No Description of NAND Unlock Via Mac? - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Been searching for about 30 minutes now, and there doesn't seem to be any descrition of how to do a full NAND unlock with a Mac?
I used Unrevoked 3 to Root my phone, thinking this would work... now I need to do a NAND unlock - but all the instructions tell me to use WINDOWS COMMAND PROMPT... so what about Mac?
Anyone with information, it would be greatly appreciated..
And yes, I read the posts that you find in search... they all just talk confusingly about stuff I have never heard about...
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After searching for what seems like forever, I found a guide for another phone and I am doing my best to update it for the EVO 4G..
In terminal type CD, a space, then drag and drop your SDK TOOLS folder. Then you type:
./adp shell
Now you should see something like this:
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ ./adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
--- THIS IS WHERE I AM STUCK AT THE MOMENT... I see this when I type in the next step:
$ ./cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
cannot create /data/flash_image: permission denied
Other attempts:
cd braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:~ bradennapier$ cd /Users/bradennapier/Desktop/Aoid/NAND\ Root/androidsdk/tools
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ ./adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ ./cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
-bash: /data/flash_image: No such file or directory
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ chmod 755 /data/flash_image
chmod: /data/flash_image: No such file or directory
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ /data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
-bash: /data/flash_image: No such file or directory
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$
Can't someone make a REAL tutorial... like one that actually says step for step what to type in? This shouldn't be only for programmers...

Search for how to use ADB. Also, you may want to have a gander at the ADB for mac installation instructions.

bradynapier said:
Been searching for about 30 minutes now, and there doesn't seem to be any descrition of how to do a full NAND unlock with a Mac?
I used Unrevoked 3 to Root my phone, thinking this would work... now I need to do a NAND unlock - but all the instructions tell me to use WINDOWS COMMAND PROMPT... so what about Mac?
Anyone with information, it would be greatly appreciated..
And yes, I read the posts that you find in search... they all just talk confusingly about stuff I have never heard about...
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After searching for what seems like forever, I found a guide for another phone and I am doing my best to update it for the EVO 4G..
In terminal type CD, a space, then drag and drop your SDK TOOLS folder. Then you type:
./adp shell
Now you should see something like this:
braden-napiers-macbook-pro-3:tools bradennapier$ ./adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
--- THIS IS WHERE I AM STUCK AT THE MOMENT... I see this when I type in the next step:
$ ./cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
cannot create /data/flash_image: permission denied
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You're rooted (even with unrEVOked), right?
I can't remember what I did exactly, but once you get into the adb shell, you shouldn't see "braden napier's macbook pro" anymore in Terminal, because you're in the phone (not the Macbook, see?). Once you're in the phone, you are trying to use a cat to insert stuff into a protected partition. You need to be root (this is the same "root" as in "rooting your phone". Rooting your phone gives you super-awesome special powers in the computer) to perform this command. The way you be root for one command only is by adding "sudo" to the beginning. So, that command should look something like this:
Code:
$ sudo ./cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
How's that working?

Will try this now - I am 100% suprised now ONE person has said anything about this yet.
Update: no luck:
$ sudo cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
sudo: permission denied
And yes, I am rooted via Unrevoked 3
To Javal: Oh and as for your response "search for this and that' - both of those come up with NOTHING, am I typing in something wrong here?...

This is the whole process I am going through as of right now.
1. I downloaded and used Unrevoked 3 thinking that's all I needed to do - backed up and wiped everything as the instructions to install CM say.
2. Found out that Unrevoked 3 doesn't do a NAND Unlock so I looked up instructions to Unlock NAND on Mac... they do not exist... so I am going to figure out step-by-step instructions and make a damn tutorial myself... but I do need help, I am not a programmer...
3. I get shell open by typing CD then dragging the tools folder from the SDK I downloaded into terminal, I then type ./adb shell and it opens
4. I get a blank $ sign to give a command... at this point anything I do simply says "Permission Denied", I was told to try a sudo command (above) and I get sudo: permission denied... so it would seem I have NO permissions to do anything
Oh, and by the way, My phone is NOT mounted - thats the way everyone else seems to have fixed this..

Like you, I rooted with Unrevoked 3 and then had problems with the NAND unlock using ADB on my Mac as well. But I found a solution that worked perfectly. Simply follow the steps listed in the following post under "Section 2 - No Computer." This is essentially Toast's method, but without ADB. Had my Evo NAND unlocked within about 10 minutes and have been happily running CM6 ever since. Thanks to FastRX8 for the great instructions!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
davpel

Yes, I am downloading the extra file needed for that version which is going to take an entire hour - annoying... why does this version require eng-PC36IMG when the other does not?
Anyways, yeah thanks I had just found this post and it's good to hear it worked for someone else.

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ADB: Permission denied...no matter what i do!!!

