anyone tried this Rooting Atrix HD (and other Motorola 4.1.2 builds) on Jelly Bean
Re: Exploit on Jelly Bean - Root without locked Bootloader
Yeah tried it on my Telstra Australia ROM got the read only file system error some of the other people are getting.
Could be something I'm doing wrong. Haven't had another go yet.
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Well, i tried it several times, no luck. Got also the read only filesystem error. I am in contact with the dev, will report the findings here.
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I tried...
Well, I tried this on my VZW Razr Maxx HD. There was one issue for me, this phone's File Manager app does not allow you to mount a remote location like a Samba share. Instead it only has backup assistant as an option with all the local storage. Unless I just missed that option.
With that said, I did try some third party File Managers (Astro and ESstrongs). You need to do it with the Motorola File Manager though. It looks like the Motorola File Manager will mount the share as /storage/rfs0/ or something similar. The other file managers do not do this. When it comes to the "sudo /tmp/share/adb shell /storage/rfs0/pwn" part of the instructions no rfs0 exists on my phone to work that way. I couldn't find it under a different folder name either.
Lenny
I did that on my Atrix HD, worked awesome, I'm allready rooted on jb with my HD so I can't try it on that.
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IDroidThere4Iam said:
...When it comes to the "sudo /tmp/share/adb shell /storage/rfs0/pwn" part of the instructions no rfs0 exists on my phone to work that way. I couldn't find it under a different folder name either.
Lenny
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but when it comes to this point of the instructions you already worked with the samba folder. you downloaded motoshare.gz, extracted it, gave permissions etc.. so this folder must have exist.
maybe it's
Code:
sudo /tmp/share/adb kill-server
what's happening if you skip this part of the instructions?
onmomo said:
Well, i tried it several times, no luck. Got also the read only filesystem error. I am in contact with the dev, will report the findings here.
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Hey, Yeah I tried it too kept getting the same error. And I've been going at it for days. Just have to hope and wait for an exploit that'll work properly for us. Also yes please do keep us updated. Very very much appreciated.
Also To Lenny Someone else has had that problem too I'm not sure if it was you who posted. But someone did send a link for the file manager apk so you can find that and try again i guess.
bgumble said:
but when it comes to this point of the instructions you already worked with the samba folder. you downloaded motoshare.gz, extracted it, gave permissions etc.. so this folder must have exist.
maybe it's
Code:
sudo /tmp/share/adb kill-server
what's happening if you skip this part of the instructions?
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Hey bgumble,
You're right, I did download to the samba share, but that was all on the host PC running Ubuntu, not on my phone. This folder existed on my host as /tmp/share. I successfully downloaded motoshare.gz there and extracted the files, changed permissions, etc.
I'm not sure what would happen if I skipped those parts of the instructions, I don't recall an error when I ran it. I believe the way this exploit works is when File Manager mounts the samba share on your phone it does so as /storage/rfs0/. That's why you can then run /storage/rfs0/pwn as if it were being executed locally on your phone. My error at this point was that /storage/rfs0/pwn could not be found.
Since the VZW version of the File Manager doesn't allow you to mount network shares and third party apps don't mount shares as /storage/rfs0 (I don't know where they mount them), I couldn't get this to work.
There is a chance I'm not understanding how this works, but I'm pretty sure this is it.
Thanks,
Lenny
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ynk3 said:
Hey, Yeah I tried it too kept getting the same error. And I've been going at it for days. Just have to hope and wait for an exploit that'll work properly for us. Also yes please do keep us updated. Very very much appreciated.
Also To Lenny Someone else has had that problem too I'm not sure if it was you who posted. But someone did send a link for the file manager apk so you can find that and try again i guess.
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Yeah, good heads up on the File Manager. I did download it and try to install it, but I get an error saying it could not be installed, I think because it tries to install as a system app.
On a side note, after unsuccessfully trying to install it, my real File Manager disappeared. I'm not heart broken, but its kinda weird.
Thanks,
Lenny
Didn't get an answer from the dev yet.
The ones without the stock filemanager app could try with a different file manager. Once the samba "share" folder is mounted on the device, you could type "adb shell mount" on the host machine or just "mount" on the device in an terminal emulator. This will give you a list with all mounted file systems, The "mount list" should output the mount path of the "share" folder on the host machine.
Now replace the path "/storage/rfs0/" with the path you could find in the "mount list". For example "sudo /tmp/share/adb shell [your-mount-path]/pwn".
Please note that this exploit will never work with a third party filemanager if the hack is based on a stock filemanager vulnerability...
Same read only issue here, decided to give up waiting and unlocked bootloader
Yeah that's my next step, just got to get find the time. Did unlocking the bootloader wipe you're phone ?
