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[Q] Rooting the Motorola Defy

Hello. I ave ordered a Motorola Defy which should arrive in a couple of days from now. I'm pretty sure that it will be running on Android 2.1. So in all preparedness for the rooting, I have installed the Motorola Drivers and SuperOneClick V1.9.5(with driver pack).
So my question is, is all of this as simple as checking the USB debugging option, unmounting the SD card and clicking the root button. Sorry, I'm new to this stuff. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

-restart your phone while keeping the volume-up button pressed. This will get your phone into bootloader mode.
-Connect your phone to your computer via USB. Its bootloader drivers will get automatically installed.
-Restart the computer again and also restart your phone normally into Android this time.
-Connect your phone to your computer and let its normal drivers get automatically installed.
-Make sure USB debugging is DISABLED on your phone in Settings > Applications > Development.
-Launch SuperOneClick on your computer by right-clicking on it and selecting ‘Run as Administrator’.
-Click ‘Root’. It will say ‘Waiting for device…’
-Now ENABLE USB debugging on your phone in Settings > Applications > Development.
-Wait patiently till you see a prompt on your computer saying ‘Device is rooted’.
-Reboot your phone and you’re done!
All the best

What about the new version of SuperOneClick i.e. 1.9.5
I've read the same instructions on addictive tips. And they suggested an older version of SuperOneClick since it was written sometime ago. I've heard that there is an easier way of doing it with the newer versions of SuperOneClick. That's what I wanted to know.

I could not root my Defy with the newest version of superoneclick I used version SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse the newest could not root my phone. You can try but if it does not work then use an older version.
You have to enable USB debugging and set usb connection to charge only, or else ADB cannot connect to your phone. Then press Root and wait till it says your phone is rooted.
Worked for me on my 2 Motorola android phones.
(owner of Milestone XT720 and Defy)

I use v1.7.0...and it works like a charm

Thanks
Thanks folks. I have a self of calmness in my mind now. I now have both the versions of SuperOneClick (1.7 and 1.9.5). I'll try it with 1.7 first. Can't wait to get my hands on the device tomorrow. Thanks again folks.

I've read that it is a must to unmount sd card. How do i do that?
Edit: Nevermind. Found it under settings>sd card

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gommers1978 said:
I could not root my Defy with the newest version of superoneclick I used version SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse the newest could not root my phone. You can try but if it does not work then use an older version.
You have to enable USB debugging and set usb connection to charge only, or else ADB cannot connect to your phone. Then press Root and wait till it says your phone is rooted.
Worked for me on my 2 Motorola android phones.
(owner of Milestone XT720 and Defy)
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When exactly did you root your device? And would the phone get bricked if it doesn't get rooted using newer versions of superoneclick?

chill man...it wont brick ur phone..yanta sav maga..estu yochasubeda(i hope u know kannada)

chethan316 said:
When exactly did you root your device? And would the phone get bricked if it doesn't get rooted using newer versions of superoneclick?
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Dont worry dude! I am an adroid newbie too (Defy is my first android) and i managed to root it within 5 minutes in the first try itself. I also used 1.7 by the way.

arpith.fbi said:
chill man...it wont brick ur phone..yanta sav maga..estu yochasubeda(i hope u know kannada)
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Hahaha You have no idea how hard I'm laughing right now. Nangu kannada barotthe maga

New rooting guide for for Defy
I can't post links so just go to tech journal com and search for root Motorola.
This just came out today, hope it helps. I'm going to try it and will report back.
Been looking for a while for something like this. It seems like there is nothing to it, at least going by other stuff I've seen.
Comments?

Football Fan said:
Dont worry dude! I am an adroid newbie too (Defy is my first android) and i managed to root it within 5 minutes in the first try itself. I also used 1.7 by the way.
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How exactly did you do it with SuperOneClick 1.7?

arpith.fbi said:
-restart your phone while keeping the volume-up button pressed. This will get your phone into bootloader mode.
-Connect your phone to your computer via USB. Its bootloader drivers will get automatically installed.
-Restart the computer again and also restart your phone normally into Android this time.
-Connect your phone to your computer and let its normal drivers get automatically installed.
-Make sure USB debugging is DISABLED on your phone in Settings > Applications > Development.
-Launch SuperOneClick on your computer by right-clicking on it and selecting ‘Run as Administrator’.
-Click ‘Root’. It will say ‘Waiting for device…’
-Now ENABLE USB debugging on your phone in Settings > Applications > Development.
-Wait patiently till you see a prompt on your computer saying ‘Device is rooted’.
-Reboot your phone and you’re done!
All the best
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Thanks so much. So this method worked for you with SuperOneClick 1.7 right? I just want to make sure that everything's alright when I'm doing it.

yup...follow the steps and it will be rooted..i used v1.7..my fone was rooted withing 2 mins
i dint go to bootloader before rooting it..just connected the phone via usb (n normal mode)and it installed all the necessary drivers..after tat restart ur comp...then ROOT it
tats all

chethan316 said:
When exactly did you root your device? And would the phone get bricked if it doesn't get rooted using newer versions of superoneclick?
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I rooted my device 3 days ago (thats when i recieved my Defy) in all the phones ive rooted and all the rooting i ever did, i never bricked a phone.
No ive used the newest version and i did not work and no brick either.

