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[root] Newest rooting+recovery instructions Very Easy!!!

Hello my name is slawson [zfxp on irc]
This is my root guide, how i've rooted every droid i've had so far.
This works with NO COMPUTERS NEEDED!
Also works on
2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1, 2.2
A. Download z4root from market
B. Install and run "z4root", click "permanent root"
B1. If all goes well it will say you're rooted.
C. Reboot your phone.
D. Open Market find, and install "Rom Manager"
D1. After Installed open rom manager, and grant su access, now click "Flash recovery rom" it will be the first option in the list.
D2. it will say Recovery flashed after all options have been selected.
D3. Download your favorite rom, and copy it to the root of your sd card.
E. Reboot into Recovery
E1. Wipe data/clear cache
E2. Install zip from sdcard
F. ENJOY YOUR FLASHED DROID!
Thanks goes out to all the devs who helped make this happen!
Tested working:
Droid 2.0
Droid 2.0.1
Droid 2.1
Droid 2.2 FRG01B
Droid 2.2 FRG22D
**Also tested working on htc g1, MyTouch3g v1.2[/SIZE]

Will this work with 2.2 Froyo? Noob Here.

Yep works flawlessly!

Ok Im good so far...How do I grant su access?

viewtifuljoe71 said:
Ok Im good so far...How do I grant su access?
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it should prompt you to grant it

So far so good. But, how can you tell what the roms look like?

Thank you Slawson, and especially whoever/whomever wrote universandroot!
Worked great! I was running stock froyo 2.2 ,updated OTA , but now I'm rooted again and don't plan on unrooting. Hopefully no issues in future like some had using other apps.
Saw this earlier an dl'd to phone but didn't get chance to try it till got off work. I was getting aggrivated at frg01b not allowing me to install sbf recovery so I could get back root after OTA.
As you said now on to the ROM's.

Couple of questions: Does this work on the Droid? Once rooted, can setcpu be added to overclock or do I have to load a custom rom? What about using Autokiller? Thanks for the info and for making it so easy to root!!

tproctor said:
Does this work on the Droid? Once rooted, can setcpu be added to overclock or do I have to load a custom rom? What about using Autokiller?
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1st - Yes, I have moto droid 1
2nd - Yes, have installed SetCPU without custom ROM and have set it up to overclock but tops out at 800mhz on mine, probably because stock kernel. ROM is next for me this weekend.
3rd - Yes, Also have installed AutoKiller.
Have fun!!

does it allow u to unroot as well?
edit... nm its says it right there in the app

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Yep works flawlessly!
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However, what about the FRG22 build? From what I've read, it doesn't work with that 2.2 yet. Also, VZW has slated it to be OTA soon.
If that happens, won't we all lose out root?
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Does it work on the milestone
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slawson said:
it should prompt you to grant it
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EDIT: My bad for not following the instructions EXACTLY AKA using your link to download.

Universal Androot + Froyo FRG22D = Fail.
The exploit for root was patched in this Froyo build to my knowledge.
As of this posting no version of Universal AndRoot will work or any 1click root app for that matter.
But there are still ways to root.
Sent from my Droid using XDA App

Something about this just does not sound right to me.
If RomManager had the ability to push a recovery on any device we would never have had the need to use RSD Lite to push the 2.01 spf in the first place. Rooting is easy enough overall. The Recovery is what takes effort.
When you tested this had you ever tried to unlock your phone in the past via RSD Lite or other method?

Nope it had never been rooted before, and this was my first attempt, and it just so happened to work.
So try it before you knock it, or don't post

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Nope it had never been rooted before, and this was my first attempt, and it just so happened to work.
So try it before you knock it, or don't post
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No, I rather have an intelligent discussion about the process so that people can read and be well informed
I can't test it because my Droid already has the hacked bootloader. Once that is done you can flash recoveries all day, hence why I asked to begin with.
As I understand the technology pushing the recovery requires more than just root access. So you can understand why I would ask about the details.
I hope you are right btw. It would make my next Droid 1 rom loading so much easier.

