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Working root for new SBFs using GingerBreak, reported working on other SKU sbfs
This is good news as it could possibly mean that we can use this method to root regardless of OTA updates as it would most probably take beyond 2.3+ to fix this exploit.
If anyone is down to test rooting method as per my guide or simply 1.1 Apk for other SKUs please let me know and we'll update the post to note that this can work
seven2099 said:
Working root for new SBFs using GingerBreak, reported working on other SKU sbfs
This is good news as it could possibly mean that we can use this method to root regardless of OTA updates as it would most probably take beyond 2.3+ to fix this exploit.
If anyone is down to test rooting method as per my guide or simply 1.1 Apk for other SKUs please let me know and we'll update the post to note that this can work
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See thread with title "Hmmmmm".
It worked for me. Maybe that thread needs to be renamed.
Working on trying it on 1.57 that was previously rooted on 1.26 and lost root on the update. Dang gingerbreak is slow though.
I know if people could not get sideloading working in the first place,
GB 1.0, as in just the exploit script works perfectly fine to allow you to enable that.
Not sure everyone knows how should they need it.
whats the point in all this? will we be able to get real roms and kernals now???
optimaljam said:
whats the point in all this? will we be able to get real roms and kernals now???
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Wow...
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Worked for me... Frozen and uncapped baby
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Appears to need an actual physical SD card installed for it to work.... im doing some scenerio testing before installing an SD card though.
leadguy68 said:
Appears to need an actual physical SD card installed for it to work.... im doing some scenerio testing before installing an SD card though.
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Verified. Does need a physical SD Card to work. Period. The internal storage is not enough.
optimaljam said:
whats the point in all this? will we be able to get real roms and kernals now???
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No.
This is a root exploit. With the patch that came out for our device that got rid of root we now have a new exploit of acquiring root.
The method currently works for 2.3 and below (not sure how low? I'm guessing all android versions..)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045296
FYI most discussion is going on here about this new exploit.
darkamikaze said:
No.
This is a root exploit. With the patch that came out for our device that got rid of root we now have a new exploit of acquiring root.
The method currently works for 2.3 and below (not sure how low? I'm guessing all android versions..)
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ok thanks never knew that.
Works on the new Telstra / Bell SBF u4.1.42
Only issue I found is that after root, you need to download superuser, and after superuser is installed, need to reboot again
After that, all good!
cheetah2k said:
Works on the new Telstra / Bell SBF u4.1.42
Only issue I found is that after root, you need to download superuser, and after superuser is installed, need to reboot again
After that, all good!
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Was that on a clean install of the sbf
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This is most definately not the case.
Using the APK v1.1 SU app is installed and reboot is done automatically..
The APK is the exact same thing as my script/guide.
[Q] Have Captivate with 2.1(factory),Want to update to 2.2(official release) & Root
Hi everyone,
I have a captivate running 2.1 as the factory default os. I want to update it to the official 2.2
And then ROOT it (and sim unlock)
I'd like to know from you guys how I could get this done. ty
infaas said:
Hi everyone,
I have a captivate running 2.1 as the factory default os. I want to update it to the official 2.2
And then ROOT it (and sim unlock)
I'd like to know from you guys how I could get this done. ty
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official update through Kies (program from samsung).
As for root, use superoneclick (SuperUser).
And I believe there's a market app that will give you the code for the unlock (can't remember what it's called).
infaas said:
Hi everyone,
I have a captivate running 2.1 as the factory default os. I want to update it to the official 2.2
And then ROOT it (and sim unlock)
I'd like to know from you guys how I could get this done. ty
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upgrade with kies. super one click to root after. unlock with galaxy s unlocker.
search before posting
studacris said:
upgrade with kies. super one click to root after. unlock with galaxy s unlocker.
search before posting
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Hey now, I replied 1st haha
Although, thx for the app name
SIM unlock it first with SUPERONECLICK...save yourself the hassle afterwards
Please take the time to do a search before posting as this could have easily been answered by doing so.
BWolf56 said:
official update through Kies (program from samsung).
As for root, use superoneclick (SuperUser).
And I believe there's a market app that will give you the code for the unlock (can't remember what it's called).
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So the way to go would be,
1.Update to (official) 2.2 using kies
2.Then Use the SuperOneClick v1.9.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 to ROOT the device
3.And finally find an app to perform the sim-unlock
Have I got it right ?
