Uninstalling busybox - Verizon Droid Charge

Since nobody bothered to respond to my other post, I'm just re-posting... I need to get busybox off of my phone. Root Checker says it's still installed, but I've odined the factory ed1 rom twice now. How did I get busybox off? And for those of you who are going to ask why? So I can send it in without getting hit with the $499 charge for voiding the warranty.
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Jborch8 said:
Since nobody bothered to respond to my other post, I'm just re-posting... I need to get busybox off of my phone. Root Checker says it's still installed, but I've odined the factory ed1 rom twice now. How did I get busybox off? And for those of you who are going to ask why? So I can send it in without getting hit with the $499 charge for voiding the warranty.
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I just said this in the other thread:
IMO I don't think it matters honestly, they're not gonna run root checker at the factory... all they want to see is that it powers on and works and there's no physical damage, if they see something glaringly obvious like a custom rom or the superuser app then yeah they'll ding you for it
as for removing it without root I wouldn't know, if you knew how to decompile/recompile rom packages you could remove it from the Odin package then flash it.. also it's in the market, maybe try uninstalling it from there or under 'all' applications tab in applications settings

I don't know how extensive the process is that they go through with checking the phones, which is why I wanted to make sure it was not on there. I suppose if I'm not getting a lot of replies, then I'll assume it's really not that big of a deal and just leave it on the phone. Thanks for the reply.

Remove it from sd card while you are working on it.

bwheelies said:
Remove it from sd card while you are working on it.
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use root explorer to delete system/xbin/busybox I would imagine Odin would do it for you. Im pretty sire that app your using Is installing busybox. Delete busybox manually with root exp. Then use that app to see if it reinstalls it!
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Did you reformat with the pit file too? If so I don't see how there could be any remnants after that...

As I said in the other thread, after doing all of that, if anything is there, then it came in the default rom.

I odined using both the pit, and (supposedly) the stock ed1 rom. And then I updated with the OTA to ee4. Busybox still remains. Just so everyone knows, I am not rooted, so I can't access the system files. I wanted to stay stock.

If you used the pit and stock odin, you're fine.
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The app you are using is installing busybox in the system/bin folder. Dont use the root checker app after you Odin stock if you dont want busybox. I just deleted busybox from both system/xbin and system/bin, used root checker and busybox reinstalled to system/bin.
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2.2.20 update unrooted me, help

So I just bought my Droid 2 the other day and could not resist the temptation to root it. Well, that process was easy enough through tutorials on here, but now i've stumbled upon a problem. When I awoke this morning, there was a notification to update to 2.2.20 (i had rooted it with 2.2.19).
No serious issues here... the update went fine and no bricking or anything. I still have all my apps and my current phone version is 2.2.20. My problem is that I lost the root-enabled features! superuser permissions is still an app, but the apps that access root are unable to (barnacle, setCPU, etc).
I'm not sure if this is as simple as going through the process again, or since it's been rooted do i need to do something different this time? I'm somewhat familiar with UNIX so i shouldn't need a fully dumby-proof explanation, but I'm not familiar enough where a barebone explanation will do it either. If anyone can help it'd be great. No rush though, phone still works i just really miss my wifi tether!
I think you can reroot using the same method
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happened to me too earlier this week, just reroot with the same method
awesome. Thanks for the quick replies! :-D
How do you unroot the droid 2?
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jmjbear said:
How do you unroot the droid 2?
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Install an update or do the .sbf recovery.
Alternatively, go in /system/bin and remove su and busybox and restore any removed system apps, as long as you haven't done any changes
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Rooted???