For Android v2.1 I used 'z4root' without any problems. In v2.2.2 z4root don't work, then I use SOC 1.9.1 (for root) & 1.9.5 (for 'non market apps')

Problem

Hey guys,
I am facing this prob. for quite some time. Whenever I use flashtool and connect my Xperia Arc in flash mode, the computer hangs without any warning and I jus have to restart it. FlashTool says that drivers for the device is not correctly installed.
Pl. help me with regard to this.
I am presently running CyanogenMod 9 Nightly version.
Flashtool: 0.9.8.0
Awaiting your reply

Epic Fail, Wrong Forum............................................................................................................Reportet.

reinstall driver , format your computer ??
And please note that here Development Forum
pls post it to right place -____-

Don't be so mean. Have you ever got into despair when having a problem? Have you though that the forum name is not the most relevant one? By the way, where should a question like this be posted?!
TO answer the question... it is not easy so solve. You will need to clean your PC of all possible traces of old drivers. To do that, with the phone disconnected, go to Device Manager on PC (google if you don't know how). Then, remove any possible references to your phone using the information from here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff184583.aspx
After that, install Sony PC Sync software. Follow the steps. At the end, it should tell you that you should connect phone.
Everything should work now (your phone will be finally re-discovered).
Before you do that, also try to disable Debugging on the phone and set the PC connection to MTP.
Good Luck!

okty2k said:
By the way, where should a question like this be posted?!
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Preferably on the flashtool thread, failing that the Q&A section, after trying to solve the issue instead of creating a new thread/post after the first failed attempt at something.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray

Try reinstalling drivers from flash tool/drivers

amulbaby said:
Hey guys,
I am facing this prob. for quite some time. Whenever I use flashtool and connect my Xperia Arc in flash mode, the computer hangs without any warning and I jus have to restart it. FlashTool says that drivers for the device is not correctly installed.
Pl. help me with regard to this.
I am presently running CyanogenMod 9 Nightly version.
Flashtool: 0.9.8.0
Awaiting your reply
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first, you start with fresh windows install, after install flash tools

rod555 said:
first, you start with fresh windows install
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Bit extreme unless all else fails.

or you try with one Virtual machine... Vmware

[Q] Help please.

So about a week ago I rooted my zenfone 2. Ive NEVER rooted a device before so I though it would be cool.
A few days after I had rooted my phone it requested to update. I updated my device and since then it has been stuck on the bootloader. I've tried doing factory resets and everything I could think of. I have looked up guides on how to flash it but none seem to help. I tried doing the adb or w/e it is but for some reason my computer doesn't read my device anymore so when i go to look up device via adb device non can be found. Any help would be grateful. I am new to this and its a really bad experience so far. Mostly my fault. Anyways any help would be great. Thanks in advance. Asus zenfone 2 ze551ml
Note i have downloaded the usb drivers from asus. which are zip files. Not exactly sure how to install, and my phone doesnt get picked up by my computer. (ive tried using different usb ports.)

itzMon said:
So about a week ago I rooted my zenfone 2. Ive NEVER rooted a device before so I though it would be cool.
A few days after I had rooted my phone it requested to update. I updated my device and since then it has been stuck on the bootloader. I've tried doing factory resets and everything I could think of. I have looked up guides on how to flash it but none seem to help. I tried doing the adb or w/e it is but for some reason my computer doesn't read my device anymore so when i go to look up device via adb device non can be found. Any help would be grateful. I am new to this and its a really bad experience so far. Mostly my fault. Anyways any help would be great. Thanks in advance. Asus zenfone 2 ze551ml
Note i have downloaded the usb drivers from asus. which are zip files. Not exactly sure how to install, and my phone doesnt get picked up by my computer. (ive tried using different usb ports.)
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Here are drivers for zenfone 2 and it is executable file https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Here is the guide on how to install the above drivers https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/installation-instructions-for-intel-android-usb-driver
And ur device got stuck in a boot-loop because u didn't un-root ur device before applying OTA... It is clearly mentioned in almost every thread to un-root first and then apply OTA...Plus you havent installed drivers on ur pc and thats why adb is not recognizing ur phone...
Please see this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596... See Flashing Asus Zenfone 2 (#4) part in this thread.... Please read the guide carefully you will find everything in it...And install drivers first...

mhp1995 said:
Here are drivers for zenfone 2 and it is executable file https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Here is the guide on how to install the above drivers https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/installation-instructions-for-intel-android-usb-driver
And ur device got stuck in a boot-loop because u didn't un-root ur device before applying OTA... It is clearly mentioned in almost every thread to un-root first and then apply OTA...Plus you havent installed drivers on ur pc and thats why adb is not recognizing ur phone...
Please see this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596... See Flashing Asus Zenfone 2 (#4) part in this thread.... Please read the guide carefully you will find everything in it...And install drivers first...
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Thanks a lot for reply! I did everything it said and worked. Thank you so much! the intel driver you linked me finally got my computer to read my phone. That was probably my main problem.

