Root Huawei Mercury (M886) - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

All credit goes to Tilbert at UnleashedPrepaids.com for finding how to root the Mercury, and Salas from CricketUsers.com for posting this information.
I thought this should be posted on this site, as it is the main site I go to for everything Android. The Mercury is the newest Android from Cricket and is worth talking about since it has a 1.4GHz Snapdragon CPU, FFC, 8MP camera with LED flash, HD video recording, and a 4" FWVGA capacitive touch-screen. I also think that there should be a forum created for this phone.
MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING!! Additional setups may be required!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU MESSING UP YOUR PHONE BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS!!!
If your not comfortable with the procedure then don't do it!!!
I'm sure it won't be long before someone smarter than me figures out a one-click method for root.
1. First download su, busybox and Superuser.apk
mediafire.com/?or723znkep9s3o3
2. Use ADB to push these 3 files to /data/local/tmp
3. In ADB shell:
$ chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
$ chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
$ chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
4. Shut down phone with the power button/menu.
5. Holding the Vol+ AND Vol- AND Power together when the phone is off will put the phone into a mode that gives you a BRIGHT purple screen....
this is good! Nothing should be happening, just a static purple screen.
6. THIS NEXT STEP HAS TO BE DONE FROM A LINUX DISTRO!
Plug the phone into the computer through USB and you will notice that you can access all of the partitions of the phone with full R/W.
Browse to /data/local/tmp and move su and busybox to /system/bin/
Move Superuser.apk to /system/app/
7. Unplug the phone from USB.
8. Pull the battery out, put it back in, boot the phone normally and ENJOY YOUR NEWLY ROOTED MERCURY!!!
Some notes:
Superuser.apk will need to be updated (found on market).
From inside the Superuser app: update the su binary's.
Download the BusyBox installer from the market and update busybox to the latest version.

thanks, I've tried that (just that I did a "su" in ubuntu and then used mv command instead of nautilus) but then it didn't work and I found out that I had no /system/bin folder and the su file was moved as file /system/bin (file not directory). I don't think I removed the folders...
Has anyone else missing the /system/bin and /system/app folders? the phone works fine otherwise. I created the folders and redid the steps but it still doesn't work

I hate to direct you to another forum but since there is almost no Merc activity here I guess it's okay
http://www.cricketusers.com/showthread.php?t=29050
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Don't you need to change the permissions also before you reboot? Since Linux is very secure about permissions and all. Just a thought... I am gonna try it and post back. I just scored this phone for some work that I did. I gave it to my son, but I always root my devices, etc.

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[HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy

I've seen that there's no topic teaching how to ROOT the phone in the forum yet, so I'm making one myself, I hope this will help users who come here looking for info.
This method was originally found by jboogie3 here http://modmymobile.com/forums/637-motorola-defy-general/557910-motorola-defy-root-droid2method.html
EDIT: If you have version 2.51 ROOT with another way, check out this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889133
Let's get started:
1. Put the phone in Debug Mode: Go to Settings > Applications > Development and check USB debugging box.
2. Extract the files from the zip below, connect the phone via USB, and copy them to the phone via ADB like this:
Code:
adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push busybox /sdcard/busybox
adb push exploit.bin /data/local/tmp/exploit.bin
3. Now we enter the phone's internal shell, also using ADB:
Code:
adb shell
4. Then we take advantage of the "fake" root exploit:
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 0755 exploit.bin
./exploit.bin
5. Now after that last command you should be back to your normal console, not the phone one, so we need to connect to it again, and doing so we should now see that we have root permissions since the "#" symbol is displayed instead of "$".
Code:
adb shell
6. Now we mount the /system partition as writable and copy the necessary files there, and set them with the right permissions:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
cp /sdcard/Superuser.apk /system/app/Superuser.apk
cp /sdcard/su /system/bin/su
cp /sdcard/busybox /system/bin/busybox
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 4755 /system/bin/busybox
mount -o ro,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
exit
7. Restart the phone and check if you have ROOT in a terminal by typing the "su" command, or by installing any other app that requires ROOT, and seeing it the SuperUser app pops up.
Or, download z4root by ryan in the market. Click permanent root, done.
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Many people reported z4root to work, but somehow it didn't work for me :\, phone reboot 2 times, but root wasn't being recognized system wide. But yeah, there's no problem testing that first, if it works for you it's way simpler
Worked well for me. Almost too easy.
Thank you for the great write up though.
pedrodh said:
Many people reported z4root to work, but somehow it didn't work for me :\, phone reboot 2 times, but root wasn't being recognized system wide. But yeah, there's no problem testing that first, if it works for you it's way simpler
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Well, at least this will help people know what's going on in the background for achieving ROOT hehe
Thanks for posting and distur for the z4root tip, worked for me.
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Yep. z4root worked for me as well. Perfect.
Nice writeup! very detailed
thx !!!
thanks much
z4root worked for me as well. no issues and running for more than a week now rooted. haven't tried the unroot function yet...
I made it also with z4root...no problem so far
root
are we talking super 1 click, rooted mine 1st day i got it same method as droid no probs so far, all the crap from vodafone gone now, waiting for a nice rom
I heard that the DORoot works as well. There are also links on how to root on the Droid 2. I'd think it would be similar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782556
hi first time android newbie here-
i downloaded and install z4root - how do i confirmed the device was rooted?
After rooting, in your application drawer (middle button that brings up all your apps) you'll see the superuser app. It looks like an android skull and crossbones.
I have a Motorola Defy on T-Mobile UK, If I use z4root will this enable me to root my phone.
Exactly what does rooting achieve, Will it allow me to try another rom?
Yes, z4root will let you achieve root on this phone.
ROOT has nothing or very little to do with custom ROMs, ROOT it's the Unix super user, the administrator per say. With it certain apps that modify system properties will work (search Android Market for "root"), and also it enables you to do all sorts of crazy stuff on the phone, like literaly modify any file. So if for example there's an app that bundles with the phone, and that you normaly couldn't unistall it, with ROOT you can just delete the app, and that's it . That's and many more things, although root it's most usufull for developers or hackers than the normal user. It's not like jailbreaking an Iphone, Android it's already open enough for the regular user.
If I root the Motorola Defy and I delete some files because I not familiar with this, will I make my Motorola Defy dead.
croxley said:
If I root the Motorola Defy and I delete some files because I not familiar with this, will I make my Motorola Defy dead.
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Rooting doesn't delete files If you've rooted your phone, you won't be able to just go to the system folder and delete something. You need tools like "root exporer" for this. This is a payware. When you rooted your phone, this root explorer can ask you for more rights. These are needed to delete needed files. Also you can do it for free with the androidSDK. Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9456771&postcount=1
but be: don't do thinks where you don't know to get it undone. You CAN brick your phone and then you'll have to spend much time to get it back working.