OK...I'm beginning to think that rooting is not for me!!!! Getting a bit frustrated!!!
OK, so I installed SDK on my pc (Win XP Ver 2002 SP3), and I cannot get it recognize the device.
I tried the guide for dummies here on XDA, and I follow all the indications, server starts up, I can kill it too....but every time I try to run it I get:
"error: device cannot be found"
The line that I am writing is as follows:
Code:
c:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
and I get the error above.
When I try to see if devices are connected, and Use this:
Code:
c:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices
I get:
"List of Devices attached", but there is no list!!!!!
But I can see the SDCARD from my computer....I can access the files...
Maybe I can try to pull instead of push, but I'm not sure how that would be written (line wise), not if will work.
BTW...I have never done anything like this on android....very new to this!!!!
umm.. HELP!!!
OK changed pc's,....on this one it does recognize the device, but does not allow me to push anything.....when i try:
Code:
adb push su /sdcard/su
I get adb: permissions denied
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I tried su +, and that got me to the # prompt. So I tried typing
Code:
# adb push su /sdcard/su
and I get adb: not found???
Running out of options here!
...
Thanks!
I think you are mounting the sdcard. You don't want to do that. Just connect your phone to the computer and run ADB. Don't click "USB Connected. Select to copy files to/from your computer" on your phone.
funkeee said:
I think you are mounting the sdcard. You don't want to do that. Just connect your phone to the computer and run ADB. Don't click "USB Connected. Select to copy files to/from your computer" on your phone.
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Funkeeeeeee thank you for the reply.
OK...I am not getting an option when I connect to the pc..on the one I get it, I shose do nothing. I have also disabled mass storage on the device once loaded, adn I get the same error. Here is some of the code that I get thorught the PC's terminal:
C:\>cd android-sdk-windows\tools
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
HT09YR200737 device
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
$ adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb: permission denied
$ adb kill-server
adb kill-server
adb: permission denied
$
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Notice that once I get the initial permission denied, the terminal seems to get locked up on that no matter what I type....see above...
Anything else to try??? AM I missing something here?
That's fine. There are a few things I can suggest for you to try..
First, I want you to enable USB debugging on your phone by going to Settings > Applications > Development and check that first option.
Then connect the phonoe, but don't use 'adb shell' before pushing files. It should look like this:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\Funkz>cd c:\g2
c:\g2>adb pull /system/build.prop
501 KB/s (3596 bytes in 0.007s)
c:\g2>
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If you are trying to run it from within adb shell, it will spit back 'adb: not found.' That should do fix it for you.
If it does not, go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Environment Variables. Then click on Path and Edit, then ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" at the very end and try again.
By the way, you don't have to run adb from the installation directory. After adding the path I just mentioned, you should be able to run it from anywhere.
funkeee said:
That's fine. There are a few things I can suggest for you to try..
First, I want you to enable USB debugging on your phone by going to Settings > Applications > Development and check that first option.
Then connect the phonoe, but don't use 'adb shell' before pushing files. It should look like this:
If you are trying to run it from within adb shell, it will spit back 'adb: not found.' That should do fix it for you.
If it does not, go to Control Panel > System > Advanced > Environment Variables. Then click on Path and Edit, then ";C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\" at the very end and try again.
By the way, you don't have to run adb from the installation directory. After adding the path I just mentioned, you should be able to run it from anywhere.
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Thanks.....I finally can run it without having to type the entire path!!!! That was great help!!!
AS for the permission denied.....still having that issue! The one thing I didn't understand was when you changed the path to >g2.....what do you mean???? path to be g2?
Thanks again for the help!
Just a note...I am trying to do this post OTA, which I downloaded, never got the push...Would having the OTA have any effect on this? DO I need to consider reverting to stock and trying from there? If so how? run recovery?
Dude thanks for the help!
did you try typing SU? IMO you cant tamper with ADB Shell if you dont have su access so try typing down SU to ask for permission.
Alright first things first. ADB requires special drivers to work. Which is probably why it didn't work on the original PC. If you download the PDANet client on the PC that you need to do adb it will install the necessary drivers and you can uninstall the program without losing the drivers.
Another ADB requirement is to enable USB Debugging. MENU>Settings>Applications>Development and check the USB Debugging Box.
I don't know about anyone else but with my phone will automount the card. It is recommended to pull down the notification bar and make sure that your SD card isn't mounted.
You need to navigate your command prompt to whatever folder you keep ADB.exe for me
Code:
C:\Users\etnie>cd C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools
for me this returns
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>
to confirm this
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>adb devices
I won't post all the code but it should start the daemon successfully and list your device.
to be able to push files to your phone they also need to be in the same folder as the ADB.exe ie the tools folder. of course you can push it from any folder if you type the full path
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>adb push C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\bootanimation.zip /data/local
the above code would push the bootanimation.zip from my G2 folder located in my Downloads folder to /data/local on the phone. changing the boot screen animation when you turn on the phone. I actually have the BIOS one. Because I am huge nerd lol. Moving on...
I think I covered everything necessary....If you are still having problems either PM me or reply here.
Thanks guys for the replays...here are some comments...
Acid_Wir3 said:
did you try typing SU? IMO you cant tamper with ADB Shell if you dont have su access so try typing down SU to ask for permission.
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I have tried SU, and it does grant access, BUT!!!! so here is what happens...
I get to .....\tools> adb shell ... then i get.... the $ prompt. At this point I type $su .... then my prompt changes from $ to #. I understand that it should be $ # In any case once I get to # it says adb: not found code looks like this:
Code:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\carlos>cd\
C:\>adb shell
$ su
su
# adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb: not found
#
BTW, the path has been predfined to C:\android-sdk-windows\tools\
Not sure how to navigate from #prompt
RuncaProfundus said:
1Alright first things first. ADB requires special drivers to work. Which is probably why it didn't work on the original PC. If you download the PDANet client on the PC that you need to do adb it will install the necessary drivers and you can uninstall the program without losing the drivers.
2Another ADB requirement is to enable USB Debugging. MENU>Settings>Applications>Development and check the USB Debugging Box.
3I don't know about anyone else but with my phone will automount the card. It is recommended to pull down the notification bar and make sure that your SD card isn't mounted.
4 You need to navigate your command prompt to whatever folder you keep ADB.exe for me
Code:
C:\Users\etnie>cd C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools
for me this returns
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>
to confirm this
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>adb devices
I won't post all the code but it should start the daemon successfully and list your device.
to be able to push files to your phone they also need to be in the same folder as the ADB.exe ie the tools folder. of course you can push it from any folder if you type the full path
Code:
C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\Android\tools>adb push C:\Users\etnie\Downloads\G2\bootanimation.zip /data/local