I'm having a really hard time with the rooting of this phone ... I can't get the update.zip to wrk. All it does is starts to unpack the files then goes to a screen with a triangle over the android guy then I have to do a battery pull !!! I keep reading and can't figure out what I'm doing wrong
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Get z4root off here and run it. It will hang up the first time. Pull the battery and restart your phone. Then run z4root again. This time it will root your phone.
Just when you think you have it idiot proof, they come out with a better idiot.
I've tried it it hangs everytime even after a battery pull
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Igotno said:
I'm having a really hard time with the rooting of this phone ... I can't get the update.zip to wrk. All it does is starts to unpack the files then goes to a screen with a triangle over the android guy then I have to do a battery pull !!! I keep reading and can't figure out what I'm doing wrong
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You need to be more specific, there are different steps to take if you're working from 2.1-update1 or 2.2, sounds to me like you're following steps for customizing 2.1-update1 when you should be upgrading to 2.2, check out the link in my signature - should be pretty helpful...
Igotno said:
I've tried it it hangs everytime even after a battery pull
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If the second time around it takes a few seconds fir it to finish. If thats not working try super one click on xda.
Just when you think you have it idiot proof, they come out with a better idiot.
built2rail said:
If the second time around it takes a few seconds fir it to finish. If thats not working try super one click on xda.
Just when you think you have it idiot proof, they come out with a better idiot.
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This would be if you're trying to root from 2.1-update1
just use super one click, it is more reliable i have found.
and i had the same issue with the screen sitting at the android guy with exclamation point.
if you hit the home button again i believe the screen comes back and you can see the messages and the recovery menu.
I'm running 2.2 .... No the home key didn't take me back to recovery had to battery pull each time...I used super one click and it said it was successful but I'm not seeing that I have anymore control or access to stuff!!!
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Igotno said:
I'm running 2.2 .... No the home key didn't take me back to recovery had to battery pull each time...I used super one click and it said it was successful but I'm not seeing that I have anymore control or access to stuff!!!
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And this is why it's important to ask questions before ANSWERING, when you're not sure of what the poster is actually trying to do.
Ignotno, go back and re-read the original thread for the 2.2 leak, it comes pre-rooted so you shouldn't have to do anything. If you're having problems with root, then you should try superoneclick (as noted above).
You're following processes for customizing a stock 2.1-update1 phone, you should go back to my newbie guide and read the steps for customizing 2.2.
Igotno said:
I'm running 2.2 .... No the home key didn't take me back to recovery had to battery pull each time...I used super one click and it said it was successful but I'm not seeing that I have anymore control or access to stuff!!!
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rooting doesnt open up a magic door with all kinds of cool stuff.
Rooting just unlocks the door, you need to open it and do all the cool stuff.
download a tool call Quickreboot from the market.
open it and choose REBOOT
it should ask you for Superuser permission.
tell it yes, and the phone should reboot.
if it tells you you dont have root permission then you are not rooted yet
if it works then you have been rooted and you are probably trying to root the 2.2 rom via the 2.1 method and i do not know if that works.
download the prerooted 2.2 and flash it via odin.
it is already rooted and you do not have to do anything else.
v_lestat said:
rooting doesnt open up a magic door with all kinds of cool stuff.
Rooting just unlocks the door, you need to open it and do all the cool stuff.
download a tool call Quickreboot from the market.
open it and choose REBOOT
it should ask you for Superuser permission.
tell it yes, and the phone should reboot.
if it tells you you dont have root permission then you are not rooted yet
if it works then you have been rooted and you are probably trying to root the 2.2 rom via the 2.1 method and i do not know if that works.
download the prerooted 2.2 and flash it via odin.
it is already rooted and you do not have to do anything else.
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This made me laugh... mostly because when I first started looking at rooting I also thought it would magically make my phone amazing
And just to add a quick point; you would also know you have Root Access if the SuperUser application appears in your application drawer...
Glad I can make you chuckle... yes I did notice it and as far as its concerned does nothing on my phone that I see
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If I remember correctly the first time I used superoneclick I had to download superuser from the market.
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Just when you think you have it idiot proof, they come out with a better idiot.
Its already on the phone musta come with 2.2
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Igotno said:
Its already on the phone musta come with 2.2
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It does. For some reason I was thinking you were on 2.1.
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Igotno said:
Its already on the phone musta come with 2.2
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It doesn't "do" anything per-say, what it does is stores the names of programs which you have given superuser access (once you've done so)
The easiest way to test is (as stated above) to download some sort of ROOT app (root explorer, quick boot, etc.) and when you run them for the first time you should get a screen asking permission for the superuser access, once given this access it has read/write access to your system files (that's basically all root is).
You'll want to do a lot of reading on the forums before you attempt using any of these themes/mods/roms as you'll want a better understanding of the process before you get started.
Nice comment thank you ... You clarified alot abig help.. Yes it is rooted all is well it hangs once while, if I try doing to much!
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Igotno said:
Nice comment thank you ... You clarified alot abig help.. Yes it is rooted all is well it hangs once while, if I try doing to much!
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Since you're rooted (and sounds that you're still on stock 2.2 framework) I would suggest getting the EA11 clockwork recovery installed (if you haven't)
then go over and flash the pick and pack EA11 rom (this is the stock 2.2 framework with all of the bloat programs removed, and i'ts deodexed so that you can then flash theme's over it to customize the appearance)
After you have pnp i would then flash the new EA11 Voodoo kernel (This is a system mod that changes the EXT storage system, which in turn speeds up the phone and saves a little battery life for being faster.) This will fix your hang problems (once you actually enable Voodoo lagfix through the recovery menu) instruction is all posted in threads on the forums here, refer to my newbie guide if needed (link in my signature.)
After that take a look at the EA11 themes you have to choose from, if you're interested in changing appearance.
Good luck!

