DISCLAIMER:
No one is responsible if you brick your phone or it doesn't boot!
BIG CREDITS TO ZROICE FOR THE SCRIPT, OR THIS WOULDNT BE POSSIBLE.:
Video for the noobs(Thanks DiabeticSwag:
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO.
Before We Start:
- When I use the term "sdcard" that means the phones built in storage.
- If you are currently on MJ5 and want to restore,incase you made a mistake click here, CLICK HERE TO RESTORE PHONE TO MI9 IF YOU BRICKED MJ5
- VIDEO Tutorial is coming whenever codeman05 finishes it. He is my new partner in this.
Downloads-In Order:
- Download Kn0x0ut from this link,
- Download The second file you need (if flashing international base rom) from this link,
Extras:
-NOT required.Just extras, Att csc files
Requirements:
- Rooted Rom
- Busybox installed. Check by downloading the app in the playstore.
- Basic ADB knowledge
- Windows pc
THERE ARE 2 SETS OF INSTRUCTIONS, BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PER ROM BASE YOU WILL BE FLASHING!!
Installation:
Flashing T-Mobile Rom Instructions:
SAME AS DIRECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL ROM INSTRUCTIONS, BUT DONT DO STEPS 6-8.
Flashing International Rom Instructions:
MUST use Kn0x0ut 1.03.Link in beginning of this post.
1) Odin to a fresh start and root,NOT REQUIRED (any rooting firmware should work of course).
2) Download rom of choice
3) Copy & Extract Kn0x0ut 1.03 to /sdcard
3) Extract Rom and Copy "system" and "data" to /sdcard/kn0x0ut/ extract_files_here
4) Execute this
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cd /sdcard/kn0x0ut
sh kn0x0ut.sh new_rom
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5) Manually reboot
6) Copy "system" from "Fixforeverything" to /sdcard/kn0x0ut/extract_files_here
7) Execute this
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
cd /sdcard/kn0x0ut
sh kn0x0ut.sh install
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8) Manually reboot
After that, everything is working for me,except "Language & Input" in settings...which I will try fixing.
WIFI works
Contacts works
Camera works
Credits:
-Codeman05 for testing/code manager.
-KingRedHot for organizing this post.
-Original developer for script.
-Bri315317 for more testing
-Raiderman for wifi fix
-DiabeticSwag for video
IF YOUR WIFI WONT EVEN TURN ON, FOLLOW THIS :
Raiderman said:
Got it working......ficken A! These were my steps...
Started with Stock odin image
New_Rom SweetRom, from the international forum ( Had nothing working)
Installed fix (still nothing working)
New_Rom X-note (Wifi and NFC came alive, Camera FC)
Install fix again (Camera, wifi, nfc working. Contacts FC)
Opened playstore, and contacts started working again.
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Hmm seems legit. Think I'll wait for someone else to try it though. Would be nice to see some Roms float to the att forums
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Im thinking of building my own rom with this but I wanna confirm if I can port a t-mobile rom to our phone. Much faster.
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Until they figure out how to unlock the bootloader, you will never be able to flash any ROM to this phone regardless of the method since flashing a ROM requires irt to be flashed to the boot rom which also holds the bootloader and is currently locked tighter then Obamas death grip on the US.
Well we can actually modify system files its just the boot.img that we cant mess with. I have faith
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Hm. They are saying as long as you can mount the root directory writable this is an option....
We are waiting for the Safestrap to come out. Then we will flash
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But the more options avaliable the better. You never know, one of these workarounds may lead to a way to unlock the bootloader.
This might work if we run tb fixer right before trying this. Since it fixes the selinux flags.
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Someone within 14 day or who can recover a hard/soft brick be the hero and try it
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MrPlNK said:
Someone within 14 day or who can recover a hard/soft brick be the hero and try it
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That would be nice...
Solarenemy68 said:
Until they figure out how to unlock the bootloader, you will never be able to flash any ROM to this phone regardless of the method since flashing a ROM requires irt to be flashed to the boot rom which also holds the bootloader and is currently locked tighter then Obamas death grip on the US.
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Ha ha Obama sucks
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We'll never know at this rate. I dont have the balls to try it
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I'm still running MI9 and have the one click to go back if i need too. I am going for it! i have downloaded X Note an in process of copying it over to my SD card. Will report back shortly. Wish me luck!
Edit: 1st attempt ended up in boot loop with the script complaining of a lot of stuff not found. Will one click back and try again.
Edit 2: 2nd attempt was for the gold! now running Xnote 5.1 using the Kn0x0ut script with a few minor changes...
Do not try this if you are running MJ5!!!
Only attempt if you are able to One-click back to MI9!!!
1st Extract the kn0x0ut folder to your sdcard.
2nd Download rom and extract the data and system folder to the "put_files_here" folder
Launch ADB and allow it to connect to phone. USB debugging must be on
Enter the following in the console and grant SU permission when prompted on the device.
Code:
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount /system/ /system/
cd /sdcard/kn0x0ut
sh kn0x0ut.sh new_rom
Wait for finish, then manually reboot by holding the power button until it reboots.
Most likely you will need to enter your APN manually.
Please press thanks if this helped you!
