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Used atrix 2 Check?

I just bought the atrix 2 on craigslist and I would like to check if it is rooted and or flashed. How can I check both of these things?

Primenay13 said:
I just bought the atrix 2 on craigslist and I would like to check if it is rooted and or flashed. How can I check both of these things?
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If its rooted u should see a app called supersuser
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Primenay13 said:
I just bought the atrix 2 on craigslist and I would like to check if it is rooted and or flashed. How can I check both of these things?
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Download busybox installer by jrummy16 from google play.when u open it and it says not rooted.your not rooted.if it stays open,you are rooted ao far. Then look at the info on screen itll say weather busybox is installed or not.if its not,install it and reboot.then you can download the "ATRIX 2 bootstrapper" from the stickies thread in on "rooting" (i believe its here). Install that apk and youll be ready to install roms through cwm recovery.if its not rooted,you can check the "root" thread and download the "one-click exploit" to root your phone.
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Thanks guys!!

rdavisct said:
Download busybox installer by jrummy16 from google play.when u open it and it says not rooted.your not rooted.if it stays open,you are rooted ao far. Then look at the info on screen itll say weather busybox is installed or not.if its not,install it and reboot.then you can download the "ATRIX 2 bootstrapper" from the stickies thread in on "rooting" (i believe its here). Install that apk and youll be ready to install roms through cwm recovery.if its not rooted,you can check the "root" thread and download the "one-click exploit" to root your phone.
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You could also download terminal emulater, and then type su. If you get access granted you're rooted.
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[Q] Uninstall TWRP on Razr HD

Flashed TWRP to make a backup of my stock rom, but now I can't get rid of it to get back into a stock recovery to apply a ota.zip - is there any way to remove the twrp recovery?

you need to flash the correct recovery.img with fastboot. One can be found in the Droid RAZR HD utility HERE. However, I don't know what version device you got or if there are any differences between recoveries from one version to another. so, be careful.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

holtenc said:
you need to flash the correct recovery.img with fastboot. One can be found in the Droid RAZR HD utility HERE. However, I don't know what version device you got or if there are any differences between recoveries from one version to another. so, be careful.
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Thanks. I've got the Telstra HD - Australia.

vegiisan said:
Thanks. I've got the Telstra HD - Australia.
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Did you figure a way ??
Also is it possible for you to share your Stock backup .... I flashed the leaked FR Jellybean but want to go back to STOCK.
would appreciate if you can update your backup to google drive or dropbox ?

Where did you get TWRP? The developer edition? It worked?
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Sure I can do that for you.
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vegiisan said:
Sure I can do that for you.
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Much appreciated ... inbox me when uploaded !

[ DISCUSSION & HELP ] How did you root your current android phone?

Spend your two minute, post here and help others , Which was the successful option when you root your android. Please help others to root their android phone.

1) odin one click root
2) Mobile odin kernel w/ CWM recovery
3) flash rom
4) no yellow triangle :good:
Sprint Epic 4G Touch

-Put the rooted .zip file on the SDCard
-Boot to recovery
-Install ZIP from sdcard
-Wait 10 seconds (rooting ain't slow)
-Reboot Device
ta-da. Then Installed CWM and added a custom rom.

Via ADB...

Joubunutbear
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Nexus root toolkit
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All in one toolkit for wildfire s
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I used SuperOneClick to root my LG Optimus 2X. It was nice and easy with help from the tutorials you can find on the web.

rootme.bat via recovery and adb
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Used toolkits, both found here, for both of my devices: RAZR XT910 and Nexus 7. Worked flawlessly the first time.

I've rooted my Desire with the unrevoked/revolutionary guide here on xda forums, quite a while back ago. Used CWM recovery afterwards. Flawless process.
The One V was also rooted with the guide here on xda, the easy one with htcdev. Not the hard root. My friend didn't want the hard root so I followed his orders, since it was his phone. Also flawless.

