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How to root?

I have a Droid Charge right now and I'm planning on getting a Google Nexus as soon as I have some time to go up to the store to actually get the phone.
But the question I have is, how do I root it? The Verizon LTE version. Because... it simply comes down to this; if I can't root it, I don't want it.

With the manual way. The adb way. Or the fast boot way. I also seen this on Droid-Life yesterday and it seems like one of those quick "one click root" methods. I never tried it so I don't know. Here's the link
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/01/1...-receives-load-of-new-features/#disqus_thread

I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.

trparky said:
I found this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
I'm assuming that that's what I need to root this beast?
Also... do I have to unlock the bootloader? I've never had to unlock a bootloader, the Droid Charge which I have right now didn't have a locked bootloader.
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You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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badassirocz said:
You have to unlock the bootloader by setting up ADB after installing the android SDK to your computer. There are a ton of step by step guides for this but it is super easy and requires only one command after the set up is complete "fastboot OEM unlock" then I recommend using the CF-Root method that also has the guide here on XDA. The CF-Root method is also on command and basically just adds root to your stock rom.
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Here is the CF-Root link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952

So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.

I would use regular ADB command prompts. Download and install the Samsung drivers and go to town. The only thing you may experience is after you install the drives and start ADB command if it hangs on waiting for device you need to go into device manager on you computer and you should see your phone listed with a yellow question mark or exclamation point. You need to select it and manually install the drivers from there. Still a piece a cake and the must fool proof way to go.

trparky said:
So you don't recommend using the method in the forum thread I mentioned?
I already have ADB installed on my computer and have used it multiple times to do shell-related stuff and to push/pull files.
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use the post that you found, if you have driver problems install PDAnet. It will work like a charm, just make sure you read all the way through first then start again from the beginning and do it step by step. Don't need to bother with adb anymore that the rootkit is out, its quick and easy and a great tool if your not comfortable with ADB
Edit: Also not to be a jerk, but you really should just search the development forum instead of cluttering the forums. You found the answer yourself.

I used the GNex Toolkit found on the development forum.
GSM Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
LTE / CDMA Version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
Really simple and easy to use. It does it all for you. All you have to do is know what current build your phones running, by going into Settings->About Phone.
Load it up, select build version, hit the Unlock,Root,Recovery option.
I'd recommend you do this immediately, as unlocking the bootloader wipes your phone.

[Q] Problem finding rooting methods on Verizon R800x

EDIT: Problem solved using zergRush with DooMLoRD's tools, using the community provided Mac script. Thanks a bunch for all your help~
I'm having a problem finding a suitable rooting method for my Verizon Xperia play R800x.
Android version is 2.3.3, and the kernel version is 2.6.32.9
First off, on Sony's bootloader unlock page, it says that CDMA phones cannot have their bootloaders unlocked. Additionally, putting the code *#*#7378423#*#* doesn't do anything on my phone. No service menu, nothing. On that note, Clockworkmod Recovery shouldn't be able to work either, since that requires an unlocked bootloader (right?), thus I can't flash RootXperia.
Gingerbreak no longer works, tried it personally, in addition to reading that an update broke it.
zergRush looks like my last option, but I use a Mac, and the only tutorials I can find are for Windows. I suppose if the Mac terminal isn't TOO different it'd work, but I really don't know.
Is there something I'm missing?

SuperOneClick will root it, but you may have to use Windows
You'll be able to install cwm after you've rooted. Search the Market for Xperia cwm installer

Honestly, on the r800x. PM Alejandrissimo, There is a charge for services. However getting the bootloader unlocked and where you can flash and do things. Is quite worth it. Sadly the r800x.. isnt as easy as the GSM models, so dont try to think that it is. CDMA sucks heh.. Least I got mine done tho. =D

Michealtbh said:
SuperOneClick will root it, but you may have to use Windows
You'll be able to install cwm after you've rooted. Search the Market for Xperia cwm installer
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That sounds like an idea. I'll have to find a Windows computer though, but shouldn't be too hard. Unless it requires the Android SDK installed separately too.
Mysticales said:
Honestly, on the r800x. PM Alejandrissimo, There is a charge for services. However getting the bootloader unlocked and where you can flash and do things. Is quite worth it. Sadly the r800x.. isnt as easy as the GSM models, so dont try to think that it is. CDMA sucks heh.. Least I got mine done tho. =D
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I just care if it's rooted. I don't really want to flash ROMs or kernels, I just wanted root access, and from most of what I read, unlocking the bootloader first was the way to do it.