One damn brave soul! Thanks a lot man. Wish i still had MJ5 could of done something to get a custom rom running. Can't do warranty exchange as i got Spigen glas.tr on it. Now I will need to explore my option on getting MJ5!
bri315317 said:
I'm still running MI9 and have the one click to go back if i need too. I am going for it! i have downloaded X Note an in process of copying it over to my SD card. Will report back shortly. Wish me luck!
Edit: 1st attempt ended up in boot loop with the script complaining of a lot of stuff not found. Will one click back and try again.
Edit 2: 2nd attempt was for the gold! now running Xnote 5.1 using the Kn0x0ut script with a few minor changes...
Do not try this if you are running MJ5!!!
Only attempt if you are able to One-click back to MI9!!!
1st Extract the kn0x0ut folder to your sdcard.
2nd Download rom and extract the data and system folder to the "put_files_here" folder
Launch ADB and allow it to connect to phone. USB debugging must be on
Enter the following in the console and grant SU permission when prompted on the device.
Code:
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount /system/ /system/
sh kn0x0ut.sh new_rom
Wait for finish, then manually reboot by holding the power button until it reboots.
Most likely you will need to enter your APN manually.
Please press thanks if this helped you!
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appdroid said:
One damn brave soul! Thanks a lot man. Wish i still had MJ5 could of done something to get a custom rom running. Can't do warranty exchange as i got Spigen glas.tr on it. Now I will need to explore my option on getting MJ5!
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You need to be on MI9
MJ5 would be very risky!!!
Anyone still running MI9 and has the one click files could try this with minimal danger i believe.
bri315317 said:
I'm still running MI9 and have the one click to go back if i need too. I am going for it! i have downloaded X Note an in process of copying it over to my SD card. Will report back shortly. Wish me luck!
Edit: 1st attempt ended up in boot loop with the script complaining of a lot of stuff not found. Will one click back and try again.
Edit 2: 2nd attempt was for the gold! now running Xnote 5.1 using the Kn0x0ut script with a few minor changes...
Do not try this if you are running MJ5!!!
Only attempt if you are able to One-click back to MI9!!!
1st Extract the kn0x0ut folder to your sdcard.
2nd Download rom and extract the data and system folder to the "put_files_here" folder
Launch ADB and allow it to connect to phone. USB debugging must be on
Enter the following in the console and grant SU permission when prompted on the device.
Code:
adb shell
su
stop
mount -o rw,remount /system/ /system/
sh kn0x0ut.sh new_rom
Wait for finish, then manually reboot by holding the power button until it reboots.
Most likely you will need to enter your APN manually.
Please press thanks if this helped you!
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So.......?
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---------- Post added at 07:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:14 AM ----------
Sorry quoted the wrong post.
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Told you guys, I have faith and it worked.
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Holy ****!! Nice. What do u mean running m19? I'm sorry I just got the note 3 to test. Thanks.
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zounduser said:
Holy ****!! Nice. What do u mean running m19? I'm sorry I just got the note 3 to test. Thanks.
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MI9 is the build version for the att version. Recently MJ5 was released and would be very risky to try this while on MJ5.
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Related
The Showcase is the Cellular South version of Fascinate and is very similar in structure to the Mesmerize. While it has been determined that the Mesmerize files work for the Showcase kernel and Clockworkmod, I was able to get jt1134 to compile the same files from a dump of my showcase. Attached is the kernel for clockworkmod as well as instructions for getting it installed. redbend_ua and zimage are located in the kernel_update folder of zip file.
You will also need to be rooted and have the sdk installed to use adb.
You will need to install redbend_ua first extract the zip file then;
Code:
adb push path/to/redbend_ua /sdcard/redbend_ua
then you need to make it executable
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /sdcard/redbend_ua
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
Take the zImage file and push it to the sd card.
Code:
adb push path/to/zImage /sdcard/zImage
Finally we need to flash the zImage
Code:
redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml8
Now you can download clockworkmod from market and install the fascinate version of recovery. When you get done you can then flash the attached zip and it will replace your stock phone kernel with the modded one giving access to bln and some other stuff.
Big thanks to jt1134 for taking the time to answer my questions and compile the kernel zip for my phone. Also props to thescorpion420 who I borrowed the installations steps from, since he already had it so well layed out in the mesmerize post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898
Thanks for the writeup! And thanks for the help, got this going on my Showcase a couple of days ago... very nice to have the ability to make backups!
Hey, sorry, I'm having some odd trouble with this and I was wondering if someone could help. When I attempt to push the file, I'm getting a "permission denied" error. Any idea how to fix this?
I had similar troubles when I did it... I used Root Explorer to move the files into the proper locations, and Terminal Emulator to run the commands.
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
ShadowDude said:
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
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the zImage file is in the kernel_update folder of the zip file... so open the zip file and extract it from there.
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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Pensacola06 said:
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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You lost vibrate after making some modification?
after flashing the above kernel
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Pensacola06 said:
after flashing the above kernel
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No problem with vibrate for me after flashing the kernel... did you make a backup?
Vibrate is working fine on mine.
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restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I am an idiot. I was reading "bml8" as "bm18." *facepalm* Thanks for the help!
