Hope I'm not stepping on any toes, but here goes.
Are you these guys?
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but you want to be these guys?
Okay, so you've read Mills' instructions and sort of understand them.
1. Download the CWM recovery from multiupload
2. Boot off of that file (DO NOT FLASH): fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
3. Copy this to your memory card and flash it with the booted recovery
4. Reboot and test root
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Right? Okay, let me translate all that for you.
First things first, you need to unlock your bootloader. To do so
Mills00013 said:
Obtain a bootloader unlock code. Right now the only way to get one is through ashergray or myself. This will change soon but for now its limited in release.
Once you have your code, follow the unlock instructions on either Sony's website directly or by following the instructions here. Please note that you already have your code at this point so if you follow the instructions please disregard anything telling you to obtain a code. These are for GSM models.
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So kindly ask one of them for your unlock code, and my best suggestion would be to get everything ready so you can unlock the bootloader and flash the booted recovery all in one go.
So download the recoveryPLAY.img and set it aside.
Then download the RootXperia.zip and set it on your SD card in the root directory. So in the main F:\ folder.
Download the drivers and fastboot.exe here http://www.multiupload.com/RS6367SQMT
Okay, we got everything. Follow these instructions http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/ starting at step 6 but please read my notes below also
at step 7, you will hold down the SEARCH button and plug the USB cable into your phone.
When you go to look for the Driver in Step 10 of the guide look for the one on the list that says "Android Bootloader Interface 2.0.10.2 Google, Inc. c:\?????\oem28.inf", that's the one I used.
Once the drivers installed you can locate fastboot and run it, but do this in the command prompt. So you know, go to Start > Run..> type in "cmd" and your command prompt comes up. Type in "cd\" to get to your root directory, then type in "cd c:\documents and settings\.....whateverfolder you have fastboot.exe sitting in"
So Step 13 of the guide, you're in the ...\fastboot\ folder, you can now type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version and that will tell you if you're connected. If you get a <waiting for device> you probably loaded the wrong driver. </life>
If not, then you got the 0.3, so continue with unlocking your bootloader in step 15. Put in your command and the key you got from some really helpful people.
Okay, so you just unlocked the bootloader, awesome. Don't close any windows. Now remember that "recoveryPLAY.img" we set aside? Go get it and move it into the same folder that you have fastboot.exe in.
# Boot off of that file (DO NOT FLASH): fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
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Okay, with your command prompt still open and your recoveryPLAY.img in the same folder as fastboot.exe, type in "fastboot.exe boot recoveryplay.img"
Copy this to your memory card and flash it with the booted recovery
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In about 10 seconds the screen on your phone will change, you will now see the recovery screen on your PLAY. The volume buttons are UP and DOWN, the power button is ENTER or SELECT. So navigate through the menus to install .zip from SD card, and look for the RootXperia.zip (we put it on your SD card earlier remember?). So you found it, Select it, it will run, the phone will tell you life is great, so scroll up to the top and back out until you see the option to reboot your phone.
Reboot and test root
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Select Reboot and once you come up, go to the Android market and download something that requires Root, such as Titanium Backup or ROM Manager.
Finally, thank everyone involved for making this happen. Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098131
I did this on Windows XP, so I'm not sure if everything is exactly the same for any other Windows OS. Mods, feel free to move, delete or what you please with this thread.
Thanks a lot!!
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Oh, my, gosh! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You don't know how much this means to me!
Thanks 4 dummie guide for noob people like me!!!!!
“S1Boot Fastboot” under the head “Other devices” i dont have that in my device manager
i cant seem to find "Android Bootloader Interface 2.0.10.2 Google, Inc. c:\?????\oem28.inf"
either...
my device manager says:
Android ADB interface under Android Phone
and
PCI input Device under "Other Devices"
To find s1 boot, you need the BLUE LED on
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yea, i know
blue led light is still on
Thank you very very much for this simple and easy to follow guide. I have a very basic knowledge of all of this and many of the guides posted required I fill in gaps I didn't know how to fill.
Thank you!
Android ADB interface under properties says 2.0.10.2 Google
but i tried to update it with the folder and it said it was up to date....
