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[Q] failing to root after OTA 2.2.1

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Prior to OTA 2.2.1 had my DX rooted for tethering, but forgot to unroot this week before finally running the update that VZn pushed out. Now when i try to root with any method i can find info on, the rageagainstthecage process gets me to a point where rooting stops. Using ADB shows the DX is connected but offline and the whole process just stops there. Rebooting the DX is the only way to start all over again with the same results. Have seen some posts that maybe the later OTA was different than the earlier one and thats why some are having rooting issues. btw, was using pc mode and debug enabled.
I Sure do miss that tethering!

DasNas said:
Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Prior to OTA 2.2.1 had my DX rooted for tethering, but forgot to unroot this week before finally running the update that VZn pushed out. Now when i try to root with any method i can find info on, the rageagainstthecage process gets me to a point where rooting stops. Using ADB shows the DX is connected but offline and the whole process just stops there. Rebooting the DX is the only way to start all over again with the same results. Have seen some posts that maybe the later OTA was different than the earlier one and thats why some are having rooting issues. btw, was using pc mode and debug enabled.
I Sure do miss that tethering!
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Find the APK file for Z4 root and give it a go that way or Superoneclick has always worked for me. Just make sure you have the latest drivers from Motorolla for your phone and PC OS. It's far easier then rageagainstthecage.

Thanks, some of the things I've tried... Z4 all 3 editions, they dont hang and run through as if there sucessful, but when the X reboots and i try running an app like root explorer. It says phone not rooted. Super1click gets stuck in a loop and using adb devices, shows device connected but offline. Rebooting phone is the only way out. I Just can't see what im missing here, other than I should have unrooted b4 the OTA update.

DasNas said:
Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Prior to OTA 2.2.1 had my DX rooted for tethering, but forgot to unroot this week before finally running the update that VZn pushed out. Now when i try to root with any method i can find info on, the rageagainstthecage process gets me to a point where rooting stops. Using ADB shows the DX is connected but offline and the whole process just stops there. Rebooting the DX is the only way to start all over again with the same results. Have seen some posts that maybe the later OTA was different than the earlier one and thats why some are having rooting issues. btw, was using pc mode and debug enabled.
I Sure do miss that tethering!
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There's been a coupe threads already started with your issue..I think there's one on the 3rd page called can't reroot after the ota update...find it and follow the directions..
Sent from my DROIDX

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction to find the right post. I have to admit it was a very different approach to finally being able to get RW access to the file system & then using a terminal emulator to delete the old Superuser.apk at 1st try i couldn't get rm superuser.apk to work (no such file or dir) then it hit me its case sesitive. 2nd try & it went away.
Finally rooted again & Tethered!
Android Life is Good Again!

DasNas said:
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction to find the right post. I have to admit it was a very different approach to finally being able to get RW access to the file system & then using a terminal emulator to delete the old Superuser.apk at 1st try i couldn't get rm superuser.apk to work (no such file or dir) then it hit me its case sesitive. 2nd try & it went away.
Finally rooted again & Tethered!
Android Life is Good Again!
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That's good..Enjoy
Sent from my DROIDX

[Q] Lost root after verizon update

So I installed the Verizon OTA update and now I seem to have lost root. I was rooted via Z4. Now when I click root, it just vibrates and nothing happens. I cant use rooted apps any more. The Superuser app is still present, though it doesnt do anything. Can I just do the oneclick root over the Z4? I really don't want to ruin the tab. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
* I am running stock rom.
Thanks

After any ROM update root has to be lost. On new ROMs z4root does not work, that is right. Try to find SuperOneClickv1.7_ShortFuse - it really works with latest updates. Put the package on your C:\ disk. Run executable with administrator rights, otherwise it will not work out. If you have any anti-virus running on PC - stop it before copying the package to disk, otherwise it will immediately kill one of the files in package (this one is not a virus!).
Hope this helps.

qmanager said:
After any ROM update root has to be lost. On new ROMs z4root does not work, that is right. Try to find SuperOneClickv1.7_ShortFuse - it really works with latest updates. Put the package on your C:\ disk. Run executable with administrator rights, otherwise it will not work out. If you have any anti-virus running on PC - stop it before copying the package to disk, otherwise it will immediately kill one of the files in package (this one is not a virus!).
Hope this helps.
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I also applied that update and lost root. z4root wouldn't work anymore, SuperOneClick did the trick! Thanks for the help!