Pensacola06 said:
restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I'm sure it will... that sounds like a hardware issue at this point
Has anyone tried flashing super clean rom for the mesmerize?I figure since the showcase and the mezmerize have a lot of similarities it might be possible but i dont want to brick it.
Flip260z said:
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
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I'm still getting the error:
failed on '/sdcard/redbend_ua' -Cross-device link
downloading Astro Free* right now to see if I can move it with that... Doesn't look like the FREE version will let me move or copy the file. I'm wondering if it will work if I buy Root Explorer
Well Root Explorer solved my issue. For some reason xbin had RO rights.. I flashed the Recovery now I'm installing ROM Manager to do a back up..
Finally finished my first back up..
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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add144 said:
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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there's now a vudoo kernel jt posted for the fascinate, mersmerize, showcase and it's smoking fast..
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
paullytinkle said:
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
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Essentially, you would download Terminal Emulator from the Android Market and run the commands in the terminal. Note that the files should be copied to your /sdcard/ first!
A little more info, since you're running it from the phone (and not adb shell) your first command will be: su. PM me if you need more help!
THIS THEME IS ONLY FOR THE BELL ATRIX. IT REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE A DEODEXED SYSTEM.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any softbricking that may happen to your device. I have tested it on my phone only.
I am releasing a Gingerbread theme I made for the Bell Atrix . Please let me know if you find any bugs that I haven't so far.
The next version will have the carrier removed from the notification bar, but for now its just invisible because of the black text.
Screenshots:
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Download:
CWM install zip (OLYEM U4 1.4.2):
BellGingerbread1.3-CWM.zip
Manual install files (OLYEM U4 1.4.2):
BellGingerbread-V1.3.zip
_________________________________________
Old Versions (Bell 0.37.4):
BellGingerbread-V1.2(with scripts).zip
Installation:
First you need to have deodexed your system files. This can be done by following the instructions in this thread:
[script][SCRIPT] OLYEM_U4 1.4.2 Telstra/Bell FULL Deodex for OLYEM 1.4.2
OR
[script] Deodexed files for Bell for Bell 0.37.4.
CWM
1. Download the CWM zip
2. Place the still compressed zip onto your SD card
3. Boot into recovery and install zip
Manual
1. Download the manual files package and extract it
2. Put the files from the install files directory in the root directory of your SD card
3. Run this code in ADB
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
cp -f /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework/
cp -f /sdcard/services.jar /system/framework/
cp -f /sdcard/blur-res.apk /system/framework/
sync
reboot
Uninstall:
For CWM method:
1. Download the CWM backup BellGingerbread1.3-CWM-BACKUP.zip
2. Follow instructions for CWM install but use the backup zip
For manual method:
1. Download backup files BackupFilesBell-OLYEM1.4.2.zip
2. Follow instructions from the manual install but use the backup files
For install script (V1.2 Only):
1. Run RESTORE.BAT
Extras:
Gingerbread Keyboard: [MOD] Gingerbread Keyboard on Atrix!
Nexus Boot Animation (Much better then the Telstra one):
1. Download the bootanimation.zip
2. Put the bootanimation.zip in the root directory of your SD card
3. Run this code in ADB
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
cp -f /sdcard/bootanimation.zip /system/media/
sync
reboot
Chnagelog:
1.3 (Newest Version)
- OLYEM U4 1.4.2 Support
- Darker notification pulldown
1.2
- Added transparent notification pulldown
- Removed lock screen animation
1.1
- Added Gingerbread animations
1.0
-Original Release
Cool, I like. Are you planning on maybe making a couple different themes too?
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Thank you soo much! I have been waiting for something to start happening with the bell atrix's.
3 requests which im not sure are possible...
-different animations
-gingerbread screen off animation (looks like turning of a tv)
-power controls in pulldown menu??
Keep it up. Gonna try this as soon as i get home. Im assuming there is a thread on how to deodex system.
For now I'm going to keep working on this theme, maybe I'll make more later. I'm adding animations in the next version which should be out soon, and I am looking into the power controls in the notifications menu. Unfortunately its not possible to get the shutoff animation, I liked it a lot on my Desire Z, but that was actually running gingerbread.
script please or CWM
would you be able to make a script for this theme or a CWM update.zip for easy installation thanks and keep up the good work. im so happy that someone is finally creating something for the bell atrix.
Silent8Strike said:
For now I'm going to keep working on this theme, maybe I'll make more later. I'm adding animations in the next version which should be out soon, and I am looking into the power controls in the notifications menu. Unfortunately its not possible to get the shutoff animation, I liked it a lot on my Desire Z, but that was actually running gingerbread.
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alright, i look forward to it
erik10002 said:
would you be able to make a script for this theme or a CWM update.zip for easy installation thanks and keep up the good work. im so happy that someone is finally creating something for the bell atrix.
