[Q] Cannot get root on Xperia Z1 - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been trying this for most of the day, having read everything here about doing it, and even watching the video.
Unfortunately, I let the phone update to 14.1.G.2.257, but I found the instructions on how to flash back to the previous 1.534. The flashing worked perfectly.
I am trying to use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v32 having read how to and watched the tutorial. USB debugging is enabled, as is Unknown Sources, and the 'adb devices' command in the stuff folder of the aforementioned program lists the phone.
However, it does not seem to work. I get the following output:
Code:
C:\xpe>runme
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (20.11.2013) v32 =
======================================================================
Device type:
0) Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.534 Root by cubeundcube
1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
2) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
3) Old
4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 0
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
Copy needed files ...
error: protocol fault (no status)
2881 KB/s (2242263 bytes in 0.760s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
error: protocol fault (no status)
133 KB/s (1230 bytes in 0.009s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/busybox: No such file or directory
Running Exploit
error: protocol fault (no status)
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/getroot, No such file or directory
error: protocol fault (no status)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Rebooting now, after reboot all should be done!
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
The phone reboots, but there is no SuperUser app. I have re-run the program many times, reflashed the stock firmware again to make sure, and banged my head against my desktop several times to no avail.
Please help...
Rick.

Have you enabled usb debugging
have you allowed unkoown sources
Have you installed drivers
please send a screen shot of your about phone in the settings

gregbradley said:
Have you enabled usb debugging
have you allowed unkoown sources
Have you installed drivers
please send a screen shot of your about phone in the settings
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Yes thanks, USB debugging and unknown sources are enabled. Is this the screenshot you need to see?
**Edit**
I got it to work!
I just pulled out my laptop which had a clean install of Windows 7 as of a few days ago, installed the above stuff (plus ADB drivers from pdanet) on that, and it worked.
Why it didn't work on my main PC I have no idea, but it is probably an issue with some driver somewhere messing things up. I did try reinstalling all of them, but to no avail.
Anyway, got it now. Thanks!

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[Q] Root problem

Hi all, i was update my droid 3 up to .906. Now i want root my device (never root before), can i use old method like one_click_root?
do a search for motofail. That is the only known method that works for the .906 update.
Failing to Root
I too am attempting to root my Droid 3 for the first time. I tried both motofail from Dan Rosenberg and MotorolaOneClickRoot from Pete Souza. Below is a screen capture of my attempt.
Phone specifics:
Motorola Droid 3 on Verizon Android version 2.3.4 System version 5.7.906.XT862
[*]
[*] Motofail: Universal Motorola Android Root Exploit (Windows version)
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Tested on Droid 3, Droid Bionic, Droid RAZR, and Droid 4
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure USB debugging is enabled, that you
[*] have the latest Motorola drivers installed, and that your phone
[*] is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your phone...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Deploying payload...
cannot stat 'motofail': No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/motofail: No such file or directory
[*] Owning phone...
/data/local/motofail: not found
[*] Rebooting device...
[*] Waiting for phone to reboot.
[*] Attemping persistence...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
[*] Cleaning up...
/data/local/motofail: not found
rm failed for /data/local/motofail, No such file or directory
[*] Rebooting...
"[*] Exploit complete!"
"[*] Press any key to exit."
Press any key to continue . . .
Thanks in advance,
Bonsai144
Make sure that USB Debugging is selected (under menu->Applications->Development), and also make sure that you select Charge Only mode when you connect to your computer via USB.
For good measure, turn on "Never sleep while charging" or something along those lines. It should be near where you turn of USB Debugging.
linuxgator said:
Make sure that USB Debugging is selected (under menu->Applications->Development), and also make sure that you select Charge Only mode when you connect to your computer via USB.
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LFerryT said:
Hi all, i was update my droid 3 up to .906. Now i want root my device (never root before), can i use old method like one_click_root?
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you can find the sbf,motofail and .906 update all in my thread...link in my sig
You may also be missing drivers for it...
You can download the Moto Device Manager here
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
and this should be able to install the latest, proper drivers. These may not be needed, but it's just one more step in troubleshooting.