Honestly, my droid was brand new, i used this method with a mytouch3g so i figured i'd give it a shot with my droid, and it worked, and i saw the previous method of rooting with the droid, and i decided to post, as this was so much easier.

But yeah, a healthy convo is needed to pick the brains of others.

Worked perfect for me rooting my roomie's Moto Droid 1. Installed Ultimate Droid 7, custom kernel and SetCPU and OC'd to 1.1ghz
Droid Incredible
unrEVOked forever
SkyRaider 3.0 RC2
kingxkernel BFS #2

[Q] I upgraded to FRG83D BIG MISTAKE. Want to get back FRG83

I update to FRG83D and I guess i lost root. I attempted to restore flash clock world mod again but .nothing happens when i confirm I tried to do a backup from Titanium backup and of course it says i'm not rooted. Then I tried to go into Superuser app and it asked me to update. I attempted to and I got an error the su was not updated. A zip file (su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip) has been placed on your sdcard, please reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your su binary.
Sorry for the long winded explanation, but i'm totally frustrated. I've been trying to fix this for 2hrs. Oh yeah I originally got root using universal androot and it still says im rooted. I clicked unroot but it doesn't work. I'm confused cuz androot says i'm rooted, but Superuser and Titanium backup says i'm not.
PLEASE HELP MEEE!!! I would like to get back cmod 6.1
was this:
cmod 6.1 rc1-n1
clockmod 2.5.1
kernel: 2.6.35.7
Build num: frg83
Now i'm this:
Android ver: 2.2.1
Kernel ver: 2.6.32.9-27240
Baseband ver: 32.36.00.28U4.06.00.12_7
Build num: FRG83D

fastboot oem unlock

Root again...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_&_Tutorials#Root
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crachel said:
fastboot oem unlock
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lol damn you evil bastards
Have some pity for the newbs

Newbs should start reading Wiki instead of wasting hours on irrelevant stuff

danger-rat said:
Root again...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_&_Tutorials#Root
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Thank you danger-rat. I'm back to stock frg83. It only took about 10mins. Now I'm trying figure out how to get back to root. None of the one click methods seem to be working. Superoneclick, z4root, androot. Once again Thank YOU

Super one click works for frg83 and frg83d. You will need a computer. I got it from the unlockr. It has step by step instructions. It was easy and works perfectly.

dls5375 said:
Super one click works for frg83 and frg83d. You will need a computer. I got it from the unlockr. It has step by step instructions. It was easy and works perfectly.
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Is it the case for a Nexus One replacement unit that has never been rooted or altered in any way? I got it with FRG83 and installed FRG83D as soon as I received it. I tried SOC method but it was stuck on 'waiting for device' message. Not sure if it is because of an old XP machine or HTC Evo cable I was using.

Upgrade the SuperOneClick and the Nexus One drivers to their latest versions. It DOES work. The least it does is presenting you with a root shell in ADB - which is enough to root manually.

Jack_R1 said:
Upgrade the SuperOneClick and the Nexus One drivers to their latest versions. It DOES work. The least it does is presenting you with a root shell in ADB - which is enough to root manually.
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I tried both SOC 1.5.1 and 1.5.5 with .net 2.0.5x in the XP machine. I just used the files included in the zip, isn't it that it has latest Nexus One drivers too? Sorry, I am a Mac,Linux guy and not much experience with ADB stuff on Windows.

It might not be the latest drivers, since the latest SOC (I don't remember, I believe it was 1.5.5) finished the rooting procedure correctly on FRG83D, tested several days ago, less than a week. The latest drivers are in the SDK, they need to be installed and the phone has to have "USB Debugging" enabled.

Jack_R1 said:
It might not be the latest drivers, since the latest SOC (I don't remember, I believe it was 1.5.5) finished the rooting procedure correctly on FRG83D, tested several days ago, less than a week. The latest drivers are in the SDK, they need to be installed and the phone has to have "USB Debugging" enabled.
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Thank you! I guess I have no other option but to install Windows on my Mac. I was feeling lucky and I thought Linux or Mac can use SOC but it is proving difficult and I haven;t come across a single reply who stated success on Linux/Mac!