ED1/ED2/Rooting ... My head is spinning !!!

My phone is firmware 2.2.1 baseband ver 1510.06.V.ED1 SCH-I510.ED1 Build Number SCH-I510.ED2 ..... is this the ed2 you're referring to? I purchased the phone the day it was released. I want to root to run wifi tethering and want to get it done before VZW turns off the free tethering. NEED it in my big truck !!! On android central rooting directions it says to enable both usb debugging and stay awake. My phone has no stay awake selection available like my original Moto Droid running 2.2.2 FRG83G had. I am thinking this is why I can not install PdaNet ? Any help before I attempt a root to run Barnacle (unless you can give me an easier wifi hack) greatly appreciated.
seeing in another thread that ed2 can't be rooted?? I want to be sure of what I'm doing before I attempt it ..
Looks like ED2.
ED2 can be rooted by using the Odin'd Kernel that gives you Root/Lagfix in the Dev forum.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092114
Chopstix9 said:
My phone is firmware 2.2.1 baseband ver 1510.06.V.ED1 SCH-I510.ED1 Build Number SCH-I510.ED2 ..... is this the ed2 you're referring to? I purchased the phone the day it was released. I want to root to run wifi tethering and want to get it done before VZW turns off the free tethering. NEED it in my big truck !!! On android central rooting directions it says to enable both usb debugging and stay awake. My phone has no stay awake selection available like my original Moto Droid running 2.2.2 FRG83G had. I am thinking this is why I can not install PdaNet ? Any help before I attempt a root to run Barnacle (unless you can give me an easier wifi hack) greatly appreciated.
seeing in another thread that ed2 can't be rooted?? I want to be sure of what I'm doing before I attempt it ..
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Yes, that is the ED2 we are referring to in those threads. You will need to flash it back to ED1 before you are able to root.
Once rooted, you can update to ED2. It'll break your root, but flash jt's voodoo lagfix and CWM on and you will be rooted again.
Simple stuff, but I understand how it can look very confusing and overwhelming.
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It is confusing that's for sure. I'm glad I didn't accept the ED2 update yesterday when I got my phone. So I will root it while its stock, then update to ED2, then we can root again by doing Root / Voodoo Lagfix / CWM Recovery install. I know what I am doing tomorrow.
yyhd said:
Yes, that is the ED2 we are referring to in those threads. You will need to flash it back to ED1 before you are able to root.
Once rooted, you can update to ED2. It'll break your root, but flash jt's voodoo lagfix and CWM on and you will be rooted again.
Simple stuff, but I understand how it can look very confusing and overwhelming.
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IF I flash the lagfix voodoo will I still be on TouchWiz ?
Okay next question .... 1.) I assume there are instructions around to flash back to ED1 .... 2.) So I flash back, root, install Barnacle or whatever hotspot activation app someone more experienced recommends and update back to ED2 and lose my root. Will the hotspot hack app still work or will it have to be re-rooted to keep the functionality?
I was under the impression the phone would not accept updates pushed to it after it was rooted? After flashing back to ED1 to root, are there any vast improvements resident in ED2 that would make me want to go to it? What happens if they decide to push Gingerbread to the Charge ?
Chopstix9 said:
Okay next question .... 1.) I assume there are instructions around to flash back to ED1 .... 2.) So I flash back, root, install Barnacle or whatever hotspot activation app someone more experienced recommends and update back to ED2 and lose my root. Will the hotspot hack app still work or will it have to be re-rooted to keep the functionality?
