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Three questions before I root....

Ok guys I am coming from a Samsung Moment (of hell...) anyways, I really want to root this device and remove all the Sprint bloatware. My first question is on the moment loading the root and recovery onto the device for the first time would cause a complete data wipe, which meant a complete system rebuild. Is this the case here? In other words if I use toasts method of rooting will I lose all my data and programs and have to reinstall or will my data be fine?
Second question is if I downgrade to install Toasts root, after I remove the sprint garbage software will I be able to reinstall the HTC update? (as I believe it fixes some of the issues with the camera, etc).
Third there are so many threads its hard to nail down whats going on with rooting etc, is there any negatives to rooting right now? I.E. any features on the phone I will lose?
Thanks for the help...

Adanedhels said:
Ok guys I am coming from a Samsung Moment (of hell...) anyways, I really want to root this device and remove all the Sprint bloatware. My first question is on the moment loading the root and recovery onto the device for the first time would cause a complete data wipe, which meant a complete system rebuild. Is this the case here? In other words if I use toasts method of rooting will I lose all my data and programs and have to reinstall or will my data be fine?
Second question is if I downgrade to install Toasts root, after I remove the sprint garbage software will I be able to reinstall the HTC update? (as I believe it fixes some of the issues with the camera, etc).
Third there are so many threads its hard to nail down whats going on with rooting etc, is there any negatives to rooting right now? I.E. any features on the phone I will lose?
Thanks for the help...
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To my understanding, you would lose nothing in the process, functional wise. Prolly lose all apps installed.
The threads you need are:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696961 (downgrade)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762 (toast root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697636 (flipz rom)
Again, as I understand it (with help from joey), you downgrade, root/gain recovery, flash rom. this new rom is supposedly the update (radio and system) just with root enabled.
I can't be any clearer really as I have yet to do this and am learning/searching as well.

Or you could use unrevoked to remove all of the bloatware. Unless you are concerned about needing a full time root.

Unrevoked will NOT allow you to remove bloatware! Only toast method will let you remove apps for good.
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If you have full root access, can you not remote the system folder in RW?

If you have full root access, can you not remote the system folder in RW?
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Umm you should probably read the sticky instead of me explaining what's already there.
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What will happen if you accept the OTA update after the phone has already been rooted (to fix the camera)?
Also, let's say that someone comes out with a custom 2.2 version that works well on the Evo (rooted obviously). If I wanted to put that on my phone, would I have to wipe everything? Or is there a way to just upgrade from 2.1 to 2.2 without losing anything?

MrDSL said:
Umm you should probably read the sticky instead of me explaining what's already there.
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Found what you are talking about in another thread. It deals with the NAND protection.

New to these forums...Need help??

Hello to all.
I have had my G2 for a month now.
This is my first android.
I was wondering if maybe someone could please clarify some questions I have about Rooting?
I apologize in advance for any questions I may ask that makes you say"Are you effing kidding me?!?!"
1. Is rooting pretty much clearing off your phone and installing a whole new software??
2. If i ever want to come back to stock tmobile...am I able to? (will I even want to??) lol
3. I know gingerbread is coming...how do those updates work on a rooted phone?
4. What precautions should I take when rooting my g2?
5. What is cyanogenmod?...
Sorry for asking these "obvious" questions, but I am trying to understand everything before I try to root my device.
Thank you to all!

MrTeddyChills said:
Hello to all.
I have had my G2 for a month now.
This is my first android.
I was wondering if maybe someone could please clarify some questions I have about Rooting?
I apologize in advance for any questions I may ask that makes you say"Are you effing kidding me?!?!"
1. Is rooting pretty much clearing off your phone and installing a whole new software??
2. If i ever want to come back to stock tmobile...am I able to? (will I even want to??) lol
3. I know gingerbread is coming...how do those updates work on a rooted phone?
4. What precautions should I take when rooting my g2?
5. What is cyanogenmod?...
Sorry for asking these "obvious" questions, but I am trying to understand everything before I try to root my device.
Thank you to all!
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1. rooting makes it possible to flash new roms (which do require you to wipe your system, but once rooted use titanium backup, free app, to back up ur apps on the sdcard)
2. yes there are a few threads on here that walk you through on how to turn security on and install a stock rom
3.as far as i can tell you still get the t-mobile updates sent, and developers here take the new software and make it available to run on our devices.
4. Make sure your device is charged and follow EACH STEP in ORDER and copy the commands CORRECTLY.
5. "CyanogenMod is a free, community built distribution of Android 2.2 (Froyo) which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone." so in short they develop software.

