Root my Motorola xoom wifi help! - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can someone guide me to the file to root my Motorola xoom please. I try to look for the one click root, but the file is not there. Thank you for your help
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infamazz said:
Can someone guide me to the file to root my Motorola xoom please. I try to look for the one click root, but the file is not there. Thank you for your help
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There is no working one click method for rooting the Xoom, but if you can follow instructions and take the time and care to prepare, you can do it pretty easily. For everything you probably need, go to the Xoom Heaven thread in General: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209341
And in particular, you could use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
Take your time and don't worry too much...the Xoom is very hard to brick. Print the instructions.
Practice booting into recovery and using the volume buttons for navigation.
Good luck!

THANK YOU!
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I can vouch for okantomi, he helped me through rooting my Xoom. I was pretty hesitant to take the plunge, but if you take your time and follow guides letter for letter you should not have a problem. There are lots of people willing to help out if you do run into issues.
Enjoy

this is hard, i rooted my htc evo 4g. i think this is a little harder. to scard to mess my xoom. what ever happen to the one click root?

infamazz said:
this is hard, i rooted my htc evo 4g. i think this is a little harder. to scard to mess my xoom. what ever happen to the one click root?
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The hardest part is actually setting up your pc for adb. Once you have downloaded all of the drivers, and the android sdk and the java jdk, etc...and make sure you have your fastboot and CWM recovery image files in your platform tools (or tools) folder, you just need to connect your Xoom and follow the steps. Don't worry, you'll get it.
On edit: you could try the much quicker adb setup linked to in this post. Please note that I haven't tried it myself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18072572&postcount=50

Really OP, as long as you follow directions and know a bit about computers, you'll have *zero* problems. It feels so good to successfully root a device for the first time, too. Totally worth it, promise.

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[Q] Will there every be a one-click root for Xoom?

Just wondering because it's a pain for me to get to a computer and download the stuff I need. My computer caught fire and I have to get another and I don't like asking people to use their laptops so I can download things.
gqstatus0685 said:
Just wondering because it's a pain for me to get to a computer and download the stuff I need. My computer caught fire and I have to get another and I don't like asking people to use their laptops so I can download things.
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You need a pc to run the fastboot commands...don't see if ever happening.
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What do you mean? There is a one-click method for the Evo. I understand I'd need a pc but if I can download one file and do a one click unlock and root it would be awesome. One file to complete the whole process. It wouldn't be a pain to borrow a laptop from someone to download one thing.
If I root now I have to download SDK, this & that. I moved so I don't live that close to my friends. I only have an iPad and Xoom as my source of internet.
I think for a one click we would need the source code to honeycomb
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Personally I wouldn't want to one click the xoom, I learned a lot about the xoom while trying to root it and I now feel comfortable tinkering with it as a result. I wanted one click with my cell but at 600 bucks I want to know what makes the xoom tick and be knowledgeable enough to restore it if I need to. The root methods available now aren't difficult at all.
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You mean like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
This is for 3.0, but it's one-click unlock, root, unroot, and relock.
siscim23 said:
You mean like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196
This is for 3.0, but it's one-click unlock, root, unroot, and relock.
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But it does require a pc to work.
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That's for 3.0 and not 3.1. It's obvious that I would need a computer.
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Its relativly easy to make a one click mthod and the old one just needs the rigt images put in the right place, all the commands are the same.
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That's for 3.0 and not 3.1. It's obvious that I would need a computer.
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I must have read it wrong then, i thought you were having problems getting a computer. The way i read it, you were looking for a one-click method to run from your xoom. Sorry, if i would have read it right, i would have answer correctly. There is currently no way to one click root 3.1. In all honesty i hope one never comes. I understand your problem, but people need to learn to do things. One clicks are the reason we have 762 threads that start with "bricked".
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I must have read it wrong then, i thought you were having problems getting a computer. The way i read it, you were looking for a one-click method to run from your xoom. Sorry, if i would have read it right, i would have answer correctly. There is currently no way to one click root 3.1. In all honesty i hope one never comes. I understand your problem, but people need to learn to do things. One clicks are the reason we have 762 threads that start with "bricked".
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I completely agree. Rooting teaches people how to use fastboot and adb correctly, good things to know.
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gqstatus0685 said:
That's for 3.0 and not 3.1. It's obvious that I would need a computer.
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Yeah, and you said it wouldn't be a pain to borrow a laptop to download one thing. If your computer caught fire, are you sure you want to tinker with your Xoom?

