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Rooting question

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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vishal18793 said:
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

justandroiduser said:
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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rrohanjs said:
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

rrohanjs said:
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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[Q] rom manager won't flash cw or amon on g1

Hey guys I'm very new to all this, I just used the z4root (Permenent root) method on my g1 dream and I would like to try a new rom on it but for some reason rom manager will not flash clockwork mod recovery or amon on it, it keeps saying that an error has occured when trying to access special privileges or something like that. does is matter if I'm using the free version or not? and do I need to put a custome hboot or bootloader on the phone as well? I've been reading for the last two days through these forums and I'm really lost and confused on how to do this. I understand that I must flash the rom from the custom recovery but can I get to the recovery through the hboot/bootloader once the custom recovery is flashed? Please help anyone. I appreciate it.

Never used z4 so cant really help there but i do know that you need a custom recovery to flash anything. So the question is can you get a recovery flashed. Can you boot into the os and log in? if so maybe you can get a terminal from the market and flash amonra from there with the instructions in his op. Not sure but worth a try.

z4root dont work proplerly try unviersal androot

Cool, hey johnson8 I really appreciate your help...so you're saying that the z4root has something to do with my phone not being able to download three recovery?
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milk10man said:
Cool, hey johnson8 I really appreciate your help...so you're saying that the z4root has something to do with my phone not being able to download three recovery?
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It might. I rooted mine the one click method a long time ago. Before these apps came out. Never liked rom manager either to be honest. I would try the androot the other Guy suggested really. See how it goes
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Just tried it and it worked just fine...just flashed froyo yoshi...been booting for around 5 minutes...should I wait longer or pull the battery?
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milk10man said:
Just tried it and it worked just fine...just flashed froyo yoshi...been booting for around 5 minutes...should I wait longer or pull the battery?
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I give it 10 before I do anything
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Waited for 15 and still nothing...trying super froyo.v.8 been about eight mins and the same thing..could it be my boot loader or should I use amon ra instead of clockwork to flash? A little frustrating...Dangit!
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milk10man said:
Waited for 15 and still nothing...trying super froyo.v.8 been about eight mins and the same thing..could it be my boot loader or should I use amon ra instead of clockwork to flash? A little frustrating...Dangit!
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Go to ezterry thread on 14 MB hack and fastboot flash new amonra recovery the radio and spl. Follow all instructions in there and try again. That will get u a good recovery new radio/spl and more ram comes with it. The new roms need that combo.
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Oh, ok that sounds awesome! I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens...thanks so much...you rock!
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Sorry about all the questions..but I'm not sure about how to find that thread...where would I locate out in this forum?
Thanks again.
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It's alright. I was new once. G1 development section. Probably 2nd page
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okay. I really do appreciate your time.. thank you so much.
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No prob. Let me know how it goes or if u need any help. I'm here
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Boot into fastboot and post the info in top left corner. Radio/spl ect.
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Ok sir I found the thread but I have no idea of where to get the radio/fastboot and all the other stuff you mentioned in order to flash them..as I said...I'm very new at this..btw..does this process require me to type any code..the thought of that scares me to death
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Well. Not code but commands. Google how to set up sdk. I'm about to drive home from Tennessee. If u need help I can help when i get home.
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ok I'm home
This is the guide you need to set up adb on your computer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
If you have any questions i will try to help. After this is done you should be set up to run adb and fastboot commands from your pc.
Do everything in this guide except the recovery image. You will be doing that via ezterry's thread with amonra recovery. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck

Ok will do..I appreciate all your help and have a safe trip..
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No problem. I check frequently so if u have any questions I'll try to answer promptly. Also u will see shadowch31 in ezterry's thread among others. He can help guide as well. Just follow instructions exactly and don't freak out and pull your battery during any of the process even if it looks hung. Good luck
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Flash?

I know this sounds stupid to everyone but i am gonna try a new modem and i understand everything except FLASH. What exactly does that mean? What do u do when u flash ? I have put off asking this question for about 2 months and tried reading up on it but lol... here i am
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Yes i am way new to all of this but really need this modem
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You need clockwork recovery
Dl modem
Place on internal sd
Power phone off
Three button combo to recovery
(volume and and down and power, when at&t comes up let go)
Install zip from sd
Choose zip
Find modem file
Select
Confirm
Back
Boot
Done
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mcord if she doesnt understand flash, i dont think she has clockwork recovery.
there is alot to learn. please read the stickies at the top of each forum there is a few for modems.

TRusselo said:
mcord if she doesnt understand flash, i dont think she has clockwork recovery.
there is alot to learn. please read the stickies at the top of each forum there is a few for modems.
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I thought the same as I was typing, so why continue, I got nothing
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but to flash is to write information to the internal system memory.

Thank you that makes more since to me . Just one more question. I dont have a computer can i download the modem straight to my phone (on the sd) . And u mean clocwork mod in rom manager ?
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bobbi1972jo said:
Thank you that makes more since to me . Just one more question. I dont have a computer can i download the modem straight to my phone (on the sd) . And u mean clocwork mod in rom manager ?
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DO NOT use ROM manager, it was created with the best of intentions but ultimately causes more problems than it helps with.

ridethelight said:
DO NOT use ROM manager, it was created with the best of intentions but ultimately causes more problems than it helps with.
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whoah.....this is false!
ROM manager has been around a lot longer than the captivate has.....and it works great on other android devices that ARENT samsung

rom manager is PERFECT for stock roms.
rom manager is bad when you have ClockworkMod built into the kernel already.!
ridethelight is on a bad roll today.

