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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] used2hvatreo:
Ok, well I'm going to try and be brief and not turn this into an Android programming essay so here goes.

You have a couple of different routes you can take.

1. If you use eclipse for development and you hook up your tablet, you can watch the log and see that it prints useful information constantly, basically debug output that tells you whats going on in the background. If you just want to look at it, you can probably see it there.

2. This would be my choice, but I'm a programmer so I love a new adventure. I would recommend you just write a quick app for your tablet that pumps out the location of a touch whenever you touch the screen. If you are familiar with sockets and such, you can just write a simple server Java app that collects packets of data from your tablet, and just have the tablet send out a multicast packet containing the coordinates you touch every time you touch the screen.

There are probably some other ways, but if you are already going to be doing the bulk of the project in Java, you aren't looking at a difficult learning curve to write a basic little android app.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cullambl:
Thanks! I'll definitely try the eclipse trick. And yeah, writing an app on the tab is probably going to be necessary, but MUCH easier than having to learn a new language, and get an official license to do one on the iPad. The thing I'm really unsure about is the available communication methods for getting data back and forth between them. I was hoping there might be some sort of java api to get calls going through the usb connection. So I'll guess I'll see what the Eclipse hook up shows me.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] used2hvatreo:
apple stuff is crap anyways, leave them to their pretentious commercials and closed minded development.

as far as the android sdk, I think it will take you a lot less time to just use network communications. google socket client/server java tutorials and you should be set to go in about 2 hours. I have implemented it, its all straight forward, and imho probably an easier app to write that something that pumps out of the usb port
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cullambl:
Awesome, thanks
[Motorola Droid X2] lacross:
I couldnt post this there, so im posting it here :)

I've flashed 2 other versions of this rom successfully in the past. The only difference is this time is factory reset it first. Then attempted to flash the rom. the Rom gave me an error, and thats when the bootlooping started.

I tried factory resetting, deleting cache, leaving battery out for 30 seconds.

Im stuck at the Moto screen

SO, what do i do? is there any pertinent information im leaving out?
[Motorola Droid X2] Xyzodiac:
Your going to want to flash the sbf, full instructions are in a thread in the development section, don't have access to the link at the moment I'm mobile, sorry mate.
[Motorola Droid X2] lacross:
ok.

Is there any way to make sure this doesnt happen again? This is such a process :(
[Motorola Droid X2] 3UR0TR45H:
You could also try plugging the phone into a wall when its off to see if you can get into BSR and either restore a backup or try to flash again.

Sent from my DROID X2
[Motorola Droid X2] Robin M:
It

IS

a bit of a process to go thorough. Part of the price to pay if you're gonna modify, I guess. If the suggestion above about trying the BSR program (Bootstrap Recovery program, also called "System Recovery" in app drawer) doesn't work for you, then SBF to stock, which should get you back live, then flash P3 rooted Gingerbread, then Eclipse. That will work. All the links with instructions and downloads have been graciously provided here by our Moderator, The Clown.

As you already know, Eclipse has loaded fairly easily in the past, and wiping data is the recommended procedure. While not absolutly necessary, it has helped others resolve problems they had after loading Eclipse in the past, so I wouldn't be afraid to do it. It's hard for anyone to say for sure why this happened to you this time. The process is a bit touchy, reqireing you to follow the instructions exactly - including, for example, plugging in the phone to a wall charger while using the System Recovery program. Perhaps you inadvertently left out some step along the way.
[Motorola Droid X2] lacross:
I dont THINK i did, but hey, i wouldnt doubt it.

Anywho, just for an update, im now pre-rooted GB, waiting for nitro to update the eclipse rom.

Problem is now, i dont have 3g. i tried *228 multiple times
[Motorola Droid X2] nitwit:
Thats MR. Clown to you!
[Motorola Droid X2] dimitri407:
Whenever I have had to sbf back to froyo, I have always done the *228 before I installed the GB update.
[Motorola Droid X2] Robin M:
Opps. :D
[Motorola Droid X2] DAG425:
Reflash the sbf, activate the phone, reflash P3Droids update, wipe data/cache/dalvik from custom recovery, flash Eclipse v0.3/4 wichever now that he has a newer release.... I had to do this yesterday as I wiped when I didnt get a homescreen after flashing Eclipse.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brutus*:
For some reason my last 2 posts have been closed

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1233502

Attempted 2.3.3 with 0.71 baseband, phone just goes in continuous boot_loop. Ive tried almost every available baseband with no results.

