I've had my Wifi-only Xoom for about two months and it's the only Android device I have that isn't rooted. I noticed today that I have the superuser app on my Xoom but I never rooted it and never downloaded the app. I'm not sure when it showed up to be honest. When I got my Xoom and activated wifi, I got a message saying there was an update (ICS) and I updated.
Wasn't sure if anyone knew as to why superuser would be on a stock Xoom.
Did you buy a refurbished Xoom from woot? Many of them were not wiped according to Motorola. A couple thousand went back out with whatever was left on them by the original owners.
Have you tried to see if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?
Open a terminal emulator and type SU and hit enter...if it prompts for Super User permission, you indeed have root.
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It was a sealed stock Xoom from eBay.
You gave me an idea though. I downloaded Root Checker from the market and it said I didn't have root access. I don't know why I didn't do that before......lol
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You gave me an idea though. I downloaded Root Checker from the market and it said I didn't have root access. I don't know why I didn't do that before......lol
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Yeah, looks like you got a refurb or used Xoomy, that was so/so wiped and repackaged and sealed. No biggie as long as it works!
I think Since your Google account is set up with your Xoom as well as your other devices that do have root, it just automatically downloaded
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Mjamocha said:
Yeah, looks like you got a refurb or used Xoomy, that was so/so wiped and repackaged and sealed. No biggie as long as it works!
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Very true, as long as it works I'm good with it
Anthony04x said:
I think Since your Google account is set up with your Xoom as well as your other devices that do have root, it just automatically downloaded
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That makes sense too
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So I just bought my Droid 2 the other day and could not resist the temptation to root it. Well, that process was easy enough through tutorials on here, but now i've stumbled upon a problem. When I awoke this morning, there was a notification to update to 2.2.20 (i had rooted it with 2.2.19).
No serious issues here... the update went fine and no bricking or anything. I still have all my apps and my current phone version is 2.2.20. My problem is that I lost the root-enabled features! superuser permissions is still an app, but the apps that access root are unable to (barnacle, setCPU, etc).
I'm not sure if this is as simple as going through the process again, or since it's been rooted do i need to do something different this time? I'm somewhat familiar with UNIX so i shouldn't need a fully dumby-proof explanation, but I'm not familiar enough where a barebone explanation will do it either. If anyone can help it'd be great. No rush though, phone still works i just really miss my wifi tether!
I think you can reroot using the same method
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happened to me too earlier this week, just reroot with the same method
awesome. Thanks for the quick replies! :-D
How do you unroot the droid 2?
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jmjbear said:
How do you unroot the droid 2?
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Install an update or do the .sbf recovery.
Alternatively, go in /system/bin and remove su and busybox and restore any removed system apps, as long as you haven't done any changes
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Is it as simple as rooting and then being able to install non market apps such as amazon app store, swype, etc? I really dont want to have to do all that sideloading BS...I would rather just root and be able to do it like any other android phone on any other carrier.
In my opinion side loading is easier than rooting but the answer to your question is yes. You can install non-market apps.
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In my opinion side loading is easier than rooting but the answer to your question is yes. You can install non-market apps.
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While I've never done manual sideloading, whatever the process is and however lengthy it is, wouldn't it be easier just to root and be done with it, rather than having to go through that process for each app?
Rooting isn't that hard, it just requires diligent attention to the process. Once.
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Scott_S said:
While I've never done manual sideloading, whatever the process is and however lengthy it is, wouldn't it be easier just to root and be done with it, rather than having to go through that process for each app?
Rooting isn't that hard, it just requires diligent attention to the process. Once.
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That's what I'm wondering. So, after I root (root is easy, I've done it on many phones), am I ready to install non market apps or is there stuff that I have to do AFTER root to be able to install non market apps?
Rooting your phone doesn't in Itself enable sideloading....its flashing a Rom that the developer has enabled that feature. They just tend to go hand in hand.
Look up AC sideload wonder machine, its a very easy few click method to install non market apps on any stock phone, I'm sure some don't work, and I haven't tried on my inspire as I am rooted and rom'd, but it worked very well on the atrix when I had it
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brian85 said:
That's what I'm wondering. So, after I root (root is easy, I've done it on many phones), am I ready to install non market apps or is there stuff that I have to do AFTER root to be able to install non market apps?
