[Q] SE Xperia Pro - Unable to root with DooMLoRD v4 - General Questions and Answers

My SE Xperia Pro MK16i was previously rooted using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit. The software has just been upgraded to version 4.0.2.A.0.62 which then resulted in the complete loss of Root Access. I tried to re-root using DooMLoRD v4, but without success. This resolved the problem after the last software upgrade, but this time it has not worked and now I am really stuck. Any help would be much appreciated.
The script reads as follows:-
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Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
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[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush
866 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.026s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
3511 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.299s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
53 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.008s)
--- Free space on /system : 156260 bytes
--- no cleanup required
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
Thanks

to me it's the same
i don't find the form to root my phone mk16 with the new version, and i read in too much sites and i dont find anything.

Hi,
Sorry that you are having the same problem rooting version 4.0.2.A.0.62.
I have ended up using WotanClient to flash the software back down to version 4.0.2.A.0.58 to enable me to re-root my Xperia Pro with DooMLoRD v4. Flashing wiped the phone's settings as expected, and losing root meant that I could not make backups of everything before going down this path. It took me quite a while to reconfigure the phone even though all the apps were easy to re-download from my Google account at Android Market. I was hoping that OTA Rootkeeper could then be used to help upgrade to version 4.0.2.A.0.62, but the filesystem does not seem to support root protection. Creating a separate Ext3 partition on the SD card did not make any difference and I cannot find any other information on how to make it work. This is a real pain.
Anyway, at least I now have a rooted phone with the previous software and Titanium Backup is functioning once again. I have used Titanium to freeze the update service in order to stop the constant OTA notifications regarding the availability of the software version 4.0.2.A.0.62. There is no way that I shall upgrade unless somebody discovers a straightforward exploit to root the new version. I am now beginning to doubt whether this will happen anytime soon.

I downgraded my SE Xperia Pro to 4.0.2.A.0.58 and rooted it. Will I lose root if I update OTA? Also, will I lose my apps and settings?
I used to backup my rom data via ClockworkMod on my HTC Desire Z and restore it after an update, but there's no CWM for the Xperia Pro.

SE Xperia Pro OTA Software Update
My understanding is that you will not lose root or settings and apps with an OTA software update for the Xperia Pro. However, for some reason the update failed when I tried using this method to upgrade from version 4.0.2.A.0.58 to version 4.0.2.A.0.62. I am still looking for a solution to this problem. Please post here if you are successful.

I have flashed my phone over wotan server to. 42, after that I have rooted over the flash tool, and instaled titanium backap pro and uninstaled all necesery apps (facebook...moxier, fun and downloads and others) and try to upgrade to .62, and phone says me that is unable to upgrade software... Phone works great, but why I cant upgare software? Is it because I uninstaled some sistem apps which doesnt have any thing whit system works?
Sent from my MK16a using XDA

SE Xperia Pro OTA Software Update
I did exactly the same and had identical results. The fact that we have both uninstalled some unnecessary apps using Titanium and then been unable to upgrade using the OTA software update method could be the reason why it does not work. It probably counts as having modified the system folder. However, I am not prepared to go through all the trouble of re-flashing my phone in order to reinstall the missing apps and then try again.
The best solution would be if somebody could find an exploit to root version 4.0.2.A.0.62 directly. I would then simply upgrade the phone using SE PC Companion and avoid all the other problems.

Xperia pro software
Now i flashed again my phone to .42, roted, and upgradet sucsefuly to .62, root is still here, and now i will remove all necesery apps.
So, first flash than root, than upgrade, and make your phone like you want.

