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[Captivate Android Development] Kyuta Syuko:
Yay for a properly working Heimdall! Once this fix gets officially implemented I'll update my Heimdall =D

How much do you charge to make the Captivate Unbrickable? X3
[Captivate Android Development] psycho2097:
I have a darn huge iq... Classified as genius level... Yet, try as I might, cannot make head or tail of Adams post...

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Captivate Android Development] AdamOutler:
Don't give me credit... this is the real genius here...

Basically, heimdall could not repartition the OneNAND. I identifed the problem, provided detailed debug level information and asked for help. psych0phobia looked at the Odin/Loki protocol, learned it, found the differences between Odin and Heimdall based on the output of both programs and then wrote the fix. Make sure you thank him. Thank Benjamin Dobell as well, he wrote Heimdall in the first place.

now... if you want to compile it under Linux... open a terminal and copy-pasta.

sudo apt-get install build-essential curl git
mkdir heimdall
cd heimdall
git clone https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall.git
cd Heimdall/heimdall
curl http://android.merseine.us/BridgeManager.cpp> ./BridgeManger.cpp
curl http://android.merseine.us/EndPitFilePacket.h >./EndPitFilePacket.h
cd ..
cd ..
cd libpit
./configure
make
cd ..
cd heimdall
./configure
make
sudo make install

This will give Heimdall the ability to fully recover a bad partition table.

NOTE: This should only be used until a version greater then Heimdall 1.3.0 is released.
[Captivate Android Development] psycho2097:
Yea, kinda got that part.... So my understanding would be now we can successfully flash nexus s. Firmware without screwing everything up... Right? In layman-geek's terms, not super-duper-mega-geek terms.... :D

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Captivate Android Development] AdamOutler:
I wont say anything about nexus s just yet... We have a 100% open-source, DIY, and free method of restoring a device to stock. Linux, UnBrickable Mod and heimdall.
[Captivate Android Development] whiteguypl:
In other words....

In yo face jtag
[Captivate Android Development] psycho2097:
Hell yeah! 3 cheers 4 the unbrickable mod!

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Captivate Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
Just thought I should let you guys know that I've pushed the source for the 1.3.1 updates to Github and it includes a fix, thanks psych0phobia! 1.3.1 also includes substantially improved no-reboot functionality that allows Heimdall to detect and use an existing session (i.e. previous operation with the --no-reboot parameter). Basically this means that you can do things like dump your PIT and then flash your phone without rebooting in between.

I should note that I kind of forgot to update the make files ;) So it won't actually build on Linux/OS X until I do that when I get home (at work now). Windows users can give it whirl though.
[Captivate Android Development] AdamOutler:
Open Source development at its finest!

Psych0phobia, let me know when I can be of service to you.
[Captivate Android Development] BloodSkin:
im not sure how much help this is but there are a few people at jumpline who have a number of certifications related to linux. its a pretty relaxed group. if you want you can put in a few support tickets (anything but billing because that goes to whoever replaced stacey) and propose a challenge to the office. everyone was all about open source everything. i suggest putting the ticket in an hour after the phone support goes offline which gives all the newer people time to get out of there. its a relatively small team but the competition would be accepted im sure.

sorry for bumping such an old topic but i think this is a good reason to.
[Captivate Android Development] AdamOutler:
What does this have to do with anything in this topic? This sounds like spam.
[Captivate Android Development] Kyuta Syuko:
I don't think they read through the entire thing otherwise they would know this was solved a while back... I think they meant for you to send in a support ticket about the Heimdall issue.
[Motorola Droid 3] calash:
Some of the recent posts have suggested that we may soon see a patch for the root exploit we currently have.

Being that we have root now is there some place we could hide SU where we could access it later should root be closed on us, allowing re-rooting of the device? It would have to be some place that does not get overwritten when an update is pushed...and I am not sure if that even exists on Android.
[Motorola Droid 3] Adam.h.ogle:
Not easily, since system is one of two partitions that doesn't have nosuid or noexec set.
[Motorola Droid 3] slow88lx:
Dunno about that, but I've been told there are a couple root methods being saved for later....
[Motorola Droid 3] calash:
So I guess I am correct in assuming that the entire /system gets overwritten during an update?

I just played a bit with /root but cannot get anything to run with the current permissions of the mount.

