I wrote this basic little application to help out those who are either afraid of the command prompt or simply just don't want to deal with it. Drop it in the same folder as adb and run it.
Feel free to leave feedback or contact me with any questions/comments.
http://incredible.groove2.net/IncredibleRooter.zip
If people decide they like this, I will continue development and add some new features to it.
Check out the Readme.txt for more information and detailed explanations.
Thank you, I had rooted mine before using the command prompt, your application save me time on taking off the battery and waiting for reboot. Thanks again.
vVv mDaWg said:
I wrote this basic little application to help out those who are either afraid of the command prompt or simply just don't want to deal with it. Drop it in the same folder as adb and run it.
Feel free to leave feedback or contact me with any questions/comments.
http://incredible.groove2.net/IncredibleRooter.zip
If people decide they like this, I will continue development and add some new features to it.
Check out the Readme.txt for more information and detailed explanations.
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Thanks for your work, it doesn't go unappreciated =).
Glad to see people are finding it useful. Expect a CityID removal button in the near future.
where exactly do we drop this? what's the path?
As the OP stated, place this program in the same folder as adb, so depending on where your sdk is located it might go in C:\sdk\tools\
what's the adb?
Please bare with me...
Robes1 said:
what's the adb?
Please bare with me...
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Found it...thanks anyway.
Appreciate it, wish I would have seen before I rooted. I will try this as I need to get back there to remove cityid anyways.
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lol.. you know whats sad... is i almost guarantee besides trying 2.2 on this beast.. CityID is #1 on peoples list of crap to remove that is absolutely useless
Nice App.
Thanks!
What does the app do? Will it help get people into the adb shell? That seems to be the real problem.
When will option be avail to remove cityid? that is big reason for me to root.
also please explain more on where to find adb folder?
thanks for this app cant wait to try it.
metalmenance said:
When will option be avail to remove cityid? that is big reason for me to root.
also please explain more on where to find adb folder?
thanks for this app cant wait to try it.
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Extract it or place it inside the tools folder.
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hmmmm
well I'm stuck. tried several cards tried all the methods and still no go. It goes to the screen with the red triangle and dead ends. and after that it just says cant open cache recovery command guess im screwed oh well thanx for posting all the steps you guys went through effen pisses me off though
Has anyone used this and has it worked. I've tried every method on every site and nothing, I'm going to try this when I get home from work.
Hey guys, sorry if there's been any confusion.
This app will not make ADB start up in recovery. That's still something that we still have to achieve to get any of this to work.
Peronally I used the Kingston 4GB Class 4 card and it works pretty much almost every single time I just do a simple adb reboot.
This application was designed to make the rooting process a quick and painless command prompt-less process after you achieve adb running in recovery mode. I used this on my friend's Incredible and the rooting process took me literally 30 seconds to complete.
vVv mDaWg said:
Hey guys, sorry if there's been any confusion.
This app will not make ADB start up in recovery. That's still something that we still have to achieve to get any of this to work.
Peronally I used the Kingston 4GB Class 4 card and it works pretty much almost every single time I just do a simple adb reboot.
This application was designed to make the rooting process a quick and painless command prompt-less process after you achieve adb running in recovery mode. I used this on my friend's Incredible and the rooting process took me literally 30 seconds to complete.
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Does the red triangle with the exclaimation point mean it has failed, or do you wait further?
Thanks,
Jim
I used a SanDisk 2GB works everytime.
After your in recovery mode and have clicked the Step 3: button "Check for ADB In Recovery".
If you get the "sorry adb not running" message try this:
Unplug your usb cord from the device and remove your battery.
Replace your battery and hold down the volume- key and press the power button.
Highlight Recovery as soon as possible.
Plug the usb cord back in and press the power button at the same time.
Note: If you hear a noise when you plugged in the usb cord before you see the black Recovery screen you did it wrong.
Click the Step 3: button one to five times.
If it doesn't work try it again or try a different SD card.
Touch thanks for all the help Bro. My incredible is just a stubborn ***** LOL Great job on the windows app
Related
I've created a file explorer to manage Android devices.
Latest Version: v0.3.1
http://code.google.com/p/adb-file-explorer/
See Google Code page for full details.
Features:
Explore filesystem, push/pull files, mkdir, rm, mv, run shell commands, single/bulk app installer.