Uh, why SOC? Use any of the others you just run directly on the phone..

khaytsus said:
Uh, why SOC? Use any of the others you just run directly on the phone..
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They don't exist for FRG83D just yet and I am not sure if we can downgrade to FRF91 or some other firmware without unlocking bootloader.

You can install Windows in any type of VM, as long as you can forward the USB to it. I can use my Nexus in Linux under VirtualBox, after I forward the USB device to VirtualBox.

Jack_R1 said:
You can install Windows in any type of VM, as long as you can forward the USB to it. I can use my Nexus in Linux under VirtualBox, after I forward the USB device to VirtualBox.
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Is it true for Mac too? My previous attempts with VMWare and Parallels failed while trying to use USB at low level. I guess it is worth a shot, thank you!

when it hangs at waiting for device, unplug usb and then plug it back in and it should find your device.

dls5375 said:
when it hangs at waiting for device, unplug usb and then plug it back in and it should find your device.
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Tried that already, no go..

kkiran said:
Tried that already, no go..
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With all the time wasted searching for other methods, you would have had root on your device already if you just did it manually. It is so simple, takes like 20 mins, and it doesn't require a Windows PC.
I really don't understand why people search for so long for a "1-click" when doing it manually doesn't take that much more effort.
Rooting so is simple with the binaries available:
1) Put rageagainstthecage on your device, change permissions to allow it to run, run it, and presto, it gives you a root shell.
2) Now that you have a root shell, all you have to do is put su in the /system/bin directory, change the permissions so that it can run, and presto, you have root.
And given that rageagainstthecage exploits a vulnerability in the way adb works, this method will work for all devices without a NAND lock.

Rageagainstthecage so easy a caveman can do it.
Sent from my Nexus One

[Q] Need help rooting FRG83D

I'm on a droid FRG83D following the step by step instructions on cyanogenmod's wiki.
I only have access to linux if that helps.
When I get to the step when I need to run sbf_flash I get an error:
Segmentation fault
Can anyone help me out? Thanks in advance

Bump. Can someone help me root my droid please?

Me too
I was rooted but had to get a replacement and I have tried everything to get my root back and nothing works. Someone please help

Saw a couple of posts over at Droidforums.net that mentioned they used Super One Click available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 . They also updated z4root, so that would probably work as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 . Hope that helps...

Can you tell me if either of those work in linux?

I'm having the same problem. I've tried sbf_flash as listed on the CyanogenMod wiki, but it doesn't seem to work with v. FGR83D. Is there any way to root this droid in Linux? Every Windows app I've tried so far (RSD Lite mainly) fails too. I'd prefer to be able to do it in linux.

Which .sbf are you trying to flash? I JUST rooted via sbf_flash yesterday so I know it works. It is possible the .sbf is screwy.

I have started a thread here to root your Droid, check it out.

Although some say they got it to work, I couldn't get the directions in your thread to work properly on linux. If you are rooting via linux sbf_flash is by far the easiest.... maybe someone should do a quick write up....

MasterRebkee said:
Although some say they got it to work, I couldn't get the directions in your thread to work properly on linux. If you are rooting via linux sbf_flash is by far the easiest.... maybe someone should do a quick write up....
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Ahh sorry, that was my bad. I forgot the Superoneclick needs a Windows based computer.
Can you get to a PC that runs Windows? The process is very quick and easy, it would not take you long at all.

Soup for root beta it really works
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Rooting your Motorolla Droid running 2.2.1 write-up

