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I DONT TAKE THE CREDIT OF THIS GUIDE. I TAKE THAT FROM A OTHER SITE I HAVE TEST IT ON MY NEXUS S 9020A FROM ROGERS.
Here's an easy way to jump to stock + rooted 2.3.4 for ALL Nexus S phones.
Download this full version of 2.3.3 from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the 2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update from Google and place it on your internal storage.
Download the SuperUser package from ChainsDD and place it on your internal storage.
Reboot into recovery, and Nandroid your current system. If you don't do this, and something goes wrong you'll be sorry.
In ClockworkMod recovery, wipe data/factory reset. this may not be needed, but if you boot loop when restarting and have no recovery installed, you'll be SOL. Just do it.
Next flash the f182cf141e6a.signed-soju-ota-102588.f182cf14.zip (the first file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
Then flash the a14a2dd09749.signed-soju-GRJ22-from-GRI40.a14a2dd0.zip (the second file you downloaded). Don't exit recovery!
In Clockwork, go to the mounts and storage menu and mount /system and mount /data.
The flash su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip (the third file you downloaded).
Reboot.
When you boot up, you'll be running 2.3.4, and be rooted. But you won't have ClockworkMod recovery any longer. There's two ways to tackle this one.
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.
Fizwiz said:
The easy way, but not permanent:
Go to the Market.
Install Rom Manager.
Flash Clockwork recovery every time you need to boot into it.
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Better way to flash recovery is with "fastboot flash recovery <filename>". Rom Manager doesn't always flash it correctly for some reason, gotta do it more than once sometimes before it will stick.
Fizwiz said:
The better way, and is permanent.
Using a file browser with root permissions, find /etc/install-recovery.sh in your system.
Rename it to /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
Go to the Market
Install Rom Manager
Flash Clockwork recovery.
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Some Nexus S's don't have the "install-recovery.sh" script so any changes to the recovery will be permanent on those phones. For example, the ones sold in Canada (i9020a - GRI54).
Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
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Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
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Matridom said:
Also the i9020a user will end up with a useless modem as the radios are different between the roms
See here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13319975&postcount=32
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This guide worked perfectly for me, no problems on my i9020a with KB2, KB3 or KD1 running 2.3.3, or KD1 running 2.3.4.
laurentbon said:
Thanks for posting this guide. Any chance you could also post a link to the stock rom too?
Thx
L
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I just searched the file names Fizwiz posted on google, you should be able to get dl links from the google servers for the two android files and an xda link for su, and cwm recovery if you need.
@FizWiz Where did you find this guide? what site?
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!
deeren said:
The nexus s bootloader can be locked and unlocked anytime you want. so dont worry about it. it is not like the nexus 1 where, once u did oem unlock, you could not revert back. this time, google even allows us to oem lock. hehehe.
enjoy ur new phone!
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I'm devastated about some t**t stealing my Nexus One but on the other hand I'm so looking forward to getting My Nexus S and gaining root, flashing a few different ROM's but will probably end up with Cyanogen Nighty's + installing some good Root only Apps.
So how do you lock it, by using ADB and fastboot oem lock
I have put the link to download the file in the first post.
NexusCrazy said:
I'm just waiting for my Nexus S to arrive on Tuesday, after having my Nexus One stolen, I'd only just flashed cyanogenMod Nightly #54 and hadn't configured the "find my droid" app so ive had to put it down to experience. Unless anyone can tell me another way of tracking its GPS position?
Now a couple of questions, with it being brand new I dont want to unlock the bootloader and void my warranty on the fist day if I can help it. But will do if its the only way to gain Root.
Does this method work without unlocking the bootloader? I ask as Ive seen that it does on another thread but it says it only workes on 2.3.2?
What version of Android will a UK Orange Nexus S come pre-installed with?
Also with the nexus one it made a difference which screen the phone came with as to wich roms you could flash, that's if my understanding is right. Is this the same with the Nexus S?
One last thing, is buying a Nexus S from Orange UK on contract the same as buying one sim free from google, is it unlocked to all networks, can the bootloader be unlocked the same way, is there any difference at all? (my Nexus One was bought direct from Google).
Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be prepared to Root and unlock the bootloader if absalutaly necessary as soon as it arrives on Tuesday
Thanks in advance for any help..
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There is an app called "Plan B" on the market. You can install through your browser. What it does is send an email to the google account registered on your phone with the location coordinates. Then you can also text the number with a keyword to get your location details. If I had known about it earlier I would have done the same for my lost/stolen phone before blocking my sim and changing passwords. I would assume it's probably too late for you too. But, this is FYI.
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
question ?
I already asked about this at another thread so i apologize for asking again:
As far as i understand this link:
2.3.4 ( GRI40 to GRJ22) OTA update
is the Radio update to GRJ22. can i safly flush it (only it) if i have:
NsCollab-1.0.21(cyanogenMod-7-Nightly-49) ?
please note signature for any other information...
I wanted a nexus s now, just because you guys get Google talk with video chat.
thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?
citricacid said:
thanks for the guide, i got my phone to boot in 2.3.4 however it seems mines not rooted? something I forgot?
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Did you flash the su 2.3.6.1 zip file from CWM recovery?
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the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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Try ghost commander.
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the7thson said:
Followed this guide, worked perfect! Just got a brand new Nexus S (i9020T) and it's rooted on 2.3.4
Thanks for posting this!
Quick question - where can I get a file browser with root permissions? Any free ones on the market by any chance?
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I used an app called Super Manager from the market, it has a root explorer built in. Renamed the install-recovery file, but clockworkmod still doesn't seem to stick permanently. Can anyone tell me which program to use to rename this file so that the recovery doesn't get changed?
Thanks.
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Try ghost commander.
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Thanks for your reply! I just tried Ghost Commander, but the rename doesn't stick for some reason. The filename stays install-recovery.sh. I'm just holding down the filename in ghost commander and then clicking "rename" in the menu and changing the name to install-recovery.sh.bak, but it doesn't save it.. I'm rooted on 2.3.4, any ideas why this might be happening?
No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
thank you so very much for this. Where did you get it? as soon as i get it downloaded Im going to add it to dropbox and post the link here if that is ok with you.
Here is a dropbox link to the file: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26368270/Android/tablet/Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
Where does anyone get anything? Google, where else?
Do whatever you want with the file. If you search the web log enough you'll find it, too.
Hi. I have a question....is it rooted? I would hate to update it and lose root. Thanks. Excuse the question, Im fairly new to the Acer scene (1 week).
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This is not rooted, it is also bootloader locked. I do not recommend this for you. Try another rom that is 3.2, there are plenty now!
Ty, been waiting for a GEN2 to add to my collection.
Thanks for the heads up. Im running Honeyvillain 1.2 but Im curious about the GEN2, as Im in the US as well. I dont know what the differences are, but so far its working smooth, smoother than any other ROM out there.
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GamezR2EZ said:
No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
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You might want to add this to this thread so Vache can add it to the list?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
elcanela said:
Thanks for the heads up. Im running Honeyvillain 1.2 but Im curious about the GEN2, as Im in the US as well. I dont know what the differences are, but so far its working smooth, smoother than any other ROM out there.
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Yea I wouldn't worry 2 much about GEN2. If you have a choice, get GEN2. Otherwise it doesnt matter. The differences are mostly system files related to keyboards and databases and such from what I have dissected.
Like spelling color as colour and other oddities.
That and different bloatware, not all the same as the US
kjy2010 said:
You might want to add this to this thread so Vache can add it to the list?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
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He has been PM'd
But I am fairly certain he already had this. Or at least the COM1 version.
Ah, got it. Thanks again.
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thanks alot been waiting on gen2 to start making a new rom
GamezR2EZ said:
Yea I wouldn't worry 2 much about GEN2. If you have a choice, get GEN2. Otherwise it doesnt matter. The differences are mostly system files related to keyboards and databases and such from what I have dissected.
Like spelling color as colour and other oddities.
That and different bloatware, not all the same as the US
He has been PM'd
But I am fairly certain he already had this. Or at least the COM1 version.
