[Q] Rooting Help - Motorola Droid 4

Hey I know this makes me sound like a real newbie but its not my first time rooting an android phone. I've previously owned a rooted Droid Charge and Droid Bionic. I'm currently running 4.0.4 on my Droid 4 and want to install Safestrap to then install AOPK JB 4.1.2. I'm using Mac OS X (and just installed Linux on Parallel's Desktop). Can anyone maybe guide me in the right direction for rooting and then installing Safestrap 2.11?

i can walk you through how to do it with mac osx

wheeliest said:
i can walk you through how to do it with mac osx
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that would be awesome! please do

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[Q] [Droid] Root D1 2.2.1 FRG83D

any1 have any luck rooting their D1 running the new FRG83D OTA from Motorola?
Z4root and super one click havent worked for me..
thanks for your time...
EDIT: i cant post the link here put there is a page on droid-life.com titled "root droid 1- regardless of os version" the instructions there worked for me.
Did you get the ota link when you updated?
(Logcat)
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is there a version of this that we can apply without loosing root?
just want a stock version w/ root
I am at android version 2.2 build FRG22D rooted
and just want to get the FRG83D update
similar to what Pete does
http://www.peteralfonso.com/p/downloads.html
after looking at the update list I would only be interested in the new twitter app, new gmail app, and news/weather widget. It seems it might just be easier to find these apk's individually and install on FRG22D rather than deal with the upgrade.
Unless there's something else worthwhile in the upgrade that I'm missing...
I didn't notice anything different after upgrading.
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ironick7 said:
I didn't notice anything different after upgrading.
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Are you rooted?
this is what I was looking for:
linking here for others
hXXp://www.droidforums.net/forum/metickone/104030-rooted-stock-odexed-deodexed-frg83d.html
Honestly...I still do it the old fashioned way, and it hasn't served me wrong.
Good old RSD Lite lol.
RSDLite still works.
I know that for the X, z4 still works too. I'd imagine it does the D1 too.
Nope, z4root doesn't work anymore on D1
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taspankya said:
is there a version of this that we can apply without loosing root?
just want a stock version w/ root
I am at android version 2.2 build FRG22D rooted
and just want to get the FRG83D update
similar to what Pete does
http://www.peteralfonso.com/p/downloads.html
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i i just used peter's FRG83D deodexed update and it worked! i'm now on 2.2.1 and still rooted
I was able to do it yesterday with SuperOneClick v1.5.5
droid330 said:
i i just used peter's FRG83D deodexed update and it worked! i'm now on 2.2.1 and still rooted
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Did you use the small FRG83D-from-FRG22D file (under the OTA section) or the full FRG83 DeOdexed?
Or is that smaller file just what Verizon sent out?
I successfully rooted my Droid1 using SuperOneClick tonight.Downloaded it from XDA tonight.It reverts back to frg83.I am a complete dummy but the instructions were simple.
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ok, not knowing what was added in Peter's build, I used a rooted stock build posted by metiCkOne (link below) that included busybox and superuser.
I didn't even wipe data, updated on my rooted FRG22D with SPRecovery.
After that I just re-installed my preferred kernel update to get a higher overclock setting.
(see droidforums . net)
/forum/metickone/104030-rooted-stock-odexed-deodexed-frg83d.html
jerry62 said:
Did you use the small FRG83D-from-FRG22D file (under the OTA section) or the full FRG83 DeOdexed?
Or is that smaller file just what Verizon sent out?
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hi,i used the latest download from peteralfonso.com website -its for stock roms -a star is beside it to let you know its the latest version....just click on deodexed(i used this version*)-it will download to rom manager-flash using clockwork mod recovery-this worked for me -i was rooted on 2.2 before i flashed this and didn't lose root afterwards....hope i answered your question,i'm still new at using android os(coming from apple os)
ps:use your xda app on your android phone-much easier to apply downloads
To everybody trying to root just factory reset and then use a one click rooting method
No ever since i got froyo second update FRF22 i never being able to get 1 click root solution.
ironick7 said:
any1 have any luck rooting their D1 running the new FRG83D OTA from Motorola?
Z4root and super one click havent worked for me..
thanks for your time...
EDIT: i cant post the link here put there is a page on droid-life.com titled "root droid 1- regardless of os version" the instructions there worked for me.
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Not only does z4 not work on the new OTA 2.2.1, downloading apk files does not work for me as well. Anyone else have major issues with the 2.2.1?
superone on D1 2.2.1
followed the instructions: downloaded and opened on windows, hit run root, 10" later I was on the net on my ipad, laptop, and wii. awesome>