Here is what I have attempted so far:

1. Flash tool and forum instructions:

a) Device will take any 1.6 (branded or unbranded) firmware but wont allow to use any features of interface other then emergency calling

b) 2.1 firmware with different revisions/baselines have been attempted as well but device just wont boot at all.

c) after flashing with 2.3 firmware device goes in to constant boot_loop.

2. SEUS couldn't locate the new software as my phone has latest software available from the server. (however I'm still on 1.6 )

3. Same with SE Companion, it comes up with the message that software is not available for my phone yet.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahibunlimited:
U probelly doing something wrong
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brutus*:
can you elaborate on this?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahibunlimited:
Hey take ur phone in flash mode after u see this screen in flash tool...

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[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brutus*:
hey sahibunlimited:

I'm not new_be to the flash process, did you read my initial post? Specifically->( Device will take any 1.6 (branded or unbranded) firmware but wont allow to use any features of interface other then emergency calling) I think this has to be resolved first before proceeding any farther....

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brutus*:
Folk, anyone? I need your help desperately....
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brutus*:
Folks* ;) sorry - TYPO
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
This is an updated (and short) version of my guide for rooting and/or unbricking your DROID 3. This method works on Motorola phones running Android OS 2.3.4 or earlier. If you have a version of MotoBlur/Android on your DROID 3 that isn't compatible with this version, you can use the unbrick method to return your DROID 3 to MotoBlur 5.6.890 Verizon OTA first.

All instructions and downloads are linked from my website at:

www.psouza4.com/DROID3

UPDATE 9/1/2011 1.03: completely re-written, includes one-click root and unroot for practically all Motorola Gingerbread devices, /system/app fix & restore, and ADB temp root. DROID 3 fixes work for build 5.5.959 (stock) and 5.6.890 (late August OTA update).

UPDATE 9/8/2011 1.05: lots of logic testing for fixing bad root attempts/root carry-over's for DROID X, DROID 2 Global, and other devices. Some messages were made clearer, and unrooting is now open to other devices (/system/app restore optional).

UPDATE 7/8/2012 1.08: new links for the system restore features

UPDATE 6/14/2013 1.09: guide re-written, files re-uploaded, everything should be working again (I removed /system/app restore feature since it wasn't reliable and now unnecessary with unbrick/restore methods)
[Motorola Droid 3] nosaturn:
Thanks! That was dead easy and i'm happy that i still have root after rebooting a couple of times.

I assume that if i do a factory wipe, I will have to use this root method again, right?
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
No, you will lose superuser.apk which can be re-installed from the market as it is wiped when the /data partition is formatted, but su and busybox are installed in /system/xbin and will not be removed during a factory reset, so it will survive a factory reset (but you will just need to reinstall superuser).
[Motorola Droid 3] nosaturn:
oki doki.... i saw another thread on unrooting the phone and if i have to exchange it, i'll experiment there :)
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
I'm in the process of writing a one-click unroot for Droid 3. :D
[Motorola Droid 3] DoubleYouPee:
nvm didnt read
[Motorola Droid 3] slow88lx:
Awesome!!!
[Motorola Droid 3] deyna:
Woot for root!
[Motorola Droid 3] spacecasespiff:
Thank you
[Motorola Droid 3] NyghtGT:
So freaking stoked to try this tomorrow.

My Droid 3 is in Tennessee and i'm too damn hyped...i've contemplated driving to go get it, DAMN!

@psouza4, is this a script made by you? I make websites and fancy stuff like that and i'm steadily compiling all my information on the Evo into web format and would be interested in including this method with my Droid 3 page in the works at your request.
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
Yes it is (but don't credit me for finding the exploit, I'm just automating it). :)
[Motorola Droid 3] jediman:
Hey souza quick Q for you.