Thanks for all your comments, I should have searched a bit more before posting,, I appreciate all your replies
infaas said:
So the way to go would be,
1.Update to (official) 2.2 using kies
2.Then Use the SuperOneClick v1.9.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 to ROOT the device
3.And finally find an app to perform the sim-unlock
Have I got it right ?
Thanks for all your comments, I should have searched a bit more before posting,, I appreciate all your replies
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Indeed, that is right.
The whole process takes 10min tops
You can do the sim unlock at any point (as long as your rooted). Once you do it it's unlocked.
I did mine just to show off to my tmobile friend that I could use his sim. I've flashed a lot since then, on gingerbread right now actually, still unlocked.
Thank you BWolf56 ,studacris n Pirateghost for the support, I feel confident to go ahead with that method
Hi again, My captivate has:
Baseband Version - I897UCJH7
Build Number - ECLAIR.UCJH7
I am looking at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761751
If I follow as I stated above and first Update to 2.2 (official), Next Root it with Supr1Clik, and then Try to Unlock it (like in link above) could it give me any errors (at the unlock stage)?
I read that 2.2 limits certain unlock methods(like it changes certain directories), I'd like to know if this could affect me in the process? You know like screw me up at the last moment hehe
I tried https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clarkehackworth.SamsungGalaxySUnlock made by DaGentooBoy but it didn't work, it said no codes.
And now I am looking at Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Froyo https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clarkehackworth.SamsungGalaxySUnlockFroyo by DaGentooBoy
BTW I have not yet rooted or updated to official 2.2, still running 2.1 ECLAIR.UCJH7
Kindly refer to my previous post and help me find a solution. ty
infaas said:
I tried https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clarkehackworth.SamsungGalaxySUnlock made by DaGentooBoy but it didn't work, it said no codes.
And now I am looking at Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Froyo https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clarkehackworth.SamsungGalaxySUnlockFroyo by DaGentooBoy
BTW I have not yet rooted or updated to official 2.2, still running 2.1 ECLAIR.UCJH7
Kindly refer to my previous post and help me find a solution. ty
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SGS unlock (your 2nd option) works great.
you are wasting your time going through all those steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
while still on JH7, use SUPERONECLICK to both, root, and unlock
do NOT update to 2.2 before you unlock it
Pirateghost said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
while still on JH7, use SUPERONECLICK to both, root, and unlock
do NOT update to 2.2 before you unlock it
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Okay I will not update it to 2.2 before unlocking. But Did you mean use SUPERONECLICK to unlock it also ? I didn't know it could perform unlock, could it ? Please tell me
infaas said:
Okay I will not update it to 2.2 before unlocking. But Did you mean use SUPERONECLICK to unlock it also ? I didn't know it could perform unlock, could it ? Please tell me
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Yes, you can unlock it with superoneclick as well.
I really didn't know I could network unlock it with SuperOneClick,
But Even if it could perform the unlock I don't actually know how to, I don't see it mentioned in the page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
infaas said:
I really didn't know I could network unlock it with SuperOneClick,
But Even if it could perform the unlock I don't actually know how to, I don't see it mentioned in the page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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well....when you run it, you see that button that says Samsung Captivate? click it...
Pirateghost said:
well....when you run it, you see that button that says Samsung Captivate? click it...
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WOW, So which one first , ROOT or Network Unlock ?
infaas said:
WOW, So which one first , ROOT or Network Unlock ?
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You need to root 1st.
I stand corrected, thanks Pirate
I should give my ob to service but I don't know how to remove this root from phone? May someone tell me please?
i think u should remove superuser and gingerbreak
If you used Gingerbreak to root, just run it again and choose "unroot".
If you used SuperOneClick or BlackJack the best solution is to flash firmware via KDZU or emergency restore in LG Updater App. Hard Reset will not remove root, only flash.
Tested it yesterday.
edi1907 said:
I should give my ob to service but I don't know how to remove this root from phone? May someone tell me please?
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2 users has answered your question above.
My question is what happen to your phone, why should be serviced?
Hello,
I did a factory (provider endorsed) update to 2.3.4 v20i and I cannot seem to root the phone. I have read the noob article for optimus black and tried:
- gingerbreak
- unlockroot
- superoneclick
So basically, with the exploits being closed off in the recent versions, there is no simple way to root this version?
