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[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel

Simple way to root and unroot stock kernel without flashing insecure kernel.
Don't worry about custom counter and yellow triangle, with this method they never appear, because we only rooting, it's a rooting script not a custom kernel.
This rooting script included Busybox installer.
Rooting
Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
- MOD EDIT: Links removed as its the unsafe version...
or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
- SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot
You are done and now your device is Rooted
Unroot
Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
- MOD EDIT: Links removed as its the unsafe version...
or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
- SU-Uninstaller-Signed.zip
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
Choose install zip from sdcard
Choose and Install SU-Uninstaller-Signed.zip
Reboot
You are done and now your device is Unrooted
Tested on latest stock Galaxy S II ICS rom.
Tested on latest Galaxy Note by some user (thanks for report)
Note: This method should work for other device with ICS rom, check CWM that compatible for your device here http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Mirror:
CWM.zip - MOD EDIT: Links removed as its the unsafe version...
SU-Busybox-Installer.zip - http://turbobit.net/gg8gyz535ouo.html
SU-Uninstaller-signed.zip - http://turbobit.net/7miov7grs1m1.html
Please
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if you like my work.

Didn't work for me I am on stock LA4...went to stock recovery..tried flashing cwm.zip E: signature verification failed....any advice
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Tested on stock XXLPB, everything working as expected
Thanks !

worked perfectly on LPH. I reset my counter with Jig, updated to LPH(the bootloader too) and used this to use CWM and root. I ended up restoring my CM9 backup and now I'm on the new bootloader(feels faster, may be just me) with no triangle. Thanks!

Do you loose the ability to install apps to sd card like when you use CF-Root kernels or is it a safe method?
Thanks
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freemini said:
worked perfectly on LPH. I reset my counter with Jig, updated to LPH(the bootloader too) and used this to use CWM and root. I ended up restoring my CM9 backup and now I'm on the new bootloader(feels faster, may be just me) with no triangle. Thanks!
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About the bootloader that came with lph, when you select it, do you also check update bootloader in odin?
Thanks
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root is there but it is not working.
Tried with titanium Backup.. failed.

MasterTB said:
root is there but it is not working.
Tried with titanium Backup.. failed.
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Try to redownload now, i already fix the SU permission
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34053267/SU-Installer-signed.zip

Hi
CWM is possible?
Yeah Odin-PDA flashen:Touch_recowery
http://data.hu/get/4744534/STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPH-KERNEL-TOUCH.tar

Thanks for sharing this method, will try it out.
But please increase the font size in OP, it's stressful for eyes.

bajusz66 said:
Hi
CWM is possible?
Yeah Odin-PDA flashen:Touch_recowery
http://data.hu/get/4744534/STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPH-KERNEL-TOUCH.tar
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As you have done you please do?

Still not working INDIAN GT-i9100 model on latest 4.0.3 LPH Stock Rom.
Rachmat3 said:
Try to redownload now, i already fix the SU permission
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34053267/SU-Installer-signed.zip
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the above link doesnt work not even the original one.. when i reboot i can see su and while installing tb patcher it does ask for root access but while activating patch it say root access denied

You may have the Holy Grail here - a rooting method that doesn't need USB/PC connection.
As far as I know, there is nothing else that can do this.
Market it as such, and you're on a winner.
Any reason why someone without said connection abilities couldn't root with this ROM and then change accordingly?
Still many who don't want ICS, but I'd be interested to hear if anyone's rooted via this method and then successfully changed to GB.

Sounds good thanks for sharing..

the cwm screen blink and reset, they is a problem.
I need to use internal sd or external sd ?

This will trigger the yellow triangle?

GRACO said:
This will trigger the yellow triangle?
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Its not a kernel, so this will not give you yellow triangle.

Will work on 2.3.6 ?
I'm on official XWLA4.
If it does first i install the CWM.zip and then the SU-Installer-signed.zip ?