AvataroftheSun said:
That sounds like an idea. I'll have to find a Windows computer though, but shouldn't be too hard. Unless it requires the Android SDK installed separately too.
I just care if it's rooted. I don't really want to flash ROMs or kernels, I just wanted root access, and from most of what I read, unlocking the bootloader first was the way to do it.
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It is possible to use zergRush on a Mac.
Go to this thread
[HOW-TO] Root Phones w/ Android v2.2.x-2.3.x (zergRush Method)
Scroll down to where it says "[ Scripts posted by others ]", and youll find "Rooting script for MAC OSX"
Enjoy

AvataroftheSun said:
That sounds like an idea. I'll have to find a Windows computer though, but shouldn't be too hard. Unless it requires the Android SDK installed separately too.
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If you look at the Linux script in the zergRush thread (how to root 2.2.x thru 2.3.x, or something like that) in the Android development subsection, that'll be closest to a Mac script...
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk

Leraeniesh said:
It is possible to use zergRush on a Mac.
Go to this thread
[HOW-TO] Root Phones w/ Android v2.2.x-2.3.x (zergRush Method)
Scroll down to where it says "[ Scripts posted by others ]", and youll find "Rooting script for MAC OSX"
Enjoy
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Oh wow, I never saw that when I skimmed that post. I'll try it this way then.

Help with 2nd bootloader (noob here)

Ive searched and now im 100% certain i have a Fire HD 8.9 inch 2nd gen tablet, It has update 8.5.1 on it, Im trying to figure out if i need to somehow downgrade or if i can just install 2nd bootloader on this software version. Sorry if this is already answered i looked and didnt see it, but i did a good bit of research before asking this question, but i just wanna be 100% sure of what i need to do.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
deershoot3r

deershoot3r said:
Ive searched and now im 100% certain i have a Fire HD 8.9 inch 2nd gen tablet, It has update 8.5.1 on it, Im trying to figure out if i need to somehow downgrade or if i can just install 2nd bootloader on this software version. Sorry if this is already answered i looked and didnt see it, but i did a good bit of research before asking this question, but i just wanna be 100% sure of what i need to do.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
deershoot3r
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Hey man!
I just did the whole thing less than a week ago my first time too. The method worked on mine & I was 8.5.1 as well so yea it should work!
I'm on Cyanogen 12.1 Oct 23rd nightly release using it to type right now.
If ya have any probs or questions hit me up! I'll be checking in regularly to see if anyone's seen my posts about some bugs I've encountered.
Be sure your device is rooted first, familiarize yourself with the android-sdk stuff on your PC & the tough part for me was ADB (Android Debugging Bridge).
Once you can get the correct drivers to communicate with the kindle (with ADB enabled) it will go fairly quickly.
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Here's the ADB drivers from Amazon..
https://developer.amazon.com/appsan...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing

I used iRoot to get root on my kindle but people around here are leery of it cause its a Chinese root kit & nobody's sure what all it does. Its a one click App pretty easy to use. Ya gotta go to your settings and allow installation of 3rd party apps & make sure you're connected to the internet when you run them because they say they use a cloud based platform to search for specific root methods on your device.
http://vrootdownload.com/iRoot/#.Vi6eenwo62c
There's probably a better variant of that app I dunno if this one will work but I bet it will.
http://www.kingroot.net/
There's some Root checker apps you can get for free at the amazon store to see if it worked & ya got root access.
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I just wouldn't mess with or install anything else the app suggests once inside. Just click the root button, if it works great, get out don't install anything from inside the app & don't mess with anything else inside the app unless you're the brave & daring type..
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The Kingroot developers have posted here before, you can see what they had to say here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

If I were you I'd try Kingroot first its newer & and from the same people. I used Kingroot on my Samsung S4 late model Verizon & it worked when pretty much everyone else was stumped.
You can remove Kingroot stuff with a one click app called #Supersume & then you can install the more traditional root manager app #SuperSU by Chainfire.
Don't just uninstall Kingroot apps or you'll lose root access & hafta run Kingroot or iRoot again to regain Root access.
The Kingroot & iRoot apps are very easy to use. You shouldn't need a PC at all, I didn't.
Hit me up if any probs..

I've had great success using the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...k-rom-to-hashcodes-lp-5-1-x-kfhd-8-9-t3149826

Htc 526 root---need a way!!!

I have my HTC 526 Verizon (if that makes a difference) that I would like to root and play around with everything I can do with rooting
But... I have tried many one touch rooting methods across the world of apk's and none seemed to work. KingRoot is showing they're working on a way but not so sure on how long it will be until there's a way. :/
If someone has a safe way to root it then pleeeeaaaaseee help!