Compatible with Android ports (e.g. HTC Vogue).
Plenty more to come.
You will need to place adb.exe in C:\Windows\System32 and have the drivers installed. May take a few seconds to load if ADB is not running.
Please report all bugs on the google code page.
Screenshot (v0.2)
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http://code.google.com/p/adb-file-explorer/
DAMN YOU! haha just joking man.... i just started coding last night of my own adb explorer because i really enjoy looking at a graphical interpretation of my files. in that case im just gonna ditch it and use yours. thanks man
very cool!
Not to rain on your parade, but you know there's one built into ddms right?
Great minds think alike
Should have a more stable version by the end of the week. Got quite a few things in store for this!
blackeyedbrian said:
very cool!
Not to rain on your parade, but you know there's one built into ddms right?
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I did read about one but never used it. I just like a challenge really..
makethetick said:
I did read about one but never used it. I just like a challenge really..
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If you've got root support in yours, then its already better.
I'd love to be able to rename system files and replace them on the fly
Will this work with wine/ubuntu?
@corp769. Don't scrap it, but maybe make a linux version?
CBowley said:
Will this work with wine/ubuntu?
@corp769. Don't scrap it, but maybe make a linux version?
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No idea about wine, I might test it when I release a more stable version. If you can get IE and office working in wine then I don't see why you can't get this working.
as far as making a version for linux, i really want to, but i have no experience whatsoever as far as making a graphical interface for linux.... if you can point me in a right direction and a good tutorial or two, i can pick it up in less than a day and work on it. btw, im very skilled with linux and bla bla bla, including programming, but never really wanted to make a graphical front end for anything, and never cared because i am more of a console guy; a graphic version would be nice though
blackeyedbrian said:
very cool!
Not to rain on your parade, but you know there's one built into ddms right?
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You know... maybe I just wasn't using it right... but I could never get it to work on ddms.
thats because it don't work on JF build for some reason ,, but worked when i tried out the H builds
so i like this idea gonna try this soon
very nice very NICE
keep up the good work man
I am scrapping my linux "port" because DDMS does everything else I need it to. Sorry guys, and if you were using linux, then you wouldnt be in this thread for windows based programs
Just released v0.2, it's a BIG improvement over v0.1.
Let me know what you guys think
Enjoy!
makethetick said:
Just released v0.2, it's a BIG improvement over v0.1.
Let me know what you guys think
Enjoy!
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I like it. So far so good. Can't wait till the next release.
For sh*ts and giggles, I tested it out using Wine, and after some fiddling around with it, i was able to get it to work. I also, of course, emulated it in vmware, worked with no problems what so ever
error: device offlin
i plugged in my phone and ran adb file explorer
i get a message "mounting filesystem as read/write..
next i try to push a file
and i get "permission denied"
i check my phone and under dev tools i enabled adb
i don't what else to do
please help
thanks
evilclosetmonkeynate said:
i plugged in my phone and ran adb file explorer
i get a message "mounting filesystem as read/write..
next i try to push a file
and i get "permission denied"
i check my phone and under dev tools i enabled adb
i don't what else to do
please help
thanks
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You'll get the 'error: device offlin' error when the phone isn't plugged in, I haven't got round to handling errors yet.
Try plugging the phone in, going into a command prompt (start > run > cmd) and type 'adb devices' if you phone shows up there then open the program and it should work.
Which file/folder were you pushing to get the permission denied error?
Could try another remount or even closing and reopening the app then remounting.
If you could give the exact steps you took to produce the error that would be great!
makethetick said:
You'll get the 'error: device offlin' error when the phone isn't plugged in, I haven't got round to handling errors yet.
Try plugging the phone in, going into a command prompt (start > run > cmd) and type 'adb devices' if you phone shows up there then open the program and it should work.
Which file/folder were you pushing to get the permission denied error?
Could try another remount or even closing and reopening the app then remounting.
If you could give the exact steps you took to produce the error that would be great!
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yes i have gotten the device offline error also
a little more info
i am running android1.1 on the HTC vogue its a port from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3963122#post3963122
on the newest update adb has been included and i want to be able to transfer files
however when i posted this same question on that board they told me that it maybe the android OS port because it uses "cramfs" which i guess is read only
so for the mix-up im only an end user and new to this stuff
Binary100100 said:
You know... maybe I just wasn't using it right... but I could never get it to work on ddms.