I was under the impression the phone would not accept updates pushed to it after it was rooted? After flashing back to ED1 to root, are there any vast improvements resident in ED2 that would make me want to go to it? What happens if they decide to push Gingerbread to the Charge ?
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Root ED1 and use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092114
you'll remain rooted once you flash that on the Charge.
droidxscott said:
IF I flash the lagfix voodoo will I still be on TouchWiz ?
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Yes you will.
HELP !!
My Charge was ED2. I followed all instructions and ran the Stock Rooted ED1. It DID downgrade my phone to ED1. But I am not rooted? I do not have superuser? It is just a fully functioning (so far as I can tell) ED1 Charge. I installed Barnacle (reason for rooting) and it denies permissions saying I need superuser status .... Now what ??
Chopstix9 said:
HELP !!
My Charge was ED2. I followed all instructions and ran the Stock Rooted ED1. It DID downgrade my phone to ED1. But I am not rooted? I do not have superuser? It is just a fully functioning (so far as I can tell) ED1 Charge. I installed Barnacle (reason for rooting) and it denies permissions saying I need superuser status .... Now what ??
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Did you root it? You cant just flash ED1 on and expect it to be rooted already. You gotta run Command and adb push, and make sure adb shell is changed from $ to #. That's when you have root.
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AWESOME and many thanks yyhd !!! I used Gingersnap, nothing like a 30 second automatic root !! Was no need for pushing anything via CMD using Gingersnap. Got superuser and Barnacle works terrific for wifi to the laptop. Need it in the big truck, have lappy on all day.
Next is to figure out how to flash jt's ed2 fix ... I extracted the file and it is a bin file. Odin won't see bin files, do I need to extract it then install with Odin? Thanx tons again !!!
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AWESOME and many thanks yyhd !!! I used Gingersnap, nothing like a 30 second automatic root !! Was no need for pushing anything via CMD using Gingersnap. Got superuser and Barnacle works terrific for wifi to the laptop. Need it in the big truck, have lappy on all day.
Next is to figure out how to flash jt's ed2 fix ... I extracted the file and it is a bin file. Odin won't see bin files, do I need to extract it then install with Odin? Thanx tons again !!!
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if you are seeing a bin file you extracted it when you were not suppose to
odin will see the .tar.md5 file
hmmm .... I followed the link to his thread supplied up at the top of this thread and downloaded the 'attached file' link in that thread that was named VoodooChargeCWM-2.tar (6.27 MB, 450 views) but it unpacks with a file named recovery.bin
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hmmm .... I followed the link to his thread supplied up at the top of this thread and downloaded the 'attached file' link in that thread that was named VoodooChargeCWM-2.tar (6.27 MB, 450 views) but it unpacks with a file named recovery.bin
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Right. Don't extract the .tar file, use it as is.
How do you flash a bin file? Odin does not support that file extension?
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How do you flash a bin file? Odin does not support that file extension?
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You don't flash the bin file, you flash the tar file. Does your browser autoextract the tar on dowload? If so, turn that off and re-download. If you're extracting the tar file on your own, don't, just point to it with Odin.