[Q] Gingerbread 2.3.4 on SCH-I800 (Verizon)?

I did a search and was unable to find information on flashing stock Gingerbread 2.3.4 for the Verizon Galaxy Tab 7 (SCH-I800). Is this possible, and with root?
I would love to get a more stable build onto this machine. It crashes alot. also something more responsive would be great too Now that its out for the Sprint Vs. Does that mean its possible to get it on ours?
There hasn't been an official release of Gingerbread for the Samsung Galaxy Tab SCI-I800 (Verizon model). I'm getting very, very impatient and annoyed by it too, especially not that the Sprint model (VERY similar to ours) has already gotten that upgrade and we're still waiting without any details about when to expect it to come to us. VERY annoyed.
Flash the Sprint version that's rooted on here.
Hell, how can one root first?
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
etschuetz said:
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
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Just rerooted mine (my original z4root stopped working after the last update) and after combing through who knows how many posts and methods, I got it to work with version 1.7 of superoneclick. For some reason 1.9 would get stuck in the middle, but 1.7 had no problem. Good luck.
Can we really just flash the Sprint version? That won't break anything?
Thanks!
It will not connect to 3G but it works fine on wifi. I have been running it for 3 weeks.
Awesome... I don't use 3G anyhow. Thanks a bunch!
I got my tab finally rooted. Now need to have fun!
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There's also a leaked VZW stock rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section...
That stock vzw rom... Is it stable?
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Why would a stock rom not be stable? Besides the thread is several pages long with folks posting their experiences, me included.
It is very stable, with all the bloat and everything. Suggest BTL Confidence & Paranoia v01 if you dont want any of the bloat. Stable with some minor bugs.
yes the BTL confidence and paranoia is a great rom, I have the sch-i800 verizon model too.
looks like i missed the boat on that one.
etschuetz said:
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
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Use SuperOneClick.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
Super no click for GB
Unfortunatly I have tried super 1 click 2.3.3 (with debug on and sd card out) and it dosen't work on the I800 2.3.5
I am going to try cubed 3.
all this just so i can use a six axis controller....
etschuetz said:
I got my tab finally rooted. Now need to have fun!
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HOW!!!!!!?????????

