Last night I bought my new Inspire 4G from AT&T. The phone came with Android 2.2.1 OS from the factory (Don' t know if that bit on info matters). I did my research on-line on multiple forums to find out the easiest and best way to root the phone. I went ahead with the Super One Click root program and this where the problems happened. I did the process exactly how it was stated in the video from TheUnlockr site and on the computer it said your device has been rooted and then it says to re-boot the device. I did that and the Superuser app that is supposed to be in the all apps tray was missing. Before i rebooted, the app was there, after reboot, its gone. The phone wasnt rooted, any idea of what the problem could be? If anyone can shed some light on this it would be amazing. Thanks in advance.
Drew
Check out Simple One Click from the thread linked below which will root and s-off your Inspire. Be sure to read the FAQ before running the program. There's also a video tutorial that might be useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406
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UPDATE:
The SuperOneClick rooting method outlined in this thread currently only works for Android 2.2. It does not work with Gingerbread 2.3.3.
To root 2.3.3 -
1) Install CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
2) Flash rooted ROM of your choice. Here is a stock rooted 2.3.3 ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748
Here's a brief guide on how to root the T-Mobile G2x. This assumes that you already have adb installed. If you do not, a quick search will point you in the right direction
Note: I take no credit for rooting the G2x. I am not the developer of SuperOneClick, and this is a simplified version of a guide already posted by domi007 in the O2x forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953182). I am just posting a guide in the G2x forum because no one else has yet.
1) Install ADB driver: http://www.junefabrics.com/bin2/LGDriver.exe
2) Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings->Applications->Development), and connect your phone to your computer via USB.
3) Run SuperOneClick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4) Choose the option "Root"
It's really that simple...enjoy
update:
jnichols959 has provided a simple solution to rooting the G2x for Mac and Linux users. We hope that keeping two separate threads will not add to forum clutter. On the contrary we think each thread will be less cluttered and therefore be more helpful to the end user.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048309
Perfect! Thanks for posting this.
(Now I just need to find a Windows machine...)
mapin0518 said:
Perfect! Thanks for posting this.
(Now I just need to find a Windows machine...)
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I apologize for the Windows only solution I've posted. Since I moved in with my girlfriend, Windows has weaseled it's way back into my household. However, there was a time when I wouldn't let a Windows box come within 100 yards of my place of residence.
Thank you very much!
Edit: Thanks works really good!
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mhaedo said:
I apologize for the Windows only solution I've posted. Since I moved in with my girlfriend, Windows has weaseled it's way back into my household. However, there was a time when I wouldn't let a Windows box come within 100 yards of my place of residence.
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Ha no problem. I can just install Parallels or Fusion today. I did manage to get SuperOneClick running on my mac using Mono. However, I don't see any way to install the LG drivers executable file on the Mac, so I doubt SOC will work in this manner without those drivers... not sure if I want to risk trying it.
GOOD! i wanted to know if it really worked with our phones! (without test myself)
thanks alot
NOW all i gotta do is hurry up and wait for m phone to get here (some time today.......GRRR)
Hey thanks for posting this! I currently own a G2, rooted with cm7. I'm planning on picking this beast up in-store on Wednesday and I'm already itching to root it and get a custom ROM on there.
One question though, does this method achieve a permanent root? My only experience with android thus far is the G2, which required an involved process to root. Is this phone just a lot easier to root for some reason??
And then as far as recoveries and ROM's I'm assuming those haven't been released for this phone yet, right??
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One question though, does this method achieve a permanent root? My only experience with android thus far is the G2, which required an involved process to root. Is this phone just a lot easier to root for some reason??
And then as far as recoveries and ROM's I'm assuming those haven't been released for this phone yet, right??
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Yes permanent root. This G2x is not as locked down as the G2, making the process a whole lot easier. And no, no recovery yet, just stay tuned to these forums.
Oh god yes
I already have ADB driver and SOC ready and I rooted few phones through this way.
It's good to know G2x can be rooted easily.
Rooted=no more junk!
Quick question for yall...this won't simunlock the phone will it?
Thanks a bunch.
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malickie said:
Quick question for yall...this won't simunlock the phone will it?
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Nope. It will not.
Received the phone today, rooted it within 5 minutes within hooking up to the computer using the superoneclick tool.
I think it took longer to install the drivers, and SuperOneClick than it did to root the phone.
