Is it possible? I dont own a desktop or a laptop do thought id ask. Thanks
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The debugfs rooting method requires at least access to the "shell" user account (and ICS, not JB), which you get via adb shell from a computer. If someone knows how to get access to this account without a computer, then it is possible.
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Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to android, and I have no idea how to root a phone. I am what they call a noob. Thing is, I have a Mac and only a Mac, and none of the instructions out right now focus on Mac. Can anyone help me out? Please and thank you
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Should be the exact same instructions. Just ad a "./" in front of whatever adb commands you have to run. I just exchanged my Aria and wont be able to get home to my mac for awhile to root it. But if its any different I'll let you know.
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Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to android, and I have no idea how to root a phone. I am what they call a noob. Thing is, I have a Mac and only a Mac, and none of the instructions out right now focus on Mac. Can anyone help me out? Please and thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725555
Follow those directions and you will be okay! That's how I did it (i did not use adb, i just held the volume keys and started the phone) I have a mac.
Though you do have to make sure that the Mac can see your phone. You will need to enable USB debugging and choose Mass Storage for it. That MP Application is just crap on OS X and I have set my phone to always behave as Mass Storage.
I just purchased a used Samsung Transform and I don't think its been rooted before but there is an app on the phone called SuperUser that I can't delete off my phone for anything and when I connect my phone to my computer it isn't even recognized as being connected. Please help me remove this file...I need the FOR DUMMIES instructions!!!
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That app in itself means it's rooted.. Or at least attempted to be rooted.. Google search return samsung transform to stock there's a guide on sdx..
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If the previous owner used an app to root (like z4root or universal androot) then you can unroot by using the same kind of app... if it has been manually rooted via adb (commands via pc/windows) then its a little more complicated! Your phone should show up on your pc regardless, it will only be recognised as external harddrive unless you install the official samsung software recommended for your handset which will also install all the necessary drivers and allow you to interact with your phone easier.
Root access can be useful, make sure to have a quick look around to make sure you want to loose it
hi, is it conceivably possible to root a fone with something like connect-bot. since it's local command-line shell has access to the directory tree above /mnt/sdcard , couldnt someone download the files needed for the root to the fone via the web browser and copy them to the correct locations with something like connect bot ?
i am new to android so i am wondering if there is a hole in my theory ?
thanks,
Depends on the phone really. Some need to flash files you normally can't while OS is still up. Some, perhaps?
There are root deployment applications which can be ran on some phones
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thanks, i wonder if there is a roster of files that need to be updated/ replaced for rooting a 'samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch by sprint' (i hate that name).
the reason why i ask is because since android has a perfectly capable linux command-line and file browser then there is no need for windows. (i managed to install heimdall on fedora but i have a suspicion that the apb just runs the commands as if it was run directly on the fone).
Most of the phones need to connect into PC usb port... unfortunatelly
The way of rooting depends on which android version you are using. Some exploits allow applications to get root privilege; others, like psneuter(2.1) or zergRush(2.3.3) work restarting the ADBd with root privileges by making it believe it's running on a test(rooted) phone.
On the first case, I remember an application called "Universal Androot", which I used to root my first Android phone, SE Xperia X10 mini, when using Android 1.6. That app exploited some security error on the system, and gained root itself, so I rooted my phone without need of a computer. Also, for 2.3 API Level 9, I think GingerBreak has an android app which does the same.
For the second type(the most common), it's necessary to use a computer, as the only way to get the root privilege once exploited is via the ADB console "adb shell". The other processes will remain running with their original privileges.
^ thx for the explanation. kinda' like you cant upgrade the kernal of a running system.
hmm that would be nice if someone sort this out..
Like Z4?
HTC Thunderbolt running MIUI
sort of, but more related to android security: exploits like psneuter & zergRush attack ADBd to make it run as root. other exploits, like gingerbreak, give root privileges to the application which run the exploit(somehow equivalent to running "su" on the terminal)
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I'm old to Linux, but new to Android. Can someone tell me please:
Question #1: Is it possible to get a shell into my phone somehow? Meaning, Can I connect, telnet, SSH, or any other method to get a terminal? Do I have to use that adb?
Question #2: Is the act of "freezing" an app simply a rename of the file or does it really do something different?
Thanks.
If you look for Android Terminal Emulator on Google Play and install it you will be able to use a terminal. As far as your second question is concerned, I believe it is the same.
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I have a mac book pro, and I want to use Odin, install CWM, and root using that computer, is that possible? Must it be on Windows?
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I have a mac too, I've hard conflicting reports, but I'm not sure you can (at least not easily). I'd suggest just using a friend's pc to do it. It'll take you 5 minutes and you'll never need to use the computer again.
If you what your doing you can pull the recovery image out of an odin flashable and use Heimdall to flash it. If you don't know what those are best to borrow a windows machine.
It might be possible if you have windows boot camp for Mac
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I used VMWare/Windows 7 from my Mac to root my device.
There is a native way using the Android SDK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1685493
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OgYscP-bho