Deft XT xt555c Root?

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jdfrost

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Jan 28, 2013
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Help on the Rooting of Motorola Defy XT

there is now a root for the defy xt556/557 on a republic wireless thread that works. I rooted my uscc defy xt556 with the bootloader locked. it should also work on the xt555c. :D



Could you email directly and let me know the steps or even the process as to which you rooted your Motorola Defy XT? I have been looking for about a week or so now and still am stumped. Any helped would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, John
 

jdfrost

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Jan 28, 2013
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No luck - any other options?

Hello there -

I tried it several times and even uninstalled and reinstalled the root apk and still no go. Is there something I am not doing correctly? Thanks for any help.

Take care, John
 

jdfrost

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Jan 28, 2013
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More help please

Is there a way you would be able to post/attach copies of the adb and exploit file so that I could root my phone? Hope you don't me asking.

Thanks
 

jdfrost

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Jan 28, 2013
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I agree - please post the link

I am banging my head against the wall in trying to root this phone - please post the link and please post step by step details how to root it?

Thanks
 

nrmesser

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Feb 10, 2013
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Successfully rooted defy xt555c

Ladies and Gents! I have finally found a successful root method! While it's designed for other XT models through Republic Wireless, it works flawlessly for our model as well! Replace the '@' in the following links with periods, and they will lead you to EVERYTHING you need! Good luck!

FIrst and foremost, install JDK and ADB following the instructions on this link!
www@howtogeek@com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/

Next, follow the steps for rooting on THIS page!
/www@androidpolice@com/2012/12/05/exclusive-how-to-root-republic-wireless-motorola-defy-xt/

You now have a successfully rooted Defy XT!:laugh:
 

jdfrost

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Jan 28, 2013
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SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!

Your step by step instructions were great!!!!!! I finally got this dang thing rooted. Thank you for your help.
 

VyKng

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Apr 20, 2009
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That's It?

That's it? It's a dead thread? What a shame since it really is a great little phone!!!!
 

theRedCloud

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Sep 7, 2013
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worked great

For Straight Talk, just follow the steps on the page above and not the single-click-root Cyanide apk.
The other link above has a guide at the bottom of the page to help you along. Couldn't get much easier.

Thanks a million!
 

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    root

    My xt 555c is the first android I've owned, and I mistakenly thought so little on-board memory wouldn't be an issue since I could slap a large micro SD in it....

    I'm running into the same problem as the rest. SuperOneClick, etc... don't work on the XT 555c. Something's missing. Not sure if it helps, but here's the log I get from SuperOneClick. I've noticed for many people it hangs on step 7. For me it stops at step 3.

    Code:
    * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
    * daemon started successfully *
    $ export PS1=""
    
    
    
    getprop ro.build.version.release > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=26625
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:26625export PS1=""
    
    
    
    getprop ro.product.manufacturer > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=43967
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:43967export PS1=""
    
    
    
    getprop ro.product.model > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=76709
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:76709export PS1=""
    
    
    
    getprop ro.build.version.incremental > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=31560
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:31560export PS1=""
    
    
    
    ls -l /system/xbin/su > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=80448
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:80448export PS1=""
    
    
    
    ls -l /system/bin/su > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=27227
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:27227export PS1=""
    
    
    
    chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=65795
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:65795export PS1=""
    
    
    
    /data/local/tmp/busybox whoami > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=13994
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:13994export PS1=""
    
    
    
    chmod 700 /data/local/tmp/psneuter > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=35300
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:35300export PS1=""
    
    
    
    cd /data/local/tmp/ > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
    
    cannot create /data/local/tmp/output: permission denied
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=82238
    
    export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
    
    /data/local/tmp/output: No such file or directory
    
    END:82238export PS1=""
    
    
    
    
    
    export TEMPRANDOM=69382;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;./psneuter
    
    ./psneuter: not found
    
    END:69382export PS1=""
    [/QUO

    ive been at this since the first of October when i first got my defyxt555c.. i've had no luck trying to root this phone.. i've found multiple ways including flashing, patching, and fake rooting.. its like no one has ever heard about this phone.. The phone itself is awesome,, but its just not worth it if it cant be rooted... lawd lawd i hope it happens soon

    there is now a root for the defy xt556/557 on a republic wireless thread that works. I rooted my uscc defy xt556 with the bootloader locked. it should also work on the xt555c. :D
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    Successfully rooted defy xt555c

    Ladies and Gents! I have finally found a successful root method! While it's designed for other XT models through Republic Wireless, it works flawlessly for our model as well! Replace the '@' in the following links with periods, and they will lead you to EVERYTHING you need! Good luck!

    FIrst and foremost, install JDK and ADB following the instructions on this link!
    www@howtogeek@com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/

    Next, follow the steps for rooting on THIS page!
    /www@androidpolice@com/2012/12/05/exclusive-how-to-root-republic-wireless-motorola-defy-xt/

    You now have a successfully rooted Defy XT!:laugh:
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    Here's a link to the thread, and a link to the instructions from that thread.

    Will someone try it out on the Net10 version and report back? I've bought the phone, but don't want it if it can't be rooted, so I don't want to open it and risk not being able to return it.

    Thanks!
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    It wooooorked

    I can now say my Motorla DEFY XT555c is rooted.. awesome!!!!!! just need to follow the directions in the link and you're good(for this phone anyways: Straight Talk Motorola DEFY XT555C):cyclops:



    http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/05/exclusive-how-to-root-republic-wireless-motorola-defy-xt/