the above code would push the bootanimation.zip from my G2 folder located in my Downloads folder to /data/local on the phone. changing the boot screen animation when you turn on the phone. I actually have the BIOS one. Because I am huge nerd lol. Moving on...
I think I covered everything necessary....If you are still having problems either PM me or reply here.
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Runca thanks for the detailed reply....going in order here:
1 - I did and I still have pdanet isntalled
2 - it's been like that since the first day I got the phone.
3 - How do I ensure??? you are talking about from the phone....I should turn off USB Storage? Will try this one.
UPDATE: tried unmounting and re running without success....
Code:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\carlos>cd\
C:\>adb shell
$ adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb: permission denied
$
4 - It's pretty much what I have. Other that I'm not running su before doing so......
Any thoughts?
Crey23 said:
AS for the permission denied.....still having that issue! The one thing I didn't understand was when you changed the path to >g2.....what do you mean???? path to be g2?
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The "g2> " bit is just his command prompt. He's changed directory to one called "g2" on his phone but that's nothing to do with how adb works etc (just that if he pushes or pulls files then that'll be the current directory on the PC for that).
Crey23 said:
Code:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\carlos>cd\
C:\>adb shell
$ su
su
# adb push su /sdcard/su
adb push su /sdcard/su
adb: not found
#
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Those "adb push" commands should be done from your PC's command prompt, not from within an Android shell prompt on your phone.
"adb shell" starts a command shell on the phone. Which is fine for doing some stuff. But "adb" commands won't work because now you're issuing them to your phone, not your PC.
steviewevie said:
Those "adb push" commands should be done from your PC's command prompt, not from within an Android shell prompt on your phone.
"adb shell" starts a command shell on the phone. Which is fine for doing some stuff. But "adb" commands won't work because now you're issuing them to your phone, not your PC.
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Thanks Steve.....that makes a lot of sense, and in part why i am a bit lost here....but knowing that....how can I get to "push" things to my phone?
Don't run the adb shell command. That takes you into the phone's prompt. Any commands you run from adb shell with $ or # are run within the phone. You want to run adb push from command prompt. Look at my previous post. It should look like:
C:/>adb push ...
not
#adb push...
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Funkeee,x thank you I will try that as soon as I can.
funkeee said:
Don't run the adb shell command. That takes you into the phone's prompt. Any commands you run from adb shell with $ or # are run within the phone. You want to run adb push from command prompt. Look at my previous post. It should look like:
C:/>adb push ...
not
#adb push...
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Finally progress
Guys thank you for your help!!!!!
I was finally able to push all the files to the phone. Now my problem has changed..., still dealing with Permission denied....when executing rage I get a buch of errors, please see image:
Code:
$ $su
# /data/local/tmp/rage
I get this.....
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I then figured that since I was temp rooted through Visionary r10, that was the reason for the errors above. I then proceeded to reboot without temp-rooting.
When I come up to the terminal I get:
Code:
export PATH=/data/local/bin:$PATH
$ $su
su: permission denied
$
SO if I understand this correctly, I need NOT be temp-rooted in order to run rage, but if I'm not temp-rooted, I don't have permissions to get to execute rage....there a chicken and egg story here somewhere! lol
Can I use a hybrid of the visionary temp root and perm root in that post?
From what I recall you need to uninstall visionary and reboot prior to using the rage method.
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Thanks funkeee...I will try in the morning.
But part of the problem is that without visionary I cannot get su access to run any of this. I'll backup VIS r10 before removing, and try again.
I post my results...goodnight and thanks!
funkeee said:
From what I recall you need to uninstall visionary and reboot prior to using the rage method.
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I looked at the rage instructions and the prompt is misleading. You may forgetting to use chmod to change permssions. I've put my version of the instructions (just the start).
Uninstall visionary, reboot and from command prompt on your pc, navigate to the folder where you have these files and run:
c:/> adb push su /sdcard/su
c:/> adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk
c:/> adb push rage /data/local/tmp/rage
c:/> adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
c:/> adb push root /data/local/tmp/root
c:/> adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
Don't forget the last entry, which changes the permissions.
Then on your phone, open terminal and put in:
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
It will say Forked Childs...
Then Menu > Reset Term. It will close, then launch terminal again, it will force close and then launch it again and you will have rage root.
If you get to there, you're in good shape. You can then follow those instructions to to push hboot and wpthis. Be careful with the dd command and be sure you have it exactly right. There are no do-overs with 'dd'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228
Thanks man I will try it shortly.
funkeee said:
I looked at the rage instructions and the prompt is misleading. You may forgetting to use chmod to change permssions. I've put my version of the instructions (just the start).
Uninstall visionary, reboot and from command prompt on your pc, navigate to the folder where you have these files and run:
c:/> adb push su /sdcard/su
c:/> adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk
c:/> adb push rage /data/local/tmp/rage
c:/> adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
c:/> adb push root /data/local/tmp/root
c:/> adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
Don't forget the last entry, which changes the permissions.
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Up to here I am fine.
funkeee said:
Then on your phone, open terminal and put in:
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
It will say Forked Childs...
Then Menu > Reset Term. It will close, then launch terminal again, it will force close and then launch it again and you will have rage root.
If you get to there, you're in good shape. You can then follow those instructions to to push hboot and wpthis. Be careful with the dd command and be sure you have it exactly right. There are no do-overs with 'dd'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228
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But is with this part that I have issues with......
I uninstalled VISONary as suggested, and I got the same result as before.....error, error, error.....permission denied! Basically without visionary and su I cannot get access to the run rage. I gave me this error:
Code:
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: permission denied
mount: Operation not permitted
mkdir failed for /system/xbin, Read-only file system
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: no such file or directory
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: not found
cp: Permission denied
cp: Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory
Mount: Operation not permitted
$
SO as i interpret this as I dont have the rights or permission to run the rage script. What puzzles me is the fact the it cannot "mount" the sdcard...after running this, I cannot take a picture (screenshot) bcs it does not recognize the sdcard. I have to Reboot.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Crey23 said:
Up to here I am fine.
But is with this part that I have issues with......
Code:
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: permission denied
mount: Operation not permitted
mkdir failed for /system/xbin, Read-only file system
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: no such file or directory
/data/local/tmp/rage: /data/local/tmp/busybox: not found
cp: Permission denied
cp: Permission denied
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: no such file or directory
Mount: Operation not permitted
$
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I think there's something majorly wrong here. Funny, I saw someone else with a similar problem recently. It looks like when you're running "rage" it's actually running the "root" script that you use at a later stage, and not "rage" at all. Double check what you've got, I think "rage" is a binary and not a script. Are you sure you didn't push "root" to "rage" ?

