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I have assembled a rooting CD for Droid 2 Global phones that have taken the .629 update.
I got the info on how to do this from phifc's post at
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29930-new-root-method-for-stock-234-621622-found-droid2-r2d2/
so all credit for this method go to phifc, djrbliss, and the others who developed the method.
I have simply taken the method, and assembled the tools for the Droid 2 Global.
Credit for the idea behind the CD method should go to 1KDS, as I have mostly patterned this CD after his method.
Credit should also go to Skrilax_CZ, as without his Motorola Android Firmware (De)packer, we wouldn't be able to have a CD under 50 meg.
I have tested this CD on my phone, and found it to work properly, but I can't guarantee that it will work for others. Others have also found it to work, but I can't guarantee you will have the same results.
You are welcome to try it, and I hope it is helpful to someone, but as with all modifications, you do so at your own risk.
Instructions for using this CD.
Download and burn this image file to CD. (or create bootable USB)
It might be a good idea to do a factory reset before starting this process, but you might be ok without it. My phone had already been rooted, so I had to sbf it back to stock, in order to test the CD, so I have only tried it after a factory reset.
1 Enable USB debugging on the phone,
2 Boot computer off of this CD
3 Hook up phone to computer (phone needs to be on at this point)
4 Start the root process by selecting option 1
5 When it says on the screen that phone needs placed in bootloader, (almost right away, as it only needs to send 1 command before placing in bootloader) power off the phone, and put it in bootloader by holding the up arrow on the keyboard of the phone while powering on.
6 when in bootloader and hooked up to the phone, press enter on the computer to proceed, a preinstall image will be flashed to the phone, providing the exploit that will root the phone.
7 When it has flashed, the phone should reboot. If it hangs when booting, unplug phone, remove battery, replace battery and power back on. When powered on, hook up cable again, and the process will continue (it will immediately reboot again)
8 When the phone reboots, ADB should be root, so it will push the necessary files to the phone, and reboot the phone again. Per Morlok8k, cache should be wiped to avoid bootloop problems, so the phone will be rebooted into Recovery.
9 You will have to press both volume buttons to enter recovery, where you should wipe cache partition and reboot.
If all went well, your phone should be rooted.
If you try it, please verify if it works for you, or gives you trouble.
Hope this helps someone.
I updated the CD (mainly just made it a bit smaller) and uploaded it to Mediafire
http://www.mediafire.com/?394ha4dzjtyqpqb
I also uploaded it to rapidshare,
https://rapidshare.com/files/1105339167/D2G_629-Root_CD-updated.iso
the md5 for the updated CD is
84ff5a572e98c3eb366cc6fec13f99d5
I also previously forgot to mention that this method works fine off a bootable usb drive, a CD is not necessary. I use Unetbootin to create the bootable usb, and it works well for me.
Update
Since there is now a direct rooting method of .629 available, I also put it together with an EzSbf style CD of the full .629 SBF.
One item of note with this CD, it does require at least 1GB of RAM in order to work properly. Also, if you only have 1GB of memory, and you need to both SBF and root your phone, it will be necessary to reboot the computer after flashing the .629 SBF. If you are unsure of the amount of RAM that you have, go ahead and reboot to be on the safe side.
The CD is available at
https://rapidshare.com/files/2650843793/D2G_4.5.629_SBF-and-RootCD.iso
and the MD5 is
579d7d5095fc2560205033456db150a2
So there are two CD's available, both of which work to root .629. The second CD should also work as a recovery CD, as it contains the full .629 SBF
There is also a mirror of these files provided by sd_shadow at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Oj1a1wNZKhZMPUqU_6KzzYzQJ2RKzvvumTx-41f3h4/edit
Cant wait to try this out.
I got a Gnex so since I had to replace my D2G due to a messed up keyboard and got a post 629 back I havn't really messed with it. Mainly just becuase I havn't had time. But I am definently going to have to try this. BTW, I have two D2Gs that I am looking to sell. Thinking I will put them on Swappa. Both are Verizon insurance replacements but becuase of that they are in perfect shape. One is white and one is blue. I hate to just have them sitting here when someone could enjoy them, so hit me up if you want to make a offer. Im pretty open price wise. Not looking to make a killing since they are older devices. I will also throw in a extra battery, two car docks, screen protectors, a couple chargers and....I think thats it.
Worked perfect but I can't figure out how to make a nandroid. Wanna make one so I have a reference point so I can take out bloat. Any help would be great.
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to make a nandroid backup, you need to install Droid 2 bootstrap recovery
It looks like the download isn't available anymore, could anyone please re-upload it? Thanks.