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Didn't get an answer from the dev yet.
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I hope he does eventually respond. Did you maybe try writing to the 2nd poster in the thread, the one who promised to give tech support?
If you guys have XT926, You can just downgrade to Ice Cream Sandwhich, use the working root, then upgrade back to JB with VooDoo's OTA root keeper.
Is there a generally accepted way to do that downgrade (JB to ICS on a Verizon XT926)? Something that's relatively simple for the noob-ish? I have a Razr Maxx running ICS and a Razr Maxx HD running JB (both rooted) and I'd like to try running ICS on the Maxx HD for a bit.
lesdense said:
Is there a generally accepted way to do that downgrade (JB to ICS on a Verizon XT926)? Something that's relatively simple for the noob-ish? I have a Razr Maxx running ICS and a Razr Maxx HD running JB (both rooted) and I'd like to try running ICS on the Maxx HD for a bit.
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Razr HD Utility. Is the method. You'll need to google it.
can't use atrix root exploit on vzw droid razr hd, can't unlock bootloader either
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Same read only issue here, decided to give up waiting and unlocked bootloader
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I get to the same step, `adb /storage/rfs0`
but if I run `adb mount` there is no rfs0
I can't add remote storage to my droid razr
I have the atrix filemanager.apk, but I can't install it
I can't unlock my bootloader (and that's not what I want anyway, not ready yet for cm10, still happy with moto) bc not vzw dev model
sigh
I can wait
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Trying to install atrix file manager.apk also removed my files app (or at least I can't see it anymore) for me too.
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Same situation for me
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I talked with dev (@djrbliss) and the exploit absolutely does depend on the Motorola stock FileManager app that can mount network shares as rfs0. So droid RAZR HD/MAXX HD users are out of luck.
There is no writable executable place to manually mount a network share ala `mount -t smbfs -o blah blah` so you can't manually use this exploit either on RAZR HD.
Finally, the FileManager application is a system app so you **can't** install this app. In fact trying to will make your original droid RAZR HD File app disappear along with access to vzw cloud storage.
I really appreciate Dan's work on this - it's nothing short of amazing - but the sad truth for RAZR HD users is that there is no way to use this exploit. It's a catch22 - you need root to use it.
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Sounds like the dev doesn't realize there is a difference between xt926 and xt925
Those of us with xt925 are not on verizon, and DO have the stock filemanager app on our phone.
Now if the RazrHD filemanager app is somehow different than the Atrix's, that's a different story.
And that's the rub - @djrbliss says the exploit absolutely does depend on the stock FileManager app.
Also - 3rd party apps do not (can not) mount remote storage using libc.mount() because that requires root which no app has. Again catch-22 - can't use matrix HD exploit on RAZR HD. Sorry.
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Telstra can root using Motorola's boot loader unlock code here:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
Then download Koush's clockworkmod recovery and fast boot. Then in recovery install clockworkmod su. See this xda post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39167385#post39167385
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And that's the rub - @djrbliss says the exploit absolutely does depend on the stock FileManager app.
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Sorry I don't see what the "rub" is?
RAZR HD (xt925) has stock FileManager app.
Is someone saying that the RAZR HD FileManager app is different than the one on Atrix? If so, why would the dev say this should work on RAZR HD? There's some confusion here...
Related
I have a Moto Droid2 Global - Android 2.3.4 - build 4.5.1_57_D2GA-59...
I have rooted phones before (Galaxy phones which were WAY EASIER) but this freakin thing... Using any one click method doesnt work... seems to not be able to get exploits to work or something... Any updated ways to make this happen?
too bad you missed the hundreds of posts on this
try [How to]Root your .629
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fyi: normally with moto phones, we refer to the system version, not the build version
Okay. System version is 4.5.629.A956... I'm a pretty strict Samsung guy myself... so this Moto stuff is newer to me. The link for the SBF is corrupt in that other post... Ill play wiht it, see what I can do. Thanks.
sorry, forgot file was bad
try http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/23207-[How-to]-[SBF]-unbricking-&-root-D2g-629
and
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/top...r-.629-update(EzSbf-method)-**D2G-A956-only**
New All-in-One D2G recovery & Root CD for .629 update(EzSbf method) **D2G A956 only**
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try the ezsbf iso method, should be best option
629 update made things a little complicated
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@sd_shadow, thanks. I'm using a Droid 4 now, so my D2G is perfect for risking bricking while I teach myself this.