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned, it means the phone is correctly connected
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dont know wtf i was doing but it finally connected to the phone, bootloader unlocked! just installed rootxperia.zip file bout to see what happens next.
hmm
i hit the power button (select) to reboot system but nothing happens. just momentarily turns screen off and on. i cant select anything now... stuck in clockworkmod recovery app
should i just unplug battery and replug?
KGB920 said:
hmm
i hit the power button (select) to reboot system but nothing happens. just momentarily turns screen off and on. i cant select anything now... stuck in clockworkmod recovery app
should i just unplug battery and replug?
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to clarifie things - the search button is [select] on the play
FYI, the original method for obtaining unlock codes from Ashergray or Mills has been blocked by Sony. Now, the only way to unlock has to be done through Allejandrissimo, and costs money.
A free solution is being worked on, but we are nearly back to square one as far as unlocking goes.
crono141 said:
FYI, the original method for obtaining unlock codes from Ashergray or Mills has been blocked by Sony. Now, the only way to unlock has to be done through Allejandrissimo, and costs money.
A free solution is being worked on, but we are nearly back to square one as far as unlocking goes.
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how much money?
because I'm getting so tired of running out of space every time I download an app
Halfway down the page Androhero has a (non-rooted) way to free up space (it works, I have anout 100 apps with 100mbs free)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194570
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Bump for helpfullness and newbie R800X'ers.
does this still work?
thirday_95 said:
does this still work?
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No.
tq mates, such info
Related
Team,
This One-Click Root process will copy over the rooted-update.zip or unroot-update.zip file then reboot your phone. Follow the instructions in the CMD prompt that launches.
Credits:
LeshaK at Samdroid: for the original rooted-update.zip.
gunnarhafdal : for creating the Mac GUI for my app.
This has been tested on stock Android 2.1 Eclair only. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to unroot as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox.
For the following models:
GT-I9000
Captivate SHG-I897
Vibrant SGH-959
GT-I9000M
Epic SPH-D700 (Untested but should work like other phones. Post with your results. This is harmless it will either work or it wont. It copies over 3 files to your existing build.)
Rooting adds the following to your system and unrooting removes them:
/system/xbin/busybox (version 1.17.1)
/system/xbin/su
/system/app/Superuser.apk (version 2.3.1)
and links /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su
More will follow as they are released. PM me to add your Galaxy S Model.
Warning: I am not responsible for bricked phones, rooting can void your warranty....
PC Instructions:
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Download the app: here, mirror.
Watch the video for the full procedure on The Unlockr.
Video/Procedure Link Click Here
Requirements: Install Link: Dot Net Framework version 4
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_Vibrant_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "T-Mobile Vibrant One-Click Root.exe" file.
5. Click the "One-Click Root" button. This will launch a command shell follow the instructions in the CMD window.
Mac Instructions:
Download the app: here, mirror.
It requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.
Rooting Instructions:
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do.
4. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip" for I9000 and I9000M and choose "Reinstall Packages" for the US models using the volume keys and then press the home button for I9000 and I9000M and the power button on the right top side for US models to start the process.
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Done! You are rooted.
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Un-Rooting Instructions:
To Un-Root follow the same instructions except click on the Un-root button. If you rooted using another process you can use this process to un-root as long as you didnt load a rom that created links to busybox. I would suggest to restore you phone back to stock ROM before even needing to unroot and if you are on stock un-root all you want otherwise what is the point of un-rooting.
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Getting Started with Android After Rooting:
Flash Clockwork Custom Recovery On your phone:
Follow this URL to find fill information on ROM Manager:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734164
Install ROM Manager from Market.
Launch ROM Manager and click on Backup ROM and save you android O/S stock rooted making getting back to stock un-rooted much easier..
Great app! I am on a Mac and rooted already so I don't need it but this should help about 90% of all new users.
Thank you.
+1 for the program. I rooted it last Sunday, and am too on a Mac, but this should def make the process alot easier for people.
This should go up as a sticky.
man it does not get easier for the new android users lol
Man I wish this app came out sooner...Fkn awesome!
