I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave
Sub-Standard said:
I wanted to learn the manual ADB method suggested by JCASE in the developemen forum, however i've had trouble understanding, seting up, & using ADB.
I have rooted two two htc eris phones before with JCASE's simple one click root method, so that doesn't realy count. I also roote my Moto Droid, but that was a file that was downloadable by the phone it's self, so that was pretty simple also.
The thunderbolt root seems a little more complicated for my knowledge level, so I've decided to go about it using a youtube tutorial called How To: Root A HTC Thunderbolt ( Easiest Tutorial / Step by step .
this method envolves a program called TB-Auto-Root. I attempted to download it to the PC using slow DSL connection, but it said expected download time is over 8 hours. I followed the same link to my phone and it is at 12% in less than 30min. Can't i Just download it it my phone then copy it to my pc? If so, do I need to copy it directly to the C\ drive, or does it matter?
Thanks in advance, ~Dave
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First of all, don't use easy roots. If you insist on it, then yes you can download on your phone then transfer it to the PC. Check the MD5 to ensure the file is good. As far as where to put it, I am sure the tutorial should tell you.
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You should YouTube a video called "thunderbolt adb setup" or something. Set up the Google driver, fix the config file so it works with the thunderbolt (google adb thunderbolt and its one of the first links). The rooting software shouldn't take that long to download, even on slow dsl...
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And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
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admiralspark said:
And follow the root guide stickied in the forum
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Wish people would read before responding
on auto root when i get to the step of pressig 1 it responds that "ADB is not a vlid internal or external......" what does adb have to do with auto root? please help me root my device.... thanx for every ones help, ~Dave
I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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JBO1018 said:
I replied to the other thread but if you insist on using the auto root I can only say this:
The auto root script does EXACTLY what is described in JCase's root sticky. It just automates the process so less user interaction is required. (i.e. It types in the commands for you) That is what it has to do with adb.
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Which is the reason the only advice I had was to tell him what the auto root has to do with adb.
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it might...but automation is prone to unforeseen errors, which is why no one recommends it
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Exactly. I did the rooting (and eventually unrooting) manually by simply copying and pasting the commands from the tutorial jcase wrote up into ADB. Process of rooting took me roughly I'd say 25 minutes but honestly its not that hard. Just follow the steps and you'll be just fine.
Oh and unrooting took me all of four minutes to do lol.
Search YouTube for "HTC Thunderbolt root". Find the tutorial by Nat3Mil, explains step by step starting with how to set up adb all the way to installing the custom recovery image. Don't get overwhelmed just take your time. Probably takes about 45 minutes give or take. He did a handful of videos including flashing roms, radios, and kernels. See you on the other side my friend...
how are we to know what is wrong when you are using a tutorial posted on youtube as your guide?
Most of us used jcase tutorial to root. Really, it is very simple to do. You probably don't have the files in the right spot on your pc, or you don't have adb in the right spot.
Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=1073
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They're not bashing the guy.. you're a prick for saying that. OP, if you look in the Thunderbolt help and info thread in the Dev section, there is a llink to a thread that has an ADB auto installer and set up guide
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.
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Dont know if you know this but you have use the rear usb ports on the pc or the program doesnt read it also need the htc sync drivers
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Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.
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Wow ok aside from the pricks that are not helping...make sure your phone is in charge only, debug is checked, and make sure you have the HTC drivers installed on your PC, if you downloaded the file onto your phone I'm assuming you didn't install the drivers and that what's probably wrong. Here's the link if ya need it, also make sure you haven't done the latest update if you did its not going to work.
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Nobody was trying to be a jerk, but there are 19 different auto root scripts that all have a pretty high possibility of failing at a random point. Leaving you with no clue which step things went wrong at. This makes it really hard to offer any help aside from telling them it is a much better idea to do it the "long" way.
So OP I apologize if you took what I said as being rude. It was not my intention. I was trying to answer what I could without giving bad advice about the problem with the auto script.
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I agree with most everyone else's answers. Don't be afraid to follow the standard method jcase laid out. It's not hard, there's little margin for error so long as you follow the instructions, and it never hurts to learn a little adb knowledge. I came from a DINC, and I never used adb before (I rooted the DINC with unrevoked). It's simple. Getting the proper drivers installed is probably the hardest part for someone not experienced in this department, but even so, still really simple.