now, easier no brick method
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/top...29-(not-necessary-to-brick-phone)#entry839470
Droid 2 Global root CD for .629 (not necessary to brick phone)
edit: also here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701862
Shadow...what do you recommend for roms then..I keep bricking on latest nightly cyan,bricked with liquid...iv got 5 different phones all rooted,,and my head is starting to spin with fairly worthless info..just point me plz...629
Rezound
did you install d2 bootstrap then update
cwm with rom manager use dx 2nd int
hold on I'll add links
The correct way is installing Droid 2 Bootstrap Recovery and using that to hijack. This will give you CWM 2.0.0.x. Once done, install the Droid X (2nd init) CWM via ROM Manager, and you'll end up with a fully functional CWM 5.0.0.x.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...kdutta.droid2.bootstrap&feature=search_result
those roms you tried should work
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I am new & this is my first post. I have spent all weekend reading these forums and installing mods - GB & ICS. What I would like... is to be able to use Time Warner Cable 's TV app for Droid which allows me to watch cable TV and manage my DVR *and* use my Online Banking app to deposit checks. Both these require that the device not be rooted and TWC TV requires ICS. Is there a way to unroot an ICS ROM that is currently on my rooted phone - while still keeping all the themes/apps etc that the rooted MOD gives me (except SU,) and if so, how do you recommend I go about doing this? (It doesn't appear that using something like OneClick is going to do this for me.) I have gone from Froyo to rooted GB, Infinitum's ICS 1.1.1, then to UCLB3-CWM and would like to try ICS again...
Is there a way to take a ICS mod and install it in such a way that it appears as UNrooted stock ICS yet keeps the perks (except SU) ?
Thanks for your time and thoughts... Jami
Welcome... there is not any way to be unrooted and have ics on the infuse at the same time. Sorry, I know that is not the answer you were wanting to hear. Regards.
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Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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mg2195 said:
Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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Theory appears sound and correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds like the OP wants the functionality of a phone that is both rooted (TWC app) and unrooted (all other apps mods themes that require root)...not simply unrooted ICS.
It appears to me that a choice needs to be made between running rooted for one app or unrooted for everything else the OP wants.
There is another thread floating around here on the Infuse board about the TWC app requiring an unrooted phone. I saw it few days ago...someone there may have found a solution.
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Thanks MG- it was the likely loss of some functionality that would not allow the 2 apps that she wants to perform, was the reason for my answer. I hope you are right, although I will feel terrible about giving someone a wrong answer.
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I know the newest version of superuser has an option to temporary unroot. Not sure if this would work for the apps you are asking about but I'm assuming it was added for situations like this.
You just open the app and swipe over to the info tab, which is on the fat left I believe. Then there is a check box for temp unroot.
Hope this helps bc it would def be the easiest solution.
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I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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SuperSU and I think superuser both have options to disable root. If its a Cyanogen based ROM, there's another option to disable root in the settings menu.
Root ≠ custom ROM
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Pony Express said:
I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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When I go to the app info of Superuser, it says version 3.2. I am on jb tho so that may b the difference. I'm using the version that came with CM10.
Thought the option was there on the newest version when I was on ics too tho but not 100% sure.
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Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Smokestack360 said:
Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Yea, this is Chainfire's CWM with Super SU
It would be too easy if it were all the same :laugh:
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atoa said:
Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Interesting.. good find / may be workable for OP's needs.
Wow - thanks for all the replies!
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami
that's a kind offer but I'm hoping to either find a rom without SU or one I can turn SU off entirely on.
mg2195 said:
Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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jami.francis said:
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami
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Most everyone will have their favorite and all that I have flashed have been good. The one, imho, that seems most stable is Entropy512's build, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601844
Try 3 or 4 and you, too will have a favorite.
Project Cheesecake App
v1.1What is this?
This applications allows the user to connect to a Motorola Test Server, once there if an update is been tested your phone will download it. In simple terms, this application allows you to download leaks.How To:
1. Install the application
(Tip: Install it on the /system/app folder so it doesn't erase each time you do a factory reset)
2. Choose the server you would like to use and press the arrow.
3. When the device reboots to the recovery, do a factory reset.
4. Reboot and enjoy updatingSupported Devices
Motorola Atrix 4g, Motorola Atrix 2, Motorola Atrix HD, Motorola Photon 4g, Motorola Droid 2, Motorola Droid 3, Motorola Defy, Motorola Xoom, Motorola Triumph, More to come soonSupported Locales
Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Croatian, Ukrainian.
If you would like to help translate please read the second post!Download @
opencripp.org
Play Market LinkSource code, and translation info on Post #2Release Notes
Code:
+added -remove
v1.1
+Added new instructions into the credits screen.
