RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

mattlgroff · Jan 29, 2013

Since the ICS root files fail to work on Jellybean, needed to work with new files to make it work. This is based off the open-source ChainsDD Superuser 3.2 (RC) x86 version, with an update-binary from the RAZR i to make sure it flashes.

On top of this, I added a live to remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. This is because whenever the phone booted, it removed CWM, and thats definitely not something we wanted it to do! So all is well. This file (RAZRiRoot2.zip) is included in the new Jellybean Vodafone (FR) Homemade fastboot of mine also. Its less automated for rooting since the boot.img method is weird with Windows drivers...

Anyway, here we go.

Requirement(s):
Unlocked Bootloader on Jellybean

Download:
http://batakang.com/ftp/RAZRi/RootUtility/RAZRiRoot2.zip

Instructions:
Flash this in CWM to root any Jellybean RAZR i firmware.

pangyaaaaaa · Jan 29, 2013

nice Bro.
:angel:

tatazeuz · Jan 29, 2013

I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...

Charlie.igg · Jan 30, 2013

tatazeuz said:
I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...

Same here for me

Edit - I was able after some trial and error to boot into CWM using ADB and flash this. The problem is that CWM is lost and wont work after I reboot to bootloader/normal powerup. If I want to ever boot into CWM 'on-the-go' it is now impossible. Each time i wish to use CWM i have to plug in and re-flash using ADB. Flippin' weird if you ask me.

batwingnz · Jan 30, 2013

What adb commands did you use?

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mattlgroff · Jan 30, 2013

tatazeuz said:
I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...

The flash tool required root. Fastboot it yourself

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batwingnz · Jan 30, 2013

After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.

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mattlgroff · Jan 30, 2013

batwingnz said:
After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.

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You choose Recovery from fastboot, then flash the RAZRiRoot2.zip.

If you boot normally then it will wipe CWM, since the root zip never ran to remove the install-recovery.sh

oroszms · Feb 1, 2013

flash CWM + reroot

batwingnz said:
What adb commands did you use?

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I have used:
from windows cmd, with USB debugging on

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-razri-tryAtouch.img

fastboot.exe reboot-bootloader

selected recovery and installed the RAZRiRoot2.zip from external storage card.

now rebooted and my Jelly Bean is rooted and CWM remained the recovery

fattymcdirty · Feb 4, 2013

is there any way to get supersu working instead of superuser app? some apps are only working with supersu somehow... e.g. light manager.. light manager needs root to work with some apps, but the superuser app does never recognize light manager attempts.... any idea?

mattlgroff · Feb 4, 2013

fattymcdirty said:
is there any way to get supersu working instead of superuser app? some apps are only working with supersu somehow... e.g. light manager.. light manager needs root to work with some apps, but the superuser app does never recognize light manager attempts.... any idea?

There is no SuperSu x86 binary.

HSD-Pilot · Feb 4, 2013

AW: RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

batwingnz said:
After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37518364

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batwingnz · Feb 5, 2013

HSD-Pilot said:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37518364

Sent from my XT910 using Ocean Avenue [JB]

HSD-Pilot, thanks for the response. I should've come back and edited post to advised solved using fastboot, have since moved from VFR jellybean to EU Retail jellybean and been able to get root back easily using fastboot boot cwm.img, then flashing razriroot2.zip in cwm.

Only issue so far was force closing contacts app - cleared data for that app alone and it's solved.

WendelSchelhan · Feb 9, 2013

I will buy a Razr i and I wanna know if I can first update for Jelly Bean via OTA and after this finally unlock the bootloader and so root this... If it´s possible, it´s better unlock de bootloader before or after JB update?

cupioscire · Feb 10, 2013

AW: RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

WendelSchelhan said:
I will buy a Razr i and I wanna know if I can first update for Jelly Bean via OTA and after this finally unlock the bootloader and so root this... If it´s possible, it´s better unlock de bootloader before or after JB update?

Yes you can update via OTA first. It doesn't matter if you unlock before or after it. But root after OTA with RAZR I Root 2 through cwm.

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WendelSchelhan · Feb 10, 2013

Good! If I want to unlock the BL on JB, should I use the zip file of this thread or the zip file of the "Unlock the bootloader"? Is someone working in a locked bootloader rooting tool? Because I saw on a brazillian topic a way to root wihout unlock the BL, but only Ice Cream Sandwich..
Thanks!

cupioscire · Feb 10, 2013

AW: RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

WendelSchelhan said:
Good! If I want to unlock the BL on JB, should I use the zip file of this thread or the zip file of the "Unlock the bootloader"? Is someone working in a locked bootloader rooting tool? Because I saw on a brazillian topic a way to root wihout unlock the BL, but only Ice Cream Sandwich..
Thanks!

The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread.
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002)

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WendelSchelhan · Feb 10, 2013

cupioscire said:
The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread.
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002)

Gesendet von meinem Motorola RAZR i - gerootet & unlocked

Probably I will update to Jelly via OTA, wait a little more time (to see if the phone came working well and wait for a rooting tool wihout bootloader unlocked). When you talk about CWM, it´s just install this apllication after unlock boot? So I go to an option like LOAD ROM or something and select the zip file?

cupioscire · Feb 10, 2013

AW: RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

Originally Posted by cupioscire 
The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread. 
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002) 
 
Gesendet von meinem Motorola RAZR i - gerootet & unlocked

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Probably I will update to Jelly via OTA, wait a little more time (to see if the phone came working well and wait for a rooting tool wihout bootloader unlocked). When you talk about CWM, it´s just install this apllication after unlock boot? So I go to an option like LOAD ROM or something and select the zip file?

No I mean clockworkmod recovery, a custom recovery which allows you to backup your ROM and install custom ROMs and stuff like this. To install cwm on RAZR I you have to flash a cwm.img via fastboot.
I don't know if rom-manager app support RAZR i, but i don't think so.
And I don't think that there will be a rooting tool for unlocked bootloaders for jelly bean.

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WendelSchelhan · Feb 10, 2013

cupioscire said:
No I mean clockworkmod recovery, a custom recovery which allows you to backup your ROM and install custom ROMs and stuff like this. To install cwm on RAZR I you have to flash a cwm.img via fastboot.
I don't know if rom-manager app support RAZR i, but i don't think so.
And I don't think that there will be a rooting tool for unlocked bootloaders for jelly bean.

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Thanks! My phone actually is a Optimus L7, wich LG haven´t unlocked the bootloader, so I heard about recovery, custom recovery, Clockworkmod and other stuffs, but I have no clever idea of what are these tings (xda video was right, i´m a noob.. haha). Just a few more questions:

1- Fastboot is what we got after pressing the power button with Volume- button, right? It´s like a normal PC bios. How can I use this menu? Look like they are too small to touch, so something like Volume+ to Enter and Volume- to navigate in the options.
2- I need CWM to root, or can I use Fastboot?
3- To flash CWM (or root, if possible) in Fastboot I need to use the computer or I can flash the files in the SD card only using the cell phone?

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