Bin4ry v25 Issue

Hello All,
Used the root script from Bin4ry, all went well... except at the end where it informs you "If all goes well, I'll tell you, if not this will run forever" (or words to that effect), well... it ran for a considerable time, so I disconnected everything and messed around with the phone, terminal emulator informed me that I did indeed have root access (PID: 0) I was able to access sbin etc... great I thought, but why didn't SuperUser show a dialogue requesting root access... I assumed maybe a busybox problem so I downloaded that and installed it, it all worked well... still no root dialogue, just to make 100% sure I checked with RootChecker and it confirmed I have root. So I rebooted the phone, now there is no root access and I can't seem to get Bin4ry's script to work again, I'm assuming there are maybe remnant files causing an error of some sort?
Anyway, I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this and maybe provide me with a solution to rooting the thing?!
Info:
Device: Sony Xperia T - LT30P
OS: 4.1.2
Bootloader: Locked (Not unlockable)
Latest from Bin4ry's script:
Code:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (28.03.2013) v25 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 3
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
Going to copy over some files ...
31 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.013s)
9 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.017s)
3 KB/s (57 bytes in 0.018s)
Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!
after that press anykey here in the console
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Press any key to continue . . .
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
Sv: Bin4ry v25 Issue
I use version 21, anyway this should be in the question section not general.
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium
v22 and later Bin4ry versions fail on Xperia T JB at the busybox installer, so use v21 instead. If you can't find it, I can upload it to somewhere, please pm.
I think just go to your phone, this line tells you what to do next
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
In your phone, the service menu is displayed, go to "service tests" > "display"
then just touch the screen,the color will change and the rooting process will proceed..
norti said:
v22 and later Bin4ry versions fail on Xperia T JB at the busybox installer, so use v21 instead. If you can't find it, I can upload it to somewhere, please pm.
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Downloaded v21, it still stops here:
Code:
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
It flashes up "Restore started", then a couple of seconds later "Restore ended", I'm guessing it doesn't stay in the restore process long enough, any ideas?
Cancel that, reset phone to factory, uninstalled/re-installed Companion, root now works...
Hardware: LT30p
Droid: 4.1.2
Build: 9.1.A.0.489
Bin4ry version: v21
Code:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (11.03.2013) v21 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 3
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Going to copy over some files ...
3 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.108s)
11 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.014s)
Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!
after that press anykey here in the console
Press any key to continue . . .
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
ÅêùØÆå /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
Ok nice ...
570 KB/s (1096224 bytes in 1.875s)
Stopping RIC
2 KB/s (38 bytes in 0.015s)
15 KB/s (1022 bytes in 0.062s)
3 KB/s (151 bytes in 0.046s)
Pushing su ...
699 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.531s)
Running next steps
intall /system/xbin/busybox ...
2141+1 records in
2141+1 records out
1096224 bytes transferred in 0.048 secs (22838000 bytes/sec)
intall /system/bin/su ...
743+1 records in
743+1 records out
380532 bytes transferred in 0.015 secs (25368800 bytes/sec)
intall /system/etc/install-recovery.sh ...
0+1 records in
0+1 records out
38 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (38000 bytes/sec)
599 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 2.390s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Success
Running final step
Cleaning up
Ok rebooting lets hope it worked!
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
MaxMouseDLL said:
Downloaded v21, it still stops here:
Code:
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
It flashes up "Restore started", then a couple of seconds later "Restore ended", I'm guessing it doesn't stay in the restore process long enough, any ideas?
Cancel that, reset phone to factory, uninstalled/re-installed Companion, root now works...
Hardware: LT30p
Droid: 4.1.2
Build: 9..A.0.489
Bin4ry version: v21
Code:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (11.03.2013) v21 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 3
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Going to copy over some files ...
3 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.108s)
11 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.014s)
Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!
after that press anykey here in the console
Press any key to continue . . .
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
ÅêùØÆå /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
Ok nice ...
570 KB/s (1096224 bytes in 1.875s)
Stopping RIC
2 KB/s (38 bytes in 0.015s)
15 KB/s (1022 bytes in 0.062s)
3 KB/s (151 bytes in 0.046s)
Pushing su ...
699 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.531s)
Running next steps
intall /system/xbin/busybox ...
2141+1 records in
2141+1 records out
1096224 bytes transferred in 0.048 secs (22838000 bytes/sec)
intall /system/bin/su ...
743+1 records in
743+1 records out
380532 bytes transferred in 0.015 secs (25368800 bytes/sec)
intall /system/etc/install-recovery.sh ...
0+1 records in
0+1 records out
38 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (38000 bytes/sec)
599 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 2.390s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Success
Running final step
Cleaning up
Ok rebooting lets hope it worked!
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
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totaly worked with xperia TX <3 thanks
Use doom Lord version
Sent from my LT29i using Tapatalk 2
wednesday13 said:
Use doom Lord version
Sent from my LT29i using Tapatalk 2
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Why? Binary v21 works very nicely with xperia T... Interestingly, v25 seems to temporarily root it, then on reboot a factory reset is required before v21 will work. Strange.
v21
Tinup93 said:
totaly worked with xperia TX <3 thanks
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u rooted xperia tx with v21 sir?? with the method just pressing 3??
I'm also stuck at the "/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ... "step
I touched the screen and the color changes, but other than that there's nothing going on... it's been more than 10 minutes now.
pentaquine said:
I'm also stuck at the "/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ... "step
I touched the screen and the color changes, but other than that there's nothing going on... it's been more than 10 minutes now.
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It would have done it by now, if it hasn't done it's job in 2 minutes, it's not going to... I know it's painful, but.. restore your phone back to factory, uninstall/reinstall the Sony app from your computer and try again, it took me a fair bit of messing around, and ultimately when I got to where you were that's what did the trick.
You're also getting a "Restore started" then straight away "Restore finished" dialogue right? ... that's exactly where I was.
How this works is, the backup restore process is started and data is mounted as r/w the superuser app and busybox are put there during this time (all ninja like), but it seems it can/does fail, I'm sure someone cleverer than us can shed light as to why, but until then... start with a clean slate both on the Xperia and your computer (... a complex version of "Turn it off and turn it back on again")
I once read somewhere you have to keep tapping it every 3 or 4 second.
That's whati always do and it worked for me. I always use v21 though (just because I have it )
Sent from my phone using XDA Premium
MaxMouseDLL said:
It would have done it by now, if it hasn't done it's job in 2 minutes, it's not going to... I know it's painful, but.. restore your phone back to factory, uninstall/reinstall the Sony app from your computer and try again, it took me a fair bit of messing around, and ultimately when I got to where you were that's what did the trick.
You're also getting a "Restore started" then straight away "Restore finished" dialogue right? ... that's exactly where I was.
How this works is, the backup restore process is started and data is mounted as r/w the superuser app and busybox are put there during this time (all ninja like), but it seems it can/does fail, I'm sure someone cleverer than us can shed light as to why, but until then... start with a clean slate both on the Xperia and your computer (... a complex version of "Turn it off and turn it back on again")
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Fortunately I didn't have to go through all this. I went through the simple version of "turn it off and on again", and it worked. I simply disconnected my phone, rebooted it, restarted the process (twice), and it just magically worked on the third time.
Try v26 option 3. It worked fine for me. I have the Bond branded phone with locked bootloader.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
v28 with method 3 works also without any problem on Xperia T JB 9.1.A.1.140, finally
I'm. Having Xperia T ICS firmware-.195 . I want to root plz help me which version Of Bin4ry Is working.... (Boot loader not unlocked...) . Thanks in advance plz reply
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
Pradeep3072 said:
I'm. Having Xperia T ICS firmware-.195 . I want to root plz help me which version Of Bin4ry Is working.... (Boot loader not unlocked...) . Thanks in advance plz reply
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I used v11 when I rooted 195, there was a great guide here to root 195 with no problems at all.
I am still searching for v21 for JB, I might have to PM someone for a link...
Thanks u 4 ur reply , can u plz give the link for Bin4ry v11......... It will be very helpful for me...
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