+New Play Market home!
v1.05
+Re-new support for Atrix HD (welcome to the root world)
+Added several new languages (Russian, Hebrew, Croatian, Ukrainian)
+Minor fixes
v1.04
-Remove servers from the server list
+Added support for spanish
v1.03
-Remove Atrix HD support until a root is found for the device
Does this work on ics?
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
mtnlion said:
Does this work on ics?
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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Probably not as the ICS you guys have is a leaked. But... this could help you find a newer ICS build, maybe with the unlockable boot loader.
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mtnlion said:
Does this work on ics?
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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I think so. The atrix HD is ics right?
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Why does it reboot to recovery?
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DemosZevasa said:
Why does it reboot to recovery?
Sent from my locked MB865 on Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Yup. Same here.. reboots to stock recovery.. but I have the old cheesecake installed also - may be an issue?
Sent from my phone's mind
Same as above, but no previous version of cheesecake.
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In the installation notes it says do a factory reset when it boots in to recovery... so, it's apparently supposed to boot in to recovery.. I just didn't want to wipe my data today :\
Is meant to reboot into cwm recovery. But because of the way the device is hacked is rebooting into the stock recovery. Simply leave the recovery and relaunch into the cwm recovery of your choice.
The previous cheesecake app only function for one device. It was not properly adjusting the settings. This app uses a device recognition system to properly remount the partition and create the proper files.
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i dont know where my post went, by I am curious as to how this app works. I am how am I suppose to make it work? I dont understand how to use it. Please dont flame me because this just restarts and goes straight into CWM.
how does this actually work?
Bump.
overclockthesun said:
i dont know where my post went, by I am curious as to how this app works. I am how am I suppose to make it work? I dont understand how to use it. Please dont flame me because this just restarts and goes straight into CWM.
how does this actually work?
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I might be mistaken, but the version for GB would just simply check the MOTO servers for an update. That way maybe we could catch a unlocked BL.
As far as ICS???? I would think the same thing. Though I'm not sure.
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App updated. Read OP for full details!
will this work on 2nd system install? i mean from ics ota? from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32739637
thanks
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Is it really necessery? I mean, there is already an OTA , and moto said there will be no update for JB
It can help with finding an unlockable bootloader.
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lilhaiti said:
It can help with finding an unlockable bootloader.
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I highly doubt anything will be found. There won't be any new updates to find an unlocked bootloader.
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Please see this updated method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2122568
Original thread below:
Dear Bloggers, please source the original http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/05/exclusive-how-to-root-republic-wireless-motorola-defy-xt/ and not the XDA post alone when sourcing.
Dear readers, please checkout http://androidpolice.com, if it were not for them, I wouldn't invest as much time into android.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any loss or damage caused by this guide, nor the included software.
Adb is required, and must be functioning before starting. No I won't help you with it, I don't have the time sorry.
Download & unzip:
http://d-h.st/WyM
Code:
adb push cruelintents.sh /data/local/
adb push su /data/local/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/cruelintents.sh
adb shell /data/local/cruelintents.sh -break
adb reboot
At this point the phone will bootloop, but for short bursts adbD will be running and run as root, so we have time to clean it up and install su. This command could take a couple minutes depending on your phone.
Code:
adb wait-for-device shell /data/local/cruelintents.sh -fix
Then install supersu
Code:
adb install eu.chainfire.supersu-1.apk
Cheers, if you enjoyed it, feel free to donate with the button to the left, or to a local charity of your choice.
PSA:
Superuser has issues with this phone, my advice is to use supersu.
Any chance of setting this up as a clockworkmod install?
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This is great work by andriodpolice. Thanks for posting, jcase.
Which ROM version has this been tested with, and has it been tested with the single band or dual band Defy?
I should have a dual-band Defy coming in the mail in the next couple weeks. I'm really looking forward to trying Republic Wireless, but cringe at the thought of not having root and being unable to edit my hosts file for ad-block.
According to the republic forums, this should work on the dual band.
ryanpl said:
Any chance of setting this up as a clockworkmod install?
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Tough to install something with CWM when you dont have CWR installed
Yeah, no CWR yet, but it will happen eventually.
Tapatalk > Defy XT557D
Not likely, not standard cwr sur to the boot loader
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jcase said:
Not likely, not standard cwr sur to the boot loader
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Shhh. Let me dream.
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So it was hell finding a driver to work on windows 8, ended up using 1wayjonny's Universal Naked Driver successfully. Mucho thanks to you for the root, and 1wayjonny for the ability to do it using windows 8.
is there a way to un-root? think this hole will be plugged when they release the OTA update due at the end of the month?
I was kinda wondering that myself. I've never had a problem with updates over a rooted phone yet, but I've lost root every time.
works with defy mini too ?