[HOWTO] manual rooting of Galaxy Tab (EURO)

This howto is for those people who are unable to root their Galaxy Tab using any of the automated procedures and do not suffer from CLPS (command-line-phobia-syndrome).
My story: After upgrading my EURO (GSM) Galaxy Tab to JM6 my persistent efforts to root the device using either the z4root or SuperOnClick methods have all been unsuccessful. z4root (v1.3.0) kept crashing at different stages, apparently depending on which and how many background apps were running. With SuperOneClick I never managed to get beyond the "changing permissions" stage.
Since both methods are basically wrappers of the rageagainstthecage application, I tried to perform the rooting procedure manually. Guess what, that worked without any problem and it is pretty easy to do.
The basic steps of the rooting process are:
1) use rageagainstthecage to get a temporary root shell
2) use the temporary root shell to copy three files to the read-only system partition the device
While I find the outlined procedure straightforward, you may not. Anyhow, try this at your own risk.
==== Prerequisites ====
I used Ubuntu 10.10 for this, but it should work on any other distro and on Windows just as well. Whatever OS you use, you need a working adb connection to your Galaxy Tab. Odin or Kies are of no use here.
You need the following binaries
* su
* busybox
* Superuser.apk
* rageagainstthecage
To get the all required files, simply download "SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse.zip". That's what I used.
Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Extract the contents of the ZIP, open a command-prompt on your computer and change to the directory where the extracted files are located.
Some advice if shell commands are not your regular cup of tea.
The following instructions show the shell commands. Some are executed on the host computer. Others are executed on the Galaxy Tab. You can differentiate between the two easily: All commands which start with "> " need to be executed in a shell on the host computer. Commands which are prefixed with "$ " are executed on the Galaxy Tab. In both case the ">" and the "$" must not be typed. If you copy+paste from this howto, make sure only to copy the commands and leave out the prompt.
==== Step 1: getting a temporary root shell ====
Copy the rageagainstthecage exploit to a temporary directory.
Code:
> adb push rageagainstthecage /data/local/tmp
263 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.020s)
Change the file permissions and execute the exploit.
Code:
> adb shell
$ cd /data/local/tmp
$ chmod 777 rageagainstthecage
$ ./rageagainstthecage
[*] CVE-2010-EASY Android local root exploit (C) 2010 by 743C
(other output truncated)
Your shell session will be terminated which will throw you back to the regular command prompt of your host computer.
==== Step 2: restart adb server ====
Now stop and restart the adb server process.
Code:
> adb kill-server
> adb start-server
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Now reconnect to the Galaxy Tab again. Notice the '#' prompt. This means you have a temporary root shell now. We use this to execute some privileged commands which make the rooting permanent.
==== Step 3: making it permanent ====
First, make the system partition writeable. We need this to be able to copy su, busybox and Superuser.apk to the required locations. Then exit the android shell again.
Code:
> adb shell
# mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
# exit
Now we push busybox and su via adb. Then we install Superuser.apk.
Code:
> adb push busybox /system/bin
> adb push su /system/bin
> adb install Superuser.apk
The final steps are to change the file permissions for su and busybox and then remount the system partition as read-only again.
Code:
> adb shell
# chmod 4755 /system/bin/busybox
# chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
# mount -o remount,ro -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
# exit
That should be all. Try a reboot and some apps which require root, like Titanium Backup. The Superuser.apk should popup a dialog requesting permission.
Hope this helps. Happy rooting.
[update]
This process worked for JMA and JMD as well.
"adb install" Superuser.apk instead of "adb push"
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It will help me !
Merci ;-)
Fantastic! This is just what I was looking for, thank you! I feel dumb now, because I started a thread of my own right as you posted this. You must just type faster than me
I ran a quick test, and it all looks good. One quick question actually. Why do you mount like this:
Code:
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
When most instructions for the Galaxy Tab have you doing something like this:
Code:
# mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
I'm not saying it is wrong, in fact, it actually worked for me. I'm just curious as to why it works like that? My understanding of mounting partitions and such in Linux is a little bit weak, so I like to indulge my curiousity by bugging fine people like yourself
Anyway, thanks again, this did exactly what I needed it to. Well done, I appreciate it.
DavidThompson256 said:
One quick question actually. Why do you mount like this:
Code:
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
When most instructions for the Galaxy Tab have you doing something like this:
Code:
# mount -o remount,rw -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
I'm not saying it is wrong, in fact, it actually worked for me. I'm just curious as to why it works like that? My understanding of mounting partitions and such in Linux is a little bit weak, so I like to indulge my curiousity by bugging fine people like yourself
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Thanks for pointing that out! Actually both the filesystem type and blockdevice name were totally wrong. Apparently the mount command ignores both parameters - at least when they are wrong.
I just verified this as self-punishment for not paying attention:
Code:
# mount
(...)
/dev/block/stl9 /system rfs ro,relatime,vfat,log_off,check=no,gid/uid/rwx,iocharset=utf8 0 0
(...)
/system is mounted read-only to /dev/block/stl9. This is the normal state of things.
Now I remount this without the fstype parameter and using a wrong blockdevice name:
Code:
# mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/xyz /system
# mount
(...)
/dev/block/stl9 /system rfs rw,relatime,vfat,llw,check=no,gid/uid/rwx,iocharset=utf8 0 0
(...)