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One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.
decepticon said:
One question since this seems to be a major topic as well, any way you could have it load a generic settings.db file or one click exit to the existing one for non-market apps?
That seems to be giving some people a bit of a headache.
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I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.
TGA_Gunnman said:
I will see what I can do. I don't have a Captivate. I have a Vibrant. But I have sent a request to kirbo20 to send me his file. If I get it I will add it to the app.
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I will pull mine and post it here in a few
is your file the original?
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It's edited to enable non-market apps
This is awesome, I have been waiting for this!
I am having a problem though, I have gotten to the "press the One Root Button" step. The green shell screen says it can't load the update onto my sd card, so when I re-install packages, it can't find the zip file. It does reboot the phone though and it is set on debug, is there a step I missed? I do have another 8g speed6 sd card I put in the empty slot, could that be messing it up?
Well sounds like your drivers maybe not set up right. go to start then run and open up prompt by typing cmd and see if "adb devices" runs and sees your device.
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Ah, I just did it manually. Easy. Thanks for the motivation though.
Awesome work. I'll probably wait for the updated version with the "Unroot" option, but very cool nonetheless!
Here is my settings.db file. Some have speculated that it varies some from phone to phone so may need some testing.
It has been edited to enable non-market apps.
reminder to anyone using someone elses settings.db:
Make note of the android_id in your settings.db before swapping. You'll need it!
I think I am going to leave deploying settings.DB alone.
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I created a duplicate batch for vibrant when it comes to rooting.
Ill paste the code in a sec.
Side loading
Script I had for SL'ing didn't work cause once adb shell is launched batch imput no longer works.
Well I had been getting asked a lot lately about the GB ROM's and my original boot screen packages that I had created where I modified a param.lfs to contain no boot image and allowed a script to place whatever image you wanted in it's place for a custom boot logo. In the past I had edited the param.lfs for the AT&T i897 bootloaders which does not work with the GB boot loaders.
This is not the boot animation, nor the kernel logo, but the first logo your phone displays when it's turned on.
Anyhow, I re-wrote the param.lfs to allow a blank for the logo.jpg that Gingerbread calls upon in the bootloader and it works great. So for all of you that used my boot screen package in the past for i897, i9000 and t959 2.1, 2.2 and 2.2.1 ROM's, here it is again for 2.3+ ROM's.
This should also work fine for Vibrant but I will check in case any T959 people are scoping this out.
These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
Big thanks to TRusselo for being a BETA tester, tossing in the latest ODIN package and writing the readme as well as contributing the JPEG's offered in the package. I decided to keep the Canadian boot screens for you northern neighbors on the Roger's network up there...
Donations are always welcome but not required, press THANKS, follow me on Twitter or like my cause on FaceBook.
Download the package below...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/MobileTechVideos_GB_Boot_i897_t959_i9000.zip
^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.
For2ndtwin said:
^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.
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No problem. I'm still really active, here on XDA. Just try to limit my content to my website since they monitor me very heavily...
FROYO VIDEO!!
make sure to read the read me file!!!!
For i897 Froyo/ Ecliar /Gingerbread bootloaders
http://download1073.mediafire.com/teuilo1p1h7g/n3l6527tvt7a4v5/MobileTechVideos_i897_Boot.rar
with images included : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i897_Froyo_Gingerbread%20boot%20fix.zip
note: jpg image called logo_ATNT.jpg (even for rogers) READ THE README!!!
For i9000 Gingerbread bootloaders running on captivate
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Fil...t959_i9000.zipnote: jpg image called logo.jpg
FOR i896 ROGERS Gingerbread bootloaders
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i896_gb_boot_screen.zip
note : final image file called logo.JPG <captial JPG is IMPORTANT> and **not** ATNT like captivate version~!
READ THE README!!!
Here is the GINGERBREAD PICS that are included.
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here are some more single images:
fuloplori said:
Thought I'd share some pics that I've used
View attachment 736044View attachment 736045View attachment 736046View attachment 736047
Cheers
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see above...
Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!
yeah odin sometimes does that... the newer odin does that LESS.. lol.
i soft bricked a few times using this.
just keep forcing the params until it passes, no need to go back to stock!
with GB button combos, and the soft brick, i found:
Vol Down + USB = Download mode
Vol Down + Pwr = Soft brick screen.
hope that helps.
Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.
Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?
kimchi0400 said:
Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!
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When you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?
impulser91 said:
Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.
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thanks i updated the readme in the dropbox link above.
man dropbox is amazing!
jonnyg1097 said:
when you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?
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read the post below that. please.
jonnyg1097 said:
Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?
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really? why? i need to explain?
OP link updated.
1 new bootlogo added, instructions updated, 2 pictures fixed
OP, you should add that these will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs).
readme instructions updated. thank you
gotta love drop box!
im hosting the file and maintaining.
tuesday morning bump!!!!!
I
have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?
jhr5474 said:
have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?
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Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.
connexion2005 said:
Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.
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OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.
jhr5474 said:
OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.
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It's got to be something with your instance. I use this all the time with Windows 7 x64...
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Hello,
Since I see that a lot of people are having trouble with rooting and installing roms, and since their isn’t a guide for everything I decided I’d write thing.
Table of contents
Intros
-I.1: Intro
-I.2 Support list
-l.3 What is rooting?
--Pre rooting:
1.1 Downloading our utils
1.2 Prepare our transformer
--Rooting
2.1 Rooting
--Recovery Installation
3.1 Recovery and roms
3.2 Different roms
--what to do with root
4.1 WTFWR
________________________________________________________________________
I: intro
This guide is presented in the easiest way. If you follow each and every step you should be fine. With that said I cannot be held responsible if you mess up your device in any way
I.2 Support list
This guide is meant to be universal as possible. I can guarantee this will work with original us transformer. I’m not yet sure of the slider, 3g or ww models. Please confirm them working below in the comments. Keep in mind you should always check the support of the rom you want to use by looking at by checking the thread.
l.3 What is rooting?
Rooting a great thing. With it you can install roms, ,make backups and overall great backups. Below is a article on it:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Root-Your-Android-Phone,review-1688.html
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1.1 Downloading our utils
STOP: If you have a device running .19 or below use razor claw for rooting. Then, afterwords if you want to install recovery the a rom jump to 3.1 Razorclaw doesn’t require you to have a computer.
Before we begin we will need to get our computer ready to root with nacho root. Head over to
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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to download the android sdk. Get the zip it’s easier. Once you download it and unzip it. Place the folder in the root of your C: drive (just trust me)
Now double click SDK Manager
Check the box next to “android sdk platform-tools” then click install X packages. Accept any terms that come up. The sdk is now installing. Ignore any errors. Wait till it’s done
Cool, now to get your asus usb drivers. This will help our computer recognize our device. Go to
http://support.asus.com/Download/ModelList.aspx?SLanguage=en&keyword=eee pad&type=1
Select your device, The for the OS dropdown box choose “OTHERS” Then hit the plus next to “UTILITIES (1)”. Under that click Global (DLM). Wait till it downloads then install it.
Finally to get our rooting software. We will be using nacho root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838&page=1
Download Nacho root and SU
Pic 6
Go back to your android SDK folder we download earlier. Put both of the files in the “Platform-tools”
Pic 7
1.2: prepare our transformer.
Go into the settings. On the left click application. Make sure “Unknown sources” Is checked. Then click development. Make sure “Usb debugging” is checked.
2.1 rooting. It is rooting time. Make sure your device has a good charge on it. Then hook it up to your computer.
Go to your computer and open cmd by hitting the start button then typing in cmd. In the windows type in:
Cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
Make sure you have the space between cd and C: If an error returns you didn’t follow the tutorial and put the folder in the correct path. If that is case use the right path.
Pic 8
Hit enter.
Now type in:
Adb devices
A random string of number should appear, if not your don’t have your asus usb drivers installed correctly.
Here is the instruction for you to type in to root from the dev. Do it one line at a time. Do not type in any of the <wait for boot> things.
Code:
adb push nachoroot.bin /data/local/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/nachoroot.bin
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --stage1
adb reboot
<wait for boot>
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --stage2
adb reboot
<wait for boot>
adb shell id
<if id is 0 / root then continue, else start over>
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --undo
adb reboot
If you did it right an your device didn’t turn into an ipad you should be ok. Go to the market. Get super user. If all goes well you have root.