Regards,
Len
If you want to keep your current v20i then there is no already made root method but you can inject cwm using dd on linux . But if you just want to install a custom rom , here is a root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480392
. And search before you post
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
zyfkurmom said:
If you want to keep your current v20i then there is no already made root method but you can inject cwm using dd on linux . But if you just want to install a custom rom , here is a root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480392
. And search before you post
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
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Like the OP, I did the official LG update to 2.3.4 (v20i) and tried to use the method in the above link to root it and install a custom ROM. It didn't work because the Smartflash tool started the process and then stopped, saying 'Timeout error'. I searched the forums for a solution but no one else seemed to have the problem. I wasn't clear on why this was...maybe because they all rooted while on Froyo, or on a different V20 version.
Any help would be appreciated.
OK, I will reply to my own post as I ended up solving the problem
First, I am using a LG P970g on Canadian carrier Telus. It is known as the Optimus Black Skype Edition.
First, I downgraded my stock 2.3.4 ROM to a Froyo build (V10A EEU XXX) using SmartFlashTool. The ROM is in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
The previous .bin and .fls files I used were from a more recent ROM (March 2012) while the one in the above link is May 2011. Using this older one allowed me to downgrade using SFT without problems.
I then rooted using Gingerbreak, and used ROM Manager app from the app store to install CWM. Rebooted into CWM and installed the custom ROM I wanted from my SD Card.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but I did it. Very pleased.
Check my noob how to, there is a way, of how to root EVERY ROM in the 3rd post.
N00BY0815 said:
Check my noob how to, there is a way, of how to root EVERY ROM in the 3rd post.
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I have a question about that post. It seem to require that the firmware in the phone be dumped out in kdz format (which LG Extract is mentioned to work on). There was some mention in some posts that that could be done using LG-Utils. The only LG Utils I can find is LG-Utils-0.4.2.zip but it seems to be for KP500 (KP500-Utils-EN.exe) and KS360 (KS360-Utils-EN.exe). Is this the right LG Utils? If so which exe is to be used and what command and parameters needs to be entered to get the kdz file to be used with procedure you mentioned?
Thanks,
Len
Read the guide, there is even a link to that utility and you simply need to download your firmware in kdz format, from lg or any other server
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N00BY0815 said:
Read the guide, there is even a link to that utility and you simply need to download your firmware in kdz format, from lg or any other server
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA
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Yes, I read that post and the guide and that entire thread. The reason that I found your suggested method attractive was because you mentioned:
"To flash and actually root the SW, you need to follow THIS guide, from Step 2 on, and it will be perfectly rooted and you can be sure, that noone patched anything else in your software, cause you made it on your own."
The post and thread suggests to download the kdz file from lg-phone-firmware.com where the domain is registered to some guy named Vitiello Luigi
in France. I guess the stuff from this site is safe but it is less reassuring than getting it directly off my phone.
Len
I downloaded the kdz file for my firmware from lg-phone-firmware.com and was able to go through the process of getting a rooted version on the phone fine. The only brief head scratching moment was with the clock work mod reboot recovery menu system where when you invoke the commands which require confirmation (like installing superuser.zip) where the confirmation options show a bunch of 'No's and you have to scroll down to get to the one entry that says 'Yes'.
Len
No one's replying to my thread anymore and a post was deleted last week for some reason.. Anyway, I got my phone rooted too, same method, but had no network access, 3g or phone service, did you overcome that at all?
aniym said:
OK, I will reply to my own post as I ended up solving the problem
First, I am using a LG P970g on Canadian carrier Telus. It is known as the Optimus Black Skype Edition.
First, I downgraded my stock 2.3.4 ROM to a Froyo build (V10A EEU XXX) using SmartFlashTool. The ROM is in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
The previous .bin and .fls files I used were from a more recent ROM (March 2012) while the one in the above link is May 2011. Using this older one allowed me to downgrade using SFT without problems.
I then rooted using Gingerbreak, and used ROM Manager app from the app store to install CWM. Rebooted into CWM and installed the custom ROM I wanted from my SD Card.
Took me a long time to figure this out, but I did it. Very pleased.
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OptimusCrack said:
No one's replying to my thread anymore and a post was deleted last week for some reason.. Anyway, I got my phone rooted too, same method, but had no network access, 3g or phone service, did you overcome that at all?