The OTA 2.2.1 update made things complicated for Droid users who want to root and download non market apps. After several days, countless hours and trial and error, this is my little write up on how I rooted a Motorolla Droid running 2.2.1 Build # FRG83D.
z4root no longer works and neither does the ability to download non market apps with 2.2.1. This is the easiest way to do it although there are other longer processes to root your phone which may have not been used on a 2.2.1 Moto Droid. I did a factory reset before I started but that is optional, let's begin.
*** Disclaimer ***
Please make a Nandroid or backup before this just incase.
1. Go to Motorolla's site and downloaded the Motorola 4.8.0 Driver with MotoConnect here. This program automatically downloads the driver your computer needs. This is a MUST. Lots of websites’ and write-ups forget or are vague on this easy step and it makes for a headache. Once downloaded, click on “Update Drivers” and click start. (You can download the driver file and wait for your Hardware Manager to pop up and go that route or just take the easy way and do this)
2. Download the latest version of Superoneclick and follow its directions on how to install it, you can find it here.
3. Connect your phone with your PC via USB. Make sure that USB debugging is ON. I removed my SD card to be on the safe side but if you choose not to, make sure you do not mount the SD card.
4. Open the Superoneclick program after un-zipping it, in Administrator mode. Follow the directions, there is even a video on how to do it. After your phone is rooted, click on " Allow non market apps ". Superuser should now be installed on your phone in your app's list.
*** The newest version of Superoneclick install BusyBox along with Superuser. Open your app drawer and look for these two. If both are there, you are done! If not, continue to step #5. ***
5. Disconnect your phone from your computer and restart your phone. It's not needed but, it's best to start with a fresh restart.
6. Go into your market from your phone, download Busybox ( free app ) and run it. Once installed, make sure within the app it states that your phone is rooted and the latest version of Busybox is displayed.
7. Restart your phone, this step is a must.
Your phone now has root access. You can download non market apps as well. I use Titanium Backup to remove bloat and such but you can use your favorite file manager.
Why the OTA 2.2.1 made things disfunctional, I don't know but this is my little solution and hope it helps.

I am going to give this a nice healthy bump since I have seen a couple Root confusion threads. I will be more then happy to answer any questions.

THANKS
Thank you so much!!!!!!!

Working on a Droid 1 for the first time. This is just the info I needed! Thank you sir!

Not a problem! I actually find that a stock ROMed, rooted and cleaned up Droid 1 is just as quick as the ROMs available to download if not quicker.

Thanks!
Hi,
Wanted to say thanks! Your write up was concise, straightforward and easy to understand... The app worked just like it said it would and rooted my Droid (the original) 2.2.1 FRG83D like a charm!
The Tutorial was a god send as that clarified what to expect and how to react if something went "brown & lumpy".
Thanks and now off to make a backup before learning the other fun stuff!

Tried this, downloaded the driver PC sees the phone, check
DL and run superone click, Check
no busybox, download and install, says rooted, check
here's the problem, can't get into recovery can't do a nand before or after rooting. seems recovery can't see the sdcrad.
I tried to root my Droid 1 (2.2.1 FR83d) with super one click. Everything seemed to work. I got super user access, TI backup runs (mostly)
From Rom manager I installed Clockwork it said everything work but no recovery mode access (yellow triangle) After reading up here it was suggested to flash SPrecovery and then back to clockwork so I did that bot SP and clock work appeared to run fine but still no recovery mode.
Setcpu seems to be working superuser is working but I cannot make a backup of the phone (nand, ROM manager recovery both fail) TI can't uninstall factory apps, and dose not make a complete backup just apps and restores dose not do a complete restore.
It seems I have half a rooted phone. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Just rooted my OG Droid. Thanks for the guide!
Edit: Just noticed that BusyBox didn't install with SuperOneClick, and that it is failing to install with the BusyBox installer app.
Edit: Okay, BusyBox installed. Backup created, ready for some ROMs!

A2Aegis said:
Just rooted my OG Droid. Thanks for the guide!
Edit: Just noticed that BusyBox didn't install with SuperOneClick, and that it is failing to install with the BusyBox installer app.
Edit: Okay, BusyBox installed. Backup created, ready for some ROMs!
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The new version of superoneclick should install busy box if not get busybox from the market.
How did you get busy box to finally install? What solved the problem?
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Ben's said:
The new version of superoneclick should install busy box if not get busybox from the market.
How did you get busy box to finally install? What solved the problem?
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For some reason my SU settings didn't pop up, and that caused the install to fail. The 2nd time around, it asked me for permission and it worked.

K I need help please. I used the rs4 lite guide to root the wife's phone ,that was successful, installed rom manager and did the clock mod flash now I can't get recovery,none , I installed busy box and still nothing lol, help I was gonna put cyan 7 on

I figured it out lol, just had to search the forums a bit more , running cyanogen 7 and is a sweet rom . Sry for being a noob . Thanks to all who came up the Rome and cracks y'all rock

Great walk through. Some of you might need another driver (ADB) for XP. They won't let me post the link but it's at Alldroid.