I'd like to add that you will get updates a LOT faster with a rooted phone vs stock OTAs
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shadyx513 said:
1. rooting makes it possible to flash new roms (which do require you to wipe your system, but once rooted use titanium backup, free app, to back up ur apps on the sdcard)
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Sorry, that's not right. To the OP - Rooting gives you access to the "root" user on the phone, which allows more powerful customisations and allows certain apps to run (those which require root).
S-OFF (security off) is the thing that allows you to flash custom ROMs. You could root and not touch S-OFF, or you could both root and S-OFF.
Neither of these require you to wipe the phone. But you need to be very careful in understanding what you're doing when you do either of these steps.

Xoom One-Click Root/Unroot (3g and Wifi) Temporarily Unavailable

MOD Edit: This may not be compatible with UK models and may result in a brick. Proceed with caution!
Once this issue has been resolved, PM me (willverduzco) and I will remove this warning.
I am posting this for jwtyler. All questions, comments, and thanks should be directed to him.
UPDATE: This tool is temporarily unavailable. It will be back as soon as jwtyler has time to incorporate a warning about the EU issues and apply a few fixes.
Xoom One Click by Jason Tyler
This is one of my first contributions to the community although I have read and used XDA for years.
If you want to know if you can trust me or my tools check out my upcoming Android App Inventor book on Amazon from John Wiley and Sons.
You can also check my heavy involvement over at the Google App Inventor support forums where I am a community liaison and PowerUser. Hal Abelson will vouch for me. (Heh Heh, Hal will kill me. )
This is an all in one package for Unlock, Root and UnRoot and ReLock of the Xoom MZ600.
It is a GUI front end for the adb commands that are needed.
To use this tool:
1. You MUST have your tablet in Debug mode.
2. You DO NOT have to download the SDK or any images.
3. YOU MUST ACCEPT ALL THE USUAL RISK.
Like ALL rooting there is a risk of bricking your device. It’s a small risk but a risk you need to be aware of.
You WILL void your warranty using this tool.
This tool is easy. I have rooted unrooted and rerooted my Xoom umpteen times today testing it.
NOTE:
The WIFI version tools will only work for unlocking and rooting. I do not have the images for the back to stock on the Wifi.
There are two versions of this tool:
1. Root AND Unroot and back to stock. This one is large because of the stock system.img clocking in at 200+mb
2. The NO UNROOT version. This is lots smaller. It is only about 19mb. You can NOT UNROOT with this tool. (Well, you can unroot but not relock. )
Instructions:
1. Unzip the tool and all of the folders and files into a directory. Preferably a folder on a root drive. (i.e. c:\xoom )
2. Run the Xoom One Click EXE tool and follow the instructions. Read the prompts carefully.
WARNING: WIFI Root is untested as I do not have a Wifi. Let me know how it works. Same process as 3G I just cant test it.
Download Links:
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Excellent! Thanks!
1st. He he
Xoom Xoom Baby! ...Sent from XDA Premium App

One day warning.
I will be taking this utility down until it encompasses the newest fixes and adequately warns about the EU issue.
I would have taken this down sooner except I was taking a disconnected writing /teaching break and didnt see the issues.

Awesome! Thanks!

Nice! Too bad I rooted before this came up but its nice to see more things available for our xooms!
Thanks!
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Works great on the wifi model! How do you flash the custom rom? tried to said looking for device but wouldn't go any further.

Not sure it worked.
I followed all the steps but i do not see Super User in the app drawer. Should i re-do the steps?

Phutchi said:
I followed all the steps but i do not see Super User in the app drawer. Should i re-do the steps?
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Have you tested in terminal?

I'm a noob to rooting. haven't done it since my htc wizard. how would i check in terminal?
ok search is my friend. i downloaded a terminal emulator from the market. i enter su and get suermision Denied
and I guess I should mention I am trying this on a WiFi only Xoom.

Thanks Jason for making this. I'll wait for you to add in the HRI66 update first. Gotta have that flash 10.2
One question, does this wipe the device when used? I'd like to root without loosing all my data and game saves. Is this possible yet for this?