Hi guys, I have bought a new Xperia Pro MK16i with 4.0.2.A.0.58, not rooted yet. I get a notification about availability of OTA update to 4.0.2.A.0.62. What are the best steps to root my phone? Note: I want to uninstall some SE apps too.

muchotravka said:
Hi guys, I have bought a new Xperia Pro MK16i with 4.0.2.A.0.58, not rooted yet. I get a notification about availability of OTA update to 4.0.2.A.0.62. What are the best steps to root my phone? Note: I want to uninstall some SE apps too.
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Hey! Don't update your phone until you root it (I'm sure you already know this). To root it, you can use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
It's very easy to follow.
Before you do it, though, you'll need to install the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) drivers, which you can find here, in Sony's website: http://developer.sonymobile.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/sonyericssonxperiaproxperiarayxperiarayso-03cdrivers?cc=gb&lc=en. Or you can also install it using a tool called SDK Manager (that's how I installed the driver). An easy tutorial: http://www.invialgo.com/2011/install-adb-for-android-phone/
After you root it and before you make any changes (unnistalling system apps...), update via OTA (not through PC Companion!) to firmware .62 and after that's done, you should still have root and will be able to do what you want with your XPro. It's very easy.

Is using the wotanclient the best way to downgrade to be able to root my phone, I have already upgraded the phone and it is not unlocked/modded in anyway at present.

Suition Shinobi said:
I downgraded my SE Xperia Pro to 4.0.2.A.0.58 and rooted it. Will I lose root if I update OTA? Also, will I lose my apps and settings?
I used to backup my rom data via ClockworkMod on my HTC Desire Z and restore it after an update, but there's no CWM for the Xperia Pro.
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I just tried to downgrade my phone from .62 to .58 using WotanClient.
For some reason there was an error during firmware flashing
[SSL] Error 12152
Error: file header write failed!
CUST file write failed
and the whole process just stopped. I tried to restart but the WotanClient
said no credit which means the Euro1.99 i just bought was gone with the error
This is so disappointing. I tried to recover my phone which is now just a piece of brick by installing a new software (repair phone) via it SonyPCcompanion but it seems like the PCcompanion couldn't connect to
the phone.
Help please!!!
donno what to do now. if I try to flash it again with WotanClient, will it work? should I go to version .58 or .42?

Can you Please tell me how to do that?
MutleyB said:
My understanding is that you will not lose root or settings and apps with an OTA software update for the Xperia Pro. However, for some reason the update failed when I tried using this method to upgrade from version 4.0.2.A.0.58 to version 4.0.2.A.0.62. I am still looking for a solution to this problem. Please post here if you are successful.
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Can you Please tell me how to Downgrade from 4.0.2.A.0.62 to 4.0.2.A.0.58?

Flash it with flashtools using a ftf image?
Sent from my MK16i using XDA

I know this is a very old post, but it describes exactly my problem.
I recently bought the Xperia Pro, and it has version MK16i 4.0.2.A.0.62
I tried to root it but it gave me the error as described in the first post.
I assume there is no real solution, so I am asking for advice if it is worth the trouble by downgrading, rooting and then upgrading again?
Currently the phone has locked boatloader.
Honestly, all I want to do is to get root access so I can disable some pre-installed apps from "Disable Service"
Any advice is appreciated:good:

Related

[App] [26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread)