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i don't know what the OP's plan are, but i'd be happy to throw together a script that can do this for everyone
i haven't messed around making CWM stuff yet, so i can't promise anything there, but probably later tonight i'll post a script that can do this
we need more devs like you guys. gives me confidence in the community. Keep up the good work.
raybond25 said:
i don't know what the OP's plan are, but i'd be happy to throw together a script that can do this for everyone
i haven't messed around making CWM stuff yet, so i can't promise anything there, but probably later tonight i'll post a script that can do this
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that would be awesome, i tried to do it through adb this morning but wasn't working for me and a script makes installing anything a heck of a lot easier.
also i have [THEME] Black Bar Bell. (Gingerbread) by toughbax on my phone, will there be any problems installing this over it?
thanks
Im gonna try the zip tonight. No rush but you think it will be up tonight?
erik10002 said:
that would be awesome, i tried to do it through adb this morning but wasn't working for me and a script makes installing anything a heck of a lot easier.
also i have [THEME] Black Bar Bell. (Gingerbread) by toughbax on my phone, will there be any problems installing this over it?
thanks
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No, there will be no problems installing over, because you completely replace both files that are used to create the other theme. The script will be up around 10 tonight probably, got a bunch of things to do at school tonight.
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blunted09 said:
Im gonna try the zip tonight. No rush but you think it will be up tonight?
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I won't upload a flashable .zip for use with cwm because I don't know how, maybe in the future, just not tonight. However, I will be uploading a .bat file later tonight around 10, so you will just be able to run that off of your pc.
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Awesome, I will wait for the bat file and try it tonight. Thanks again.
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I'll see what I can do about making a zip to flash in cwm tonight when I get home from work in a few hours.
Silent8Strike said:
I'll see what I can do about making a zip to flash in cwm tonight when I get home from work in a few hours.
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well, i just got a script working, and it makes a backup for the user too, i'm just about to make a recovery script that will restore the backup to the device, just in case the user doesn't like the theme, or if something happens to make it brick
i soft-bricked myself once because i made an absolutely retarded typo in my script the first time, and copied the files to the wrong directory, lmfao. that's fixed now obviously
raybond25 said:
well, i just got a script working, and it makes a backup for the user too, i'm just about to make a recovery script that will restore the backup to the device, just in case the user doesn't like the theme, or if something happens to make it brick
i soft-bricked myself once because i made an absolutely retarded typo in my script the first time, and copied the files to the wrong directory, lmfao. that's fixed now obviously
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ALL DONE - install script will create a backup of your current (soon to be old) theme before installing new theme. Restore script will re-install your old theme to your device.
MUST BE DEODEXED STILL, JUST BECAUSE ITS A SCRIPT DOESN'T CHANGE THAT.
*NOTE* if the script runs through and says "Device not found" under everything, its probably because USB debugging got interrupted. I ran into this a whole bunch of times, and ran into device not found a few, but whenever that happens, if you simply run the script again right after, it will work (has been replicated by myself).
If you run into any problems further than that easily fixable one, you're probably not deodexed and rooted. If you have further problems feel free to PM me.
with the new bell SBF that was leaked will this still work? thanks
raybond25 said:
ALL DONE - install script will create a backup of your current (soon to be old) theme before installing new theme. Restore script will re-install your old theme to your device.
MUST BE DEODEXED STILL, JUST BECAUSE ITS A SCRIPT DOESN'T CHANGE THAT.
*NOTE* if the script runs through and says "Device not found" under everything, its probably because USB debugging got interrupted. I ran into this a whole bunch of times, and ran into device not found a few, but whenever that happens, if you simply run the script again right after, it will work (has been replicated by myself).
If you run into any problems further than that easily fixable one, you're probably not deodexed and rooted. If you have further problems feel free to PM me.
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thanks man!! so where can i get the script from? i don't see any links
erik10002 said:
with the new bell SBF that was leaked will this still work? thanks
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to be honest i'm not sure about that .sbf
unless you've already flashed it and can confirm that it works, then i would recommend that your wait until it's confirmed.
also - this will work with the new .sbf provided we can get root for the new Bell firmware. i would suggest waiting until root is completed to update, just so you can keep adding mods like this to it.
and yes - this theme should work on the new sbf, if you're on it and have root access.
aliafi90 said:
thanks man!! so where can i get the script from? i don't see any links
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yeah, uploading now will edit this post with link in 2mins
EDIT: heres the link
Ok...first off i know this is not supposed to be in general discussion but as my new status will not let me reply to the relevant thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216131). I just wanted to share how I achieved root access (without a computer) by using bits of different advise from other users. I take no credit for any of this, I don't know any commands but I obviously have an idea of what they are trying to accomplish. Here goes:
First Step:
Download Superuser from market
Download Terminal Emulator from market
Download Dolphin HD browser
Navigate to the above linked thread in the Dolphin broswer and Download photon-torpedo.tar
Once all these are installed reboot your device.
Second Step:
From the terminal emulator enter commands pressing enter after each.
cd /tmp/
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar . (note the "space" and "period" at the end)
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar
/bin/tar xf photon-torpedo.tar
./photon-torpedo.sh (you will receive errors at this point, IGNORE)
./install-su.sh
Reboot your device
Third Step:
Run terminal emulator
Enter the command su
At this point it will ask for superuser rights and you are rooted.
*The reason for this thread is that I had to take bits from different responses and piece them together to get this to work. Hope this helps someone as I wanted give back to the community. Again...all credit goes to the original contributors.*
*Fixed typo*
*Theory - If you have a SD card installed when you download the file change the second command line to " cp /sdcard-ext/download/photon-torpedo.tar ." (note the "space" and "period" at the end)*
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/ folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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HondaCop said:
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
Moxxy22 said:
Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
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Ooppsss my bad then...
