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Credit goes to eugene373 and attn1. These are mostly their instructions, but I did change, clarify, and add a few steps. If you can't get any of the other methods working, try this one.
Prerequisites...
Note: If you're in Linux, you only need to do Step 4, Step 6, and Step 7.
Step 0.
Download and install HTC Sync: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
Step 1.
Download and unzip the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Step 2.
Go into the folder where you unzipped the Android SDK and open "SDK Setup.exe".
If you aren't greeted with a failed to fetch URL error, proceed to Step 3. If you did receive this error, go to Settings in the "Choose Packages to Install" window and check "Force https;//... sources to be fetched using http://..."
Close and re-open "SDK Setup.exe".
Step 3.
When the "Choose Packages to Install" window pops up, make sure the package "Usb Driver package, revision x" is checked. You can uncheck everything else. Click Install. After it downloads and installs, close "Android SDK and AVD Manager".
Step 4.
With your device unplugged from your computer, go to Settings > Application > Development on your device and turn on USB Debugging.
Step 5.
Now plug your device in to your computer. This is just to make sure the USB drivers are installed.
Once they are installed, unplug your device and turn it off.
Step 6.
This step is optional, but it may prevent an error later on in the process. If you've never formatted your SD card from a computer, remove it from the phone and format it in Windows or OSX with an external card reader. Then place the formatted card back in your phone, but leave the phone off.
Step 7.
Download the updated Root.zip from eugene373's guide: Root the Slide & Other HTC Devices*6/15/2010* How-To Updated 6/29/2010
Now let's get started...
Step 0.
Unzip Root.zip
Step 1.
Place the contents ("update.zip", "ota.zip", and "loop") into the Android SDK tools folder.
Step 2.
Open Command Prompt or Terminal and CD to the SDK tools directory.
Step 3.
Power on your device into the bootloader by holding the "Volume Down" key and simultaneously pressing Power.
Once you're in the bootloader, wait about 30 seconds until some diagnostic checking is done.
Press "Volume Down" to highlight Recovery, but do not push Power to execute just yet.
Step 4.
Now run your loop file from the prompt (either type "loop" in Windows or "./loop.sh" in Linux) (refer to ice3186's post for Mac instructions)
Note: The loop does nothing but show you the connection status of your phone. It's not technically required, but we'll use it in this guide.
Step 5.
Once the loop is running in your prompt, get ready to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, but don't connect one end quite yet. With Recovery still highlighted on your phone, you will need to push the Power button and then immediately plug in the other end of the USB cord.
Step 6.
After a few seconds, you should see your device listed in the loop.
Step 7.
Unplug the USB cable from the bottom of your phone and plug it back in. You probably don't need to do this, but let's be safe. Wait for your device to show up in the loop again. Hit CTRL-C to terminate the loop.
Step 8.
You should see a triangle/exclaimation over a phone graphic.
Hold the "Volume Up" key (note it's Volume UP this time) and simultaneously press Power.
After the menu comes up, use the volume and power buttons to select and run update.zip. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway.)
Step 9.
Paste the following command into your prompt and press Enter.
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip (*OSX users add a ./ in front of all terminal commands please)
Step 10.
This is very important!! Have this next command ready in your prompt before running update.zip again!!
This is the command. Paste it into your prompt, but DO NOT press Enter yet.
adb push update.zip /sdcard
Step 11.
Run update.zip and as soon as you see a faint progress bar appear behind the text at the bottom of the screen, push Enter to execute the command in your prompt.
Step 12.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su and Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify. If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 and 12.
Step 13.
This step is optional, but it will save you the pain of going through all of these steps again in the future.
Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
I think some trouble shooting comments should be mentioned, so I'll just write a few things I noticed while rooting my device (for 7 frustration filled hours).
If you cannot see your device show up in 'adb devices' in recovery, boot into the OS normally and see if it shows up. If it does not, then it's a safe bet that you have one of two problems - you do not have all the drivers installed, or you do not have 'usb debugging' enabled. This can be enabled in 'settings->applications->development->usb debugging'. To avoid driver issues, it's highly recommended that you do this process in linux or osx.
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
Also, if you manage to get it working and root the phone, do yourself a huge favor and install the custom Unrevoked recovery image mentioned in the original rooting thread, so you never have to deal with this nonsense ever again.
Also also, if you get to the step where you do 'adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip' and you get an error:0, installation aborted message, you did something wrong. The problem is that you aren't actually supposed to flash ota.zip. What you're supposed to do is push ota.zip to your phone as update.zip, and leave it there. Don't touch anything else. What you will do after that is type 'adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip' in the command prompt (WITHOUT hitting enter yet, just get ready to). You will then select 'sdcard:update.zip' and press power and IMMEDIATELY AFTER pressing power, you will press enter on the command prompt to execute your adb push command. What this does is causes recovery to read the ota.zip file you uploaded and recognize it as a legit update, but you replace it with update.zip before it actually gets extracted (if your timing is good). So recovery reads the signature of ota.zip, but actually extracts the stuff in update.zip and runs that instead.
Hope that helps with some common problems I observed. Good luck, dudes.
okay so I think I the only one using a Mac in this rooting process. A few things I have learned and may already be known but I thought I would clarify.
1.) to get a loop to run on the mac i had to re-write the file loop.bat
this is the code that works for me and how to do it.
a.) rename the file to end in .sh not .bat the way it came
b.) open the file with TextEdit
c.) delete all of the text in it and write this in there
Code:
while [ "0" ]
do
{
./adb devices
}
done
d.) save the file back in the sdk/tools folder
e.) in terminal the command once you cd to the folder is ./loop.sh
2.) i have yet to be successful in the attempt to root so anyone knowing anything to help would be appreciated! But i am still cracking i think i am going to wear out the plug before i am done though.
it should be pointed out that the loop does nothing except tell you if you have a connection or not. When you plug in the usb port, it will respond after a few seconds, or it won't. Try again.
gtg465x said:
Credit goes to eugene373 and attn1. These are mostly their instructions, but I did change, clarify, and add a few steps. If you can't get any of the other methods working, try this one.
Prerequisites...
Step 0.
Download and install HTC Sync: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
Step 1.
Download and unzip the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Step 2.
Go into the folder where you unzipped the Android SDK and open "SDK Setup.exe"
When the "Choose Packages to Install" window pops up, make sure the package "Usb Driver package, revision x" is checked. You can uncheck everything else. Click Install. After it downloads and installs, close "Android SDK and AVD Manager".
Step 3.
With your device unplugged from your computer, go to Settings > Application > Development on your device and turn on USB Debugging.
Step 4.
Now plug your device in to your computer. This is just to make sure the USB drivers are installed.