I'd avoid the 1 click root's. Like mentioned previously, basically all they are is a batch script that runs the same exact commands you'd be copying and pasting yourself if you followed the jcase tutorial. Given that, there's margin for error as you have no control over it unless you modify the script yourself. You're much better off to listen to most people's advice here and just follow the jcase method.
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Not true on my PC. Sounds like your front ones are messed up. In response to the OP simply watch a youtube video. You are really going to want to learn ADB instead of using one of the auto-rooters. You will still need an ADB connection either way as it is just automated.
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That might be the case with your pc, but usb port has never mattered on my desktop pc, laptop or from within a virtual machine. Perhaps if you attach to some sort of weird device usb like a monitor's usb ports it might.
I would advice the OP to read the tutorial in the development section that's stickied and as a fallback for more information, find a youtube video that explains the same process. I don't know of any links offhand, but I'm sure a 2minute search or less will make a couple show up that do basically what you see in the tutorial sticky thread. However, I would not use the youtube videos alone.
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No with that program it needs to be the rear usb ports i dont know why its that way but thats how it is. Research it. All my usb ports are in perfect working condition. But for what ever reason you will get that error if you use the front ports.
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First off, this is where I got all the below info: (kudos and good job!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292
Ok. So I just rooted my Thunderbolt using these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=552281&d=1301123842
This download:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=28H4U0QS
And this download (if windows 64 bit):
http://www.mediafire.com/?nbm7bpa0lnqp3si
Download the megaupload files first and unrar them. If using Windows 64 bit, download the mediafire files and unrar them into the Thunderbolt Root folder that was just unrared and replace the files it asks to replace.
Use the PDF instructions to start.
A couple of corrections which I came across...may not be the same for all rooters:
First,,,make sure you take off "fast boot" as suggested.
For step one, I had to redo step one for reboot to go forward but that worked as stated.
In "Before Step 2", under the "Note", you will see "After flashing hbooteng.nb0 your phone will reboot". Actually, for me, it was the next step of flashing the "PG05IMG.zip" which it then rebooted. These kind of things get you a bit worried at the moment if everything doesn't go as written
At the end of the rooting, when you "Click on Step 3", My phone immediately rather than the phone sitting there as stated, showed that "You have been successfully rooted...congratulations" -- without rebooting the phone. What I did was the suggestion to close the rooter.exe and restart it and then click on step three again and Presto, same message but the phone rebooted into root
The suggestion to go to clockwork mod is go to all programs and open ROM Manager and do the same...haha...I couldn't find "clockwork"..I was looking for it for about 2 minutes All went well, all permission ran and I rebooted and all is good!
All in all, nice directions and pretty user friendly...Thanks all!!!
thanks for the notes im thinking of rooting my phone and all the extras of people doing it and saying how good it is helps alot when trying to decide if i really want to do it or not.
spunry said:
thanks for the notes im thinking of rooting my phone and all the extras of people doing it and saying how good it is helps alot when trying to decide if i really want to do it or not.
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I can think of no reason to NOT root this phone.
spunry said:
thanks for the notes im thinking of rooting my phone and all the extras of people doing it and saying how good it is helps alot when trying to decide if i really want to do it or not.
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No problem. Love to help make it easier for anybody
How's this working for you all??
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Forgive me for intruding, but there are already excellent guides on how to root in the development page. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=943
Please route people here, as I am sure this is based off of Team AndIRC's work (including, but not limited to jcase, the original poster of the root method.) and it in no way credits them
Shady stuff.
IISiDeK1CKII said:
... this is based off of Team AndIRC's work (including, but not limited to jcase, the original poster of the root method.) and it in no way credits them
Shady stuff.
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Thanks! Just updated my initial post
I am rooting AS we speak using the one click method from XDA post, everything is working so far I am at the point where it says " This process may take some time "
Never rooted before. Want to. Thinking kernels one click is the best route.
Help me get through it please. What should I install download and on what order. Thank you so much
Any rooting method will involve you using ADB so to start you should download that.
Eclipse (Not 100% sure if this is needed for the use of ADB or anything but its always a nifty program to have)
AndroidSDK - This is needed to download ADB on your computer.