Multiple root methods -- which is the most recommended now?

I've run across a three or so Thunderbolt root methods now, and I'm wondering which is the best way to do it now. I'm purchasing my TB this weekend after a long decision making process, so I figured I'd become knowledgeable about the root process before I get it. Thanks!
My vote goes for the manual root method. Helps with understanding what's involved in rooting our phones.
Let's say we already know what's going on with our phone, just need to root on the go.... Then what?
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+1 for manual root. As long as you follow the guide to the letter you should have no issues. When I did it, I thought I was having a problem, but then I realized I was trying to repeat a step. Just take your time and you'll be fine.
There is only one root method, however automated versions exist.
Many cases of the automated one failing and causing problems.
+1 manual
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My vote goes for the manual root method. Helps with understanding what's involved in rooting our phones.
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+1 to that. There is also an auto root. you have to login to androidcentral.com, but much simpler if that is what you are looking for.
Thunderbolt Auto Root
Perhaps I'll manual root. I'm still on my Droid and I did the SBF root when 2.2 wasn't rooted yet. But I've never rooted in ADB before.
I just set up ADB on my new computer in preparation. Perhaps I'll read the guide in advance. RootzWiki guide the best idea?
What are the complications of the auto root? I'm just curious.
Thanks for this guys! My Bolt is due to arrive next week and this is just the info I was looking for.
dreamcaster012 said:
Perhaps I'll manual root. I'm still on my Droid and I did the SBF root when 2.2 wasn't rooted yet. But I've never rooted in ADB before.
I just set up ADB on my new computer in preparation. Perhaps I'll read the guide in advance. RootzWiki guide the best idea?
What are the complications of the auto root? I'm just curious.
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This is slightly outdated method, but the instructions are laid out very nicely. Upgrade with one of the latest radio's that have been released.
Android Police
Thunderbolt Radio Thread
Radio Files
Seanren78 said:
This is slightly outdated method, but the instructions are laid out very nicely. Upgrade with one of the latest radio's that have been released.
Android Police
Thunderbolt Radio Thread
Radio Files
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Use my version in the dev forum, I update it more than I do the Android police post
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There is only one root method
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+1 you took the words right out of my mouth.
Automated teaches you nothing=useless.
+1 for manual method. jcase's step by step instructions led me to success. i prefer the control the manual process provides.
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Use my version in the dev forum, I update it more than I do the Android police post
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Good Point. I couldn't find the thread. Much respect to you jcase.
Autoroot worked just fine for me. I have no idea what problems people are having with it but I suspect they're caused by not reading and following the instructions carefully.