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Well I can tell you with complete certainty the "one click" rooting method for the inspire (bubbys tool), does enable "unknown sources."
I went through the process the night before the amazon app store went live. First day it was up I had angry birds Rio on my phone (market didn't have it yet).
While I can't say from personal experience, as I didn't use the original "hack kit" rooting method, I'd be willing to bet my phone that it too enables sideloading as a result of its rooting process.
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I think...and I could be wrong...that both the hack kit and the one click method load a stock image with the unknown sources turned on.
Maybe someone with more knowledge. could tell us..because now I'm really curious to know.
Can a phone be rooted and not have the ability to sideload...not trying to argue...I'd like to know for reference.
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Can a phone be rooted and not have the ability to sideload...not trying to argue...I'd like to know for reference.
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Well, I remember with my captivate, the super one click for that didn't enable sideloading in the actual rooting process itself. Granted, the button to do so was practically right next to the root button in the programs interface, but it was a separate process from rooting, and I actually didn't bother to do the sideloading thing at the time (no real need then).
So the two don't necessarily always coexist for every phone at any given moment.
Just depends on the phone and how the devs who created a particular rooting process decided to do it, would be my guess.
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Sideloading apps I believe is all up to the Rom running on the phone, and sense this phone has to be downgraded to another Rom anyways to root, I would imagine most roms support it, basically its not going to be available on every Android root, but most likely it will be available on any inspire root.
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So can anyone else confirm that the one click root enables unknown sources? I don't want to flash any roms...I just want to have unknown sources in my settings.
Also, does the one click root have any known problems (or cause problems)?
brian85 said:
So can anyone else confirm that the one click root enables unknown sources? I don't want to flash any roms...I just want to have unknown sources in my settings.
Also, does the one click root have any known problems (or cause problems)?
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When you root you can flash back the stock rom w/unknown sources enabled or you can just cook up your own stock version using the xda kitchen with all the features you like.
Rooting in and of itself does not enable sideloading.
Ok now I'm confused. Can anyone show me the simplest steps to get unknown sources up and running and be as close to stock as possible? You guys are making it sound like rooting flashes an entirely different rom, which is not the case for the tons of other android phones I have rooted.
tjb433 said:
Look up AC sideload wonder machine, its a very easy few click method to install non market apps on any stock phone, I'm sure some don't work, and I haven't tried on my inspire as I am rooted and rom'd, but it worked very well on the atrix when I had it
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I used the AC sideloader for my stock Inspire and it worked perfectly with installing Gameloft(sp?) games like Dungeon Hunter 2. No complaints here as I'm still able to side load unrooted.
ASLWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943174
If I use the sideloader, do I have to use it EVERY single time when I want to install an app? Example...if I download amazon app store, will it install apps no problem or do I have to use the sideloader everytime to install an app?
So I watched a video on sideloading, looks easy, but how do I get the apk files on my computer? I don't know where to download the amazon app store apk directly on my computer.
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So I watched a video on sideloading, looks easy, but how do I get the apk files on my computer? I don't know where to download the amazon app store apk directly on my computer.
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Amazon App Store apk
Angry Birds Rio apk
Google is your friend.
Angry Birds Rio is available free from the Market now. No need to sideload that one.
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If I use the sideloader, do I have to use it EVERY single time when I want to install an app? Example...if I download amazon app store, will it install apps no problem or do I have to use the sideloader everytime to install an app?
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I haven't confirmed this, but I assume this is correct. The phone is protected against apps installing from outside the market, and the sideload tool works around this by (I assume) running its own adb commands, so without the tool, apps will still be blocked from installing.
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I tried to root my Thunderbolt yesturday (I installed the 07/08 OTA from verizon when it became available on 07/08). I have followed the steps to the T, and have been unable to root my phone.
Is anyone else having this problem?
I used the following guide: [RS Guide] How to Root Your Thunderbolt
Here are a few things I noticed:
Wen I type "adb devices" I get the following message:
adb server is out of date. Killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT12GS001525 device
Is this a normal message?
Second, One I go through all the copy & paste into the cmd window, my TB goes through all the checking of the PG05IMG.zip, and I get error messages about no img found and whatnot... I never get the message "Do you want to start update?" I have to hit reboot from the bootloader, and then my TB reboots and I get no changes to my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.
