No, the one that I actually got to work was the version before the latest one....the one with MYGROUP all in caps in the instructions. I really have no idea why the newest one didn't work. I wish I wrote down the line where the newest one failed. Seeing as it took me hours, it most certainly could be a user error. LOL But I saved that 2nd to last version, just in case.
Easy Root for Bionic Stock 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
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No, the one that I actually got to work was the version before the latest one....the one with MYGROUP all in caps in the instructions. I really have no idea why the newest one didn't work. I wish I wrote down the line where the newest one failed. Seeing as it took me hours, it most certainly could be a user error. LOL But I saved that 2nd to last version, just in case.
Link to new version of file added to original post. I added some lines to the script to stress the importance of pressing one of the three hardware buttons on the phone (Volume up, Volume Down, or Power) once the exploit has been executed. After discussing this with the author of the exploit, this is an important step to obtaining root.
Transfer taken but now just sitting
Good evening,
I have attempted to root my Bionic tonite by using Marty's exploit to gain Root. I installed the VirtualBox Manager and the OVA file. I followed the instructions and everything went fine. I made sure that I had USB debugging checked and my phone set for MTP. I hit enter. I received "daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037". Then I received "daemon started successfully. I show that I have 7 files in Remote storages>storage>rfs0 and all dated 4/22/2013. The files are:
adb.linux
avd.osx
busybox
pwn
run.sh
su
Superuser.apk
Now the Linux terminal has a blinking cursor under the "daemon started successfully" and has been sitting for about 15 minutes. There has been no activity on my phone since I verified the it was set to MTP.
So I am looking for some assistance on what I should do.
Thank you,,,,,
Good evening,
I have attempted to root my Bionic tonite by using Marty's exploit to gain Root. I installed the VirtualBox Manager and the OVA file. I followed the instructions and everything went fine. I made sure that I had USB debugging checked and my phone set for MTP. I hit enter. I received "daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037". Then I received "daemon started successfully. I show that I have 7 files in Remote storages>storage>rfs0 and all dated 4/22/2013. The files are:
adb.linux
avd.osx
busybox
pwn
run.sh
su
Superuser.apk
Now the Linux terminal has a blinking cursor under the "daemon started successfully" and has been sitting for about 15 minutes. There has been no activity on my phone since I verified the it was set to MTP.
So I am looking for some assistance on what I should do.
Thank you,,,,,
Is this where you press a hardware button on the phone? I am trying to learn about this before doing it, so I can only guess...
I thought of that and tried pushing the volume up/down and also tapped the power button so the phone would wake up. The cursor just sat in the Linux Terminal Window. So I'm at a loss what I'm suppose to do and asking for help.
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This means that the phone is not connected to the Linux VM by USB. You'll need to troubleshoot the USB connectivity to your PC and to VirtualBox.
So after a while, I got the virtual box working, but I am having a problem with this.... I'm not quite sure what it means.
I can't pose picture because I haven't posted 10 posts yet -.-
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Nevermind, I got my problem fixed, but I am clueless when it comes to connected to the same SMB file share network???
Another update, I read all of the previous posts, if I ping my phones IP address in the linux terminal, I can send and recieve packets to my phone. But it still says that my phone is not connected to the SMB share. My computer and phone are indeed connected to my router, I am now a little lost on what to do next to troubleshoot.
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Looks like you need to click the button to configure the adapter and then choose the proper network adapter for your computer.
Update: 5/2/2013 - Per user requests, adding link to VirtualBox download site on the original post.
The actual exploit that this was based on will work on a Mac in the terminal. You should go to forums on droidrzr and get the original package.
Hi is there a ROOT method w/o going through UBUNTU? I dont think I can run Ubuntu on my MacBook pro.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I do not believe this is a world phone. CDMA and Verizon LTE only. Sorry.
USB issues
Hello,
I am still having a problem rooting my phone using this exploit. After entering the information for the remote storage I will hit enter. It verifies that the phone is connected to the SMB share and indicates ESTABLISHED. Confirmed! Phone connected to SMB I verify that the phone is set for USB Debugging and has the setting for the MTP. I then hit enter to continue with the script. I then get:
Waiting for phone to be connected to USB...
Please plug in the phone or troubleshoot your VirtualBox USB connectivity
./root_bionic.sh line 71: ./abd.linux: not found
CONFIRMED! Phone connected to USB
Continuing...
[+] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037*
* daemon started successfully *
Even before I start the script I go into the VirtualBox Manager and check the settings under the details. Under the USB device filters it shows that one is active and identifying the Bionic.When I check the USB connection in the terminal window, it does not show any USB connection.
I have tried all 6 of my USB connections on my computer to establish a connection to be identified in the terminal window with no success. I have also tried several different USB cables. I know that the terminal window will see USB devices as it will see my keyboard and my mouse.
So I am lost on how to get my Bionic to show as connected in the terminal window. I am hoping that I can get some help on this...
Thank you.....
Hello,
I am still having a problem rooting my phone using this exploit. After entering the information for the remote storage I will hit enter. It verifies that the phone is connected to the SMB share and indicates ESTABLISHED. Confirmed! Phone connected to SMB I verify that the phone is set for USB Debugging and has the setting for the MTP. I then hit enter to continue with the script. I then get:
Waiting for phone to be connected to USB...