Sent from my MoPho...
cp means copy paste xf means unzip. Or something like that
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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redhatter said:
Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
Moxxy22 said:
Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17007727&postcount=268
Not exactly one shot but reduced steps.
bigbassbrent said:
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Good catch in the typo and im glad it worked out for you!
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Very nice! Never thought of an interanl root option. Thank you for your hard work and creativity
You are awesome, thank you. Worked like a charm. Way easier than all the other methods out right now.
Sent from my Photon Blaster.
is there any risk to brick my phone?
argentinito said:
is there any risk to brick my phone?
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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Moxxy22 said:
There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
argentinito said:
ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
argentinito said:
all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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Change the lines that say /tmp/ to /data/tmp/
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The Short Directions
download DroidX2_Root_2012.exe
(self extracting batch file)
watch the video By: Tomsgt
turn phone on
phone- enable usb debugging (menu/system settings/apps/developer options)
connect phone to pc
phone- change usb mode to charge only or pc mode (pull down from top notification bar
pc- start program, (click on DroidX2_Root_2012.exe)
just follow on screen instructions
these are the details, but most is click enter on keyboard
a file is pushed to your phone with adb
phone will reboot to fastboot, all you will see on phone is moto boot logo dualcore screen
click enter on pc
two files will be flashed to phone
phone will reboot
when it has completed reboot
click enter on pc
phone will reboot again
when phone has completed reboot
click enter on pc
files will be pushed to phone with adb
phone will reboot
phone will reboot to android recovery
press both volume buttons when you see ! in a triangle with android andy
wipe cache using volume buttons to scroll, select with power button
when complete, select reboot with power button
Done.
if you want to know more, see the other options, read info below
bhigham/beh and I have modified root method
based on New root method for stock 2.3.4 (621/622) found (Droid2, R2D2)
5 Options
a self extracting batch file Mirror: DevDB backup - 2021
regular batch file
linux/slitaz boot image file, (like ezSBF) Mirror: DevDB backup -2021
manual using adb/moto-fastboot
Voodoo method uses 2.3.4 sbf and other rooting method
I have tested and they work
Watch Video
By: Tomsgt
How this works
phifc said:
There's an exploit in loadpreinstall.sh. It compares md5 sum files of preinstalled apps and if they're different, copies the md5 to the local cache. The preinstall just has an empty file in app/ so it will parse the md5 for it. Instead of an md5 sum, it contains a local.prop that allows adb root shell. So the system thinks it's copying the md5sum to the cache when it bounces off the symlink and overwrites the /data/local.prop, giving adb root on next reboot
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Basic Instructions/steps for Batch files and Slitaz
first you need to be on 2.3.5/1.3.418
VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-200-18_1FF_01.sbf (not .zip) MD5 Sum: 2F746145401FA9E921C1DEC2339A473E
SBF and update.zip here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703640
moto drivers need to be installed (for batch root only)
turn phone on
enable usb debugging (system/apps/developer options)
connect to pc
change usb mode to charge only or pc mode
start program, see instructions specified with the option you chose
there are on screen instruction, but this is what will happen
a file is pushed to your phone with adb
phone will reboot to fastboot, all you will see on phone is moto boot logo dualcore screen
click enter
two files will be flashed to phone
phone will reboot
when it has completed reboot
click enter
phone will reboot
when phone has completed reboot
click enter
files will be pushed to phone with adb
phone will reboot
when phone has completed reboot
click enter
files will be pushed to phone with adb
phone will reboot to recovery
press both volume buttons when you see ! in a triangle with android andy
wipe cache using volume buttons to scroll, select with power button
when complete, select reboot with power button
Done.
when running the batch file or slitaz you may see these errors
rm failed for /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 no such file or directory
no root.img.gz no such file or directory
rm failed for /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 read only file system
that is fine, it will still work
and bsr/system recovery will be installed
Root DX2 2.3.5 batch file in self extracting exe
DroidX2_Root_2012.exe
download
double click on DroidX2_Root_2012.exe to start
follow onscreen instructions
note: first reboot, goes to a nonlabeled fastboot mode, all you will see is moto boot logo dualcore screen just click enter to flash files
Root DX2 2.3.5 batch file
DX2_Batchroot.7z
download file
extract with 7zip
double click on rootdx2.bat to start
follow onscreen instructions
note: first reboot, goes to a nonlabeled fastboot mode, all you will see is moto boot logo dualcore screen
slitaz boot img, like ezSBF
Droid2_D2G_DX_DX2-RootCD-2012.iso
has options for D2, D2G, DX, and DX2
1KDS said:
Don't let the word Linux scare you, this is just a cd you burn, nothing installs to your pc. Once you burn this CD you are ready to SBF flash anywhere you have a computer, no net connection needed to download any files.
This is an .iso file. It is a complete Linux operating system that you will download, burn to CD (or USB) then boot your pc from CD or USB, this allows your pc to reboot into a different operating system.