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Thanks, it's nice to have one thread where one can find the proper stock ROM for their tab. He had no COM2 HC 3.2 ROMs on the list.
GamezR2EZ said:
Where does anyone get anything? Google, where else?
Do whatever you want with the file. If you search the web log enough you'll find it, too.
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The reason I asked where you got it, is because I have been searching since friday for this. I have been searching google for every keyword I could think of.
bdubble said:
thank you so much. you posting this got my tab unbricked. it was saying boot verified failed at the acer logo, i stupidly tried to downgrade from 3.2. i used this and the stock recovery and it booted. i tried with every stock rom on the forum, but couldnt get the decrypter to work, finally your post saved me having to ship it to acer in texas.
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Vache has a downgrade image to Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 that will work with the new locked bootloader. Root that image then install CWM THEN install a custom rom. That will prevent the boot verification issue!
GamezR2EZ said:
Vache has a downgrade image to Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 that will work with the new locked bootloader. Root that image then install CWM THEN install a custom rom. That will prevent the boot verification issue!
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Thank you for this info. As soon as I get my replacement, I will do this if needed and install your 3.2 rom. I love having root, but want a 3.2 rom that is not from an a501 constantly asking me to install sim card.
hroberts89436 said:
Thank you for this info. As soon as I get my replacement, I will do this if needed and install your 3.2 rom. I love having root, but want a 3.2 rom that is not from an a501 constantly asking me to install sim card.
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That problem can be solved by adding the line "ro.carrier=wifi-only" in the buildprop (you can do this with es file explorer or root explorer) and reboot.
sorry mis post wrong thread
GamezR2EZ said:
No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
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I live in the us and while I have rooted my a500 I haven't installed a custom rom yet because the few stock roms are gen1. I want to stay as close to stock as possible and would love to have this 7.006.01_com_gen2 with just root and and bootloader fixed. I thought your "clean" rom might work for me but I'd prefer to have just the stock rom with few modifications. Any idea where I might find something like that?
golfgirl606 said:
I live in the us and while I have rooted my a500 I haven't installed a custom rom yet because the few stock roms are gen1. I want to stay as close to stock as possible and would love to have this 7.006.01_com_gen2 with just root and and bootloader fixed. I thought your "clean" rom might work for me but I'd prefer to have just the stock rom with few modifications. Any idea where I might find something like that?
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Check my post at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18146210#post18146210
kekinash said:
Check my post at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18146210#post18146210
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I am using this rom from what I can tell so far its Very Stock Rooted and no issues at all.
Thanks. I installed this over stock slightly modified 3.1 I did wipe /format partitions. Then restored my ti backup.complete secess
Hi I'm new to the custom rom's and instead of searching through countless topics, mixing up instructions. I was wondering if I could get some directions.
Play is unrooted 2.3.3. I would like instructions on how to put a custom rom on the phone, and which custom rom would be recommended. Thanks in advance people.
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is your phone fastboot enabled? (does the notification light in the power button turn blue if you hold the search button and then connect the usb to computer?)
If you want a custom rom but dont want to search and read these forums, i give your phone a week before you brick it.
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If you want a custom rom but dont want to search and read these forums, i give your phone a week before you brick it.
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or we could help people within the comunity to understand what's out there, the risks involved and how to get around the problems that could arise? we all need things explaining to us once in a while.
Oh im sorry i see your point, it is always good to be helpful, i am trying to be helpful as well when i say you should search and read, i mean look at all the countless threads where people didnt want to read, theres like 3 help im bricked threads per page.
lol. i know what you mean. and i know it can be frustrating. it's just a shame that the play is so much more complicated than the x10 that i was previously on. it was all flashtool and update.zip stuff. practically unbrickable!! loved it. fastboot and adb complicate things, and i feel that some of the tutorials can be a little confusing to total noobs. so we need to be accomodating to their lack of knowledge (i hardly know anything, so i'm still quite noobish), but also, people need to accept their own actions and consequences. not sure what i'm getting at now, but things need to be simpler for people who want to start out
Actually the way of installation is exactly the same for any custom ROM in this phone.