Once they are installed, unplug your device and turn it off.
Step 5.
Download Root.zip from eugene373's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
Now let's get into it...
Step 0.
Unzip Root.zip
Step 1.
Place the contents ("update.zip", "ota.zip", and "loop") into the Android SDK tools folder.
Step 2.
Open Command Prompt or Terminal and CD to the SDK tools directory.
Step 3.
Power on your device into the bootloader by holding down the "Volume Down" key and simultaneously pressing Power.
Once you're in the bootloader, wait about 30 seconds, until some diagnostic checking is done.
Press "Volume Down" to highlight Recovery, but do not push Power to execute just yet.
Step 4.
Now run your loop file from the prompt (either type "loop" in Windows or "./loop.sh" in a *nix like) ( ./ Is used For OSX )
Step 5.
Once the loop is running in your prompt, get ready to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, but don't connect one end quite yet. With Recovery still highlighted on your phone, you will need to push the Power button and then immediately plug in the other end of the USB cord.
Step 6.
After a few seconds, you should see your device listed in the loop.
Step 7.
Unplug your USB cable from the bottom of your phone and plug it back in. You probably don't need to do this, but let's be safe. Wait for your device to show up in the loop again. Hit CTRL-C to terminate the loop.
Step 8.
You should see a triangle/exclaimation over a phone graphic.
Hold down the "Volume Up" key (note it's Volume UP this time) and simultaneously press Power.
After the menu comes up, use the volume and power buttons to select and run update.zip. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway.)
Step 9.
Paste the following command into your prompt and press Enter.
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip (*OSX users add a ./ in front of all terminal commands please.)
Step 11.
This is very important!! Have this next command ready in your prompt before running update.zip again!!
This is the command. Paste it into your prompt, but DO NOT press Enter yet.
adb push update.zip /sdcard
step 12.
Run update.zip and as soon as you see a faint progress bar appear behind the text at the bottom of the screen, push Enter to execute the command in your prompt.
Step 13.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su & Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify.
If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 & 12.
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This isn't complete - this just gets you to clockwork and you haven't installed anything yet. You need to add steps to add root acces or flash a rom that is rooted. Also, make sure to reference the unrevoked tool to install Clockwork after root so this whole ordeal can be avoided next time.
Yes! The secret was formatting the sd card outside of the phone. I am now rooted and liberated! Thanks for plugging along with all the advice guys!
modest_mandroid said:
I think some trouble shooting comments should be mentioned, so I'll just write a few things I noticed while rooting my device (for 7 frustration filled hours).
If you cannot see your device show up in 'adb devices' in recovery, boot into the OS normally and see if it shows up. If it does not, then it's a safe bet that you have one of two problems - you do not have all the drivers installed, or you do not have 'usb debugging' enabled. This can be enabled in 'settings->applications->development->usb debugging'. To avoid driver issues, it's highly recommended that you do this process in linux or osx.
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
Also, if you manage to get it working and root the phone, do yourself a huge favor and install the custom Unrevoked recovery image mentioned in the original rooting thread, so you never have to deal with this nonsense ever again.
Also also, if you get to the step where you do 'adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip' and you get an error:0, installation aborted message, you did something wrong. The problem is that you aren't actually supposed to flash ota.zip. What you're supposed to do is push ota.zip to your phone as update.zip, and leave it there. Don't touch anything else. What you will do after that is type 'adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip' in the command prompt (WITHOUT hitting enter yet, just get ready to). You will then select 'sdcard:update.zip' and press power and IMMEDIATELY AFTER pressing power, you will press enter on the command prompt to execute your adb push command. What this does is causes recovery to read the ota.zip file you uploaded and recognize it as a legit update, but you replace it with update.zip before it actually gets extracted (if your timing is good). So recovery reads the signature of ota.zip, but actually extracts the stuff in update.zip and runs that instead.
Hope that helps with some common problems I observed. Good luck, dudes.
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Really good tips. I hope you don't mind - I am going to link to this to my original thread.
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
Corporate Dog said:
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
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get a copy of linux livecd and then you don't have to actually set up the SDK or worry about any drivers.
attn1 said:
This isn't complete - this just gets you to clockwork and you having installed anything yet. You need to add steps to root or flash a rom that is rooted. Also, make sure to reference the unrevoked tool to install Clockwork after root so this whole ordeal can be avoided next time.
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If you made it to clockwork using this method then you're rooted. Check eugene's updated instructions. Look at the 6/29/2010 update on his original post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
I will add a reference to the unrevoked tool.
modest_mandroid said:
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
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Excellent troubleshooting tips. I added a note about formatting your SD card to the prerequisites.
ice3186 said:
okay so I think I the only one using a Mac in this rooting process. A few things I have learned and may already be known but I thought I would clarify.
1.) to get a loop to run on the mac i had to re-write the file loop.bat
this is the code that works for me and how to do it.
a.) rename the file to end in .sh not .bat the way it came
b.) open the file with TextEdit
c.) delete all of the text in it and write this in there
Code:
while [ "0" ]
do
{
./adb devices
}
done
d.) save the file back in the sdk/tools folder
e.) in terminal the command once you cd to the folder is ./loop.sh
2.) i have yet to be successful in the attempt to root so anyone knowing anything to help would be appreciated! But i am still cracking i think i am going to wear out the plug before i am done though.
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Thanks. Added a reference to your post.
attn1 said:
it should be pointed out that the loop does nothing except tell you if you have a connection or not. When you plug in the usb port, it will respond after a few seconds, or it won't. Try again.
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Noted in the original post.
Corporate Dog said:
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
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Thanks. Added the workaround.
attn1 said:
get a copy of linux livecd and then you don't have to actually set up the SDK or worry about any drivers.
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Thanks. Added a note to the top of the prerequisites.
gtg465x said:
Step 12.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su and Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify. If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 and 12.
Step 13.
This step is optional, but it will save you the pain of going through all of these steps again in the future.
Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
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In no way, shape or form are you done after set 12.
You need to do more than just get into Clockwork. That alone doesn't root the phone.
gtg465x said:
If you made it to clockwork using this method then you're rooted. Check eugene's updated instructions. Look at the 6/29/2010 update on his original post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
I will add a reference to the unrevoked tool.
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My mistake. He not only updated his instructions, he updated his update.zip. That should do it.
Good job!
I was just wondering If I have device issues after it is rooted, is it possible to remove the root and flash everything back to factory defaults for warranty purposes like the windows phones or is it once the warranty is gone it is gone?
steezee said:
I was just wondering If I have device issues after it is rooted, is it possible to remove the root and flash everything back to factory defaults for warranty purposes like the windows phones or is it once the warranty is gone it is gone?