Then just follow Capts instructions in the script you can find here.
Check the first part of the instructions tho that read "If the above number ends in 605.6 or 605.9 then you can root". If your phone doesn't meet this requirement than I would suggest using JCase's method.
Thanks....ok do I put those on my PHONE or on my PC?
Those are all programs for your computer. The only thing you will be putting on your phone during the root process are the 2 different RUU's you download. Well, there are some other files but you will be pushing those to the phone via ADB.
Check out this guide on using ADB, I am making an assumption that you are using Windows.
Exploits.zip with contents extracted to your ADB dir
PG05IMG.zip
Downgrade RUU
This is where Im confused...and I apologize for my ineptitude on the subject in advance. I have the correct firmware(.6) I have downloaded ADB(its currently updating a bunch of things)
I can see where you may be confused, the download link that Capt had for all his files seems to be broken. It may be beneficial for you to use JCase's method found here instead. Based on the MD5 sums for the files of both methods they are different so I dont recommend using JCase's files for Capts' method.
It might seem a little more overwhelming at first but its easier than it looks and you will get a feel for the process more.
I must be in over my head here.
It's not as difficult as it seems. Make sure you have sdk tools setup properly & your computer can see your phone (adb list devices), read the root instructions 2-3 times, then you'll be ready to take the plunge. Good luck & post any questions you have, there are lots of ppl around to help.
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Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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Android adb http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
which is in the sdk http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You dont really need to know what the other tools are listed do, you just need to do what it says with them and the tools are linked in the thread you're reading to download I assume. If they aren't, then read through the manual method that is stickied in the developer's forum. A link for the tools (misc.img, busybox, and psnueter) can be found there.
I was a little nervous at first myself. I read over the directions several times and then found some information on how to get adb installed and working. Once I got that step understood the actual rooting process was super easy. You can cut and paste all the commands to ensure you don't typo. Just make sure to validate your checksums to save any potential headaches. My first attempt at it took about 20 minutes and I had absolutely ZERO issues.
It is well worth your time and effort. It is also far better to use this method than the easy root 1 steps as you will gain a slightly better understanding of how your phone works and what steps you can take when you inevitably mess something up flashing ROMS, mods and radios
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
There are also videos on YouTube showing JCases method and adb setup. I would link but I'm on my phone but it shouldn't be to hard to find.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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reading through this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143188
There is no "easy", reliable way to root sans ADB and command lines. You will need to know this stuff before you try to root. You're going to need ADB in any event. If learning it isn't knowledge you desire, you shouldn't root your phone. For terms, you should refer to the dictionary stickied at the top of the forum. The best way to learn is to get the Android SDK, set it up, make sure your drivers are there, then play with ADB. Do simply stuff like check your serial number, the md5 of files on your SDcard, and harmless stuff like that. If you've got any questions along the way, feel free to PM me any time. I'm here often. And I'm usually faster than hunting through forums or the internet.
priapos said:
Greetings,
I am looking for an easy to understand method of root.
I have read the new user thread. I am afraid with this so called "easy" method for beginners, there is a lot of jargon used that I simply don't understand.
For example in the thread for easy root, I am lost at step #2 where I am instructed to:
"Note that adb is required.
Push misc.img, busybox, and psnueter using the following commands:"
I don't know what adb is let alone how to push misc.img, busybox and psnueter.
Can someone please point me to the instructions for absolute morons to this process like me.
Thanks in advance.
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From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
I would not recommend "easy" root methods, since there is greater room for error. Understanding ADB will help you in the long run
MeAt.HoOk said:
From what i think if u dont want the adb command line ****s you should try the software named "z4root". It automatically roots your phone.
Worked for me. And i think itz the easiest method available.
After installing the apk.
Open the application, click PERMANENT ROOT,
Then dnt let your phone sleep or lock itself, wait for about 10 minutes,
After the process reboot ypur phone.
Voila, you are rooted ..
Am new to the forums. please guide me..
Thanks and sorry for my poor english. Hope you like this.
Cheers!