[Huawei IDEOS U8150] How to gain root access

I hold no responsibility to how you use or not use this info and if you brick phone - you do this at your own risk
There is a couple away you can go about gaining root access with this phone I have tested all 3 ways but only had success with 2 of them.
a) You can download 'z4root' from the Android Market (If is still available) or search XDA forums for it.
b) Search the XDA forums for 'SuperOneClick' which requires mono to work on Linux. I have read people that have had success with 'SuperOneClick' but that was not the case for me.
c) My preferred method:
Prerequisite:
knowledge of Linux and Terminal
knowledge of ADB (guide available in forums)
I did all this using Debian (testing) 64bit, Android SDK.
Creating correct permissions to access the phone via USB:
i) create
Code:
/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
ii) in the file put
Code:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="12d1", MODE="0666"
iii) then
Code:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
iv) restart udev or reboot
Downloading and/or Installing required software:
1) Downloading and installing the android-sdk from: developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2) Downloading and extracting 'SuperOneClick' (you will only need these 5 files: rageagainstthecage, sqlite3, su, busybox and superuser.apk)
3) Copy rageagainstthecage, sqlite3, su, busybox and superuser.apk into the platform-tools directory of android-sdk. Put phone in debug mode.
4) From a terminal (command line) change to the android/platform-tools directory and carefully do these steps.
Check to see if adb can see your phone properly:
Code:
./adb devices
You should see the serial number of you device, if you see bunch of '?' you have done something wrong.
Now for the fun part rooting the phone: <= no phun intended hehe
Code:
./adb push rageagainstthecage /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
Code:
./adb shell
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
Code:
chmod 0755 rageagainstthecage
Code:
./rageagainstthecage
5) Now wait until you get kicked out from adb before you do the following:
Code:
./adb shell
If everything worked now you should see a "#" instead of the "$" you saw previously in the adb shell which means you shouldn't get "permission denied" in the following steps:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mdtblock4 /system
Code:
exit
Code:
./adb push su /system/bin/su
Code:
./adb push busybox /system/bin/busybox
Code:
./adb push sqlite3 /system/bin/sqlite3
Code:
./adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/Superuser.apk
Code:
./adb shell
Code:
cd /system/bin
Code:
chmod 4755 su
Code:
chmod 4755 busybox
Code:
chmod 4755 sqlite3
Code:
./adb reboot
Now you should be able to use apps like 'Cache Cleaner NG', 'Root Explorer', 'SetCPU' etc that require root access to work correctly.
Enjoy
Guide reflash FW for those who did some damage:
* Download from here that you want to install the FW
* Copy the folder in the microSD DLOAD (with the file inside UPADATE.APP)
* From phone off, Volume + Hold down RED BUTTON UP and power button.
* start the firmware upgrade, take a few minutes and then restart the phone . is a bit slow, do not be afraid, let him work and then back on (like the first time)
Help to get into recovery mode:
* down the 'volume up 'and 'green button'and then switch the device
Guide to bootloader mode:
* switch off, press and hold power button + volume down + red key
Overclock
Can this fone be oveclocked
SethIsHere said:
Can this fone be oveclocked
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yes it can be OCed, I recommend using setCPU from the market
SethIsHere said:
Can this fone be oveclocked
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Yes it can, to a Maximum of 600mhz (0.6 ghz) on the stock kernel
setCPU is no longer available on the market for free afaik.
Also can someone better translate the instructions to get into recovery mode? i can barely make sense of the above instructions ^^^
.produkt-R said:
Also can someone better translate the instructions to get into recovery mode? i can barely make sense of the above instructions ^^^
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does this help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10371747&postcount=5
quail said:
does this help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10371747&postcount=5
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Helped, Thanks.
Although after reading the entire page, i wonder if i should have a Recovery ROM installed. But i wonder if the phone will be left in it's current working state after installing it ?
i used z4root, worked fine for me
quail said:
Code:
chmod 4755 su
Code:
chmod 4755 busybox
Code:
chmod 4755 sqlite3
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I think only "su" should be 4755 (setuid root), busybox and sqlite3 should just be 0755? Thanks for the instructions.
pb05life said:
i used z4root, worked fine for me
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Ok I figured it ill shut up you have to use crappy dos command prompt and type everything in manually install proggies lol Google must die!
quail said:
Creating correct permissions to access the phone via USB:
i) create
Code:
/etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
ii) in the file put
Code:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="12d1", MODE="0666"
iii) then
Code:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
iv) restart udev or reboot
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Anyone know this part for windows XP?Not linux?
I got to rageagainstthecage and it says permission denied.
fvckyougooglescammer said:
So would you tell us, exactly how you did it?
Without using the market place?
Because I have tried 100 things downloaded all that junk wasted 5 hours.
And I do not know how to run the z4root on my phone.
I do not want to install another ROM.
I do not know why you can not run z4root and a file manager from the SD card I have tried methods with the SDK they are total rubbish.
Once again *without* using the market place.
Thanks
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Download it mediafire.com/u8150
Sent from my Ideos using XDA App
could you explain why you prefer this way instead using z4root?
nitro-ale said:
could you explain why you prefer this way instead using z4root?
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I have Z4root on the phone and its supposedly rooted.
Yet, I can install apps from PC onto phone, but can not uninstall them.
Adb always gives me failure.
And if I try from shell it always says permission denied.
tilal6991 said:
Download it
Sent from my Ideos using XDA App
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Hi thanks downloaded it fine its on the phone but this doesn't tell me how to remove apps.
I have been able to install but not remove adb always says failure.
Thanks man,
Just worked perfectly on my IDEOS brought from 2degrees in NZ.
The copy of SuperOneClick that I downloaded contained a file called su-v2 instead of su. In order to get the hack to work I had to rename su-v2 to su before running ./rageagainstthecage . Pretty obvious, but it might help someone out.
Thanks
fvckyougooglescammer said:
I have Z4root on the phone and its supposedly rooted.
Yet, I can install apps from PC onto phone, but can not uninstall them.
Adb always gives me failure.
And if I try from shell it always says permission denied.
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I followed your instructions and installed SetCPU to test my phone was rooted. It worked great! Thanks.
I still have a problem. When I try adb root it still says "adbd cannot run as root in production builds". I'm trying this to be able to control my phone with pc mouse/keyboard with androidscreencast.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Answering to myself: I updated my phone with FUSIONideos 1.5 and now adb runs as root without problems.
Z4root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Worked for me
Does it removes simlock I have Huawei U8150 IDEOS Android phone with career lock ( Simlock ), so will this remove it
can there be a batch file / command / app for all this, too techy out there
also how to setup the environment to run these commands, i m windows user can i do it ?

