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Hey guys new to moto droid, got it as replacement after 7 eris replacements but my question is. It has 2.1 update 1 can I root and if I can will someone post a link to tutorial. Thanks.
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Rooted mine with no problem when I got it, FroYo is sweet!! Can't wait til the ROM's from source start to drop.....here's the link
http://tinyurl.com/2felhd2
Thanks but my issue is I don't have a computervavailable so is thereva method that doesn't need a computer. I've been searching and all I see is the downgrade method the reflash to 2.1 which if I had computer would be no problem.
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Got it done thanks anyway.
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aerdely said:
Hey guys new to moto droid, got it as replacement after 7 eris replacements but my question is. It has 2.1 update 1 can I root and if I can will someone post a link to tutorial. Thanks.
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yeah its not to horrible just google "rooting stock 2.1 droid" basically you downgrade to stock 2.0 the flash a rooted 2.1 then install a recovery image, clockwork or what have you. Hope that helps.
I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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vishal18793 said:
I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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There are no long steps. Most of the roms keep you root after installing them, but just in case if you dont have root after installing a rom, just use Universal Androot because it's very easy and it's one click root(happens very fast).
I've already rooted using universal androot
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vishal18793 said:
I've just rooted using universal androot new beta version and its a permanent root. So now for installing CM7 our any other do I have to root again using long steps or is it okay to proceed?
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All of the AOSP based ROMs (like CM) give you root automatically.
The issue you have is that you need a custom recovery in order to install the ROMs. These custom recoveries (OpenRecovery and drivatives) will allow you to do all sorts of neat stuff.
So, no...you don't need to re-root once you install CM7.
Actually, how do you lose root?
It's happened a couple of times that I run Titanium backup and it tells me that I'm not rooted.
It's an easy fix. I just goto AOR and do it again.
But I'm just curious as to how I can get unrooted like that.
But do we need to root for open recovery to install?
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But do we need to root for open recovery to install?
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No root is necessary on a milestone (may be different on droid).
You just need to flash the vulnerable recovery and the install OR.
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is that possible to instal ROM without rooting?LOL
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...yo-based-cyanogenmod-6-on-motorola-milestone/
this is how u install a custom rom on the milestone
hit thnx
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is that possible to instal ROM without rooting?LOL
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On most phone, root is necessary to install custom or vulnerable recoveries.
On milestone, there is no need to do this as this step is taken care of by the SBF flashing in RSD.
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http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...yo-based-cyanogenmod-6-on-motorola-milestone/
this is how u install a custom rom on the milestone
hit thnx
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I dont know how good thyat guide is, but linking to an external tutorial is not going to make things easy if you need help here later.
Better use the one that is stickied in the dev section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932196
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but tht thread isnt well explained .. i mean if point wise steps r given its so easy to follow ..
or better sum1 shud make a video .. end of all problems
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but tht thread isnt well explained .. i mean if point wise steps r given its so easy to follow ..
or better sum1 shud make a video .. end of all problems
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Maybe a video is easier. But i have been linking folks to that thread for a while and this is the first complaint i have heard. Good enough for hundreds of ppl...
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Yes a video will definitely help. maybe I'll do it after my exams.
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@caz666
You wrote that root isn't necessary to install custom rom but the threes says otherwise. Please have a look and tell me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?=932196
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That link doesn't work.
Anyway, I remember that I did not have to root the phone.
The first step was applying the vulnerable sbf.
Then I was able to load androidiani openrecovery.
Once in open recovery, I could apply a ROM without root.
Heck, I think root is just an afterthought during this process.
Root is just another menu item in AOR.... the hard part was getting into AOR in the first place.
For whatever mysterious reason, I lost root a couple of times over the last couple of weeks.
CM6 didn't stop working. Titanium backup did stop working but it was nice enough to tell me that I was no longer rooted.
No big deal. I just went into AOR and rooted again.
Edit: No wonder I had deja vu... I kinda mentioned that last bit on page 1 already...
Yeah for some strange reason the link isn't working I'll try and fix it if possible
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Since upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.3, I've lost the root access I had on Froyo. I used the RageAgainstTheCage method before and found that worked well. I could easily re-root after each update to Froyo, but it doesn't work now that I have updated to Gingerbread.
Is there a 1-Click Root or something fairly simple, similar to RageAgainstTheCage perhaps, that I can use to root my device without unlocking the bootloader??
I've heard some people mention Ginger Break?
Thanks, Steve.
No.
Whatever 'Gingerbreak' is is unreleased yet, apparently the dev wants a few more devices in the wild first.