Alright good to know. Just wondering than if yall have a general idea how long it usually takes a device to get an unlock with root, I am not sure because this would be the first phone for me that I am getting close to the release date.
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Quick question for yall...this won't simunlock the phone will it?
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SIM unlocking and rooting the phone are two totally different things.
malickie said:
Alright good to know. Just wondering than if yall have a general idea how long it usually takes a device to get an unlock with root, I am not sure because this would be the first phone for me that I am getting close to the release date.
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If you want to SIM unlock this phone, you can call t-mobile after you have purchased the phone, give them the IMEI number, and in about 2 weeks they will email you the unlock code for the phone.
Mine will be here today sometime.
How do I get the SuperOneClick download, the site shortfuse.org page will not load Help, I really want to get this rooted. Thanks
I picked up a Desire HD from Telus about a week ago, and stupid me, I got over-excited and did a software update which upgrade my Android version to Gingerbread 2.3.3, which added the OTA update to my phone
Now it seems like rooting my phone is really tough. I don't think Unrevoked has released a version for Desire HD yet, and I can't even temproot my phone using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 (Gingerbreak seems to just hang, and the other method gives me an ioctl error.
Does anyone know of another method to root a Telus Desire HD phone? Or has that not been developed yet? Feel free to PM me if you need more details. I'm not overly techno savvy, so if you need additional info from my phone, a few steps for me to get you that info will be super helpful!
GoTron
Edit: I should also mention that I tried using the Gingerbreak app, but that one also hangs while attempting to root. I assume the code for the app isn't too different from doing it with adb shell though.
Can't root gingerbread yet.
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I get that you can't perm root Gingerbread yet, which is why I'm looking to downgrade my stock Telus Gingerbread ROM. The problem with doing that is I need to be able to temproot my phone first, which is possible on some phones (hence the existence of Gingerbreak and Unrevoked). I'm just wondering if anyone can at least temp root a Telus Desire HD so that I can downgrade my ROM.
Any news on TELUS DHD?
Hi.
Did you ever get answers for your phone?
I have the same phone and would like to "unlock" it. I also am on 2.3.3
I don't even know if it is possible to stick with the TELUS provided rom, but have the device rooted.
Let me know if you have any update.
Also, one last thing, when you attempt to root and it fails like it happened to you, are you left with an unusable phone, or is it just a matter of "reboot" and retry at a later time?
Thanks,
Zoltanar
I would also like to know if anyone has confirmed a method that works or if someone can simply tell me this won't be possible, going to try to do it today and will post up results, but if anyone can let me know their experience it would be much appreciated,
Thanks all.
driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This tutorial worked great for all who need want to do it.
Edit:after installing a rom on it I've got a usb brick, everything else works though, don't know if this is coincidence or because of the method though.
I am just starting to learn about android and I was having a bit of difficulty following other peoples tutorials on how to root a phone. I have a samsung galaxy s 4g for tmobile with firmware 2.2.1 and am looking to root the phone. If there is another topic explaining this clearly feel free to link me to it and then close the topic. All I need is a tutorial on how to root my phone because I'm rather afraid I'm going to brick it on accident. Sorry if I broke any rules mods, I'm just getting started on android...
You can use superoneclick to root it. Very very easy.
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okay so get superoneclick from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
And can someone just give me a very brief step by step on how to do it? I have USB debugging enabled btw, should I disable it or? And I know for you guys its REALLY easy what I'm asking, so sorry about that, I'm just not very experienced about android.
UPDATE: I'm following the video at the end of the superoneclick topic.
You can also use Odin to flash a modded kernel that will give root and custom clockwork mod recovery.
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okay superonclick froze while I followed the video tutorial. Can you/someone give me a simple step by step tutorial on how to root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14579168
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Search the forum for "GB ext4 starter pack". I can't get the link from the mobile app.
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Or give superoneclick another shot. It does take a bit sometimes and may seem frozen. I had to do it twice for it to work on gingerbread. Also make sure you have the current version. Do a google search for it and find the most up to date one.
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Last option is to read up on flashing and try one of raver's kick ass roms. They are rooted.
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How to put latest version of android on SGS4G
Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
It might be better to keep this thread on topic. Your original question is one mentioned many times over in the forum, but since this is a newer thread maybe you can share with others looking to root how you successfully rooted your phone so they can learn from you. Pay it forward in a sense.