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MODEL : LG Optimus GT540 (Rooted)
MOD : SwiftDroid v2.0 M6 (Based on CyanogenMod v7.1 RC0)
KERNEL : 2.6.29 (VirtualBox #309)
BUILD : GRJ22
RECOVERY : ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0
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BusyBox v1.19
SuperUser v2.3
SetCPU v2.2
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Don't think z4root works on the Thunderbolt just search youtube for Thunderbolt root and watch the tutorials. Links are provided for everything that needs to be downloaded.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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I know z4root doesn't work for any modern HTC. You can have permanent root without s-off. The only way to do that is through ADB, using an engineering hboot, and applying various exploits. All the "easy" root methods are just scripts that do what jcase's guide lays out. And unlike the guide, if something goes south, you're lost and screwed. I think it would be safe to say "easy" roots have probably bricked more phones than anything else.
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Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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nerogold said:
Is that u dbzfanatic? Looks awfully similar, lol.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Nope. Just a pieced up, inked up, "I been everywhere, man", freak of many talents and interests. Android phones are just one of them.
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Sorry man I just wanted to say thanks to the other user I mentioned ,his method of rooting was and still is a great help to me already rooted 5 bolts and currently on #6 as I'm typing.
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Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
Greywolf66 said:
Do a google search for thunderbolt auto root. There is one posted in the Thuderbolt forums. I can't link directly to it because I don't have enough posts yet. I tested it on my wife's thunderbolt without a problem.
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Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
Ive used the one click root four times with no issues. Four diffrent tb's from 3 diffrent states. 2 of them had alrdy takin the ota's. Dont have the link handy but if was a time saver. Though a half arse understanding of the method helps avoid issues. Ill post the link when i get home.
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loonatik78 said:
Yep, and the past guy to go that route, after being warned it was highly prone to failure, had it fail. Then he came back looking for help, but nobody could because what went wrong wasn't at all clear. Just not wise.
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I rooted mine manually first. As you said in a previous post most "easy" roots are just scripts. That's what the one I used on my wife's was. I was following along the text of the batch file as I was running it so that if something happened I would know at what part of the script I was at. I had no problems with it though.
I'll agree that I could see where if someone where to run into a problem using script without any knowledge of what the script was doing they would probably end in a very bad place.
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
TabGuy said:
I think the obvious was missed in this thread: The OP is not a candidate for rooting. It's a risky task for experienced users and a non-task for noobs. He hasn't even stated a valid need for rooting the phone.
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Come on, cut him some slack. Everyone was new once. He has already been warned.
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priapos said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I am not nervous, I just don't understand what any of this is.
I don't know what adb is or how to use it.
I don't know what copy and pasting the commands means.
I certainly don't know what "validate checksums" are.
I realize I am coming across as a comlete shmo, but explaining how to do this with more computer jargon doesn't clarify the process.
I really need instructions for dooshbags like me.
Thanks in advance.
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ADB "Android Development Bridge" Simply put just helps you develop apps and fix bugs. (In this case, you will use this to reinstall Android without a locked bootloader (a.k.a. S-Off) (the bootloader is code that is run when you first turn on your device that tells Android to run).
You don't have to know how to use ADB, but you must install it on your computer.
As far as copying and pasting commands go, the tutorial that you choose to visit will tell you to type this command ex: cp image.zip/sdcard/
You will just copy this code out of your browser (FireFox/Internet Explorer/Chrome/etc.) and paste it into a command line.
Your command line will depend on what operating system you use on your pc. Ex for Windows, you will use "Command Prompt" or on Linux/MAC you will use "Terminal".
As far as validation checksums goes, it is used to make sure that the file that you downloaded is 100% the same file that the developer made.
Basically, open up your command line and type (without quotes) "md5 image.zip" also, make sure you change to "image.zip" with whatever/where you file is at.
I would be more specific with these instructions I'd I knew what OS (operating system) you are using on your computer is.
After you type in the command and hit enter, it will spit out a long string of gibberish. Just make sure this "checksum" is the EXACT same as whatever the devolver put in the tutorial you are following.
As far as putting together an idiot proof guide, you will have to forgive us, but I don't think the people here want to have a bunch of people here flooding the forums with very basic questions that have been answered already on the internet. However, don't let that stop you from asking questions. Just make sure you help yourself first (Google what you don't understand) and then ask for clarification.
