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[Q] My half assed root.

[/FONT I thought of myself as a well seasoned vet when it came to rooting. I have had a G1 and a Mytouch 3g. Since I now have the Mytouch 4g I would like to root it completely. I have run Visionary and can have SU privileges, then cant boot into recovery. I then tried using my computer to root. Still nothing.. Any help? Thanks you!

Olliej said:
[/FONT I thought of myself as a well seasoned vet when it came to rooting. I have had a G1 and a Mytouch 3g. Since I now have the Mytouch 4g I would like to root it completely. I have run Visionary and can have SU privileges, then cant boot into recovery. I then tried using my computer to root. Still nothing.. Any help? Thanks you!
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Visionary is only part of the process. You need a couple more files and a working knowledge of abd and using terminal on your Mytouch 4G:
files:
wpx.ko
hboot_dhd.nb0
Visionary
A Terminal app (I use SUFBS)
Commands:
push the above two files to /data/local using ADB
adb push wpx.ko /data/local
adb push hboot_dhd.nb0 /data/local
run visionary and get temp root
Terminal:
Open up the terminal app and type in “su” to gain root access
Once the “#” appears, type in “insmod /data/local/wpx.ko” and hit Enter. You should get a “function not implemented error,” which is what you want.
This next terminal command will turn your device into a nice paperweight if you mess it up. If you do mess it up, don’t blame me, this all on you!
dd if=/data/local/hboot_dhd.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 and hit Enter.
Close the terminal app, now open up visionary again. Run temp root again. You might get the “device already rooted” notification, this does not matter, what you are doing is locking in root.
Go back and open up your terminal emulator once more time and request root by typing “su”
Once you get the #, type “sync” wait about three minutes and reboot.
You should have permanent root with the security off (S-off), to check : With the phone off, hold down volume down and power to open Hboot. The top line of the screen should have “S-off” at the end.

I wanna try this step soooo bad but i'm scared ****less I brick my fone. Considering I only got it for just 2 days now.
I did the terminal process with terminal emulator 4 times & whenever I bash the root.sh file, the wpx.ko gives me trouble. Did it this morning @ 4am so I cant quite remember the exact statement it came back with

Paso876 said:
I wanna try this step soooo bad but i'm scared ****less I brick my fone. Considering I only got it for just 2 days now.
I did the terminal process with terminal emulator 4 times & whenever I bash the root.sh file, the wpx.ko gives me trouble. Did it this morning @ 4am so I cant quite remember the exact statement it came back with
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try this method ive havent done it as im waiting for my, mytouch 4g to come but u should the comments are saying it worked for them
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-permaroot-and-unlock-your-mytouch-4g/comment-page-1#comment-48683

My wifes mt4g arrive today, and I had it rooted and s-off in about 20 minutes, following this method from the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
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alfadog77 said:
try this method ive havent done it as im waiting for my, mytouch 4g to come but u should the comments are saying it worked for them
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I tried that method, but whenever I right click & open the command window & type 'adb push gfree /data/local'......I get "adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

The unlocker's method worked great for me, even as a total noob, and was real easy.
http://theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/htc-mytouch-4g-how-tos/

Paso876 said:
I tried that method, but whenever I right click & open the command window & type 'adb push gfree /data/local'......I get "adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
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That means that the adb binary isn't in the folder you are working from. Either the binary is missing, our you are in the wrong folder with you command prompt.
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danger-rat said:
That means that the adb binary isn't in the folder you are working from. Either the binary is missing, our you are in the wrong folder with you command prompt.
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Ok so lemme just recap what I did to see where I went wrong. I downloaded the SDK, installed the platform-tools folder, then hold shift same time as I click on the tools folder, select open command winder here & started to type in the prompt. So Now which file is the adb binary?? Maybe I can try & see if I somehow moved or removed it

alfadog77 said:
try this method ive havent done it as im waiting for my, mytouch 4g to come but u should the comments are saying it worked for them
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-permaroot-and-unlock-your-mytouch-4g/comment-page-1#comment-48683
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Thats the same gfree method stickied in the dev section.
Paso876 said:
I tried that method, but whenever I right click & open the command window & type 'adb push gfree /data/local'......I get "adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"
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You need to set up the android sdk first. follow the directions in this thread

Droid_duder said:
The unlocker's method worked great for me, even as a total noob, and was real easy.
Thats the first method I tried and it didnt work. I got that wpx.ho isn't recognized or something like that & 1024 in, 1024 out yada yada. I've noticed ppl say that its regular to get that back but I've dont it like 5 times & whenever i boot into hboot, I'm still seeing 'S-ON'
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I got the wpx error, which is why I searched a bit more, and then used the method I posted earlier...
To help with the cmd prompt, down load this file, and place it in the same folder that the adb binary is in (it's a file, named adb). Double click this file, and it silk open a prompt in that folder...
http://db.tt/aVW40cy
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Paso876 said:
I wanna try this step soooo bad but i'm scared ****less I brick my fone. Considering I only got it for just 2 days now.
I did the terminal process with terminal emulator 4 times & whenever I bash the root.sh file, the wpx.ko gives me trouble. Did it this morning @ 4am so I cant quite remember the exact statement it came back with
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I had no trouble with my previously posted root, however I have read that some people had to place the files in the root of the SDCard (and change the commands accordingly of course) to get it to work.