Samsung sidekick 4G

Has anyone begun working on rooting and customizing roms yet? I know the device isn't out for a week or so but I would figure I would ask. My vibrant I so much better rooted and I wanted the same experience on this sidekick.
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA App
Wreximus said:
Has anyone begun working on rooting and customizing roms yet? I know the device isn't out for a week or so but I would figure I would ask. My vibrant I so much better rooted and I wanted the same experience on this sidekick.
Sent from my SGH-T839 using XDA App
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i wish i knew how to do this, but if i can't figure it out, i'm sure others will soon.
Just got mine last night. The usual Samsung trick with rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin works great.
abliss said:
Just got mine last night. The usual Samsung trick with rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin works great.
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Oh really? Cool. So far all I've used is one-click root for the Samsung Epic.... is this similar? I'll check it out, thanks!
Has anyone tried using SuperOneClick yet?? I will probably try in a bit and post back with my results..
Ok... well I didn't try SuperOneClick, but I did root it via the rageagainstthecage exploit...
Want to help me do the exploit on my SK4G to root it man ?
Give me instructions ?!
I got it working on mine too. The basic steps were
1) enable debug USB mode on your phone
2) install Samsung drivers for the phone - right now Samsung's site seems to not have a choice for the Sidekick 4G's model (SGH-T839), but I grabbed the drivers for the Vibrant (at www .samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-T959ZKDTMB) and they worked.
3) get adb shell working on your PC (Google it)
4) download the rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin and Superuser packages from the links in this page: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Hero_%28CDMA%29:_Full_Update_Guide (be sure to unzip the files into the directory where your adb.exe program is unless you've put it in your path)
5) reboot your phone and plug it in
6) adb push rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin /data/local/tmp
7) adb shell
8) cd /data/local/tmp
9) chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
10) ./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
11) wait until you get booted back out to your DOS command prompt
12) adb kill-server
13) adb start-server
14) adb shell
15) you should now be at a # prompt. The first few times I tried, I wasn't - I was at $. Doing this from a fresh boot seemed to be the trick. Reboot your phone and try again if you're getting a $.
16) mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
17) exit
18) adb push su /system/xbin
19) adb shell chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
20) adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
21) adb shell mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/stl9 /system
22) exit
23) reboot the phone then run an app that requests root, such as Root Explorer, to verify
(p.s. sorry for having to mangle the URL's above, XDA won't let me include links since I haven't posted 8 times yet)
josby said:
16) mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/st19 /system
18) adb push su /system/xbin
19) adb shell chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
20) adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
21) adb shell mount -o remount,ro /dev/block/st19 /system
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Just to note, on step 16 and 21... it is /dev/block/stl9 rather than st19
Also, after step 20, I had to run the following commands for the superuser application to grant root privledges to applications..
adb shell echo "root::0:0:root:/data/local:/system/bin/sh" > /etc/passwd
adb shell echo "root::0:" > /etc/group
Awesome to see it being rooted so fast.
I'm really interesting in getting this phone but I'm not in the US. Does anyone know if the phone will work outside US?
brenix said:
Just to note, on step 16 and 21... it is /dev/block/stl9 rather than st19
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Dang, good catch, thanks. That's what I get for not copying and pasting from my terminal window...stupid, since I was just chastising two people at work for making the same mistake yesterday. I've edited the original post to prevent problems for people who might start before reading the entire thread.
Interesting about having to create a passwd and group file...I've only run a few root apps so far, but they've worked without me doing this. I wonder if it's app-specific.
Now to start removing some of the damn bloatware this thing comes with!
19) adb shell chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
i get stuck on there it says unable to chmod no such file or directory . there's SU in my android-sdk/tools
i'm so glad this thing got rooted. i used to be a scene kid with a kick. i dont have this phone, i doubt i'm going to get this phone considering the sensation is droppin soon.... but for nostalgia purposes, i'm glad it got rooted. now you can really hack it!!!
not like the old ones!!
Good looking out...I rooted mine earlier today. What version of Clockworkmod Recovery are you all using?
fawkReviewz said:
19) adb shell chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
i get stuck on there it says unable to chmod no such file or directory . there's SU in my android-sdk/tools
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Double-check your step 18...that's the step that copies the su file from your computer onto the phone. I forget the exact output format, but it shows you a Kb/second number of how fast the file transfer went when it finishes successfully.
droctii said:
Good looking out...I rooted mine earlier today. What version of Clockworkmod Recovery are you all using?
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I'm not brave enough to try putting the ClockworkMod for one of the Samsung devices on the list onto mine, for fear of bricking it. Don't know enough about that works as far as hardware differences go.
I have removed the APK's listed below from /system/app with no apparent ill-effects. Not that YOU should remove them necessarily - just that they're things I don't have a need for:
AccountAndSync.apk
AmazonMp3.apk
AppPack.apk
DriveSmart.apk
DriveSmartHelper.apk
install_flash_player.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
Memo.apk
MiniDiary.apk
MobileBackup.apk
MyFiles.apk
PhoneSetupWizard.apk
Twitter-2.0.1-121.apk
vvm-signed.apk
Though there must be something I don't fully understand, because even after a reboot, Amazon MP3 and AppPack are still on my phone, and they still work.
FYI, don't remove Settings.apk - I got stuck in a loop where the launcher kept crashing then reloading itself (thank goodness I was able to put it back in place with adb).
Can anyone tell me if Setcpu works for them?
Ace42 said:
Can anyone tell me if Setcpu works for them?
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Appears to work fine.. no crashes although the Max Hz is 1000. U can still raise the Min Hz.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
Can someone post a full:
ls of / and /dev/block and /efs
Thanks
Will this phone get a proper sub-forum on xda?