NOTICE: Gingerbreak is an exploit that has been fixed in many of the latest Android versions and releases. If it does not work, it does not work. I can't "fix" the exploit, you will have to wait for a new exploit to come out, or root a different way!
About
The GingerBreak APK is a wrapper around the newly released GingerBreak exploit (credits to The Android Exploid Crew), which is meant to attain root access on GingerBread. This specific exploit may work on various Froyo and Honeycomb versions as well.
What the APK and exploit do is as follows:
- The APK puts the right files in the right place to run the exploit
- The APK runs the exploit
- The exploit attempts to attain root access
- If it succeeds, the exploit remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script
- The installer script attempts to install the su binary and superuser APK, and reboots
Some important things to know:
- You must have USB debugging enabled on your device
- You need to have an SD card (formatted and) inserted - if it doesn't work, try formatting the SD card in your computer, or switching it with a different (or old, etc) SD card
- The APK must be installed to device, NOT SD card
- The exploit may take a while to run, but not more than 10 minutes, if it does, get me a logcat, and reboot the device. In rare occasions, even if the device does not reboot, you may still have root. So check that out after you manually pull battery after 15 minutes or so of being stuck.
- Always reboot between root attempts!
- While (temporary?) root access may be attained, due to locked bootloaders, efuses, S-ON, and whatnot this may still not work on your device. For temproot purposes, use the raw binary exploit (linked below), not this APK.
- The GingerBreak exploit should not be used to attain temproot and continue using the device. It fscks vold, you do not want to be running like that. You want to reboot! So if the root doesn't stick, you (still) have a problem.
Installation
- Optional: Press the Thanks button below this post
- Make sure USB debugging is enabled
- Make sure you have an SD card (formatted and) inserted
- Get the APK on the phone somehow, and install it
- Open the APK, press the root button
- Wait a few minutes. If there are no problems, the device will reboot (note that the reboot itself can take like 10 minutes due to cache wipe)
- Make sure the Superuser app is install and working
- Optional: Install BusyBox from Market (I personally prefer the stericsson installer)
- Optional: Uninstall GingerBreak, you don't need it on your phone anymore
- Optional: Make a donation
WARNING: Apparently on some devices the root exploit causes the SD card (internal or external) to be formatted. Also, if it gets stuck but you do see the card mounting/unmounting, try formatting your SD card yourself and try again (or use a different SD card) - often this works (a fix for both issues is being looked at)
NO IT DOES NOT WORK ON THE GALAXY ACE (yet ?)
WORKS ON A RARE SGS2, BUT NOT ON MOST (seems to be only pre-release devices that are rootable this way)
ACER A500 / ICONIA Look here (click). Will eventually be integrated, I guess
Donate
Donate to Chainfire by PayPal: click this link
Donate to The Android Exploid Crew by PayPal: [email protected]
Report!
Please report back if it does or doesn't work on specific devices. If it doesn't, don't forget to post your logcat as attachment, and mention your device details and GingerBreak version.
Credits
- I made the APK and did some slight modding to the exploit code to install from an APK
- The exploit ("GingerBreak") itself is made by The Android Exploid Crew. Original code can be found here: http://c-skills.blogspot.com/2011/04/yummy-yummy-gingerbreak.html
Manual rooting
From v1.1 it is no longer possible to manually root the device over an ADB connection using the files from this APK. Please use the original binaries from the c-skills website to do this. There are several guides posted here on XDA about how to do this manually, some are mentioned/linked-to in the first few pages of this thread.
Note
GingerBreak is not specific to any device, but there is code in there that may not work on device X or Y. The exploit is generic, but that does not mean one size fits all, nor does it mean that there will be no firmwares out there that fix this exploit. A special version may need to be compiled for your device, ask your favorite hacker from your specific device's forum. This APK is meant to make the process easier, but also adds dependancies so that it may not work on your device.
AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON S-ON DEVICES !
Changelog
26.04.2011: v1.2
- Removed some code that may break operation while the code itself isn't needed
- Added UnRoot option
- The APK now logs exploit output semi-live
22.04.2011: v1.1
- Modded exploit code to not need /data/local/tmp - this should fix the problem extracting assets as well as be more compatible with various devices (in theory). In case the APK notices that this cannot work, it will warn you about this.
- Added some warnings and errors to the APK
21.04.2011: v1.0
- First release of APK
- Slight mods to the exploit source to have it work better from APK
Sources
Attached archive contains the modified sources for the exploit part of this APK. I will publish new versions only when it changes; the APK may be updated to a newer version, this does not necessarily mean the exploit has changed
Also, apologies for the few days delay in posting the source.
Genius tool!
Congrats to C-Skills to for the exploit of course.
PS: if you want it to work on Galaxy S II: extract in /app-cache instead of /data/local/tmp
Finally this has come out
Sent from my a Vibrant using the xda premium app
Will this work on any phone
Sent from my a Vibrant using the xda premium app
supercurio said:
Genius tool!
PS: if you want it to work on Galaxy S II: extract in /app-cache instead of /data/local/tmp
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Will be looked at! (I'm sure it'll need more modifications for other devices as well, hehe)
I get an error saying 'could not extract assets'. Is there a solution for this?
Running 2.3.3.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
I am trying to root using adb.
Can anybody tell how long will it sleep/wait after displaying
[*] vold: 1965 GOT start: 0x00014344 GOT end: 0x00014384
to complete the root
(@robin2)
try:
adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
will it work on Nexus S? Anyone tried yet?
please see the steps below
E:\Downloads\New folder\SuperOneClickv1\SuperOneClickv1>adb push gingerbreak /da
ta/local/tmp
586 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.028s)
E:\Downloads\New folder\SuperOneClickv1\SuperOneClickv1>adb shell chmod 777 /dat
a/local/tmp/gingerbreak
E:\Downloads\New folder\SuperOneClickv1\SuperOneClickv1>adb shell /data/local/tm
p/gingerbreak
[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi
[**] donate to [email protected] if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!
[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found system: 0x6fd17f09 strcmp: 0x6fd37c89
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x00014344
[+] Using device /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0
[*] vold: 1965 GOT start: 0x00014344 GOT end: 0x00014384
That's not my modded version, so don't ask me.
why would you need on a nexus s ??
it is one of the most simple phone to root and get superuser ...
there are many guides in the development section for the nexus s look there
i would much prefer to use one of those as i know it will work !!
I cannot create/remove any directories/files in /data/local/ because I don't have root access.
I've tried...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
For those that want to root manually, you can follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044582
It's for a Nexus One (tested), so if you want to use the step-by-step for a different device, you will have to change the partitions in the mounting commands.
Hi! I have Nexus One and is currently on an unrooted 2.3.3
I placed the APK file on my SD card and when I tried to launch it, all I got was "could not extract assets" what should I do?
curiousitykilledthepat said:
Hi! I have Nexus One and is currently on an unrooted 2.3.3
I placed the APK file on my SD card and when I tried to launch it, all I got was "could not extract assets" what should I do?
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For people getting "could not extract assets" error execute
adb shell rmdir /data/local/tmp
and then
adb shell mkdir /data/local/tmp
The above post worked for me. Thanks.
Been thinking a bit about how things are done in the v1.0, going to do some massive changes for the next release that should make it much more compatible.
:/
it doesn't root the Desire S, unfortunately

