Root Your Pantech Crossover [P8000] (GingerBread 2.3.6)

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May 27, 2012 at 7:46 PM
If you have updated your Pantech Crossover with latest update of gingerbread 2.3.6 and regretting it, don't feel bad because you can now root it with few simple steps which are mentioned hereunder...

NOTE: this procedure is very much safe, but if you mess something up just because of your less technical knowledge/experience then don't blame because I don't take any responsibility of your mistakes.

- connect your CrossOver with your computer and make sure that latest drivers are installed.
- download and extract attached file and open command prompt placed in it.
- type "adb reboot bootloader" and wait for phone to boot into bootloader mode (your phone will remain on 10% loading bar which is actually bootloader mode, so don't panic) [people with bootloader drivers issue should download modified drivers from the link below]
- type "fastboot boot recovery.img" and your phone will boot into CWM recovery.
- copy update.zip to your memory card and select "install update.zip from memory card" from the recovery menu.
- restart your phone and you are rooted.
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Modified Drivers
Google_USB_Driver_rev4_p8000mod_by_pawaa.zip
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?3sr2pi8fds1zab8
 

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Awesome! Been hoping someone would crack this for a while.

Do you have a source for the .exe files by any chance? I'm on a linux box now, I'll be able to try it on Windows by tomorrow I think.

edit: nvm, had fastboot all along. thanks!
 
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May 30, 2012 at 5:54 AM
For those rooting, don't forget to enable Superuser through an app like Terminal Emulator.

If you open Terminal Emulator and the command prompt starts with a $, you are still rooted. Type "su" (without the quotes). If the next line in the command prompt starts with a #, congrats!
 
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May 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Hi,
Firstly, thanks for posting this guide and the resources and files. I'm having a problem. After typing "fastboot boot recovery.img" in the cmd prompt, it says <waiting for device> and then doesn't do anything. On the device, the screen is still stuck at the loading screen with the bar at 10%. The only thing I can do is pull the battery to get it to boot up normally.

Am I missing a step or doing something wrong? Sorry this is my first experience with rooting. Is there anything that needs to be done before attempting to root using this method? My phone is pretty stock except for a few apps and launcher pro. Thanks for all the help.
 
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May 31, 2012 at 11:41 AM
HungryBear22 said:
Hi,
Firstly, thanks for posting this guide and the resources and files. I'm having a problem. After typing "fastboot boot recovery.img" in the cmd prompt, it says <waiting for device> and then doesn't do anything. On the device, the screen is still stuck at the loading screen with the bar at 10%. The only thing I can do is pull the battery to get it to boot up normally.

Am I missing a step or doing something wrong? Sorry this is my first experience with rooting. Is there anything that needs to be done before attempting to root using this method? My phone is pretty stock except for a few apps and launcher pro. Thanks for all the help.
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android development drivers are missing in your computer, while your phone is in bootloader mode, check your device manager for that...

Here is the link to download these drivers:
http://goo.gl/WUyXn
 
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pawaa said:
android development drivers are missing in your computer, while your phone is in bootloader mode, check your device manager for that...

Here is the link to download these drivers:


Thanks for the help. Ok, so when I have the device at the 10% loading bar, in the device manager it shows "Other devices" with an "Android" subcategory with the yellow exclamation (!) mark. I right click that, click update driver, and point it to the directory with the download and unzipped drivers that you asked me to download. However, it says it can't find any drivers to install.

Note that when I'm normally running the phone connected to the computer, it shows up in the device manager as a Pantech android device, and I can transfer files seamlessly using the Pantech Connectivity Suite. Sorry for asking so many questions. I really appreciate the help. If there's any other information you need that I forgot to add, let me know. Thanks again for the help.
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Jun 5, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Another Thank YOU

Hello pawaa, and thanks for posting on the Android Forums too. The "root" worked exactly as you instructed, which really helps an amateur like me.

fred
 
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