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Dunno if you can reflash the stock recovery again if you replaced it with clockwork, but you can definitely flash the stock ATT rom again. You can download it from HTC's site: http://member.america.htc.com/download/Web_materials/Manual/HTC_Aria_ATT/HTCAriaOriginalShipROM.exe
Banging my head on the wall. Got it to detect device once on loop. Never again after that. Phone shows up in device manager. Formatted 8gb and 2 gb cards several times.
urge growing. ... want to . . break.. . . .. . .random objects. . .
attn1 said:
My mistake. He not only updated his instructions, he updated his update.zip. That should do it.
Good job!
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that he updated his update.zip.
You guys are right , there are missing step in the tutorial to fully root Aria.
after i get in to the clockwork from the step above. i have to install the custom rom that can be found in the forum.
when i try to install "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) " . the process goes throught but the recovery is still the same HTC blue color recovery screen.
so before you insert your sd card into the phone after you format the sd card. remember to copy the rooted rom into the sd card so when you successfully get into the clockwork. you want to install the rom then your aria is rooted with superuser icon on the application.
after then you do the "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) step .
There are no steps missing from the first post. I rooted my Aria using that method. Just make sure you have the latest Root.zip from eugene's thread. He updated it the other day and if you try to use the older version of Root.zip with this method it will not work.
What you are doing is installing a custom rom, which is fine, but it's not required to root the Aria.
i was trying to get the clockwork to install and it only work after i load the liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip
before i load liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip , it still give me the default HTC recovery screen.
after i load liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip and install "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) " . i get the clockwork screen as the recovery screen .
i still can't get the side loading to show after i follow the step from here
•COMMON:
•Enable USB debugging (settings > applications > development > USB Debugging)
•adb remount
•adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
Linux/OS X:
•echo "update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';"|sqlite3 settings.db
WINDOWS:
•echo update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';|sqlite3 settings.db
COMMON:
•adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
•Reboot phone and sideloading works. (thanks to fluffyarmada)
.
Please help me root my lg optimus P500 with gingerbread V20G downloaded from lg's server.Its not even getting rooted my superoneclick & gingerbreak.Pls help.....
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Wrong forum buddy. Belongs in general
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doktornotor rage summon
I give up. Click on the recovery howto in my signature and flash custom recovery. After that, flash a rooted ROM. If you dislike this advice, then kindly search harder. People generally get irritated when then are answering the same questions 10 times a day because people are too lazy.
superoneclick (gingerbreak exploit) work for me on stock V20c, check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156403
hxxp://www.lg-p500.ru/2011/06/root-android-233.html
shanktech said:
Please help me root my lg optimus P500 with gingerbread V20G downloaded from lg's server.Its not even getting rooted my superoneclick & gingerbreak.Pls help.....
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Hi guys, regarding the problem about rooting the original GB, it can be done, and it's not that complicated.
First of all there are a couple of things that you have to consider before starting to root.
1. Be sure that you have installed the original V20G GB ROM.
2. if you have it installed and tried different methods to root on it do a factory reset before trying this one.
3. Be absolutely sure that you have all the drives installed when working with the phone in USB debugging mode, if not install them.
4. Download SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse, after download extract the files into a folder with the same name as the archive.
5. After you extracted the files, go to C:\Windows\System32 and copy the cmd.exe to the folder where you extracted the files, in my case C:\Users\myuser\Desktop\SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse\ADB.
6. Connect the phone to the PC with Debugging mode (Enter the phone settings menu, to the Development and tick the USB debugging mode)
7. right click on cmd.exe from the ADB folder, Run as administrator, than write:
adb devices (after this command you should see your device id)
adb shell
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf,
Do not close the window, live it like that.
8. Start SuperOneClick.exe, leave the settings to the SuperOneClick as they are when it opens, click on ROOT and wait, it will say Starting ADB server..., than it will do it's job and than it will appear Waiting for device... it will say ok and that if it freezes while running psneuter do the following:
a. Turn USB Debugging OFF wait until it will appear in the window again Starting ADB server..., after that,
b. Turn USB Debugging ON, and after this trick it will start rooting.
This is the method that i did twice and it worked like a charm.
After this it will ask you to reboot the phone, DO NOT FORGET, and after the reboot click on the SuperUser icon in the phone's menu. it will aks you if you allow or deny it's access. click allow. After this you must connect to the internet via Wireless or a apn, click on the superuser icon again if you exit it, go to settings, scroll down and you will see Su Binary v.XXXX, click on that to update it, than go to market and search the super user app and update it. Also update busybox. After this you have root access and you can install a custom recovery. Also you can install your preferred Kernel if you don't like the stock one.
If you do not get the Allow Deny message the root was not completed successfully. do a factory reset and try again the same steps.
see images attached as proof.
Well, I installed V20 C via doktornotor method but couldn root it by flashing the signed su binary via recovery.
So I tried the above mentioned method and it worked. But every time the Superuser Force closes and its too buggy.. Any solutions. ?
Yes, same here, i tried doktornotor's method both 20C and 20G and didnt work, this Super1click works but su force closes everytime Any ideeas??
====================EDIT============================
I managed to root gingerbread with doktornotor's method V20g
Just use his image, BUT dont use su-2.3.6.3-cd-signed.zip
Download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110733 su-2.3.6.2-efgh-signed.zip and install it wia clockworkmod recovery zip installer and works like a charm
omfg! plz make Zroot for 2.3.3
g0mezz said:
Hi guys, regarding the problem about rooting the original GB, it can be done, and it's not that complicated.
First of all there are a couple of things that you have to consider before starting to root.
1. Be sure that you have installed the original V20G GB ROM.
2. if you have it installed and tried different methods to root on it do a factory reset before trying this one.
3. Be absolutely sure that you have all the drives installed when working with the phone in USB debugging mode, if not install them.
4. Download SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse, after download extract the files into a folder with the same name as the archive.
5. After you extracted the files, go to C:\Windows\System32 and copy the cmd.exe to the folder where you extracted the files, in my case C:\Users\myuser\Desktop\SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse\ADB.
6. Connect the phone to the PC with Debugging mode (Enter the phone settings menu, to the Development and tick the USB debugging mode)
7. right click on cmd.exe from the ADB folder, Run as administrator, than write:
adb devices (after this command you should see your device id)
adb shell
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf,
Do not close the window, live it like that.
8. Start SuperOneClick.exe, leave the settings to the SuperOneClick as they are when it opens, click on ROOT and wait, it will say Starting ADB server..., than it will do it's job and than it will appear Waiting for device... it will say ok and that if it freezes while running psneuter do the following:
a. Turn USB Debugging OFF wait until it will appear in the window again Starting ADB server..., after that,
b. Turn USB Debugging ON, and after this trick it will start rooting.