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1KDS said:
Instructions (Mac):
Download .iso
Use Disk Utility (built in) to burn iso file to a CD (instructions)
Shut computer down
Hold c key, push power and hold c until you see the Linux OS start
Hit enter at the yellow "boot baby... boot" screen
You will see yellow dots for 3-5 minutes then the script will start
Instructions (Windows):
Download .iso
Burn iso image to a disk (Instructions, Windows 7 - Vista and XP) or (Load to a USB flash drive)
Reboot PC
Hit F12 (sometimes F8 or esc) during boot to go to boot menu (possibly google search how to boot your specific pc from CDROM)
Select boot from CDROM (or USB if you used a flash drive)
Hit enter at the yellow "boot baby... boot" screen
You will see yellow dots for 3-5 minutes then the script will start
Live USB Instructions (Windows):
(Instructions from pendrivelinux.com)(thanks)
Download UNetBootin for Windows
Download your favorite Linux ISO
Double click the Unetbootin Executable to start the program
(1) Click the Diskimage radio box
(2) browse to select your ISO
(3) Set your target USB drive
(4) click OK to start the creation
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(6) During boot enter the boot menu and change USB to boot first, save and reboot.
(7) When booting from UNetbootin select SliTaz
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You will now be in the script and ready to flash.
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manual method may update this later
you need
moto-fastboot.exe not fastboot.exe found in batch files
adb files found in batch files
Petes root tools http://www.psouza4.com/Droid3/
root.img found in batch files
instructions
extract any .zip or .gz
move all files to same folder like C:root to make it easy
Enable USB debugging on phone
open command prompt
enter
Code:
cd/
cd c:root
adb shell rm /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 ( don't worry if you see an error)
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5
boot phone to fastboot
run commands
Code:
moto-fastboot.exe flash preinstall root.img
moto-fastboot.exe reboot
let phone boot complete, then reboot again (reboot just replaces the local.prop, but the old local.prop is still in memory, till second reboot)
command
Code:
adb shell
should give you a root prompt # (instead of $)
run petes root tools, zerg rush, or superoneclick
then you rooted
VooDoo Method
1 start with full stock 2.3.4/1.3.380,if you have rooted with anything other than Pete's Root Tools*, have altered/deleted stock file, or if you are already on 2.3.5/1.3.418 you have to SBF
SBF to full stock 2.3.4/1.3.380 (VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-150-30_1FF_01.sbf)
read How to SBF an X2, ezSBF DX2, and Common X2 Questions and Answers
if you don't want to lose data, don't wipe data (although it is recommended), unless you bootloop
if you bootloop you have no choice, but to wipe data via stock recovery see Common X2 Questions and Answers
2 Root with Pete's Root Tools
3 install Voodoo OTA Root Keeper, backup su, then temp unroot (keeps backup)
4 install update 2.3.5/1.3.418 , (Blur_Version.1.3.380.MB870.Verizon.en.US.zip)**
a via over the air or
b download, place in sd card root (not in a folder)
md5 B127D3AF93FD6A75C3A3D897C6D0FCD1
and install via stock recovery see Common X2 Questions and Answers
5 restore root with Voodoo
*zergrush may remove stock files, to root, causing update to fail
**updates are named by the version they are updating
md5 checksum windows / android
Magic MD5 Root 2.3.4 for D2, R2D2, D2G, DX and 2.3.5 for DX2 - Google Docs
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links: FAQs, Guides, Rooting, SBFs, ROMs... - Google Docs
updates
09 aug 12 added video
11 aug 12 edited name to magic md5, added voodoo links
16 Oct 12 new link to Pete's
09 Feb 2013 added clickable link to options files - Google Docs/ reworded some
12 March 2013 moved things around...
27 March 2015 converted thread to DevDB
16 Oct 2021 DevDB Archived new link
16 Oct 2021 Google links no longer working
XDA:DevDB Information
[Root] Droid X2 (MB870) - 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method, Tool/Utility for the Motorola Droid X2
Contributors
sd_shadow, bhigham, phifc, among others
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-03-27
Last Updated 2015-03-27
Thank christ, now hopefully some of those older 2.3.4 based roms can be updated. I've been wondering why this has taken so long, glad it's finally out.
They won't be upgraded to this kernel. All the cm based roms are going to stay at 2.3.4 as dzk has said he isn't going to update. And there is only one other currently new ROM and it's already at 2.3.5. Liberty and molten are no longer being developed so they aren't going anywhere.
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Maximinus I said:
They won't be upgraded to this kernel. All the cm based roms are going to stay at 2.3.4 as dzk has said he isn't going to update. And there is only one other currently new ROM and it's already at 2.3.5. Liberty and molten are no longer being developed so they aren't going anywhere.
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Well then, at least it will make installing Eclipse easier. No more SBF to 2.3.4, root, temp unroot, update, reroot. Now it should just be SBF 2.3.5, root. yay!
thanks for the guide!
Made a video of me doing this if you want to add it to op.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHVCOkFMYAE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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great, will do that
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I've been working on this for 2 days.
I SBF to 2.3.5, then use various methods listed to root it and flash Eclipse. However I lose root, and can't root again. When I try to root Eclipse, root can't be acquired, and no files can be pushed to /system/bin. One more try tonight, then I give up. I'm out of ideas. Can't update and carry root from 2.3.4 with RootKeeper since I don't have service.
