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Can anyone help me root?

I've been a heavy user of Android for a few years, and flashed several roms, mods and kernels on my LG P500 and my friend's phones. But this phone is a bit different from the other ones i've used, and my budget is a bit low, so i'm afraid of screwing up. What i need is to somebody to help me, with the requirements i need and the process of rooting this phone. Any help of someone who is already rooted would be appreciated. Regards, AnonymRocker.

Just unlock the bootloader and use this tool
http://www.batakang.com/ftp/RAZRi/RootUtility/RAZRi_Root_Windows.zip

Hi TheAnonymRocker
For this phone I tried several rooters but the one that worked was the TATAZEUS mentioned.
Install Drivers and simply execute Root.bat into the zip. Tested on 871.111.20003.XT890.Brasil.en.BR. But Works on 871.111.20003.XT890.Brasil.en.BR too.
To unlock this phone visit Motorola website to request unlock key. Lost Warranty but not the updates for phone.

I'm going to try this method once i get home. Thanks for your help!

Do i need the drivers to use the root tool? And if i screw up, can i possibly brick it?
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TheAnonymRocker III said:
Do i need the drivers to use the root tool? And if i screw up, can i possibly brick it?
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yep you need the drivers and you dont have to unlock the bootloader to gain root im rooted but havent unlocked my bootloader yet
im just waitng to see what the jellybean update will be like first

How did you root without unlocking the bootloader? And where can i get these drivers?
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TheAnonymRocker III said:
How did you root without unlocking the bootloader? And where can i get these drivers?
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You unlock the bootloader and root

I used the motofail2go method first time didn't work second time rooted you can get the drivers from the stickies on the general under motorla tools
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dog121 said:
I used the motofail2go method first time didn't work second time rooted you can get the drivers from the stickies on the general under motorla tools
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But the motofail2go doesn't work with the last upgrade either 81.5.31002-81.5.39001.Retail.en.GB or 81.5.31006-81.5.40002.Retail.en.EU, does it?

piskr said:
But the motofail2go doesn't work with the last upgrade either 81.5.31002-81.5.39001.Retail.en.GB or 81.5.31006-81.5.40002.Retail.en.EU, does it?
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I'm on system 81.5.31002.XT890 Orange. En.gb
And it works and my boot loader is still locked
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Tell me if I'm wrong but my boot loader is still locked and we have root access
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dog121 said:
Tell me if I'm wrong but my boot loader is still locked and we have root access
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Yes you've obviously got the root access but you've gained it from the previous version of ics. The last version wouldn't allow rooting without unlocked bootloader as it could be assumed from the experience of those who tried to root upgraded razri.

Ok, i got hone and tried to unlock the bootloader, but when i tried to enter the fastboot command, i got this:
"$" is not a valid command
Can anyone help me?
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TheAnonymRocker III said:
Ok, i got hone and tried to unlock the bootloader, but when i tried to enter the fastboot command, i got this:
"$" is not a valid command
Can anyone help me?
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After a few tries, i'm rooted!
Thanks, guys!

Hey Guys,
Whats the benefit of rooting?
If I root, can i install 81.5.31002-81.5.39001.Retail.en.GB over my current version 81.5.31002.xt890.orange.en.gb
Thanks

grampsharry said:
Hey Guys,
Whats the benefit of rooting?
If I root, can i install 81.5.31002-81.5.39001.Retail.en.GB over my current version 81.5.31002.xt890.orange.en.gb
Thanks
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Nope, rooting is necesary to give some apps elevated permissions. If you want to change your firmware, you must unlock the bootloader, and the use a tool like RSD Lite to flash a new firm over the actual one.

rooting china version mt788
tatazeuz said:
Nope, rooting is necesary to give some apps elevated permissions. If you want to change your firmware, you must unlock the bootloader, and the use a tool like RSD Lite to flash a new firm over the actual one.
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Hi guys, can anyone please advise how do i root this phone bought in china? it is called mt788 over here, do i need to change my firmware or do i just need to root it to gain access to Google Play?