Worked flawlessly on my new 2.2.1 Droid 1, thanks!

Thank you very much for the post, helped me a lot for my rooting Droid / Roi as it is Verizon but I have with Iusacell in Mexico

This thread should be pinned.

My computer says your superoneclick is infected with a virus. Bummer for all the peeps that downloaded it already.......

Hey All,
This is going to be somewhat on and off topic.
I have jumped into the world of Android with both feet in the last few weeks.
So far I have obtained:
A Color nook which I have rooted using autonooter 3.0.0 running stock OS and also run Honeycomb off my SD card (until the real version comes out)
A Moto Backflip which I have rooted using rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin and is now running Unofficial CyanogenMod v6.1.2 (Froyo 2.2.1)
And Now I just bought a Droid with a dead battery, 16GB SDcard and a bad micro USB port for $25! (figured at $25 for a 16GB card it was worth the risk) I was able to "jump start" the battery and got it to power on. Its currently running 2.2.1 with build number FRG83D and is not rooted. Looks like the digitizer has a dead swath right down the middle.
Anyway, I can fix both things for <$30, so at $55 I still think I got a deal. Not too mention the fun of repairing and hacking it!
So my question:
I plan to use it for a little while before spending $$$ and making the repairs. But w/o a USB connector it does not seem that I can root my version.
Do I have any other options? keep in mind the current lack of ability to push things with ADB.

Super fast and easy. thank you so much!

micl9 said:
Hey All,
This is going to be somewhat on and off topic.
I have jumped into the world of Android with both feet in the last few weeks.
So far I have obtained:
A Color nook which I have rooted using autonooter 3.0.0 running stock OS and also run Honeycomb off my SD card (until the real version comes out)
A Moto Backflip which I have rooted using rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin and is now running Unofficial CyanogenMod v6.1.2 (Froyo 2.2.1)
And Now I just bought a Droid with a dead battery, 16GB SDcard and a bad micro USB port for $25! (figured at $25 for a 16GB card it was worth the risk) I was able to "jump start" the battery and got it to power on. Its currently running 2.2.1 with build number FRG83D and is not rooted. Looks like the digitizer has a dead swath right down the middle.
Anyway, I can fix both things for <$30, so at $55 I still think I got a deal. Not too mention the fun of repairing and hacking it!
So my question:
I plan to use it for a little while before spending $$$ and making the repairs. But w/o a USB connector it does not seem that I can root my version.
Do I have any other options? keep in mind the current lack of ability to push things with ADB.
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have you tried adb wireless from the marketplace? i got a nook color recently too and had a hell of a time with adb through usb, but adb wirless seems to work great.

need help with z4root

Hi guys I just got a droid 1 yesturday right away I wanted to root it. I am coming from having a rooted incredile I know that doesn't matter in this section lol just saying I'm not really new to rooting. I choosed to use z4root to root my D1 but lastnight and this morning I couldn't get it to go any further than trying to get root accses. Debugging is checked and also is unknown sources is checked. What am I doing wrong?

If you updated to 2.2.1 z4 will not work.

Ahh that explains why it doesn't work the phone had 2.2.1 when I got it. Well that's the end of that lol. Is there another one click root?

Not as a phone app. You can use superoneclick to root if you have a windows machine or use the sbf_flash method on linux.

I have windows 7.

I *think* superoneclick should work for you. You can always google it for additional information.

Ok sounds good ill update if I I manage to root it or if I run into any promblems. But I think I should be able to, rooting the incredible I had to download a drive but that's because I wasn't using a mac but I also had to unzip the file browse for it and load it, unrevoke was what I used. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

ok thanks for your help i am now rooted but i am wondering how do you flash roms with the droid? with the incredible you had recovery, i could go into recovery by pressing volume down plus the power button. is there something close to that with the droid? thanks again.

I would recommend going with clockworkmod. There should be plenty of posts around here, and you can always Google.