[APP]Root My Ouya (root without PC) (8/11/2013)

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Hamilton
Thanks for this app. Worked perfectly!

Already done :) Thank you! Is there any good alternative launcher?
I just stick to ouya launcher because if I run something like *nova launcher* I start feeling like this is android and then I try to use it like my phone and then I realize most of the android ecosystem is touch based. With ouya launcher this unit is a htpc/gaming console with an added bonus that ~some~ of my android apps work with it. Haha

But seriously, nova launcher is pretty solid on it.

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=JKT=

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Hamilton
Have you tried nova recently? The Ouya devs accidentally broke alt launchers a few updates back. Even if another launcher is set, pressing the home button returns you to the stock ouya launcher. Unless there's a way around this?

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No, I haven't for a while. I pretty much only use three or four apps so ouya launcher seems fine.
 

GizmoKaca

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Okay, so I have done nothing, but run the rooting apk file and it already said status: rooted before clicking the button. I didn't have superuser before though and now it is definitely rooted so thanks for this easy method. If I want to unroot the console at any point and get it back to stock, do I just factory reset the device in the advanced settings? Is this confirmed to completely unroot the device or do I need to do jump through hoops and flash clockwork mod recovery and then flash the latest OTA and then somehow remove the custom recovery if I want to completely restore it to stock or does flashing the OTA do that for me? Thanks in advance! :)
 

tinuz97

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Does not work for me anymore after latest update :crying:

I realy need root for my Lightpack attached to my Ouya :(

Can a admin please change my signature?????
I did not add that, i think my account was hacked or something, i cannot edit it on my account options.
 
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tinuz97

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I got a answer from Ouya: Unfortunately rootmyouya does not seem to work well since the latest update however the ability to root in general has not been removed. The creator of that apk will need to update it to function with the latest firmware.
 

disorder78

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My computer won't detect my ouya : ( Plus it would be way more easier if this app was fixed. I'm still not rooted and I'm pissed at OUYA now. I wonder if the hotfix will fix this issue?
 
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