Phutchi said:
I'm a noob to rooting. haven't done it since my htc wizard. how would i check in terminal?
ok search is my friend. i downloaded a terminal emulator from the market. i enter su and get suermision Denied
and I guess I should mention I am trying this on a WiFi only Xoom.
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OK well your not rooted then. Unfortunately I won't be much help due to the fact I rooted via adb.

Hey dude thanks for trying the tool. I am working on updating the tool and when I get the new version posted I will work with you on getting it to work. Thanks for your patience.

For those that might be worried about this because jwtyler has 10 posts... check his sig out. He's been around for a long time and is the Author of App Inventor for Android. So don't worry, he'll take care of it.
I'm excited to try this easy root method out, then overclock my beastly Xoom to 1.5 Ghz

Sweet switched out the Rom files and put in Tiamat Xoom 1.1.6 updated ones works awesome clocked at 1.5 stable with my new wifi only model! Thank You! So easy

Thanks for time and effort!

paulnelson88 said:
Sweet switched out the Rom files and put in Tiamat Xoom 1.1.6 updated ones works awesome clocked at 1.5 stable with my new wifi only model! Thank You! So easy
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a step by step would be wonderfull. thanks

ericizzy1 said:
a step by step would be wonderfull. thanks
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I'm just a local electrician but Ive been fascinated by all the work everyone does in here. So I learn things by experimenting I had a hard time with the SDK install and trying to Root my wifi only i just dont have the time to mess around for 4 hrs trying to figure it out but I got lucky with this One Click Root!
Download the updated Tiamat Xoom 1.1.6 BOTH MODELS WORK and unzip them. Then download the One Click Root flies unzip them. Now open the Tiamat 1.0 file in One Click then Delete the flies in there. Go to the 1.1.6 flies and copy them all not folders but files and images then paste. Close out thee program and repopen and install Tiamat follow the instructions. Thats all I did. Worked great ran 2 benchmarks clocked at 1.5 no FC at all!

Files have been removed from mediafire

I removed the files while I fixed an issue with HRI66 OTA breaking the root and soft bricking. The files are in the 3rd post now and Jbrew will update shortly.

OP is updated with new download links.

[Q] Installing CM7 & unroot

I'm currently attempting to procure a mt3gs on ebay so I can install CM7 and see how it performs possibly to root/install on my current phone.
With this in mind, I have only a vague understanding of the root/flash procedure but here's my question.
After installing CM, can I "unroot" on the CM image and run fine? I'd like to have the CM rom, but I would like the security of not having the phone "rooted".
If I'm off base and misunderstanding, please fill me in.
--D

In order to run or maintain a custom ROM on your phone, it needs to remain rooted. Pretty simple really.
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aaldiar said:
In order to run or maintain a custom ROM on your phone, it needs to remain rooted. Pretty simple really.
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Thanks for the info on that. But with regard to being "rooted" what does that mean for the application security? if an application requests su can it do that without my express permission or is it just granted?
I guess what I'm concerned about (and this is due to lack of understanding of root) is that if I install application X that is legitimate, can application Y which may be, shall we say, questionable, gain access to the file system owned by application X?
If there is a FAQ on this I apologize and would greatly appreciate any link pointing to such.

Google is your friend. With that out of the way, the SU apps will ask you if an app is allowed permissions or not. Many apps require root for various reasons depending on what you plan on doing with the phone. If you are concerned about an apps permissions look them over before downloading. I find that the basic user will most likely only use the root aspect to simply gain access to custom roms. Though with root you can download apps that block ads on your phone and remove unwanted apps as well. There is a lot more root does but those would be basic functions root access can do.
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Root your Razr M now

Dan (@djrbliss) has posted the root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32888705&postcount=1
Despite my strong belief that people who are interested in rooting should buy devices with unlocked bootloaders instead of expecting the magical hackers in the sky to give out free exploits (which are in short supply), I'm once again continuing to encourage bad behavior by publishing another root exploit:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/motofail2go_windows.zip
Instructions:
1. Download and extract the entire zip file.
2. Ensure your device is connected via USB and that you have installed the latest ADB drivers from Motorola.
3. Double-click "run.bat" and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. The exploit will ask you to press a button combination at one point.
If the exploit prints an error saying something like "run-as: Package 'com.motorola.bug2go' is unknown", then unfortunately you will have to wipe your data and cache partitions and try again.
This exploit should work on the Razr M, Atrix HD, Photon Q, Razr i (you might need to replace some of the binaries with x86 versions?), and the upcoming Razr HD.
Paypal:
http://goo.gl/zBGb0

guess i dont need to tweet the link at ya then

Glad to see he came out of retirement. Thanks to all of y'all, especially Dan!

