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[Q] help!!! rooting!!! sgs4g

rooting phone soc 1.7 when it gets to this point:
SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0
Killing ADB Server...
OK
Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK
Waiting for device...
OK
Pushing rageagainstthecage...
159 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.033s)
OK
chmod rageagainstthecage...
OK
Running rageagainstthecage...
do i wait for the last one (Running rageagainstthecage...) to say ok? it has been over 20 min and it still sit there i wanna make sure before making any move.

Djveneko said:
rooting phone soc 1.7 when it gets to this point:
SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0
Killing ADB Server...
OK
Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK
Waiting for device...
OK
Pushing rageagainstthecage...
159 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.033s)
OK
chmod rageagainstthecage...
OK
Running rageagainstthecage...
do i wait for the last one (Running rageagainstthecage...) to say ok? it has been over 20 min and it still sit there i wanna make sure before making any move.
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Try the psneuter option, It works fine for me.

fknfocused said:
Try the psneuter option, It works fine for me.
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Click to collapse
+1
Rage against the cage seemed to hang on me too when I first rooted my sgs4g. I just stopped it after it ran for a while and switched to psneuter method. Psneuter worked for me--and quickly. Good luck.
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Thanks!!
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Psnueter works no problems.newbie here been tryin for 2 days to root. Just came from iphone so thats what I'm used to.any help greatky appreciated
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My pc removed 1.7 because rage showed up as a virus. There is a 1.8 on cnet
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App

Either options work, I've tried both ways and they work, not always the first run but it's all trial and error =)
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA Premium App

Rooting SGS4G
I ran DoomLord v4 script. But i ran into a small problem. I am on 2.3.6 gingerbread.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
562 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.040s)
--- 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
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[+] Zerglings found a way to enter ! 0x10
[+] Overseer found a path ! 0x0001d338
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[+] Zerglings caused crash (good news): 0x40219cd4 0x0054
[*] Researching Metabolic Boost ...
[+] Speedlings on the go ! 0xafd19403 0xafd390ef
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Popping 24 more zerglings
[*] Sending 173 zerglings ...
+++ LOG: write failed (errno=14)
+++ LOG: write failed (errno=14)
+++ LOG: write failed (errno=14)
****REMOVED 160 or so lines of this "+++ LOG: write failed (errno=14)"
[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man !
[+] Killing ADB and restarting as root... enjoy!
--- 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
1564 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.671s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
--- checking free space on /system
28 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.015s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 76744 bytes
--- no cleanup required
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
2099+1 records in
2099+1 records out
1075144 bytes transferred in 0.280 secs (3839800 bytes/sec)
--- correcting ownership
--- correcting permissions
--- installing busybox
--- pushing SU binary
986 KB/s (22228 bytes in 0.022s)
--- correcting ownership
--- correcting permissions
--- correcting symlinks
--- pushing Superuser app
1739 KB/s (785801 bytes in 0.441s)
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
My problem is "+++ LOG: write failed (errno=14)" and "df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented" does all these errors means the script partially failed? My other error is in Root Check it says "ADB Shell Default User:
ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1" besides a few other minor things. If you want i can post the root check log as well. I loved doomlord script. went smoothly except for those small minor bugs. Can that all be fixed or should i run SuperOneClick? Thanks for any help.

Do you have Superuser on your phone?

Yes superuser is there. Here's a Root Check log. As you can see there seems like a few errors including "ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1" so i am trying to figure out if i need to rerun the batch file, try superoneclick or if its fine left alone. I have superuser cause i opened it. But its 3.06, i used Doomlord's root v4, which uses superuser 3.06 and busybox 1.18.4. SuperOneClick uses more recent one. Thats why im not sure if it's ok or not. Thanks for the response
Congratulations! You have root access!
Superuser Application Status:
Superuser application - version 3.0.6 - is installed!
System File Properties for Root Access:
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /sbin/su:
Result: /sbin/su: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /sbin/su does not exist.
Alternative Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/sudo:
Result: /system/xbin/sudo: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /system/xbin/sudo does not exist.
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/bin/su:
Result: -rwsr-sr-x root root 22228 2011-11-10 12:53 su
Analysis: Setuid attribute present and root user ownership present. Root access is correctly configured for this file! Executing this file can grant root access!
Standard Location
Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/su:
Result: lrwxrwxrwx root root 2012-04-14 22:28 su -> /system/bin/su
Analysis: File: su is a symbolic link pointing to another file: /system/bin/su
Root User ID and Group ID Status:
Root user id:
uid=0(root)
Root group id:
gid=0(root)
System Environment PATH: /sbin /vendor/bin /system/sbin /system/bin /system/xbin
ADB Shell Default User:
ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1

You're good to go.

What about all those errors and the ro.secure=1? Do i have a lower access root or just normal to get errors? Cause i was thinking of trying superoneclick but if it seems fine i can leave it alone. Thanks for the very quick response.

What is your ultimate goal? Do you want a custom ROM or Kernel? If so, none of this matters as it will be overwritten when you flash.

I just wanted to be sure i got full root access, ATM i just want stock firmware with full root. But i did want to upgrade to a custom rom. Preferably CM9 if it ever shows up for the SGS4G. I have cyanogen on my tablet. Do you know if they will release that to this phone? Since i doubt samsung will ever release Ice Cream Sandwich for this. Thanks

CM7 will come first and we have some intelligent dedicated devs working on it for all of us. But our current custom ROM's are awesome and beat the hell out of stock I must say!