[Q] No root after flashing PBJT novodoo 0807

I flashed the latest PBJT 0807 novodoo kernel on a fresh EE4 phone using CWM 0730.
When the phone boots I hear the droid boot noise, but the screen is black with no logo.
In about this phone the kernel shows as:
2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
However when trying to run applications that need root or trying SU in the terminal I says I do not have root. Wifi tether says "Not root"
I have tried wiping the cache from CWM and rebooting and still have the same problem. Can anyone help or let me know if I need to provide more information?
Reflash with a full Odin of a custom rom. Don't stay stock. Eclipse, GummyCharged, or Humble.
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I would really like to stay stock with a novoodoo kernel. Should the 0807 kernel be giving me root access, I thought it should?
Here is the dump of root checker, I've tried installing the super user app from the marketplace but still no go.
Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted.
Superuser.apk - com.noshufou.android.su - is NOT installed!
The application Superuser is recommended as it provides basic security and is available for free in the Android Market
The adb binary is set to default shell user access as root
Standard su binary location: ls -l /system/bin/su:
/system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Standard su binary location: ls -l /system/xbin/su:
/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Alternate su binary location: ls -l /sbin/su:
/sbin/su: No such file or directory
SU binary not found or not operating properly
Have you tried reflashing with Odin? Trust me, once you flash a custom rom you wont ever go back to stock.
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When you say have you tried reflashing with odin do you mean with a custom rom or do you mean to reflash cwm and try to update the kernel again? I've run custom roms before but would prefer to run stock.
Am I mistaken in my thinking that the pbjt kernel alone should have given me root?
He means a full odin package which would give you cwm/kernel/ROM all in one. I love Eclipse but I understand if you just want a stock phone with root so just try reflashing CWM in Odin and reflashing your kernel in CWM, that should do it. If not, redownload your kernel and CWM then try again, you might have got a bad download. Also, when you're flashing make sure you use the stock cable that came with the Charge.
Thanks blarrick I'll give that a shot. Does the lack of a logo screen indicate that something went wrong? Also does flashing the new kernel place the su binary in the system bin?
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Thanks blarrick I'll give that a shot. Does the lack of a logo screen indicate that something went wrong? Also does flashing the new kernel place the su binary in the system bin?
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Yes.
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Reflashed cwm, installed a freshly downloaded kernel. Still no root. Same output from root check, still a blank screen during boot.
Any other ideas or diagnostics I can run?
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jkalbere said:
Reflashed cwm, installed a freshly downloaded kernel. Still no root. Same output from root check, still a blank screen during boot.
Any other ideas or diagnostics I can run?
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Use the third Odin package from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116867
Then flash the SD card write fix which is found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118111
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Looks like that would give me a voodoo kernel ? I'd prefer to not run a voodoo kernel. Would like to figure out what is wrong with the current setup. Thanks for the links though!
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jkalbere said:
Looks like that would give me a voodoo kernel ? I'd prefer to not run a voodoo kernel. Would like to figure out what is wrong with the current setup. Thanks for the links though!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094304
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jkalbere said:
Looks like that would give me a voodoo kernel ? I'd prefer to not run a voodoo kernel. Would like to figure out what is wrong with the current setup. Thanks for the links though!
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Odd it's not working...do you mind me asking why you prefer non voodoo?
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I had problems with trying to go back to stock using voodoo kernels (the disable didn't work properly). I've gotten stuck with a soft bricked phone even after following instructions with the .pit and full image.
I felt that I would have less chance of doing that again if I didn't use a voodoo kernel and didn't have to worry about the fs conversion.
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Odd it's not working...do you mind me asking why you prefer non voodoo?
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He probably just wants a stock Droid Charge that can use root apps like wireless tether and stuff.
Odd that it's still not working, you might have to do a full factory reset but don't try it yet, keep looking for answers i just think it's weird that you aren't getting a bootup animation.
Yeah the whole no boot animation is the concerning thing, it's also weird that it shows the expected imnuts kernel. If flashing the no voodoo doesn't work properly (no boot animation) I'm concerned trying something else entirely might conflate the problem.
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Then my next step would be flashing the pit and full stock ee4, after that boot up fully, then start again with cwm and the kernel
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jkalbere said:
I flashed the latest PBJT 0807 novodoo kernel on a fresh EE4 phone using CWM 0730.
When the phone boots I hear the droid boot noise, but the screen is black with no logo.
In about this phone the kernel shows as:
2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
However when trying to run applications that need root or trying SU in the terminal I says I do not have root. Wifi tether says "Not root"
I have tried wiping the cache from CWM and rebooting and still have the same problem. Can anyone help or let me know if I need to provide more information?
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I think that going to the 0710 novoodoo may be where you need to go if you don't want to go to voodoo. I used it when I first rooted and had no root issues. The 0730 novoodoo had root issues from my experience and what some others have reported.
If you use supercurio's Voodoo Control app, you can reliably disable Voodoo to prep for flashing a ROM.
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Could anyone provide me with the link for 0710 no voodoo? It doesn't seem like the dev thread has old versions. I can then report back if that fixes the problem.
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jkalbere said:
Could anyone provide me with the link for 0710 no voodoo? It doesn't seem like the dev thread has old versions. I can then report back if that fixes the problem.
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here ya go
edit: i have all of imnuts' kernel .zips if anyone needs one