Scur827 said:
I've been working on this for 2 days.
I SBF to 2.3.5, then use various methods listed to root it and flash Eclipse. However I lose root, and can't root again. When I try to root Eclipse, root can't be acquired, and no files can be pushed to /system/bin. One more try tonight, then I give up. I'm out of ideas. Can't update and carry root from 2.3.4 with RootKeeper since I don't have service.
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Use the stock recovery and flash the update from there. Don't need to get the ota. And use root keeper. The update can be found in the link on the op.
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haven't seen this problem, but
you could try removing root files, that are no longer needed
with terminal emulator or adb shell
su
rm /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/app/magic
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Tomsgt said:
Use the stock recovery and flash the update from there. Don't need to get the ota. And use root keeper. The update can be found in the link on the op.
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Nope. I can't update from recovery either. My phone is a bit off, I have a wholethread about it.
sd_shadow said:
haven't seen this problem, but
you could try removing root files, that are no longer needed
with terminal emulator or adb shell
su
rm /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/app/magic
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Nope, doesn't help. I'm going through the process manually using adb right now, at it seems to me that after flashing Eclipse the root.img I'm using isn't valid with Eclipse on 2.3.5. Specifically, here's what I'm doing and here's what's happening...
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 (no error)
adb reboot-bootloader (no error)
moto-fastboot flash preinstall root.img (sending 'reinstall'... okay, whiting 'preinstall'... okay)
moto-fastboot reboot (no error)
adb reboot (no error)
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system (mount: Operation not permitted)
So, I think the root image doesn't work with something, though I'm still noobish with it all. Maybe I'll try some different ones...
sd_shadow said:
haven't seen this problem, but
you could try removing root files, that are no longer needed
with terminal emulator or adb shell
su
rm /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/md5/magic.md5
rm /system/preinstall/app/magic
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The batch file already attempts to remove those files, right before rebooting into recovery to have the cache wiped. So unless something failed in the batch file, those files should already be deleted.
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Scur827 said:
Nope. I can't update from recovery either. My phone is a bit off, I have a wholethread about it.
Nope, doesn't help. I'm going through the process manually using adb right now, at it seems to me that after flashing Eclipse the root.img I'm using isn't valid with Eclipse on 2.3.5. Specifically, here's what I'm doing and here's what's happening...
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/preinstall_md5/magic.md5 (no error)
adb reboot-bootloader (no error)
moto-fastboot flash preinstall root.img (sending 'reinstall'... okay, whiting 'preinstall'... okay)
moto-fastboot reboot (no error)
adb reboot (no error)
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system (mount: Operation not permitted)
So, I think the root image doesn't work with something, though I'm still noobish with it all. Maybe I'll try some different ones...
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I have a thought on something that might work, but it will require a bit of work on your part. One of the steps in rooting batch file, is putting the local.prop file back to normal, which no longer gives adb root access.
If you are indeed able to root stock 2.3.5, then here is what I would suggest trying, (but I don't know if the local.prop file will get overwritten by flashing eclipse)
SBF to stock 2.3.5
Root stock 2.3.5 using any method that will work for you.
Install ES File manager
enable root permissions (up to root, root explorer, and possibly mount file system)
go to /data and open up local.prop (ES Note editor works well)
In the allow all adb line, change the 0 to 1, and save the file.
Reboot, and make sure that file still has 1 for allow all adb.
if so, try flashing eclipse, and see if adb shell has root access. If so, then you can push the necessary files to get root.
Don't know if this will work or not, as I am not sure of where the local.prop file actually comes from, so it might get regenerated. But, if you want to try it, you are welcome to.
I checked to see if local.prop would survive an sbf, and it does not, but I am not sure about with a custom rom.
Very good idea, I'll try it tonight.
Droid X2 > Rooted 2.3.45> Tapatalk
Problems getting it to work
Friends, Thanks for taking the time to post these instructions, I love these forums!
I have a question, I have tries to do this twice using the "Root DX2 2.3.5 batch file in self extracting exe"
But have had no luck, as I am still stock (2.3.5. & 1.3.418 MB870)
It fails to push SU to the phone, and give the errors mentioned in the instructions, but root checker tells me I'm still not rooted.
I feel like I have taken my time, and read through the instructions as I went along, but I guess I'm missing something somewhere.
I (we all) have waited a long time for a root method for the DX2, now it looks like we may have one, but I can't get it to work.
I would be thankful for any advice or help given.
Thanks in advance!
wipe cache, before trying again
be sure to let phone finish booting, before pressing continue
after flashing files in fastoot, phone needs to reboot twice
before pushing su
may want to try slitaz boot img
---> Thank you SD_Shadow!
Thanks my friend, SU granted!
Finally!
Thanks again!
.....Happy camper!
great, did you use the slitaz boot image,
or was it not rebooting the 2 times after flashing
It was hanging on the 2nd reboot.
I just let it sit there this time, and it eventually cycled through to completion.
Now I guess I'm going to either nandroid, or buy Titainium Backup (full),
I want to start learning how to flash roms, while keeping my phone safe and secure.
Thanks again for your advice!