For my understanding am I correct in the belief that all system directories get overwritten "/sys/ /system/"?
[Motorola Droid 3] buckmarble:
Thank god for this!
[Motorola Droid 3] Xenoproctologist:
It doesn't get overwritten, but the update does reset all permissions. Thus, the su executable will still be there after the update, but will be chmodded 0755.
[Motorola Droid 3] calash:
Just brainstorming so feel free to tell me I'm wrong :)

What about replacing a suid binary. Ping is the one I am thinking of right now. Would the update replace that file?
[Motorola Droid 3] Xenoproctologist:
Looking at the permissions set in the update's script, it doesn't look feasible. If I'm reading them right, PING's permissions only allow it access to the NET_RAW group, which doesn't give us anything useful. Everything else is just as unhelpful.

Anyone know if it would be possible to fastboot flash an older recovery to a device with a newer bootloader, then temproot that and use it to permroot the device?
[Motorola Droid 3] rynosaur:
Sorry to go off topic, but am I the only one who's wondering how ironic it is that a user named "xenoproctologist" is responding to a thread titled "Creating a Back Door"? :D

Freud would have a goddamn field day with this!
[Motorola Droid 3] Xenoproctologist:
No, no... I only use pre-existing back doors. ^_^
[Motorola Droid 3] hiddenhandgun:
I would rather have bugs than no root. I sat on my droid3 until root was available rather than activating it.

Would it be possible in that case to run FOTAkill on a rooted d3? If so, would it help?

I noticed a couple of OTA/update related apks while noodling with Titanium.... could those be frozen to prevent updates?
[Motorola Droid 3] rynosaur:
There are only one or two lines in build.prop that need to be changed to prevent receiving OTAs or update notifications. Search on the DroidX forums and you'll find these values.
[Motorola Droid 3] cellzealot:
Editing the build.prop is not the best way to prevent OTA updates.

It will cause issues with Market and other functions that read those strings for various reasons.

Disabling by freezing or renaming BlurUpdater_VZW.apk and FOTA.apk is safer and will not affect anything else adversely.
[Motorola Droid 3] hiddenhandgun:
Thanks. I'll give that a go.
[Motorola Droid 3] the2dcour:
There is always something being worked on to retain/get root again after a patch. There is also a good reason it doesn't get talked about in any kind of detail.
[Nook Color General] carlosraf20:
I was using the stable 7.0.3 with Dalingrin's OC at 1200, I just upgrade to cm7.1.0-RC1 and now I need to upgrade the kernel as well , the stock for RC1 it only allows OC to 925. So the questions is what OC kernel is recommend for RC1
[Nook Color General] biohazrd51:
I forget the exact version, it may be 0630 if someone can confirm, or just dig around for it.

Or update to the newer nightly releases, they have it built in.
[Nook Color General] carlosraf20:
I just install the [9/01/11] latest one and so far no issues.
[Nook Color General] carlosraf20:
okay now that I have spend some time with the RC1 and the new OC Kernel 9-1-11 when am listening to music it freezes some times and the continues
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirius1071:
I am from India.

I wanted to buy a Locked Bell Samsung Galaxy S2 from Canada, bring it to India, and thought of flashing an Indian stock sbf... Will this remove the network lock so that I can use the phone with an Indian sim card without a problem?

If there are any other suitable methods plz let me know about them...

Thank you
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sageandonion:
I used an app by helroz. It worked a treat and was quicker than chainfires app which didn't work for me.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmic Blue:
flashing an indian sbf will not unlock your phone. You should get unlocked before you leave Canada.

try helroz unlock.

or unlock by imei online. There are some reputable companies that do it.

If you try this method do yur research first.
[General Questions and Answers] TN Jed:
Sorry if this has been addressed, I did search but no luck. Im extremely new to the droid world and even newer at getting it to do what I want ;)

I have a rooted droid eris running cyan 7 GB. The phone is not activated.

Is there an app I can install that will allow my wife to send and recieve text msg's to cell phones only using wifi?

Also, wondered if there is a way to spoof the activation. Every time I reboot the phone it wants me to activate it. I had read you could start/stop the activation a few times and it will go away but when I try to activate I have no way to pull up a responsive number pad to enter "1". When the call is in progress and I pull up the number pad it is trying to dial a new call rather than working toward the active call.

Thanks in advance :)
[General Questions and Answers] TN Jed:
I do know about texting via email but my kids have text msg only phones and just looking for a way for the wife to be able to text and receive the kids and I from the unactivated phone.
[General Questions and Answers] TN Jed:
Why no replies, there have been lots of views? Have I put it in the wrong place? Should I post in a different form?
[General Questions and Answers] TN Jed:
Wow, Im shocked!