Which file? I think ad_shadow has mirrored the files in another thread.
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bhigham said:
Which file? I think ad_shadow has mirrored the files in another thread.
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The one at the end of the post, but I think I found the other thread, thanks for the quick reply though!
mirrors can be found here
magic md5 root for d2, d2g, dx, & dx2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Oj1a1wNZKhZMPUqU_6KzzYzQJ2RKzvvumTx-41f3h4/edit
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Thanks for the ISO bhigham, worked like a charm.
What I am having trouble figuring out is how to install cyanogenmod post root. I am following the instructions in the wiki, can't link due to new account but it is the Install_CM_for_droid2we guide.
And when I get down to the line,
Code:
adb push su /system/xbin/
I get a permission denied error.
See while my phone is rooted, the default shell is the non-root shell ('$' vs '#'). Apparently the old root method would give you a default root shell.
Anyone have any ideas how to precede here?
i think root failed, because adb shell should be root
retry
is phone rebooting to android os, twice after flashing in bootloader, or rebooting to bootloader?
if it's rebooting to bootloader, pull usb cable during reboot, reconnect after phone has completed reboot
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See while my phone is rooted
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not sure how you could know that, without superuser
Sorry, the vital information I left out is that when I type 'su' I can elevate to the root prompt. I assumed this means my phone was correctly rooted.
The phone did the double reboot into the Android OS and everything looked like it was working correctly.
if phone is rooted, you could try
pete's root tools or motofail, to push superuser
links in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links: FAQs, Guides, Rooting, SBFs, ROMs... - Google Docs
I actually have the superuser app on my phone already. The Root CD in the OP must have added it.
So if I got to the next step in the wiki, pushing the recovery bootstrap onto the phone,
Code:
adb push bootstrap-1.0.0.5-droid2.apk /system/app/
At first I get a read only file system error, which goes away away when I remount /system using,
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
But then I get a permission denied erro when running the push. Again I think this is because the default shell does not have root.
Is there someway to evaluate the privileges of the push command?
i have always found the easiest way to get apks from pc to phone, is
connect phone to pc in mass storage mode, drag apk to sd card
change phone to charge only, use file manager or root explorer
find apk tap on it, select install
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app will not be a system app, but does not need to be, and on D2G I never installed it as a system app
Ah that sounds like a simpler approach. I just realized I don't even have a sd card on this phone, the person who gave it to me apparently removed it. So I just ordered one for the phone as I don't think it would very useful without one.
ok, not sure why you can't push it as a system app
if you have 3g or wifi available, download apk directly to phone
then use file manager or root explorer
find apk (should be in download folder) tap on it, select install
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guess you can't download without sd card
So I got my SD card and tried installing cyanogenmod and got stuck on the Motorola screen. Not sure what I did wrong but I am reflashing the SBF to try again.
what file name?
where did you find it?
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I can't link due to my newness but it was kind of roundabout where I installed the droid 2 recovery bootstrap but then couldn't figure out how to get into clockwork recovery, so I went on the play store, downloaded clockwork from there and reboot into recover and installed the cyanogen mod from the official site plus the google apps zip. Then I wiped data and cache and rebooted but got stuck on the Motorola logo.
In the process of trying again. This time I got the recovery bootstrap installed and was about to reboot directly into clockwork with no play store needed. I was going to wipe data/factory and then install from zip. I don't see the point in creating a backup as I could find no way to restore.
official cm7 is still flashed on 2.2/2.4.33
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try Pooka-CM4D2G-GB-20120519 and Pooka-CM4D2G-GB-20120516r
Hey i root my phone and now i need to unroot it beacuse it has update problems.It always says it has already uptodate.Please help me to unroot my phone.I searched a lot forum but couldnt find anything about unrooting Alcatel OT 995.
If u use oneclick root do same thing but now u will have "unroot" insted of "root"....
I saw this on this forum...
Hope it work
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shomi1417 said:
If u use oneclick root do same thing but now u will have "unroot" insted of "root"....
I saw this on this forum...
Hope it work
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How does this work on linux? Is there a set of commands that can be applied via the terminal shell?
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The following commands remove the root applications.
Code:
adb shell
su
/system/xbin/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
rm /system/xbin/su
rm/system/bin/su
rm /system/app/Superuser.apk
reboot
The update is downloading now. I'll report back is the phone updates succesfully.
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Well, the commands remove the root option, but the update still fails. I have to root the phone again and see if when I reverse the rooting process the phone will be unrooted succesfully.
Be back later.
For root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30252497&postcount=945
Reversing the root commands doesn't really cleanse the phone enough to make the install of the update go without a hitch.