STOP: Now if you don’t want to install recovery and get a rom (which I HIGHLY recommend) this concludes the end of the tutorial. Feel free to view the information after the recovery and rom section.
3.1 Recovery Installation and roms.
THIS REQUIRES A MICRO SD CARD
If you are here you must want to get recovery, install a rom, and make your tf 1000% times better.
To begin go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Get the app either on your computer OR your transformer. Install it, and click the giant button. Let it do it’s thing. Now you have recovery, which allows you to install roms.
Time to boot in recovery. Get this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173434
and click the oversized button to boot into recovery. (Yes you can do the other method by turning of your tf and holding both power button and bottom volume at the same time then clicking vol up when you see text, but that requires more then one finger.
There you go. You’ll see a recovery screen.
NOW pay careful attention. Once you are there we need to make a backup. Use your vol keys to scroll down to “Backup and restore”. Select it with the power key. Now make a backup by clicking backup (With the vol and power keys from now on obviously). Now you have a backup. To install a rom simply get the rom from the xda section (check comp. and don’t get nflash) and put it on your micro sd card. Boot into recovery. Scroll down to “install zip from sd card”. Then choose zip from sd card. Find the rom you put on the micro sd card. It should install. If this was to difficult view this kind man’s vid tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWdfce9wBjs&feature=related
May be wondering what rom you should pick. I recommend revolver, because the dev is offering me a large some of many to say that (Just kidding ). But really revolver is great.
Others include:
Prime
Revolution
And many more at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1107.
I wonder why there has been no one at least thanking you for your effort in writing this reference,
However i followed your instructions and have been successfully able to root my Transformer,
Thank you very much
keep it up
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10 char
Thanks mate I am now rooted
i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
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andyabc said:
i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
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No, for ICS on the prime there is another method. I thought the name is mempodroid.
Look in the prime forum.
O.k then I'll root with this tool then use OTA Root keeper so I can be rooted on ICS
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Thanks for the great post... always love having pictures along with instructions
andyabc said:
i'll use the software when I get my Asus Transformer Prime
Question: Does the rooting tool work on the ICS Firmware?
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My answer is NO. I just push to ICS 4.0.3 and it does not work on ICS.
First:
Warning! This is only for A70B/A70IT2 Honeycomb model, It won't work on Froyo model!
Here is a package that enables unofficially SDE menu in recovery and install a rooted stock firmware with busybox and SuperUser.Apk
Pre-Requisite:
- Adb must be enabled on tablet and PC driver+adb command must be working. You can test on pc with "adb shell", it should give you a '$' prompt. If you don't have this, first make it work. There are multiple links around to help if needed.
Instructions:
- Unzip files on your pc in adb.exe directory.
- Launch enable_sde.bat on your pc. It's better to do it in a cmd.exe window, you'll be able to copy-paste log here if anything goes wrong.
- Follow instructions in the cmd window. Basically, script reboots tablet multiple times, you have to press enter when tablet is completely booted each time.
- Congratulation, your device is sde enabled and has a rooted sde firmware. Please read below for more information.
Upgrades:
If you already installed a first version and enabled sde already, here is how to install new rooted firmware:
- Optional: flash updated stock firmware. I always recommend to match stock firmware, it avoids dalvik-cache rebuilds and bootloaders may have been updated in new firmwares.
- Boot rooted firmware. You should be running rooted firmware if you want upgrade script to work. To be sure of that, you should see SuperUser app in your apps menu.
- Unzip files on your pc in adb.exe directory
- Launch upgrade.bat (or upgrade.sh for linux)
- Tablet reboots at the end to rooted firmware and should be upgraded to new version.
SDE information:
1) What is SDE?
SDE (Special Developer Edition) is basically a dual boot mechanism. It allows us to dual boot Archos stock firmware and our custom ones.
2) How does it work ?
I won't give much details on how to use it, I should do a separate topic about this one someday. Until then, here is some basic information:
- At the end of this script, you are booted with sde firmware, superuser should be in your start menu and you should be root with adb or any root app.