It still says "signature verification failed"
Any luck boys?
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My bad! Works fine...
For those who are still stuck, please flash the CWM first and then flash the SU Signed zip file...
This works on ICS as well...
Thanks mate, you ROCK!

Didnt work for me.
Tried to flash but both packages say signature verification failed...
Any solution to that?

angelossssss said:
Didnt work for me.
Tried to flash but both packages say signature verification failed...
Any solution to that?
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It only work on ICS, i will try to make it work for GB.

This is perfect! Almost too good to be true! Thanks!

I don't know what to do now

hello,
My device: tf101
running: Android Revolution HD-EeePad v3.0.0 (root)
I have these following issue in my tf101 :
1) after my install the custom rom the device auto boot in to Clockworkmod Recovery not in to the rom ( so i always press power button and - button and select the android logo to boot)
2) when i left device is auto shut down.
4) I can't update the Clockworkmod Recovery 3.1.0.1 (R3-240511-1908) to the new one.
I like to flash to last stock update and root device.
sorry of all these mess,

I have never done this, but I am sure you can use software on your PC to do a nandroid restore to full stock honeycomb. Then once you are stock use one of the root methods to reattain root and then upgrade to a ICS Rom. Research the development forum.

Can you nvflash?
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If you want to flash to completely stock, unrooted, just go to the ASUS Support site, download the firmware you want (ICS or HC 8.6.5.21). Unzip the file 1 time (it will still be a .zip) and put it on a microSD.
Go to CWM, install zip from card, choose the update.
It will overwrite CWM and go back to stock recovery, unrooted stock ICS or HC.
I saw GoodIntentions has a post around here somewhere with that info in it.
EDIT: Found it - [UNROOT]The easiest unrooting method

sfetaz said:
I have never done this, but I am sure you can use software on your PC to do a nandroid restore to full stock honeycomb. Then once you are stock use one of the root methods to reattain root and then upgrade to a ICS Rom. Research the development forum.
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I hope there is program like that
Backwardsblade said:
Can you nvflash?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app
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I don't think so.
I try but don't find the device
frederuco said:
If you want to flash to completely stock, unrooted, just go to the ASUS Support site, download the firmware you want (ICS or HC 8.6.5.21). Unzip the file 1 time (it will still be a .zip) and put it on a microSD.
Go to CWM, install zip from card, choose the update.
It will overwrite CWM and go back to stock recovery, unrooted stock ICS or HC.
I saw GoodIntentions has a post around here somewhere with that info in it.
EDIT: Found it - [UNROOT]The easiest unrooting method
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I try that many time
I get " installation aborted " (status 7)
I use: US_epad-user-9.2.1.11 & US_epad-user-8.6.5.21

1090t said:
I hope there is program like that
I don't think so.
I try but don't find the device
I try that many time
I get " installation aborted " (status 7)
I use: US_epad-user-9.2.1.11 & US_epad-user-8.6.5.21
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unzip first. inside another zip file.

goodintentions said:
unzip first. inside another zip file.
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Yah, i do that

.........................

why is the only rom i can install and work is the: Android Revolution HD ?!

1090t said:
why is the only rom i can install and work is the: Android Revolution HD ?!
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You have a very odd problem. I've never seen this problem before. They should all work.
The only other suggestion I can give is try installing the stock recovery, use it to flash in the stock honeycomb build, and upgrade to ICS from there.
Just follow the following instruction.
(1) Download the stock recovery and the honeycomb build from asus website.
stock recovery
(2) Flash stock recovery in with your CWM.
(3) Unzip the honeycomb firmware from asus ONCE and change the name of the zip you find inside to "EP101_SDUPDATE.zip"
(4) Restart the TF system. The firmware should install automatically with the stock recovery.
If it doesn't, tell me and we'll try something else.