Sending back to Tmobile, Unroot Q

I have rooted my G2X and since changing roms didn't do anything to help fix the rebooting issues I've decided to send it back for a different one. I just want to make sure that I won't have a problem once they get my phone. I followed the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14159600#post14159600 but for some reason when I click unroot it seems to get stuck at a certain point.
I did make a backup of the ROM that came with the phone, but i also tried a few custom ROMs as well as trying the LG updated ROM. Currently if I open Android Terminal Emulator and type 'su' it gives me a permission denied error. If I try the 'Root Checker" app under basic it will say the phone isn't rooted and busybox isn't installed but when I go under advanced half the time I click verify it'll say it's not rooted and other times it will say it is rooted... so it's confusing me. Advanced still shows busybox as not installed, so it's just root that changes between rooted and not rooted under advanced in root checker.
Root Checker Basic > "Sorry, you don't have root access. For detailed output, please use the advanced mode" - It will say that EVERY time I try.
Root Checker Advanced >
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.
Standard su binary location:
/system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Standard su binary location:
/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Alternate su binary location: /sbin/su: Permission denied
SU binary not found in the system declared PATH
Then if I hit Verify Root again it may show the above a few times, but eventually (sometimes 1 click after) it will show:
Congratulations! You have root access!
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
Standard su binary location:
/system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Standard su binary location:
/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Alternate su binary location:
/sbin/su: Permission denied
Root user id:
Root not properly returning its user id
Root group id:
Root not properly returning its group id
So I guess I'm wondering why it's showing as not rooted EVERY time under basic, but showing rooted and unrooted under advanced. If terminal emulator is giving su a permission denied error instead of a # doesn't that mean it's not rooted? Sorry for the long post, but I can't take the chance of sending the phone back rooted. Also, when I used the LG Update it updated my baseband to July 15th which isn't the one that came with the phone or the one that was with the stock rom i'm using now... could that be an issue? If anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it, thanks!
Also, since when I used the LG update it updated my baseband is it possible to revert it back to the stock baseband that was on it when I purchased the phone?
since you already did the LG update it seems like with the new baseband- why not use the stock 2.3.3 rom found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196019
i believe that after you flash this rom you will lose root- so you should be able to send back to tmobile with no prob- just make sure to flash back to stock recovery.
thanks for the reply, was actually in the process of doing that as you posted lol... thanks again, appreciate the help, at least now i know i'm going in the right direction ^_^
I installed 2.3.3, flashed back to stock recovery... terminal emulator still gives permission denied when i type 'su' and root checker still says not rooted for basic and switches between rooted and not rooted under advanced... is there a way to verify my phone isn't rooted besides root checker? I don't want to send back a rooted phone and the root checker is giving me mixed results under advanced so i don't know what to do at this point