PS~Can you offer a short list of essential root tools/apps? Thanks!
titanium, is a must
if you are going to flashing different roms
sms backup +
is good for backing up call log and texts
and a home launcher
like go launcher, launcher pro, or adw launcher there are more
great for restoring apps and widgets icons after flashing a new rom
remember to backup launcher before
try nova launcher, on ics roms
edit: also will want a file manager or root browser with rw (read/write)
lots of them out there, needed to move system file and change permissions
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Tomsgt said:
Made a video of me doing this if you want to add it to op.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHVCOkFMYAE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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WTF why wont this work, hahahaha i yelled that at my laptop
i had this youtube playing in the background and i hear you say
"well we're going to turn on USB debug..."
facepalm....
thank you for the help.
How to Root your Verizon Galaxy S4
***VRUAME7 Build Only! - Look for this***
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Description: This is a simple guide that will allow you to easily root your Verizon Galaxy S4 device without having to wipe your device or flash a full prerooted factory image. This method works using a root exploit (originally created by user hiikezoe, then ported for ease of use by DooMLoRD) and modifications of this exploit to work on the Verizon Galaxy S4 device (provided by user PWM978). Only change is I have modified the root method to use the latest SuperSU binaries and repackaged with simpler instructions.
Video Demo of the Full Process (Courtesy of DroidModd3rX)
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Step 1 - Preparation
Download and Install Samsung Official USB Drivers - Link
Download and Install Android Terminal Emulator on your device - Link
Download the extract the Root Exploit package on your computer - Link
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Step 2 - MicroSD Card Preparation
Insert a microSD into your device ***Required***
Make sure it is formatted as exFAT (not FAT32) ***VERY IMPORTANT***
If you have a 64GB microSD card you can use your phone to format it as exFAT by default directly from the Storage settings
If you have anything less than 64GB microSD card you may have to use the computer to format it manually as exFAT
***If your microSD card is not formatted as exFAT you will see "permission denied" errors when running the exploit***
Once formatted, move all files and folders from the Root Exploit package directly onto the root of your microSD card (nowhere else)
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Step 3 - Rooting Your Device
Open the Android Terminal Emulator app on your phone
Run the following 3 commands one after another (capital letters are important)
Code:
cd /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
./script.sh
After running the second command you should have seen your $ change to a # meaning you have root access
The third command is required to make this root access permanent
After all 3 commands are done, close the Terminal app and check if SuperSU has any update in the Play Store
Open SuperSU app and let the binary update itself to the latest (if any updates are available)
Once complete, just open a root application and verify that is able to access root properly
Reboot your device one time and confirm you still have root acess
If all is well you should now be fully rooted on the stock VRUAME7 build of your phone
***Make sure to avoid all future OTA's to prevent this root method from being patched!***
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Credits
Credit goes to hiikezoe for creating the original "perf_event" Exploit (Original Source)
Credit goes to DooMLoRD for porting the original "perf_event" Exploit for ease of use (Original Post)
Credit goes to PWM978 for modifying the exploit to work on the Verizon Galaxy S4 (Original Post)
Credit goes to Chainfire for creating SuperSU (Original Post)
Credit goes to all the members in the Bounty thread for being testers of this root method before its release (Original Thread)
Please note: Credit for this method goes entirely to the users who have created these tools and provided the files. I am only bringing together all these files and creating a simple guide for everyone to follow.
Thank you!
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Great to see some progress!
way to go guys!
What good is root without unlocked bootloader?
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randy hoopes said:
What good is root without unlocked bootloader?
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Either you're just a troll...or have a very limited imagination.
Everyone, remember not to take the next OTA
Congrats Guys, I knew we can do it
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What app(s) would I need to install to block OTAs?
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Just to be clear, you won't be able to install CWM yet, as the BootLoader is still locked?
randy hoopes said:
What good is root without unlocked bootloader?
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You can install xposed installer. Some nottach stuff works and was able to get the wifi hotshot toggle and brightness toggle set up, infinity scroll. And my beloved root apps.
You can still change a lot with just root.
Remove icons. Add the screen off option for when you receive a text message. And a lot more
This is just amazing. thank you....thank you so much. Picking up a mini sd card tomorrow. Onward to recovery.
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Thanks guys for all the hard work. My 32Gb micro SD can't be formated to exfat. I have windows 7 Pro. If I format the card to fat32 will it still root my phone even tho I will see errors?
Just to be clear, we only have root? and custom recovery won't work?
Also, i now have the custom boot logo every reboot with the lock icin at the bottom, how to change that?
How do I block Verizon OTAs from pushing through? Thanks!
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You guys have root.
You don't have custom recovery yet, but folks are working on it.
To stop OTA updates, rename or freeze (using Titanium Backup) SDM.apk in System/App.
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VincentDHam said:
Just to be clear, we only have root? and custom recovery won't work?
Also, i now have the custom boot logo every reboot with the lock icin at the bottom, how to change that?
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I got rid of it with triangle away in play store
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Can you download and extract and move from the phone without connecting it to the computer?
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Can't wait to try this! Thanks for all your hard work!
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I freaking love you guys. Works perfectly!
Is there a root method available for non microSD users?
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MecDjino said:
How do I block Verizon OTAs from pushing through? Thanks!
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Freeze the sdm.apk with titanium or rename it using root explorer