Chipbord said:
I have my HTC 526 Verizon (if that makes a difference) that I would like to root and play around with everything I can do with rooting
But... I have tried many one touch rooting methods across the world of apk's and none seemed to work. KingRoot is showing they're working on a way but not so sure on how long it will be until there's a way. :/
If someone has a safe way to root it then pleeeeaaaaseee help!
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Try towel root
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Try towel root it's available in the play store and that is one click straight to your device and the best part is it doesn't have to be done via PC. I know that one works cause I rooted my LG with it and did it through my device

Chipbord said:
I have my HTC 526 Verizon (if that makes a difference) that I would like to root and play around with everything I can do with rooting
But... I have tried many one touch rooting methods across the world of apk's and none seemed to work. KingRoot is showing they're working on a way but not so sure on how long it will be until there's a way. :/
If someone has a safe way to root it then pleeeeaaaaseee help!
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Try with Kingo root pc

HTC One M8 - Sqaubbies Toolkit Help

Hi,
I am trying to unroot my HTC One M8 so that I can recover deleted numbers, SMS Texts etc. I'd never don't this before but successfully recovered data using GT Recovery on an old Samsung S3.
Tried to repeat the process on my HTC One M8 on a UK network provider. Downloaded and installed squabbies HTC One M8 Toolkit v2.5.0.0. It auto updated (very handy) and off I went striking the "get unlock token code". The phone (which is connected) powers down for restart and I get an on screen message on PC saying it is "restarting into download mode".
From there that's it. It just hangs and nothing further happens.
I've read the point & purpose of this particular forum/thread. Are you able to offer any direction please on where I might find some help with this please?
Thanks.

android amatuer said:
Hi,
I am trying to unroot my HTC One M8 so that I can recover deleted numbers, SMS Texts etc. I'd never don't this before but successfully recovered data using GT Recovery on an old Samsung S3.
Tried to repeat the process on my HTC One M8 on a UK network provider. Downloaded and installed squabbies HTC One M8 Toolkit v2.5.0.0. It auto updated (very handy) and off I went striking the "get unlock token code". The phone (which is connected) powers down for restart and I get an on screen message on PC saying it is "restarting into download mode".
From there that's it. It just hangs and nothing further happens.
I've read the point & purpose of this particular forum/thread. Are you able to offer any direction please on where I might find some help with this please?
Thanks.
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You don't need an unlock token to unroot, and you don't need a toolkit. I usually suggest to never use toolkits.
Also, you aren't going to be able to retrieve deleted numbers and SMS texts by unrooting either, as far as I know.
If you need to unroot, go to the SuperSU app in your app drawer, select settings, then select full unroot. Super easy. No toolkit needed.

xunholyx said:
Also, you aren't going to be able to retrieve deleted numbers and SMS texts by unrooting either, as far as I know.
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I agree here (and with anything else xunholyx just posted), I don't see what unrooting has to do with recovering the mentioned data. Root enables more things, and doesn't typically limit much (exception is certain apps like banking and Pokémon Go, which don't allow root).
EDIT: I looked up GT Recovery, and it says "root required" for some features. So I'm confused what the OP is doing exactly.
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android amatuer said:
The phone (which is connected) powers down for restart and I get an on screen message on PC saying it is "restarting into download mode".
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This is slightly disconcerting to me, as this and other HTC phones do not have a "download mode".