[Q] a NOOB Question about the bootloader~~~~~~~~~

(im new to this forum so i cant post screenshots in my thread)

Unlocking bootloaders and S-Off are different. Unlocking the bootloader just gives you some access to the boot partition, whereas S-Off means you have access to ALL partitions. Unlocking the bootloader is the first step.
With it unlocked, it will say UNLOCKED, and if you lock it back, it will say RE-LOCKED. With proper S-Off, you can downgrade the HBOOT so it will say LOCKED for warranty purposes. S-Off is not yet available for this phone

ArmedandDangerous said:
Unlocking bootloaders and S-Off are different. Unlocking the bootloader just gives you some access to the boot partition, whereas S-Off means you have access to ALL partitions. Unlocking the bootloader is the first step.
With it unlocked, it will say UNLOCKED, and if you lock it back, it will say RE-LOCKED. With proper S-Off, you can downgrade the HBOOT so it will say LOCKED for warranty purposes. S-Off is not yet available for this phone
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THANKS for your direction pointing!
your reply solved most of mysteries about this subject in my head.now i had a general understanding of what these "terms" mean, just too many of them and causes me a headache...
ok, 1st step, i am doing this!:good::laugh:

Just be careful, check your phone for AL defects before unlocking your bootloader. Warranty is void when you do, unless you can prove whatever defect you send the phone in for is not a result of unlocking, and even then...

ArmedandDangerous said:
Just be careful, check your phone for AL defects before unlocking your bootloader. Warranty is void when you do, unless you can prove whatever defect you send the phone in for is not a result of unlocking, and even then...
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ok thanks.
but "AL" stands for?!?

rikki_sun said:
ok thanks.
but "AL" stands for?!?
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I meant to type ALL

ArmedandDangerous said:
I meant to type ALL
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Lolok. One more question, if root it will i be able to receive any official OTA updates from HTC? If I can't how do i upgrade firmware in the future if there is any available?
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rikki_sun said:
Lolok. One more question, if root it will i be able to receive any official OTA updates from HTC? If I can't how do i upgrade firmware in the future if there is any available?
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You will get the update but not be able to install it if you run a rooted stock rom. You won't be able to flash it unless you unroot and put the stock recovery on. This can be done with a ruu
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ste1164 said:
You will get the update but not be able to install it if you run a rooted stock rom. You won't be able to flash it unless you uproot and put the stock recovery on. This can be done with a ruu
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Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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rikki_sun said:
Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.

rikki_sun said:
Wow, "uproot" , "put stock recovery on"already sounded so complicated to me...
Any this topic related posts in the forum? I'll have a read later maybe.
Thanks for ur reply.
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you should look into downloading the all in one toolkit. it will walk you through everything you need to do

skinsfanbdh said:
you should look into downloading the all in one toolkit. it will walk you through everything you need to do
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Thx.that sounds a lot easier. Any links for that please.
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rikki_sun said:
Thx.that sounds a lot easier. Any links for that please.
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here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942

ste1164 said:
Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.
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Yeah i will read it. And u make perfect sense about waiting for the upcoming update. Wondering when it'll come out .coz I do prefer not to root it.
Thanks a lot.
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ste1164 said:
Read Mikes topic in Android development, I'd recommend reading about it before you touch any of this. Wait for the 4.2.2 update to see if it solves your problem, it should be out soon. If not then I'd say go and root.
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Mikes has 30,000+ posts..i can't find it about this specific topic.
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rikki_sun said:
Mikes has 30,000+ posts..i can't find it about this specific topic.
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Ill look for it in sec. But id definitely wait then root if it isnt fixed.

ste1164 said:
Ill look for it in sec. But id definitely wait then root if it isnt fixed.
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okok。thx
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EDITED: post deleted, it didn't make sense

Bonely said:
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What?
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rikki_sun said:
What?
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oh sorry i typed something out but then I realized that I was tired and it didn't make sense...