Simple? Sure...
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
So if my bootloader is unlocked what else do I have to do at that point, push a custom recovery? I was under the impression that none had been updated for 2.3 on the nexus one yet.
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same problem with me.. waiting for simple one..
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So if my bootloader is unlocked what else do I have to do at that point, push a custom recovery? I was under the impression that none had been updated for 2.3 on the nexus one yet.
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Recovery is version independent. Flash one, then use it to flash ChainsDD's su files.
Yup, flash a new recovery, then use the recovery to flash on the su update file
Alright cool thanks, didn't want to come off as ignorant on the matter but to be honest sometimes it feels like getting detailed information is kinda tough with all the threads that get created on the same subject and how large some of them get.
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Is there a 1-Click Root or something fairly simple, similar to RageAgainstTheCage perhaps, that I can use to root my device without unlocking the bootloader??
Thanks, Steve.
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Does the rageagainstthecage method not work on 2.3.3???
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Does the rageagainstthecage method not work on 2.3.3???
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Reports I've read indicate that the rageagainstthecage exploit doesn't work for 2.3.3.
If the soft-root exploits don't work on 2.3.3, simply downgrade to a 2.2 version, soft-root it, install a custom recovery and then flash a root 2.3.3 ROM...
I'm not completely certain, but I don't think you can downgrade either. At least I've not heard of anyone succeeding with the passimg approach yet...
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I'm not completely certain, but I don't think you can downgrade either. At least I've not heard of anyone succeeding with the passimg approach yet...
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That's me
It'd be great to have GingerBreak released. Please?
Looks like downgrade is possible for some, while others are struggling...
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Affirmative downgrade is possible!!!
Anyone need help????
but if i downgrade to 2.2.2 and root the n1 while its in 2.2.2. Wont it come out of root when I put the stock 2.3.3 on. Atleast for me the whole reason I went to 2.2.2 is so i can get the stock verison of gingerbread. I do want to root my phone but I dont wanna use a different rom as of now I wanna keep the stock verison of gingerbrad that I got from google. I guess my real question is without the ramble, Once I downgrade and root the Phone wont I lose root once I put the stock 2.3.3
Just install a pre-rooted stock 2.3.3...
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I'm not completely certain, but I don't think you can downgrade either. At least I've not heard of anyone succeeding with the passimg approach yet...
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Here I am!
I have successfully downgraded from stock GRI40 to FRG33 (via PASSIMG), rooted, flashed custom recovery and finally flashed a stock rooted GRI40.
Congrats!
I did actually correct myself later...
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Hi all. I was trying to find a guide to return my AT&T Nexus One to fully stock. Right now I have Clockwork Mod Recovery and CM7 installed. I would like to return it back to stock recovery and stock froyo then update to gingerbread. Can someone help me or is there a guide posted somewhere to do this. I am still a newb at this so I would appreciate some clear instruction if possible. Thanks!
Take a look at the xda nexus one wiki
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Unroot/restore guide on the wiki
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Yes wiki
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Thanks. Should I use fastboot method or PASSIMG? How do I know if I have AMOLED or SLCD screen?
passimg using FRG33
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passimg using FRG33
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Will this also restore the stock recovery?
Everything.
I am planning to do the same as the OP but what I would like to know is it possible to keep Clockwork Recovery while running stock Gingerbread and if so is there any advantage to this?
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I am planning to do the same as the OP but what I would like to know is it possible to keep Clockwork Recovery while running stock Gingerbread and if so is there any advantage to this?
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You would have to at least
Root the stock gingerbread for it to be any use at all.
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Alright I am really lost.
It seems there are several paths to restoring my N1 from CM7 RC1 to hopefully stock Gingerbread
Fastboot Method
PASSIMG Method
And because I have ClockworkMod Recovery using the backup and restore feature?
I wouldn't mind the last one as it seems fairly simple (I have a copy of the backup on my desktop, just need to figure out where it goes, path etc...) and should restore everything to how it was pre CM7 RC1.
I am worried that because apparently the newer version of CWM Recovery doesn't work with Froyo (2.2.2 which is was I would be restoring to, then factory reset, upgrade to Gingerbread). Also the HBOOTs are different between Froyo and Gingerbread correct? Would CWM Recovery restore the older HBOOT?
Or can I simply use the PASSIMG method with a Gingerbread Stock ROM?
Thanks in advance for putting up with my n00b questions
Simple Guide for a Root N1 with Stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, without unlocking the Bootloader.
Many thanks to danger-rat for finding everything.
