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Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705113

helpful links
thanks for the help but the first link doesn't work

Which link? They work fine for me.

I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?

ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine

Rockmeal said:
I got as far as step 23 in the 30 step process from XNeckFaceX but I don't see a option for select the USB-MS toggle, just the 6 wipe options. Should I have loaded the new rom flash first. I can't even power down or get out of the wipe menu. I am afraid if I remove the batt I could not reboot. What to do?
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Hopefully by now you got through everything ok. If you are using Amon_Ra recovery, USB MS is on the main menu. Press both VolUP+DWN at the same time to go up a menu.
Rockmeal said:
ADB FOR BEGINNERS, the rest are fine
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Sorry, I didn't know you were referring to my Sig. It's fixed now.

Try Simple Root Guide
Rockmeal said:
Is there a little more specific brake down of the rooting process (Laymen or lame man). How to place on the root sd drive and when I tried to open zip files, i was told they were invalid. I got them from this site.
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It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.

webs05 said:
It doesn't get any easier than the Simple Root Guide. Try that one if you have trouble with any others.
All you do is download one zip file and run the EXE (making sure you have .NET framework and HTC sync installed first), click each button for each step. And done.
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I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.

gapoochi said:
I did this method and it looks like it's fine but I can't use wireless tether. I get a message saying my phone is in an unknown state and to reboot (which of couse I did) but the problem persists.
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This usually means you need to enable USB debugging, step 2 didn't work, or you need to flash a custom ROM. To test root type "su" in a terminal. You should get "#" back. If you get that try enabling USB debugging or flashing a custom ROM. If you don't get that flash a custom ROM.

[Q] SD card not mounting and NOT reading sim

I hope some clever, kind soul can help me here. I just tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and now my phone can't mount my sd card or read my sim. I think it may have something to do with amonra recovery which I thought I'd failed to install but now appears when I go into recovery. Even when I mount a different sd card the phone can't read it. I think I'm well out of my depth here but am crossing everything hoping for assistance.

Okay I've read and read and read for the last 3 hours and I'm still totally clueless. The phone won't connect to pc either. Any help would be appreciated. Time for 3 hours sleep now

Classic USB Brick. Don't worry, try this: http://android.modaco.com/content/h...com/309939/usb-brick-rickrolled-b0rked-fixed/

Thanks but I'm confused. My hboot is 0.93 and when I follow the next link it seems to suggest I need to downgrade hboot. Is this right or am I being really stupid?

Or is it this I should be following:
2. Enable the SD Card functionality. Boot your phone in FASTBOOT mode (back + power), and enter this command: 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' . This will re-enable your SD card.
If so, I don't understand how to enter any command here. There is no option to enter anything. Once again any replies would be very welcome

You have to install Android SDK in order to issue those commands. http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Okay thanks for your patience. I'll do that next. Don't leave me

Downloaded SDK tools but get the message that I need Java development kit and now I can't figure out what I need to download from all the options at java.oracle

pinocchio61 said:
Downloaded SDK tools but get the message that I need Java development kit and now I can't figure out what I need to download from all the options at java.oracle
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Here you go buddy: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u25-download-346242.html
Ain't leaving you.

hmm yes I downloaded and installed http://download.oracle.com/otn-pub/java/jdk/6u25-b06/jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe but when I run sdk tools setup still get the message that java se development kit not found. I must be doing something wrong

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hmm yes I downloaded and installed http://download.oracle.com/otn-pub/java/jdk/6u25-b06/jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe but when I run sdk tools setup still get the message that java se development kit not found. I must be doing something wrong
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That's windows for you. You do have a 32 bit system, right ? Try rebooting your PC. You have installed it in the default location c:\Program Files\blabla..

Yes it's a 32 bit system and I installed to default location. I've checked java update too and have the latest version. I rebooted but to no avail. I don't think my mum can help with this one....

pinocchio61 said:
Yes it's a 32 bit system and I installed to default location. I've checked java update too and have the latest version. I rebooted but to no avail. I don't think my mum can help with this one....
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I'm your mum for now
Try uninstalling SDK and Java, reinstall Java and after that SDK.

will do. As an interesting sidenote my phone won't charge from mains only via usb connection and even that's sporadic

Still the same unfortunately. How frustrating!

pinocchio61 said:
Still the same unfortunately. How frustrating!
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Try running it as "administrator".