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Sorry, I noobishly thought I was posting a new topic on my previous reply actually, and when I realized my mistake it was too late. And good suggestion btw.
So basically all I did was, install the drivers of my phone, which can be automatically done with the superoneclick software (in other words, the superoneclick software can install your phone driver itself)
in case your wondering where I got the superoneclick software from it was from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
And then click http://shortfuse.org/ and download it from there. On the top of the topic on the xda forum, it should tell you the latest version of superoneclick, and download that one for shortfuse. Once you've done all that, all I did was one, turn on USB debugging
1. Applications
2. Settings
3. Applications
4. Development
5. Check USB debugging
Then connect my phone (SGS4G) to my computer, and when the screen pops up on your phone asking you if you want to use it as a flash drive blah blah blah, just exit out of it, and click flash on your computer in superoneclick, from there everything should be self explanatory. Its not hard at all, but I suggest being careful since you can brick your phone (which is probably expensive).
Sorry if I did anything wrong, feel free to correct me.
if ur on 2.2.1 u can use z4 root one click 5 minutes ur done no computer needed its an apk file and u can temp or permanant root good luck
You are digging up old posts and anwering questions that have been answered??
Side Note - As of the last 8 months I have not seen the app mentioned above recommended as a method to root.
As the title says, I have the Samsung Galaxy SII Sprint's variation. I rooted my phone when it was on the version before Gingerbread EL29. I used the SuperOneClick method to root my phone and after doing that, 'Superuser' was installed on my phone. Everything was going fine until I accidentally updated my phone to Gingerbread 2.3.6 EL29 via Sprint's over-the-air update. I know it sounds dumb from me but I really knew that if I updated my phone I could mess up my root privileges, but that pop up update was showing up each 5 minutes, that in one of them I accidentally pressed 'install'. Now I have tried to unroot my phone with SuperOneClick but 'Superuser' is still there and when I access an app that requires root privileges like 'Wireless Tether' it says that my phone is not rooted. I also tried to do a factory reset and root again with 'SuperOneClick' but it freezes up (I guess it's because 'Superuser' is still there?) I was also thinking on installing a rooted rom but I don't know if I can install custom roms (I don't know if I have CWM and if it will mess up because I'm not rooted?..) Right now I just want to get the latest rooted stable release possible.. Sorry for extending myself but I wanted to give all the important details as possible as I am new in handling root phones and also in this forum. I will appreciate any help, thanks!
-James E.
Btw you might want to ask in the epic forums. You will get slot more help. I would use sfhub el29 oneclick
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follow the online tutorial guide below by qbking77...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7pWjmKCsoc
Thank you PakAttack1994! I watched the video and even though it didn't work at the first time, I was able to ask him my questions and he was able to answer them. If you want to see with the problems that I went through and his replies are on the video comments. I'm the user 'jamesssssss'
lol np, I just pointed you in the right direction. qbking77 deserves a whole heap of credit over me.
I searched the forums for this issue, but wasn't able to find it. Hopefully i'm posting this to the correct area.
I have an HTC Hero, and when I first got it, I downloaded and installed Beezy's "One Click Rooter" HeroRoot010. Followed his instructions and it worked just as described - no issues.
I started having problems with the phone recently that I was unable to correct on my own and after having done a factory reset which didn't solve the problem, I took the phone to the Sprint store as a last resort.
They decided that the phone needed to be re-imaged. I left it with them for an hour and when I got the phone back it seemed fine. I re-loaded the apps that I had backed up and then decided to again use "One Click Rooter" solution to re-root the phone.
I booted into Recovery and selected "flashzip from sdcard" and then "rootme".
It ran though several steps and gave me a message saying that it was complete.
However, when I re-booted the phone, I don't have superuser authority, the Superuser icon isn't listed among my apps, and I verified that I do not have root access.
So, from my perspective, I'm doing the exact thing I did the first time I rooted the phone, only now it doesn't work.
Not sure what the problem is, but more importantly, I'd like to know what the solution is. What do I need to to in order to get this phone rooted?
Any thoughts or suggestions on how I can correct this would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
RadioActive1
RadioActive1 said:
I searched the forums for this issue, but wasn't able to find it. Hopefully i'm posting this to the correct area.
I have an HTC Hero, and when I first got it, I downloaded and installed Beezy's "One Click Rooter" HeroRoot010. Followed his instructions and it worked just as described - no issues.
Any thoughts or suggestions on how I can correct this would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
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