I just brought a Defy.I going to install MotoGinger 2.3.4.Since I am a newbie I need a step by step guide for installing a custom rom.Starting from rooting the phone, up to the installing custom rom.I searched the forum,but still i didn't find a step by step guide.Could someone provide me a link or explain me?
I'll try to help you...
- Start with any Froyo
- Install root with SuperOneClick 1.9 from PC
- Install Defy2ndInit from Market, open app and choose "Install 2ndinit Recovery"
- Extract MotoGinger-test5.zip in SDCARD, inside folder clockworkmod\backup\
- Reboot
- Choose Custom Recovery from boot menu, Wipe data, Go back
- Choose Backup and Restore, Advanced restore (system/only) and choose MotoGinger-test5
- Reboot (hold volume [+] when blue light appears)
- Black Bootloader screeen will show up
- Run RSD Lite 1.9 from PC and install fixed-sbf.
- Choose Stock Recovery from boot menu and Wipe data again.
Reboot.
Sorry my English.
I can't seem to get my Defy rooted with SuperOneClick 1.9.5.
I'm doing it on Linux. SuperOneClick.exe freezes up when doing "chmod psneuter".
Will SuperOneClick still work even though I did an OTA update to 2.2? Or am I pretty much out of luck until a new exploit is discovered?
i use ver 1.8 and it works fine with official 2.2..
That makes me think my setup on Debian isn't quite right. I don't have the lib32 stuff installed, can't seem to find it anywhere for Debian.
I'll setup a Windows install in VirtualBox later tonight and try it from there to see if I get better results. If that fails, I'll give it a try on my work notebook that runs Windows XP.
Do you know of any reason why 1.8 would work but 1.9.5 would not work scottie1973?
And vgowtham97, sorry for sorta hijacking your thread here, but we're both after the same goal I think. If I can get this stuff working I'll gladly help you and let you know what I did to get it all working.
In Windows XP, for example, we need to install .NET Framework 2.0 to run SuperOneClick .
In Linux there is a compatible platform, but I don't remember the name of it.
.NET's Linux counterpart is Mono.
I still think lib32 is required, in addition to Mono. At least that's what a how-to I read said, and I can't find it anymore unfortunately. I'll dig a bit deeper tomorrow to see if I can find it.
Also, no success using superoneclick on Win XP running in VirtualBox on Debian. It seems to stall with adb and looks like it's "waiting for device". If I close the adb terminal that is open, superoneclick proceeds but eventually tells me "device not found".
I'll give it a go on my work Win XP notebook tomorrow.
Should I be trying the psneuter exploit?
tlongren said:
I can't seem to get my Defy rooted with SuperOneClick 1.9.5.
I'm doing it on Linux. SuperOneClick.exe freezes up when doing "chmod psneuter".
Will SuperOneClick still work even though I did an OTA update to 2.2? Or am I pretty much out of luck until a new exploit is discovered?
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make shure u have usb debugging active...from setings>aplications>development
after u root, reboot, instal 2nd recovery flash it, deactivate debugging..reboot again
Why does everybody say you have to start with any Froyo? What if you want to keep the option to downgrade to the original 2.1?
I read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
If you come from Android 2.1 and never flashed Android 2.2 you can use the fixed sbf-files method. With this method you will have a option to downgrade to you personal stock Android 2.1 via direct sbf flash.
Then you must not upgrade to Froyo??
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Do you know of any reason why 1.8 would work but 1.9.5 would not work scottie1973?
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not a clue really m8,i just know its the one ive used a number of times and it works..
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Why does everybody say you have to start with any Froyo? What if you want to keep the option to downgrade to the original 2.1?
I read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
If you come from Android 2.1 and never flashed Android 2.2 you can use the fixed sbf-files method. With this method you will have a option to downgrade to you personal stock Android 2.1 via direct sbf flash.
Then you must not upgrade to Froyo??
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Basically all 2.3.4 roms require Froyo to install. Choose a Froyo SBF and install it.
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Basically all 2.3.4 roms require Froyo to install. Choose a Froyo SBF and install it.