Surprise, this actually remounts /system in read-write mode. This is why my original howto worked despite using the wrong parameters.
Thanks again. I corrected the HOWTO.
It works for me, but i get now error message: The application calendar save (proces com.android.providers.calendar) is unexpecly stopt. Try again. Forced closing
I had this also with SuperOneClick.
When i want to start the calender in the applications i get it also.
The application wil not run anymore.
How can i resolved this.
Thnx
leonreijnders said:
It works for me, but i get now error message: The application calendar save (proces com.android.providers.calendar) is unexpecly stopt. Try again. Forced closing
I had this also with SuperOneClick.
When i want to start the calender in the applications i get it also.
The application wil not run anymore.
How can i resolved this.
Thnx
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That is strange. The result of the rooting process is just adding three files to the system partition. I find it hard to believe that this could lead to the problem you describe. However, while experimenting with z4root I had the the effect that there were many rageagainstthecage processes running in the background and the Galaxy Tab slowed down considerably. Perhaps there is something similar going on.
Have you tried rebooting after completing the rooting process?
Try shutting down the Tab completely.After rebooting get a shell on the Tab with "adb shell" and execute "ps". That shows the process list. If that looks normal, I would try a factory reset of the device. Which ROM version are you running?
BlackLevel: Thank you soooooooooo much... I don't get how to hit the Thanks Meter thing, but here is the old fashioned way. I used a MacBook to accomplish your perfect, step by step rooting of an AT&T Galaxy Tab i987. It helps that I'm more comfortable at the command line than with most GUI systems.
I could put this into a bash script, but that could be dangerous. People really need to look at whats happening with 'adb' and have some idea of what adb is for. I did renamed your 'adbmac' to 'adb', then I could cut and paste from your instructions except for adding ./ before the adb... ie. ./adb shell
Again, wonderful work at pulling this all together in one place.
Jeff
This guide worked perfectly! I love a nice quiet clean root and it doesn't get any better than this. You my friend deserve a cookie!
Hi Guys,
I flashed to JMA, rooted it with One Click Root, and everxthing seemdet to be okay, but activating OCLF failed....is there anybody with the same problem?
Jan
Thanks a lot !. It's clean and doesn't need a kies ...
Just a question : after reboot I have to use "su" after "adb shell" to become root.
Is there any way to be root directly after adb shell ?
And thanks again ...
Mike
mbaroukh said:
Just a question : after reboot I have to use "su" after "adb shell" to become root.
Is there any way to be root directly after adb shell ?
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The reason is that "/sbin/adbd" (the adb daemon) is running as the shell user. It would need to run as root user instead. This requires changes to the initial ram disk where adbd the relevant settings are stored.
Dealing with "insufficient permissions for device"
Thanks, this worked for me.
One small thing: running from a Linux sustem (Ubuntu 9.04), to overcome a "insufficient permissions for device" problem, I had to put my Ubuntu terminal session into su mode and restart the ADB server -- cf. groups.google.com /group/android-discuss/browse_thread/thread/f85a795644e65b59?pli=1 :
[[
adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server
adb devices
]]
gklyne said:
One small thing: running from a Linux sustem (Ubuntu 9.04), to overcome a "insufficient permissions for device" problem, I had to put my Ubuntu terminal session into su mode and restart the ADB server -- cf. groups.google.com /group/android-discuss/browse_thread/thread/f85a795644e65b59?pli=1 :
[[
adb kill-server
sudo adb start-server
adb devices
]]
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Thanks for the feedback. On my Ubuntu 10.10 adb runs under my regular user-id (1000) and I do not have to use sudo or run the local adb server as root. That might be due to the way the udev rules are set up. Mine are rather unrestrictive and look like this:
Code:
$ cat /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="0bb4", MODE="0666"
SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="04e8", MODE="0666"
How do yours look like?
Which is the more simple method for root of galaxy tab euro ?are there ?
the incredible said:
Which is the more simple method for root of galaxy tab euro ?are there ?
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Try z4root or SuperOneClick. Both methods are wrappers of the rageagainstthecage exploit and try to automate the manual process outlined here.
This thread should be a sticky. Worked like a charm.
z4root is very simple method..thanks.
thanks to Germany...
I agree, this thread should be sticky. Finaly some sense in android devel section...
Thank you very much for your guide!
I followed all the instructions in your guide, everything seems fine until I try to push the busybox and su to my Galaxy Tab.
blacklevel said:
Now we push busybox and su via adb. Then we install Superuser.apk.
Code:
> adb push busybox /system/bin
> adb push su /system/bin
> adb install Superuser.apk
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I received an error: "failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/bin/busybox' : No space left on device\"
the same error for the 'su' too
(No space left on device) is impossible, my tab is brand new sealed when i got it.
I have been trying the z4root and SuperOneClick procedure to root this tab but are all unsuccessful.
I am not sure if it is because of my tab needed a "NAND unlock" (I cannot find any guide about the NAND unlock) because I received this message when I tried to install busybox from the market.
Please help! My tab is carrier locked to Bell Canada, I really wanna to unlock it and root it~
Thanks!
gummo6869 said:
I received an error: "failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/bin/busybox' : No space left on device\"
the same error for the 'su' too,
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The `no space left on device` message indicates that the /system partition is still read-only. That means the mount command in step 3 was unsuccessful. Did you get any error message when you executed it?

