Deft XT xt555c Root?

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WalkerGFX

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May 26, 2012
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Anyone know if its possible to root any of the cdma defy xt's? xt555c is on Straight Talk running off of Sprint

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ilikeroot

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Oct 29, 2012
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willard
Also interested

I've tried everything for my defy xt555c straight talk phone running 2.3.7. through research i've found that the phone requires a patch to be a applied for the root to work.. however when using SUT it requires my phones SPC code. This is my current issue, i've tried calculators that apply a special algorithm to the ESN which produces the six digit code. I've tried ##data# then logcat to get the spc(although i think this is for msl?(msl might be same as spc?)) I've tried superoneclick and it gets to step 7 and locks up. All of the programs i've used either lock or or can't get permission..

I guess the real question is does anyone know how to accurately acquire the SPC code for the defyxt555c? any help would be greatly appreciated.

THANX!
 

ilikeroot

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Oct 29, 2012
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So turns out the spc and msl codes are not the same. The spc is a one time use used to program the phone. The msl is the code used to reprogram and this is the code i require.

Sent from my XT555C using xda app-developers app
 

ejlmd

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So turns out the spc and msl codes are not the same. The spc is a one time use used to program the phone. The msl is the code used to reprogram and this is the code i require.

Sent from my XT555C using xda app-developers app

How did you discover the SPC and MSL are different?
I have the Republic Wireless Defy XT 557, which I believe is quite similar to your device. Have been unable to obtain SPC/MSL.
 

ilikeroot

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I found it through google i will have to check my history.. as for your spc you can find calculators online and there is actually an app in the market that will do the same thing. Its called meid converter.. it will give you the spc.. but not the msl.. ive tested it on my other phone and its msl was diff than the spc. I havnt found a way to get the msl yet though.. i have been looking for a while.



My other phone is a galaxy precedent which i was able to get the msl using the alogcat method. That doesnt work with the motorola though.


Sent from my XT555C using xda app-developers app
 
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98cafe

New member
Nov 22, 2012
4
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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=""
 

ilikeroot

Member
Oct 29, 2012
22
2
willard
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
 

98cafe

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Nov 22, 2012
4
0
I've now gotten the run-around from Motorola and straight talk. Basically the official stance is "if you were stupid enough to buy a phone with so little space, you're SOL."

It's a shame because aside from the idiotic lack of space (what engineer designed THAT?!?), it's a great phone. As it is though, it's useless to me if I can't increase the space by rooting it. Any suggestions on another decent phone that I can get?
 

ilikeroot

Member
Oct 29, 2012
22
2
willard
I've now gotten the run-around from Motorola and straight talk. Basically the official stance is "if you were stupid enough to buy a phone with so little space, you're SOL."

It's a shame because aside from the idiotic lack of space (what engineer designed THAT?!?), it's a great phone. As it is though, it's useless to me if I can't increase the space by rooting it. Any suggestions on another decent phone that I can get?

Did you tell them that you were trying to root?
 

98cafe

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Nov 22, 2012
4
0
I explained that I was happy with the service, but needed to be able to modify the phone so as to extend the internal memory. The reply I got was that they don't even have the MSL because they never under any circumstances unlock the phones.

I know that no one has been able to successfully root the phone (or if they have, they are being quiet...curse them :) ), but has anyone successfully flashed to another OS, like Cyanogen?
 
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ilikeroot

Member
Oct 29, 2012
22
2
willard
I explained that I was happy with the service, but needed to be able to modify the phone so as to extend the internal memory. The reply I got was that they don't even have the MSL because they never under any circumstances unlock the phones.

There has to be something that can be done... i need to find one of these people who do this kind of thing and offer them money for a working option or something. The MSL is made by the service provider i am pretty sure. They take the meid and use their specific algorithm to produce the MSL this is my understanding anyways.
 
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98cafe

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Nov 22, 2012
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There has to be something that can be done... i need to find one of these people who do this kind of thing and offer them money for a working option or something. The MSL is made by the service provider i am pretty sure. They take the meid and use their specific algorithm to produce the MSL this is my understanding anyways.


hmm.....maybe we can start trolling linkedin for people in Straight talk (or tracfone)'s Engineering dept?
 
Feb 28, 2011
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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
 

ilikeroot

Member
Oct 29, 2012
22
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willard
I will try to find it tomorrow and report back

Sent from my XT555C using xda app-developers app


UPDATE: why didn't you post a link?
 
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Smyc151

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Aug 26, 2010
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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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    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/