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?
Hello I need your help..
A friend asked me to flash his I-9000 because it don't boot anymore..
Its completly stock and he has no idea what Android version is installed, which baseband or kernel version he has :/
I don't want to completly brick his phone, so I'm a little bit carfully...
Thanks in advance.
RakOne said:
Hello I need your help..
A friend asked me to flash his I-9000 because it don't boot anymore..
Its completly stock and he has no idea what Android version is installed, which baseband or kernel version he has :/
I don't want to completly brick his phone, so I'm a little bit carfully...
Thanks in advance.
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This link should answer all your queries...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057161
AW: [Q] [Question] Phone only boot into the download/stock Modus
Thank you
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Thank you
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Hit :good: Thanks if I was of any help to you
How do I find out what bootloader i have? I want to install the PA ROM but first i have to new which bootloader am on.
Well, what ROM are you using right now?
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omedino said:
How do I find out what bootloader i have? I want to install the PA ROM but first i have to new which bootloader am on.
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When rebooting if you have a grey lg logo then the old boot loader.....if your logo is pink then it is the new boot loader
Careful....choose the ROM according to the boot loader....else you will have a soft brick
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SREEPRAJAY said:
When rebooting if you have a grey lg logo then the old boot loader.....if your logo is pink then it is the new boot loader
Careful....choose the ROM according to the boot loader....else you will have a soft brick
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The "LG" logo that appears for a while is GREY. so i suppose its the old bootloader?.
omedino said:
The "LG" logo that appears for a while is GREY. so i suppose its the old bootloader?.
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yes Sir....BTW if you are willing to test Jishnu Sur's Jelly Cream (for your bootloader) ported from new BL to Old BL, then let me know my friend
that ROM has so many goodies...look for the JellyCream in dev section
if you interested let me know
Have a look into that picture: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42395344&postcount=1316
Cheers Fidi
Hi,
How can i check if my phone's bootloader is unlocked or locked?
Thank you in advance!
jaryl said:
Hi,
How can i check if my phone's bootloader is unlocked or locked?
Thank you in advance!
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As long as you have v20x and below, it is unlocked. If you have v30 (ICS), you have a locked BL. Just flash v20 and it ll be unlocked
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hello guys ,
my xSP not booting after flashing boot.img even the sony logo isnt appearing
anyhelp
moe111 said:
hello guys ,
my xSP not booting after flashing boot.img even the sony logo isnt appearing
anyhelp
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You need to unlock your bootloader
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noahvt said:
You need to unlock your bootloader
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it is unlocked broo
If it's a XperianZe Rom, everything is okay. This rom has black boot logo. You should flash Rom first and alter flashing Rom flash boot.img.
Sorry for my english 'cos I'm form wild for You country - Poland