Newcomers please read me, a helpful little guide

While I'm seeing an influx of new comers to the MyTouch4G section, most likely due to newer phones coming out and picking these up cheap.
I'd like to remind you of a couple of things prior to just jumping in and rooting your phone.
Disclaimer: i am not a mod or an admin, just a humble "helper outer"
First Things First.​Rooting one's phone is not to be taken lightly. When you root your phone to are basically giving your self SU access to the /system files of your phone. While this allows for GREAT expansion of the devices capabilities, you need to under stand that it can also brick your device in a heart beat. I know a guy who lives in St.Louis who said all he did was flash a custom font, via an application, on his rooted droid 2 and it bricked. You need to read, and understand what you are getting into. Because when the rubber meets the road you are the only one who can save your phone.
Secondly and just as important as anything else else.​please install the ADB drivers at a minimum. TrueBlue_Drew has put together a very simple walk-through with video for this http://bit.ly/q7MP9t. Please take the time to learn the basic commands and what they do.
Third, and this can prevent some headaches down the road​please go and check which eMMC chipset you have. Our phones where made in two different places, and have two different Chip set serial numbers. One of them is problematic and one of them is pretty safe. Please take time to verify which chipset you have prior to flashing anything. And yes it can be done without root access [http://bit.ly/y2zmdr]. Please see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
Fourth, and this is where the rubbers meets the road. ​A)
You need to decide which root method is for you. There are two different proven methods out there. One is known as the root.sh method. This is the simplest method. the long and short of it is this. You download a packet, extract a folder to your SD Cards root directory. Then you download, install and run a program called VISIONary. after you do that you enter a simple command or two to run the script in the extracted folder. you can find that method here root.sh method now this method will work to turn your phone into a rooted s-off phone. and is super easy i used this method to root my phone with s-off before i even left the T-Mobile store when i bought the devices. However it only turns off the security flags. IF you flash the PD15IMG to return to a stock fashion it will remove all SU rights.
B)
the second method is a bit more entailed but completely removes the security flags. IT's called ./gfree method. Now you need to be careful because this will root a phone with a bad eMMC chipset. Meaning it will be easier for you to brick your device. If that happens you own a 200-500 USD paper weight. And as of currently there is no sure fire way to recover from it. you can find more on that method here ./gfree rooting method.
c)
ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE STOCK 2.3.4 (GINGERBREAD) ROM
you must downgrade to 2.2.1 before you can root your phone.
Please see this link http://bit.ly/rugejM.
d)
if you do not know what you are doing i would advise against the OneClickRoot for rooting ANY phone. It's a simple path to enable someone with no knowledge to root their device.
We are glad you have chosen to make XDA your source for all of your hacker needs. But please take some time and read and study prior to doing anything. We'd hate to see you root and brick your phone because you over looked something.
the Q&A section is used for just that Questions and Answers
the Accessory section is for just that Accessories devoted to the HTC Glacier
the Development Section is just that a section where you can find ROMS, Kernels, hacker, and PC/Mac/Linux guides
the App section is just that a place for us to talk about add ons and applications
everything else falls under the general section.
hope you enjoy your stay here.
Finally, and i wanted to post this separately
please do not be afraid of the search button or Google. Chances are if you've encountered a problem, or have a question. Someone has already asked it, or solved it.