[Q] Cannot get root on Xperia Z1

I've been trying this for most of the day, having read everything here about doing it, and even watching the video.
Unfortunately, I let the phone update to 14.1.G.2.257, but I found the instructions on how to flash back to the previous 1.534. The flashing worked perfectly.
I am trying to use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v32 having read how to and watched the tutorial. USB debugging is enabled, as is Unknown Sources, and the 'adb devices' command in the stuff folder of the afformentioned program lists the phone.
However, it does not seem to work. I get the following output:
Code:
C:\xpe>runme
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (20.11.2013) v32 =
======================================================================
Device type:
0) Xperia Z1 14.1.G.1.534 Root by cubeundcube
1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
2) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
3) Old
4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 0
Please connect your device with enabled USB-Debugging ...
Copy needed files ...
error: protocol fault (no status)
2881 KB/s (2242263 bytes in 0.760s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
error: protocol fault (no status)
133 KB/s (1230 bytes in 0.009s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/busybox: No such file or directory
Running Exploit
error: protocol fault (no status)
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/getroot, No such file or directory
error: protocol fault (no status)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Rebooting now, after reboot all should be done!
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
The phone reboots, but there is no SuperUser app. I have re-run the program many times, reflashed the stock firmware again to make sure, and banged my head against my desktop several times to no avail.
Please help...
Rick.
Here is the Z1 Forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1
gripfly said:
Here is the Z1 Forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1
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Oops, thanks! I did look for one, but obviously not well enough.