option94 said:
Thats the same gfree method stickied in the dev section.
You need to set up the android sdk first. follow the directions in this thread
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Thanks. I didn't know about this step until I realized last nite I had no clue what 'SDK' was...lol
alfadog77 said:
try this method ive havent done it as im waiting for my, mytouch 4g to come but u should the comments are saying it worked for them
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-permaroot-and-unlock-your-mytouch-4g/comment-page-1#comment-48683
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Thanks, this finally worked for me. I had to setup SDK, ADB & then in some miraculously way I got through all the commands without any errors....lol
Thanks to those who chipped in, I'll go by and individually thank you guys.
I wonder what I'll do next?? lol

I used the Ultimate s=off method and rooted and unlocked in 10 minutes. Work like a charm

Olliej said:
[/FONT I thought of myself as a well seasoned vet when it came to rooting. I have had a G1 and a Mytouch 3g. Since I now have the Mytouch 4g I would like to root it completely. I have run Visionary and can have SU privileges, then cant boot into recovery. I then tried using my computer to root. Still nothing.. Any help? Thanks you!
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There are 4 or 5 complete guides in the development section. Just read through them all and pick the one you're most comfortable with. With the scripts provided it makes it pretty safe.
I've rooted 4 phones with no issues.

[Q] GingerBreak: not found

Hello all: I am having a problem trying to root my Droid Charge. when I type adb shell, I get the $.
Then I type in /data/local/Gingerbreak
it says /data/local/Gingerbreak: not found
Any ideas?
thank you very much,

MrSpohn1 said:
Hello all: I am having a problem trying to root my Droid Charge. when I type adb shell, I get the $.
Then I type in /data/local/Gingerbreak
it says /data/local/Gingerbreak: not found
Any ideas?
thank you very much,
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right after "adb shell" type "chmod 775 /data/local/Gingerbreak"
Then type: /data/local/Gingerbreak
That should give you premission.

MrSpohn1 said:
Hello all: I am having a problem trying to root my Droid Charge. when I type adb shell, I get the $.
Then I type in /data/local/Gingerbreak
it says /data/local/Gingerbreak: not found
Any ideas?
thank you very much,
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try /data/local/GingerBreak

Sorry. I misstyped here. I did type GingerBreak on the thing. It isn't denying any permission. It is saying that it can't find it. I think I may have erred on my code insertion in the PATH section. It says it found my device, and when I push something it says all of what different commands mean. Is that correct? I only added the direct path to adb. Is there something else I was supposed to do?
Thanks

MrSpohn1 said:
Sorry. I misstyped here. I did type GingerBreak on the thing. It isn't denying any permission. It is saying that it can't find it. I think I may have erred on my code insertion in the PATH section. It says it found my device, and when I push something it says all of what different commands mean. Is that correct? I only added the direct path to adb. Is there something else I was supposed to do?
Thanks
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Just use gingersnap
http://forum.androidcentral.com/cha...harge-5-19-11-windows-mac-now-gingersnap.html

Yeah Gingersnap rocks !! I Odin'd back to ED1 and then opened Gingersnap and pressed start and about 5 seconds later I was rooted !!

[q] [xoom 2] i think it's bricked

Uhm, I have a XYBOARD 10.1 inch (WIFI ONLY) And I edited something in Build.PROP. I then restarted at to my surprise it goes completely black after it shows the Motorola DUAL CORE screen. I can get into the recovery. I even Factory Resetted thinking that might help but, Nothing. Is there anything I can do to restore it? Because I'd rather not have an expensive XYBOARD paper weight.

BUMP? I really need help.

if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.

pinoiryder said:
if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.
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And this is for XYBOARD? Anyway, I can't find the topic...

is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol

[email protected] said:
is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol
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How do you make a BackUp on a XYBOARD?
Anyway, Can someone just link me to the needed programs and topic?

ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????

[email protected] said:
ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????
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If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*

SUperFatCatNine said:
If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*
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Lol can you not download the original image from motorola and flash it somehow ?? There must be a way surely
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Does anyone have the stock build.prop for XYBOARD 10.1 Wifi only?
Also, How do you push it on using ADB?

I think there is no way to solve the problem. Send it to Motorola and will fix it for you.
Sent from my XOOM 2 ME using Tapatalk 2

As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.

luke.arran said:
As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.
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It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)

SUperFatCatNine said:
It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)
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I'm in the same situation as you as of today (But I have the Verizon Droid Xyboard 10.1). Messed around with the Build.prop and now its not working. I have a copy of the original Build.prop but don't know how I can push it to my tablet.
Adb is not working but fastboot is.
I don't think my original build.prop would be any help to you since I have the 4G version but if you want it let me know and I will send it to you!
Looks like I may have to send it to Motorola :-(

OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA Premium HD app

Just one more little thing, I presume you guys have su, as you changed build.prop and recovery (because to install super user recovery is needed!) If you guys don't have them, I'm sorry but don't know a solution...
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XxLordxX said:
OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
Sent from my MZ601 using XDA Premium HD app
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And where might I find CMD?