Does your one click modify the build.prop ?

I saw it modified something during the process but blanked out :)

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Edit: nevermind, it was local.prop
[Motorola Droid 3] rushless:
Great job, none the less :)
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Awesome work Mate, well done.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] royolpunk:
I love your tool man! :)
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
Never admit that in public. XD
[Motorola Droid 3] djrajir:
Awesome work psouza4!

BTW (DISCLAIMER : THIS IS OFF TOPIC) are you the same guy that made Media center master?
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
Yep.
[Motorola Droid 3] djrajir:
Awesome, that has to be my favorite piece of software on my HTPC!
[Motorola Droid 3] dco717:
Restoring apps arent working to tell the truth im stuck at saving it to a restore folder
[Motorola Droid 3] quarky42:
This root method worked great for my wife's Droid 2 after downloading the OTA update that was released last night to update to 2.3.4 Gingerbread. Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
Do these pictures help:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6643359/restore_files_location_ss1.png

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6643359/restore_files_location_ss2.png

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6643359/restore_files_location_ss3.png
[Motorola Droid 3] dco717:
So as long as i put the restore file in the tools file it will work? Ima try when i get off work at 1130:/
[Motorola Droid 3] dco717:
Worked great thanks!!!
[Motorola Droid 3] dco717:
Ok i got most apps back but vsuite give me an error and wont let me install the update
[Motorola Droid 3] kshen1:
Use psouzas tools to help restore your /system/app
[Motorola Droid 3] dco717:
I got it working
[Motorola Droid 3] kman13:
This didn't work on my Droid 2 Global which was manually flashed to 2.3.3 (I didn't want to wait for the OTA update) ...

Busybox installs properly but the phone does not have root access
[Motorola Droid 3] speedingcheetah:
Would this work to root the new Droid Bionic?
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
Try version 1.05 released today. Specific fixes for this kind of situation on your specific phone.

Yes.
[Motorola Droid 3] mooglepimp:
Yes, it does root the Bionic. My droidx blurrycam can confirm that I just rooted my new Bionic with this one click root. Awesome!
[Motorola Droid 3] psouza4:
For the love of all that is holy, please resize your image :P
[Motorola Droid 3] mooglepimp:
God...I embedded the small view, but it's defaulting the the freaking hugeass view!

:EDIT:

There, much better :-)
[Motorola Droid 3] scoobntaz1996:
where can i find the method of unrooting my droid x from the one click root method? thanks
[Motorola Droid 3] wootizzle:
Site looks cool. Maybe add some sections to it for recovery and like known issues I guess if any, I thought I remember some people reporting some stuff after the bloat removal. Idk if it had to do with that cuz I didn't look for it but you know..
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Awesome updates keep them coming mate.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] kman13:
Tried 1.06 just now; it worked flawlessly! Thank you very much!!
[Motorola Droid 3] straylight:
Quick question. I restored all the vz bloatware with version 1.06 of your tool (which is awesome btw) but now when I hit "system update" I'm told I need a motorola account to update. Weird huh?

Any help would be appreciated to get this working normally.

Thanks.
[Motorola Droid 3] kshen1:
Lots of people have been reporting this...sorry but we don't know anything as of now
[Motorola Droid 3] straylight:
Believe it or not, this actually makes me feel a great deal better. Its encouraging that I'm not the only one with this issue.

Thanks for the heads up.
[Motorola Droid 3] kshen1:
Haha no problemo. 10 char
[Motorola Droid 3] Izeltokatl:
I just updated to 5.6.890.XT862.Verizon.en.US leak file, flashed fine, which unrooted my phone. I did unfreeze all the bloat crap prior.

My issues is your awesome root method didn't successfully root my phone. It failed on step 3 when pushing the final files? It simply stated, it could not push Superuser.apk, not sure why!

I can run temp ADB root, and it works, maybe i'll manually push su, superuser.apk and busybox? Can someone point out the command lines for pushing just SU, superuser.apk and busybox?

--updated-- again--

ok so after about 10 more tries of your cool tool, it just finally worked. Go figure? I did do a reboot on the PC, so maybe that flushed out the bug? Eh, im rooted, im happy.
[Motorola Droid 3] nu2droid:
I just got my notification of the OTA update.