1 - Make sure you have a backup of everything.
MyBackup Pro
2 - Unroot/restore guide from wiki, using passimg with the FRG33 image (may not work for everyone):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...des_&_Tutorials#Unroot_.2F_Restore_your_Nexus
If you get the "main version is older" error here, you're out of luck... do not continue, because you can't.
3 - Root:
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/...mple-sdk-setup-manual-root-guide-windows.html
4 - Flash whatever you wanna flash (including a pre-rooted 2.3)
Stock Pre-rooted 2.3.3 (with additional features) http://www.multiupload.com/ALXR48D3YI
A couple of others:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968396
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714184
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=975764
(Again, thanks Danger-rat for finding these)
What do I do? I'll refine this first post for the full instructions, and all files needed, as I collect them. I'll probably post pictures if I have time to take them while I'm doing this. Hopefully mine goes without a hitch. -James
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1 - Backup.
2 - Unroot/restore guide from wiki, using passimg with the FRG33 image (may not work for everyone):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...des_&_Tutorials#Unroot_.2F_Restore_your_Nexus
3 - Root:
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/...mple-sdk-setup-manual-root-guide-windows.html
4 - Flash whatever you wanna flash (including a pre-rooted 2.3)
If you get the "main version is older" error on step 2, you're out of luck...
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I have a question about this one; is there a kernel or a radio version that will prevent you from doing the passimg to FRG33? It would be useful to know it, in order to avoid even trying it.
By the way, working on stock GRI40, would i have that problem?. I made the manual upgrade from FRG33 to GRI40, flashing all the time stock rom's from Google.
I've no idea what causes the "main version is older" error, so it seems like the only way to find out it's to try. Theres no risk in trying, except a few minutes of your time...
I've heard people suggest the hboot may be the problem, or the radio, or this, or that, but I've never seem anything to bring me to the same conclusion...
I believe efrant suggested that refurb phones may be the ones effected, and I'm kinds thinking he may be on the money...?
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I can't seem to find a prerooted gingerbread image.. maybe I'm just not looking hard enough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968396
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714184
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=975764
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danger-rat said:
I've no idea what causes the "main version is older" error, so it seems like the only way to find out it's to try. Theres no risk in trying, except a few minutes of your time...
I've heard people suggest the hboot may be the problem, or the radio, or this, or that, but I've never seem anything to bring me to the same conclusion...
I believe efrant suggested that refurb phones may be the ones effected, and I'm kinds thinking he may be on the money...?
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Thanks so much for the info
So will this work with the stock GR140 Gingerbread update? I was never rooted before so will this work.
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stormtrooper1 said:
So will this work with the stock GR140 Gingerbread update? I was never rooted before so will this work.
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Should work. The only potential stumbling block is the passimg step, which doesn't work for a small number of people (no idea why)...
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I've downloaded frg33, renamed it to PASSIMG.zip and moved it to the sdcard (Root folder), yet when I boot into hboot it doesn't recognise it (Does the search but then nothing). Any solutions?
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I've downloaded frg33, renamed it to PASSIMG.zip and moved it to the sdcard (Root folder), yet when I boot into hboot it doesn't recognise it (Does the search but then nothing). Any solutions?
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If the zip holds another zip then use it.. I once failed to use rom just because of that.
Nope just files.
Make sure it's not named passimg.zip.zip (Windows often hides the extension).
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Nope, it's PASSIMG.zip. I'm not sure if the file is corrupted, I tried downloading it about 3 times so far, none of them have worked.
Even if it's corrupted, your phone should still see it, and report an error.
The only reasons the phone wouldn't see it would be if the file is named incorrectly, in the wrong location (not on root of card), file is missing, SD not mounted, etc...
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I'm getting the The Main Version is older when trying to downgrade from GR140
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I'm getting the The Main Version is older when trying to downgrade from GR140
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Your only option then is to unlock your bootloader, or wait...
Is your phone a refurbished or repaired one?
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No its not refurbished. I just got this phone new and it wasn't rooted to begin with at 2.2 and I made the mistake of updating to 2.3.3. I am assuming there will be a development in the works for this issue or another walkaround to this.
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Rumor has it that the author of rageagainstthecage has a version working for Gingerbread, which is known as Gingerbreak. He's waiting for more phones to be updated before releasing it though...
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Rumor has it that the author of rageagainstthecage has a version working for Gingerbread, which is known as Gingerbreak. He's waiting for more phones to be updated before releasing it though...
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Thanks.. I'll keep my eye out for it. I'm not used to stock Roms anymore. lol Very boring..
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