DRTY said:
I also applied that update and lost root. z4root wouldn't work anymore, SuperOneClick did the trick! Thanks for the help!
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You are welcome!

Qman, thanks for you help. I did simply run the onerootclick app and it worked perfectly!

Hmm. Turned on USB debugging, ran SuperOneClick as admin but getting stuck as "Waiting for device......"

Soundchasr said:
Hmm. Turned on USB debugging, ran SuperOneClick as admin but getting stuck as "Waiting for device......"
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Did your PC detect the tab? Are drivers installed? Other people did this trick smoothly.

qmanager said:
Did your PC detect the tab? Are drivers installed? Other people did this trick smoothly.
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Funny you should mention that. Every other time, my pc would see it immediately. This time it isn't seeing it all.

Soundchasr said:
Funny you should mention that. Every other time, my pc would see it immediately. This time it isn't seeing it all.
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It is not so funny, many people just are trying rooting without drivers... Please see some details here, it may help probably

Where do I get the drivers and how do I install? I found SuperOneClick1.8ShortFuseDrivers but I'm not sure if that's it and how to install if it is.
Thanks.

It took a while but I finally found the drivers and was able to root successfully. However Titanium backup still says it can't get root access....
EDIT: I had debugging off. Works now.

I have been putting off doing the VGT update for fear of having to reroot or something else going wrong but I got sick of that pop up so I said what the hell and went for it. . . .
And I still have root. . .
But I am running just about stock everything, I have not found or seen any good reason to run a custom rom yet.
Now it there was a way to run CM7 I would love that!! I have that on my Evo and love how fast my phone is.
But to the point. . . Are we all getting the same update? Again I just did it and I have not lost root.

qmanager said:
After any ROM update root has to be lost. On new ROMs z4root does not work, that is right. Try to find SuperOneClickv1.7_ShortFuse - it really works with latest updates. Put the package on your C:\ disk. Run executable with administrator rights, otherwise it will not work out. If you have any anti-virus running on PC - stop it before copying the package to disk, otherwise it will immediately kill one of the files in package (this one is not a virus!).
Hope this helps.
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THANKS!!!! Worked like a charm.
I was previously rooted with Z4. I installed the "mandatory" Verizon update and of course lost root, Z4 and Superuser no longer worked. Found your post, tried it on my XP SP3 machine with no luck, kept coming up with daemon not running or something like that. Just now tried it on a Vista machine and it worked flawlessly. I did have to reboot for it to work, did not see that mentioned anywhere here, but after a reboot my apps that require rooting are once again working.

ucyifly said:
I did have to reboot for it to work, did not see that mentioned anywhere here, but after a reboot my apps that require rooting are once again working.
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It is not mentioned because it is considered to be done "by default" - after any system update a tablet must be rebooted...

[Q] Can not root Defy after update, Tried several methods

Hey,
My girlfriend has a Motorla Defy.
When she got it, i wanted to update it from 2.1 to at least 2.2 so foolish me, I went with the idea to see how the Stock 2.2.2 looks like, if it is good she can keep it, and just root it.
Well its not that nice, and now I can not root her phone.
I tried Z4. I tried SuperOneclick (more than one version ) I had usb debugging on, and I tried a manual method i found here on the forums (it basically contained adb usage, as of pushing the files, and then changing the permissions of the exploit and running it)
And now I am out of ideas, as I use Samsung Galaxy didnt think about problems with flashing another rom (anything can be done with Odin).
I want to put miui on her phone, but i dont see it possible without root.
Her software versions are :
system version
version.34.164.3.MB525.Retail.en.FR
model number:
MB525
Firmware version:
2.2.2
Baseband version:
EPU93_U_00.59.00
Kernel version:
[email protected]#1
BPflex version:
UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R
APflex version:
GAS_EMEA_USAJRDNFRYORTFR_P014
Build number:
3.4.2-164
I think motorola patched the rageagainstthecage exploit in that update. =/
Any idea how to get rid of this rom, where i can use the exploit?
Yea, I can not downgrade, since it was an official upgrade, probably not downgradable....
Any any any idea please?
Thank you in advance to you guys.