It's a Windows thing... just search a little on it... try using the menu option to show up everything and search for cmd... Which OS are you using?
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[Q] How can I bypass Motorola advertising startup screen

Hi,
Anyone know how to bypass the Motorola advertise screen on startup screen. Those screen that has the globe and airplane circling around with Motorola logo.
Thanks

dukkha2 said:
Hi,
Anyone know how to bypass the Motorola advertise screen on startup screen. Those screen that has the globe and airplane circling around with Motorola logo.
Thanks
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In ADB run
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cd /system/media
mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak
reboot

Kaw202,
Thanks for your help. I'm a newbie. I do not understand your description of the procedure. Would you please describe it in another way for a newbie. Does this means that I have to root the phone
kaw202 said:
In ADB run
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cd /system/media
mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak
reboot
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dukkha2 said:
Kaw202,
Thanks for your help. I'm a newbie. I do not understand your description of the procedure. Would you please describe it in another way for a newbie. Does this means that I have to root the phone
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Sorry you do need root.
Also if you are rooted just download a terminal emulator and type the commands one at a time and hit enter after each one.

kaw202 said:
Sorry you do need root.
Also if you are rooted just download a terminal emulator and type the commands one at a time and hit enter after each one.
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Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
What do you mean "in ADB run" ?
what is "su" ?
what is "mount -o remount,rw /system "?
what is "cd /system/media"
what is mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak ?

dukkha2 said:
Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
What do you mean "in ADB run" ?
what is "su" ?
what is "mount -o remount,rw /system "?
what is "cd /system/media"
what is mv bootanimation.zip bootanimation.zip.bak ?
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If you want to do things with your phone over and above what a 'normal' user can do then you need to do some reading and have at least some understanding of what you are doing. I would advise you don't alter anything if you don't understand the commands above as its very easy to do damage from the command line once rooted.
If you want to go ahead then please do gain more knowledge first so you don't mess up your phone.

I totally agree to that what Scott said.
But i'll help you where you can find some basic material.
Here you have one of a few basic guides on ADB. Also a few linux commands are mentioned. Here you'll find more detailed information on Linux commands.
Instead of installing the whole Android SDK as explained in above mentioned link i would recommend you to use Minimal ADB and Fastboot
If you have problems with the Native Motorla ADB drivers you can use the Universal ADB Drivers
You can also use Terminal Emulator (Play Store) as kaw202 already explained. Then installing Driver and Minimal ADB and fastboot is not necessay. But still i would recommend you to do that.
These are only a few links. There are much more guides here on XDA if you use the search function while typing the keywords into it

mokkami said:
I totally agree to that what Scott said.
But i'll help you where you can find some basic material.
Here you have one of a few basic guides on ADB. Also a few linux commands are mentioned. Here you'll find more detailed information on Linux commands.
Instead of installing the whole Android SDK as explained in above mentioned link i would recommend you to use Minimal ADB and Fastboot
If you have problems with the Native Motorla ADB drivers you can use the Universal ADB Drivers
You can also use Terminal Emulator (Play Store) as kaw202 already explained. Then installing Driver and Minimal ADB and fastboot is not necessay. But still i would recommend you to do that.
These are only a few links. There are much more guides here on XDA if you use the search function while typing the keywords into it
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Thanks for your response and warning. The info in your message is what I need. I want to learn. Once I understand the process of gaining some control and manipulating the phone, I shall make decision of whether to proceed or not.

dukkha2 said:
Thanks for your response and warning.
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Did i really sound that strict
Sorry for that^^
Once I understand the process of gaining some control and manipulating the phone, I shall make decision of whether to proceed or not.
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You should first ask yourself i you really wanna root your device with all its consequences.

mokkami said:
Did i really sound that strict
Sorry for that^^
You should first ask yourself i you really wanna root your device with all its consequences.
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I thought that just bypassing the advertising screen by performing those steps posted by Kaw202, I do not have to root the phone !.
Thanks

Does this means that I have to root the phone
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Sorry you do need root.
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Thanks. so I do not need to root my phone.
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I thought that just bypassing the advertising screen by performing those steps posted by Kaw202, I do not have to root the phone !
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????!

mokkami said:
????!
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Thanks

I have a samsung SCH-I545.

I recently hard reset my phone by mistake, losing everything. I found a very helpful post on how to get these things back. But In order to follow these complex steps, THE FIRST one is that I figure out the block partition that I want to recover, Jesus help me figure that out? :/ And then from there how do I hook my phone up in ADB MODE? could anyone Just help me with this entire thing??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...de-internal-memory-data-recovery-yes-t1994705

Try to download a terminal app and type ls -l / , I don't know if this command works without root permission

joe2k01 said:
Try to download a terminal app and type ls -l / , I don't know if this command works without root permission
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What terminal app would you suggest

I suggest material terminal

Did it work?

I'm sorry I've been so busy with work it's hard to keep up with this thing. Today I'm going to try and restore this piece of crap lol. I'm fearful greatful for you masterminds lol