This is great! I went with the Nexus over this and got my wife the M but glad to see I can "fix" anything down the road should problems arise that can't be mitigated without root access. I knew it wouldn't be long even though people had doubts about it.

jntdroid said:
Glad to see he came out of retirement. Thanks to all of y'all, especially Dan!
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Everyone who uses this exploit should be sending djrbliss a few bucks.
It's the least we can do as users to support his consistently excellent and unique contribution to our community.
There is nobody else in the same league doing this kind of work for us.
You can't buy it for any amount of money...

Anyone tried this with the leak?
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skippid said:
Anyone tried this with the leak?
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YES!

cellzealot said:
Everyone who uses this exploit should be sending djrbliss a few bucks.
It's the least we can do as users to support his consistently excellent and unique contribution to our community.
There is nobody else in the same league doing this kind of work for us.
You can't buy it for any amount of money...
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no worries there

jimmydafish said:
Dan (@djrbliss) has posted the root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32888705&postcount=1
Despite my strong belief that people who are interested in rooting should buy devices with unlocked bootloaders instead of expecting the magical hackers in the sky to give out free exploits (which are in short supply), I'm once again continuing to encourage bad behavior by publishing another root exploit:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/motofail2go_windows.zip
Instructions:
1. Download and extract the entire zip file.
2. Ensure your device is connected via USB and that you have installed the latest ADB drivers from Motorola.
3. Double-click "run.bat" and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. The exploit will ask you to press a button combination at one point.
If the exploit prints an error saying something like "run-as: Package 'com.motorola.bug2go' is unknown", then unfortunately you will have to wipe your data and cache partitions and try again.
This exploit should work on the Razr M, Atrix HD, Photon Q, Razr i (you might need to replace some of the binaries with x86 versions?), and the upcoming Razr HD.
Paypal:
http://goo.gl/zBGb0
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As someone who didn't have a choice of locked/unlocked bootloader (company device, can't provide own equipment), I can't thank you enough. Once I get this through (can do it now) and can get home to access my paypal (currently on a share computer) I will definitely donate! I don't have a terrible need for root anymore with the way my Atrix HD performs, but things like ad-blocker, etc. are still very handy.
Thank you for this!!

Somebody asked if this works on the leak. I assume the leak refers to the jelly bean update? Because I just updated to jb last night. Regardless, this is the best news since i heard about this phone's release. Donation going to paypal when my paycheck comes. Thank you very much.
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I'm on a Mac, so I tried running all the commands in the .bat file manually. Got no errors, and Superuser.apk installed properly, but when I try root checker or any other root apps, I got a message saying the device wasn't rooted. Tried clearing data/cache and doing it again, but still no dice. Is there anything I should try manually? Don't have access to a PC right now.

Executed with no errors. Window claimed success. Yet no superuser or root after reboot??
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Incydeu said:
Executed with no errors. Window claimed success. Yet no superuser or root after reboot??
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I replaced su and Superuser.apk in the zip with the same files from the root package on aosp.us. It worked then.

Thanks so much
As someone who has just come over from my Samsung Fascinate and the great developer community there i want to thank you for getting this phone root !! But since i'm new to Moto and want to get root i just want to be sure there are no programs i need to install other than the instructions in the OP. On the Fascinate i had to open Odin before flashing but i can just install the ADB drivers x64,have phone turned off, and run the bat file and that is it ? thanks in advance. I did some searching and everything i read always says device specific so i just wanted to be clear.
Thanks,
Tom

Successful rooted and got superuser in. However, any root app said that my m isn't rooted. Such as Overclock app.
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This is awesome news. I'm glad to see that he just couldn't resist doing his magic.

When bootstrap and what not is out, along with a JB ROM I'll be on this!! Debloated, project butter, slightly themed somehow to devs liking and I'm in bidness
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Can anybody conform if this is working successfully for those of us that updated our M's to JellyBean?

Successfully rooted and confirmed with root checker thank you!!!!!!!!
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Jersey846 said:
Can anybody conform if this is working successfully for those of us that updated our M's to JellyBean?
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I'm guessing this means yes:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32892282&postcount=7