I have spent the better part of 3 days on these forums. Tried Super1Click to no avail then followed instructions as in the Noob Guide and everything looked good.
The phone found the update.zip file, did the whole reinstalling pkgs thing and rebooted.
But I can't find the superuser icon and when I downloaded Titanium backup it said I was not rooted.
I have the 959 UVj16 with Eclair 2.1
I would greatly appreciate some assistance. I honestly spent untold hours trying to find the answer before I asked.
Why go through all that. Just use z4root found here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/12OzPNJZ/z4root130.htm
Download from your phone.installs like a normal apk app and open and click root. Installs root and then all done.simple!
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That link says not valid on phone but I can download to PC, where do I put it so that it will install?
1. should I remove uninstall.zip first from previous try
2. do I need to do anything with this file, ie. move from downloads to somewhere else?
nevermind, downloading from softpedia.
One click simple! Worked perfectly, thanks a million!!
did you rename the update.zip file? If you did, you shouldn't have.
You just had to place the file on your sd card.
yeah, OP PM me what didnt work on the noob guide.... please explain everything you did. There is no reason that file I uploaded should not work just fine. I need to make certain for others though (nobody else has said anything to me with an issue).
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k im trying to root my eris iv read alot of forms about it .iwant to do the Application] Eris Master Application [R00T] - xda-developers .i downloaded the full ema im just not shore were the folder goes do i unzip it there is a folder thats say ema files
skd05 said:
k im trying to root my eris iv read alot of forms about it .iwant to do the Application] Eris Master Application [R00T] - xda-developers .i downloaded the full ema im just not shore were the folder goes do i unzip it there is a folder thats say ema files
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thank you for considering using my application. if you would like to post in my thread, that way you will get the most help from those that are following it, or have already done it, that would be most beneficial for you.
however,
if you want me to walk you threw it, you can hop on the irc channel irc.zifnab06.net channel: #erisroothelp and i am almost always there.
or,
just extract the ema_full folder to wherever you want, my app is dynamic and doest care where you put it. then grab the update file that is up there as well, and replace the old application file with the new one. make sure you have .net 4 installed. i have a download for that as well in my thread. grab the drivers download from my thread and extract those to your desktop. then follow the instructions in my thread for installing those drivers for your phone on your pc. after all that is done, then just start up the app. run backup apps, then follow the root steps 1 - 3, and make sure you read and follow all directions.
where did you get the evil eris 2.0
whojabacod said:
where did you get the evil eris 2.0
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He was one of the lucky few to get the beta!
Not sure about about the free version, but I know the paid version of Titanium Backup has the option to create an "update.zip" file which I had assumed would have been able to be flashed from recovery. I tried and it didn't worked because it complained about not being signed. I know I should have thought of that, but it occurred to me I have no idea about how to properly sign a zip file. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
check thread # 709117 on xda-developers.com
I'm new and wasn't allowed to post the link, even though it was not an "outside link"... don't know why, but anyway, its on-topic to update.zip
gospodinwizard said:
Not sure about about the free version, but I know the paid version of Titanium Backup has the option to create an "update.zip" file which I had assumed would have been able to be flashed from recovery. I tried and it didn't worked because it complained about not being signed. I know I should have thought of that, but it occurred to me I have no idea about how to properly sign a zip file. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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I know that the HTC android kitchen has a tool for signing. It's somewhere in the Android dev general or software thread
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As previous Title says...
Did you check thread # 709117 on xda-developers.com?
Thanks for the tip about the thread. No, I had not seen it but have already pretty much got the info contained therein thru email I've been exchanging with the app dev. At present, it seems his update-script does not play nicely with A2SD.
Can't post in the Dev section yet. That's what I get for trolling around since you guys showed me how to root my OG Droid. Thanks, btw.
Now, I'm trying to root my Tbolt, and when I click on the downgrade RUU file to see the contents it says the file is invalid. So, then I tried to extract it, to see what would happen, but same message.
I also downloaded the exploits.zip and the final PG05IMG.zip and was able to view both their contents. Plus, I had to extract the exploits file to the SDK directory, and it worked fine.
So, I then downloaded from all three mirrors, but same result. And then I went to the rom.galaxysense.com site and downloaded from there, but same result. Am I the only one having retarditis? Is the file jacked, or just run-of-the-mill incompetence on my part???
Thanks to whomever takes the time to help out. And thanks for all the help everyone puts out there for the rest of us.
I am confused by your massive amount of words in this post. You need to say maybe, 20 things total.
First, you don't need to open anything, you simply need to put the ZIP onto your SD card and reboot into Hboot.
The only ZIP you need to unzip is the exploit.zip.
I don't need to extract them, I get that. I was looking in the zip files out of curiosity, but when the one file said it was an invalid file type I didn't want to put it on my SD card. That's closer to 20 words, hope that makes sense.
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I don't need to extract them, I get that. I was looking in the zip files out of curiosity, but when the one file said it was an invalid file type I didn't want to put it on my SD card. That's closer to 20 words, hope that makes sense.
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haha, I was feeling like being a smart ass. The RUU needs to be renamed to PG05IMG.ZIP and put on the sd card, then you need to reboot into bootloader.