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This one is much better than ddms. Keep up the great work!
Alright I have been reading and trying to root this device for days with no avail, now let me tell you what i did. Before I turned off the phone, you have to literally turn off every wireless connection anything that you connected to at all. Dont turn on air plane mode, just turn off every connection you can. Then What I did was click in the sd card after doing the adb reboot recovery. This worked like a charm. I also edited the drivers of the usb driver file called winusb.inf located at c:\sdk\usb_driver
if you dont have that folder that means you have not installed the usb driver which you can do by opening setup.exe clicking on usb drivers install.
you have to edit the file by including the lines under google nt 86 at end of section
;HTC Incredible
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C9E
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C9E&MI_01
%SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C94
also then put the exact same lines under [Google.NTamd64] at end of section.
Next your going to want to save the file. Then go under device manager, update the drivers that you already have with that file located at c:\sdk\usb_drivers.
Restart if it says you have to.
Then next step use the windows application
hxxp://incredible.groove2.net/IncredibleRooter.zip
mdawg made This. extract put file in location under "c:\sdk\tools".
Then boot into recovery mode.
run loop.bat and begin clicking in and out of the sd card until it changes the error from device not found to that great error. then exit out of loop.bat with ctrl+c. and finish with the application by pushing files and updating zip. This is the hardest card to do. But it worked very first time after i tried updating drivers! I got wireless Tether working and sending this from there .
I used windows xp sp3
This method will work with any windows machine.
New!!! Load USB drivers from http://tether.com/a/setup.exe
Make sure you update your drivers in Device Manager and restart if needed. These are same drivers I used first time, I just forgot that I downloaded tether before hand.
If you need help you can locate me on IRC
irc://irc.freenode.net:6667/rootmyincredible
This doesn't help if you cant get the phone into the adb recovery status...
This will help you get the phone into recovery status
Please read and try directions instead of thumbing your nose at me. I have put a lot of time into this and im trying to help. I would like to know if my instructions have helped people so we can try and figure out what exactly it is that helps the device. This helped mine and is considered one of the hardest cards to get working. But please at least try this before I get responses like "this wont help". Your not going to ever get rooted with that attitude.
Re: How to root any htc incredible phone with any SD Card. Full proof instructions!
Thanks for the tips, but I think you need to be more careful about using definite statements like 'any card' and 'any PC'. We know from the unRevoked guys that radios and cards play a role, so you're right there.
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I believe that SD card does not matter
Let me tell you, The Unrevoked team is a great team. i give them all credit for actually rooting the device. There is still some bugs, im trying to fix those bugs, and provide help how to do that. And I do believe any card can be done on any pc. If your experiencing problems, i might be able to help. Recovery status is easy to achieve if you follow directions. They are wrong about SD cards playing a role though, this is a misguided conception. As my card is one of the hardest cards to get working and practically no one has it.
blue45 said:
Please read and try directions instead of thumbing your nose at me. I have put a lot of time into this and im trying to help. I would like to know if my instructions have helped people so we can try and figure out what exactly it is that helps the device. This helped mine and is considered one of the hardest cards to get working. But please at least try this before I get responses like "this wont help". Your not going to ever get rooted with that attitude.
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I've already tried this exact method of getting into adb recovery for like past 2 days, my phone just will not co-operate with me.
The root method with the program is awesome, I told mDawg this in TRC the other night... All i'm saying is it doesn't help people who cant get into adb recovery.
I have all the correct drivers installed, because i can use adb shell and android screen monitor to take screen shots fine when the phone is on.
But my phone will not go into adb recovery no matter what i try, I have tried using 2 different sd cards, 8GB Kingston Class 4 and the 2GB that came with the phone, tried formating in FAT, FAT32, and even filling the cards up with junk.
I'm not shutting you down in anyway, trust me, I would love for this to work for me, but It will not let me into adb recovery no matter what i try, I'm on windows Vista Home 32 and just not having any luck, so you saying this will work every time with any card just isn't true.
Anyways, i hope this does help people.
Sorry to post on both forums, but I'm registered on both just like you, so just put it on both.
No disregards at all honest.
blue45 said:
Let me tell you, The Unrevoked team is a great team. i give them all credit for actually rooting the device. There is still some bugs, im trying to fix those bugs, and provide help how to do that. And I do believe any card can be done on any pc. If your experiencing problems, i might be able to help. Recovery status is easy to achieve if you follow directions. They are wrong about SD cards playing a role though, this is a misguided conception. As my card is one of the hardest cards to get working and practically no one has it.