1090t said:
hello,
My device: tf101
running: Android Revolution HD-EeePad v3.0.0 (root)
I have these following issue in my tf101 :
1) after my install the custom rom the device auto boot in to Clockworkmod Recovery not in to the rom ( so i always press power button and - button and select the android logo to boot)
2) when i left device is auto shut down.
4) I can't update the Clockworkmod Recovery 3.1.0.1 (R3-240511-1908) to the new one.
I like to flash to last stock update and root device.
sorry of all these mess,
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The problem is most likely with your CWM Recovery version 3.1.0.1
Replace it with this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446019 and try flashing the stock Asus ICS rom again.

goodintentions said:
You have a very odd problem. I've never seen this problem before. They should all work.
The only other suggestion I can give is try installing the stock recovery, use it to flash in the stock honeycomb build, and upgrade to ICS from there.
Just follow the following instruction.
(1) Download the stock recovery and the honeycomb build from asus website.
stock recovery
(2) Flash stock recovery in with your CWM.
(3) Unzip the honeycomb firmware from asus ONCE and change the name of the zip you find inside to "EP101_SDUPDATE.zip"
(4) Restart the TF system. The firmware should install automatically with the stock recovery.
If it doesn't, tell me and we'll try something else.
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it doesn't work i just wait there
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is that right why to boot in to rom (from cold-boot) ?
horndroid said:
The problem is most likely with your CWM Recovery version 3.1.0.1
Replace it with this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446019 and try flashing the stock Asus ICS rom again.
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I try many time with these the Recovery still same
even with the old version ..nothing

1090t said:
it doesn't work i just wait there
is that right why to boot in to rom (from cold-boot) ?
I try many time with these the Recovery still same
even with the old version ..nothing
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I will venture a guess that you are on CWM 5.5.0.4 installed using RomManager.
If so, you are experiencing a well established problem with a fairly easy solution.
Look at this thread and ask for help, if needed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530337
By the way, installing a stock recovery is almost always a bad option. Don't do that.
Good luck.

feisty_noodle said:
I will venture a guess that you are on CWM 5.5.0.4 installed using RomManager.
If so, you are experiencing a well established problem with a fairly easy solution.
Look at this thread and ask for help, if needed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530337
By the way, installing a stock recovery is almost always a bad option. Don't do that.
Good luck.
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This is not his problem. He clearly states he's on another CWM.
He's got some other weird problem... either that or he doesn't know how to do these things correctly. We're giving him advice assuming he knows how to do certain things correctly.

The op's problem is very similar to this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549062 which has been resolved.

goodintentions said:
This is not his problem. He clearly states he's on another CWM.
He's got some other weird problem... either that or he doesn't know how to do these things correctly. We're giving him advice assuming he knows how to do certain things correctly.
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You are right, I may have misinterpreted the OP.
Still, I think the solution is the same.
When the device boots into recovery and can be cold-booted into ROM, the most likely culprit is the 'boot-recovery' flag which is set in the /misc partition. When the system sees that upon boot, it goes straight into recovery.
It should be the recovery's job to blank out that flag at some point, but CWM 5.5.0.4 (and, perhaps this recovery the OP is using) does not do this.
So, the solution is to reset it with the 'echo ...' command (or blanking out the first few bytes of /dev/block/mmcblk0p3) in shell.
My suggestion is very conservative.

I'll gave try and let u know

when i connect to the computer nothing shows up
even the Asus sync don't found it
I'll gave try on Linux