You can try gingerbreak or flash clockwork recovery through fastboot
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Try with psneuter.

Thanks
mpiekp said:
Try with psneuter.
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Hey, Thanks!
Well SuperOneClick uses the psneuter exploit now, the newer one that I tried also. And It also didn't work. =/

Weird, superoneclick worked when I updated to 2.2.2

Souldier_ said:
Hey, Thanks!
Well SuperOneClick uses the psneuter exploit now, the newer one that I tried also. And It also didn't work. =/
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Did you enabled "debug usb" mode?

You could reflash the rom and try to root afterwards. personaly i never had problems with rooting my defy.
i followed the steps from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913709

If you read....
carlo93 said:
Did you enabled "debug usb" mode?
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If you read my whole post, yes, I did enable debug mode during the whole process.

Did you use a "portal mode":
from SuperOneClick thread-
Make sure you DO NOT mount your SD card.

Yep
ants40 said:
Did you use a "portal mode":
from SuperOneClick thread-
Make sure you DO NOT mount your SD card.
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To be honest, I don't remember. But I suppose not mounting the SD card is to make it possible to copy the exploit on the phone. That I could do.
I wish my girlfriend still would be here. (We live on different continents...)
She is kinda lazy for these things, but ill make her try a few things out.
The portal mode -you referred to -, is the charge only mode, i suppose.
Maybe i will try to extract the newer exploit from SuperOneClick, and just do what i have to manually.....
This thing is very annoying. =/

i updated to 2.2.2,i found i had to use superoneclick twice and on the second time it rooted

Can you tell me.....
scottie1973 said:
i updated to 2.2.2,i found i had to use superoneclick twice and on the second time it rooted
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Can you tell me, which Superoneclick did you use, and how exactly? Oh, and which exploit?
Thank you in advance.

The "portal mode" is on the top of list (then connected USB, there 4 items - portal mode; charging; SD mount; none (if I remembered correct))

Souldier_ said:
Can you tell me, which Superoneclick did you use
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when I updated to 2.2.2, first I tried z4root - that didn't work. Then I tried SOC 1.9.1, it rooted OK, but failed on "not marked apps". After day or two there was v 1.9.5 and this do a job on "not market apps"

For me
ants40 said:
when I updated to 2.2.2, first I tried z4root - that didn't work. Then I tried SOC 1.9.1, it rooted OK, but failed on "not marked apps". After day or two there was v 1.9.5 and this do a job on "not market apps"
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For me SOC failed every version of it i tried. Z4 was trying but then exited, and nothing happened. Then I went on with pushing the files and the exploit onto the phone, and running the exploit by hand. Well, I didnt get root shell back there either, so I couldnt proceed. That is when I decided to open this topic.

I believe SuperOneClick has two exploits in it, this psneuter, and a certain 'rageagainstthecage'.
Did you try this one?

I used
daniel.galinkin said:
I believe SuperOneClick has two exploits in it, this psneuter, and a certain 'rageagainstthecage'.
Did you try this one?
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In SOC i used psneuter and everywhere else rageagainstthecage.

i used version 1.7 or 1.8 i have both downloaded,bit im sure i used 1.8

It is werid.
Today My friend bought a Motorola (with Chinese rom) and updated on the same way i did with my girlfriends mobile. Then I ran the SuperOneClick for him, and it did the trick for first try....... It is Weiiiird.

i've the same version and the same problem with rooting!! I'm triyng to root it from many hours with a lot of methods but nothing.
Has anyone rooot it and HOW?