[how to]lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev(s-off required)

READ THIIS!
*this thread is for desire 510. it will NOT work on m7,or any older device. please check the general forum for your particular device for a similar thread.
this thread will let you unlock your bootloader without htcdev,or let you change your hboot watermark from relocked or unlocked back to stock.
advantages
-no hassle with htcdev,tokens,or unlock codes
-no submitting your phones personal info to htc
-the ability to get back to 100% stock without any visual traces or records of having been s off or unlocking your bootloader.
*you must be s off.
*you must have superuser installed
read this:
this will not work if your s on. its not a way to magically unlock
the usual disclaimers:
use this info at your own risk. if it melts your phone into a little pile of plastic goo,its not my fault.
credits
-beaups for schooling me on echo comand protocol
-strace for originally discovering the location of the lock status flag(check out this thread for more info)
*i have tested this on my gsm cricket desire 510 variant(a11_ul). let me know if you try it on a different variant,or if youd like to dump partitions and have me take a look
IF you are an advanced user with adb/fastboot set up and some basic knowlede of the cmd window,you can skip to #2
1)set up adb(windows 7 and older)
-download this file
-install drivers: if you have htc sync installed,you should allready have drivers. if not,you can install htc sync,or install these modified htc drivers from revolutionary (driver mirror)
-unzip your miniadb_v1031.zip file. this is native funtionality in windows 7. you otherwise may need a utility such as "7-zip" to extract,or unzip it. place the unzipped folder onto the root of your C drive on your PC. root means the top level,not inside any folders. so just copy and paste,or drag and drop the folder onto C with everything else that is there. you may want to rename it to "miniadb_m7" since youll be putting some device specific files in here.
-open a command window. on windows 7,click the start bubble in the lower left and type "command" in the search box. xp i believe is similar or the same. doing this should open a small black command window.
-change to your miniadb_m7 directory. type the following at the prompt in your cmd window:
cd c:\miniadb_m7
your command promt should change to "c:miniadb_m7>" provided you: 1)unzipped the miniadb_v1031 zip file,and 2)put the folder on your c drive,and 3)entered the name of the folder correctly ("miniadb_m7" in this case)
-now make sure usb debugging is checked in developer options(you will need to turn it on first),and plug your phone into your PC with a usb cable
-make sure your phone is being recognized- type:
adb devices
if your drivers are installed correctly,this should return your phones serial number. you should hear the "found device" noises when you plug your phone in. if it starts installing drivers,wait for it to finish before typing the adb devices command.
if you get your serial number back,then enter this command:
adb reboot bootloader
this should take your phone to the "fastboot" screen,wich is white with colored letters. this is one mode of your bootloaders interactive modes. at the top youll see fastboot devices as confirmation youre in fastboot.
now enter:
fastboot devices
again,this should return your phones serial number. you should hear the "found device" noises when you plug your phone in. if it starts installing drivers,wait for it to finish before typing the adb devices command.
if you get your serial number back,you can enter the following to boot back to the phones OS:
fastboot reboot
and now,youve installed adb/fastboot and tested youre phones drivers. if at either spot,you have trouble and dont get your serial number back,there is some sort of connection issue. use these steps to troubleshoot:
troubleshooting connectivity issues:
-try a reboot of the PC
-try different usb cables and ports
-dont use a usb hub
-dont use usb 3.0
-make sure nothing capable of comunicating with the phone is enabled and running. htc sync,pdanet,easy tether,and even itunes have all been known to cause issues.
-windows 8 has been known to have issues. try a windows 7 or older machine
failing the above,
-i use these drivers for fastboot and adb(donwload and run as admin): http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe (mirror)
failing that,try manually updating the drivers in the following manner:
-put the phone in fastboot mode(select fastboot from the hboot menu)
-open device manager on the PC
-plug in phone,watch for it to pop up in device manager.
-update drivers with device manager,pointing the wizard to the extracted
driver download folder from above
note that you can check the connectivity of the phone,and make sure drivers are working by in the following manner:
-open cmd window. change to directory containing adb/fastboot utilities
-adb with the phone in the booted OS,usb debug enabled,enter:
adb devices in a cmd window
-fastboot with phone in fastboot,enter:
fastboot devices in cmd window
in either case,a properly connected phone with working drivers installed should report back the phones serial number.
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this process,in your cmd window,should look something like this:
Code:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Scott>[COLOR="red"]cd c:\miniadb_m7[/COLOR]
c:\miniadb_m7>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
FAxxxxxxxxxx device
c:\miniadb_m7>[COLOR="red"]adb reboot bootloader[/COLOR]
c:\miniadb_m7>[COLOR="red"]fastboot devices[/COLOR]
FAxxxxxxxxxx fastboot
c:\miniadb_m7>[COLOR="red"]fastboot reboot[/COLOR]
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.037s
c:\miniadb_m7>
2)reset your "lock status flag"
to LOCK your bootloader,enter the following:
adb devices
adb shell
su (if needed to get a # prompt)
echo -ne '\x00\x00\x00\x00' | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 bs=1 seek=33796
(i would very strongly recomend you copy/paste this)
exit
(exit a second time if you need to to get back to a normal > prompt)
adb reboot bootloader
verify you are now locked
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
to UNLOCK your bootloader,enter the following:
adb devices
adb shell
su (if needed to get a # prompt)
echo -ne "HTCU" | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 bs=1 seek=33796
(i would very strongly recomend you copy/paste this)
exit
(exit a second time if you need to to get back to a normal > prompt)
adb reboot bootloader
verify you are now unlocked
other useful threads:
remove your tampered banner: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/how-to-remove-tampered-banner-t3179866
mine too