Problem rooting Live WIth Walkman (WT19i)

I'm trying to root my SE WT19i, but it's being impossible. I´ll tell you all what I've tried so anyone can see any solution:
I followed this thread for downgrading from andoid 4.0 to 2.3. First, flashed the phone with the 4.0.2.A.0.62 version.
Then, for installing adb drivers, tried installing PC Companion, but it wasn't able to install any driver. So, I searched and installed the drivers this way (installing the “Google USB Driver” package).
Then, following the first thread, downloaded the DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0] , and followed the instructions (USB debugging, unknown sources, even the 10 minutes screen timeout). Don't worked.
So, I flashed again the phone, with the 4.0.2.A.0.42, and tried one more time (and changed the options again according to the script's instructions). Don't worked.
Same for 4.0.2.A.0.58, that is the version that runs my phone now.
Then, I tried this method, by using the Super One Click. That program prompted me to install drivers, so I installed all I was prompted, but don't worked any exploit method of it (yeah, I know the other method "maybe won't work in Android 2.3 and higher", but I had to try).
As there were new drivers installed, I thought the DoomLord's script now, finally, will be able to work, so I tried again. Well, the console output is this (and it is generated in a few seconds...)
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Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
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[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
cannot open 'files\zergRush': No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
2262 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.464s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
53 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.008s)
--- Free space on /system : 172928 bytes
--- no cleanup required
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
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Well... the "files\zergRush" actually exists. I haven't modified anything in the files more than unzipping them. I don't know why don't recognise it, but because of that, I downloaded directly the zergRush script and replace it, but didn't worked either even when the DoomLord's script found it. I've also tried to unzipping it directly in C:\, but the results are the same.
I'm using Windows 7, but have tried to run in compatibility mode with xp sp3, and with admin permissions without results.
I don't know what more to do, I think I've tried all. Can anyone help?
PS: I was going to post this in the thread of DoomLord's script (that is the correct place for this, I think), but I'm not allowed yet, sorry.
Accordingly to the rules, bumping thread so it can be seen by anyone who could know about it.
I'm currently trying to contact someone in the IRC, but it'is a bit dead... :-/
install stock rom again and try again
That's already done. Several times. Now, I think the problem is more of the computer for not founding the zergRush script than of the phone. I need a way for getting the script working, but don't know how to...
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Edit: I give up. I can't have my phone useless for more time (because is stupid reconfigure it each time you flash it...). I'm interested no more in rooting the phone. Thanks to all who have read this thread.