P.S. I claim touchscreen amnesty for any typos.
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Do we have a working method to root? I have tried jims script and my phone hangs in a boot loop any other luck/methods out there.
Att / atrix2 on the leak jim posted.
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I used the root zip from Jim's original ICS leak post, I assume you have the same. When I rooted, I ran the root.bat and waited until it said waiting for device. Then I enabled usb debugging and the rest took care of itself. *Note - The phone will reboot two or three times, but that's normal, and it should be rooted. That's how I did it, and it worked the first time. I hope that helps.
i think the driver on your PC is old, so it is not agree the phone, pls down and setup the update moto driver.
thanhthao2002 said:
i think the driver on your PC is old, so it is not agree the phone, pls down and setup the update moto driver.
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huh?
in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
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+1
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41rw4lk said:
I used the root zip from Jim's original ICS leak post, I assume you have the same. When I rooted, I ran the root.bat and waited until it said waiting for device. Then I enabled usb debugging and the rest took care of itself. *Note - The phone will reboot two or three times, but that's normal, and it should be rooted. That's how I did it, and it worked the first time. I hope that helps.
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i've followed all the steps but everytime
i get the same thing and its not going any further * daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
i too am having the same problem. in most threads it only reads download zip, run the batch file, phone in debugging mode, etc. but i cannot root it.
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
using windows 7 on my laptop, phone is in mass storage mode and is seen by the laptop. run as user and as administrator produces same effect. but folder at root of c: drive and desktop still the same.
solved it
jspugh said:
i too am having the same problem. in most threads it only reads download zip, run the batch file, phone in debugging mode, etc. but i cannot root it.
*daemon not running. starting it now*
*daemon started successfully*
using windows 7 on my laptop, phone is in mass storage mode and is seen by the laptop. run as user and as administrator produces same effect. but folder at root of c: drive and desktop still the same.
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download the new moto device manager 2.2.26 uninstall all other moto drivers install this and run root bat again and everything runs smoothly
Do u guys have adb set up
Drivers are here and some other good stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784689
Absolutely cannot get phone working with ADB
Be sure to thank cogeary for the link
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thank you, will actually put 2.2.26 on another box which my phone has NOT been on and give that a shot.
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eddiemc12 said:
download the new moto device manager 2.2.26 uninstall all other moto drivers install this and run root bat again and everything runs smoothly
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installed 2.2.26 on an old xp box. worked great! thank you, now rooted!
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chrisn91 said:
Do u guys have adb set up
Drivers are here and some other good stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784689
Absolutely cannot get phone working with ADB
Be sure to thank cogeary for the link
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downloaded drivers from here, thanks for the link. i had fxz from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5, but that was awhile ago. guess i just needed new drivers.
sent both you guys some thanks, and cogeary as well. no thanks to those other two. i have been following this forum since October 2011 and only recently joined, and that was to give altered some thanks on the awesome work he has done and the help he has given people like myself. i usually search first before asking and don't make many posts, as you can tell. i have seen the amount of ridiculousness in all these threads, and yes, even told other people to use the search. if you don't know the answer, it doesn't help to respond with a "just search" anymore...so just don't post. all those "just search" posts clog our s**t up even more than the stupid posts or threads.
adb out of date error
if you are getting this error, do not do the crazy things that are suggested, just copy the three new files list below in the zip, they are 2012 version and overwrite the ones that were in the root download
sharingan92 said:
in every thread posting an ics leak there is also a link or guide on how to root it make sure you follow exactly what it says and search before making new threads dont need to clog up the forum
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Sorry but when I post on those threads with a question I get flooded by idiots asking questions there are explained in the first post or later in the thread. So instead of making me look bad why not point you finger at some of the meaning less threads on the DEV side or the other ones in general.
I normally lurk here and have no issues. I provide feedback and important files if I have them. Its people like you who are quick to react that "clog" this place up.
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Emoslayer8 said:
Sorry but when I post on those threads with a question I get flooded by idiots asking questions there are explained in the first post or later in the thread. So instead of making me look bad why not point you finger at some of the meaning less threads on the DEV side or the other ones in general.
I normally lurk here and have no issues. I provide feedback and important files if I have them. Its people like you who are quick to react that "clog" this place up.