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well I'm about to try rooting with some method or other. I too have the 20i telus ROM. I'm a tad perplexed. I've rooted many devices and for this one it seems rather convoluted. ...a bit daunting to say the least. In any event will try the suggested method in this thread and will report with results. This device is for the moment my main daiLy so if I lose network I'll be back to an old flip phone, and you don't need me to say how awful that would be... LOL
zyfkurmom said:
If you want to keep your current v20i then there is no already made root method but you can inject cwm using dd on linux . But if you just want to install a custom rom , here is a root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480392
. And search before you post
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
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I'm sorry, I don't understand. That is now a 21 page thread about a questionable method...?
Still looking for how to root my v20i. I'm very grateful to anyone that can point me to a straightforward solution. LOL.
igor45 said:
I'm sorry, I don't understand. That is now a 21 page thread about a questionable method...?
Still looking for how to root my v20i. I'm very grateful to anyone that can point me to a straightforward solution. LOL.
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use SMART FLASH TOOL..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
follow the instructions
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SamBG said:
use SMART FLASH TOOL..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448803
follow the instructions
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Thanks!. I used SFT on another LG, was easy as pie.
So, SFT will flash whatever you feed it to the device and wipe it (it's a nandroid)? BUT can flash ROMs only if they are in proper bin/fls format?
If so that makes sense. Little confused by all the options/non-options for rooting v20i/2.3.4, and I don't care to keep what version I have to get root. I just want to be able to use custom ROMs on my black.
Sorry for all the questions - I don't fully understand the LG roms/system yet.
igor45 said:
Thanks!. I used SFT on another LG, was easy as pie.
So, SFT will flash whatever you feed it to the device and wipe it (it's a nandroid)? BUT can flash ROMs only if they are in proper bin/fls format?
If so that makes sense. Little confused by all the options/non-options for rooting v20i/2.3.4, and I don't care to keep what version I have to get root. I just want to be able to use custom ROMs on my black.
Sorry for all the questions - I don't fully understand the LG roms/system yet.
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ya u need a proper bin/fls file...flash any patched stock lg rom..then u ll b able to go in cwm recovery and flash any zip files..
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hey guys, just wondering if there is a root method for the Motorola Droid 4 either OTA or other ways. sorry for noob question but ive tried to search for the answers else where.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207384
Check this out.
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Michael_DW said:
hey guys, just wondering if there is a root method for the Motorola Droid 4 either OTA or other ways. sorry for noob question but ive tried to search for the answers else where.
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Yep, the Droid Utility is a great tool for this phone.
If you're new to this, maybe a little explanation may be helpful..
the Droid Utility is a collection of scripts or tools you can run one after the other. For your purpose, rooting the Droid4, you only would use option 3 - and if you want to run a custom rom on this tool, also option 4. (Google "How to Safestrap" for more info on that)
1) and 2) are if you want to flash your phone back to stock.
So download the utility, extract it.
Make sure you have the drivers installed (if you can connect to your phone as a mass storage device you should be ok)
Click on the run.bat file, choose option 3 and follow the onscreen instructions.
Can droid utility unroot / flash back to stock after the latest update?
System 98.72.189.xt894
squabeggz said:
Can droid utility unroot / flash back to stock after the latest update?
System 98.72.189.xt894
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??? What are you trying to get back to? droid utility can flash any firmware file you want - or use RSD lite to flash stock firmware..
But where are you and what are you trying to accomplish and why?
Sorry, I'm a bit of a noob. I was rooted, took the latest OTA, restored root with voodoo. Now I just want to unroot and wipe it. Current
System 98.72.189.xt894 , Android 4.1.2, no custom Rom.
So I guess if I use option #1(I think) on droid utility, that should do what I need? Or is there something else I need to do as well since I took the recent ota?
squabeggz said:
Sorry, I'm a bit of a noob. I was rooted, took the latest OTA, restored root with voodoo. Now I just want to unroot and wipe it. Current
System 98.72.189.xt894 , Android 4.1.2, no custom Rom.
So I guess if I use option #1(I think) on droid utility, that should do what I need? Or is there something else I need to do as well since I took the recent ota?
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No- just choose option #1. The last OTA doesn't make a difference one way or the other...
well, my problem is that the latest update (97.82.189) would fail, so i unrooted with supersu, flashed stock with droid4 utility then installed the update without fail, now i cannot re-root the phone, ive follow all instructions of clearing smartactions cache and data before attempting, phone is in debug and ive tried on both mtp and camera usb modes several times with no luck, script seems to run through as it should but root never takes, im thinking i should have never used supersu to unroot and should have just flashed stock and tried the update, would really suck if i cannot get root back