1) unlock your bootloader, either for free if you bought a factory unlocked phone or for some cash sending Alejandrissimo a PM, which you have to use if your phone is branded and/or Sim locked. You only need to do this step once.
2) install a custom kernel. There are two: DoomLord's kernel and the Cyanogen Mod kernel. The latter allows you only to install CM7. Doom's allows you to install the others.
3) Enter in Clockwork Mod recovery and install the ROM you prefer as long as your kernel of choice supports it.
As to which ROM you should pick, I use CM7 because it's stable and fast. Visit those threads and see for yourself which is the one you like best.
my personal favorite (until cm7 became more usable, and also because i like dooms kernel) was zerojay's aptly named zerorom. it's a very clean and fast sony based rom full of optimizations and tweaks. i'm currently trying out the FXP028 release of cm7 to see if it's more to my liking than it was in previous releases.
Unfortunately locked to Rogers. Is there a free way of unlocking the bootloader and how?
Again I'm currently running 2.3.3 nonrooted. Had it rooted on 2. 3. 2. but ofcourse lost it with update.
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8ballhacker said:
Unfortunately locked to Rogers. Is there a free way of unlocking the bootloader and how?
Again I'm currently running 2.3.3 nonrooted. Had it rooted on 2. 3. 2. but ofcourse lost it with update.
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No there isnt.
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If you want root get wantonserver and flash na generic 2.3.2 root it with gingerbreak and then ota update to 2.3.3+
AndroHero said:
No there isnt.
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well, one free way could be if you could swap a branded phone to someone who doesnt care and has a generic model
solitarymonkey said:
well, one free way could be if you could swap a branded phone to someone who doesnt care and has a generic model
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True, but paying $20 dollars to get it unlocked sounds like less of a pain in the ass
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Bump, has anyone been able to get Cyanogen mod onto the Rogers r800a? This locked boot loader is really causing me grief. Have the phone rooted, cwr is installed as well as busy Box. Getting closer, but still no cigar.
mcorbeil said:
Bump, has anyone been able to get Cyanogen mod onto the Rogers r800a? This locked boot loader is really causing me grief. Have the phone rooted, cwr is installed as well as busy Box. Getting closer, but still no cigar.
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You can flash CM7, but i doubt it will boot with stock kernel.
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AndroHero said:
You can flash CM7, but i doubt it will boot with stock kernel.
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Just to confirm, without the proper Kernel I am more than likely to brick my play? Many Thanks!
mcorbeil said:
Just to confirm, without the proper Kernel I am more than likely to brick my play? Many Thanks!
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You won't brick it, if kernel is incompatible device with either not boot, or bootloop, flahing stock rom with flashtool will fix it though.
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Okay so the Kindles 6.2.1 update brought about gingerbread 2.3.6 from my understanding which patches the zergrush exploit. Here are some of my brainstorming ideas on ways that we can obtain root again.
1.) Some sort of flashing software to downgrade such as Odin/Heimdall (these work on samsung things so im not sure as to the viability of using these utilities on kindle.
2.) Perhaps there is a way we can use the OTA update method that amazon uses to issue a fake OTA update with a rooted image. This method to me sounds good but would probably require alot of work: like discovering how the amazon OTA updates are issued and ways that we can abuse and attack that process.
does anyone else have any ideas that might be considered?
As a first, is there anyone, who has successfully been able to use ADB/fastboot on firmware 6.2.1? I've tried the usual driver mods - no luck. Same thing on Ubuntu, which is weird - a Linux machine should have seen the KF without issues.
I can adb, just can't zerg. I looked for exploits for a half hour and came up blank.
You need to be root to idme. I'm at a roadblock :/
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All non-rooted 6.2.1 are at a roadblock. Hopefully this is resolved soon.
intersectRaven said:
All non-rooted 6.2.1 are at a roadblock. Hopefully this is resolved soon.
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so much for the idea that amazon didn't care about rooted kf
JackpotClavin said:
I can adb, just can't zerg. I looked for exploits for a half hour and came up blank.