Kernel
I flashed pre-rooted kernel
http://sklep.gps.wroclaw.pl

I used exynos abuse app on my note 2 and then installed twrp.

noushadkpr said:
Spend your two minute, post here and help others , Which was the successful option when you root your android. Please help others to root their android phone.
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Hello there, noob here, just made the switch from iphone to Note 2 and I'm loving it. I was very familiar with the jailbreaking process of the iphone and now I'm trying to learn how to do the same with my Note2.
I see there are a lot of variants depending on the carrier so I did some research and finally found what I needed to root note 2 SGH-i317 (ATT), used Odin and CWM and everything went very smooth, now I have a rooted note2 confirmed with the root_checker app.
On problem though, when I try to get into TRWP recovery mode so I can install roms/kernells if I do the Volume_up + Home+ power, I only get a black screen. Can't get into it and don't know what to do. My phone works fine though.
Any suggestions?
Should I re-root? Is it possible?
thanks in advance
Carlos (android noob)

I rooted my android phone with Framaroot app, just installed this app on phone,selected for exploit and voila I have my rooted phone. :laugh:

cfrankling said:
Hello there, noob here, just made the switch from iphone to Note 2 and I'm loving it. I was very familiar with the jailbreaking process of the iphone and now I'm trying to learn how to do the same with my Note2.
I see there are a lot of variants depending on the carrier so I did some research and finally found what I needed to root note 2 SGH-i317 (ATT), used Odin and CWM and everything went very smooth, now I have a rooted note2 confirmed with the root_checker app.
On problem though, when I try to get into TRWP recovery mode so I can install roms/kernells if I do the Volume_up + Home+ power, I only get a black screen. Can't get into it and don't know what to do. My phone works fine thought.
Any suggestions?
Should I re-root? Is it possible?
thanks in advance
Carlos (android noob)
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Flashing the recovery again might help
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I made a flashable zip with su and superSU.apk and i flashed it via CWM.

each shoval
hanisod said:
Flashing the recovery again might help
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Do I have to use the same tar file or can I use a different one just as long as it is for the SGH-i317?
thx

cfrankling said:
Do I have to use the same tar file or can I use a different one just as long as it is for the SGH-i317?
thx
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Try again
And make sure nothing go wrong
And if it didn't help
Try downloading the file again
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hanisod said:
Try again
And make sure nothing go wrong
And if it didn't help
Try downloading the file again
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thanks henisod for the quick responses. I will do the re-flashing, the odd thing is that it all went well on the first try.

[OTA] 4.3 OTA Zip for GT-I9505G Google Edition

https://mega.co.nz/#!F8A12Tra!AuV23h8onysSyzp45M4UZgwORUZNMd1ZeU9CWLV2X6Q

Having trouble getting this to install in stock recovery on my I9505G.
Here's the error I get when applying the OTA in stock recovery after reverting to stock with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360346

Can anyone get a full tar file of this and is it different than the leaked one?
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illogic6 said:
Having trouble getting this to install in stock recovery on my I9505G.
Here's the error I get when applying the OTA in stock recovery after reverting to stock with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360346
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EDIT: While in stock recovery, that is.
Try from your pc/mac "adb sideload updatefilenamehere.zip"

tublah said:
EDIT: While in stock recovery, that is.
Try from your pc/mac "adb sideload updatefilenamehere.zip"
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Same error believe it or not.

jetlitheone said:
Can anyone get a full tar file of this and is it different than the leaked one?
I am looking for one maybe I can update mine dump it and make one if I get time
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illogic6 said:
Having trouble getting this to install in stock recovery on my I9505G.
Here's the error I get when applying the OTA in stock recovery after reverting to stock with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360346
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Looks like some firmware patch possibly. Are you rooted? If so that's why its not updating. If I make an unrooted .tar package for 4.2.2 the update should go
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MJHawaii said:
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Looks like some firmware patch possibly. Are you rooted? If so that's why its not updating. If I make an unrooted .tar package for 4.2.2 the update should go
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Willing to try anything at this point.
Downloading your 4.2.2 Odin restore files to see if that helps.