Found it(for Linux):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31473787&postcount=1085
IsaacNewton said:
Found it(for Linux):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31473787&postcount=1085
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You did the unroot procedure, and there is no problem with updates?
edit: and which apps are safe to remove? Can u please provide a list. Tnx
you can try the GinderBreak install it in your phone and you should see there "Unroot" but you need your phone to set in USB Debugging mode.. )
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You did the unroot procedure, and there is no problem with updates?
edit: and which apps are safe to remove? Can u please provide a list. Tnx
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Update went without a hitch as you can read furter along in the thread.
Aleksandar, there is a list on XDA somewhere.
So my Nvidia Shield is in route after a much anticipated wait to finally having some extra funds to purchase one. I recall a while back with the most esteemed certainty when I check on the Nvidia shield tab of my Geforce experience was that the card was compatible with my ASUS G75VW laptop. When I updated my drivers today I looked at the shield tab and it said my PC is not ready for streaming to the shield... Evidently by some genius gesture, nvidia decided to make the card below mine (GTX 660M) and the card above mine (GTX 680M) compatible, yet mine the GTX 670M is not. . . Are there any workarounds to this that I may not be aware of or am I just SOL because of Nvidia's genius?
I was actually sent here from the nvidia forums where an actually moderator mentioned there may be some workaround here. I assume there is a way to bypass it but I am unfamiliar with this so called "rooting" process and if there is a guide some where where I can get this thing working I would really much appreciate it xD.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/oxrryya4ffs4w6u/tr-1.apk
First install any updates for Apps as well as the Shields Firmware if you have not already.
THEN
Download the App in the above link, make sure you have "Unknown Sources" checked in the "Security" section of the "Settings" App, otherwise it won't install, then just tap it in the notification centre or in a file manager, install, open, click "Make It Ra1n", wait for it to finish, wait an additional 20 seconds, then reboot. You'll have Root Access (but NOT an Unlocked Bootloader or a Custom Recovery, so NOTHING WILL BE DELETED!)
If that does not work try downgrading your graphics cards driver, it might have a bug if it worked before.
DISCLAIMER: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THIS TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL BUT THAT IS STILL VERY UNLIKELY TO HAPPEN!!!!
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Also according to the first post in the topic below, laptop GPU's can't officially stream and nobody can seem to get it to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394478
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2505510
The above says streaming with a mobile GPU works if you have at least GeForce Experience 2.0 installed on your computer. It also says that sometimes streaming does not work and that a reboot of the computer is needed.
krion64 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/oxrryya4ffs4w6u/tr-1.apk
First install any updates for Apps as well as the Shields Firmware if you have not already.
THEN
Download the App in the above link, make sure you have "Unknown Sources" checked in the "Security" section of the "Settings" App, otherwise it won't install, then just tap it in the notification centre or in a file manager, install, open, click "Make It Ra1n", wait for it to finish, wait an additional 20 seconds, then reboot. You'll have Root Access (but NOT an Unlocked Bootloader or a Custom Recovery, so NOTHING WILL BE DELETED!)
If that does not work try downgrading your graphics cards driver, it might have a bug if it worked before.
DISCLAIMER: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THIS TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL BUT THAT IS STILL VERY UNLIKELY TO HAPPEN!!!!
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Also according to the first post in the topic below, laptop GPU's can't officially stream and nobody can seem to get it to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394478
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2505510
The above says streaming with a mobile GPU works if you have at least GeForce Experience 2.0 installed on your computer. It also says that sometimes streaming does not work and that a reboot of the computer is needed.
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Thanks for all the great info, but what exactly does that file do for my shield as far as the purpose of "Rooting" it?
Not sure if anyone else is having problems, but after rooting the Note I haven't been able to stream Netflix on the phone. Anyone else having this issue? Any fixes?
It is a known issue.... here is a fix...
I don't recall who posted the fix originally, but I think it is a few pages before my post in this thread. I take no credit for it... but it fixed the issue for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62539622
EASY STEPS >>> N920T -> AOGE -> ODIN -> TWRP -> ROOT-KERNEL -> SUPERSU -> Done!
here is a screen shot for the solution
A better screenshot for you
Here is my original post for this just so the correct source is being quoted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62534880&postcount=49
Worked like a charm! Thank you all!
Unable to find that file anywhere, any other ideas? Did a search using Root Explorer and no luck
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JcTrev3 said:
Unable to find that file anywhere, any other ideas? Did a search using Root Explorer and no luck
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Scratch that, uninstalliing Netflix and reinstalling did the trick. Thanks for fix!!
this also seems to work for HBO GO; i can view content on my rooted SM-N920T. thanks!
what does liboemcrypto.so do exactly?