Karbonn A9 adb root (FINAL HOPE)

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Requirements and rooting process
1 > Your pitiable unrooted Karbonn A9 Android device
2 > ADB drivers for your device installed on your pc (I used WinXP. You may use Win 7/Vista or the Linux distro of your choice)
3 > su , busybox , Superuser.apk
4 > A working linux distro with Nautilus (use a live usb stick of Ubuntu 11.04)
5 > Strength, courage and whatever makes you a man !!!!!
Rooting Process
To start, you must have adb installed on the OS of your choice.
I used my trusty WinXP system .
To confirm your device is properly detected, in the command prompt , run -
CODE -
adb devices
Now copy busybox, su, superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/ using adb.
CODE -
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp
adb push su /data/local/tmp
adb push Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp
Now run adb shell .
CODE -
adb shell
Note that you see a "$" sign in the command prompt. That means you are not rooted . Next run the following commands in the shell to change permissions and get some limited privileges for the Superuser files:
CODE -
chmod 6755 /data/local/tmp/su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Note that the names of the files are case sensitive.
Done?
Turn off your Android device using the power button.
Now you need to reboot your system into a Linux distro which has Nautilus.
Android and Linux, having a similar heritage, makes it possible for us to get root access over the Android phone if you are running with root privileges within Linux. I used an Ubuntu 11.04 Live USB disk to save the hassle of installing another os.
When you have booted into Linux, open up terminal and type:
CODE -
sudo nautilus
This would open up the Nautilus file browser with root privileges.
Now put your Android device into Download mode . for the karbonn A9 the method is to hold down the Volume up button and simultaneously turn on the phone using the power on switch.
Once in download mode, connect the Android device using the microusb cable to the computer.
Now using the open Nautilus window, navigate to /UserData/local/tmp/ folder and verify that you have the files you sent to the device viz. su, busybox and Superuser.apk
Move/cut-paste su and busybox to /system/bin/ using Nautilus.
Move/cut-paste Superuser.apk to /system/app/ using Nautilus.
Now pull out the battery from your Android device.
Now simply turn on your device.
You must now have root.
Verify by running:
CODE -
adb shell
su
You'll note that the "$" prompt will turn into a "#" and you'll be prompted by a Superuser permission notification on your
device
WOOHOO !!!! YOU NOW HAVE ROOT ON YOUR PHONE !!!!
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Important -
​1 > For all purposes, consider that your warranty will be void if you follow these steps
2 > I am not responsible for any loss, monetary or otherwise arising as a result of this article.
If you don't feel up to it, quit now and close this web page .
3 > I must assert that although I am aware of no reason why this should not work on *any* Android device, phone or tablet, I have only tested this on my GALAXY s3 .
4 > I have tried to explain it in the easiest way I can, but I must state here that this is by no means an easy task and you must persevere. If you can't follow the steps to the letter, its better you don't follow them at all and wait for a single click app for this or a custom rooted firmware.
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Doesnt work,Already tried it a week ago.
THis technique doesnt work.I have already tried it a week ago.
here's the original link:
http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html
The problem is that nautilus just wont list our device's folders.
And download mode is opened by pressing Vol down + power for A9,
Vol up + Power opens fastboot.

