Very interested in using this to root my LG Ally.. mostly just to get rid of the stock applications that came with my phone. Now if i use this JUST to remove the stock app's, it won't void my warranty? At all? I scrolled through some pages and read alot of this but, i just wanted to make sure. Thanks in advance for a reply.
[APP] [ROOT] 1-click root for N1 (Latest ver: 1.6.2 beta 5)
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Did you read the first post?
Rooting allows you (at first) to run certain apps which require system files access. Thats the basics.
If you want more information, look around.
just tested on my N1, uk voda version, just now need to get the trackerball to wake up the phone!
Worked on my Moto XT701. It's opened a whole new world.
I actually read about 20 pages of posts prior to rooting as well, it really helped, but I don't know what I was worrying about, it was SIMPLE.
But the first couple of pages of posts help.
I actually read about 20 pages of posts prior to rooting as well, it really helped, but I don't know what I was worrying about, it was SIMPLE.
But the first couple of pages of posts help.
Can confirm that it works on ZTE Blade/Orange San Francisco running Android 2.1/ERE27, though it loses root on reboot (even though the checkbox for "Root temporary (Unroot after reboot)" is left unchecked) so you have to run the app again. Not a big hassle, only takes 10 seconds.
Wow
Thank you very much for confirming this plus other useful information. I've been thinking to root my phone but being put off by several hardware and warranty issues. I am totally new to Android but I'm thinking if it is possible to remove "Orange apps" by rooting via Universal Androot. I also believe my warranty will still be intact.IMHO, Orange San Francisco is really booming and Modaco community is really growing fast. It looks like Froyo on the SF is on its way soon
Thank you very much in advance.
Cheers,
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Sprint Hero
My Hero is running:
Firmware 2.1 update 1
Software Number 2.27.651.5
Can someone explain this how to use this rooting method step by step for me? I've already attempted to root my Hero once and I failed miserably. I would highly appreciate it. Thank you!
My Hero is running:
Firmware 2.1 update 1
Software Number 2.27.651.5
Can someone explain this how to use this rooting method step by step for me? I've already attempted to root my Hero once and I failed miserably. I would highly appreciate it. Thank you!
Wow, This method really WORKS!!!!!
I just rooted my Sprint Hero, Firmware ver 1.5 , Software ver 1.56.651.2
I backed up everything first, and since I was having some issues with some applications, I did a Full Reset. After installing Astro I installed Universal Androot.
There is not much to it, really. Decided to test the Soft Root and it sure worked. I tested by downloading and installing Titanium Backup from the Market. Then I rebooted, lost the root, and so run Androot again and this time I rooted for keeps.
Wifi Tether and the many other apps I installed are working flawlessly. I am very grateful to you all who have worked so hard to help and make our lives so much easier.
Post #833 (Hittcm) It is so simple and fast that you cannot mess it up.
1. Make sure the UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta5.apk file is in your SD card somewhere.
2. I think it is best to do a Full Reset first, that will take care of any conflicts your phone may have and you start "clean"
3. After the reset, go to the market place, download and install Astro or your favorite file manager.
4. Open your file manager, ie Astro, locate the UniversalAndroot apk file, click on it and install
5. Once installed, open it . you can go to All Programs, locate the icon (orange Unlocked Lock) and Click on it.
6. Click on the buttons that apply to you, such as: Soft Root, Go Root, Undo Root
7. A few seconds later, it says you are Rooted! that is all.
you can google: "8 Great Apps Every Rooted Android User Should Know About " from the Android police, very helpful to get started.
Many thanks
Lil
I just rooted my Sprint Hero, Firmware ver 1.5 , Software ver 1.56.651.2
I backed up everything first, and since I was having some issues with some applications, I did a Full Reset. After installing Astro I installed Universal Androot.
There is not much to it, really. Decided to test the Soft Root and it sure worked. I tested by downloading and installing Titanium Backup from the Market. Then I rebooted, lost the root, and so run Androot again and this time I rooted for keeps.
Wifi Tether and the many other apps I installed are working flawlessly. I am very grateful to you all who have worked so hard to help and make our lives so much easier.
Post #833 (Hittcm) It is so simple and fast that you cannot mess it up.
1. Make sure the UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta5.apk file is in your SD card somewhere.
2. I think it is best to do a Full Reset first, that will take care of any conflicts your phone may have and you start "clean"
3. After the reset, go to the market place, download and install Astro or your favorite file manager.
4. Open your file manager, ie Astro, locate the UniversalAndroot apk file, click on it and install
5. Once installed, open it . you can go to All Programs, locate the icon (orange Unlocked Lock) and Click on it.
6. Click on the buttons that apply to you, such as: Soft Root, Go Root, Undo Root
7. A few seconds later, it says you are Rooted! that is all.
you can google: "8 Great Apps Every Rooted Android User Should Know About " from the Android police, very helpful to get started.
Many thanks
Lil
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Using rom instructions with moto xt701
At step 14 the phone reboots but seems not to be able to go further. It tries to do some stuff at that bootloader screen but stops and the phone just reboots. Any iideas? This is really interesting.
[Edit] worked out needed open recovery loaded. Now having no issues.
At step 14 the phone reboots but seems not to be able to go further. It tries to do some stuff at that bootloader screen but stops and the phone just reboots. Any iideas? This is really interesting.