This is the method that i did twice and it worked like a charm.
After this it will ask you to reboot the phone, DO NOT FORGET, and after the reboot click on the SuperUser icon in the phone's menu. it will aks you if you allow or deny it's access. click allow. After this you must connect to the internet via Wireless or a apn, click on the superuser icon again if you exit it, go to settings, scroll down and you will see Su Binary v.XXXX, click on that to update it, than go to market and search the super user app and update it. Also update busybox. After this you have root access and you can install a custom recovery. Also you can install your preferred Kernel if you don't like the stock one.
If you do not get the Allow Deny message the root was not completed successfully. do a factory reset and try again the same steps.
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this also works for rooting v20e european P500 gingerbread rom, so many ppl have asked about this, ffs cannot believe how a small thing can make such a diff
g0mezz said:
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf,
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Should I type the comma at the end on cmd? Can you please explain what exactly the above command does? Does it create the above file on the above filepath on device? If I typed both
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf
and
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf,
should I erase one of these files?
Without comma.
Help me for rooting Indian V20c LGP500
g0mezz said:
Hi guys, regarding the problem about rooting the original GB, it can be done, and it's not that complicated.
First of all there are a couple of things that you have to consider before starting to root.
1. Be sure that you have installed the original V20G GB ROM.
2. if you have it installed and tried different methods to root on it do a factory reset before trying this one.
3. Be absolutely sure that you have all the drives installed when working with the phone in USB debugging mode, if not install them.
4. Download SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse, after download extract the files into a folder with the same name as the archive.
5. After you extracted the files, go to C:\Windows\System32 and copy the cmd.exe to the folder where you extracted the files, in my case C:\Users\myuser\Desktop\SuperOneClickv1.9.5-ShortFuse\ADB.
6. Connect the phone to the PC with Debugging mode (Enter the phone settings menu, to the Development and tick the USB debugging mode)
7. right click on cmd.exe from the ADB folder, Run as administrator, than write:
adb devices (after this command you should see your device id)
adb shell
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf,
Do not close the window, live it like that.
8. Start SuperOneClick.exe, leave the settings to the SuperOneClick as they are when it opens, click on ROOT and wait, it will say Starting ADB server..., than it will do it's job and than it will appear Waiting for device... it will say ok and that if it freezes while running psneuter do the following:
a. Turn USB Debugging OFF wait until it will appear in the window again Starting ADB server..., after that,
b. Turn USB Debugging ON, and after this trick it will start rooting.
This is the method that i did twice and it worked like a charm.
After this it will ask you to reboot the phone, DO NOT FORGET, and after the reboot click on the SuperUser icon in the phone's menu. it will aks you if you allow or deny it's access. click allow. After this you must connect to the internet via Wireless or a apn, click on the superuser icon again if you exit it, go to settings, scroll down and you will see Su Binary v.XXXX, click on that to update it, than go to market and search the super user app and update it. Also update busybox. After this you have root access and you can install a custom recovery. Also you can install your preferred Kernel if you don't like the stock one.
If you do not get the Allow Deny message the root was not completed successfully. do a factory reset and try again the same steps.
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Hi,
Actually I want root my LG Optimus One .I have INDIA phone with official V20c Rom. Can anybody help me how to root my phone without any risk of bricking it. I have also read many thread about rooting 2.3.3 through super one click {like this one h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200167} but people were saying something about force close errors... So can anybody provide me a successful and error free method of rooting it. and Please also share me the method to unroot it.
Thanks in advance.
I've read in a topic that I can't find, that after rooting usb debugging should always be on and disabling it could cause problems. I can't remember what kind of problems. Is that true? Should I keep it enabled?
Ok im pretty sure my phone is rooted coz it said in the superuser log root-allowed so yes thnx for helping me root my phone, now install custom recovery bla blah and then rom install
Which Drivers? From where?
[QUOTE=
3. Be absolutely sure that you have all the drives installed when working with the phone in USB debugging mode, if not install them.
Thanks for the post. But i want to know which drivers? People like me do not know about this so please help. I can connect my phone via usb as i downloaded lg support tool and it installed the driver or drivers. Is that enough?
Awaiting response desperately as i am eager to root now, thanks a lot.
This is a guide for all those who want to have S-off for their HTC Desire S !!!
I will try to elaborate as much possible so that you understand this easily !
Need :
1. HTC desire S with S-ON
2. Hboot : 0.98.0000 (this the only 1 supported for now. Please check the Hboot version before you proceed else it might brick your phone)
3. No need for any drivers or anything nor HTC sync
Linux system :
I used Ubuntu 11.04. But this manual would work for all Linux Systems.
1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
2. Click on Download for Linux
3. Now download the package
4. Now go to the location where this package you have downloaded and extract it to find Alpharevx file.
5. Next take your HTC Desire S. Goto Menu>Settings>Applications>development and turn USB debugging mode on.
6. Now connect your phone to the computer and select Charge only mode.
7. Now open terminal and go to location where you have Alpharevx and type sudo ./alpharevx in the terminal.
8. It would detect your phone, show you you serial number and ask for Beta key.
9. Now on the http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ enter this serial along with selecting your model and Hboot version.
10. Press generate to get the beta key.
11. Now copy this key as it is and paste in the terminal and press enter.
12. Within 5 min your phone should be unlocked. You can see your phone restart couple of times during this period and then see that its S Off.
13. You will get a message Complete and option if you want to download Clockworkmod recovery.In case cell hangs or any issues. Start again from step 1.
14. I would suggest you say yes to it. It downloads and installs it.
15.Once you get the message that its complete. You can Unplug your phone and enjoy the Power of Android now.
Screenshot :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1310301451 (Credits : Nodeffect)
Windows : (credits : chockyT)
Note : You will need to install drivers for your phone but PC Sync should be not installed or uninstalled if installed already.
In case you have PC Sync installed...
Uninstall HTC Sync
Download the windows HTC drivers from Alpharevx's website and install
1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
2. Click on Download for Windows
3. Now download the exe
4. Now go to the location where this alpharevx.exe.
5. Next take your HTC Desire S. Goto Menu>Settings>Applications>development and turn USB debugging mode on.
6. Now connect your phone to the computer and select Charge only mode.
7. Now run this alpharevx.exe. (In case of Windows Vista and 7. Right click and run as administrator)
8. It would detect your phone, show you you serial number and ask for Beta key.
9. Now on the http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ enter this serial along with selecting your model and Hboot version.