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Im running 2.3.4 from a nandroid and a fixed SBF (from the eclair ROM that was originally shipped on the phone) If you want to install a full SBF then maybe you would need a
Froyo ROM preinstalled Just asking because i'm running it from an eclair Preinstalled ROM??
search xda dev for gingerbreak rooted my froyo fine, I couldnt get any superoneclicks to work either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Can someone kindly also give the steps to downgrade back to froyo?
Short answer if you made a android backup restore that via custom recovery then flash appropriate fixed froyo sbf file. Longer answers to that is in most gingerbread rom threads.
I do have USB Debugging enabled. I also unmounted my sdcard hoping that would help, but no luck.
I tried SuperOneClick 1.9.5 on my work notebook (running Win XP) this morning and no luck there either.
SuperOneClick 2 is in public beta now, I will give that a try when I get a minute. I'd post a link to the announcement at shortfuse.org, but I can't post links yet.
Just so I'm clear, I don't need to install a ROM after rooting, correct? I can just root and continue to use my phone as-is? I mostly want root so I can run a few apps that require root. Not really interested in upgrading to gingerbread or anything like that. Although MIUI looks interesting and very beautiful.
Thanks for your help everyone who has replied thus far!
yes you can just root and play around with all that entails. Take it at your own pace no need to rush, become comfortable with it one stage at a time as for rooting as I said before if superoneclick dont work try the gingerbreak apk listed above its just root it makes no other changes.
I was on froyo 2.2.2 official only way I could root was gingerbreak
OK, I decided to give it a go with the gingerbreak exploit instead of psneuter and it worked (with superoneclick 1.9.5)!
I am still on official 2.2 from Motorola and T-Mobile US but now have root access to my device!
Thanks everyone!
I didn't know that was an option in superoneclick, good man glad it worked.
I'm glad too.
Yah, I think gingerbreak has been in superoneclick since at least 1.7. I couldn't get it to work on anything older than 1.9.5 though.
Looks like SuperOneClick 2 beta 1 is packaged now on shortfuse.org. Its default exploit is "auto". The only other two options are psneuter and gingerbreak. Wonder if "auto" starts with psneuter and moves onto trying gingerbreak if psneuter fails.
UPDATE:
I found the post that said lib32 libraries need to be installed for SuperOneClick to work under linux:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8699742&postcount=537
It's a how-to written by the author of SuperOneClick. That post says linux users need to install lib32ncurses5 and lib32stdc++ along with Mono. Problem is, I can't find the lib32 stuff for Debian anywhere. It exists for Ubuntu. I can't even find the source for those libraries so I can compile myself.
I have a new g2 with gingerbread stock and i wand to root it.
I found that visionsary doesnt work and i need to install ADB to use the other ways to root.
I cant seem to figure out how to get my --G2-- to link up with my computer.
I tried all the links for the "HTC sync" for it but they are for the UK desire z and do not work.
If i search HTC's website there are no drivers or htc sync for the G2
This is why i used visionary to root my old one. The sdk is always buggy for me ive tried it on a few different computers and never had luck.
The only time it worked was with the cliq like 4 years ago.
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i tried about 5 different write ups from the how-to section.
Even the installing for noobs with the auto install package.
any help would be nice. I have to fight my phone for everything with this spyware stock rom on my phone.
Did you try the wiki?
yes i did.
I found a link for a driver that worked.
Someone should add it to the wiki.
http://g2hacks.com/g2-drivers/g2-phone-windows-drivers-download/
fairly smooth once i figured that out. Usually i cant even get sdk to install on my computers.
Just my really old computer (which has been taken out and shot since) that i used with the cliq. i think cyanogen was just starting back then.
I have an Evo 4g and the usb connector on the phone is broken. i have searched and searched for a way to root without a pc connection but i can't find anything. If someone can direct me to a thread that will help me solve this problem, or if you could give me the code to run that would be great too!
Don't think it can be done without PC.
