[HOWTO] Root for stock HC3.1

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sc2k

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Dec 24, 2010
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This tool installs su and superuser.apk for stock HC 3.1 and HC 3.01

As the old root method does not work anymore I created this new tool.

How to root
1. Goto Settings->Applications and enable "Unkown sources"
2. Download the attached APK file
3. Copy the file to your Iconia
4. Install the APK & start the tool
5. Click "root"
6. Enjoy :)


How to unroot
1. Start the tool & click "unroot"

NOTE
- By clicking root, you agree that you do this at your own risk. The tool will uninstall any previous installed superuser.apk.

Thanks
@ChainsDD for superuser.apk and su
@Acer for this buggy tool :)

Changelog

1.3.0:
- Also remove any "su" folder from /system/bin and /system/xbin .

1.2.0:
- Remove su from /system/bin and /system/xbin before rooting. This should fix the issues when someone installed the 3.1 OTA without unrooting the device before.

1.1.0:
- Add support for HC3.0

1.0.0:
- Initial version


!!! Use at your own risk !!!
 

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thejondude

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Aug 3, 2010
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This tool installs su and superuser.apk for stock HC 3.1

As the old root method does not work anymore I created this new tool.

How to root
1. Goto Settings->Applications and enable "Unkown sources"
2. Download the attached APK file
3. Copy the file to your Iconia
4. Install the APK & start the tool
5. Click "root"
6. Enjoy :)


How to unroot
1. Start the tool & click "unroot"

NOTE
- This was tested only with Acer_A500_3.019.04_COM_GEN1 but will probably work with any other version.
- By clicking root, you agree that you do this at your own risk. The tool will uninstall any previous installed superuser.apk.

Thanks
@ChainsDD for superuser.apk and su
@Acer for this buggy tools :)

you guys are fast... kinda funny that most people didnt wait til a rooted rom came out with 3.1 tho hehe guess they will learn
 

interqd

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Nov 15, 2008
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great...

s2ck ,its like you are the maker of this tablet...u can do everything to it :D

btw, in the rooted stock 3.1, is itsmagic still works ? and we can install clockworkmod ? thx b4
 
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sc2k

Senior Member
Dec 24, 2010
106
206
great...

btw, in the rooted stock 3.1, is itsmagic still works ? and we can install clockworkmod ? thx b4

Yes, itsmagic still works. I installed thor's recovery and it is working fine.

Just remove this install-recovery.sh and call itsmagic before flashing the recovery..



Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
 
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themono

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Antivirus is finding a threat in the file .....

And quite rightly, if gaining root isn't a security threat I don't know what is. But as you WANT this particular security breach and you trust the author - I assume - then don't worry about it and run it anyway. This is a good security breach, not a bad one!
 
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WereCatf

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Jun 16, 2011
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This. Is. AWESOME.

No, seriously, it sure didn't take long! I'm a happy bunny now, thanks to the OP! :)
 

Biologos

Senior Member
Sep 23, 2010
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Well done mate! I expected you wizards to be fast, but not that fast! It has barely been a day since release! Kudos to you!
 

chlballi

Senior Member
May 19, 2011
90
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If only my EVO 2.3.3 could be rooted this quickly..*sigh*. I learned from that mistake so I didnt install the leaked 3.1 on my tab until it was re-cooked with root. :)

Chlballi
 

nutpn

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Dec 30, 2010
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Wished now we could get the 3.1 to work on samsung galaxy tab wifi 7 inch,but im trying to figure it out or maybe some of these on this board will,, they are goood,thanks a bunch for the new root,you are the greatest,.
 

umanko

Senior Member
Jun 9, 2011
91
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Thanks worked liked charm , now how can I uninstall all acer apps and the native cell phone app which eats battery while searching for network.


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Rana1

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Aug 26, 2010
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Hey guys. having bit of a noob at this, having bit of problem running the .apk.. everytime i try to install the apk my iconia giving me an error.

Parse error "there is a problem parsing the package"..

any idias? thanks
 

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    This tool installs su and superuser.apk for stock HC 3.1 and HC 3.01

    As the old root method does not work anymore I created this new tool.

    How to root
    1. Goto Settings->Applications and enable "Unkown sources"
    2. Download the attached APK file
    3. Copy the file to your Iconia
    4. Install the APK & start the tool
    5. Click "root"
    6. Enjoy :)


    How to unroot
    1. Start the tool & click "unroot"

    NOTE
    - By clicking root, you agree that you do this at your own risk. The tool will uninstall any previous installed superuser.apk.

    Thanks
    @ChainsDD for superuser.apk and su
    @Acer for this buggy tool :)

    Changelog

    1.3.0:
    - Also remove any "su" folder from /system/bin and /system/xbin .

    1.2.0:
    - Remove su from /system/bin and /system/xbin before rooting. This should fix the issues when someone installed the 3.1 OTA without unrooting the device before.

    1.1.0:
    - Add support for HC3.0

    1.0.0:
    - Initial version


    !!! Use at your own risk !!!
    1
    great...

    btw, in the rooted stock 3.1, is itsmagic still works ? and we can install clockworkmod ? thx b4

    Yes, itsmagic still works. I installed thor's recovery and it is working fine.

    Just remove this install-recovery.sh and call itsmagic before flashing the recovery..



    Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
    1
    Antivirus is finding a threat in the file .....

    And quite rightly, if gaining root isn't a security threat I don't know what is. But as you WANT this particular security breach and you trust the author - I assume - then don't worry about it and run it anyway. This is a good security breach, not a bad one!
    1
    Sorry should have mentioned but forgot. It is impossible to delete or uninstall "Superuser" by any means at my disposal.

    Please try version 1.3 and let me now if it works.
    1
    Why don't you try it and tell us? Worst it can do is fail, so you've got nothing to lose.

    1.3 works....root and unroot both....my device feels laggy after rooting and busybox installation........anyone experiancing this??

    Sent from my XT720 using XDA App