[HOWTO] Root the Atrix 2(Updated for 2.3.6 FINALLY)

[jimbridgman]

And this is what I get with the one click method. I have tried both several times with no luck.

Are you on 2.3.6? If you are there is another method on the OP of this thread that is for 2.3.6. Go back to the first page of this thread, and download the root for 2.3.6.

The root you tried ONLY works on 2.3.5

 

[fadetoblack2104]

Yeah, thanks for the response. I just realized my mistake and got it working just now. Guess sleep deprivation will cause that. . . lol.

 

[Ashwasash]

so is there no problem running a rooted phone without any custom roms? Will I be able to get official OTA updates?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

 

[badbomb]

so is there no problem running a rooted phone without any custom roms? Will I be able to get official OTA updates?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

You can run the phone without any of the custom roms... root access is needed only to gain access to the system area of the phone...

you will be able to get OTA updates but the root will be lost once the update is applied... but no chance of that happening in the near future or atleast till you get a proper ICS update...

 

[Ashwasash]

Ok so after updating to ics I gotta find another way to root right. ?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

 

[badbomb]

Ok so after updating to ics I gotta find another way to root right. ?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

ya... as of now a one click method is available which works on ICS leaks(all versions) for the non AT&T Atrix 2 so should work for the official update as well... I am currently running the leaked ICS with root and have no issues... the files needed for rooting are available in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1740668

 

[Ashwasash]

K thnx. u have a link for that ics ROM?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

 

[badbomb]

K thnx. u have a link for that ics ROM?

Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1758824

 

[HAYDENB]

I have a problem here. I flashed a different ROM a couple days ago but after a flashed it i somehow lost root in the process. I tried to re root the device but to no avail. I did a factory reset and i am still not able to achieve root.[*] Motorola universal root script by P3Droid
[*]
[*] This should work on most motorola phones
[*]
[*] Press any key to get this phone rooted !
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Motorola Phone Connected...
[*] Starting the Root Process, Do Not Disconnect Phone...
823 KB/s (22776 bytes in 0.027s)

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00016118
[*] Scooting ...
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
[1] Segmentation fault /data/local/zerg
[*] Waiting for phone to reboot.
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Installing Root Packages ...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: Operation not permitted
link failed File exists
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/bin/busybox': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/bin/busybox: Operation not permitted
busybox: /system/xbin/add-shell: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/ar: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/blockdev: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/iostat: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/mpstat: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/nbd-client: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/pmap: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/powertop: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/pstree: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/remove-shell: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/tune2fs: Permission denied
2619 KB/s (785801 bytes in 0.293s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
[*] Rebooting...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Your Phone is Rooted !
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .

This is what i got. Any ideas

 

[cogeary]

I have a problem here. I flashed a different ROM a couple days ago but after a flashed it i somehow lost root in the process. I tried to re root the device but to no avail. I did a factory reset and i am still not able to achieve root.[*] Motorola universal root script by P3Droid
[*]
[*] This should work on most motorola phones
[*]
[*] Press any key to get this phone rooted !
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Motorola Phone Connected...
[*] Starting the Root Process, Do Not Disconnect Phone...
823 KB/s (22776 bytes in 0.027s)

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00016118
[*] Scooting ...
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
[1] Segmentation fault /data/local/zerg
[*] Waiting for phone to reboot.
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Installing Root Packages ...
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: Operation not permitted
link failed File exists
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/bin/busybox': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/bin/busybox: Operation not permitted
busybox: /system/xbin/add-shell: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/ar: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/blockdev: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/iostat: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/mpstat: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/nbd-client: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/pmap: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/powertop: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/pstree: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/remove-shell: Permission denied
busybox: /system/xbin/tune2fs: Permission denied
2619 KB/s (785801 bytes in 0.293s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
[*] Rebooting...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Your Phone is Rooted !
[*] Press any key to exit.
Press any key to continue . . .

This is what i got. Any ideas

Make sure you are using the 2.3.6 root method, not 2.3.5. Here's the link to the right attachment.

 

[HAYDENB]

Make sure you are using the 2.3.6 root method, not 2.3.5. Here's the link to the right attachment.

But i am on 2.35

---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 PM ----------

But i am on 2.35

Also when i download the update. The install will fail

 

[cogeary]

But i am on 2.35

Are you sure? All the current ROMs for the A2 are 2.3.6-based. But regardless, the exploit for 2.3.6 works on both 2.3.6 and 2.3.5 but the 2.3.5 exploit only works on 2.3.5.