Please watch this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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that is what is encouraged, unless you want a $500 brick.
saranhai said:
that is what is encouraged, unless you want a $500 brick.
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So I got that, plus the bad display!!! Do I call T-Mobile?
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Thank you this is very helpful! I just got replacement mt4g due to the bad emmc chip failing and it had the 2.3.4 on it. And it was a pain finding all the info plus the bad info people was giving out to root my phone. So now all new and replacement mt4g's are shipping with 2.3.4 on them, my mother just got a free mt4g and it had 2.3.4 already on it.
CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
Thanks for this. So your saying not to root at all if you have the "bad" chipset?
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If it does go bad there is good chance you can exchange it just don't tell them anything about you rooted the phone. I sent my phone in rooted with S off with a different problem and had no problem getting an exchange now I have this 2.3.4 which is not too bad but still figuring out the downgrade process I miss all the privileges with being rooted.
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If it does go bad there is good chance you can exchange it just don't tell them anything about you rooted the phone. I sent my phone in rooted with S off with a different problem and had no problem getting an exchange now I have this 2.3.4 which is not too bad but still figuring out the downgrade process I miss all the privileges with being rooted.
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+1 on replacing with no problem.
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Rooted and downgraded with this guide. Thanks SOO MUCH!!!
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This thread should probably be stickied.
chem.manish said:
This thread should probably be stickied.
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You could PM a local admin/mod and they could do that if they see fit.
Great guide! It helped me with several questions I had, I was even able to check if I had a bad eMMC, I'm lucky I have the good one \o/
My phone came with 2.3.4, I really want to root to remove all the junk that comes preinstalled.
I have a question, if I used the root.sh method (which seems the safest), after downgrading of course. If I flash a rooted stock 2.3.4 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264704
Would I loose my S-OFF? Also to install the ClockworkMod recovery, is it the same way as other phones? ex can I just install it using the ROM manager?
Also is it really necessary to flash the engineering bootloader?
thanks for this great tutorial!
Salvy said:
Would I loose my S-OFF? Also to install the ClockworkMod recovery, is it the same way as other phones? ex can I just install it using the ROM manager?
Also is it really necessary to flash the engineering bootloader?
thanks for this great tutorial!
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Once you have s-off, you will keep s-off until you manually turn it to s-on. So to answer your question.
No if you flash the rooted 2.3.4 of the stock OS you will keep s-off.
Yes you can flash it via the recovery image, without any problems. Just make sure to do a back up first.
It's not really needed, but encouraged as you can flash specific sections of the OS, or recovery image if needed.
Thank you very much for your help!
Everything went smoothly, now I'm in 2.3.4 rooted with bloat and ad free ^_^
The root.sh method didn't work for me though, but gfree worked like a charm (was kind of scared using it, but since I already checked my eMMC was good, I went ahead and worked perfectly!)
Thanks for your help!
thanks for help
Thanks, very useful information for mytouch 4g owners
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Great guide! Thanks!
nice starting guide for new mytouch 4g users hoping to root to read!
Thanks for the info!