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Basically you just got lucky I think, it's happened to others, there is defo something conflicting the results.
might want to change the title of the thread to "Fool Proof" instead of "Full Proof"... otherwise you may be considered a fool for more than one reason.
It is full proof and I will be happy to help anyone who needs it and has windows
please come to irc://irc.freenode.net:6667/rootmyincredible
That is my channel and I will help you!
blue45 said:
They are wrong about SD cards playing a role though, this is a misguided conception. As my card is one of the hardest cards to get working and practically no one has it.
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There's only one way I will believe this: make a video of you getting shell and rooting without an sdcard in your Incredible.
blue45 said:
please come to irc://irc.freenode.net:6667/rootmyincredible
That is my channel and I will help you!
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I can on via http://www.droidirc.com/ using your channel, and no one was there, is there another way of getting in, I don't have an IRC client installed atm.
sorry it didn't work for me...the only thing that came close was formatting my card to ext4 but the I had permission issues in linux trying to push the files. That was once and now I can't get into recovery shell again.
pozer69 said:
sorry it didn't work for me...the only thing that came close was formatting my card to ext4 but the I had permission issues in linux trying to push the files. That was once and now I can't get into recovery shell again.
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Permissions? Writing to SD shouldn't require elevated permissions. Anyhow, set up two partitions on the SDcard: ext4 (or another linux partition, shouldn't matter--try something crazy like XFS or reiserFS , followed by a FAT32 partition. I believe the linux partition should give you the 5s race window you're looking for, then you'll have a mounted FAT32 to put the decoy update.zip which recovery will read from when payload is pushed.
What OS are you using to make ext4? PM me if you have more questions, or my gtalk is rynosaur74. Anyone who has questions can contact me: I was a 5-day headache person until yesterday
FYI Sorry to say it is NOT that easy for me. My sdcards will only work if I leave them out until after I start recovery and insert at the sound. I have tried you method and I don't think I'd call if "Full Proof". I know I have the correct driver and the updated lines in the .inf file, because I have rooted my phone. Unfortunatly, I have to use the card insert method, which is a little tricky.
Nice try but I gotta tell you, I think your title is a little misleading.
immjg said:
FYI Sorry to say it is NOT that easy for me. My sdcards will only work if I leave them out until after I start recovery and insert at the sound. I have tried you method and I don't think I'd call if "Full Proof". I know I have the correct driver and the updated lines in the .inf file, because I have rooted my phone. Unfortunatly, I have to use the card insert method, which is a little tricky.
Nice try but I gotta tell you, I think your title is a little misleading.
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It's like calling the Titantic an unsinkable ship
I appreciate you taking the time to post, but this method didn't work for me (though none of the others have either). I really do wish there was a fool-proof, non-sd card dependent method
Ive discovered something
Ive found out with most of the people that ive helped in the chat room of mine, that you guys have your drivers wrong installed. See when I go into device manager on my computer it says Android USB Devices- My HTC
Make sure your computer has those drivers just like that.
here is what you should have your computer looks like!
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
No one was in the chat room when I was i there...
im there now
im there now
Team,
This One-Click Root process will copy over the rooted-update.zip or unroot-update.zip file then reboot your phone. Follow the instructions in the CMD prompt that launches.
Credits:
LeshaK at Samdroid: for the original rooted-update.zip.
gunnarhafdal : for creating the Mac GUI for my app.
This has been tested on stock Android 2.1 Eclair only. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to unroot as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox.
For the following models:
GT-I9000
Captivate SHG-I897
Vibrant SGH-959
GT-I9000M
Epic SPH-D700 (Untested but should work like other phones. Post with your results. This is harmless it will either work or it wont. It copies over 3 files to your existing build.)
Rooting adds the following to your system and unrooting removes them:
/system/xbin/busybox (version 1.17.1)
/system/xbin/su
/system/app/Superuser.apk (version 2.3.1)
and links /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su
More will follow as they are released. PM me to add your Galaxy S Model.
Warning: I am not responsible for bricked phones, rooting can void your warranty....
PC Instructions:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download the app: GalaxyS_One-Click_Root_All_Models-PC. Or down Below.