- If you reboot or boot, press volume up while booting, it will display the dual boot menu. Select "Developer Edition", it will start the rooted build (check here point 9 to see how it looks).
- If you missed volume key or don't do anything during reboot, you will go back to unrooted stock firmware. You have to press the volume up key during boot to get the boot menu.
- Warning: booting stock firmware is harmless except that you will loose your SuperUser.apk preferences. As it's not part of stock firmware, Android clears it.
- You can boot straight to rooted firmware by deleting the stock firmware kernel in recovery. Check here, do point 4,5, and on screen 6, select "Remove Android Kernel". Make sure that you have properly working SDE firmware before doing that. If you want to re-enable back stock firmware, just flash it from recovery again.
Downloads:
3.2.80 can be downloaded here: Mirror 1 (Mediafire), Mirror 2 (Sendspace).
3.2.81 can be downloaded here: Mirror 1 (SendSpace) (bat fixed)
Sorry, Mediafire no longer let me upload without signup, if you know one good upload location without registration and allowing more than 200 MB, let me know.
*reserved*
Registered just to say thank you!
Worked like a charm, and no problems using the shell script (I run Arch Linux)
Keep up the good work!
Thanks
I mean real thanks
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Beautiful man, beautiful. Works splendidly
Thanks again
LeTama
Have a beer or two on me, 84G89322WT2139701.
Thanks again for your Rom.
Hi mrew42,
Thanks a lot! Much appreciated!
Tomorrow, my 70b return at home
I testing that !
but my 70bit2 is with 3.2.81
Letama, can you may be make the same for 3.2.81?
Yes, it will come soon...
3.2.81 is up and instructions on first post updated if you upgrade.
Great
http://www.jbmm.fr/?p=27601
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Nice job! Thanks for the article on jbmm!
Thanks, will try it out soon.
Thanks letama, this is just what I wanted. Awsome work!
I think there is an error in upgrade.bat and enable_sde.bat for 3.2.81.
The line that reads:
adb push android_32.ext4.update /media/
should read:
adb push android_32.ext4.update /data/media/
Also, upgrade.bat is missing the line that says:
adb shell rm /data/local.prop
Keep up the good work and thanks again.
ColinTaylor said:
I think there is an error in upgrade.bat and enable_sde.bat for 3.2.81.
The line that reads:
adb push android_32.ext4.update /media/
should read:
adb push android_32.ext4.update /data/media/
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Ah! Right! Thanks for pointing it, I'll fix that and re-upload when I find time to do it.
Also, upgrade.bat is missing the line that says:
adb shell rm /data/local.prop
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Yes, this is normal, this one is only needed when enabling sde first time. local.prop is coming from temp root and won't be there anymore.
I finally had time to try it out tonight, all seemed to be installed fine, but I don't see the Superuser in the apps list... I can boot into developers fw menu though. Did I miss something or should I just try to reinstall the SDE again by running that bat file again?
No, as ColinTaylor said, there is a typo in script, you just need to push the ext4.update at root of storage.
Just type this command in the directory you unzipped the files:
Code:
adb push android_32.ext4.update /data/media/
then boot sde.
Hello
As i have read your post about how to root 3.2.81, the instructions seems to confuse me, but what do you mean by adb? im sorry im kinda new at this ,please let me know thanks!
hello, first of all thanks for your work.
I am having some problems with the upgrade file.
it says that it cannot stat 'zImage':no such file or directory
and secondly it cannot open the kernel file (no such file or directory) mkf lashimage failed.
could you please provide some help with this?
thanks!
lozano.markp said:
Hello
As i have read your post about how to root 3.2.81, the instructions seems to confuse me, but what do you mean by adb? im sorry im kinda new at this ,please let me know thanks!
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adb is a developer tool from android sdk that let you execute commands on your tablet from your PC. You have to install android sdk to get it, you need to enable it on the tablet and have a proper driver.
Hi, I flashed TWRP after rooting my phone and I can get to it, but I deleted everything on my phone (including the internal SD card) and I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I can't figure out anyway to fix my phone and I don't have insurance (( if anyone can help, please do!!