any help

|Merruk| Kernel 2.5 install instructions / up to build #206 Okt. 2012

please do not spam this thread ! advanced users only ! no noob questions ! place them in other threads Q & A section !
below you see the menu of CWM, where you should "install a .zip-file from SD card"
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CWM Recovery as opposed to ASR = Android system recovery
this is about post ver. 2.0 Merruk kernel install pertaining to #4833
http://webchat.freenode.net/ and type: /join #galaxy_y to meet THE verY guYs on IRC text chat...
link list:
tagged Merruk main threads !!
#4833 Okt 7th release post , 2012 latest Developer Edition de luxe Version Build #206
#4820 Okt 7th instructions for #4833 and ext4-fs-converter ... pack attached
#3944 Sept. 24th MT-2.5 ver. Kernel, Developer Edition 4 build #164 ; #3944 instructions mostly apply for #4833 too
#4992 mai77 report & instructions on #4833
#4820 states: "If it is the first time you install merruk kernel, flash a working Merruk kernel like Pre-final 2.0 via Odin." (confirmed working!)
Okt 7th 2012, Developer Edition Deluxe Ver. Build 206 is an "all-in-one-file" release ! (kernel-ext4 converter, binary reset are integrated). The filename is still "Ext4_Converter-signed.zip" in #4833 even though it contains the kernel too, together with converter asf..
Additionally, you need an older kernel from #3944 (#3944 is MT-2.5 and confirmed working by mai77, like Ver. MT-2.0 "pre-final" kernel) to gain proper CWM as a prerequisite; this particular older kernel does not need ext4-fs but uses rfs instead ; flash as the PDA part in ODIN; only later do install #4833
files you need:
Elite version modules copy into /system/lib/modules on internal storage (optional download) : http://www.mediafire.com/?0qd2non3v...srl78g48u4y4d,ur7z8oy414u9aw9,5tdae1jatw2qfo1
Elite modules install zip: #4941 follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1383754&d=1349642823 does it AUTO mode , confirmedly; 1-EliteKernelModules.zip
#3944 prior kernel MT-2.5 build #164 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1349152&d=1348439120 (required!) pda.merruk.tar for ODIN
#4833 latest Developer Edition Deluxe Version kernel build #206 : http://www.mediafire.com/?c5nl1cf4cye6px4 Ext4_Converter-signed.zip
Doky's stock ROM (may not strictly be needed), see dev. section
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related note: I also tagged attached SGYbiCWM (click for release post) = KernelUpdate.zip and mai77-2.zip
KernelUpdate does not work under MT2.0 or whitexp1.0+ but mai77-2 does. the path /system/bin/dd was altered in the latter kernels. SGYbiCWM flashes a boot.img to SGY

HOW TO INTSTALL MT-2.5 latest , which is build #206 as of Oktober 2012
make sure you have the following 3 files:
1-EliteKernelModules.zip = module installer for CWM
Ext4_Converter-signed.zip = build #206 kernel installer & ext4-filesystem-converter, for CWM
pda.merruk.tar = build #164 kernel with integrated CWM, for to flash with ODIN
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1. install MT-2.5 build #164 with ODIN: flash pda.merruk.tar
2. in CWM: create a backup (for use in step 6. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL !)
3. install elite modules using zip in CWM
4. in CWM menu, choose to create "error report"
5. install latest kernel (use the "all in one"-file) build #206
6. CWM menu "restore advanced": restore system, data, cache but not kernel, from your backup data in step 2.
7. S7 = Step 7 = verify: look up "build #206" string in menu: settings --> about phone --> kernel version
8. optionally root your SGY
THIS WAY I SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED Kernel: MT-2.5 #206 "de luxe"
after 1. you may get FC and non rooted SGY for some odd reason (happened over here, carry on regardless ! )
so you better UNmark "reboot" in ODIN and go straight into CWM by holding UP+HOME+POWER combo, without even fully rebooting into AndroidOS.
Also, this saves time.
after 3. one gets stuck in boot logo, if step 6. is not being carried out, but CWM was still accessible. modules in place.
Only if you restore your backup in step 6. from step 2. you will be able to boot fully !
do step 5. and step 6. in one go ! do not reboot after step 5. !
in step 5. be prepared to be given instructions ("restart now!") which you may not want to follow. Instead of restarting, you should restore first, else you get stuck.
in step 5. the installer says Ver. 2.0 when it is Ver. 2.5, just a cosmetical thing.
optionally read this in case of trouble: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32530811&postcount=4991
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there is, however, a much simpler way to do it,
which is without ODIN. Also this is a fast way to rescue your system when it is screwed up. so keep these files on your SD card.
assuming that you are on stock ROM follow these steps:
1. install MT-2.0 build #103 with KernelUpdate-zip in CWM
2. in CWM: create a backup (for use in step 6. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL, cuz of partition delete in step 5. )
3. install elite modules using .zip-file in CWM
4. in CWM menu, choose to create "error report" (optional)
5. install latest kernel (use the "all in one"-file) build #206, then choose: advanced / reboot recovery
6. CWM menu "restore advanced": restore system, data, cache but not kernel, from your backup data in step 2. (NOT OPTIONAL!)
7. S7 = Step 7 = verify: look up "build #206" string in menu: settings --> about phone --> kernel version (optional)
8. optionally root your SGY
I tested it, it works like a charm !!
for this method you need these files:
boot.img out of Kernel-MT-2.0 .zip file (in post #1 in main Merruk thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1053569&d=1336694938 )
KernelUpdate.zip
madteam-CWM.zip (trusted old temporary CWM)
Kernel-MT2.5 #205 install & converter pack, see above
Elite-module-installer (like above)
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if you installed a "new" SGY system from scratch ( i.e. "factory data reset") or better, you may want to install 3 "essentials" in this proper order:
:laugh: 1. root the SGY with SuperUser.apk including latest binary with an UPDATE.ZIP inside "Android system recovery" // NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY UNDER MERRUK KERRNEL; MT2.5 comes pre-rooted (I suppose) !
:laugh: 2. run & install StEricsons's BUSYBOX offline-installer .apk (don't use the installer by JRummy16, because JRummy16's one is an ONline installer)
:laugh: 3. install Link2SD.apk, which needs both of the above as a prerequisite. Remember to prepare your SDcard with a secondary ext2-partition beforehand !
caveat emptor: to be perfectly honest: Link2SD was tested on stock ROM only by me. I cannot say for sure whether you have the same storage savings under MT2.5, but I will find out later.