MJHawaii said:
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Looks like some firmware patch possibly. Are you rooted? If so that's why its not updating. If I make an unrooted .tar package for 4.2.2 the update should go
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Please do!!
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Anybody know what exactly this update addresses?

MJHawaii said:
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Looks like some firmware patch possibly. Are you rooted? If so that's why its not updating. If I make an unrooted .tar package for 4.2.2 the update should go
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It's some kind of pre-patch check, for sure. It's odd, I got the OTA update and was still rooted - no problems. I had to re-root, obviously - but it didn't seem to care.
Have you frozen or uninstalled any system apps, per chance?

illogic6 said:
Having trouble getting this to install in stock recovery on my I9505G.
Here's the error I get when applying the OTA in stock recovery after reverting to stock with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360346
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Idea: Try wiping your cache and dalvik cache from TWRP, then try installing the update.

Got it here's how.Go into SuperSU do a full unroot and reboot then after you reboot boot back into boot loader and relock boot loader "fastboot oem lock" then reboot. Then reboot into stock recovery and apply update.
PROFIT! just did mine
The downside you will have to re unlock (wipe data) and reroot if you want root
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I'm gonna create a flashable zip I'm pretty positive I can do this but give me some time guys.
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jetlitheone said:
I'm gonna create a flashable zip I'm pretty positive I can do this but give me some time guys.
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Thanks. Still seems impossible to install on mine.

illogic6 said:
Thanks. Still seems impossible to install on mine.
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It isn't possible I can see in the updater script its calling for ceraint parameters
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jetlitheone said:
It isn't possible I can see in the updater script its calling for ceraint parameters
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Yeah, I was looking at that too. Looks like it's failing on checking my modem image. Wonder if there's a way to revert that to stock.
Betting I picked up a different version from one of the 4.3 leaks.

Guys just follow my post in #12 and you can update
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illogic6 said:
Yeah, I was looking at that too. Looks like it's failing on checking my modem image. Wonder if there's a way to revert that to stock.
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Think you can remove the line that checks.
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MJHawaii said:
Guys just follow my post in #12 and you can update
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Still failing after those steps unfortunately.

illogic6 said:
Still failing after those steps unfortunately.
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Use my Odin to stock rooted .tar and redue my steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388504
I would also suggest re downloading the file make sure its on your ext SD card and do Not rename it
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[Q] I want to root, but...is it worth it?

I apologize for asking this question since there are several variants of it all over this forum. I just haven't quite found the answers I'm looking for.*
When you read this and respond, please keep in mind that I am a major noobie. Pretend you're talking to a child. **
My reason for wanting to root is to take advantage of certain apps like BoostVolume, AdAway and TitaniumBackup (can't remember the others I wanted...).
At this time, I don't want to install a custom ROM. I'm just not ready to take that chance.*
So...
Can I get some of the benefits of rooting without installing a custom recovery?*
* * *If so, what will I gain and lose by doing this?*
* * *Will I still get OTA updates? *Will an OTA update remove root access?
For some reason, I'm really stuck on continuing to get OTA updates...I guess I don't want the responsibility.