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Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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if its any help, i have windows 7 home on my laptop that i usually use with my phone. i used the batch file from your zip. i put it on the desktop, at the root of c, tried running as admin and as user, all to no avail. put updated drivers on an xp box and used your zip again and it worked fine.
jimbridgman said:
Did you get it fixed? I have a couple of things for you to try. We had a few other have the same issue as you are, last week with the root script.
Are you using my script that I posted with the leak?
Try and unzip it and put the folder on your desktop or in C:\ and try and run it from there.
Also are you on Windows 7 or XP, if XP that might be an issue, all the exe's that I have included are most likely not 32 bit XP-able. I am not 100% since I did a lot of googling to get them. I just remember that most people that have has success were on Win 7 and did what I mention about unzipping to the desktop or C:\.
Hope that helps. Please let us know.
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I will try your script again when I get home. I'll make sure to back up this time I had to reinstall the leak to get it to boot. And I'm running win7 64x, debian, and Ubuntu 12.4. Haha maybe I'll do it off my raspberry pi jk jk
I'll let you know jim. I just built a new PC. Lost all my old data. RAID2RAID only saved a little of my raid0 from my old build. Oh well. Thanks for the quick response.
Also I tried windows 7 64x before with moto drivers and at the time I know my adb was working I have been making apps for a project I have reading from the serial port that my arduino writes to on USB host mode on an Acer tablet.
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Emoslayer8 said:
I will try your script again when I get home. I'll make sure to back up this time I had to reinstall the leak to get it to boot. And I'm running win7 64x, debian, and Ubuntu 12.4. Haha maybe I'll do it off my raspberry pi jk jk
I'll let you know jim. I just built a new PC. Lost all my old data. RAID2RAID only saved a little of my raid0 from my old build. Oh well. Thanks for the quick response.
Also I tried windows 7 64x before with moto drivers and at the time I know my adb was working I have been making apps for a project I have reading from the serial port that my arduino writes to on USB host mode on an Acer tablet.
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Try it on your ubuntu 12.04, if windows is still giving you issues. I have both an sh and bat in the zip file.
Also the Moto drivers don't really matter since all the stuff I use is lower level (adb, is all you need, with it's drivers that come with the SDK, and I have included for both the windows and Linux in the ICS root zip).
What it says on the tin. I've found lots of things about it freezing on step 7 but not step 2. I've followed the noob guide in this subforum to the T. What's going on?
Couldn't tell ya, I'm not a big fan of one clicks so I never have used them. If you would like made a quick guide on how to root without it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40198560
Buried in this thread on like the third or so page you will find it, I've had to use this method to root countless times while I tinker with this phone, it may seem complicated but it works every time and takes me maybe 5 min from start to finish and works just fine in both windows and linux
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demkantor said:
Couldn't tell ya, I'm not a big fan of one clicks so I never have used them. If you would like made a quick guide on how to root without it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40198560
Buried in this thread on like the third or so page you will find it, I've had to use this method to root countless times while I tinker with this phone, it may seem complicated but it works every time and takes me maybe 5 min from start to finish and works just fine in both windows and linux
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Thanks for the reply, I'm having a problem with your guide though. I get to step 7 where I have to use Heimdall but it says my phone is disconnected. I've tried reconnecting/using a different USB port to no effect.
Its probably a driver fault, but these steps (ones in red) are only if you need to restore to stock first, if you have a functioning os skip it (as the bottom of the post says, although not very clearly) if youre in download mode right now you may need to do a battery pull to get back to os, can't remember. but you can do these steps if you want. Won't hurt anything
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Okay, I'm still having a problem though. When typing in the first line in the command prompt, it tells me adb is not a recognized internal or external command. I found that this is because I need the Android SDK which I downloaded, but it still doesn't work.
Worked around this by typing in the full path of adb.exe instead. Now Root Browser won't let me overwrite the recovery file in the system\bin folder
assuming windows, its nice to add the platform-tools into a path in enviromental variables, ill link you to a guide to do such as change directories all the time is a pain.
I use root explorer (paid app) but any root browser should work, just need to gived it read/write permissions.
Alternatively you can use a terminal emulator or adb to push the file in
Let me know if you have issues
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