[Q] Unable to root Infuse GB 2.3.6

Installed UCLB3 last week. Now want to root my phone.
So far tried
1. SuperOneClick 2.3.3
2. DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
Still unsuccessful
I want to install Zeus 6.
Running SuperOneClick says All Done but phone is not rooted
please help.
following is log i have copied from SuperOneClick
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
480 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.046s)
--- 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
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] 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
1722 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.609s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
9 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.046s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 2940 bytes
--- NOT enough free space on /system!!!
--- making free space by removing Google Maps
rm: can't remove '/system/app/Maps.apk': Read-only file system
--- 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 . . .

Goraksha said:
Installed UCLB3 last week. Now want to root my phone.
So far tried
1. SuperOneClick 2.3.3
2. DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
Still unsuccessful
I want to install Zeus 6.
Running SuperOneClick says All Done but phone is not rooted
please help.
following is log i have copied from SuperOneClick
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
480 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.046s)
--- 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
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] 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
1722 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.609s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
9 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.046s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 2940 bytes
--- NOT enough free space on /system!!!
--- making free space by removing Google Maps
rm: can't remove '/system/app/Maps.apk': Read-only file system
--- 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 . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Silly, goose.
SOC cannot root UCLB3.
There is already rooter version and a working kernel by Entropy. look in the dev section
If you like stock uclb3, try vagabond

If you still cant get it to work then backup all your apps and data with titanium backup and restore with odin. Wich can be found in the development section and its GTGs ultimate unbrick.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

Thanks for your help.
i should install rooted UCLB3 then will try to install Zeus v6.
will try once m home.
by the time if anyone can help me to root my current UCLB3 i would really appreciate.
and yes i just want install Zeus v6 so please don't ask me to install other ROM/ Kernel.

[Q]

Hello everyone...
I've just read almost everything available for rooting the SE Live with Walkman (W9Ti) and simply could not root it. Zergrush details and phone specs are pasted for your reference. "Please Help".
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush
1801 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.012s)
--- 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
3716 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.282s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
68 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.006s)
--- Free space on /system : 179904 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 . . .

What a nice title!
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If you tell us what steps have you done, and where you are stuck, we'll try to help you out...
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Moving to Q&A

problem in rooting with DooMLoRD

My phone is:
xperia ray
android is 2.3.4
kernel is 2.6.32-9
build is 4.0.2.A.0.62
I used DooMLoRD utility to root the device, however get this output and the device is still unrooted.
Code:
D:\mahmood\Downloads\DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su>runme.bat
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
1608 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.014s)
--- 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
3534 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.297s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
85 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.005s)
--- Free space on /system : 179448 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 . . .
Any idea?

Did you see this on that thread?
"KINDLY NOTE: LATEST .62 FW CANNOT BE ROOTED"
If you want to root, you must flash your phone with a rootable firmware. Anything post 62 are rootable. This tutorial explains how to downgrade and root your phone http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/root-your-xperia-phone-without-voiding-warranty/

dvijaydev46 said:
Did you see this on that thread?
"KINDLY NOTE: LATEST .62 FW CANNOT BE ROOTED"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have managed to root my Xperia Ray ST18i while I had .62 version of gingerbread installed but it requires an unlocked bootloader.
mahmood.n if you are not concerned with your warranty and just want to root the phone then you can follow the previous link or search the Sony Support forum for a post titled:
{GUIDE} How to Root Xperia™ Smartphones
(I cannot post the link as I am a new user)
Hope this helps

Doomlord's root kit not working?

I'm trying to root a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2, and for whatever reason, whenever I try to run SuperOneClick, it stops responding mid-way. This being said, I tried to use Doomlord's Easy Root Kit 4. It's gotten me farther, but whenever I run it, this is what I get:
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
900 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.025s)
--- 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
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] 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
2748 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.382s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
214 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.002s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 20844 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 . . .
Any ideas on what to do? Thanks in advance.

Its saying the exact same thing when trying to root my xperia play! can anyone help.

plz help!!!
kidwicked360 said:
I'm trying to root a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2, and for whatever reason, whenever I try to run SuperOneClick, it stops responding mid-way. This being said, I tried to use Doomlord's Easy Root Kit 4. It's gotten me farther, but whenever I run it, this is what I get:
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] 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
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
900 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.025s)
--- 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
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] 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
2748 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.382s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
214 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.002s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 20844 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 . . .
Any ideas on what to do? Thanks in advance.
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same with my se xperia pro mk16i running ics 4.0.4

same here..
Same with my mk16i,
saying permission denied,
how to grant that permission >>>

[Guide]How to root xperia pro MK16i/a
Downloads
1.Flashtool-http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355542614000
2.Kernels
----->Mt11i_4.1.A.0.562- https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykgfqhns3u41uaf/MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel.ftf
----->Mt16_4.1.B.0.587-https://www.dropbox.com/s/00a739as8boms6w/MK16_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf
----->Mt16_4.1.B.0.431-http://www.4shared.com/file/I7OvtE7m/XPERIA_PRO_MK16i_431_STOCK_KER.html#
Instructions
1.Install the flashtool on your Pc.
2. Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel (Mt11i_4.1.A.0.562)
3. Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
4.Follow the steps connect your mobile and flash.
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything.
5.Close Flashtool and run DoomLord's tool.
6.Then again Flash the kernel .587/431(according to steps 2 and 3) Whichever you were using before,Restart and check for 'Superuser' installed
Enjoy!
Credits To 'Nabeel' at Sony Developers!
And DoomLord Ofcourse!!
Press thanks:good: if Helped .

Thanx madaditya :thumbup: done rooting
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