[VIDEO] FP5 Update Zip + Rooting Stock

I felt this warranted its own thread, and is pertinent to development. So here's to my first thread in the development section!
As you know, the Charge is getting an update to its Gingerbread stock ROM, titled FP5.
I was one of the lucky ones to get it early, so I pulled it out of cache and uploaded it to Dropbox.
So here it is:
http://db.tt/feigCZuH
If you want to try it:
You need to be fully stock before you can use this. This includes being on RFS. Then download, rename to update.zip, place on root of SD, and flash on the stock recovery.
To Root (assuming starting at stock FP5):
Download the CWM flashable root zip, found at http://androidsu.com/superuser/ (its rude of me to hotlink it). Download the whole package for ARM, not just binary (get 3.0.7-efghi-signed). Put it on your SD card.
NOTE: Most of us Charge users have found that SuperSU (Chainfire's replacement for Superuser) is much more stable on this device. I personally recommend SuperSU, but if you want to keep using superuser, it's your call. Installation instructions will be the same, just Google SuperSU and download the zip rather than Superuser.
Then, get the CWM recovery, and flash it via Odin. Uncheck "auto reboot". Unplug your device and boot to CWM, mount /system, then flash the SU zip (I would wipe cache and dalvik just to be safe).
Your device will boot and be rooted, however the CWM recovery will be overwritten. Get root explorer and search for "install-recovery.sh" (in /system/etc) Change permissions, delete, rename, or otherwise maim the script.
Finally, reflash CWM in Odin. Your device will boot and be rooted, with CWM Recovery, with in the stock FP5 ROM. Feel free to debloat to your pleasing.
You want a video tutorial? You're hard to please.
http://youtu.be/DXSmONvpkSQ
the introduction is VERY off sync. Please don't turn the volume up and scare the crap out of yourself. Sorry, I can't make it available on mobile, something about copyright infringement.
I'll be making an Odin next week, since a user requested it. Just have to wait until I get back from vacation... EDIT: Odins are already available. None from me.
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I look forward to see how the Tweaked version of FP5 goes & if anything will be of use to dwitherell.
Thanks for posting FP5. :victory:
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I felt this warranted its own thread, and is pertinent to development. So here's to my first thread in the development section!
As you know, the Charge is getting an update to its Gingerbread stock ROM, titled FP5.
I was one of the lucky ones to get it early, so I pulled it out of cache and uploaded it to Dropbox.
So here it is:
http://db.tt/feigCZuH
I have no idea of you need to rename it to update.zip or anything like that, so if someone smarter than me could advise, that would be helpful
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Thank you so much for uploading this Kvswim! Hopefully the developers can use your update to make an update of their own like Tweaked! :good:
kvswim said:
I have no idea of you need to rename it to update.zip or anything like that, so if someone smarter than me could advise, that would be helpful
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You do need to rename it to update.zip before you flash it with the stock recovery
kvswim said:
I was one of the lucky ones to get it early, so I pulled it out of cache and uploaded it to Dropbox.
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Thank you sir, can't wait to try it on my charge when it comes back from samsung...unless they send me back a nexus
has anyone tried it yet? I'm assuming it will work on tweaked 2.x?
I tried to flash it via CWM (before realizing that I needed to rename it to "update.zip"), but got "installation aborted". I did revert back to RFS first though.... I guess I'll try it again...
You most likely have to be full stock to use it.
jco23 said:
has anyone tried it yet? I'm assuming it will work on tweaked 2.x?