PS. If you have never officially updated to 2.3.6 because it always fails then I highly recommend that you:
-Flash the 2.3.5 fxz (backup your data first)
-Try this method to apply the 2.3.6 update
-Root & restore you data
-Flash the ROM of your choice

 

[HAYDENB]

Are you sure? All the current ROMs for the A2 are 2.3.6-based. But regardless, the exploit for 2.3.6 works on both 2.3.6 and 2.3.5 but the 2.3.5 exploit only works on 2.3.5.

PS. If you have never officially updated to 2.3.6 because it always fails then I highly recommend that you:
-Flash the 2.3.5 fxz (backup your data first)
-Try this method to apply the 2.3.6 update
-Root & restore you data
-Flash the ROM of your choice

When i check the android version it says 2.35.

---------- Post added at 11:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 PM ----------

When i check the android version it says 2.35.

It's rooted now

 

[xdduser]

Hi

How to root is fine, but can someone tell a noob "why" will he want to root his 2.3.6 laden atrix 2? I mean what new features will I get if I root it? Ability to install some new games or what? Since ICS is not out yet, so 2.3.6 will all it run, if i am not wrong.

 

[lkrasner]

Hi

How to root is fine, but can someone tell a noob "why" will he want to root his 2.3.6 laden atrix 2? I mean what new features will I get if I root it? Ability to install some new games or what? Since ICS is not out yet, so 2.3.6 will all it run, if i am not wrong.

basically it lets you modify system files, meaning new roms, ability to install apps that are said to be not compatible but still work (some games, yes), ability to make theme tweaks as well as performance once.

But most of all the satisfaction of knowing you have taken control of your device

 

[ROCKMAN33]

If you are on 2.3.6:
Install the OTA and upgrade your phone to 2.3.6
Download the 2.3.6 root zip from HERE
Make sure you have the right drivers installed then connect your phone to your PC.
Unzip the file and then double-click "Click-To-Root.bat".
Refer to the trouble shooting step bleow the 2.3.5 method if you are unable to attain root!

I use Atrix 2 with EA Game
can do?
And If Official ICS come on I can up with OTA
Thank
Sorry for my English

 

[Jason Fernandes]

It works..

 

[antmiu2]

edit i got root.. i put phone in usb mass storage .. then it worked

 

[kofiaa]

edit i got root.. i put phone in usb mass storage .. then it worked

Thanks, rooted my sisters phone finally.

 

[diamondprincessxoo]

First: I'd like to make it clear I am not claiming this process as my own. This method was created by p3droid over at the MyDroidWorld Forums. I am not a dev, just someone compiling information.




Second: This root method is originally intended for the Droid Bionic and I take no responsibility if this bricks your phone.

Third: This root was discovered by JRW 28 So give him some love with that thanks button.

If you are on 2.3.6:
Install the OTA and upgrade your phone to 2.3.6
Download the 2.3.6 root zip from HERE
Make sure you have the right drivers installed then connect your phone to your PC.
Unzip the file and then double-click "Click-To-Root.bat".
Refer to the trouble shooting step bleow the 2.3.5 method if you are unable to attain root!

If you are on 2.3.5:

Root: I used the Lazy One Click and it worked perfectly, others have had success with the full manual method.

Original Thread on MyDroidWorld: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-your-phone-back-upgrade-path.html#post106072

Important for those using Oneclick:
1.Extract the files from 1-click_exploit.zip.
2.Enable USB debugging. Do so by going into your settings, then to applications, then to development.
3.Set your connection type to charge only. You can change your connection type through the notification bar once your are connected.
4.Make sure you go to Settings, Applications, and check Unknown sources if you haven't done so already.
5.Click runme.bat while your phone is connected. Be patient and let the program do it's thing. YOUR PHONE WILL REBOOT! Do not be alarmed as this is normal. Your phone should now be rooted.
Cheers!

If runme.bat hangs after daemeon starts:

1.First make sure you have USB Debugging, Unknown Sources, and Charge only connection enabled
2.If none of these options work, uninstall your drivers and download and install one of these:
Driver-wise:
Try this if on 32-bit:http://www.mediafire.com/?71c12qc4a1svqza
And this for 64-bit:http://www.mediafire.com/?ysphmaz131d3an9

Proof of Root:

This is a terminal screen showing the Atrix 2 (Codenamed Edison, look it up if you must) accessing root.

nice...... virus guys!