[Q] Please help with Rage Temproot during Gfree root process

Please help, I've searched around and can't find the solution to my issue, I'm rooting following the XDA wiki for Gfree and using the Android SDK....I've managed to get the ADB to recognize my phone and I "think" that the ADB has been able to push the first 5 files to the SD....but I'm stuck on the last command line.
$ adb push su /sdcard/su
$ adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk
$ adb push rage /data/local/tmp/rage
$ adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
$ adb push root /data/local/tmp/root
$ adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
when I run $ adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
I get the following:
Usage: chmod <MODE> <File>
so then I go to terminal emulator on the phone and type
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
I get: /data/local/tmp/rage: not found
Where have I screwed up?
G2_Gordon_G1 said:
Please help, I've searched around and can't find the solution to my issue, I'm rooting following the XDA wiki for Gfree and using the Android SDK....I've managed to get the ADB to recognize my phone and I "think" that the ADB has been able to push the first 5 files to the SD....but I'm stuck on the last command line.
$ adb push su /sdcard/su
$ adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/Superuser.apk
$ adb push rage /data/local/tmp/rage
$ adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
$ adb push root /data/local/tmp/root
$ adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
when I run $ adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
I get the following:
Usage: chmod <MODE> <File>
so then I go to terminal emulator on the phone and type
$ /data/local/tmp/rage
I get: /data/local/tmp/rage: not found
Where have I screwed up?
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looks like you screwed up the last command ... didnt write the syntax properly thats why it showed its usage.....
(adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*) this command that is.....
also the last thing showing file not found means the files were never pushed to the phone..... connect your phone to your pc in chagre only and usb debigging connected mode and in command prompt in the adb folder write "adb devices"
it should show somehting like this.....
adb list of devices attached
SH034N34GF
this number over here (SH034N34GF) is an example ... it will show your phone ID... which would be different....
if you see list of devices attached and an empty line below and no serial number as shown in example....
than it means your android usb drivers for adb shell are not set up correctly
in that case ... get the drivers set up properly....
check with adb devices command to confirm your phone is recognized....
than start over with the commands
I've started over and have typed VERY CAREFULLY...
On each of the first five command prompts I get a 40 or so line message that starts with:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.26
.......
(list of commands)
.......
and ends with
bug tags are printed.
OK so I guess that's good
So then I type C:\> adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
and NOW I get
adb server is out of date. killing...
*daemon started successfully*
Bad Mode
Clearly, I'm a noob.....
Now what?
read this guide .... on it search for .... "out of date" author explains how to tackle it
G2_Gordon_G1 said:
I've started over and have typed VERY CAREFULLY...
On each of the first five command prompts I get a 40 or so line message that starts with:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.26
.......
(list of commands)
.......
and ends with
bug tags are printed.
OK so I guess that's good
So then I type C:\> adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
and NOW I get
adb server is out of date. killing...
*daemon started successfully*
Bad Mode
Clearly, I'm a noob.....
Now what?
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hispeedworm said:
read this guide .... on it search for .... "out of date" author explains how to tackle it
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In the ADB guide it says:
"By the way, the first adb command that you type may well also come up with some lines similar to "adb deamon out of date" etc, but don't worry, that's normal, just check the rest of the output."
So apparently that's not a problem?
G2_Gordon_G1 said:
In the ADB guide it says:
"By the way, the first adb command that you type may well also come up with some lines similar to "adb deamon out of date" etc, but don't worry, that's normal, just check the rest of the output."
So apparently that's not a problem?
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im uploading my adb... its minimal with just adb fastboot and few other files.... unzip into a folder on your pc.....use these instead of the android sdk and all..
make sure that folder is linked in windows..... Step 4 of the adb for noobs guide..... reinstall the android usb drivers again following the guide.....
when thats done restart and press F8 ... disable signature verification ... when windows loaded... go to command prompt.... do into the adb directory.....than write adb devices....if it shows you device than start over with the commands.... you should not get the error saying out of date... as i just used this adb shell 2 days back to root my desire Z.....
hope this helps
Thanks! Will try again soon!

[Q] Permroot on Desire Z failed - what I do wrong?

Hello.
I've tried to root my Desire Z. I wanted to achieve only the ROOT not S-off and so on. Just to be able to use some root requiring applications like DSP Manager or Adds free.
1. So I've downloaded and installed Android SDK.
2. Started ADB
3. "adb devices" gave me the proper answer
4. Then I've copied and started psneuter and misc_vesion:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.33.405.5
exit
5. Then I've tried to root the phone:
Ive copied the required files:
adb install AndroidTerm.apk
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
adb push gfree /data/local/tmp/
adb push rage /data/local/tmp
adb push root /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
adb push su /sdcard/
adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/
And then from the Terminal Emulator I've entered
/data/local/tmp/root
I've got some messages that the everything is read only so I've tried rage first:
/data/local/tmp/rage
I've got the proper "Forked #### childs" output
and then I've tried the "/data/local/tmp/root" again. But I'm getting the "cannot fork" message.
I'm new in this stuff s please help me. What do I do wrong?
I only want the simple root access I don't want to downgrade my phone and install any custom roms.
Please help.
ps. my "compilation number" is: 1.72.405
As far as I remember your supposed to flash 1.34 Rom after changing the version number to 1.33 as the rooting is only possible via 1.34 Rom and not 1.72 Rom .... And you clearly missed that step .... Open desire z wiki and read the psneuter guide ... Follow it word for word .... You will root your phone
Maxymo123 said:
Hello.
I've tried to root my Desire Z. I wanted to achieve only the ROOT not S-off and so on. Just to be able to use some root requiring applications like DSP Manager or Adds free.
1. So I've downloaded and installed Android SDK.
2. Started ADB
3. "adb devices" gave me the proper answer
4. Then I've copied and started psneuter and misc_vesion:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.33.405.5
exit
5. Then I've tried to root the phone:
Ive copied the required files:
adb install AndroidTerm.apk
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
adb push gfree /data/local/tmp/
adb push rage /data/local/tmp
adb push root /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/*
adb push su /sdcard/
adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/
And then from the Terminal Emulator I've entered
/data/local/tmp/root
I've got some messages that the everything is read only so I've tried rage first:
/data/local/tmp/rage
I've got the proper "Forked #### childs" output
and then I've tried the "/data/local/tmp/root" again. But I'm getting the "cannot fork" message.
I'm new in this stuff s please help me. What do I do wrong?
I only want the simple root access I don't want to downgrade my phone and install any custom roms.
Please help.
ps. my "compilation number" is: 1.72.405
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Just out of curiosity, if you only want to root to use some applications and such, why don't you just temp root using visionary and just redo it whenever you restart your phone?
Thanks for the answers guys.
your supposed to flash 1.34 Rom after changing the version number to 1.33
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hispeedworm - I don't want to downgrade my phone. I don't need it and I don't want to loose whole the settings and apps and start from the beginning just for using some special apps.
mmduluth - I've used the visionary method from this topic while it seemed the easiest one for the beginner. However after taping the "TempRoot Now!" the VISIONary+ seemed to hang. The screen was black for several minutes.
So I've decided it does not work.
Anyway, I'd prefer to have permanent root than a temp one for example for using "autostarts" - which as far as I'm concerned works AFTER rebooting the phone.
So anyone could tell me where is a mistake in what I did?
I suppose I've omitted one thing in former trials so I've tried to root it again.
After entering the Terminal Emulator I've run rage:
/data/local/tmp/rage
I've got the Forked #### childs message so everything was ok till then.
Then I've reset terminal --> menu-->reset term
And then I've run the terminal again.
I should get the # sign but what I get is the totally white screen with no possibility to write any command. It's not responding. I can only get out from it by pressing the home button.
So what's going wrong?
Maxymo123 said:
I suppose I've omitted one thing in former trials so I've tried to root it again.
After entering the Terminal Emulator I've run rage:
/data/local/tmp/rage
I've got the Forked #### childs message so everything was ok till then.
Then I've reset terminal --> menu-->reset term
And then I've run the terminal again.
I should get the # sign but what I get is the totally white screen with no possibility to write any command. It's not responding. I can only get out from it by pressing the home button.
So what's going wrong?
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If you read enough threads/post, at the moment, the only way to gain permaroot is to downgrade your ROM. Unless, somebody finds a way to do it without the need to downgrade.
And, as I understand, using Visionary apps would cause damage to your device. Be careful!
Cheers...
Thank you silverwind. Now it's clear.
So anyone is working on this?
Cheers