I tried to flash it via CWM (before realizing that I needed to rename it to "update.zip"), but got "installation aborted". I did revert back to RFS first though.... I guess I'll try it again...
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You have to be 100% stock FP1 stock recovery
OK, so first off thanks kvswim for getting this out there so fast
Secondly, I'm out and about for a wee bit, but once I'm back at my computer (mid next week) I'll get to work. I'm not sure how long it'll take, but I always assume it'll take a while.
I would also like to put out a request. The last update I did I went through and updated every theme in tweaktools along the way. That took a LONG time, so I was wondering if there were any interested in assisting the theme update process. This will obviously not be relevant until I have the base all finished up, but if you feel you have some of the necessary know-how and are interested feel free to PM me. Most of the themes were made by folks that no longer have the device, which is why I updated everything last time. If I get a few takers I'll make a thread to keep things all organized as far as who is doing what, that way proper credit can be given to those that lend a hand.
Also, no worries if there is no interest/time to help. I have no issue doing it, it'll just take a bit longer.
Carry on.
I can probably make an Odin of this next week if anyone wants it.
Also dwith, I can't help you at all with the themes, I would need to walk through it at least once first. Never taken apart a theme.
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Does this include improved radios? Will there be new radios we could flash before Tweaked gets updated?
Yes, there are radio updates in this. However I can't pull radios only until next week, and even then I'll need someone to help me.
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kvswim said:
I can probably make an Odin of this next week if anyone wants it.
Also dwith, I can't help you at all with the themes, I would need to walk through it at least once first. Never taken apart a theme.
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Yes Odin please.
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Cool. I have no problem with waiting. I edited the fingerprint line in build.prop so I won't be hassled by the update. My phone runs fine.
You can only dump the LTE radio, you won't be able to get a dump of the CDMA radio.
imnuts said:
You can only dump the LTE radio, you won't be able to get a dump of the CDMA radio.
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Is there a new kernel with FP5 & will you update your own kernel fork with it? I found out that http://opensource.samsung.com has FP5 as SCH-I510-VZW_GB_Opensource_Update2.zip available.
I've returned to stock and then taken the OTA and can't seem to keep my root or cwm recovery. sooo im going to have to edit my build prop until there is a root fix for this.
buhlerbuhler said:
I've returned to stock and then taken the OTA and can't seem to keep my root or cwm recovery. sooo im going to have to edit my build prop until there is a root fix for this.
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There's a certain file that checks if your recovery "needs" to be overwritten by stock, and all you need to do is change permissions on that file. For the life of me I can't remember what it is though.
I would imagine that would help you with your root too.
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There's a certain file that checks if your recovery "needs" to be overwritten by stock, and all you need to do is change permissions on that file. For the life of me I can't remember what it is though.
I would imagine that would help you with your root too.
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install-recovery.sh
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Reilly1812 said:
install-recovery.sh
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In /system/etc/

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