report of build #206 tested app & software
* droidwall works 100%
* backup / restore in CWM works
* cpu tuner 100% working, all govs OK
* possibly unrelated: using MyPhoneExplorer 1.8.4 portable, refreshing the complete file list hung = won't finish ever, yet MPE rocks in #206
* possibly unrelated: KIES 2.0 kinda doesnt like the Y anymore under this kernel, but wtf is KIES 2.0 ... lol
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I used LC2 stock ROM and a single partition FAT32 SD card

a little bit complicated for a begginer but sure itll ve fine when i follow steps ryt ?
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I have a problem installing this kernel. After i flashed merruk(tar) via Odin, i cannot enter recovery. What happen?
I have flashed stock DXLF before I install Hyperion, but still i got the same problem. I got this same problem twice.

ErvinJohnEstrera said:
I have a problem installing this kernel. After i flashed merruk(tar) via Odin, i cannot enter recovery. What happen?
I have flashed stock DXLF before I install Hyperion, but still i got the same problem. I got this same problem twice.
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please join IRC channel mentioned in #1 . the above procedure should work in most cases, and it did in my case. ty. :highfive:

NICE Guide Sir. thank you for this. Joined IRC>:good::good:

hey thanks mai I got mine working. but mybe you should make the instruction cleaner. I put a lot of annotations when following your guides.
well atleast my kernel is showing [email protected]'s-Team #206
Just 1 question, when restoring you just need to select ONLY system, data and cache right. somewhat makes me think otherwise.
p/s: I think my governors is missing here...just only had 5 governor only.

got it workin in my brothers phone thanks a lot.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

@op..nice tut..
i used this method many times..
1) flash ext4conv
2) reboot recovery
3) flash any custom rom
4) flash merruk #206 deluxe
5) wipe data/cache
6) reboot and install modules

The_animaToR said:
@op..nice tut..
i used this method many times..
1) flash ext4conv
2) reboot recovery
3) flash any custom rom
4) flash merruk #206 deluxe
5) wipe data/cache
6) reboot and install modules
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when you flashed the PDA.merruk.tar?