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I tried to root my Thunderbolt yesturday (I installed the 07/08 OTA from verizon when it became available on 07/08). I have followed the steps to the T, and have been unable to root my phone.
Is anyone else having this problem?
I used the following guide: [RS Guide] How to Root Your Thunderbolt
Here are a few things I noticed:
Wen I type "adb devices" I get the following message:
adb server is out of date. Killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
HT12GS001525 device
Is this a normal message?
Second, One I go through all the copy & paste into the cmd window, my TB goes through all the checking of the PG05IMG.zip, and I get error messages about no img found and whatnot... I never get the message "Do you want to start update?" I have to hit reboot from the bootloader, and then my TB reboots and I get no changes to my phone.
Any help would be appreciated.
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You need to make sure that on your SD Card, the PG05IMG file does not have ".zip" at the end of the name. If it does, your phone reads it as "PG05IMG.zip.zip"
Take the .zip off the name and it should work.
The message from ADB that you got is normal and means that your phone is being read correctly and communicating with your computer.
Also, you use the volume up button (not the power button) to confirm the radio update.
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Make sure HTC Sync is not running on your computer in the back ground
Update?
Were you successful in rooting the phone?
I am a new TB user and the update just went through..
If it worked which rooting method did you use?
Thank you!
Just use thunderbolt auto-root!! Worked for me today on new thunderbolt. Had a thunderbolt traded for Droid charge then gave the Droid charge away and paid full price for new thunderbolt
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Longwayii said:
Just use thunderbolt auto-root!! Worked for me today on new thunderbolt. Had a thunderbolt traded for Droid charge then gave the Droid charge away and paid full price for new thunderbolt
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I used to use auto root and it worked great but lost my copy or version. All the ones I used recently didnt work. Can you point me to the one you used. Still cant do ADB. And yes I know Im challenged.
blueis300 said:
I used to use auto root and it worked great but lost my copy or version. All the ones I used recently didnt work. Can you point me to the one you used. Still cant do ADB. And yes I know Im challenged.
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what do you mean by losing your copy or version?
and which auto root tool did you use?
Just did ota and was wondering how to root. Please advise..
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auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night
rotorocker said:
auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night
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Mind pointing to instructions?
Jv
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Mind pointing to instructions?
Jv
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Literally went from here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYoeFrJ1Jk while drinking vodka!
So I would do some research and make sure this works with the new ota but I have used it on several TB's (original radio) and it works great.
http://www.thunderboltforums.com/fo...uides/1488-auto-root-un-root-thunderbolt.html
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Edit: Got it sorted out.
I am in San Diego and am getting the update now. The update appears to be OTA v. 1.70.605.0
If you do not want to update to this OTA version all you need to do is interrupt the update and do a refresh check update, once it prompt you to update you will have the option to reject or defer.
I am going to see how this OTA plays out and will consider rooting in the coming days.
Link please?
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auto root still works with OTA from 7/8. I did it on mine last night
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Hello,
I don't understand which auto root you are talking about..
is it possible that you provide a link? thank youuuu
acslee88 said:
Hello,
I don't understand which auto root you are talking about..
is it possible that you provide a link? thank youuuu
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See post #12
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See post #12
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indeed that it is
Auto Root
Wow this auto root is even easier than the one click root!
So I just picked up a skyrocket and I went to update OTA and it downloaded the update and when it went to restart to install the update the phone booted into clockwork. I wasnt able to find a thread for this specific device about it so I am asking here now. MOD if there is one please point me in the right direction. I did notice that there is no att bloatware on the device. Thanks.
Terminal editor, type su, press enter, see what happens.
Other clues: presence of Superuser app.
You have a custom recovery also which will need to be ODINed away.
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Yes, it does have superuser. As far as Terminal editor/ODINed i'll be honest I have no idea what you are talking about. First sammy device that I have had long enough to keep and want to keep. Use to HTC branded devices. But thank you I think it is rooted because of the superuser app.
Questions should be posted in Q&A. Moved.
Side note: I recommend you read a lot before you mess with it. Although this device seems to be very difficult to hardbrick misusing ODIN can lead to one.
Cheers
Go to market download root checker. Run it. If a super user prompt appears, that's a good sign.
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Go to market download root checker. Run it. If a super user prompt appears, that's a good sign.