All the info on this site and not a single response to my questions? :?

Not sure if Ive posted in the wrong place, asked unanswerable questions or broken some rule but figured Id get something with all the views the post has gotten.
[General Questions and Answers] ckoadiyn:
Google talk or Google voice I believe will let u VIA WiFi
[Motorola Droid 3] driftinaway:
Hey, read some stuff on another forum post about leaked ota's that may help battery life. How do I know if I have the latest OTA...I bought my phone in July and it came stock with 2.3.4. Thanks
[Motorola Droid 3] verkerria:
You do not have this OTA, you have the same stock rom as I do. This leaked OTA is from the soak test currently bieng run by users registered for the beta through Motorola Mobility.
[Motorola Droid 3] tcrews:
No OTA's have been pushed so you have the stock 5.5.959 build.

An update was found on Motorola's update servers for the Droid 3 and leaked out.

Motorola has recently started sending notifications to users for a SOAK test OTA, once this is pushed to those users.....it's usually a week or two before everyone gets the update (if it was deemed a success).

You can apply the leaked update which does help the battery tremendously but rumors are that you will not be able to accept the official update later.

You may want to just wait for a bit......unless you don't mind the possibility of being at the leak update level permanently.
[Motorola Droid 3] driftinaway:
Thanks guys, I think I'll take that advice and just wait for an official OTA. Battery life does indeed suck for my droid 3. A bit unimpressed with homescreen lag, app drawer lag, camera lag, audio lag when listening to music, etc. Got Launcher Pro which helps alot but still laggy at times...hoping this ota will help with that?
[Motorola Droid 3] verkerria:
With the increasing number of system and market apps that start themselves up for no apparent reason, whether it be just a footprint for faster launching, or update/admo services that never turn off, and blur bieng a resource hog in general, the lag isnt something that will be fixable until we can get more support for the devices massive specs, or a stripped down rom with a viable recovery option. Every stock app on the phone goes through MotoBlur, and with root, its extremely easy to break one of these apps if you install the wrong apk. Please be careful out there, and have fun with your phone!
[Motorola Droid 3] driftinaway:
Well...guess I'm waiting for OTA and...cyanogen, or roms in general to fix all these issues then...

*tryin to be patient*
[Motorola Droid 3] slow88lx:
I've found some extra battery life after rooting and freezing all the blur I didn't want.

Also I just wanted to say I'm in the soak group and we have not yet had any OTA's to try. They just sent out emails the other day making the soak group official. We should see something soon. It's looking like the 890 OTA will be official, which is great because it certainly has some battery life improvement...from what I've read.
[Motorola Droid 3] Bobbar:
The 5.6.890 OTA is great, but it breaks sleep mode.
[Motorola Droid 3] qudwis:
go to setting-about phone-system updates

click system updates and wait

if there is an update for your phone

there will be a pop-up and will ask if you want to

download and install

if there is no update then will say your phone is up to date
[HTC EVO 3D] j4n87:
I'm using the bluetooth just to listen to music...answering phonecalls via bluetooth headset sucks a bit =).

So I unchecked "connect bluetooth to phone" in the paired device in the bluetooth settings.

But after unchecking it my bluetooth headset isnt able to connect automatically to my Evo 3D.

After checking it again it works..can reproduce this as often as I want.

Can someone confirm this behaviour?

On my old HD2 with cm7 it was working.
[Galaxy S II General] svenerator:
Hey guys,

Recently I flashed exynos 5.4 (didn't like it) and I think it made the phone lose the vibration. Specifically the messaging part. I flashed back to stock KG6 but still problem persists I wiped all data, wiped cache and wiped dalvik cache.

However... the phone vibrates when I get phoned

I usually get a vibration notification when I get a message through SMS, whatsapp and MSN (I used mercury, ebuddy and stock IM app)

vibration is set for always on. I checked the app settings and vibration is checked.

Silent mode on/off doesn't matter.

Anyone has an idea what to do?