You can use the ZIP version , unzip it , then dowload the tools using the manager , or download only the tools package
little trick :
If you want to use the installer anyway , hit the "back" button when you get the java error , then next again . The error should vanish. worked for me

hackwell said:
You can use the ZIP version , unzip it , then dowload the tools using the manager , or download only the tools package
little trick :
If you want to use the installer anyway , hit the "back" button when you get the java error , then next again . The error should vanish. worked for me
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Oh wow I think something is happening

It seems to be downloading a whole bunch SDK platforms quite slowly. Does that sound right? Thanks again btw

well... no...
You just need the tools , not the whole developpement platform.
Just select the SDK tool in the package window

(Q) Rooting problems..

Hi
I seem to be having a problem rooting my Xperia Arc.
I'm trying to run : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350&page=12
And first I got the error message : Adb out of date, but re-tried.
The second time I did it, I didn't get that message but now it just says waiting for device...
Nothing else happens - I have followed all the instructions and can't see anything wrong.
Any help appreciated...

Go to task manager on the PC and end any instance of adb, then try again.

If the above doesn't work just copy the
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
From your adb folder and try again

Hi, thanks for the replies.
I tried killing the process but made no difference.
I went through and had another read around and followed the adb guide to make sure I had everything, downloaded things and tried again.
I now get a message adb is out of date, killing.
But then says Daemon started successfully, then does nothing.
I don't seem to have those files any you mentioned anywhere??

If you was following that thread you must have those files, also you must have adb SDK installed you are getting that error because the adb files in the link is different versions to what you have installed so just move the files named
I did it the other way and created files folder in program files\android\sdk with the files from the root package and put batch file in the main directory.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

Absolutely no idea then, It said it downloaded stuff, but no idea where it is. I have file searched but brings up nothing.
I do have the SDK yes, but there is no folder in there called usb or anything.
I'll try re-doing it all again from scratch, see if it makes any difference..

See the link in my Sig.
From My Arc Running CyanogenMod.7.1

XperienceD said:
See the link in my Sig.
From My Arc Running CyanogenMod.7.1
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That's what I've been following.

Knightlore,
I seemed to have had the same problems as you. Much as I thought I was following instructions, I just couldn't get it to work.
One of the threads I was reading had a link to a flashtool thread(I can't easily link to it at the moment as not on computer). Anyway, it said that the Zergrush exploit was now in Flashtool, so I followed those instructions and it was really easy to root phone.
HTH.
I think it is this thread I followed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343

Still encountering the same problem, I have re-done everything from scratch and I still get the same error. Anyone else got any ideas please?
I've managed to root all my other phones, but for some reason this just won't work...

[Q] epic 4 galaxy sII

I tried doing the auto root but nothing happen. When it says download I click to run first then prompt pops up then it says type <A> to install root. Then it say not able or don't have permissions, press any key to continue then auto closes. I just got the phone brand new. Any advice?

AnaBear said:
I tried doing the auto root but nothing happen. When it says download I click to run first then prompt pops up then it says type <A> to install root. Then it say not able or don't have permissions, press any key to continue then auto closes. I just got the phone brand new. Any advice?
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Did you unzip the e4gtauto.zip package? If you try and run it from the zip file itself, it won't work.
Try running it from command prompt rather than clicking on RUNFIRST. The screen will stay around so you can see the output.
If you copy/paste the log output (between the START LOG and END LOG) I can tell you what is going on.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

AnaBear said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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Huh? Yes, I know about the thread, I'm the author. For your particular problem, I made a suggestion for you to confirm and beyond that, I need to see the output to tell you what is going on.

Yes sorry about that. I didn't unzip I went straight to the file and opened it first so let me unzip the file first then should I now run it and click run first?

AnaBear said:
Yes sorry about that. I didn't unzip I went straight to the file and opened it first so let me unzip the file first then should I now run it and click run first?
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Yes. Unzip it and click on run first. Then make your selection in the list. Make sure drivers are installed, USB debugging is checked and storage is off.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!

Thanks so much guys I'm doing it right now. I need a new computer this thing is so old its running slow. Lol. I will give it some time and see what happens. Thanks again.

I doubt your computer speed is affecting the root. The zerg exploit takes around 2 minutes. It runs on your phone.