The_animaToR said:
@op..nice tut..
i used this method many times..
1) flash ext4conv
2) reboot recovery
3) flash any custom rom
4) flash merruk #206 deluxe
5) wipe data/cache
6) reboot and install modules
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ccan i use this method even i'm from repencis rom and savie kernel.. i mean i'm not in merruk kernel before.

mai77 said:
please join IRC channel mentioned in #1 . the above procedure should work in most cases, and it did in my case. ty. :highfive:
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What do you mean IRC channel? Sorry for nooby question.
I dont have ext4 or any external storage. Should it work if i flash the ext4_converter? I dont have any stuff in sdcard like swap, ext3, ext4 blah blah blah. What will i do?

using deodex stock rom, flashed the a2sd darktremor after the kernel. quite fast...but keep rebooting by itself after certain period.
btw, I think it is better to post a step and explanation here rather than the IRC channel. Useful for future reference rather than have to keep asking the same question time after time.

it may even be possible to install #206 without ODIN.
install Ver. 2.0 kernel without ODIN, backup, install #206 kernel, restore
somebody might want to test that.

in a #206 system with ext4-fs, I used KernelUpdate to install the Ver.2.0 kernel --> stuck !
put back #206 kernel --> stuck !
so now I ran the #206 installer again. Once you converted to MT-2.5 #206, stock kernel won't work any longer either cuz of ext4 filesystem. lol.

>>>>><<<<<<
Thanks For this..
tough guy xD
ill do it tomorrow

The_animaToR said:
@op..nice tut..
i used this method many times..
1) flash ext4conv
2) reboot recovery
3) flash any custom rom
4) flash merruk #206 deluxe
5) wipe data/cache
6) reboot and install modules
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can some1 explain this? ext4conv = merruk #206 deluxe right?
clarify which is which. I want to try with creeds 3.5 ROM but didnt know which is when to flash the custom ROM.
what and when after which is what then? ¯\(º_o)/¯
and....what in the world does PDA.merruk.tar went to?
the governor as well....seems like pedobear steal half of it from my phone...need to flash what and when to get this and that governor which what?
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which a2sd method are working? a2sd darktremor? a2sd? a2sd+?
I didnt prefer link2sd because it really slow to load after boot. well you know the delay for the app to get root permission after another is really something.
please include link if available.

the instructions should be clear by now. which a2sd works ? find out and report back !! I sure dont know it.

Can someone give me 2.1 meruk tnx
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[SOLVED][HELP] Wrong rooting went down to boot fail (Pics and Video)

First of all I want to tell everybody I work as a WebDeveloper and designer. Last year I had rooted and changed my rom on HTC HD2 (to know i am not a newbie to this area) not a big deal. Me and my brother decided we can root our ACER ICONIA A500 because we.. just wanted it, but I guess we mess it up hard. Here is what we have done:
1.Find a SD card - Format it to FAT32 - Upload the GingerBreak.apk - USB Debugging (ON) - Original thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055354 - DIDNT WORKED
2.Format the SD card for second time on FAT32 and run the files on PC from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593 (ofcourse following all steps one-by-one) - and guess what -> IT DIDND WORKED
So we tought rooting for this device wont work, we have to try something else and I uploaded "update.zip" (this ZIP was from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633907 ) into my formatted SD card and run the tablet with Power btn and Vol- it started to load it everythig seemed OK till it restarted by itself and showed me this VIDEO
So where I am now?
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on the second pic it says "boot verified failed..."
The version before I bricked it was with Android 4.0.3
Kernel version: 2.6.39.4+
Image version: Acer _AV041_A500_RV03RC01_WW_GEN1
Build number: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1
P/N: FM.S14A0.00U
What can I do now?
EDIT: I've got it running back by putting stock "Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1" into SD card naming it update.zip and booting by Pwr btn and vol-
But Now... How to root it?