Watch the video for the full procedure on The Unlockr.
Video/Procedure Link Click Here
Requirements: Install Link: Dot Net Framework version 4
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_Vibrant_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "T-Mobile Vibrant One-Click Root.exe" file.
5. Click the "One-Click Root" button. This will launch a command shell follow the instructions in the CMD window.
Mac Instructions:
Download the app: OneClickRootMac. Or Down Below.
It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do.
4. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip" for I9000 and I9000M and choose "Reinstall Packages" for the US models using the volume keys and then press the home button for I9000 and I9000M and the power button on the right top side for US models to start the process.
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Done! You are rooted.
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Un-Rooting Instructions:
To Un-Root follow the same instructions except click on the Un-root button. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to un-root as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox. I would suggest to restore you phone back to stock ROM before even needing to unroot and if you are on stock un-root all you want otherwise what is the point of un-rooting.
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Getting Started with Android After Rooting:
Flash Clockwork Custom Recovery On your phone:
Follow this URL to find fill information on ROM Manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734164
Install ROM Manager from Market.
Launch ROM Manager and click on Backup ROM and save you android O/S stock rooted making getting back to stock un-rooted much easier..
the simplest root just got simpler
So is this actually faster? Or just "easier" not to mess up...
sounds like more work than just DLing, moving, and renaming with your phone... expecially for those without a comp...
anyway, this method has been added to the sticky in dev section..
junkdruggler said:
So is this actually faster? Or just "easier" not to mess up...
sounds like more work than just DLing, moving, and renaming with your phone... expecially for those without a comp...
anyway, this method has been added to the sticky in dev section..
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I'd say its easier to not mess up. Faster for sure, if you already have the drivers installed.
This is for our newer brethren or anyone else that want a straight forward root method. And for those having trouble entering recovery from the button presses. ADB is bundled in the rar file so you don't need Android SDK.
Another thing that will help most is when I add unroot to the app which I should have completed tomorrow.
Doon2 asked for it, so here it is.
I appreciate the effort and skill...
BUT, how is this easier than downloading a file directly to your phone, renaming it and putting it at the root of your sd card and going to recovery?
s15274n said:
I appreciate the effort and skill...
BUT, how is this easier than downloading a file directly to your phone, renaming it and putting it at the root of your sd card and going to recovery?
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Good question because that is what I do. Just an alternative method. The upcoming unroot will probably be more helpful to some.
But this method will help some for sure. It will download it to your phone for ya and put you in recovery. Well most of the other phones have it so why not ours.
Someone made the request and here it is. I will also be adding other tweaks to the app over time and useful info after rooting to this thread.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
TGA_Gunnman said:
Good question because that is what I do. Just an alternative method. The upcoming unroot will probably be more helpful to some.
But this method will help some for sure. It will download it to your phone for ya and put you in recovery. Well all most of the other phones have it so why not ours.
Someone made the request and here it is. I will also be adding other tweaks to the app over time and useful info after rooting to this thread.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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this
I am stoked that someone would take the time to make this program. I dont have immediate access to a PC(I use a mac) but an easy unroot program clinches the decision to root my phone. thank you for taking the time to make this much props
please do it for Mac OS.
best wishes...
Awesome application thanks!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Great, easy app. Works!
Wish I had seen this a few hours ago! Just spent 30mins trying to get the button presses right to get into recovery mode before I finally got it.
alsatea said:
please do it for Mac OS.
best wishes...
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Sorry I don't have a Mac to dev/test on. Neither do any of my friends. But, I will see what I can do.
Can't you dual boot windows on your Mac?
TGA_Gunnman said:
Sorry I don't have a Mac to dev/test on. Neither do any of my friends. But, I will see what I can do.
Can't you dual boot windows on your Mac?
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If you write it in java, then it will run any OS, right?
Relase src code. I may be able to port to unix/macosx and/or java.
I have Windows 7 installed through Bootcamp and it worked perfectly. Thanks
kelmerp said:
If you write it in java, then it will run any OS, right?
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Ok Let me see what I can do.
Yeah release the source... Ports will follow if necessary
jganyard said:
Wish I had seen this a few hours ago! Just spent 30mins trying to get the button presses right to get into recovery mode before I finally got it.