10. Press generate to get the beta key.
11. Now copy this key as it is and paste in the alpharevx.exe box and press enter.
12. Within 5 min your phone should be unlocked. You can see your phone restart couple of times during this period and then see that its S Off.
13. You will get a message Complete and option if you want to download Clockworkmod recovery.In case cell hangs or any issues. Start again from step 1.
14. I would suggest you say yes to it. It downloads and installs it.
15. Once you get the message that its complete. You can Unplug your phone and enjoy the Power of Android now.
Guys I have tried my best to keep this explanation as simple as possible. If you have still any problems or face issues feel free to ask.
Btw finally if any1 of you wants me to create another thread for steps for flashing custom roms after S-Offing your phone which I think we already have lots at XDA. But still if you want would post a simple 1 only if people want.
Hope this thread helped
S-off your phone and enjoy !!!
vampire36 said:
7. Now open terminal and go to location where you have Alpharevx and type ./alpharevx in the terminal.
!
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ASAIK: you have to use
sudo ./alpharevx
this tool needs admin rights. When you start it without your phone will not be found. It happened to me too. Afterwards i tried sudo and it worked perfect.
I think this manual will be helpful for others
I was able to s-off my device but during the installation of clockwork mod, nothing happens. do i need to start again to step 1? thanks
I used XTC Clip so i have no idea what this is, but it seems like a very detailed and helpful guide. Will be pretty useful for newbies.
Does it work straight off the bat without having to download things such as android SDK? Thinking of getting an ubuntu live cd and using that.
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tanivula said:
Does it work straight off the bat without having to download things such as android SDK? Thinking of getting an ubuntu live cd and using that.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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YES!
Great guide!
Thanks for the great guide. It's actually almost the same as this one if you guys prefer this one better (just to share).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15486696&postcount=138
Rooting with AlphaRevX using Ubuntu:
For those who want to use Ubuntu (it's not that difficult once you get used to it):
1. Download Ubuntu from the Ubuntu site.
2. Burn image onto CD/DVD (follow instructions provided at the site. If you have Windows 7, you can simply use the Windows Disk Image Burner program).
3. Reboot computer. Allow Bootup popup menu (usually F8?).
4. Select DVD/CD-drive.
5. Wait a bit for things to load. Choose "Try" aka Live CD Mode, no need to install, unless you want Ubuntu.
6. Connect phone, making sure that Debugging Mode is enabled. Download AlphaRevx for Linux (Firefox included with Ubuntu). Keep that browser window open.
7. Extract the downloaded file and make sure it's at the root directory (in Ubuntu, that's Ubuntu/Ubuntu, if I recall correctly).
8. Search for the Terminal (Windows key pops up the search, I think; otherwise, it's the icon on the top left corner of your screen), run Terminal.
9. Type in "sudo ./alpharevx".
10. It'll provide a key. Go back to the browser window where you downloaded Alpharevx - there's a form to fill out. Type in the key. It'll generate a second key. Type that key into the Terminal.
11. Make sure it says that everything is successful. It'll ask if you want to flash Clockwork. Type in "Y".
12. Once it shows success, reboot.
Never had any permissions problems, but sudo su between step 8 and 9 if you do.
- Hope you could make a guide on how to flash custom ROMS. Thanks.
guys, having problem, stuck at downloading recovery for your phone.... how long does it takes usually? how can I end it?
Thanks for the guides. Used Ubuntu's wubi installer to get Ubuntu onto my second hard drive then just deleted it from the hard drive after I was done.
Flashing a rom is very easy. You need to make sure you have Clockwork Recovery installed which the AlphaRev X tool actually does for you.
You'll need to install titanium backup from the market to backup any apps if you want to, as all your apps will be removed when you do this.
1) Download the rom you want to install; it should be a .zip file; and put it onto the root of your sd card (this means copy it straight over into the sd card and not into any folders within it)
2) Remove the battery from your Desire S and replace it, this makes sure your phone is not fast booting when you turn it off and on.
3) Turn your phone on while holding down both the Power button and the Volume down button. This will boot you into Clockwork Recovery.
4) Using volume up and volume down to move up and down the selections, and power button to select, go to wipe data/factory reset. THIS WILL WIPE ALL YOUR DATA BUT NOT ERASE YOUR SD CARD. Follow it through.
5) Now select 'install zip from sdcard'.
6) Locate the zip file and select it using the power button. Select the option to install it.
7) Wait until its finished, then reboot the phone, you can do this by removing the battery and putting it back or selecting the reboot option.
DONE!
Hope this helped!
nodeffect said:
guys, having problem, stuck at downloading recovery for your phone.... how long does it takes usually? how can I end it?
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Definitely shouldnt take more than a few minutes, the recovery file is quite small and with your internet speed it should download in a few seconds.
You can always install recovery manually by downloading ROM manager from the market.
I made a screenshot for those who are new to Ubuntu/Linux. Hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=650642&stc=1&d=1310301451
kadettilac89 said:
ASAIK: you have to use
sudo ./alpharevx
this tool needs admin rights. When you start it without your phone will not be found. It happened to me too. Afterwards i tried sudo and it worked perfect.
I think this manual will be helpful for others
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Yup...
My mistake...
Corrected...
Thanx
ghuk said:
I was able to s-off my device but during the installation of clockwork mod, nothing happens. do i need to start again to step 1? thanks
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I mean after sometime depending on your net speed don't you get a message that Clockworkmod installed...
No you don't have to repeat all steps just check if your phone is S-off...
If so you can install Clockworkmod manually...just search in the forum for latest 1...
Hi,
I used windows version on win7 pro x64,
it worked for my DS though after 3d try.
For windows version you will NEED install Drivers for your phone but PC Synch should be not installed or uninstalled if installed already.
In my case it went 2 times not good,but 3d time - ok, but after installing of CWM shell just disareared, however after reboot I could check that CWM was successfully installed.
PS you should run alpharevx.exe with admin privileges. (rigch click on alpharevx.exe -> run as Administrator)
PPS be patient!!! I aborted the 2d try because I thoght i'ts hanging, but next time it took about 20 min till shell disapeared...
S-off with Alpharev, Root with Gingerbreak and Clockworkmod Recovery with ROM Manager, thanks to everyone involved
In case anyone needs it for windows (although it is quite straight forward), sorry if im stepping on anyones toes,
vampire36 said:
Need :
1. HTC desire S with S-ON
2. Hboot : 0.98.0000 (this the only 1 supported for now. Please check the Hboot version before you proceed else it might brick your phone)
3. No need for any drivers or anything nor HTC sync
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1, I personally did a factory reset but apparently this is not necessarily needed
2, Uninstall HTC Sync if its installed on your PC/laptop
3, download the windows HTC drivers from Alpharevx's website and install
4, download the windows version of alpharevx from the same website ensuring you fill in the necessary details and take note of the serial
5, on your phone ensure you have USB debugging ticked (Menu>settings>applications>development)
6, connect phone to computer using USB cable and select 'charge only'
7, Extract the files from the downloaded alpharevx zip package and right click the exe file and 'run as administrator'
8, Give it a few minutes and it should be S-OFFed, your phone should restart a few times and youll eventually see the S-ON will have changed to S-OFF.