If u never root or unlock bootloader so maybe your a500 still on hc bootloader n u just doing upgrade it into ics rom woth hc bootloader with unsigned version update. Zip,maybe u can find how to push the honeycomb rom update. Zip into root of sdcard using adb and doing flash again pwr+vol -
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oregorn said:
But Now... How to root it?
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Go to the dev section.
a. NVFlash Unlocked Bootloader
b. Install CWM recovery
c. Flash a rooted ROM

Moscow Desire said:
Go to the dev section.
a. NVFlash Unlocked Bootloader
b. Install CWM recovery
c. Flash a rooted ROM
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This is like step 1 then step 2 or just three different methods I can get my tablet rooted?
Could you please help me with some links? Thank you

oregorn said:
Thats the options like step 1 step 2 or just methods i can get root?
Could you please help me with some links? Thank you
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The ONLY way to get root with full system RW, is to go to this thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
There are several ways to do this (unlocked bootloader and CWM) You HAVE to do the bootloader, and you HAVE to install a CWM. And you HAVE to install a pre-rooted rom. The thread offers different methods to do this via an application run from PC.
Root, is just allowing access to view the hidden system files. Most root apps, demand to do writes to the /system. Example, is SU. It does remounts so it can install SU binaries. Just having the Superuser app doesn't mean anything without /system RW. And the only way you get that, is by running an insecure kernel. And the only way you get an insecure kernel on ICS/JB, is via CWM. And of course the only way all this works, is via unlocked bootloader.
That's why we have the package in that link.
You "might" get by with doing the bootloader and CWM. Afterwards, Flash one of the kernels in the dev section (just look), then install SU and Busy Box from the market. This might probably keep your current rom intact. Or, just install a custom rom.

Ok. I think I unlocked my bootloader successfully. But I find it difficult to actually Install CWM recovery! I know that i have to have root before installing CWM recovery actually, am I right?
These are videos from what happens when I launch the tablet on normally and with vol + & -
tinypic.com/player.php?v=33u4lzo&s=5 - Normally
tinypic.com/player.php?v=2cy41fq&s=5 - Vol-
tinypic.com/player.php?v=2s82zdj&s=5 - Vol+
Question: What is full system RW ?
I even dont know how to flash a kernel.
It may be hard, but I will keep trying till its done.

oregorn said:
Ok. I think I unlocked my bootloader successfully. But I find it difficult to actually Install CWM recovery! I know that i have to have root before installing CWM recovery actually, am I right?
These are videos from what happens when I launch the tablet on normally and with vol + & -
tinypic.com/player.php?v=33u4lzo&s=5 - Normally
tinypic.com/player.php?v=2cy41fq&s=5 - Vol-
tinypic.com/player.php?v=2s82zdj&s=5 - Vol+
Question: What is full system RW ?
I even dont know how to flash a kernel.
It may be hard, but I will keep trying till its done.
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Can't see anything from yr links for some reason BUT to clarify.
No you are not right!
If you want root to install a recovery, it doesn't work like that with the acer, you must unlock the bootloader.
The unlocked bootloader AND custom recovery are 1 package - if the flash is successful you will already have cwm.
The link Moscow provided you with gives you everything you need.
Which ever method you choose (manual nvflash or auto tools) you must follow each step to the letter!!!
Run the bootloader package again.
Choose yr recovery.
Flash.
Boot DIRECTLY to recovery.
Wipe data/media and cache
Flash yr rom
Reboot.
Done.
If you really only want r/w access use blackthund3r's ICSRoot tool...in the link Moscow posted.
Also if you are on stock rom be sure to read that post regsrding boot.p file.
All of this information is in that post, please take some time to read thru it so u know exactly what is involved. ...if u need further help there are guides in my sig as well.
dibb
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dibb_nz said:
Run the bootloader package again.
Choose yr recovery.
Flash.
Boot DIRECTLY to recovery.
Wipe data/media and cache
Flash yr rom
Reboot.
Done.
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This is the word i was missing all time.
What i have done?
Installed TWRP, Wiped off SYSTEM,Factory, Dalvik Cache, Cache and finally installed stock rom with full root.