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I know what you mean. I'm still used to holding down the buttons until the recovery screen pops up like on my G1. On the Vibrant, I have to remind myself to let go of the buttons as soon as the "Vibrant" screen comes up.
Yes, the overall process involved to use this program is longer, involves more steps, and, therefore, easier to screw up. Also, the fact that you have to download more than one file increases the chances of messing something up because of the possibility of corrupted files. Also, the "flash in recovery" method is OS agnostic, and technically doesn't even require a computer since you can download and rename the zip file right on your phone if you want to. Still, it's very easy to follow and would appeal to those who are new to rooting and don't feel comfortable with booting into recovery mode.
Updated the app to include unroot. Created a new update.zip file that will remove root. Also fixed the CMD shell launching minimized.
Lets see the java port. or even an APK to do so
jganyard said:
Wish I had seen this a few hours ago! Just spent 30mins trying to get the button presses right to get into recovery mode before I finally got it.
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Why fuss with button pushes, just enable debugging, plug in your phone, open a command prompt and type the following
Code:
adb reboot recovery
It's easier than messing with those buttons I assure you.
MOD EDIT: Full Root is now available. Please see this for Full Root
[GUIDE] One Click How to Root the Wildfire with Unrevoked 3.21
Hi all,
As posted the other day, I have managed to get a temporary software-only root solution that will allow you to run some applications that require su. I am currently in discussion with some of the unrEVOked team to take this a step further and get the NAND protection defeated, clockworkmod etc. For now, though, I present an extremely simple, low risk, software root. Yes, it's not quite 1-click (it's 1-click once you've done the initial steps), but it's pretty easy.
Prerequisites:
You must have adb working.
Root instructions:
Step 1: Download and install Superuser.apk from the Market. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 )
Step 2: Download my SoftRoot package ( http://www.martineve.com/wildfiresoftrootoneclick/SoftRoot.apk )
Step 3: Execute from a command prompt in the directory where you downloaded SoftRoot.apk:
Windows:
adb install SoftRoot.apk
Linux:
adb install ./SoftRoot.apk
Step 4: Run the SoftRoot application that is now installed.
The application will now crash. Wait 2 seconds, close it and you are rooted.
You will need to re-perform stage 4, only, each time you reboot.
Source code (all GPL):
http://www.martineve.com/wildfiresoftrootoneclick/DoRoot.java
http://www.martineve.com/wildfiresoftrootoneclick/R.java
http://www.martineve.com/wildfiresoftrootoneclick/rootshell
http://www.martineve.com/wildfiresoftrootoneclick/exploid.c
To compile Java app, you will need to create a project that has su, rootshell and compiled exploid inside the resources/raw folder.
Works great. Thank you.
Now I have access to paid apps easily via Market Enabler (v3.0.8). I've missed them.
Now I just hope Spotify will fix their playback issues og Wildfire (and Hero). THEN life will be good again.
MartinEve said:
Hi all,
I am currently in discussion with some of the unrEVOked team to take this a step further and get the NAND protection defeated, clockworkmod etc.To compile Java app, you will need to create a project that has su, rootshell and compiled exploid inside the resources/raw folder.
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Hey Martin Awesome dude .. also where did u find contact info of unrevoked team.. I think Koush is here on xda.. it would be really nice if you can PM me ..
Thanks
Hi, Martin awesome work.. its working superb on my
0.802, 1.14.405.2, VodafoneCZ
thx man!
Excellent work, thanks Martin! So this means I don't have to follow anything in your other thread, I can just use this? Found it difficult to understand all that stuff!
Also, when downloading the Android SDK, as I'm about to, do I need to get the 2.1 component package as well, being as the Wildfire comes with 2.1 on it? Very new to the world of Android, so your help would be much appreciated!
normally you just need the adb not the whole SDK.
Simple to use :
download SDK :http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
extract the zip(or tgz if Linux) where you want
go to tools
copy the SoftRoot.apk in this dir
open a cmd prompt
type adb install ./SoftRoot.apk
Install the SuperUser.apk (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828) or QR code :
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Launch the SoftRoot app.
Wait 10 sec
Kill it
SOFT-ROOTED
Easy no ?
grate job Matrin, any idea's, plan's to bypass "mtdblock3" writing protection.
Dark_Balor said:
Easy no ?
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Yeah I suppose it is! Thanks for that Balor
Dr_Death said:
grate job Matrin, any idea's, plan's to bypass "mtdblock3" writing protection.