Root my Kindle Fire HD (2013) Soho-KFSOWI. Please help!!

Hello everybody! I am new to xda so I hope I'm in the right place. Rooting a KF (2013) has proved to be quite challenging for me, also because I am dumb . Anyway I have tried to install the 'Permanent Root with Superuser' via Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.8 but I am not able to. I know that I am missing something but I am too dumb to understand what. I need the help of experts. So, I have run Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.8 and I got this:
HTML:
*****************************************************************
* Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.8 *
*****************************************************************
* This is now being maintained by awidawad *
*****************************************************************
* Credit goes to Vashypooh for original work *
*****************************************************************
1 Bootmode Menu
2 Install Permanent Root with Superuser
3 Install Latest TWRP Recovery
4 Install Latest FireFireFire
5 Extras (Requires Root)
0 Recheck Device Status
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown
Please make a selection or hit ENTER to exit:
I have connected my KF Soho to the laptop through the factory cable and I have selected 1, and I got this:
HTML:
*****************************************************************
* Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.8 *
*****************************************************************
* This is now being maintained by awidawad *
*****************************************************************
* Credit goes to Vashypooh for original work *
*****************************************************************
1 Normal (4000)
2 Fastboot (4002)
3 Recovery (5001)
0 Recheck ADB/Fastboot Mode
ADB Status: Online
Boot Status: Unknown
Please make a selection or hit ENTER to return:
Then I have selected 1 and I got this:
HTML:
***********************************************
* Activating Normal (4000) *
***********************************************
The system cannot find the drive specified.
failed to copy 'files\nbmode' to '/data/local/nbmode': Permission denied
Unable to open /data/local/nbmode: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /data/local/nbmode: not found
The kindle has been told to reboot in Normal Mode.
Press any key to continue . . .
If I select fastboot instead, I get this:
HTML:
***********************************************
* Activating Fastboot (4002) *
***********************************************
failed to copy 'files\fbmode' to '/data/local/fbmode': Permission denied
Unable to open /data/local/fbmode: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /data/local/fbmode: not found
The kindle has been told to reboot in Fastboot Mode.
Press any key to continue . . .
In both cases my tablet reboots but checking with 'Root Analyzer' I can see that it is not rooted.
I have also tried rooting with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30 choosing the 1st option but I get this:
HTML:
======================================================================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (01.05.2013) v30 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode
Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now
Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windows ADB-drivers are installed correctly!
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
remote object '/system/app/Backup-Restore.apk' does not exist
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
.
Above file not found warning ARE NOT ERRORS, it is intended to be this way!
Normal Mode enabled!
.
Pushing busybox....
5282 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.215s)
Pushing su binary ....
6985 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.053s)
Pushing Superuser app
5148 KB/s (1500495 bytes in 0.284s)
Making busybox runable ...
.
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ...
At this point, my kindle fire displays a screen where I have to choose between 'Do not restore' and 'Restore my data' and I chose 'Restore my data' but my tablet does not reboot at all and the runme.bat file keeps running forever. I have also tried not to press anything at all on the 'Do not restore/Restore my data' screen and I get this:
HTML:
Successful, going to reboot your device in 10 seconds!
Waiting for device to show up again....
Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
My tablet actually reboots but checking with Root Analyzer I still see the message 'No, your device is not rooted'. What should I do? :'( Ask me all the questions you need and I'll do my best to answer them. Also, please keep in mind that I am not technical therefore explain me things as you would explain them to a quite smart baby Thanks for your help!
Also, I'll write here more details about my device if it is of any help for you guys:
Device model: Kindle Fire HD (3rd generation)
Year: 2013
Bootloader: Uknown
Board: soho
Device: soho
Model: KFSOWI
OS: Fire OS 4.5.5.3

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