9, a message will come up in alpharevx saying something about downloading clockwork, say Yes (must be connected to the internet), it wont take long at all
10, As in vampires OP if the phone hangs for too long (alpharevx suggests 15+ minutes) then restart your phone and start again, also if it says waiting for device... for ages (like my noobie error did) then see step 5.
11, once its done it will stay on the bootloader screen, just unplug your phone, reboot and jobs a good un.
12, rejoice and thank any and every member of the alpharevx team until you vommit
On that note - Thank you alpharevx team, i absolutely love you!!
FYI: I used windows 7 home premium 64 bit and it has worked, obviously lol.
If anyone wants to rewrite my pathetic guide please do
Si
The webform to have a beta key has disappeared ?
edit : nwm I need to stop drugs
I followed the guide posted by chockyT and got my Desire S S-Off on first tried using Windows 7 64bit. =)
Lyner24 said:
I followed the guide posted by chockyT and got my Desire S S-Off on first tried using Windows 7 64bit. =)
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Glad it worked I was worried it didnt make sense
Is there a way to go back to S-on after having used alpharevx? I'd like to try some custom roms, but only if then I can restore the phone to factory conditions.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Hello,
I'm a noob here at XDA and working with Android. I was wondering if z4root is a good way to root my Huawei Impulse 4G(U8800-51). If not, what is the best way to root this device?
Sent from my Huawei U8800-51 using XDA App
Ref
You can try the GUIDE
[GUIDE] ROOT and CWM Recovery for Impulse 4G
ROOT for AT&T Impulse 4G (Huawei u8800-51)
NOTE: I take no credit for SuperOneClick, or the actual guide. I simply found it, simplified it, and reposed here. Thanks goes to CLShortFuse for SuperOneClick, and all the members at XDA-Developers, specifically in the Huawei Ideos x5 forum.
Also, I am not responsible for any bricked devices, loss of data, zombie infections, Rage fits, or thermonuclear warfare caused by this guide. Oh, and also, if you succeed, your warranty is now void. PLEASE follow the instructions to a T.
This guide is for Windows PCs. I don't have any guide for Linux or Mac, sorry.
This guide will teach you how to root and install ClockWorkMod Recovery your AT&T Impulse 4G, also known as the Huawei Impulse 4G.
PRE-ROOT REQUIREMENTS:
Put the device in ADB mode (Settings\Applications\Development\check USB Debugging)
STEP 1
Plug device into computer and let the drivers install.
CHECK to make sure the ADB driver installed (Right click "Computer" and click Manage, and click Device Manager) If 'Ideos' is in 'Other Devices', you will need to start at Step 2. If 'Android Composite ADB Interface' shows up in 'Android Phone', you are good to go to Step 3)
STEP 2 (Ideos in Other Devices)
When the device was plugged in, 'CD Drive (E:\) Mobile Partner' should have popped up for AutoPlay. If it did not, check 'Computer' to see if it has. If it hasn't, unplug the device and plug it back in. Once it shows up, go back into Device Manager from Step 1 and right click 'Ideos' in 'Other Devices' and select 'Update Driver'. Click on Install Driver Manually instead of Searh Online and browse to E:\drivers. This will install the ADB drivers needed to root.
STEP 3 (ADB Drivers Installed, now to root)
Now that your device has ADB drivers installed and working, download SuperOneClick v2.1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=674200&d=1312258565
Extract all the files into a folder, and run SuperOneClick with Admin permissions (right click SuperOneClick, select Run as Administrator)
After SuperOneClick opens, simply click the 'Root' button on the top.
NOTE: It may freeze up a few times, as if it stopped responding. That is normal.
As it goes through its process, it will eventually stop and tell you 'busybox is not installed. Install?' Hit yes, and yes to all the other prompts. At the end, it will tell you that your device is now rooted. TA-DAAAAA. Reboot your device and the root is complete.
STEP 4 (CWM Time)
Download CWM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=741968&d=1317928514
Turn the device off, and press and hold Volume Up, Down and Power buttons simultaneously. The AT&T logo will pop up, and then a pink-purple screen will pop up over it. Plug the device into your computer and let the drivers install. A popup may tell you some drivers didn't install, that's ok. A single, unnamed Removable Storage device will come up; open it. Take the 'recovery.img' file in there and rename it to 'recovery-backup.img', then copy the recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-u8800.img' to the storage device. Rename it to 'recovery.img'.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to 'Safely Remove Device' before unplugging!
After unplugging, remove the battery and reinsert it, and hold Volume Up and Power buttons to boot into CWM.
There you have it, Root and CWM. I've begun toying around with ROMs, I will try to port CM7.1 to this device, along with a customized, clean version of the stock ROM. Enjoy!
WaterDuffalo
Cool thank you I will give that a try. Ill post my results.
Sent from my Huawei U8800-51 using XDA App
Root
Thank you again for the info. Everything worked perfectly! My device is now rooted. Keep me posted if you get the ROM for CM7 for this device.
iTzPeters
Impulse 4G
i messed up
as i was trying to put on the cwm recovery onto my phone and it kept messing up i accedently deleted my real recovery img and i was wondering if anyone could download there stock huawei u8800-51 recovery.img onto here so i can put it back on my phone if you need root explorer to get it you can download this one to be able to get it and put it up so i can have it...
Update!
vantien said:
You can try the GUIDE
[GUIDE] ROOT and CWM Recovery for Impulse 4G
ROOT for AT&T Impulse 4G (Huawei u8800-51)
NOTE: I take no credit for SuperOneClick, or the actual guide. I simply found it, simplified it, and reposed here. Thanks goes to CLShortFuse for SuperOneClick, and all the members at XDA-Developers, specifically in the Huawei Ideos x5 forum.
Also, I am not responsible for any bricked devices, loss of data, zombie infections, Rage fits, or thermonuclear warfare caused by this guide. Oh, and also, if you succeed, your warranty is now void. PLEASE follow the instructions to a T.
This guide is for Windows PCs. I don't have any guide for Linux or Mac, sorry.
This guide will teach you how to root and install ClockWorkMod Recovery your AT&T Impulse 4G, also known as the Huawei Impulse 4G.