[UPDATED] Get s-off and root for 6.01.605.05 software

Update: Found better instructions here and updated this post with them: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/27003-root-dinc2-on-any-firmware-may-want-to-sticky-later/
Be warned that this has been reported to cause bootloops on Sense ROMs, proceed at your own risk.
A few disclaimers before I begin:
1) I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE. ANYTHING YOU ATTEMPT TO DO YOU DO AT YOUR OWN RISK
2) This method requires use of adb and is not for thr faint of heart. your phone WILL be bootlooping along the way; this is exactly what we want (at a specific point)
Now to begin in earnest
First find what we need!
We need the patched misc version, tacoroot, and the earlier GB RUU
Modified htc drivers or linux, both with working adb installation
disable fastboot on your device
A few disclaimers before I begin:
1) I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE. ANYTHING YOU ATTEMPT TO DO YOU DO AT YOUR OWN RISK
2) This method requires use of adb and is not for thr faint of heart. your phone WILL be bootlooping along the way; this is exactly what we want (at a specific point)
Now to begin in earnest
First find what we need!
We need the patched misc version, tacoroot, and the earlier GB RUU
Modified htc drivers or linux, both with working adb installation
disable fastboot on your device
Now we push, make executable, and execute the tacoroot method
adb push tacoroot.sh /data/local/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tacoroot.sh
adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.sh
At this point we will run tacoroot with the --recovery, (push volume up and power at the triangle) (reboot after this) --setup and --root (run one, wait for the device to settle then run the next)
AT THIS POINT YOUR DEVICEWILL BE BOOTLOOPING; THAT IS PERFECTLY NORMAL
Now we downgrade the misc_version
adb push misc_version /data/local
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
If everything so far has succeeded, youre almost there!
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash zip <your RUU>
fastboot reboot
If everything so far has succeeded, youre almost there!
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash zip <your RUU>
fastboot reboot
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Tacoroot: https://github.com/CunningLogic/TacoRoot
misc_version: https://github.com/downloads/hyuh/misc_version_universal/misc_version_universal.zip
2.3.3 RUU: http://jellybellys.minus.com/mvivow/2
prototype7 said:
All credit goes to jcase on the RootzWiki forums, I can't try this out myself but I thought I'd share it for those who could use it:
Here are my instructions to preform this. If you do pack this in a script/program , please follow the license that comes with Tacoroot and misc_version
Download https://github.com/d...n_universal.zip
and unzip it
Preform manual tacoroot exploit
adb reboot recovery
(Reboot normally once in recovery, this creates the directory for the log. Continue once booted)
adb shell
rm /data/data/recovery/*
ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/recovery/log
exit
adb reboot
adb shell
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
exit
adb reboot
(Device will appear to bootloop, but ADB will work, continue once adb is working)
adb push misc_version /data/local/
adb shell
chmod 755 /data/local/misc_version
/data/local/misc_version --set_version 1.11.605.11
rm /data/data/recovery/log
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=0' > /data/local.prop
adb reboot
Now you can flash the proper ruu to s-off with
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
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I'm going to try this when I get home hopefully I can FINALLY get downgraded...
Sent from my ADR6350 using XDA
Jayydude_SGP said:
I'm going to try this when I get home hopefully I can FINALLY get downgraded...
Sent from my ADR6350 using XDA
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Let me know how it works .
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
I'm just a little unclear about what comes before and after this...
Can we get a post that has ALL the code/instructions spelled out? For instance, the "Preform manual tacoroot exploit"... is that the tacoroot code from before in its entirety, or just a certain part of it?
And then when the instructions in this post are done, are we to then follow the downgrade instructions from beginning to end?
Sorry to be pesty, but really want this to work and I'm just unsure of what all to do. Many many super thanks.
tcwota said:
I'm just a little unclear about what comes before and after this...
Can we get a post that has ALL the code/instructions spelled out? For instance, the "Preform manual tacoroot exploit"... is that the tacoroot code from before in its entirety, or just a certain part of it?
And then when the instructions in this post are done, are we to then follow the downgrade instructions from beginning to end?
Sorry to be pesty, but really want this to work and I'm just unsure of what all to do. Many many super thanks.
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After you do this, use an RUU to downgrade and then use revolutionary to obtain s-off. I'll look into the tacoroot in a minute, like I said these aren't my instructions.
Edit: Nothing like a quick google search to make you feel like an idiot lol. The adb commands are the manual tacoroot exploit. I'll update the OP to make it more clear.
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OP updated. Make sure to post and tell me if this works.
Thanks, but still unclear about one thing. To flash the RUU, do we follow all the instructions in the downgrade vivow .98 thread?
You have to combine all the instructions.
If you go to the rootzwiki page I spelled it out. Just can't link to external sites because I'm new to xda.
Perfect. Thanks and can't wait to give this a try in the morning.
Do you (or anyone) think it will matter that I have already (successfully) used the HTCDev boot unlocker?
aaronc222 said:
You have to combine all the instructions.
If you go to the rootzwiki page I spelled it out. Just can't link to external sites because I'm new to xda.
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It took some tinkering (and a bit of sweating), but I was able to get this to work successfully.
I had previously used the HTCdev tool to unlock and was running clockwork recovery. I had to flash the stock recovery and do a factory restore, but still got a "99 unknown fail" when trying to flash the RUU at the end of this process.
A quick google search told me to relock the bootloader with "fastboot oem lock." After the relock, I had to do ANOTHER factory restore and then everything worked fine.
One difference for me: the bootloop started earlier, ie after "adb shell /data/local/tacoroot.sh --root". But I just continued to use adb when I could and got through it.
About to run Revolutionary. Thanks to everyone up to this point! Such a fantastic community!