[MOD] Quick & Easy Root Script - HC

This should work for any and all a100 Honeycomb builds, you'll need to install an app from the market called terminal emulator. Also, you'll need a file manager like Astro to unzip the file.
This mod should root your tab in a matter of seconds after the script file is launched. I've tested this on my tab from a clean build and it works like a champ.
Here we go!
- Install the following apps from the market:
Terminal Emulator
https://market.android.com/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en&rdid=jackpal.androidterm&rdot=1
Astro File Manager
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en
- Download the attached file from this post.
- Extract and put both the root.sh and su in /mnt/sdcard from the root.zip file.
(Using Astro, find the root.zip file it might be in /mnt/sdcard/Downloads or could be else where if your not using the website to view XDA. Copy it from where ever it's at and paste it in /mnt/sdcard. Press your finger on the zip file and tap Extract when the menu pops up. Tap "Extract to This Directory".)
- Next, open terminal emulator and copy / paste the following:
sh /mnt/sdcard/root.sh
Text will fly by, the script will automatically copy the su binary and install it to the proper location.
Once the script finishes running, be sure to install superuser from the market:
Very Important, if you skip this you won't be "officially rooted yet"!!!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
Open the superuser app once it's installed, click on the wrench in the upper right corner, scroll to the bottom and find "Su binary v... Tap to check for updates" and tap that link. It should bring you to an update screen, click the button at the bottom to update!
Once you have done the above, then install busybox, Titanium, etc.. if needed.
Thanks goes to abliss for origionally coming up with the root commands!
This mod really just automates his work.

permission denied every step of the way. Used both script manager and terminal

ok terminal manager is out, I didn't realize that doing a hard reset wouldn't wipe the /system/xbin directory completely so technically busybox tools were still installed and sh wouldn't normally be there. I'll see if there's another way..

this method work for any build? and if so, is there any problem during the process that could "kill" my a100 or it's safe?

This method should, yes and it's safe.. It's actually more safe (if that's possible) than the method origionally posted in the dev section since there really isn't any room for user error.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Ill give the new method a go around tomorrow and report back for you.

I wasn't expecting it to anyway, but I figured I'd let you know this doesn't work on the A101.
Hoping someone can find a working root method for this model.

Sorry to hear about the a101, that thing sounds like a tough nut to crack!
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

This working for me i manage to root my a100

It works and its so simple
Thank you so much for this! It was so easy. Though the only problem I had was with the terminal emulator, no fualt of the Dev, but it might help someone. When I was trying to write in the line of code I kept getting errors because I couldnt get the keyboard to write lower case. So copy and paste if your a noon like me to get it through the terminal.

Well, I dont know what the hell is up with my tab, but Even this didnt work. It showed the file was there, but after I tried installing SU, it didnt get root, so I went back in to verify the file was still there, and nope. It disappeared. I have no idea how, unless somehow mine device is checking the directories, which is the only thing I can think of...

mvan4310 said:
Well, I dont know what the hell is up with my tab, but Even this didnt work. It showed the file was there, but after I tried installing SU, it didnt get root, so I went back in to verify the file was still there, and nope. It disappeared. I have no idea how, unless somehow mine device is checking the directories, which is the only thing I can think of...
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You sure you don´t have an a101? what build number are you running?

A100_2.007.04_COM_GEN1
Most definitely an A100...

mvan4310 said:
A100_2.007.04_COM_GEN1
Most definitely an A100...
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I have no idea then.. the only thing I could say is to try and restore from a "Full" rom, like Acer_A100_1.014.08_COM_GEN1 and try to root it before doing anything else. It wouldn't hurt to try anyway and the worst that could happen is that you'd have to restore all your apps and stuff. If we can ever get this thing to run cwm and a different kernel, you'll definitely be needing root.

Works great!
Thanks so much for the script and instructions. Im enjoying my rooted tab yay!

mvan4310 said:
Well, I dont know what the hell is up with my tab, but Even this didnt work. It showed the file was there, but after I tried installing SU, it didnt get root, so I went back in to verify the file was still there, and nope. It disappeared. I have no idea how, unless somehow mine device is checking the directories, which is the only thing I can think of...
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Did you check the boxes for USB Debugging and Unknown sources just in case?? (in Settings > development)

I checked them both. Root Checker shows I have root, but other apps cant get root access, and SuperUser cant update because of this issue... I dont know what the hell to do because this has me stuck atm... Im gonna flash back to 1.018 and see if that helps, probably not, but it wont hurt to check.
EDIT:
I reverted back and got root. It seems to be the newest update that stopped it. Im updating back up again to see if I retain root. What a pain...
Edit 2:
Yep, Im rooted now. It unrooted me when updating, ran the script you provided and its working now. Dont know why it didnt take before reverting back, but works wonderfully now. Now that Im rooted, let me know what I can do and peek around at to help out here.

Has anyone tried that on an A500?

A500 has its own rooting methods. You can find info about the A500 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1136

Thanks alot crossix. Worked like a charm.
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