Sure i've tried that but will give it another go
I do have SuperSu and have tried unrooting with that. But i'm sure before it lets me unroot it wants superuser or administrator rights before I can access settings. And from what I see, I appear unable to give it those rights so I'm not making much progress on that front.
But following your suggestion I will revisit that.
Thanks
xunholyx said:
You don't need an unlock token to unroot, and you don't need a toolkit. I usually suggest to never use toolkits.
Also, you aren't going to be able to retrieve deleted numbers and SMS texts by unrooting either, as far as I know.
If you need to unroot, go to the SuperSU app in your app drawer, select settings, then select full unroot. Super easy. No toolkit needed.
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Just trying to figure it all out
From my experience with the Samsung S3, when successfully unrooted I was able to recover deleted phone numbers and deleted sms texts using GT Recovery. This did require the device to be unrooted first. It was a few weeks back now but I'm sure is was Kingo Super Root that used to unroot that device.
On the HTC I have tried numerous root tools inc Kingroot, Kingo Super Root all to no avail and cannot seem to find a root tool that will simply unroot the device. Upon searching for further info and root tools i came across XDA Developers and the so called "sqaubbies Toolkit" which seems to suggest that it can unroot the HTC via a pc connection, so that is why I downloaded it and are trying it. But that doesn't seem to be working correctly either.
So apologies if I've made this difficult to understand but it really is this simple. I want to recover deleted numbers and texts on the HTC. Having successfully recovered deleted numbers and texts from the Samsung S3 using GT Recovery from an unrooted device I now want to repeat that process on the HTC. But right now I seem unable to root that device for an as yet unknown reason.
Any help anyone can give is appreciated.
Cheers
redpoint73 said:
I agree here (and with anything else xunholyx just posted), I don't see what unrooting has to do with recovering the mentioned data. Root enables more things, and doesn't typically limit much (exception is certain apps like banking and Pokmon Go, which don't allow root).
EDIT: I looked up GT Recovery, and it says "root required" for some features. So I'm confused what the OP is doing exactly.
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This is slightly disconcerting to me, as this and other HTC phones do not have a "download mode".
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I haven't seen such "unroot" methods work for this device. They never seem to completely remove all signs of root.
The only true method to unroot, is to restore a stock ROM, never rooted, such as a stock TWRP backup.
Instructions here, but don't restore data, otherwise your existing data will be wiped. Also, no need to restore stock recovery in your case.
For that matter, make a TWRP backup of your existing data, before you try any of this. To make sure you don't wipe it accidentally (and lose all your data), in the process.
Or, if you want to leave the phone rooted, but hide root, there is an Exposed module for that, which you might want to try.

redpoint73 said:
This is slightly disconcerting to me, as this and other HTC phones do not have a "download mode".
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Actually, the M9 and HTC10 both have download mode, but none earlier than the M9 afaik.

xunholyx said:
Actually, the M9 and HTC10 both have download mode, but none earlier than the M9 afaik.
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Good to know, thanks. I'm not qualified to speak of those more recent phones, as I'm obviously still stuck on my M8!
Moral of the story, the toolkit is trying to put the M8 into download mode, which it doesn't have such a mode.

redpoint73 said:
Good to know, thanks. I'm not qualified to speak of those more recent phones, as I'm obviously still stuck on my M8!
Moral of the story, the toolkit is trying to put the M8 into download mode, which it doesn't have such a mode.
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Yeah, and I don't understand why they bothered to change things like that. They also changed hboot to aboot, another head scratcher, lol.
You can change CID in download mode without booting to RUU mode now, and with the 10 you can change MID there too with a simple fastboot oem writemid *mid here*. That's a big convenience.
I'm going way OT here. Sorry.
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@android amatuer
I just googled squabbi (it's not called squabbies) toolkit, and it is built for the M9. You can't use that on the M8.

Who makes this stuff up?
xunholyx said:
Yeah, and I don't understand why they bothered to change things like that. They also changed hboot to aboot, another head scratcher, lol.
You can change CID in download mode without booting to RUU mode now, and with the 10 you can change MID there too with a simple fastboot oem writemid *mid here*. That's a big convenience.
I'm going way OT here. Sorry.
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@android amatuer
I just googled squabbi (it's not called squabbies) toolkit, and it is built for the M9. You can't use that on the M8.
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Thanks for that. The developer is Squabbi, you are correct. However within the program itself he/she refers to it as "Squabbies HTC One M8 Toolkit". Cant understand why someone would develop something for the HTC One M8, promote it as that but then it apparently not work on the HTC One M8. Its got M8 written all over it, and I found it here in this very forum.
Check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694925

android amatuer said:
Thanks for that. The developer is Squabbi, you are correct. However within the program itself he/she refers to it as "Squabbies HTC One M8 Toolkit". Cant understand why someone would develop something for the HTC One M8, promote it as that but then it apparently not work on the HTC One M8. Its got M8 written all over it, and I found it here in this very forum.
Check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694925
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When I googled it, I should have scrolled further down, or perhaps re-googled squabbi instead of sqaubbies. I just got M9 results.
Did you get unrooted? It's really fairly simple manually instead of using one click. If you haven't, reply here. And if you have :good:

xunholyx said:
When I googled it, I should have scrolled further down, or perhaps re-googled squabbi instead of sqaubbies. I just got M9 results.
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The confusion is understandable. I did see the M8 version toolkit when I Googled. But I did have to Google, as I don't recall this toolkit at all. Of the ones folks use, Hasoon seems to be the most common. Although, there was a good amount of traffic on the Squabbi thread (48 pages) at one time.
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Did you get unrooted? It's really fairly simple manually instead of using one click.
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Fully agree here. From what I've seen on the forums, the toolkits can cause more problems than they fix.