262-001 to eur-xxx

Hello. I am running v20a rooted. I want to get to eur-xxx. I have to downgrade to v10h or is there any other way??? I tried that once, but i got v20a 262-001 again... But i could have done something wrong...
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emplokeas said:
Hello. I am running v20a rooted. I want to get to eur-xxx. I have to downgrade to v10h or is there any other way??? I tried that once, but i got v20a 262-001 again... But i could have done something wrong...
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Try Flashing a Euro Open found here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/ with kdz flash tool.......and please stop making so many threads about each and every question. And if you must do it then post it Q & A section. Thanks.

Ok, i will try that out. Should i flash over the existing v20a, or downgrade first...??
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I do not think that you need to downgrade to 10H for that ....... If it does not work then you can downgrade to 10H but I am quite sure that it will work and you won't lose any data.
Good Luck.

You cant get eur xxx. Why would you want anyway?

Because on 262-001 i cannot unlock the bootloader, but on euro open rom i can..
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And btw, i do not care about losing my data... I want to unlock bootlader to install cyanogen...
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emplokeas said:
Because on 262-001 i cannot unlock the bootloader, but on euro open rom i can..
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You can unlock any bootloader irrespective of any Software version. Read More.

I have read that.... But i could not unlock it, no matter the way... Also i read that euro open is the easyest way to unlock bootlader... This is why i was thinking to change to euri open...
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froom my knowledge you cant change to euro xxx
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emplokeas said:
I have read that.... But i could not unlock it, no matter the way... Also i read that euro open is the easyest way to unlock bootlader... This is why i was thinking to change to euri open...
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Hi that was the same thing i tried doing so many times since on the same - P88020a-262-01 -
and just today after weeks of messing about i finally unlocked the bootloader and from everything
i had tried it happened so easy :victory:

just exactly the same...
lol i have unlocked the bootloader from my phone using an app that i found at the xda...that is nice.....i use mokee 42.2.....
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Hi that was the same thing i tried doing so many times since on the same - P88020a-262-01 -
and just today after weeks of messing about i finally unlocked the bootloader and from everything
i had tried it happened so easy :victory:
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emplokeas said:
lol i have unlocked the bootloader from my phone using an app that i found at the xda...that is nice.....i use mokee 42.2.....
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Nice based on what I'm using .. Ive just been trying out the CM nightlys with werewolf kernel an so far so good even tho batt has not lasted anywhere as long still very happy with it

_Twiz_ said:
Nice based on what I'm using .. Ive just been trying out the CM nightlys with werewolf kernel an so far so good even tho batt has not lasted anywhere as long still very happy with it
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Sorry to hijack the thread :good:
Did you manage to get your phone onto the EURO Firmware or you just unlocked your current firmware ?
To unlock the phone and install a custom ROM I take it that you must root the device first so :-
1) root
2) Unlock
3) cwm
4) custom rom
I am coming from a Galaxy S2 which I did not have to root just use ODIN so thats why I am asking because I want to go straight to custom CM10

I unlocked 262-001..... And
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grandmaster_b said:
To unlock the phone and install a custom ROM I take it that you must root the device first so :-
1) root
2) Unlock
3) cwm
4) custom rom
I am coming from a Galaxy S2 which I did not have to root just use ODIN so thats why I am asking because I want to go straight to custom CM10
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Correct that's how it looks like
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Like what I said hit " Thanks" Button.

sPEADy said:
Correct that's how it looks like
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Mine only changed after flashing CM10.1

Somebody pls help , how can i unlock 262-01 version ?

emplokeas said:
I unlocked 262-001..... And
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Hi!
How do you unlock it ? Pls help.