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Working on it; first job is, apparently, to build a clockworkmod recovery image from the stock rom...
Thread Stickied!
Great job MartinEve. Nice way to start off your experience here at XDA. Cheers
MartinEve said:
Working on it; first job is, apparently, to build a clockworkmod recovery image from the stock rom...
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all the best my friend, YOU ARE THE MAN
what's the method you are going to try to bypass the protection >> I'm interested in knowing the mechanism of the NAND protection, how it's work
Well, from the fact I was told to make a clockworkmod recovery image, it seems that the route is going to be to get a custom recovery image booting which will allow full access to the system and then flash from that.
TBH, this is where it starts to get risky ;/ If people wanted to start pooling together a disaster fund should the Bricking Gods not smile favourably on me, I'd be a lot happier! Haha!
Hey Martin..or anyone else..can you confirm whether this will work on HTC Legend ..??
zabaknilesh said:
Hey Martin..or anyone else..can you confirm whether this will work on HTC Legend ..??
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I'm afraid I don't know about the Legend, but I see no reason why it should not provided that:
/system is mounted from /dev/block/mtdblock3
You are running 2.1 or 2.2
If you get an adb shell up an paste me the output of the mount command, I'll be able to tell you more clearly.
MartinEve, I just copied the two .apk to my phone
1.Install with some explorer
2.Launch SoftRoot
3.Enjoy
no adb at all for me and worked
demolition23 said:
MartinEve, I just copied the two .apk to my phone
1.Install with some explorer
2.Launch SoftRoot
3.Enjoy
no adb at all for me and worked
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Excellent, glad to hear it
Perhaps I'll put a more concise set of instructions up at the start
not work
I managed to do ROOT previous method. In this method, the system aborts SoftRoot. What could be the reason?
Piron said:
I managed to do ROOT previous method. In this method, the system aborts SoftRoot. What could be the reason?
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When you say "the system aborts", I think you are referring to the fact the application crashes.
Which was in my original post.
It should still be rooted, despite the crash.
MartinEve said:
Excellent, glad to hear it
Perhaps I'll put a more concise set of instructions up at the start
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Glad...I think its working!! i can now use set cpu...
Only did install these two apk's on HTC legend and its working...!!!
any others signs to confirm check that my device is rooted..please advice which is best apk to check my legend is rooted or not..?
zabaknilesh said:
Glad...I think its working!! i can now use set cpu...
Only did install these two apk's on HTC legend and its working...!!!
any others signs to confirm check that my device is rooted..please advice which is best apk to check my legend is rooted or not..?
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Go to a terminal and type:
su
If the phone then prompts you to allow root, allow it and then type:
id
if it says uid=0 then you are root.
Let me know and I'll make a post in the Legend forum too.
Edited 12/30/11:
Thanks to everyone that helped put this together, and I'm glad people found it useful! However, this guide is now obsolete. I put it together before we could unlock the bootloader and get a permanent root. However, we now have a bootloader unlock, so there's a better way to get root. Please see this thread: http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836. I'll leave this guide here in case somebody has such an occasion to need only a temp root.
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Edited 11/11/11, 12:23 EST - V2 of Windows script - check for superuser.apk already installed
Edited 11/11/11, 14:42 EST - Linux/Mac script
Edited 11/11/11, 15:58 EST - V3 of Windows script - updated method for installing su binary to attempt to address it disappearing. Please let me know if the issue persists! (Linux script should be updated to V3 soon)
Ok, so I think we've gotten this process streamlined enough to make it easy, so I wanted to put together a step-by-step easy temproot for people who are confused. It will run zergRush to root your phone, then install busybox and the superuser app & binaries.
I've tested this on AT&T's Vivid, and it seems to work on the Canadian variant. Also, supposedly, if you're bootloader's unlocked, this should give you permroot.
I take no credit for actually developing most of this, I just packaged it up all nice and neat in an easy to run batch file. Both Windows & Linux/Mac versions are attached.