If I remember correctly you need the computer to unlock at htcdev no matter what. After that you need it to flash recovery through fastboot. Then you need it to use revolutionary after downgrading to one of the supported updates. I can't remember specifics, been a long time since I rooted my evo
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I need to carrier unlock my OGP. I have a factory code from ATT. My phone is rooted and running Cyanogenmod 11, which is how I bought it. Now, for the life of me I don't know why anyone would root and flash a rom to a phone prior to unlocking it (for the buck or so that it costs), but thats another story. Anyway, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to take this phone back to stock in order to unlock it ( it will not unlock with the cyanogenmod on it). I've read the guides, etc, but nothing works. The phone absolutely will not connect tosh LG Support tool. Im running windows 8, the drivers are installed, the computer recognizes the phone, but the tool does not. None of the guides say if this method (LGST using options/ recovery requires the phone to be in download mode--in fact, nothing is mentioned about that).
I am completely stumped and would sooo appreciate some help. All I want to do is take it back to stock, then unlock it. I will then worry about rooting it and flashing roms again.
Thanks in advance for anyone who is willing to help a complete noob. That said, I have read the guides, tried the methods (although I think I may have an outdated link or tool or something) so anyone willing to help, please just don't point me to a link on this forum. I've been there, tried that, etc.
Allie
Yes, I screwed up. Here's what happened:
>New Razr 5g aquired
>Rooted it first thing with magisk (TWRP was just temporarily booted iirc, not installed)
>No customROM, no other system modifications
>Used it only for a few weeks to play around, no magisk modules or mods installed (root was used pretty much just for AFWall+)
>Decided to sell it again (though the device itself is epic, android just isn't my thing if no real root is available)
>Reset the device through android settings
>In order to get rid of message at boot, re-locked the bootloader with normal single fastboot command
And that's basically it. Instead of Booting it now just displays "No operating system found". There also seems to be no recovery installed anymore.
I've tried everything google/XDA offered (not much, sadly). I've downloaded the stockROM firmware aswell (couldn't find one with the exact same build date but one shortly after and shortly before for the same model and channel/region/etc. - both didn't work, permission error due to locked bootloader).
The only thing I found that might help is EDL mode. I've tried forcing it (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...nbrick-your-moto.3042687/page-8#post-84347359) and everything else I could find, but no success.
I would very very very much appreciate any help. (P.S.: Should I try contacting Motorola? I bought the device from a private party so no going to the store option)
@sd_shadow mentioned an "EDL cable" in a thread. Googling brought me here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/221973/enter-edl-mode-in-motorola-devices
Does the method from the answer there really work, and is it worth a try? Anything else I need to be aware of before trying it?
Edit: Looking around a bit more about EDL, it seems I need special drivers. If anyone could hint me in that direction that'd be nice. Unless there's a better method, of course. I'm currently on Linux but I fear I might have to setup a Windows machine for this in order to install neccessary drivers/tools..
techHatesMe said:
@sd_shadow mentioned an "EDL cable" in a thread. Googling brought me here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/221973/enter-edl-mode-in-motorola-devices
Does the method from the answer there really work, and is it worth a try? Anything else I need to be aware of before trying it?
Edit: Looking around a bit more about EDL, it seems I need special drivers. If anyone could hint me in that direction that'd be nice. Unless there's a better method, of course. I'm currently on Linux but I fear I might have to setup a Windows machine for this in order to install neccessary drivers/tools..
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Give this a try.This link has the mobile driver,and the firmware needed to recover it.
How to unbrick Motorola Razr 5G (Smith) 9008 EDL - ROM-Provider
step by step guide to unbrick Motorola Razr 5G by using the QCOM 9008 EDL Mod, tested method to fix hang on logo, bootloop, software bug
romprovider.com
techHatesMe said:
@sd_shadow mentioned an "EDL cable" in a thread. Googling brought me here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/221973/enter-edl-mode-in-motorola-devices
Does the method from the answer there really work, and is it worth a try? Anything else I need to be aware of before trying it?
Edit: Looking around a bit more about EDL, it seems I need special drivers. If anyone could hint me in that direction that'd be nice. Unless there's a better method, of course. I'm currently on Linux but I fear I might have to setup a Windows machine for this in order to install neccessary drivers/tools..
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How did you go with this?
I have the same problem what happens??