Can't root after 6.2 firmware update

First time posting here and sadly I have a problem I need help with.
So I lost root access after the 6.2 update and I haven't been able to root again using Superoneclick root 2.3. I typed adb devices in command prompt and it came up with this:
48F2000600000001 offline
Superoneclick root 2.3 freezes after I try to root. Any ideas?

You can download the update version of SuperOneClick v2.3.1
SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Posted on December 4, 2011
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As promised:
Click here to download SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Let’s see if driver installation is a thing of the past now.
You’ll notice the file size has bumped up to 10mb. This is because the driver folder is now included with the latest (at the time of writing) ADB drivers from Google.
Enjoy!
Update: I have a 5mbit upload so at times the download queue may be full. You might have to be a bit patient with my server. If somebody would like to post a download, you can do so in the comments.
Update2: v2.3.1 is up (had to remove testing code that conflicted with XP systems)
Update3: Links are now mapped to a multiupload sharing. (My internet connection has been slowed ridiculously)
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Connet your Kindle Fire to your PC with USB line, keep it locked.
Run SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Click "Unroot" Button to unroot your KF.
Then click "Root" Button to reroot your device.
I met the same problem with you and I do this way to resolve it.
Also I install newer version of BusyBox if needed.

Superoneclick freezes instantly once I select root or unroot.

Darnit! superoneclick wont work on 6.2 update...any way to back down to 6.1?

6.3? Didnt know they had another update...I just checked and mine is still on 6.2

MayfairDROID said:
6.3? Didnt know they had another update...I just checked and mine is still on 6.2
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My bad...6.2 is what I am on, it updated from 6.1 to 6.2.

[XOOM2/XYBOARD][HOW TO] Motorola Xoom 2/Xyboard Everything Root and more!

XOOM2/Xyboard Everything root and more!
From 26/03/2014, I will no longer be updating this post as I no longer have the device and Motorola won't be upgrading the device further. Please instead of sending me PMs, go to the Q&A board or post your comment on this thread.
Note: This method will not work on Windows 8. Only Windows XP, Vista, 7, Linux and Mac OS X is supported.
Root Method - Honeycomb
1. Download the Windows version here, or the Linux/OSX version here.
2. Your Computer must have Motorola Drivers installed before rooting and connect your device with debugging on to your computer via USB. (Mac Users don't need drivers)
3. Extract the zip file from the download link, and run “run.bat” (on Windows) or “run.sh” from a terminal (on Linux/OSX)
4. Your device should reboot a few times during the process, don't worry.
5. Then you should see a finished message on the Root Method Window. At this point your device is safe to be removed from the computer.
7. As you are running Honeycomb if you are reading this then you should be receiving the ICS OTA soon. So lets backup your root so you can restore everything root after the upgrade (saves time). Download OTA Rootkeeper and backup root.
6. Well Done! You have root. Enjoy root and be safe.
Blog Post: Here
Root Method - Ice Cream Sandwich
1. Connect your Xoom2/Xyboard via USB to your Windows PC. Install Motorola Drivers from here.
2. Under Settings > Developer Options > Hit the "Enable USB Debugging" selection.
3. Download the Root Installer from here. (Says for Droid RAZR but also works on Xyboard and Xoom 2]
4. Unzip the download.
Bootstrap/Safestrap[Custom Recovery]
Waring: DO NOT proceed if you are inexperienced. bootstrap is messy and is only needed once we have ROMs cooking. All questions about the recovery ask in the developer thread.
1. Install the Bootstrap APK file.
2. Allow Superuser Powers.
3. Read the instructions which is displayed on the user interface.
5. You will now see a splashscreen after you reboot (before boot animation), here you can decide if you want to enter recovery or continue with boot.
-Method Under Constuction-
Unroot or temporary unroot
Temp Unroot - If you need to unroot for any reason and come back at any time, then install OTA Rootkeeper and then select the option "temp unroot). This will remove root without restarting and you can restore by a touch of a button.
Full remove of Root - If you want to complety remove root all together, if you need to send in your device for repair or trading your device. Install Ginger Unroot and continue with the onscreen instructions. This application has confirmed to work on the Xoom2/Xyboard.​

Doing it right now

Linux version has a wrong link or not uploaded yet

mdcykkk9 said:
Linux version has a wrong link or not uploaded yet
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Should be working now.