Need root

Hey guys so I just got my first and as it turns out the thread to get the root files is closed. I pmed the op but nothing. I was wondering if you guys know where I can get them or somebody can send them to me it would be a big help.! Thanks.!
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Nobody.!? Lol oh well :/
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Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).

blafree64 said:
Go to htc dev unlock install cwm or trwp than moonshine(if you want security off).
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Awesome man thank you ! So no need for the other method.?
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nope:victory:

blafree64 said:
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awesome alright im going to give this a go right now.! many thanks man..!!!!

blafree64 said:
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do i flash twrp after unlocked boot oader or moonshine.?

twrp

So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?

Shemlon said:
So I went to htcdev.com and tried to get the bootloader, but the first wasn't listed in the list of available phones. What am I missing?
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Choose "All Other Supported Models". You need an account to begin.

I have success. So far, I'm loving this phone.

[Q] Mb886 Flashing Recovery

I can not flash a recovery to my Motorola Atrix HD (Mb886). I have tried Clockwork Mod and TWRP but nothing works. Can someone please help by telling me how or what recovery to use.

nickachu22 said:
I can not flash a recovery to my Motorola Atrix HD (Mb886). I have tried Clockwork Mod and TWRP but nothing works. Can someone please help by telling me how or what recovery to use.
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Did you unlock bootloader?

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devilsking said:
Did you unlock bootloader?
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Yes

Fastboot? Windows? Error? Current Drivers?
nickachu22 said:
Yes
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You have not mentioned any specifics, such as Windows or Linux? Fastboot or moto-fastboot? Current device drivers? Does the flash fail? What does the error say? Screenshots would be good along with a description of steps you took. The best anyone can do at this point is direct you toward a relevent thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2421418

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You have not mentioned any specifics, such as Windows or Linux? Fastboot or moto-fastboot? Current device drivers? Does the flash fail? What does the error say? Screenshots would be good along with a description of steps you took. The best anyone can do at this point is direct you toward a relevent thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2421418
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I went to this thread and did what cyanfox said do but it still did not work. I have a desktop running windows 7 with the lastest drivers for my device. I can go and flash recoveries from any source but when it goes to boot into them all that shows up is am android man with an "X" above him.

nickachu22 said:
I went to this thread and did what cyanfox said do but it still did not work. I have a desktop running windows 7 with the lastest drivers for my device. I can go and flash recoveries from any source but when it goes to boot into them all that shows up is am android man with an "X" above him.
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You mentioned that you've unlocked your bootloader in an above post. I'm assuming you used Motopocolypse, or Myth Tools (which uses Motopocolypse) to do this?

TheJeremyWhite said:
You mentioned that you've unlocked your bootloader in an above post. I'm assuming you used Motopocolypse, or Myth Tools (which uses Motopocolypse) to do this?
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Yes I used motopocolypes. I also used motochopper to root my device.

Did you rename the stock recovery by adding .bak to the end of the file name?

audit13 said:
Did you rename the stock recovery by adding .bak to the end of the file name?
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What are you talking about? I don't understand.

nickachu22 said:
What are you talking about? I don't understand.
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Use root browser to go find the recovery script. Rename it from *.sh to *.bak
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palmbeach05 said:
Use root browser to go find the recovery script. Rename it from *.sh to *.bak
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Where is this script file in root browser?

nickachu22 said:
Where is this script file in root browser?
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Did you read post #1 in mythtools thread?
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palmbeach05 said:
Did you read post #1 in mythtools thread?
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I did not use mythtools?

nickachu22 said:
I did not use mythtools?
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Ok, well motoapocalypse is the tool to unlock the bootloader, and it is packaged into mythtools. Head over to that thread, its worth your time
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Mythtools Thread
@nickachu22 Here is the thread for Mythtools http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262726
Right at the top there is a line which reads - For the option of installing CWM: plz rename the /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to install-recovery.sh.bak before installing. Sr all users who got trouble with this. I forgot this step =.= Will add in next version.
And here is a differnt tool for flashing recoveries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50096694&postcount=1