Also to add, I came into the problem where I renamed to PG05IMG.zip It was already zipped so just had to name it PG05IMG Then it worked for me.
Thanks for the help. I guess no one understood what I was saying, but since no one else has mentioned the file being corrupted I guess I'll use it and hope for the best.
That's why I mentioned that the other two zip files would let me look at their contents, but the third one said invalid file type. I thought it was clear, but my bad...
Either way, here's another post towards getting out of noob post restrictions!
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Thanks for the help. I guess no one understood what I was saying, but since no one else has mentioned the file being corrupted I guess I'll use it and hope for the best.
That's why I mentioned that the other two zip files would let me look at their contents, but the third one said invalid file type. I thought it was clear, but my bad...
Either way, here's another post towards getting out of noob post restrictions!
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I'm pretty sure that the RUU downgrade is not something you can open. Just make sure the checksum is valid and you're good to go.
I had tried to flash the RUU after I first rooted becuase I was having location issues. It would check the PG05IMG.ZIP and go back to the Hboot screen. I had flashed another rom so I didn't mess with it any further.
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Thanks for the help. I guess no one understood what I was saying, but since no one else has mentioned the file being corrupted I guess I'll use it and hope for the best.
That's why I mentioned that the other two zip files would let me look at their contents, but the third one said invalid file type. I thought it was clear, but my bad...
Either way, here's another post towards getting out of noob post restrictions!
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Finally! I've been looking through threads forever in search of this very issue. I was all set on rooting last night, and just like you, the Mecha_RUU file wouldn't unzip, said it was invalid, etc. I stopped right there out of fear that I'd get burned pressing on with one of the key files "broken." Have you rooted since with no trouble?
The best thing to always do is get an MD5 sum for the file and compare it to the root post. I have rooted my thunderbolt twice now and never had a problem.
If the md5sum is correct then you should be fine. Also remember in Windows, it hides the extensions. So when you rename your files do not add the extension as it is already there.
You can show the extensions by changing the folder settings.
Downgrade wont flash
1) Power down phone
2) Power up phone holding volume down
3)No option to upgrade just starts checking files
4) Third check is the downgrade file, starts loading
5) Fails because the file is Older than the main
Ive seen other threads touch on this but no one answer it. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Also I have already updated to the 7/8/11 OTA.
Thanks,
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1) Power down phone
2) Power up phone holding volume down
3)No option to upgrade just starts checking files
4) Third check is the downgrade file, starts loading
5) Fails because the file is Older than the main
Ive seen other threads touch on this but no one answer it. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Also I have already updated to the 7/8/11 OTA.
Thanks,
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as in "MAIN VERSION HIGHER" error while flashing?
Not sure what exactly you are trying to do but read this post where it discusses about getting that error.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008824
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as in "MAIN VERSION HIGHER" error while flashing?
Not sure what exactly you are trying to do but read this post where it discusses about getting that error.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008824
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I appreciate the thread link. That's exactly the error I'm getting. Problem is I'm supposed to downgrade to obtain root ( or at least that's one of the steps). I have downloaded this downgrade file from multiple links and verified its the correct one to use in this step and I always receive the "main version higher" issue. Should I be using a different file to downgrade or is this no longer an option for root since the 7/8/11 ota?
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Interesting..
I wiped everything ADB and Thunderbolt related from my PC.
Then I downloaded the easy root from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005292&highlight=easyroot
Then I downloaded and opened the pdf instructions on the same page.
Then I followed the written directions to a T!
Worked like a charm. Steps 1, 2, and 3 hung up and had to be done multiple times but I finally got through it. Some other links if found with this same method were misleading as to doing the steps over again but he accounted for this in his pdf instructions and if you follow it to the letter you should be good.
OK, i really did look n im just more confused so feel free to tell me how too inexperienced i am to be trying "all things root" as long as u follow that w/ the answer.
So i want to install "setCPU" zip file from this site cuz i dont currantly have a bank account (long story-cash,fine-debit/credit,no) so i assumed i could treat it just like an upgrade (thru CWM) but apparently not so... i checked but posts all seemed to be 4 non-root? Or for GAPPS? SDK? apk files-android package...?(is that the same as zip...or similar? ...GAPPS?...google apps maybe? im so lost i'd have to do a weeks worth of researsh b4 i get results...
Orrr, i could ask u guys n get results n knowledge simultaneously...this suits me better as ive allways learned by asking exhaustive questions coupled w/ research, So... how can i achieve this?
Oh i did see 1 post where it said to un-zip n place on sd n open w a file mgr. but i had already tried this. i tried to open w/ appInstaller, but it couldn't be found. Why cant i treat as upgrade? is there any particular place on sd card to put it? Is the "read me" me file necessary? should i place both files in folder?
[also do i really need to subscribe to my ow threads to be saved? why arent my posts auto-saved as in other sites or are they?where? ....u guys must hate me]
You are over-complicating things. You just have to first unzip the file to access the APK, then install it as you would any other application. No updating/flashing/whatever required. I used Astro file explorer to unzip it and then again to install it after downloading it to my TBolt. I'm sure other file explorers have the same capabilities.