Hi, great to find you here Jcase ! Thanks a lot for your work. My question is :
do you know if your method would work with the defy Mini xt 320 too ?
smoebody in the "root xt320" thread of this forum mentioned that the xt320 Defy mini and the defy XT have the same bootloader so that could work out. Do u have any thoughts on this ?
I also asked this in the mentioned thread,
Code:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658568&page=101
thank you very much for any ideas on this.
bst.rgrds.me (-.
So here's the story so far.
I have unlocked the boot loader. I have CMW installed. I can't seem to install a custom rom, and everytime I try, it hangs up on the htc screen forever.
Phone shows s-on. Is that a problem? Current rom doesn't appear to be working properly. Super user is installed but wifi doesn't work.
Any clues?
Thanks!
Since you are S-ON you need to extract the boot.img from the ROM zip and "fastboot flash boot.img" from your computer.
Interesting. And this applies to any custom rom? What I'm getting to is, should I do this instead of the rom provided instructions?
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I see now. Found the tutorial based for the One S, but I assume it applies to this, too.
Thanks. Will post results later.
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Worked like a charm, thanks!
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Sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. I'm glad you figured it out. There's a guide on the Ace Think Tank thread in General that has other helpful stuff as well.
Pigbenis12 said:
Worked like a charm, thanks!
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Hey man, I'm new to htc...I've seen so many different ways to root this thing but I'm somewhat lost...which method worked for you ? Ya think you could point me in the right direction....so far I've seen bubby one click gui, that hack kit...I'm on 2.3.3, I'm not sure what kind of RUU it has all I do know is I'm feeling really ignorant about now
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Currently there are 2 methods: unlocking the bootloader and AAHK. Both are explained in the guide in the Ace Think Tank thread in DHD General forums.
EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379.
EDIT 2: note that the Desire HD and the Inspire 4G are essentially the same phone. You will see more development (ICS and JB) on the DHD forums. So you can use the ROMs and unlock methods from there. Just be careful with radios.
Jesus Christ, that's a ****load of info thrown at me....but thank you....one small question...I have a sdcard that doesn't seem to work with any phone or my ps3...I'm guessing its because its the wrong format....
It's a class 4 16gb micro SD hc card....do you know how I could make it compatible with this phone and my ps3 (alittle off topic)
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Do NOT attempt to downgrade a Inspire or DHD shipped with Gingerbread with a Froyo RUU
This is what I don't understand...how do I know what RUU I have...I have a software version under 3.06....
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Is there anyway I can know for sure which radio is meant for each device or rom ?
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Jesus Christ, that's a ****load of info thrown at me....but thank you....one small question...I have a sdcard that doesn't seem to work with any phone or my ps3...I'm guessing its because its the wrong format....
It's a class 4 16gb micro SD hc card....do you know how I could make it compatible with this phone and my ps3 (alittle off topic)
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Regarding your card, can you hook it up (through an adapted, if necessary) to your PC? If so, use a format tool for it (such as SDFormatter) and give it a proper format and resize (again, if necessary).
Fat32 that ***** up!
I just wanted to make sure I fully understood every instruction b4 I ended up bricking this device....I should be good to go...I'm going to format my card tomorrow with my gf's computer than use that hack kit thing and get this thing rooted....that ace think tank thread is packed full of information though..I'm quite surprised though because over in LG forums, tutorials aren't that advanced....I still don't have a full grasp on s off and bootloaders and all of that but by the looks of that hack kit it seems to take care of all that...all I wanted for now was to get it rooted so I can flash an ICS rom and get all of this bloatware removed...one thing I haven't seen though is a list of items I can safely delete....
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I was looking through your profile and realized I hadn't responded to this.
I remove:
Apollo.apk
CMFileManager.apk
CMFileManagerThemes.apk
CMUpdater.apk
CMWallpapers.apk
Email2.apk
Exchange2.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GenieWidget.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
NoiseField.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
Talkback.apk
Term.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
I have also removed Calendar.apk and Gmail2.apk to replace them with ones from the Play Store (so I can back up their settings in TiBu) but I haven't lately. The list is up to you; that's just what I do. And if you flash a lot of ROMs you could make a flashable zip to customize it exactly how you want it more easily every time; for example, in addition to deleting stuff, mine also add a build.prop DPI change and some other small things I do every time I flash a new ROM.
Quick question...
I can't seem to get this phone to show S-OFF. Is it possible? I mean I do have SU installed and such, obviously CWM so what am I missing here?
You need to use AAHK. Check the guide in my signature.
Interesting. Is it best, perhaps, if I begin from scratch? I mean, can I go back to stock first?