[Edit] worked out needed open recovery loaded. Now having no issues.
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I can confirm that , contrary to the first post , Universal Adroot does work for the MyTouch 3G Slide . Tried it and it works !
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
So if I am looking to root my phone and install CM6, should I select "Go Root" from step 6?
Can anyone confirm that this works on the intercept? At least temporarily enough to allow you to use adb or android explorer to remove the crapware before rebooting?
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EDIT2: Since Google patched the loop hole in 2.2.1, this app is no longer working for newer builds. For this reason the developer has stopped supporting the app. If you still want to use this, feel free to do so. It would not harm anything.
However if it doesn't root your phone, there are numerous other methods of rooting out there. I suggest SuperOneClick or unrevoked.
EDIT: I see that a lot of people have no idea what rooting is, or don't even know how to install an apk. Seriously, rooting can potentially harm your phone if you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. For that reason, I strongly recommend you hold off using this app (or rooting in general) until you have done enough research and are more comfortable with Android.
If you insist on using this app, use it at your own risk. You have been warned!
This is a good post to guide you through how to flash a custom rom, after rooting your phone. And no, this app does not unlock your bootloader.
Important: I'm not the developer, click the link below for the blog for official release of this app
Official releases here
Aug 30 Update: added v1.6.2 beta 5, added support for more devices, added widget for soft root
Aug 12 Update: added v1.6.1: superuser updated, HTC Tattoo support added. Check official link for changelog
Aug 10 Update: added v1.5.3 for peeps who can't access the link
Official list of supported devices:
Code:Supported Devices: Google Nexus One (2.2) Google G1 (1.6) HTC Hero (2.1) HTC Magic (1.5) (Select Do not install Superuser) HTC Tattoo (1.6) Dell Streak (2.1) Motorola Milestone (2.1) Motorola XT701 Motorola XT800 (2.1) Motorola ME511 Motorola Charm Motorola Droid (2.01/2.1/2.2 with FRG01B) Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6) Sony Ericsson X10 Mini (1.6) Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6) Acer Liquid (2.1) Acer beTouch E400 (2.1) Samsung Galaxy Beam Samsung galaxy 5 (gt-i5500) Vibo A688 (1.6) Lenovo Lephone (1.6) LG GT540 (1.6) Gigabyte GSmart G1305 Not supported: Google Nexus One (2.2 FRG33) Samsung i9000 / i6500U / i7500 / i5700 Motorola ME600 / ME501 / MB300 / CLIQ XT Motorola 2.2 FRG22D Archos 5 HuaWei U8220 HTC Desire / Legend / Wildfire (soft root) HTC EVO 4G / Aria SonyEricsson X10i R2BA020 myTouch Slide
Reported working (in this thread):
Code:Nexus One 2.2 Milestone 2.1 Hero (GSM/CDMA) Xperia X10 mini Xperia X10i G1 1.6 Magic 32A 1.5 Magic 32B 1.6 Mytouch 3G (3.5mm) Mytouch 3G Slide (v1.6.1 seems to put the phone into reboot loop) LG Ally Droid X 2.1 Moto Charm Moto Flipout Kyocera ZIO
All credits go to the developer!
Install and run it on your phone. If you have trouble downloading, try download with a computer.1
thanks for the quick reply bro!Once you use this app, you can install any custom rom. I used this app and now run CM6 final with the mean and green theme. Great app and great idea!
1Explanations required for a newbie
Hello all,
I am not only new to the world of Android, but also to the Unix/Linux world, having spent most of my professional life working on the DOS/Windows platform. A lot of what I read here seems to make sense, but only if you have a basic - if not intermediate - knowledge of the Linux techno-babble... which I don't.
I'd like to gather enough information so I can publish a (hopefully) simple article for Windows users who want easy steps into rooting and using custom ROMs. Without having to learn what SU is, how to navigate through folders using archaic shell commands, and what not.
So... learning from my own experience so far...
I followed the steps to 1-click root my HTC Magic 32a. It apparently worked, with Universal Androot telling me my device is now rooted. I did it twice (after sorting through hundreds of posts to see if it could cause any damage, which it didn't), and I'm fairly confident I got that part done right.
However, being ever-doubtful, I wanted a second opinion as to whether my device is actually rooted. So I downloaded the latest Android SDK, added the Android 1.5 platform (which is what currrently runs on my Magic) and followed what seemed to be the most widely accepted recommendations. (Of course, my device has the proper USB drivers, I can see the SD card just fine from Windows Explorer, so I assume the *physical* connection is taken care of).
Going to the API's /tools subfolder, I type
adb devices
to which i get the following reply
HT95MNK03518 device
which seems to confirm my device is correctly identified.
Then, I try the following:
adb root
but all I get as a reply is:
adb cannot run as root in production builds
and the program hangs there. I have to kill it through the task manager to regain control of the DOS command prompt
My ultimate goal is to install Froyo on my Magic. Since I'm already stuck after this admittedly simple procedure, I'm kind of weary of attempting to go beyond and burn a new image onto the phone.
So can anyone tell me why ADB won't grant me root access even though the phone is supposedly rooted?
And as for the next steps, given my very basic knowledge of this environment, is there any Installing-ROMS-On-HTC-Magic-For-Dummies user's guide out there?
Thanks, and sorry for being long-winded.
