
I'll provide as much information as possible, but please let me know if I missed something.
- I'm running Android 5.1 on this device,updates seem to have stopped there.
- On the bootloader the terminal continuously says waiting for device, like not recognizing it. The phone has very little information on it (2 lines actually not saying anything useful imo).
- Found a link about the bootloader part using Windows on following page (due to being new I can't post the link in a BB tag yet, I'll be working on that later, promise!).
unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-acer-liquid-z630/
- On my laptop I'm running Arch Linux, which I will be using for the root process.
- Trying to unlock the bootloader - rooting the device - upgrade to Android M.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Akeno Himejima said:
Hi everyone! Looked at the threads about rooting the Acer Liquid Z630, but couldn't find any of these discussing exactly what I need.
I'll provide as much information as possible, but please let me know if I missed something.
- I'm running Android 5.1 on this device,updates seem to have stopped there.
- On the bootloader the terminal continuously says waiting for device, like not recognizing it. The phone has very little information on it (2 lines actually not saying anything useful imo).
- Found a link about the bootloader part using Windows on following page (due to being new I can't post the link in a BB tag yet, I'll be working on that later, promise!).
unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-acer-liquid-z630/
- On my laptop I'm running Arch Linux, which I will be using for the root process.
- Trying to unlock the bootloader - rooting the device - upgrade to Android M.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Hello,
You may visit here Root Acer liquid Z630 and read the entire thread carefully.
-Vatsal
@Vatsal Thanks for your attention! I did read the thread you mentioned before, but it doesn't seem to mention anything about the bootloader loop. As I'm stuck with that particular piece in the puzzle, do you have any manual specifically aiming for that part?
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Akeno Himejima said:
@Vatsal Thanks for your attention! I did read the thread you mentioned before, but it doesn't seem to mention anything about the bootloader loop. As I'm stuck with that particular piece in the puzzle, do you have any manual specifically aiming for that part?
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Hello,
You may try posting in the thread I linked above, the experts there maybe able to assist you.
Good luck!
-Vatsal
I'm currently using MTKclient and Python 3.10.5 on an old Android 8.1.0 tablet to flash similar tablets. Recently I have come across tablets which have brom mode disabled and was wondering if this bypass utility or a similar one can be used with the MTKclient I am currently using? I use mtkClient with Jackpal terminal emulator and Termux fyi.
I was given this photo below to show that it is infact possible yet I can't seem to figure it out.
TheProvingGround said:
I'm currently using MTKclient and Python 3.10.5 on an old Android 8.1.0 tablet to flash similar tablets. Recently I have come across tablets which have brom mode disabled and was wondering if this bypass utility or a similar one can be used with the MTKclient I am currently using? I use mtkClient with Jackpal terminal emulator and Termux fyi.
I was given this photo below to show that it is infact possible yet I can't seem to figure it out.
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