Eratrion said:
Not sure if anyone else is having problems, but after rooting the Note I haven't been able to stream Netflix on the phone. Anyone else having this issue? Any fixes?
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Ran into this issue on Galaxy Note 5 T-Mobile and this fix worked instantly.
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JcTrev3 said:
Unable to find that file anywhere, any other ideas? Did a search using Root Explorer and no luck
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Scratch that, uninstalliing Netflix and reinstalling did the trick. Thanks for fix!!
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I used Root Browser to locate the file and rename it.
dandroid7 said:
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This fix worked great on my Galaxy S6 G920P, Marshmallow 6.0.1, running Renegade Rom v1.1. Netflix works again!
i got
i cant access netflix after rooting my note 4. running marshmallow 6.0.1. i read in internet that you need to remove the /system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so to make it or again, but it can be deleted of removed. i read about this commands that seem to work but i dont know a thing about them.
my_computer$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
[email protected]:/ # rm /system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so
[email protected]:/ # reboot
i will appreciate if someone could tell me what software do i need to run those commands and how to use them.
Worked for me
Worked on note 4
Thanks a lot for the tip.. I searched on root explorer and added the .bak to the file and Netflix opened without any problem. I'm very happy now ?
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neo_on3 said:
i cant access netflix after rooting my note 4. running marshmallow 6.0.1. i read in internet that you need to remove the /system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so to make it or again, but it can be deleted of removed. i read about this commands that seem to work but i dont know a thing about them.
my_computer$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
[email protected]:/ # rm /system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so
[email protected]:/ # reboot
i will appreciate if someone could tell me what software do i need to run those commands and how to use them.
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Could be terminal emulator app
Good day I bring you the link of the variant, corresponding to the month of September, with this room can block the boot loader, within the link are the corresponding files so they can use it on their moto g6,
I use the variant xt-1925-2 colombia
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rjVVVkURYkFCQdCWFz2OOtAYGgvNuRss?usp=sharing
use adb tool to flash the corresponding room and the .bat files to block the bootloader
How to flash it??
Thank you for this rom
Image signed with bad key
Vedu_123 said:
How to flash it??
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Deleted
madbat99 said:
Just put it in the root of your internal storage not in any folder. Then go into your phone's settings and system updates and click check for updates.
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I am already using pie how can i update it? By this method
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madbat99 said:
Just put it in the root of your internal storage not in any folder. Then go into your phone's settings and system updates and click check for updates.
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
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madbat99 said:
Just put it in the root of your internal storage not in any folder. Then go into your phone's settings and system updates and click check for updates.
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
Vedu_123 said:
I am already using pie how can i update it? By this method
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
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First back up every thing in your phone to the PC, cause this rom will delete everything.
Unzipfile in your PC, then go to the folder where you unzip it, there is a sub folder called ADB, copy all content and paste it to da main folder, with the .img files. Next open the one of the .exe file from the ADB, I forget its name I think its start.exe. Open it by pressing shift on the keyboard and right click the mouse, run as administrator, you will run a command prompt.
Then shut down your phone, go to bootloader by pressing power an volume keys at the same time, after that connect your phone to your PC.
When connected go to your PC command prompt, type, flash_all.bat. Hopefully it will flash everything in the folder, then reboot the phone.
But be careful, cause this will delete all you data. So better back up everything.
jaydyan said:
First back up every thing in your phone to the PC, cause this rom will delete everything.
Unzipfile in your PC, then go to the folder where you unzip it, there is a sub folder called ADB, copy all content and paste it to da main folder, with the .img files. Next open the one of the .exe file from the ADB, I forget its name I think its start.exe. Open it by pressing shift on the keyboard and right click the mouse, run as administrator, you will run a command prompt.
Then shut down your phone, go to bootloader by pressing power an volume keys at the same time, after that connect your phone to your PC.
When connected go to your PC command prompt, type, flash_all.bat. Hopefully it will flash everything in the folder, then reboot the phone.
But be careful, cause this will delete all you data. So better back up everything.
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Yo Thanks!
Vedu_123 said:
I am already using pie how can i update it? By this method
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
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I tried it its not working! Can you tell me an easy method to downgrade to oreo
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Sorry my post went to the wrong thread.
Is already version ALI_RETAIL_8.0.0_OPSS27.82-87-6 - security update November 2018
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/RETAIL/ALI_RETAIL_8.0.0_OPSS27.82-87-6_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Thanks! I was searching everywhere to flash this Security Update to get Android 9 and this worked!
Good night! After I block I will continue to receive updates via OTA