You do know SetCPU is free for xda members right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419
CRAAAAP! im sorry all i had to do was read!!!! in my defence other "read me" files have seemed to say absolutely nothing. please dont ban me yet... i'll get btr
yeah thanks really i tried all of that but this is how dumb i am: 1st all i had to do was open and read 2nd when i figured out wat to do the hard way cuz i wouldnt read, i had my phone plugged in to PC so app intaller couldnt read it duh.. thnks 4 responding tho
k so i installed then uninstalled so i could try something new. Does anyone know how to do this maually as im trying to be more knowledgeable n resourceful. i got to the part where i have to "navigate to the directory where the setcpu.apk is found" and type in command line to install... and im lost.
how do i navigate anywhere? all i can do is type. after i type "adb devices" a bunch of script pops up w/ my device info but no "setcpu.apk." above.
I read the 1st post but your kinda getting me lost. I have a couple questions.
1. What are you trying to do?
2. Why is there a zip?
3. Are you trying to install setcpu?
If you're trying to install setcpu click on the link I gave you a couple post up. The link will direct you to a post where SetCPU is free and in an apk format. Download the apk onto your phone and install it using whatever file explorer you want to use. Open the file explorer and find the SetCPU apk and install it. FYI If you are not rooted SetCPU will not work. You must hit menu, setting, applications, and allow (check) unknown sources.
no i figured it out. it was a zip file w/ apk n directions i didnt bother to read cuz i thought it was just credits or watever. i was do'n everything right but my file manager wasnt reading anything at the time (i was so frustated that i prob. had phone plugged in to PC n just didnt realize) cuz it worked later...
NOW i want to do it the hard way... i KNOW- stupid but i gotta start somewhere. i cant find the directory where setcpu is located in ADB but i'll figure it out. Suggestions welcome but its certainly not pressing im just OCD thanks 4 all the help
anyway your way wouldve been much easier. i guess i missed the link earlier
You've gotta put the apk in the platform-tools folder. Mine would be C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools. To navigate adb to that folder I type cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools in command prompt. Hey you know there's a "ADB for dummies" thread, right? LOL I used it when I first learned. Here's another adb tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
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Awesome thanks. No I didn't know that. I love u guys. Thanks. Gimme a few. I'll b bak w, plenty more questions,gotta keep ya'll on ur toes
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How do I get cool transparent widgets shown in the examples for the theme w power widget? I have LP plus but then I lose the custom dock.
Edit:I just checked n the LP widgets aren't the same any way. Yet am I missing?
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Ok.to install "setCPU" I did Wut was suggested above. After I type the 1st command it repeats the "sdk" directory (i think its called) bak to me n on that line I typed:
"adb install setcpu.apk"
Then it says:
"can't find 'setcpu.apk' to install.
I have the .apk (unzipped) file in the "platform-tools" folder. Wut am I do n wrong?
see the below link, might be helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419
I keep reading in threads to check md5sums before doing anything. Would someone care to explain why and how to go about doing so? Is this to be done prior to installing a ROM?
Just trying to get a better understanding of things.
Figured it out before someone gave me the old spoon fed line.
Anyway for those of you that might be a bit confused like myself here is a link to a md5 checker.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/MD5-Checker.shtml
Run exe. after unzipping.
search for file you want checked
Good to go
Guess i've been fairly lucky up till now considering i have never performed this step prior to installing anything.
you can also go to the market and download an app called ManD5....it is also a md5sum checker...
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you can also go to the market and download an app called ManD5....it is also a md5sum checker...
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This is what I use - works great.
hogowner said:
you can also go to the market and download an app called ManD5....it is also a md5sum checker...
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I thought the idea was to check the file prior to putting it on your phone?
EDIT: Just tried that app and it works great. Thanks
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I thought the idea was to check the file prior to putting it on your phone?
EDIT: Just tried that app and it works great. Thanks
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The idea is to check it prior to actually installing it on the phone, not just before it is copied to the storage card. Theoretically, it could get corrupted at any point it is copied/moved/etc, so the ideal time to check is just prior to the step where you flash/install/reboot/whatever.
I actually just use Astro file explorer on my phone. You can look at the details of a file, and it will compute the md5 for it.
My favorite free shell extension for MDS - HashTab
Win & Mac versions.
Thanks for all this info peeps. Many people, including myself, are afraid to ask a stupid question at times.
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Thanks for all this info peeps. Many people, including myself, are afraid to ask a stupid question at times.
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I have asked plenty of stupid questions in the past...and I EXPECT to ask some in the future LOL
You can also do it in a command line (Terminal) just type
Code:
md5sum <path-to-file>/<file-name>
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The idea is to check it prior to actually installing it on the phone, not just before it is copied to the storage card. Theoretically, it could get corrupted at any point it is copied/moved/etc, so the ideal time to check is just prior to the step where you flash/install/reboot/whatever.
I actually just use Astro file explorer on my phone. You can look at the details of a file, and it will compute the md5 for it.
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I find it's easier to check on my PC after I D/l so I use TeraCopy when copying files. Copies then goes back and checks them.