Rooting MT4G In 3 Minutes!

Months ago I had so many problems rooting my MT4G. Recently, I decided to load the stock rom on my phone, just to root it all over again. I was able to do it in about 3 minutes! Here we go...
The following prerequisites can be found by searching/googling the forums.
1.) need VisionARY r14 .apk file
2.) need MyTouchRootingFiles (zip containing hboot_dhd.nb0, root.sh, and wpx.ko)
3.) download and install Android Terminal Emulator from Android Market
Ok, now that we got that out of the way, here are the instructions.
1.) Install VisionARY to your phone
2.) Unzip the MyTouchRootingFiles file to your computer, then copy the unzipped folder called ROOT to the root of your sdcard using usb cable
3.) While phone is NOT connected to computer, start VisionARY. Press the TEMP ROOT option to gain temporary root access. Exit VisionARY.
4.) Start Terminal Emulator and type the following, hitting enter after each line
SU
CD /SDCARD/ROOT
SH ROOT.SH​5.) After rebooting, start VisionARY again, and gain TEMP ROOT once again
6.) Wait a few minutes (this is very important, don't rush), then press ATTEMPT PERM ROOT, your phone will reboot
7.) After rebooting, start Terminal Emulator and simply type SU. If you get the "#", you have rooted your phone!
Now you can explore the Android world by installing custom roms created by the community. You may want to research how to backup your device before starting to flash roms.
Good luck!
This will only work if you have the good eMMC chip set W/ 2.2.x. And it's a pretty well known method of rooting phones. Heck i have this method in my signature from when i posted the same thing months ago.
You do know this method only works for froyo 2.2. Now a days mostly everyone is on gingerbread 2.3. Gingerbread bread updated device is more complex to root. It requires you to downgrade then root.
When I started rooting mt4g's this is the method I used and it took me about 3 to 5 minutes as well. This is also without using a pc. Everything done from the device. Its not as easy now though.
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coupetastic-droid said:
You do know this method only works for froyo 2.2. Now a days mostly every is on gingerbread 2.3. Gingerbread bread updated device os more complex to root. It requires you to downgrade the root.
When I started rooting mt4g's this the method I used and it took me about 3 to 5 minutes as well. This is also without using a pc. Everything done from the device. Its not as easy now though.
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Yup, I'm aware. But anytime you get a MT4G from Tmo, it's still coming with 2.2... My instructions were basically for people that have had their Mt4g, but were afraid to root...
Chicago T said:
Yup, I'm aware. But anytime you get a MT4G from Tmo, it's still coming with 2.2... My instructions were basically for people that have had their Mt4g, but were afraid to root...
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Not true. There are more threads than i care to count. That is coming with 2.3. That's the #1 reason i put together my "newcomers" thread. with these very same directions. Along with a link to check the eMMC, and install the ADB drivers.
this was just posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290946
neidlinger said:
Not true. There are more threads than i care to count. That is coming with 2.3. That's the #1 reason i put together my "newcomers" thread. with these very same directions. Along with a link to check the eMMC, and install the ADB drivers.
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I actually referenced your thread to a friend.good work on it.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
dont work for me :/
l2afa said:
dont work for me :/
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This is exactly my point. This thread will confuse alot of people.
I bet you're on gingerbread 2.3.
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coupetastic-droid said:
This is exactly my point. This thread will confuse alot of people.
I bet you're on gingerbread 2.3.
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Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
l2afa said:
Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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Then the method posted should work just fine.
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l2afa said:
Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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Search the forums on how to check your eMMC chip. (I'd post the link, but i'm on my way to work & don't have it off hand. If you really can't find it, PM me & I'll find it.) Long story short, this method may not work, depending on the type of eMMC in your phone. You will
need to root via the gfree method, also available in the xda forums. Mackster248 has a great tutorial on YouTube.
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Mr.Highway said:
I actually referenced your thread to a friend.good work on it.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
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Thank you sir. Much obliged
l2afa said:
dont work for me :/
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Check out my "new comers" thread in my signature.
cbutt said:
Search the forums on how to check your eMMC chip. (I'd post the link, but i'm on my way to work & don't have it off hand. If you really can't find it, PM me & I'll find it.) Long story short, this method may not work, depending on the type of eMMC in your phone. You will
need to root via the gfree method, also available in the xda forums. Mackster248 has a great tutorial on YouTube.
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Finaly i root with gfree method, omg with XDA Team and resources thanks to all specialy neidlinger
l2afa said:
Finaly i root with gfree method, omg with XDA Team and resources thanks to all specialy neidlinger
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Hey no problem. The android community is about knowledge-fully (if that's even a word) helping each other. And i know we all have to start somewhere.
Glad you got it working. Happy flashing!
It's a fast process if you know what your doing. Even if you don't it can still take only 10 minutes with downgrading
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Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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I used the method posted on the Cyanogen wiki at wiki[dot]cyanogenmod[dot]com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_HTC_Glacier
It says to uninstall VISIONary. VISIONary didnt work for me either.
I have tried this sooo many times.. First it was r14.. Then I heard it had to be r11.. At any rate... I never got a root.. Never got a rom.. Never got any success..
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funny thing i have tried all the hethods to. And now i get unknown user root. how do i get pass tht????