There are good threads for "major noobies" to read.
Start with the "read before you root" thread at the top of this q&a forum. Also, search general for "ota help-desk". There is a rooting thread stuck at the top of general too.
Please read those then let is know if you have any questions
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Yes it's worth it. Do it. Boff
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I have to root every android machine I ever had.
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You can't do anything that useful without root.
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And ota's to me are a waste. I just wait for flashable files.
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I need help finding correct root program for my Zeki tbdg1073b. Anyone please help.
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Just unlock it all wile your hooked up to ADB and you won't have to worry about it .so easy after your Computer/PC is set up with ADB,FASBOOT,SDK.
Remember Google is your best friend
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rootSU said:
There are good threads for "major noobies" to read.
Start with the "read before you root" thread at the top of this q&a forum. Also, search general for "ota help-desk". There is a rooting thread stuck at the top of general too.
Please read those then let is know if you have any questions
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Thanks so much! *I've been searching and reading all week, and I either found conflicting answers or unclear answers...frustrating.
I had read "Before you root" previously, but hadn't yet found the Beginner thread (top of General), which has been the most helpful.

kj2112 said:
You can't do anything that useful without root.
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And ota's to me are a waste. I just wait for flashable files.
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Yeah, I'm not sure why I'm leery of flashing the updates. I guess I have to take it slowly and start with rooting (without custom recovery).

I don't think you can root without custom recovery. Don't worry about it. If anything goes wrong, which is very very unlikely, you can restore to stock in fastboot.
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If you are going to root, I really suggest getting s custom recovery too. Then you can make a nandroid backup and generally undo most problems that may happen by returning to that "snapshot" of the os.
But using fast boot to restore a factory image will fix these too, with stock recovery, but will erase data.
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pepdavies said:
I don't think you can root without custom recovery. Don't worry about it. If anything goes wrong, which is very very unlikely, you can restore to stock in fastboot.
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Here is a root without recovery by the SuperSU dev chainfire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
I do recommend that you also install a recovery for the reasons posted by others in this thread.
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pepdavies said:
I don't think you can root without custom recovery. Don't worry about it. If anything goes wrong, which is very very unlikely, you can restore to stock in fastboot.
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You can root by booting into a custom recovery and then flashing supersu, fastboot boot recovery.img. You don't need to install one.

jd1639 said:
You can root by booting into a custom recovery and then flashing supersu, fastboot boot recovery.img. You don't need to install one.
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Yep. To expand
fastboot boot recovery.img
Vs
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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rootSU said:
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
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Its actually just "fastboot boot recovery.img"
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Chromium_ said:
Its actually just "fastboot boot recovery.img"
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Of course. Sorry, I forgot to remove partition destination in copy / paste.
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I've never managed to boot into recovery rather than flash it. It worked on my Nexus S.
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helioXverse said:
If you are going to root, I really suggest getting s custom recovery too. Then you can make a nandroid backup and generally undo most problems that may happen by returning to that "snapshot" of the os.
But using fast boot to restore a factory image will fix these too, with stock recovery, but will erase data.
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Sounds like nandroid backup is the way to go so I don't have to lose data. Thanks!

3DSammy said:
Here is a root without recovery by the SuperSU dev chainfire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
I do recommend that you also install a recovery for the reasons posted by others in this thread.
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I had planned on using CF-auto-root, so I didn't need a custom recovery. I had based that on my fear of changing too much, but I also saw this, which I'm probably misunderstanding?
​From Chainfire: (I am personally moving away from custom kernels and recoveries, for various reasons).
The more I think I understand, the more confused I get. It seems I'm getting lost in the terminology. To completely understand my options, I need to back up and go through the definitions and CLI commands again. A lot of what you're saying is going over my head. I think I've read too much and some information just isn't sticking.

angied said:
I had planned on using CF-auto-root, so I didn't need a custom recovery. I had based that on my fear of changing too much, but I also saw this, which I'm probably misunderstanding?
​From Chainfire: (I am personally moving away from custom kernels and recoveries, for various reasons).
The more I think I understand, the more confused I get. It seems I'm getting lost in the terminology. To completely understand my options, I need to back up and go through the definitions and CLI commands again. A lot of what you're saying is going over my head. I think I've read too much and some information just isn't sticking.
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Don't worry. It's actually very easy. If you know about 2 fastboot commands you'll know just about anything you need to.
fastboot oem unlock, unlocks the bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, puts a custom recovery on your phone
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283