You need to be root to idme. I'm at a roadblock :/
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Have you seen this post?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20555086&postcount=68
I think you have a factory cable right? I can't try this as I am already at 6.2.1 rooted and I don't have a factory cable created or obtained yet.
jwilliamf said:
so much for the idea that amazon didn't care about rooted kf
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Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't this just a general fix in android 2.3.6?
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If you have a fastboot cable you can use that to modify the recovery. Then you have all the access you need to root, theme, whatever.
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I know of one case where someone says they used a factory cable and was able to use one of the pre-rooted stock Roms to get it going. If that's the case, then we have our answer boys!!!
sadalius said:
I know of one case where someone says they used a factory cable and was able to use one of the pre-rooted stock Roms to get it going. If that's the case, then we have our answer boys!!!
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Thing is.. not everyone has a factory cable.. I plan to buy the parts to make one when I get a chance.. but I'm sure a method will come about.
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now I dont know much about how to find exploits and stuff but I did download the stock update file and if you change it from .bin to .zip the structure looks like any other update zip just wil some extra stuff in it like the recovery image and such. could we just take the boot.img system directory and the other main system files from the rooted 6.2.1 and replace them in the stock update file and try to force it to re-update? once again just a thought after looking at the file.
It will fail the signature test in recovery if you tamper with the file. A factory cable is a useless method for rooting because nobody has one. We are looking for a method that doesn't require a cable
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JackpotClavin said:
It will fail the signature test in recovery if you tamper with the file. A factory cable is a useless method for rooting because nobody has one. We are looking for a method that doesn't require a cable
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but couldnt you resign the file? I remember on my hero I used to take the dev roms remove all the crap I didnt want and then zip it and resign it. or does that only work with a custom recovery?
wtphoto said:
but couldnt you resign the file? I remember on my hero I used to take the dev roms remove all the crap I didnt want and then zip it and resign it. or does that only work with a custom recovery?
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That only works with a custom recovery. Now if you can get your hands on the signature file that amazon signs their updates with then that's a different story.
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That only works with a custom recovery. Now if you can get your hands on the signature file that amazon signs their updates with then that's a different story.
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lol, dont we all wish we could get our hands on that. like I said when it comes to the dev side i dont know much (though I want to learn, just dont know where to start) I kinda figured it couldnt be that easy but but it never hurts to ask.
I just got a developer edition Razr M off eBay and I wanted to know if it comes rooted already or just unlocked?
I have searched but can't find rooting instructions for a Razr M.
Would someone be willing to point me in the right direction, please?
I'm also wondering, with the new software update, on the dev ed it should still remain unlocked even if the update is accepted, no?
Any help appreciated - thanks!
reyxlp said:
I just got a developer edition Razr M off eBay and I wanted to know if it comes rooted already or just unlocked?
I have searched but can't find rooting instructions for a Razr M.
Would someone be willing to point me in the right direction, please?
I'm also wondering, with the new software update, on the dev ed it should still remain unlocked even if the update is accepted, no?
Any help appreciated - thanks!
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Which update are you on?
Head over to Motorola's website, or better yet Google 'How to unlock RAZR m dev edition'. You will need ADB tools on a PC and some knowledge regarding rooting. Anyway, the Motorola website will provide a code to unlock your boot loader. Which you have to input via ADB. Than you can follow the rooting instructions on this forum. Be aware if you do it via Motorola's website you need to make an account with them.
I did this myself and it worked
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Which update are you on?
Head over to Motorola's website, or better yet Google 'How to unlock RAZR m dev edition'. You will need ADB tools on a PC and some knowledge regarding rooting. Anyway, the Motorola website will provide a code to unlock your boot loader. Which you have to input via ADB. Than you can follow the rooting instructions on this forum. Be aware if you do it via Motorola's website you need to make an account with them.
I did this myself and it worked
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Hey man thanks for the info - could you please help me just a litte more?
The instructions for rooting that I'm able to find here all seem to involve using the "exploit" but isn't that for non-Dev Ed/locked bootloader phones?
I already unlocked my Dev Ed using the Motorola website so how do I root from this point?