Final Steps of Rooting Issue (Using DooMLoRD's root.zip)

Hello
I am new / a noob... [For Below I have highlighted what the issue is in RED on the code part of the issue]
I have looked on this site for three days running. I have made steady progress towards rooting my HTC Sensation XE, as a noob I have download alsorts of unecessary things and misunderstood alot of what is describe but I have done well so far - I believe.
Brief run down of things done:
- Installed all required drivers
- used this awesome guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660831][All In One][Guide] How To Root...
- Follwed guide and currently down at Step 2.3 - open extracted zip folder and click runme. thats all. (if experience any daemon hanging problems pls install htc sync and plug in phone so drivers are installed. once done delete htc sync and repeat root procedure) PC will open a cmd screen with prompts that you need to follow. The app does rest... So its nice and easy
Ok so to the point of this thread.
I downloaded DooMLoRD's root.zip doo dar (Lack the correct terminollogy - Im a noob so handicap is allowed)
Extracted all files
Opened up the 'Run Me.exe'
A cmd pops up, with info of preparation before hiting any key.
I hit the any key and below is what I get:
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush
1443 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.015s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[-] Not a 2.2/2.3 Android ...
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
862 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 1.216s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
0 KB/s (439 bytes in 1.000s)
df: /mnt/secure/asec: Permission denied
df: /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied
--- Free space on /system : 87% bytes
test: 87%: bad number
--- NOT enough free space on /system!!!
--- making free space by removing Google Maps
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
This restarts my phone but nothing else.
I have the su apps on my phone, I have root explorer too.
I've looked in the \system\bin and \system\xbin for an su or something titled su or su binary
Can't find anything so I am worried about that. - does my phone have an su?
Also from the code above it mentions 'cannot open for write: read-only file...' how do I change this if this is the source of the problem?
If not, further down it mentions not being able to copy 'superuser.apk' over - do I remove this from the extracted files and replace with a current version?
Please can you experts help me out - I have searched the forums but they only resolve other makes / models.
Additional info is I didn't S-OFF as I couldn't understand what to do, but skipping that step I still got this far so unsure if I needed it.
I appolagise for the lengthy post but it should help shortlist possible problems down abit.
Thanks for reading.
Dude the guide u used is for sensation xl and it is not suitable for sensation/xe/4g
Basicly I think u want to root it phone so plzz give the bootloader info
Arey u unlocked bootloader?
Hboot?
Etc if u hve unlocked your bootloader
Thn install a custom recovery and install su.app for details search at development sectors of HTC sensation
U can use sensation files for HTC sensation/xe/4g but cannot use sensation xl files
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---------- Post added at 06:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:02 PM ----------
U may also get some hlp.from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
HIT THANKS IF I HVE HELPED YOU
shrex said:
Dude the guide u used is for sensation xl and it is not suitable for sensation/xe/4g
etc....
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Whilst waiting for a reply I had a browse through the search again and realised exactly what you told me.
used HTCdev and I am unlocked via bootloader.
so if I can't use DooMLoRDs stuff I decided to find others.
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497404
I download his zip but not doing anyhting yet.
All i bloody want to do is customise system sounds and its insane how much you gotta do just to get it haha. But yeah I just need it rooted and an updated su so I'll go ahead with the above downloaded zip and I'll see what happens.
Thanks for replying you were helpful appreciate it
The link wch u hve mentioned is grt u can go ahead with that but b sure u read everything n fill the prerequisites
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[Q] HTC Inspire 4G Not installing CWM or SU