I ran the script to put back bloat. Tried update and it failed. Rebooted and failed.

I ran the one click unroot. During the process asked if I wanted to restore system/app, I said yes and it failed. Said I wasnt running droid3.

Re-ran and choose no on the system/app. Went thru process said successfully unrooted. rebooted, tried updated and failed.

Rebooted and battery pulled multiple times, so far everytime fails.

Anythoughts?
[Motorola Droid 3] snareplayer1993:
I'm having the same problem I wanted to do it over the air because I do not have any experience flashing over the computer. Wish there was a idiots guide on how to flash to this update on here..
[Motorola Droid 3] nu2droid:
Well, I have successfully got the update.

I had to re-root and reinstall the recovery from hashcode. (I remembered that I made a nandroid before de-bloating). I ran the restore and everything worked perfectly.

Rerooted and everythings good.

I guess somewhere over the past week or two something got corrupt causing the failure.... go figure.
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
is this script going to work on XT860 (canada Bell droid)?

...I do not want to brick it as soon as I get it:-)
[Motorola Droid 3] Seirÿu:
So I'm having the same issues as everyone else. After updating to 5.6.890, keeps saying rooted but cannot install superuser.apk Not sure why. So i figured i'd try the old Click to root your DROID 3.bat that pete originally posted. it came back

failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': No space left on device

Could be cause i already have Superuser 3.0 installed currently and i only have 2K free left. Not too sure how I ended up with only 2K free left but, yeah. That's the issue. Good news though! I now have superuser working just with old su binaries which i can't get updated currently. lol but everything's working again! :)

I'm sure pete has this but I'll attach the script I used to get this working and which returned that failed message.

I hope this helps others! Again I have no idea why i have so little free space, I seem to have a lot more crap in my /system/app/ than i did before, I'm curious if running the /restore/ system apps put in more files than were originally there? perhaps from some of the other models you're supporting for this?? I'm really not sure, but again, Idk if this is the problem for others, but this is what caused my issues and i really hope it helps everyone else too! :D
[Motorola Droid 3] bogdan_wrc:
which is the "correct" answer?

do we want to restore system/app or not?
[Motorola Droid 3] inessi:
cant unroot and restore system

ERROR: couldn't identify this model of phone as a Verizon DROID 3!

ERROR: you can't restore /system/app on this phone using this tool

all the files are put in proper folder i click unroot, and yes to restore system apps.

wont let me unroot any help?

also if i try n unroot without restoring apps i get a unhandled exception :

************** Exception Text **************

System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The system cannot find the file specified

at System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithCreateProcess(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)

at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()

at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.TaskKill(String sCommand)

at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.RestartADB()

at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.btnUnroot_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
[Motorola Droid 3] xstrike9999:
Not working on my Droid 3. Could be a driver or windows issue. It gets stuck while detecting the device.

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** MOTOROLA GINGERBREAD 2.3.4 ONE-CLICK ROOT **

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A huge thanks to Dan Rosenberg ('djrbliss') who discovered this exploit!

This one-click root brought to you by Peter Souza ('psouza4').

This root method is known to work on the following Motorola devices:

o Motorola Cliq and Cliq 2

o Motorola DROID DROID Pro

o Motorola DROID, DROID 2 Global, and DROID 3

o Motorola DROID X and DROID X2

You will need the following:

o Motorola's End User drivers for your version of Windows

o a USB cable connected between your computer and phone

o ADB.EXE and other support files that were packaged with this program

SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE (connect it now if you haven't yet)...
[Motorola Droid 3] wootizzle:
Did you install the moto driver?
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
I had previously successfully rooted my device (under 5.5.959) and UNROOTED it before applying the 5.6.890 OTA update.

Since applying the 5.6.890 OTA update, I am having the same issue -- the root program hangs on detecting my Droid 3 (at "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE (connect it now if you haven't yet)...").

