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Coming from HTC/Motorola phones primarily the development for this phone has confused me a bit. Those phones used to get a normal root method pretty soon after release without having to worry about messing around the kernal.
Is there going to be a day where you can just root it and leave the kernal alone or is the kernal/root thing exclusive to Samsung phones?
Whsn i was on att i would use superoneclick. I too was wondering this.
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We need this.
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The root for this phone is as easy as it gets. I just rooted my friends inspire and while it is only one click the process it goes through us way more complex.
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stangdriverdoug said:
The root for this phone is as easy as it gets. I just rooted my friends inspire and while it is only one click the process it goes through us way more complex.
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Yeah I have to say this was a very easy process to root coming from an evo4g
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I think he meant the fact that ur using the kernel to get to root instaed the more conventional root method we are used to seeing on devices like htc and so on. It is pretty strange the fact u flash a kernel and then flash to get root its typically gain root then flash somethingy. Or at least thats what my noob ass is used to lol
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stangdriverdoug said:
The root for this phone is as easy as it gets. I just rooted my friends inspire and while it is only one click the process it goes through us way more complex.
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All the root methods are simple to execute for someone who can read. But I am referring to the fact (as edison said) that you have to flash a new kernal to achieve root. I'm personally waiting for a more typical root method before I root.
Not that I don't appreciate/love the dev community but I like a COMPLETE stock setup with root before I go messing around experimenting because I don't necessarily trust EVERY dev and don't have the technical expertise to fix stuff myself.
Only solution is to just wait, I don't think many would be working on another root method because this one isn't complex, is noob friendly and works 100% I don't see any pressing reason for another method
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Yup I hear ya. You can always root then odin bubbys pulled stock kernel for a complete stock root. It's not one click but it's close. Only draw back it there is no recovery.
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Conventional root?
What is that?
Umm...there is no other way? There's no exploit anymore guys...it's either flash a rooted kernel or flash a rooted /system. And that's easy as hell
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Unless you can get hold of Samsung's signing keys for creating a signed update.zip or find a new exploit (which would have to be fixed eventually because exploits are essentially security holes) you are pretty much stuck with the current methods.
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squshy 7 said:
Umm...there is no other way? There's no exploit anymore guys...it's either flash a rooted kernel or flash a rooted /system. And that's easy as hell
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Wow,so no more one click roost with cwm then we can flash any kernel and be good? Shizznit, one click was good stuff
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I miss z4root. Im not a newber but I know I like my simplicity redundantly simple.
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Honestly odin is pretty the one click we need.
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Dude samsung released the source and practically handed us root on a silver platter
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gpgorbosjr said:
All the root methods are simple to execute for someone who can read. But I am referring to the fact (as edison said) that you have to flash a new kernal to achieve root. I'm personally waiting for a more typical root method before I root.
Not that I don't appreciate/love the dev community but I like a COMPLETE stock setup with root before I go messing around experimenting because I don't necessarily trust EVERY dev and don't have the technical expertise to fix stuff myself.
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Why should anyone find a exploit to root the phone when the bootloader
Is open and allows you to root much easier....google keeps closing holes in software making it harder and harder to root ...its not a htc where they s-off the phone .....this will probably be the only way to root because there is no reason to find another
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What could be easier than putting this in Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282415 and hitting the start button
I think the point people are trying to make here is that they wish there was a way to have root and recovery and remain bone stock. So far there is no way to do this. Alot of people don't want to flash a custom kernel at this point because of all the problems people are reporting. Myself included. I am still stock and won't root until devs get this stuff sorted. Maybe koush will figure it out...
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It's not really clear from the titles in the development section, but there is a way to root without flashing a kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282418
That's a stock system image, simply modified to include root. No kernel at all.
You've got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus. You're eager to root and unlock it,but don't want to acquire carpal tunnel in the process?Listen up: a one-click root and unlock tool has been posted to the forums over at AndroidCentral. Developed by WugFresh,the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit automatically installs the software necessary to liberate Google's sexy new superphone and brings you one step closer to installing your favorite ROM. The tool can also unroot and restore the OEM-lock -- allowing you to bring your Nexy back to its out-of-the-box state. The utility runs on Windows PCs and,for the time being,only supports Verizon's iteration of the newest Nexus;the posting promises a GSM compatible version soon. Hit the source link if you're interested,and happy rooting.
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...-unlock/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
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that's some 1-click wow-ness!
now if only we can just use speech commands to have our pc's do it for us.
sometimes you just can't be bothered to touch your mouse.
The solution here on xda is arguably better. It's definitely been available longer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
oturn said:
The solution here on xda is arguably better. It's definitely been available longer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
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Yea thats as easy as it gets. Steps through CDMA or GSM version, then gives 1-5 options to perform said tasks.
You can't have a 1 click root that covers all Nexi. GSM and CDMA require a separate version.
Thanks for sharing the find Anfeldt24.....I'll sure try it! Us old dudes need this stuff to be as easy as possible!!