[Q] Rooting Original Droid 2.2.4 FRK76

I've looked around and i cant find any answers. All help is appreciated.
Thanks
I'm in the same boat. Can somebody brilliant help us out?
Have you guys tried superoneclick? It worked on the last update and I'm pretty sure motorola only added 2 minor changes to this update
I've tried it many times with no success but I got it to work with an older version. Now I need to find a good rom lol.
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I was having issues with root not working properly with newer versions of Superoneclick last night and got around it by using Superoneclick 1.7 which has the rageagainstthecage method (removed after version 1.7).
Anyone know any good roms for 2.2.3?
creed45 said:
Anyone know any good roms for 2.2.3?
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Since 2.2.3 is an antiquated version of Android, there are no ROMs based on it. All Droid developers have put their efforts into maintaining Gingerbread (2.3.x) on the phone.
Ok but does anyone why my phone is showing the triangle and exclamation point tin g when I try to reboot into cwmz?
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I just sucessfully rooted my wife's original Verizon Moto Droid using superoneclick. It came from the one click thread found here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
The key was to go go the bottom of the page and download the 2.2 version and not the 2.3
Hope this helps
I just got a droid a couple days ago and had this problem. What i did to fix it was used rsdlite to downgrade using the .sbf file for android version 2.2.2. Once at stock android 2.2.2 i rooted(search for tutorials its pretty easy). Once your rooted download rom manager. If you go into rom manager, flask clockworkmod recovery, then browse the downloable roms on rom manager you can find Peter Alfonso's roms. He has a rooted stock 2.2.3 rom. It is a long process but it works for me after not being able to find a way to root 2.2.3. Hope this long explanation helps.
creed45 said:
Ok but does anyone why my phone is showing the triangle and exclamation point tin g when I try to reboot into cwmz?
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You need to rename a file on your /system partition that overwrites clockwork.
http://androidforums.com/droid-all-...k-custom-recovery-wont-stick.html#post1448841
You will need to remount /system as read-write to do this.
Can you provide more detail? Where did you find the 2.2.2 .sbf file?
joey.gunnarson said:
I just got a droid a couple days ago and had this problem. What i did to fix it was used rsdlite to downgrade using the .sbf file for android version 2.2.2. Once at stock android 2.2.2 i rooted(search for tutorials its pretty easy). Once your rooted download rom manager. If you go into rom manager, flask clockworkmod recovery, then browse the downloable roms on rom manager you can find Peter Alfonso's roms. He has a rooted stock 2.2.3 rom. It is a long process but it works for me after not being able to find a way to root 2.2.3. Hope this long explanation helps.
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Where did you find the 2.2.2 .sbf file? I can't find it anywhere... Are there any other steps? or simply push the 2.2.2 file to phone from rsdlite? Thanks in advance...
I figured it out. I'm running rooted 2.2.1 with a custom rom.
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jaymode said:
I was having issues with root not working properly with newer versions of Superoneclick last night and got around it by using Superoneclick 1.7 which has the rageagainstthecage method (removed after version 1.7).
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I tried looking for Superoneclick 1.7 and couldn't find it could you possibly give me a link?
What are you trying to do eagle?
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You need to rename a file on your /system partition that overwrites clockwork.
http://androidforums.com/droid-all-...k-custom-recovery-wont-stick.html#post1448841
You will need to remount /system as read-write to do this.
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Hey Jaymode, can you source that file for me? The link within the tread you referenced is dead. Thanks in advance.
-Mikey
here you guys go:
http://modmymobile.com/forums/491-r...v1-9-5-root-unroot-enable-non-market-app.html
There is a link to 1.7 in the first post.

Getting mint i9000, stock want to root/use voodoo sound

Hi folks.
A friend gave me her i9000 and its in mint condition, currently running stock android, not even sure what version yet as i'm getting it tomorrow. I want to root and possibly install something like slimbean and use voodoo sound. I have a Galaxy Nexus and i've used a toolkit to root my nexus and use Goo manager & teamwin touch recover for my nexus. Can i use simillar tools for the i9000?
Cheers,
Mick
micks_address said:
. Can i use simillar tools for the i9000?
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[Q] Android 4.0+ for Nexus One using a Mac?

Hi I am wondering what is the most stable Android 4.2+ build for Nexus One?
Using a Mac only, I have downloaded MountSD and CM10.2 for 3.2, but how to execute them on a Mac?
There seems to be no instructions for a Mac user.
Please shred some light, thanks.
bakubaku said:
Hi I am wondering what is the most stable Android 4.2+ build for Nexus One?
Using a Mac only, I have downloaded MountSD and CM10.2 for 3.2, but how to execute them on a Mac?
There seems to be no instructions for a Mac user.
Please shred some light, thanks.
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This is question should be posted in the Q&A section of Nexus One.
Any how, I will try to help.
You do not have to run anything from your mac. Just place the ROM zip in the SD card, boot into the recovery and install the zip.
Do the same for Mounts2SD, if you have the recovery flashable zip for it.

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