Thanks to:
Revolutianry for zergRush, ChainsDD/androidsu.com for SuperUser, stericson for busybox
arunp44, Jimmy273, DooMLoRD, and cyber_pete for some of the right commands
rpendrick for the Linux/Mac version
STEPS TO ROOT:
0. Install HTC Sync on your computer so that you'll have the proper drives
1. Download Vivid-Root.zip: Windows | Linux/Mac
2. Unzip somewhere on your computer
3. On your phone , enable USB Debugging (Settings > Applications > Development, check USB Debugging) & Unknown Sources (Settings > Applications, check Unkown Sources)
4. Connect your phone to the computer, make sure it's in Charge Only mode
5. Open the unzipped folder, double click RUNME.bat & Follow the prompts
6. Enjoy your root!
If you reboot your phone, just repeat steps 4-6.
Please let me know if you have any problems, questions, or concerns!
DISCLAIMER: I've tested this on my device and it works. However, i provide no guarantees or claim no responsibility for problems it may cause (however unlikely that may be). You know, the usual "please don't blame me for bricks...".
KNOWN ISSUES:
-Occasionally Superuser app won't recognize su binary even though phone has root access
-su binary disappears after a while (V3 attempts to fix this)
-zergRush method unmounts internal phone storage (/sdcard folder). Seems its still accessible from adb shell, and nothing seems wrong, but phone can no longer access it properly
Looks promising. Any possibility to repackage for linux and or Mac?
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium
drewdatrip said:
Looks promising. Any possibility to repackage for linux and or Mac?
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium
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Absolutely! It'll just take me a little longer, as I only have access to windows machines at the moment. Perhaps later this afternoon I'll have the chance to port it to linux/mac.
Nice work, I just posted the manual version of this on the other temp root forum. Was going to start to automate but you beat me to it. I love it when there are several people all working towards a solution.
cyber_pete said:
Nice work, I just posted the manual version of this on the other temp root forum. Was going to start to automate but you beat me to it. I love it when there are several people all working towards a solution.
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Yeah, I saw that. I actually have to thank you, because I was having one minor issue of it not recognizing the su binary, but your code got it working! So thanks!
bjg222 said:
Yeah, I saw that. I actually have to thank you, because I was having one minor issue of it not recognizing the su binary, but your code got it working! So thanks!
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Team work, that's how we are going to get to perm root.
EDIT:
Just used your script, worked perfect. One suggestion. What do you think about adding a check for the SuperUser.apk and if it is already there, skip the install? I already have it installed and got the Failed message, might scare a few people. Anyway just a suggestion, great work.
Nice job man. This will def help out people new to the rooting world.
Question... If I use supercharger v6 to emprove my ram after I reboot will it still. E in effect?
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium
cyber_pete said:
Team work, that's how we are going to get to perm root.
EDIT:
Just used your script, worked perfect. One suggestion. What do you think about adding a check for the SuperUser.apk and if it is already there, skip the install? I already have it installed and got the Failed message, might scare a few people. Anyway just a suggestion, great work.
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Sure, I'll work on that and get it up in a bit.
tacotino said:
Question... If I use supercharger v6 to emprove my ram after I reboot will it still. E in effect?
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium
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Having never used the app, I couldn't tell you. But typically on reboot, you lose everything root-related, so my guess would be no.
In-app root
Is anyone working on an in-app temp root app (z4root anyone?)
If I change LCD density while temp rooted, will it survive reboot?
I really am considering this temp root cause I find bloatware annoying.... But if I can switch lcd density while im at it, that will make three decision much easier
Sent from my HTC Vivid using Tapatalk
How long should this process take?? Mine is just showing *daemon started successfully* for a few minutes.
ronj1986 said:
How long should this process take?? Mine is just showing *daemon started successfully* for a few minutes.
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Should take a few seconds, less than a minute overall.
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After running this I tried opening Titanium Backup and it said no root. I did try earlier old temp root method without success, could that be the reason?
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Well it is a good sign that we have temp-root so quick now HTC just needs to stop dragging their feet a bit and get this bootloader unlocked.
My device driver "did not install properly", maybe that's what's causing the *daemon started successfully* Ronj is having
I am hoping installing HTC Sync will fix hat little issue.
It is. I installed HTC Sync, and the problem went away
ronj1986 said:
It is. I installed HTC Sync, and the problem went away
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figured... the Dell streak had a step like that too.
I am unable to install Titanium Backup:-(((
For those of you that have temp root working, are you losing root after a short amount of time? I keep losing the SU binary, root is still there but I have to repush SU. Really strange. Does anyone know if this is just the nature of temp root or is there something I can do to fix that?