Thx is working now . i just made a donation to his paypal account. i hope for future support for the tablet .

Thanks, is good news. Now we just need that we have updates to fix bugs, and if it can be ics ...
This is worth a donation to continue the work.

édit : error, sorry, it's ok

Working well ! Thank you.
I rooted my Xoom 2 ME bought in France.
But I cannot update to 3.2.2 ???
My build 1.6.0_218.3-MZ607 ,current version 3.2

Would this work for Xoom 1 wi-fi version ?

ouatitw said:
Would this work for Xoom 1 wi-fi version ?
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This root method should work on all Motorola Devices running honeycomb or gingerbread. Try it out and see if it does
Sent from my Motorola Xoom 2

I did the US ICS update on My UK Xoom so im on 4.03 at the moment - i believe Motorola added some file which prevents me so far from rooting with the current one click programs ? so would it be safe to try this ?

ouatitw said:
I did the US ICS update on My UK Xoom so im on 4.03 at the moment - i believe Motorola added some file which prevents me so far from rooting with the current one click programs ? so would it be safe to try this ?
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The method is safe to try but Email Dan if you have any issues when rooting.

Thanks a lot Dan Rosenberg,
Suppose i root my device and if i need to use my warranty at later point of time.
Is there is anyway that i can hide Motorola that i have rooted my device.

luke.arran said:
The method is safe to try but Email Dan if you have any issues when rooting.
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I wouldn't email Dan, I'd post it here... Dan probably has more than enough things going on than to answer all rooting questions on here...
This root method very well may work on the Xoom with ICS, never hurts to try it. I don't see how you can't root with an existing method though, with the Xoom being fully unlockable and all...

Elysian893 said:
I don't see how you can't root with an existing method though, with the Xoom being fully unlockable and all...
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the thing is that maybe you can, but you might not want to Unlocking wipes all your data, apps, etc and also permanently sets a variable stating that your warranty is gone.
It might, for example, be desireable to create a backup of all your apps and data using titanium backup, which requires root, before unlocking your xoom.

Does this mean that more knowledgeable folks can create custom ROMs now, or does that still require an unlocked bootloader?

Trackz said:
Does this mean that more knowledgeable folks can create custom ROMs now, or does that still require an unlocked bootloader?
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No, we need to figure out a bootstrap for custom roms. No custom kernels.
Also, the method to fix adb remount is reset every other boot by the kernel, init.rc rebuilds local.prop on reboot as a failsafe and can't be changed without a custom kernel...

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luke.arran said:
This root method should work on all Motorola Devices running honeycomb or gingerbread. Try it out and see if it does
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Just to let you know this does not work on all Xoom models like you say. Here is my thread with my specs in it. I have tried it three times following the directions to a T and it never gets past;
"[*] Initiating Phase 1...
[*] This may take a few minutes, don't mind the buzzing."
I have now let it run for over an hour each time and it never goes any further and my Xoom is still not rooted. It did not even ever reboot on its own. Does anyone have any suggestions? If not I'll just use some threads 1 & 2, I got from a friend.
Thanks, InfiniteImmortal

llama-power said:
Unlocking wipes all your data, apps, etc
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Not this method. It is supposed to unlock and root motorola devices in 10 minutes without deleting any files. When I read about this on android police I was very excited as I never rooted because I only needed Superuser for my Xoom (never was interested in ROMs) and could never justify scraping everything just for this.
I tested the files here on a windows 7 machine... if I run from command at step 2. I get su permission denied. If I run the batch file I get "failed backup" loop after the device has been detected
tried the portable one click .exe found in "Motofail: Universal Motorola Android Root Tool (Portable)" works perfect on my bionic
obviously fails to remount as it does not include local.prop from step 5. so it's not working on xoom
This is the most awesome root utility I ever came along. It took something like 6 mins to root my phone without losing any files, if I can get it to run on my Xoom this will be just a dream come true!

Update: This root method does not support the Original Xoom. Confirmed by Dan.