not to rain on your parade but this makes no sense. after the adb reboot recovery..... i do the adb shell and then it cant find the file/directory
dets34 said:
not to rain on your parade but this makes no sense. after the adb reboot recovery..... i do the adb shell and then it cant find the file/directory
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Are you rebooting out of the recovery? You do "adb reboot recovery," and then when you get to the red triangle, hold down volume up AND volume down and then the power button, reboot, let the phone reboot back into normal, and then continue the instructions.
unstuck! ... then stuck again
Trying this on a warranty replacement Dinc2 that's got Android 2.3.4, Software number 6.01.605.05 710RD ... the above post got me past the red triangle "!" thing, so I proceeded to:
Code:
adb shell
rm /data/data/recovery/*
ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/recovery/log
exit
adb reboot
adb shell
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
and got:
Code:
$ echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
Is it significant that I'm seeing a "$" prompt instead of a "#"? or is that later in the process? Is it significant that, after the sym-linking of /data/local.prop to the log file and then rebooting, my phone had no signal and seemed pretty inoperable, but then after the write to /data/local.prop failed (and I sat googling around for a bit) the phone rebooted itself (no adb commands, and I didn't even breath in its direction) and came back to having signal and my settings, etc. and full operability?
Any help appreciated - I'll come back to this tomorrow ...
jehosephat said:
Trying this on a warranty replacement Dinc2 that's got Android 2.3.4, Software number 6.01.605.05 710RD ... the above post got me past the red triangle "!" thing, so I proceeded to:
Code:
adb shell
rm /data/data/recovery/*
ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/recovery/log
exit
adb reboot
adb shell
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
and got:
Code:
$ echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
Is it significant that I'm seeing a "$" prompt instead of a "#"? or is that later in the process? Is it significant that, after the sym-linking of /data/local.prop to the log file and then rebooting, my phone had no signal and seemed pretty inoperable, but then after the write to /data/local.prop failed (and I sat googling around for a bit) the phone rebooted itself (no adb commands, and I didn't even breath in its direction) and came back to having signal and my settings, etc. and full operability?
Any help appreciated - I'll come back to this tomorrow ...
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I'm in the same situation, any idea's yet? I wonder if I should htcdev unlock just to have root privilages
Here's a better guide for it, I'll update the OP in a minute: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/27003-root-dinc2-on-any-firmware-may-want-to-sticky-later/
Edit: OP updated.
prototype7 said:
Here's a better guide for it, I'll update the OP in a minute: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/27003-root-dinc2-on-any-firmware-may-want-to-sticky-later/
Edit: OP updated.
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Thanks a lot, quick question though, will this send my phone into a continuous bootloop if I don't run aosp?
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prototype7 said:
Here's a better guide for it, I'll update the OP in a minute: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/27003-root-dinc2-on-any-firmware-may-want-to-sticky-later/
Edit: OP updated.
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Trying this now. Hopefully it fixes the
Code:
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
errors other people and myself are seeing.
---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------
worked until i ran the tacoroot.sh --root command. Didn't root my phone and left me hanging at
Code:
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
after --root this is what i received.
Code:
Usage:
--recovery : For this exploit to work, you must have booted recovery at least on
ce after your last factory reset.
--setup : Setup the phone for root, must be done before --root.
--root : Root the phone.
--undo : Remove TacoRoot.
----------
Rebooting into root.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>abd shell chmod 777 /data/l
ocal/misc_version
'abd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>adb shell chmod 777 /data/l
ocal/misc_version
Unable to chmod /data/local/misc_version: No such file or directory
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>adb shell /data/local/sh -c
'/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
/data/local/sh: not found
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>
dets34 said:
Trying this now. Hopefully it fixes the
Code:
cannot create /data/local.prop: permission denied
errors other people and myself are seeing.
---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------
worked until i ran the tacoroot.sh --root command. Didn't root my phone and left me hanging at
Code:
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
after --root this is what i received.
Code:
Usage:
--recovery : For this exploit to work, you must have booted recovery at least on
ce after your last factory reset.
--setup : Setup the phone for root, must be done before --root.
--root : Root the phone.
--undo : Remove TacoRoot.
----------
Rebooting into root.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>abd shell chmod 777 /data/l
ocal/misc_version
'abd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>adb shell chmod 777 /data/l
ocal/misc_version
Unable to chmod /data/local/misc_version: No such file or directory
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>adb shell /data/local/sh -c
'/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605.3'
/data/local/sh: not found
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platforms>
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Interesting. Looking over the code and tacoroot.sh, nothing actually puts the misc_version where it needs to be lol. Updated the instructions and added "adb push misc_version /data/local" before "adb shell chmod...", try that.
yeah i was just going to say looks like a the push misc_version was missing which solved everything for me.
as for others with this problem if the push misc_version doesn't seem to help i'd take a loot at this post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526316 for manually changing the version.
s-offffffed
dets34 said:
yeah i was just going to say looks like a the push misc_version was missing which solved everything for me.
as for others with this problem if the push misc_version doesn't seem to help i'd take a loot at this post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526316 for manually changing the version.
s-offffffed
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So it worked?

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