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that's some 1-click wow-ness!
now if only we can just use speech commands to have our pc's do it for us.
sometimes you just can't be bothered to touch your mouse.
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I am working on it..... does it count if I use dragon naturally to do it for me
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well i recently got a g2. it is currently unlocked but i want to get it rooted too. will the rooting affect the status of it being unlocked? it is tmobile branded so i am guessing it will unlocked by typing in a special code? thanks. also how can i root the phone? just send me a link. i am experienced in rooting as i have a rooted epic 4g and also my girlfriend galaxy 2.
No rooting and unlocking are two seperate things and don't affect one another. Not @ a computer so just google the link try "htc g2 root wiki" will be one of the first hits I'm sure. Read first make sure you understand, having said that its safe and easy
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Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
yes i know they are 2 different things... and thanks just did that and found it. like i stated in my first post i have rooted other phones in the past and also recently and all the roms ive used have been from this forum.
whats the best rom for everyday use?
KyraOfFire said:
Cyanogen Guide
Downgrade http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting#Downgrade_to_an_exploitable_Firmware
Root http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
XDA Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
Good luck
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thanks. that last link to the permanent root helped.
how do i know which is the appropriate clockwork recovery for my phone? i think i need the first one ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0:?
Any for the vision will work, you can always upgrade later. And in the future I recomend 4ext but it is mostly prefrence
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thanks. almost done. going smoothly. not really liking the phone. isnt comparable to the epic 4g or the galasxy s2. might just sell it after i do this
Lot of people seem to think this way, personally I love this phone and for my needs there isn't a better one out there. I doubt ill buy a new one for years
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Unfortunately it appears that I will have to reset my galaxy nexus. Since i bought it, the battery hasnt been too bad, but starting yesterday I have only been able to get 3 hours of usage time. Sucks. So since i cant find the problem it looks like I have to reset the phone. And if i reset my phone I guess this is a good opportunity to root my phone. I am familiar with Forum etiquette and have done a lot of reading but there is so much information out there and it is getting updated constantly. Now after reading a ton of forums including this one, I think it is a good time to finally unlock my phone. I have a couple of questions.
First question: Even if i didnt want to install any custom ROMS, etc... I should still at least unlock the bootloader as this is the first step to doing anything? Right? Even if I didnt want to add any custom roms and stay on the stock ICS 4.02 i would just unlock the bootloader?
From what I have read and understand, there are 2 procedures to do.
1. back up all your data
2. unlock the bootloader
3. flash a custom or stock rom
what i really want to do is unlock the phone and either keep ICS 4.02 or install the stock ICS 4.04 update.
I have seen instructions from these 2 links.
http://www.androidust.com/install-ice-cream-sandwich-ics-on-verizon-galaxy-nexus-android-4-0-4/
http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-nexus-air-ota-manual-download/
Are they good instructions as I have seen different ways of doing this or is there a better link on this forum that has better directions. I trust this forum the most as I have been on all of them and they always refer to this forum. I am really confused and if anyone can send me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
[GNex TOOLKIT V5.7] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE [GSM]
Hands down they easiest way to go about it
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Tjotte said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
[GNex TOOLKIT V5.7] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE [GSM]
Hands down they easiest way to go about it
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True. That's the best way to go. Spent hours trying to root mine before discovering the Toolkit.
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AndIKnow said:
True. That's the best way to go. Spent hours trying to root mine before discovering the Toolkit.
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Trust me, you did the right way. If your phone ever does anything you don't want it to, having knowledge of how to use fastboot greatly increases your chances of a quick fix. All in all, these toolkits are not really recommended.
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I do agree with above poster, i also did it "the hard way" first time rooting my GN, coming from Xperia X10 doin alot of rom'ing back and forth switching kernels/radios, so yes absolutely.. try to learn it the proper way but the toolkits are fast and easy to use so i prefer it i'm no pro in any way and all my knowledge is very ,temporary, if you like.. i read some guide and follow it to reach my result, i suck at remembering it after i'm done have fun tinkering
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So I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
As you can see, is an apk that allows to root many devices, including several Galaxy devices. Our Ace 2 doesn't appear in the list, though I wonder if it is because it doesn't share the same exploit, or just because nobody reported it could work in our device.
Could anyone more knowledge than me check the thread and see if the exploits listed will work in the Ace 2, and perhaps let the developer know?
A one click root, (without using cables/adb/etc), would be awesome.
Update: I tried the app in my phone, it just says there are no exploits for my phone, and exits. Anyone knows which is the vulnerability that was exploited to root the Ace 2?
probably because of the fact that we have a u8500 device so doesnt work. just use root.zip by shaaan, wont cause any harm
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teddytsen said:
probably because of the fact that we have a u8500 device so doesnt work. just use root.zip by shaaan, wont cause any harm
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Oh, my phone is rooted already, first thing I always do. I think you are right, the issue must have to do with the processor. But my point is that is someone could point to the developer how to exploit our Ace 2, it will be a much handy, easier and quicker way to root it.
i think flashing is easier as ive done it countless times.. but everyone has different ideas hope someone manages to get it working for you and future users
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