@wootizzle: When you say "moto driver", do you mean the Windows universal XX-bit Motorola drivers version 5.2.0 referenced on psouza4's page? I've installed those. If you mean some other drivers, please let me know where to find them... Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 3] beard0:
+1 im stuck at the same spot you are now
[Motorola Droid 3] Wolfhere:
I downloaded from Motorola, so it is not the Windows universal ...blah blah blah. I used the Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.2.0_64bit.msi (my system is 64bit) You can start here. There is a moto-helper that will keep your drivers updated included which you need to run to get your drivers installed correctly.
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
Thanks for your reply, Wolfhere. I downloaded the file from your link, installed it, and rebooted my machine. Plugged in the Droid 3 and ran Pete's Motorola Root Tools. Once again, it hung on "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE (connect it now if you haven't yet)...".

I'm stumped. Darn it!
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
maybe that could be problem of your PC - could you try it on another one?
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
Thanks for your message. I've tried it on three different machines with the same result... Very strange!
[Motorola Droid 3] serg675:
How you your device USB in "PC Mode"?
[Motorola Droid 3] beard0:
so i just rooted my friends droid x so im so confused why i cant root my d3
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
Yes, the Droid 3 is in "PC Mode".
[Motorola Droid 3] Wolfhere:
Put it in USB charge mode
[Motorola Droid 3] PyroHoltz:
Thanks for all your hard work Pete, this was one of the smoothest tools to use.
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
I tried setting the Droid 3 to "Charge Only" with the same result -- the Root Tool hung at "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE (connect it now if you haven't yet)...". The other options are "PC Mode", "Windows Media Sync", and "USB Mass Storage".

I set my phone to Charge Only mode and disconnected it and then reconnected it to the PC.

When I run the Root Tool, I see very briefly a window pop up before "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE (connect it now if you haven't yet)..." displays. From the window's title, I see it's a .Net window, but it disappears so quickly it's impossible to read.

Stumped.
[Motorola Droid 3] Wolfhere:
USB Debugging on? Are you using the usb cable that came with your phone? If yes, then I would be fustrated too.
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
USB Debugging is on. Original cable from the phone.

The only other variable I can imagine is .Net Framework. Does anyone know what specific version of the Microsoft .Net Framework is required by Pete's Root Tools?
[Motorola Droid 3] DoubleYouPee:
So, does this break anything else except for the calender? What calender do you guys use?
[Motorola Droid 3] gbarayah:
Thanks for developing this very simple method. One question I've searched for, but can't seem to clarify is if this process is safe to use on a Canadian Droid XT860?

I read the OP and it says Droid 3, does that include the XT860 or only the XT862 (Verizon Version)?

Thanks
[Motorola Droid 3] LaZiODROID:
gbarayah: I can confirm that this worked on my Bell Motorla XT860 (it's unlocked because I'm with Rogers but I don't think that matters)

The exact version I used was: PetesMotorolaRootTools_v1.06.zip

It was so easy, and worked great!
[Motorola Droid 3] tranquanghvac:
Friends, I wonder how to unroot D3 in order to get OTA from moto
[Motorola Droid 3] skolar:
Worked Great!
[Motorola Droid 3] Wolfhere:
The update will remove root on install. The update will not install however, if you have removed any apps from the \system folder. You would have to replace those. And unfreeze all if you using TB.

You will have to re-root your phone when done with the update.
[Motorola Droid 3] vogelap:
I'm still unrooted... Darnit.
[Motorola Droid 3] dvtmg704:
Has anybody run into Droid x reception issue after u root this way
[Motorola Droid 3] inspector_Gadget:
Awesome. Worked like a champ.
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
It worked smoothly on my unlocked XT860 ... thanks to peter
[Motorola Droid 3] emprize:
in the op, it say work on 2.3.4 or earlier, but my milestone3 is 2.3.5 which just release at Hong Kong, does it works?

edit: it's ME863
[Motorola Droid 3] MrJudylicious:
i dont think you can hurt it by trying to run the root tool. i believe worst case scenario is it doesnt work.
[Motorola Droid 3] LaZiODROID:
Yeah im running the chinese rom 2.3.5 on my xt860. I tried psouza's 1.06 and superoneclick 2.11. Both failed and didnt negatively affect the phone.