[Q] Rooting and more

Ok first off, I want to say that yes I have looked at countless threads explaining and asking the same thing, and none of them have been very useful. Maybe that's my fault, maybe it's just want I'm use to in the past. So I want to apologize to people who see my thread and go "Uuugh another retard". I don't want to be a retard or a jerk or anything of the above, but I just feel like nothing in the forums for this phone is as clear or well formulated as the phones I've dealt with in the past on XDA and I don't know why that is. Maybe I just haven't really learned anything from my past experiences
I have the HTC One X (duh) AT&T at software version 1.85, and I'd like to root it and do whatever else I need to do to get to the point of being able to load custom ROMs. My issue is that even after reading several threads, including the ones specifically about rooting version 1.85, I have no idea what to do. I've rooted phones in the past and never had this much trouble understanding instructions, and I think it's just because in the past the guides have always been extremely clear and explicitly stated what I needed, where I got it, how to load it, and how to use it. I've only done a few phones in the past, HTC Inspire, HTC Tilt 2, and an LG model that I've forgotten the name of.
So ok, here is this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296 What exactly am I supposed to do here, because to be honest the instructions there are terrible. I read through probably fifteen pages of that thread, and felt like an idiot because no one else needed help even starting. So I started looking around, and I found some other posts asking for help, but everyone had seemed to actually have gotten past the initial point. For me, I can't even properly download the su file because it has no file type and Windows is all **** you buddy give it a file type (I just called it a zip file so I could at least have it downloaded.) I also looked at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284 thread, and I understand what to do here but from my understanding I should be rooted first so that's a problem yes?
So could someone please assist me with a properly designated and clear set of instructions on how to get my phone to the phase where I can do more with it?
I fully understand if no one wishes to help me, or if this exact issue has really come up before. I've been looking for awhile and just haven't had any luck at all. Thank you for your help if you wish to help, and thank you even if you don't. Have a wonderful day.
I rooted mine with by "faking" an ota update.. that is you have to go to att update (go to settings and scroll all the way down) and from the console push some files to the phone via adb and then hit "update" in the phone.. I can't remember the thread though...
Hope that helps...
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Darb were you on 2.20 or 1.85?
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darb1985 said:
I rooted mine with by "faking" an ota update.. that is you have to go to att update (go to settings and scroll all the way down) and from the console push some files to the phone via adb and then hit "update" in the phone.. I can't remember the thread though...
Hope that helps...
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OP has linked the correct thread for rooting 1.85. The only working method, AFAIK.
I was completely new to the Android universe and also had problems getting started, but it helped when I figured out what ADB was.
http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html
Basically, what you want to do (per the thread you linked to : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296)
FIRST - install ADB!
Then :
- pull the SIM card (i didn't do this, but I'm just reiterating the insturctions on that page )
- do a factory reset
- do not connect to the internet after factory reset. Just go into settings and enable USB debugging, and plug the phone into your computer's USB port.
NOW, you can (via USB and the ADB tool which you've researched from my link above) run the commands from that thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296). So open up a command prompt (start->run->cmd on a Windows machine) and just type everything you see in the instructions in that thread. Doesn't particularly matter if you don't knwo what each command does as long as you follow them faithfully
I'd be happy to walk you through it. Your on the right track though. It'll have to be later tonight though. Pm me and I can get with you after 9pm mountain standard.
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Scavar said:
For me, I can't even properly download the su file because it has no file type and Windows is all **** you buddy give it a file type (I just called it a zip file so I could at least have it downloaded.)
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After its downloaded, will Windows let you rename the file so there is no file extension? My Windows XP system will allow it, so if you're on Windows 7, I'm not sure what the fix is.
Also, the root guide assumes you have some knowledge of ADB. As it seems your are pretty lost, I'm assuming you don't. Gunny's guide has some ADB basics (although I've been told even this starter guide is missing a few basics):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754018
I rooted back on 1.73, so a different method. But I'll try to help as much as I can.
Also, if you haven't already seen my index thread, its got all the resources posted in Development, in an organized list. Your issue right now doesn't seem to be finding the right threads. But you may find it useful once you get unstuck from the root process, at least:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
EDIT: Wow, you got 3 people trying to help you, all posting at the same minute. Must be your lucky day! lol
1.85.. for 2+ there is no root method I think..
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Thank you everyone! Wow.
So I'm reading up and doing my best to soak up the information. I found adb and have that downloaded, and I'm reading up on how it works. After looking at it and reading about it I realized that I've actually used it before and had no idea it was the same thing (that was on my older install of windows and when I was messing with my Inspire). I will hopefully later tonight be able to actually go through the process of trying to get all of this done to my phone. I will update once I'm home!
Scavar said:
Thank you everyone! Wow.
So I'm reading up and doing my best to soak up the information. I found adb and have that downloaded, and I'm reading up on how it works. After looking at it and reading about it I realized that I've actually used it before and had no idea it was the same thing (that was on my older install of windows and when I was messing with my Inspire). I will hopefully later tonight be able to actually go through the process of trying to get all of this done to my phone. I will update once I'm home!
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Glad u getting it
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EDIT: Wow, you got 3 people trying to help you, all posting at the same minute. Must be your lucky day! lol[/QUOTE]
Cause most of us are board and waiting for new kernel update for CM10. and also cause the HOX forum has the nicest people in xda!
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EDIT: Wow, you got 3 people trying to help you, all posting at the same minute. Must be your lucky day! lol
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Cause most of us are board and waiting for new kernel update for CM10. and also cause the HOX forum has the nicest people in xda!
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True...
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I was going to try doing stuff tonight, but as you can see it's 1:30am EST Later than I thought! Tomorrow evening it is for experimentation time! Thanks again guys for the leads.
Woot got root
Thanks to subarudroid and all the info from you guys, I finally managed to get rooted and my bootloader unlocked! It took forever as I had some issues along the way, but it got done. Hell yeah.
Now I just to find I want to use
Scavar said:
Thanks to subarudroid and all the info from you guys, I finally managed to get rooted and my bootloader unlocked! It took forever as I had some issues along the way, but it got done. Hell yeah.
Now I just to find I want to use
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No problem scavar. All ways happy to help!
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