So how do i know if its built in?
Perfect 3g..little to no edge.. live in edge area.. bought the phone from a craigslist user needless to say in a 3g area.
About phone :
2.1 js5/I900 zsjpg
Kernel version- 2.6.32.9
[email protected] #27
Build#phoenix 6.0 js5..
Any suggestions ?
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you would check out the page for your kernel but yes it does have it.
and looking at your rom... ect. you have already flashed a rom/kernel/modem (all in one) package.
so ya go back to post 3 instructions. also to get into recovery just long press the powerbutton then press 'recovery' it is easier than the button method in post 3.

Ok thanks alot. U all have been a big help !
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Hay bobbie
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I want to say thanks to you all ! This worked! Just flashed the jk4 and have a full signal ! It wasnt hard at all ! Cant believe i waited this long now ! Once again , thank you so much !!!
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Thanks jlg19753! U did an awesome job! We did this together! Couldnt have done it with out u!
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Is there a ClockworkMod for Thrill 4G & NOT LGE Optimus V?

I think I found my issue, I have lately been trying to 'Flash Current ROM'.
It had seemed that my Thrill 4G didn't save a backup in the ClockworkMod folder.
I had done some research and found out this might be my problem for not paying attention.
So is there a way I can flash ClockworkMod for Thrill 4G without having to use an LGE Optimus V version?

Did you look in the development section? There's a huge thread on clockworkmod recovery and flashing.
You can't use the Clockworkmod app.

Saia- said:
I think I found my issue, I have lately been trying to 'Flash Current ROM'.
It had seemed that my Thrill 4G didn't save a backup in the ClockworkMod folder.
I had done some research and found out this might be my problem for not paying attention.
So is there a way I can flash ClockworkMod for Thrill 4G without having to use an LGE Optimus V version?
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There is currently no cwm for the Thrill. We only have a partially ported version. Which works well enough on its own for flashing directly from recovery. It still has a lot of quirks but its enough for the basics.
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Cool. Could I maybe get this? Or could you assist me?
I tried the Clockwork Mod thing in Android Development LG Thrill.
I'm an older adb user and am familiar with it. But that was WAY difficult.
Could you give me a link or an easy way to use CWM for Thrill?
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That's the only way.

kiltedthrower said:
That's the only way.
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I need help getting it done, could I ask your assistance? Maybe Team viewer 5 or something?
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Couldn't I just flash a ROM from ROM Manager without the backup? I watched a buddy do it.
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What part do you need help with?

kiltedthrower said:
What part do you need help with?
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I just need help getting it done.
I have no clue how to work ADB. The last time I used it was when HTC Hero came out.
I'd appreciate so much and could try and assist you in any way.
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rydeN- said:
I just need help getting it done.
I have no clue how to work ADB. The last time I used it was when HTC Hero came out.
I'd appreciate so much and could try and assist you in any way.
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You need cwm to use rom manager. They're a pair. If you pm me your msn I can help you get cwm installed.
Once you have cwm Power off the phone. Then hold these three buttons simultaneously: VOLUME DOWN+3D+POWER. As soon as the phone starts to power on release the POWER button only. Hold the volume down+3D buttons until cwm boots up. From there backing up/restoring and flashing zips is fairly straight forward. Most rom threads have cwm instructions for flashing.
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Can't ROOT or Boot into Recovery

So I been trying to root my phone for about an hour now. I rooted, un-rooted then rooted again, and it seems to have work (obviously you can't tell when your phone is rooted, but oh well). I'm kind of a noob in the Droid 3 section, but then I went to the Market place and downloaded the "ROM Manager", downloaded the CM9 recovery, and had the app boot into recovery but to my surprise, it doesn't work for some reason. I don't under what else I can do, am I rooted? Do I need to manually install CM9 recovery? I just want ICS on my phone, and this is driving me crazy.
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Do you have Super User app on your phone ?

Yup. I do, I have no idea where it came from though.
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Does it open? Look up the thread for boot two roms at once in the genreal section. Follow that and you will have ICS. You should wait tho, as a new build will be up tonight for ics.
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Yup, it opens and shows the applications that I allow, does this mean that I'm rooted for sure? I'll definitely wait for the new ICS rom tonight, just want to make sure if I can boot into recovery. I tried using the "X" and power button but it just gives me the triangle with the "!" logo inside.
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I believe in the droid 3...you hold the Power + M for recovery. Not the X.

Root checker is an app that will tell you if you are rooted. You need to either install the droid 3 bootstrap or safestrap to get cwm recovery.
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ChristianPreachr said:
I believe in the droid 3...you hold the Power + M for recovery. Not the X.
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Its kind of either or.
You can hold Power + M, and use the volume keys to select recovery, or you can hold Power + X and it will go to recovery as well.
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Jay_8698 said:
Yup, it opens and shows the applications that I allow, does this mean that I'm rooted for sure? I'll definitely wait for the new ICS rom tonight, just want to make sure if I can boot into recovery. I tried using the "X" and power button but it just gives me the triangle with the "!" logo inside.
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It gave ya the right screen. But that takes you to the stock recovery. To install roms you will need Clockworkmod Recovery or Safestrap Recovery.
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Go with safestrap. Especially if you're new to this.
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Jay_8698 said:
Yup. I do, I have no idea where it came from though.
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Well for me from manager doesn't work.. the recovery it installs does not start from app... never tried other way . Uninstaled RM and installed only hashcode's safestrap so you don't need to start in recovery.: it will give you the option to open the cwm menu from boot by pressing menu button when prompted and if nothing done then start normally..
:in hashcode's blog are: instructions for flashing cm9 with safestrap
Good look
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Endoroid said:
Go with safestrap. Especially if you're new to this.
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Ditto
In hashcode blog are instructions for safestrap and cm9 installing
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