HTC Inspire 4G - AT&T
Android - Stock GB 2.3.5 + HTC Sense 3.0
Build - 3.20.502.52
PC OS - Windows XP Pro SP3
Method - Easy Ace Root Tool
Noob - Yes
Problem - Bootloader unlock successfully achieved, but installation of BusyBox, Clockworkmod, and SuperUser interrupted during process.
Text from Post-Unlock on shown below. Trouble Areas Colored Red
Summary of Problem according to Tool - "Parameter Format not correct," "Read-Only file system," and "No such file or directory"
USB Debugging and Unknown Sources enabled when errors occur
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
< waiting for device >
sending 'recovery' (3554 KB)... OKAY [ 0.641s]
writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.953s]
finished. total time: 1.594s
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.297s
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Make sure that USB debugging is enabled and charge only is set as default
Achieving Temp Root
cannot stat '/tools/tmp/fre3vo': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/fre3vo: No such file or directory
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo: not found
Pushing Busybox, SU and Superuser
1 KB/s (536 bytes in 0.312s)
1829 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.203s)
1906 KB/s (1372660 bytes in 0.703s)
Trying to gain Perm Root
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'tools\su\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
failed to copy 'tools\su\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-onl
y file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/app/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
FIND: Parameter format not correct
rm failed for EasyAceRoot.cmd, No such file or directory
Perm Root achieved...
I too am looking for the answer. I'll edit this post if I find something
If CWM would install, that wouldn't be a problem
Scozzar said:
I too am having this issue at the moment. The bootloader is unlocked, but I will not get perm root, even though it says it was achieved...
EDIT: Turning off Fastboot yields different results. But still no SuperSU.
EDIT2: I GOT IT! Basically, I downloaded the latest SuperSU .zip off XDA, put it on the phone, then flashed it in CWM. SuperSU now appears as an app!
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I'll try turning off fastboot, but I can't get CWM to install at the moment either. SuperSU and Busybox also can't install.
Again, I'll try turning fastboot off and see how it behaves.
Prestige0813 said:
I'll try turning off fastboot, but I can't get CWM to install at the moment either. SuperSU and Busybox also can't install.
Again, I'll try turning fastboot off and see how it behaves.
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What have you done? Also, you can't turn off fastboot; it's a mode selected from the bootloader. Do you mean ADB? Turning that off won't do anything either, other than making your phone's system inaccessible from the computer.
Scozzar said:
Fastboot, as in the check box in the stock ROM. You can't get into bootloader with it on. Also, if I was able to flash a new ROM, does that mean busybox is installed?
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Depends on the ROM.
Scozzar said:
V2 Oxygen JB is what I'm using.
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Er, I don't know for every ROM. If it's a custom ROM, probably. If you're rooted (and again, if you're using a custom ROM, you probably are), you can always install it from the play store.
Update:
First off, I've already downloaded the SuperSU App from Google Play, and it's failed to obtain root abilities, so a perm root is not being acheived.
Also, I've downloaded the latest SuperSU via PC, and it's ready to go once I manage to successfully install CWM (however, if the Ace Root Kit succeeds, then using CWM to install root isn't a needed method)
I've tried continuing the process with the Fastboot setting disabled, and I didn't see any difference in the end result. It seems that recovery is successfully written, but it doesn't succeed in installing SuperSU, CWM, or busybox.
On another note, I've downloaded the busybox installer app from Google Play, and it states the phone is rooted; but runs into errors when I attempt to install (regardless of the version I select). I've run two root checking apps, and both say that the phone is not rooted.
In short, All I've been able to achieve is getting the Boot Loader unlocked.
Can you flash recovery manually from fastboot?
New Update
I just found that CWM is in fact installed. I did not realize until just now that from the HTC bootloader I had to select recovery to access it.
I placed the SuperSU.zip on the phone and installed it via CWM, as scozzar had suggested, and the phone is now rooted (verified by two root checking apps)!
From there I installed busybox via Google Play with no hiccups.
I apologize for not trying this sooner I hope that others find success. The Inspire's a great phone, and now I've made mine even better!
Yess
bananagranola said:
Can you flash recovery manually from fastboot?
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Yes! here is the tutorial
1- Download Android.zip and unzip it
2- make a folder called "Android" in C:/ like that: C:/Android.
3- put inside of the folder Android the files: adb.exe, fasttboot.exe, AdbWinApi.dll and the recovery.img
4- go to cmd and write:
cd \Android
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
READY! now you have a CWM Recovery
Sorry for my bad english

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