I don't think it's (fully) broken because vibrating when getting phone is working and you get a slight vibration when you switch to silent mode to let you know that it vibrates when getting phoned or messaged

Maybe it is an app, later in the evening I will do another FULL reset and wait with restoring with backups and just download whatsapp of market and see if it will vibrate. Maybe.. just maybe it's something with my google account. I'll try my old account as well.
[Galaxy S II General] weustenbakker:
Had the same stupid thing

Some app like this fixes it

search for force vibration in the market
[Galaxy S II General] lockieio:
i realy hate why for all things we must install some special apps if something goes wrong...use this use that...its android yeah...
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
This method works on Motorola phones running Android OS 2.3.4 or earlier

works on atrix too. confirmed.

http://www.psouza4.com/Bionic/

from the replies, this method does not work on:

Hong Kong/Taiwan model (ME860)

Bell 2.3.6

this other method claims to work on 2.3.6 and ME860

http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
[Atrix 4G General] freeyayo50:
Has someone tried this yet?
[Atrix 4G General] sgt_addyjp:
I have a dumb question. I just changed from tmobile with the G2x to the atrix. I had my G2x rooted and I'm thinking of rooting the atrix. I used superonclick to root my G2x can someone tell me if I can use it with the atrix.
[Atrix 4G General] LaZ8787:
Verified it works on an Atrix about 20 minutes ago.
[Atrix 4G General] Brazen9000:
Any way to way this work on a Mac? I tried my wife's PC yesterday but couldn't get it to work on it for some reason :(
[Atrix 4G General] Yanki]:
Worked like a charm in my atrix at&t 2.3.4!
[Atrix 4G General] faisaliqbal:
Do we need to worry about the international/AT&T build? Can anyone confirm if it works for Bell? Thank you.
[Atrix 4G General] rawb123456:
work!

thanks for the link picked up an Atrix yesterday and this worked like a charm....thanks again.
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
this should be made a sticky. by far the easiest way to root yet.
[Atrix 4G General] ccrows:
Does this method have an unroot option available as well too?...
[Atrix 4G General] KamaloPSU:
I just tried this and it worked. Simplest way I've ever used to root.
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
it does...
[Atrix 4G General] mcbluegrips:
Confirmed to work after 4.5.91 update.
[Atrix 4G General] Spectre51:
Sweet. Next time I factory reset I'll give this a try.
[Atrix 4G General] Melo2369:
verified for root and unroot of atrix 4g droid 2.3.4 build 4.5.91. Just do not use for system app restore.

---------- Post added at 09:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 AM ----------

I know this is a noob question but when you root your atrix whats the next steps to enable free tethering? Thank you for your time and help in advance and big thanks to sr12 for this kickass link.
[Atrix 4G General] fleurdelisxliv:
Ima try this soon as i get home :)
[Atrix 4G General] Mac11700:
Nice...thanks for posting this..

Mac
[Atrix 4G General] tellurians:
Great job! Thanks
[Atrix 4G General] bebbei:
Buongiorno, posseggo un atrix mb 860, fw 4.4.20.mb460.tim.en.it android froyo 2.2.2 eseguito root funzionante (How To Guide: Root Your DROID BIONIC).

siete grandi un saluto a tutti
[Atrix 4G General] freeyayo50:
I can confirm it is working on my Atrix (gingerbread). Titanium backup installed and working.
[Atrix 4G General] effezie:
Atrix 4g 4.5.91

Very easy 1 click root! I had to do it a second time due to an app force closing and my Motorola Media Link chiming in but other than that it worked perfectly. Many Thanks! :)
[Atrix 4G General] PH.C:
Pete's app is very nice but i still prefer preinstall method!
[Atrix 4G General] sipart:
Many thanks for this. Worked perfectly and first time on stock UK T Mobile atrix running 2.3.4.

Now able to run nebtop which is brilliant.

Cheers and happy new year :-)
[Atrix 4G General] pre4speed:
fail

Is this not working anymore or just for the replacement device I just received from att? It gets to the adding su, busybox and superuser.apk then fail, error we have root but cant push su try unrooting then running root. Done this 3 times now same results. Factory restore and tried again, same thing. Any ideas?
[Atrix 4G General] ltdanno360:
use gingerbreak.exe on a pc do a youtube seach i used it 2x it does work
[Atrix 4G General] pre4speed:
Prolly just this refurb device AT&T sent me. I even tried reflashing gingerbread to it and that failed too. I gained root the harder way by pushing via fastboot. I may have to unlock bootloader if im to flash to stock again. I didn't have to with my original device, but that was bought brand new. Who knows what has been done to this refurb. Thanx for your reply.
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
try this and report

http://www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
[Atrix 4G General] DannyBiker:
So I'm getting my Atrix at the end of the week. Apparently, it's running 2.3.4. It's an European model, not sold by a carrier.