Please please please please help

I am trying to root the LG G# running on 5.0.1. I have tried every [email protected]#$%^ way and I am pissed. I tried it this way ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197 , one way script way.with the LGoneclickroottool or whatever the name is and it gets all the way to 100% but the Root checker app says its not rooted. I encountered a few errors first it was the PTP ,it would get stuck at 90% then I switched to MTP and it reached 100%.
I noticed that everytime I unplug the phone or switch between MTP or PTP the phone makes a sound and it says its installing drivers again. Could that be the problem?
I need some help with this , I have been trying for 3 fu$#@%^ hours and I cant get it to work.

Felixcgp said:
I am trying to root the LG G# running on 5.0.1. I have tried every [email protected]#$%^ way and I am pissed. I tried it this way ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197 , one way script way.with the LGoneclickroottool or whatever the name is and it gets all the way to 100% but the Root checker app says its not rooted. I encountered a few errors first it was the PTP ,it would get stuck at 90% then I switched to MTP and it reached 100%.
I noticed that everytime I unplug the phone or switch between MTP or PTP the phone makes a sound and it says its installing drivers again. Could that be the problem?
I need some help with this , I have been trying for 3 fu$#@%^ hours and I cant get it to work.
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Seems your in a pickle.. I used this site and it worked http://lgg3root.com/
Also plug it in and if you are PC savvy look in the device manager and see if its listed. If it is remove it (it may be listed as unknown device). then unplug the phone reinstall the driver then plug it back in and try the root method again. Hope this helps! sorry no one else is bothering to even give a helping hand.

Erock2k4 said:
Seems your in a pickle.. I used this site and it worked http://lgg3root.com/
Also plug it in and if you are PC savvy look in the device manager and see if its listed. If it is remove it (it may be listed as unknown device). then unplug the phone reinstall the driver then plug it back in and try the root method again. Hope this helps! sorry no one else is bothering to even give a helping hand.
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Thanks for the help.I tried it both ways. Neither one worked. So ****ing frustrating. I didnt run into an error or anything. i was able to follow step by step the lgg3root website with no problem.And when it says done and i take the battery off like the guy says and turn my phone on Supersu does not appear on my apps or root checker say that it has been rooted. Im about to throw this **** against the floor.
And yeah ,nobody else has given me any help either. [email protected]#$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since you're phone is running LP, use the second method in this thread...
[GUIDE][ROOT] Newest Root Method for LG devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
Download and extract the New_LG_Root_v0.1_by_dig.zip file from the OP, then open a command prompt w/ admin rights from within the extracted directory..

Bricked phone - nothing helps - please see the photo

Hi,
I don't know how this happenned, but I bricked my phone. When I try to start it, it says cache/data/etc missing. I tried the MEGA UNBRICK guide found here, but it did not help, phone does not show up in the tool. I can still connect it to the computer and detect it with fastboot, ADB doesn't see the phone. Please help, thanks for replies.

vector88 said:
Hi,
I don't know how this happenned, but I bricked my phone. When I try to start it, it says cache/data/etc missing. I tried the MEGA UNBRICK guide found here, but it did not help, phone does not show up in the tool. I can still connect it to the computer and detect it with fastboot, ADB doesn't see the phone. Please help, thanks for replies.
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Can i help you with the mega unbrick Guide?
Do you have TeamViewer for a remote session?
Just PM me if you are interested

Try the second method in this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700
EDIT: Sorry. Didn't read your problem in full

I had the same problem flashing freedomos/oxygenos, follow mega unbrick method using the full version of the tool (method 2). you go back to 6.0.1

I tried the second method, it did not work, thats the reason I am asking here ;(

vector88 said:
I tried the second method, it did not work, thats the reason I am asking here ;(
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Like i said pm me if you want me to guide you through there.

Is that the first screen you are getting as soon as you boot

vector88 said:
Hi,
I don't know how this happenned, but I bricked my phone. When I try to start it, it says cache/data/etc missing. I tried the MEGA UNBRICK guide found here, but it did not help, phone does not show up in the tool. I can still connect it to the computer and detect it with fastboot, ADB doesn't see the phone. Please help, thanks for replies.
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Method 2 has a folder with things containing these files, you can flash them manually with Fastboot. If you need help feel free to pm me ive been through this aswell.

vector88 said:
I tried the second method, it did not work, thats the reason I am asking here ;(
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You may have to try repeatedly, using method 2. I have read about it working after a few repeated attempts.

Try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68245482&postcount=111

Thanks, on third time, the second MEGA UNBRICK method worked. But to made sure, I have uninstalled all oneplus and android drivers, then that worked.
Thank you All

vector88 said:
Thanks, on third time, the second MEGA UNBRICK method worked. But to made sure, I have uninstalled all oneplus and android drivers, then that worked.
Thank you All
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Glad you're back

it is better to take it to a oneplus service centre. i too had the same problem they fixed it within 10 mins.