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Hi, I flashed TWRP after rooting my phone and I can get to it, but I deleted everything on my phone (including the internal SD card) and I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I can't figure out anyway to fix my phone and I don't have insurance (( if anyone can help, please do!!
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go into twrp, go to advance and adb sideload
sideload a rom
How do I do that?
datechnerd said:
go into twrp, go to advance and adb sideload
sideload a rom
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How do I use ADB to sideload on a PC? I can't find the binaries for PC except for the SDK and it's a really big file. What command do I do to sideload? Thanks for the quick reply
yoitsjustin said:
How do I use ADB to sideload on a PC? I can't find the binaries for PC except for the SDK and it's a really big file. What command do I do to sideload? Thanks for the quick reply
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Can you boot into Download Mode? (Hold power button until device turns completely off, then quickly hold Power+Vol Up to get into download mode.) Do this while device is unplugged so it doesn't try to reboot instantly normally.
If you can do that, then you will have to follow the recovery steps for Sprint LS980. Give me a moment to find it.
EDIT: Here you go buddy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47831752&postcount=3
I would but...
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Can you boot into Download Mode? (Hold power button until device turns completely off, then quickly hold Power+Vol Up to get into download mode.) Do this while device is unplugged so it doesn't try to reboot instantly normally.
If you can do that, then you will have to follow the recovery steps for Sprint LS980. Give me a moment o find it.
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To do that you have to go back to 2012 on the computer and download a ton of sketchy files and I don't have a username and password for that thingy. It's not my computer so I don't want to mess it up haha. Thanks for the reply!
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To do that you have to go back to 2012 on the computer and download a ton of sketchy files and I don't have a username and password for that thingy. It's not my computer so I don't want to mess it up haha. Thanks for the reply!
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It's just an interal LG flash tool that was leaked. I restored my device on Stock using this method and I had no issues.
Oh
Ascertion said:
It's just an interal LG flash tool that was leaked. I restored my device on Stock using this method and I had no issues.
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Oh okay. Do you know how to download ADB? I wanted to flash CM 11 but it got stuck in a bootloop unfortunately :/ and that way you have to reroot and reflash
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How do I use ADB to sideload on a PC? I can't find the binaries for PC except for the SDK and it's a really big file. What command do I do to sideload? Thanks for the quick reply
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48933958&postcount=4
there adb and how to open the command window
put the rom in the in the same folder as adb
then
Code:
adb sideload romname.zip
of course, change the name of the zip to whatever
Thank you!
datechnerd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48933958&postcount=4
there adb and how to open the command window
put the rom in the in the same folder as adb
then
Code:
adb sideload romname.zip
of course, change the name of the zip to whatever
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Thankyouthankyouthankyou so much XD. I'm trying it now, I'll let you know if it works. Do you use Command Prompt for ADB or some other application?
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Thankyouthankyouthankyou so much XD. I'm trying it now, I'll let you know if it works. Do you use Command Prompt for ADB or some other application?
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command prompt
you should be able to hold shift and right click in the extracted folder and open command window here
datechnerd said:
command prompt
you should be able to hold shift and right click in the extracted folder and open command window here
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It didn't recognize the CM 11 folder?
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It didn't recognize the CM 11 folder?
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huh?
you do that in the adb folder, and put cm11 flashable zip in the adb folder
datechnerd said:
huh?
you do that in the adb folder, and put cm11 flashable zip in the adb folder
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I put CM 11 in the extracted folder and then selected it and it still won't work :/ any idea why??
Shift right click in a blank spot of the adb folder
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Shift right click in a blank spot of the adb folder
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Still won't read it?
What do you mean by that?
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What do you mean by that?
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Rename it something short and sweet and if that still doesn't work try a redownload
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Rename it something short and sweet and if that still doesn't work try a redownload
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https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net...=7ff38b3bf7d642d7d8a4f45370d1b414&oe=52C3439E
Renaming didn't work, going to redownload the binaries and restart the computer
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https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net...=7ff38b3bf7d642d7d8a4f45370d1b414&oe=52C3439E
Renaming didn't work, going to redownload the binaries and restart the computer
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I meant redownload Rom, that suggests something wrong with the zip