[Q] Rooted, but stock rom with custom recovery. Can't install OTA 4.3?

I keep getting notification that 4.3 is downloaded, but I cant seem to install it with my custom recovery mod. Do I need to do it a different way?
Thanks all.

m374llic4 said:
I keep getting notification that 4.3 is downloaded, but I cant seem to install it with my custom recovery mod. Do I need to do it a different way?
Thanks all.
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theres numerous info on this already but im feeling helpful
answer a few questions please:
cwm or twrp?
any modifications tu build.prop? ( this would include the fix to enable LTE)
stock kernel?
stock radio?

I'll jump in as op has gone awol.
Stock everything bar unlocked and rooted twrp
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uploder said:
theres numerous info on this already but im feeling helpful
answer a few questions please:
cwm or twrp?
any modifications tu build.prop? ( this would include the fix to enable LTE)
stock kernel?
stock radio?
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Sorry, have been busy at work.
CWM 6.0.2.3
Only modification besides running the SU app is I just recently installed the .33 modem with the sound fix for 4g. Stock kernel.

m374llic4 said:
Sorry, have been busy at work.
CWM 6.0.2.3
Only modification besides running the SU app is I just recently installed the .33 modem with the sound fix for 4g. Stock kernel.
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I'm in the same boat. I'm running stock 4.2.2. ROM. Rooted, CWM 6.0.3.5, and I installed the AIO LTE .zip (I can't remember if I'm currently on the .33 or .27 radio). I received the 4.3 update OTA and just tried to install. I put me in CWM and asked me if I want to "install unkown zip" . I assumed that was the OTA update and selected yes. It seemed to do the install and reboot. However, I'm still on 4.2.2. Stranger still, when check for updates, it says I'm current.

SHPhone said:
I'm in the same boat. I'm running stock 4.2.2. ROM. Rooted, CWM 6.0.3.5, and I installed the AIO LTE .zip (I can't remember if I'm currently on the .33 or .27 radio). I received the 4.3 update OTA and just tried to install. I put me in CWM and asked me if I want to "install unkown zip" . I assumed that was the OTA update and selected yes. It seemed to do the install and reboot. However, I'm still on 4.2.2. Stranger still, when check for updates, it says I'm current.
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The OTA won't install with a non-stock radio (I think) & the AIO flashable makes changes to the build.prop which will also prevent the OTA from installing.

3rdstring said:
The OTA won't install with a non-stock radio (I think) & the AIO flashable makes changes to the build.prop which will also prevent the OTA from installing.
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Bingo! The AIO enabler does in fact make changes to your build prop which will cause the update to fail every time. Here's what I did. Flashed the stock 4.2.2 boot and system imgs via fastboot.(used the toolkit ) after which I manually flashed the stock radio (.48) and stock kernel. It worked after that. Gimmie a few and I'll link the files needed.
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ok here they are. of course before you do anything make a nandroid backup just incase.
stock kernel, and image are here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848
you want to download the stock 4.2.2 image and extract the boot and system imgs to be flashed via fastboot.
also since my initial ota failed and I didnt want to wait for my phone to get it again I just downloaded the stock 4.3 image.
its the first link "4.3-JWR66V-from-4.2.2 JDQ39"
stock radio is here. you want .48 and you just flash in cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087227
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almost forgot. after you flash the 4.3 upgrade you also need to flash the latest superuser in cwm. after that once you reboot cwm will ask if you want to disable recovery flash. select yes

uploder said:
almost forgot. after you flash the 4.3 upgrade you also need to flash the latest superuser in cwm. after that once you reboot cwm will ask if you want to disable recovery flash. select yes
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you mean select No

ksilver89 said:
you mean select No
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I mean yes. disable recovery flash so he keeps cwm. but if he wanted stock recovery then he'd select no

uploder said:
I mean yes. disable recovery flash so he keeps cwm. but if he wanted stock recovery then he'd select no
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That way he'd lose root, right? or they have not using install-recovery.sh to root anymore?

Just re root again after