PRE-ROOT REQUIREMENTS:
Put the device in ADB mode (Settings\Applications\Development\check USB Debugging)
STEP 1
Plug device into computer and let the drivers install.
CHECK to make sure the ADB driver installed (Right click "Computer" and click Manage, and click Device Manager) If 'Ideos' is in 'Other Devices', you will need to start at Step 2. If 'Android Composite ADB Interface' shows up in 'Android Phone', you are good to go to Step 3)
STEP 2 (Ideos in Other Devices)
When the device was plugged in, 'CD Drive (E:\) Mobile Partner' should have popped up for AutoPlay. If it did not, check 'Computer' to see if it has. If it hasn't, unplug the device and plug it back in. Once it shows up, go back into Device Manager from Step 1 and right click 'Ideos' in 'Other Devices' and select 'Update Driver'. Click on Install Driver Manually instead of Searh Online and browse to E:\drivers. This will install the ADB drivers needed to root.
STEP 3 (ADB Drivers Installed, now to root)
Now that your device has ADB drivers installed and working, download SuperOneClick v2.1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=674200&d=1312258565
Extract all the files into a folder, and run SuperOneClick with Admin permissions (right click SuperOneClick, select Run as Administrator)
After SuperOneClick opens, simply click the 'Root' button on the top.
NOTE: It may freeze up a few times, as if it stopped responding. That is normal.
As it goes through its process, it will eventually stop and tell you 'busybox is not installed. Install?' Hit yes, and yes to all the other prompts. At the end, it will tell you that your device is now rooted. TA-DAAAAA. Reboot your device and the root is complete.
STEP 4 (CWM Time)
Download CWM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=741968&d=1317928514
Turn the device off, and press and hold Volume Up, Down and Power buttons simultaneously. The AT&T logo will pop up, and then a pink-purple screen will pop up over it. Plug the device into your computer and let the drivers install. A popup may tell you some drivers didn't install, that's ok. A single, unnamed Removable Storage device will come up; open it. Take the 'recovery.img' file in there and rename it to 'recovery-backup.img', then copy the recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-u8800.img' to the storage device. Rename it to 'recovery.img'.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to 'Safely Remove Device' before unplugging!
After unplugging, remove the battery and reinsert it, and hold Volume Up and Power buttons to boot into CWM.
There you have it, Root and CWM. I've begun toying around with ROMs, I will try to port CM7.1 to this device, along with a customized, clean version of the stock ROM. Enjoy!
WaterDuffalo
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Do you know how to update to Gingerbread 2.3? Please reply ASAP!
vantien said:
You can try the GUIDE
[GUIDE] ROOT and CWM Recovery for Impulse 4G
ROOT for AT&T Impulse 4G (Huawei u8800-51)
NOTE: I take no credit for SuperOneClick, or the actual guide. I simply found it, simplified it, and reposed here. Thanks goes to CLShortFuse for SuperOneClick, and all the members at XDA-Developers, specifically in the Huawei Ideos x5 forum.
Also, I am not responsible for any bricked devices, loss of data, zombie infections, Rage fits, or thermonuclear warfare caused by this guide. Oh, and also, if you succeed, your warranty is now void. PLEASE follow the instructions to a T.
This guide is for Windows PCs. I don't have any guide for Linux or Mac, sorry.
This guide will teach you how to root and install ClockWorkMod Recovery your AT&T Impulse 4G, also known as the Huawei Impulse 4G.
PRE-ROOT REQUIREMENTS:
Put the device in ADB mode (Settings\Applications\Development\check USB Debugging)
STEP 1
Plug device into computer and let the drivers install.
CHECK to make sure the ADB driver installed (Right click "Computer" and click Manage, and click Device Manager) If 'Ideos' is in 'Other Devices', you will need to start at Step 2. If 'Android Composite ADB Interface' shows up in 'Android Phone', you are good to go to Step 3)
STEP 2 (Ideos in Other Devices)
When the device was plugged in, 'CD Drive (E:\) Mobile Partner' should have popped up for AutoPlay. If it did not, check 'Computer' to see if it has. If it hasn't, unplug the device and plug it back in. Once it shows up, go back into Device Manager from Step 1 and right click 'Ideos' in 'Other Devices' and select 'Update Driver'. Click on Install Driver Manually instead of Searh Online and browse to E:\drivers. This will install the ADB drivers needed to root.
STEP 3 (ADB Drivers Installed, now to root)
Now that your device has ADB drivers installed and working, download SuperOneClick v2.1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=674200&d=1312258565
Extract all the files into a folder, and run SuperOneClick with Admin permissions (right click SuperOneClick, select Run as Administrator)
After SuperOneClick opens, simply click the 'Root' button on the top.
NOTE: It may freeze up a few times, as if it stopped responding. That is normal.
As it goes through its process, it will eventually stop and tell you 'busybox is not installed. Install?' Hit yes, and yes to all the other prompts. At the end, it will tell you that your device is now rooted. TA-DAAAAA. Reboot your device and the root is complete.
STEP 4 (CWM Time)
Download CWM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=741968&d=1317928514
Turn the device off, and press and hold Volume Up, Down and Power buttons simultaneously. The AT&T logo will pop up, and then a pink-purple screen will pop up over it. Plug the device into your computer and let the drivers install. A popup may tell you some drivers didn't install, that's ok. A single, unnamed Removable Storage device will come up; open it. Take the 'recovery.img' file in there and rename it to 'recovery-backup.img', then copy the recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-u8800.img' to the storage device. Rename it to 'recovery.img'.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to 'Safely Remove Device' before unplugging!
After unplugging, remove the battery and reinsert it, and hold Volume Up and Power buttons to boot into CWM.
There you have it, Root and CWM. I've begun toying around with ROMs, I will try to port CM7.1 to this device, along with a customized, clean version of the stock ROM. Enjoy!
WaterDuffalo
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I did fine until I reached step three, run as administrator. I left the password box blank and I am getting a cannot leave password blank message. My computer is not password protected. Any ideas? I am running windows xp.
outlaw4550
vantien said:
You can try the GUIDE
[GUIDE] ROOT and CWM Recovery for Impulse 4G
ROOT for AT&T Impulse 4G (Huawei u8800-51)
NOTE: I take no credit for SuperOneClick, or the actual guide. I simply found it, simplified it, and reposed here. Thanks goes to CLShortFuse for SuperOneClick, and all the members at XDA-Developers, specifically in the Huawei Ideos x5 forum.
Also, I am not responsible for any bricked devices, loss of data, zombie infections, Rage fits, or thermonuclear warfare caused by this guide. Oh, and also, if you succeed, your warranty is now void. PLEASE follow the instructions to a T.