Please plug in the phone or troubleshoot your VirtualBox USB connectivity
./root_bionic.sh line 71: ./abd.linux: not found
CONFIRMED! Phone connected to USB
Continuing...
[+] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037*
* daemon started successfully *
Even before I start the script I go into the VirtualBox Manager and check the settings under the details. Under the USB device filters it shows that one is active and identifying the Bionic.When I check the USB connection in the terminal window, it does not show any USB connection.
I have tried all 6 of my USB connections on my computer to establish a connection to be identified in the terminal window with no success. I have also tried several different USB cables. I know that the terminal window will see USB devices as it will see my keyboard and my mouse.
So I am lost on how to get my Bionic to show as connected in the terminal window. I am hoping that I can get some help on this...
Thank you.....
Sorry to tell you this, but there's a bug in my script. You are not connected successfully to USB like you think you are. You need to get your USB connectivity straightened out between your PC, VirtualBox and the VM. In the meantime, I will fix the bug in the script.
Found a bug... Nothing that would affect the overall functionality, but it could cause some users to think that their phone is successfully connected via USB debugging, when it really isn't. Adding the new links to the original post now...
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614th Update 5/2/2013 - Found a bug... Nothing that would affect the overall functionality, but it could cause some users to think that their phone is successfully connected via USB debugging, when it really isn't.
Update: 5/2/2013 - Per user requests, adding link to VirtualBox download site on the original post.
3rd Update 5/1/2013 - I changed the code that 'finds' the exploit file to make sure it get executed successfully. It's now using the "PATH" environment to do this. This is more reliable than the actual Linux 'find' command I was using before. Also added some additional instructions to clarify some steps based on feedback from users. Finally, added code to detect if the network adapter is not configured correctly. It will alert the user to configure the network adapter properly in the VirtualBox application.
2nd Update 5/1/2013 - I added some lines to the script to stress the importance of pressing one of the three hardware buttons on the phone (Volume up, Volume Down, or Power) once the exploit has been executed. After discussing this with the author of the exploit, this is an important step to obtaining root.
UPDATE 5/1/2013 - New and improved .ova file. Contains improved logic in the exploit script to help with some of the problems that have been encountered by users.
If you've had trouble rooting, please download the new version and try again!
Hey folks, I'm a UNIX admin by profession, so I took the challenge over the weekend to come up with an easy root process for Bionic stock Jelly Bean, specifically for those who aren't familiar with Linux.
I decided to build a Linux VM under Oracle VirtualBox on my Windows PC. This seemed like the logical choice since VirtualBox is free, a relatively small download, is easy to install and it's easy to import VMs.
My first attempt was using CentOS Linux. It worked, but the file required for users to download was over 450MB... Back to the drawing board!
Started looking for very small Linux distros and found Tiny Core Linux. This worked well. The file required for download is 50 MB.
Everything you need to root the Bionic is here and it is automatic. The process will walk you through connecting to the Samba file share, connecting the phone in USB debugging mode, and OF COURSE, it will run the process to root the phone.
Here are the steps:
1) Install Sun VirtualBox on your Windows PC.
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/4.2.12/VirtualBox-4.2.12-84980-Win.exe
Note: We've had one report that this file also works with VMWare Workstation and VMWare Player. If you don't want to install VirtualBox feel free try the file with VMWare.
2) Download the VirtualBox .ova file containing the Linux VM from one of the following links:
http://www.knite.net/Bionic/Root_Bionic_JB_20130501-4.ova
http://www.mediafire.com/?a2i6forosp77xrd
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s...fhiAIiSwc0jD1AdVFNY27QdoeKP9ot_7IdDetSvw&dl=1
3) Import the .ova file into VirtualBox. (Click "File" then "Import Appliance".)
4) Start the imported VM in VirtualBox (Click the big "Start" Button. It has a green arrow icon.)
5) Follow the instructions on the Linux console.
That should do it. If you need help I will be monitoring this thread.3Found a problem with the script. Should work now. Download and import again, if you've already downloaded. I also managed to get the download down to 46MB by defragging and compacting the .vmdk file.
dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/bb53ayj5c3nd5ie/Root_Bionic_JB.ova?token_hash=AAGSOYfPuDXTur_e9qlYl2JRERovPyfMwe-2xNzHXg4Lxg&dl=12Here is a new super easy root for the droid bionic on jelly bean
http://youtu.be/Eunw58NwFrQ
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.2UPDATE 5/1/2013 - New and improved .ova file. Contains improved logic in the exploit script to help with some of the problems that have been encountered by users.
If you've had trouble rooting, please download the new version and try again!2Alright, you can also verify the network connectivity between the phone and the VM by using the 'ping' command.
Find the IP address of your phone by selecting Settings, then Wi-Fi, then click your left most menu button on the bottom and select Advanced. You will see the IP address of the phone. The first 3 octets of that address (xxx.xxx.xxx) should be the same on both the computer and the phone on MOST networks.
So from the Linux console, if you press Ctrl-c, it will drop you to a Linux prompt, from here you can try to ping the phone:
ping 192.168.1.11
Again, where 192.168.1.11 represents the IP address of your phone, that you just found from the menu.
Also, you can try to ping the Linux VM from your phone. If you've installed the Android Terminal app, you can lauch it and type:
ping 192.168.1.11
Where 192.168.1.11 represents the IP address of the Linux server. This is presented to you by the Linux console when it gives you the information to put into your phone in order to connect to the SMB share.