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Yes it does, superuser prompt comes up. I really would just rather have this back to completly stock running 2.3.6 until the 4.0 update rolls out. Not sure which is better. Rooted or unrooted????? Also am not sure if it has ODIN....I tried to boot into recovery to run ODIN3 and upgrade to 4.0.4 but when trying to power on into bootloader it just vibrates and will not boot until I release the volume up rocker. Other than curiosity the phone works and performs flawlessly. With superuser being installed and after installing titanium I am sure it is rooted. Still not sure what ODIN is (like I said used to the HTC branded phones and never cared about root) Thanks for all the information. Also I am not sure if I will be able to update to 4.0 when the OTA update rolls out, im not concerned about it being rooted or not (have not found a reason to have rooted yet). Anyone know if it can be updated OTA even though it has root?
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Yes it does, superuser prompt comes up. I really would just rather have this back to completly stock running 2.3.6 until the 4.0 update rolls out. Not sure which is better. Rooted or unrooted????? Also am not sure if it has ODIN....I tried to boot into recovery to run ODIN3 and upgrade to 4.0.4 but when trying to power on into bootloader it just vibrates and will not boot until I release the volume up rocker. Other than curiosity the phone works and performs flawlessly. With superuser being installed and after installing titanium I am sure it is rooted. Still not sure what ODIN is (like I said used to the HTC branded phones and never cared about root) Thanks for all the information. Also I am not sure if I will be able to update to 4.0 when the OTA update rolls out, im not concerned about it being rooted or not (have not found a reason to have rooted yet). Anyone know if it can be updated OTA even though it has root?
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Ota will not work with cwm...you need the stock recovery to do an ota......rooted I don't believe matters
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StolenVW said:
Ota will not work with cwm...you need the stock recovery to do an ota......rooted I don't believe matters
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Can I download and install via sd card when the update is available. Only time I have used cwm is on my wifes old eris.
didozer said:
Can I download and install via sd card when the update is available. Only time I have used cwm is on my wifes old eris.
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You need stock recovery. You need to read the stickies for a few days before you do anything.
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Or just keep your phone as is, and wait when ics officially drops, just wait a day and someone will have a flashable zip of it for cwm. Might as well learn the perks of being rooted now and learn your way around the phone
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Its all set now. Had to figure out the whole Odin thing. Ended up just redoing to software using my computer with a one click method. Can't remember who made it but it was from android central but mad by member on here. So thank you to that mamber Kenny something?? Any was have it flashed to 4.0.4 with no bugs. Everything works perfect and so far battery life is great. I must say that so far I am loving this phone. At first I wasn't sure about going away from my vivid but I can't find any reason to have any regrets. Thanks guys I appriciate your help and input.
can u put solved in ur title
Hey I'm pretty much a noob to Android.
When I first got my phone I rooted and installed cyanogenmod with pretty much no problems. Well that was a while ago and I was getting bored of the rom I had, I decided to change my rom to MIUI. Well the rom works fine superuser was still installed, so I tried running busybox and then got the message that Superuser denied busybox. I usually get the option to choose if I want to allow or deny an app with root access, but not this time. So basically I've been looking through google and some of the replies said I needed to reroot... Which I have no idea how to because I already have it "rooted".
I'm just confused because I got a root check app and it says im not rooted, The I got rootkeeper and the status said I was rooted and superuser is installed.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Da_Harrow said:
Hey I'm pretty much a noob to Android.
When I first got my phone I rooted and installed cyanogenmod with pretty much no problems. Well that was a while ago and I was getting bored of the rom I had, I decided to change my rom to MIUI. Well the rom works fine superuser was still installed, so I tried running busybox and then got the message that Superuser denied busybox. I usually get the option to choose if I want to allow or deny an app with root access, but not this time. So basically I've been looking through google and some of the replies said I needed to reroot... Which I have no idea how to because I already have it "rooted".
I'm just confused because I got a root check app and it says im not rooted, The I got rootkeeper and the status said I was rooted and superuser is installed.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Miui is an overprotected ROM IMO. You have to go into various security apps to enable root access
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Miui is already rooted. Superuser is not needed. LBE replaces it and handles all root access. delete superuser and let LBE do its thing.
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Cooptx said:
Miui is an overprotected ROM IMO. You have to go into various security apps to enable root access
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Thanks a lot, I opened LBE Guard and allowed myself root access. So simple but lesson learned.