From what I read, I can use the main method from the OP ?
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
seriously?
[Atrix 4G General] DannyBiker:
Yes seriously. I know, I'm sure it's ok, but you know when you receive a new phone and want to be SURE you don't mess with it ? Reading about possible bricks around the Atrix board wasn't really reassuring so I want someone to confirm.

I've come from an HD2 and Magic, so I know my way around rooting and flashing. But I just wanted to be sure...;)
[Atrix 4G General] live_free:
Just sits at "Searching for the phone" and does nothing.
[Atrix 4G General] M_Alin:
Enable usb debuging in Applications-Development menu.
[Atrix 4G General] EricG1985:
This method works great!
[Atrix 4G General] snakebite100:
Worked great! Thanks for making this so easy.
[Atrix 4G General] Einhery:
wonderful! very easy. thank you
[Atrix 4G General] gentilemeister:
Works great on MB860 with 2.3.4 version 45.31 en.it!
[Atrix 4G General] walker63:
Immediately after rooting with one click root my AT&T Atrix with 2.3.4 wouldn’t wake properly.

If I put the screen to sleep with the power button it may or may not wake up when pressing the power button (or with incoming call/text message) the next time. When the screen doesn’t wake up the 4 bottom buttons do illuminate.

Pressing the power button multiple times eventually turns the screen on.

I've rebooted the phone multiple times and have also pulled the battery a few times too.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?
[Atrix 4G General] Adamthomasboult:
Amazing!

Cracking job! Thanks! :)
[Atrix 4G General] mjasims:
A factory reset might fix the problem ....
[Atrix 4G General] chuotdx:
I did have the same. Any solution yet?
[Atrix 4G General] walker63:
Thank you... a factory reset took care if my screen issue!
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
I used this method to unroot, it worked fine.

Is there a simple way to unlock the bootloader? Is it right that it needs to be unlocked before i can have a recovery i.e Clockwork flashed?
[Atrix 4G General] sanriver12:
that is the case with the atrix, yes
[Atrix 4G General] kempet:
Thanks! Now I can try ICS :)
[Atrix 4G General] xwolle:
Do you have to have a Windows or Linux computer to run this program? Also is there a way to get around installing drivers to root your Atrix?
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
Hi guys, is there a one click method for unlocking the bootloader? Im a noob!

Ive already rooted the phone using oneclick!
[Atrix 4G General] dark.blue:
just ROOTed my phone just now...

THX A LOT bro... this OneClickRoot is real works on MB860
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
probably a stupid question but here goes anyway...

I have rooted my phone using the one click method. The bootloader is still locked.

Will i still receive OTA updates from my orange UK?
[Atrix 4G General] sillyshyme:
i can't get this to work on 2.3.6? any sujestions?
[Atrix 4G General] sillyshyme:
when would an auto root be ready for the new 2.3.6 update?

I tried the link on the post for 2.3.6 but it does not work for me?

this other method claims to work on 2.3.6 and ME860

http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
[Atrix 4G General] jman316:
anyone able to answer this please? :)
[Atrix 4G General] MrMartinez:
Droid x rooted

Finally re-rooted my gb 2.3.3 droid x thank you :cool:
[Atrix 4G General] RevoWution:
Just confirming that the alternative method posted on the first post of this thread indeed works perfectly well with my ME860 running 2.3.4.

I am now finally rooted :D
[Atrix 4G General] djluis48:
Does anyone knows if this works on 2.3.6?
[Atrix 4G General] corvx:
That's right you will still be able to OTA safely as long as you dont unlock BL, you might lose root after update though.

As far as I have read, it won't, this thread might help:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1507991
[Atrix 4G General] sportsITjunkie:
2.3.6

this does not work on 2.3.6 correct?
[Atrix 4G General] Deggy:
Just reporting that this doesn't work on ATT Atrix 4G firmware .141.
[Atrix 4G General] YaduXGT:
How to root Motorola fire xt530 (android 2.3.5/2.3.4)

Please reply

will this method work on my motorola fire xt530 ?

wat r the pc requirements of thes rooting software?

in case it dosnt work for moto fire xt530 please suggest an alternative method.....:o

thanx:)

PLEASE REPLY............:)
[Atrix 4G General] RadarB8:
so how do you root .141? anyone?
[Atrix 4G General] mart247:
Expansys 45.31.0.mb860.retail.en.GB

just bought atrix from Expansys 45.31.0.mb860.retail.en.GB, can confirm it works
[Atrix 4G General] aklbeach:
Me too

also looking for a way to root .141 and a boot loader unlock.