Root for my Newsmy T3 android 4 tablet

Can I root to my Newsmy T3 7" Android 4.0 Tablet?
what rom I have to download and where can I find it?
Please follow the sticky/announcement at the top of this forum and always include a thread title.
So far from my limited searching is haven for http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-q/28118-custom-roms-rockchip-based-tablets.html
Has a download link there for an rom install.
thank you so much, but search rom for newsmy T3 (not T7)...
oferw said:
thank you so much, but search rom for newsmy T3 (not T7)...
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Ah sorry didn't realise t3 and t7 were different. As said just started research on this. The tablet is for my young daughter (under 3!) and it keeps her busy doing YouTube etc. Bought it a month ago but didn't decide to research and install a rom on it as it's been okay until I installed games on it this week and zaps battery.
I only know I got her a newsmy 7inch tablet,will look into what model heh. If it's a t3 I will look for it as well and let you know if I find one or will look into writing one as I've got back into coding after 6-7 year absence due to a motorbike injury.
Root for Newsmy T3
Hey Guys, I just got one of these tablets and I was able to root mine quickly by following the instructions on this forum.
http://www.flashmyandroid.com/forum/showthread.php?309-ROOT-TOOL-for-ICS-4-0-3
download link for files: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1503729/RK2918_4.0_ROOT.rar
thanks Dave.S for posting it!
When I first tried to root mine I had some problems getting the correct drivers installed and I stumbled upon the Knives-and-Fork tool made by DieHappy that was very helpful and it sets up ADB nicely. http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?5008
Succesfully rooted my Newsmy T3
It is strange but this fine tablet (Newsmy T3) is poorly covered in the web. It has been very difficult to find any info about flashing or rooting it let alone finding the correct rom.
I just managed to root the device. It was not so easy as implied in some posts because adb shell was unable to copy superuser.apk and su to the revelant folders even after remounting system as rw. But it seems that this tablet comes with busybox preinstalled (even though as non routed, busybox cant work properly until you root the device). So when connected via adb shell you can copy the above files to system/app and /bin respectively by issuing the revelant busybox commands. In brief do the following:
1) Google for superuser.apk and su for ICS 4.0.4 and download the two files.
2) Send those files to your sdcard with adb (issue those 2 commands: adb push superuser.apk /sdcard/superuser.apk and adb push su /sdcard/su)
3) Go into console mode (adb shell) and issue the following commands:
4) su (gain original privileges)
5) mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mtdblock8 /system (This remounts the system folder as rw)
There is already a su file under system/xbin (or system/bin) on this device, now it is time to copy it on your sdcard as a backup in case something goes wrong.
Now with the help of busybox you can copy su and superuser to the desired locations...
6) busybox cp /sdcard/superuser.apk /system/app/superuser.apk
7) busybox cp /sdcard/su /system/bin/su
8) busybox cp /sdcard/su /system/xbin/su
Next, set the correct permissions for su:
9) busybox chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
10) busybox chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su
All ok now exit adb shell...
11) exit
At this point your newsmy T3 is already rooted and you can check it with any free software like rootcheck. Once checked, reboot the device and youre done.
Hope this helps.
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