Is it the same thing?
Any help appreciated - thanks!
reyxlp said:
Hey man thanks for the info - could you please help me just a litte more?
The instructions for rooting that I'm able to find here all seem to involve using the "exploit" but isn't that for non-Dev Ed/locked bootloader phones?
I already unlocked my Dev Ed using the Motorola website so how do I root from this point?
Is it the same thing?
Any help appreciated - thanks!
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Bare with me, I am on mobile, will help you when I'm on desktop I have all the files
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reyxlp said:
Hey man thanks for the info - could you please help me just a litte more?
The instructions for rooting that I'm able to find here all seem to involve using the "exploit" but isn't that for non-Dev Ed/locked bootloader phones?
I already unlocked my Dev Ed using the Motorola website so how do I root from this point?
Is it the same thing?
Any help appreciated - thanks!
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Okay well the link that I had to instruct me on how to root my dev phone originally has disappeared :/ My best advice would be to try the exploit method, as the method that I did was what I consider a 'manual' way to root the phone as you must flash each package one after the other. Next best thing you could do is ask someone else on the forum. Sorry friend I will still upload the files that I used if you want to have a crack at it.
Flash the recovery image followed by the superuser one via ADB/Fastboot. Worked for me, best of luck.
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Okay well the link that I had to instruct me on how to root my dev phone originally has disappeared :/ My best advice would be to try the exploit method, as the method that I did was what I consider a 'manual' way to root the phone as you must flash each package one after the other. Next best thing you could do is ask someone else on the forum. Sorry friend I will still upload the files that I used if you want to have a crack at it.
Flash the recovery image followed by the superuser one via ADB/Fastboot. Worked for me, best of luck.
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Thank you so much -- you rock!!
reyxlp said:
Thank you so much -- you rock!!
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Make sure you do a nan-droid of stock!
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Make sure you do a nan-droid of stock!
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Oops - too late, lol...
I couldn't get CWRM to work for some reason so I ended up using TWRP instead.
Did a "Backup" prior to rooting, does that count?
Not planning on flashing any custom ROMs or anything..
reyxlp said:
Oops - too late, lol...
I couldn't get CWRM to work for some reason so I ended up using TWRP instead.
Did a "Backup" prior to rooting, does that count?
Not planning on flashing any custom ROMs or anything..
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So your still running stock? If so just go into your recovery and run a back up to internal or external storage. If internal than get it onto another storage location straight away. That way if you do in the future plan to flash a ROM you can go back to pure stock if you brick it.
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So your still running stock? If so just go into your recovery and run a back up to internal or external storage. If internal than get it onto another storage location straight away. That way if you do in the future plan to flash a ROM you can go back to pure stock if you brick it.
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Yeah, stock for now. I used to mess around with custom ROMs when I first got my Thunderbolt but I'm so much busier at work and trying to keep a girl in my life these days, lol... I'm not good enough at this stuff like you guys to do it quickly, takes me forever to read every post and trudge my way through the How-To's.
If I find the time, I'd love to run a stripped down, battery optimized, de-bloated ROM, something like that...
I did do a backup onto the SD card, I try to keep everything on the SD card. Bummed they make it so hard or not possible to run apps from it. Makes no sense to me but oh well..
Thanks again!
reyxlp said:
Yeah, stock for now. I used to mess around with custom ROMs when I first got my Thunderbolt but I'm so much busier at work and trying to keep a girl in my life these days, lol... I'm not good enough at this stuff like you guys to do it quickly, takes me forever to read every post and trudge my way through the How-To's.
If I find the time, I'd love to run a stripped down, battery optimized, de-bloated ROM, something like that...
I did do a backup onto the SD card, I try to keep everything on the SD card. Bummed they make it so hard or not possible to run apps from it. Makes no sense to me but oh well..
Thanks again!
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No problem mate If you need a hand just ask. Also AOKP is quite good. It is probably the second best for battery that I've tried with CM10.1 being the highest, not including stock of course. I run it with themes and the such. Its quite smooth and clean to with not so many features which is good if you just want things simplistic. Let me know if you run into issues
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