This guide is for Windows PCs. I don't have any guide for Linux or Mac, sorry.
This guide will teach you how to root and install ClockWorkMod Recovery your AT&T Impulse 4G, also known as the Huawei Impulse 4G.
PRE-ROOT REQUIREMENTS:
Put the device in ADB mode (Settings\Applications\Development\check USB Debugging)
STEP 1
Plug device into computer and let the drivers install.
CHECK to make sure the ADB driver installed (Right click "Computer" and click Manage, and click Device Manager) If 'Ideos' is in 'Other Devices', you will need to start at Step 2. If 'Android Composite ADB Interface' shows up in 'Android Phone', you are good to go to Step 3)
STEP 2 (Ideos in Other Devices)
When the device was plugged in, 'CD Drive (E:\) Mobile Partner' should have popped up for AutoPlay. If it did not, check 'Computer' to see if it has. If it hasn't, unplug the device and plug it back in. Once it shows up, go back into Device Manager from Step 1 and right click 'Ideos' in 'Other Devices' and select 'Update Driver'. Click on Install Driver Manually instead of Searh Online and browse to E:\drivers. This will install the ADB drivers needed to root.
STEP 3 (ADB Drivers Installed, now to root)
Now that your device has ADB drivers installed and working, download SuperOneClick v2.1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=674200&d=1312258565
Extract all the files into a folder, and run SuperOneClick with Admin permissions (right click SuperOneClick, select Run as Administrator)
After SuperOneClick opens, simply click the 'Root' button on the top.
NOTE: It may freeze up a few times, as if it stopped responding. That is normal.
As it goes through its process, it will eventually stop and tell you 'busybox is not installed. Install?' Hit yes, and yes to all the other prompts. At the end, it will tell you that your device is now rooted. TA-DAAAAA. Reboot your device and the root is complete.
STEP 4 (CWM Time)
Download CWM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=741968&d=1317928514
Turn the device off, and press and hold Volume Up, Down and Power buttons simultaneously. The AT&T logo will pop up, and then a pink-purple screen will pop up over it. Plug the device into your computer and let the drivers install. A popup may tell you some drivers didn't install, that's ok. A single, unnamed Removable Storage device will come up; open it. Take the 'recovery.img' file in there and rename it to 'recovery-backup.img', then copy the recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-u8800.img' to the storage device. Rename it to 'recovery.img'.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to 'Safely Remove Device' before unplugging!
After unplugging, remove the battery and reinsert it, and hold Volume Up and Power buttons to boot into CWM.
There you have it, Root and CWM. I've begun toying around with ROMs, I will try to port CM7.1 to this device, along with a customized, clean version of the stock ROM. Enjoy!
WaterDuffalo
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Hi, I know this post is old, but I got one U8800-51 with damaged charge port and I couldn't find any root strategy using some root APK. I've used KingRoot, KingoRoot, Poot (with Ministro libraries), FramaRoot, TowelRoot, z4root, GingerBreak and nothing happens. Always says "Error". I'm using Android Froyo 2.2 in that phone.
I regret reliving this old post, but I do it out of mere necessity. I live in Venezuela and this mobile phone here is still common.
I see as a last resort repair the charge port, but for now I do not have the necessary resources.
I appreciate the help you can give me.
Hi, first of all this is my first contribution to the forum. I've been using the resources until now but i wanted to contribute with something. This is not my development, and only gathered the information and put it here, so thanks to all the guys who help me in the first place.
I bought the Homesync waiting more from the device, and i now the device has so much potential but has been wasted for samgsung, they havent give a real update to the device and they left it at Android 4.2.2, with little support to apps in the store, with no suppor for multiwindow, and other things they could make for this device to success. Well, what we can do i to root it so we can gain access to other apps, and apps from independent markets or developers.
Requeriments:
1) Set your devide to a MJ3 ROM, either updating it or downgrading it from a stock ROM. You can get it from sammobile here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24442. I had to use Odin to downgrade to Stock Rom MJ3. If you dont know how to use Odin, in the same link you can read how to do it. Why MJ3? Because that ROM is working with root process im doing here.
2) After with the MJ3 ROM up and running. From your PC, do the following: download the superuser folder from the attachment below.
3) This part is thanks to the user K1MU, you can see his work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 ,before you try using this rooting program, you'll need to have the USB drivers installed for the homesync. Download here if you cant see your homesync when connected to the microUSB port.
http://developer.samsung.com/android/tools-sdks/Samsung-Android-USB-Driver-for-Windows;jsessionid=1cG8Jw2NLJgzwXpG3RhBjQ5tQLGMQTVw2xwJxQld0yyKlG6psQ1W!-2096422745
4) The next thing you must do is to enable USB debugging on your phone. Go to "Settings", "More...", then "Developer Options".
If "Developer Options" doesn't appear, then you'll need to enable it - go to "Settings", "More", "About Phone". Scroll down so the "Build Number" is visible, then tap on that several times until developer mode is enabled. In Developer Options, make sure "USB Debugging" is checkmarked.
5) Make sure that your computer is allowed to use USB debugging on your homesync. To do this, unplug your phone and unlock it. Then, plug in the USB cable. If you see an "Alllow USB debugging?" window pop up, tap on the "Always allow from this computer" to check it, then tap OK. If you don't see that popup, it's OK, you should be OK to proceed. This is going to appear in the Homesync.
6) Then you need to unpack the attached ZIP file somewhere onto your PC. You should have the following when done:
- a file called "install.bat"
- a file called "install.sh"
- a folder called "files"
7) Double click on the "install.bat" to run the root. It will root and reboot your phone. Once that's done, you're rooted!
The first thing that the install script will ask you is whether or not to install Busybox. Busybox is a program that provides a fairly extensive set of Linux shell utilities that a Unix user would expect to see. If you're not going to be using the shell (terminal emulator or adb shell) then you may not want to install Busybox. You may, however, find that some root-required utilities assume that Busybox is installed. If SuperSU asks you to update the su binary, choose the "Normal" method. If SuperSU asks you about disabling Knox, allow it. This exploit will NOT set the Knox Warranty Void flag. It will set the "Custom" flag, but that's nothing to worry about. While you're running this, you'll need to keep the phone awake and watch both the computer running the rooting script and your phone. You shouldn't unplug the phone unless you're prompted by the rooting script. Leave it connected until it's done.
8) In this point you will be rooted and ready to boom your Homesync.
I think i will be expanding this post, but for now this is it. Everything works fine with the phone using the homesync app.
Root Samsung Homesync gt-b9150
Hi everybody, Samsung homesync is root with Kingroot, that´s all, thanks/Hola a todos, el Samsung Homesync se rootea con Kingroot, es todo, gracias.