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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
EDIT2: Since Google patched the loop hole in 2.2.1, this app is no longer working for newer builds. For this reason the developer has stopped supporting the app. If you still want to use this, feel free to do so. It would not harm anything.

However if it doesn't root your phone, there are numerous other methods of rooting out there. I suggest SuperOneClick or unrevoked.

EDIT: I see that a lot of people have no idea what rooting is, or don't even know how to install an apk. Seriously, rooting can potentially harm your phone if you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. For that reason, I strongly recommend you hold off using this app (or rooting in general) until you have done enough research and are more comfortable with Android.

If you insist on using this app, use it at your own risk. You have been warned! :D

This is a good post to guide you through how to flash a custom rom, after rooting your phone. And no, this app does not unlock your bootloader.

Important: I'm not the developer, click the link below for the blog for official release of this app

Official releases here

Aug 30 Update: added v1.6.2 beta 5, added support for more devices, added widget for soft root

Aug 12 Update: added v1.6.1: superuser updated, HTC Tattoo support added. Check official link for changelog

Aug 10 Update: added v1.5.3 for peeps who can't access the link

Official list of supported devices:

Supported Devices:

Google Nexus One (2.2)
Google G1 (1.6)
HTC Hero (2.1)
HTC Magic (1.5) (Select Do not install Superuser)
HTC Tattoo (1.6)
Dell Streak (2.1)
Motorola Milestone (2.1)
Motorola XT701
Motorola XT800 (2.1)
Motorola ME511
Motorola Charm
Motorola Droid (2.01/2.1/2.2 with FRG01B)
Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
Acer Liquid (2.1)
Acer beTouch E400 (2.1)
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung galaxy 5 (gt-i5500)
Vibo A688 (1.6)
Lenovo Lephone (1.6)
LG GT540 (1.6)
Gigabyte GSmart G1305

Not supported:

Google Nexus One (2.2 FRG33)
Samsung i9000 / i6500U / i7500 / i5700
Motorola ME600 / ME501 / MB300 / CLIQ XT
Motorola 2.2 FRG22D
Archos 5
HuaWei U8220
HTC Desire / Legend / Wildfire (soft root)
HTC EVO 4G / Aria
SonyEricsson X10i R2BA020
myTouch Slide

Reported working (in this thread):

Nexus One 2.2
Milestone 2.1
Hero (GSM/CDMA)
Xperia X10 mini
Xperia X10i
G1 1.6
Magic 32A 1.5
Magic 32B 1.6
Mytouch 3G (3.5mm)
Mytouch 3G Slide (v1.6.1 seems to put the phone into reboot loop)
LG Ally
Droid X 2.1
Moto Charm
Moto Flipout
Kyocera ZIO

All credits go to the developer!

Install and run it on your phone. If you have trouble downloading, try download with a computer.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] antikryst:
can anyone confirm if this works? i just rooted my n1 but 2 of my friends want to root as well.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cloversis:
it works on my n1 flawlessly:D
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
I've tested it myself and it works fine :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Forge94:
So I can root then unroot, and there will be no trace?

The warranty wont be voided?

Sorry for the questions. I'm just trying to work out why I should do the "root without unlocking bootloader" method instead of this.

Any difference? My guess is that this will unlock the bootloader...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MishFdM:
Rooting with bootloader unlock will void your warranty.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Forge94:
Im aware of that, but does this method unlock the bootloader?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] HTCDevil:
No, it doesn't.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MishFdM:
Does it work also on FRF91-Vodafone ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Wow this actually works. I was always to afraid to try an root my phone cause i didnt wanna screw my phone up but this is so much easier an the best part is the bootloader stays locked so u dont void ur warranty
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] torchedlh:
does this allow you to load a custom recovery image and therefore flash custom ROMS?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Yes it does
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] enlothien:
Sorry for this dumb question can anyone that uses this method post a guide on how to set up custom rom on nexus one also change the status bar

Truly appreciate that
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Original Android <3ers!:
Think it'll work on the g1?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] existonz09:
so this basically is the fastest way to root ur nexus one without unlocking bootloader ?

i've been reading the 2 way of rooting my phone without unlocking bootloader but found it quite a challenge to follow thru the guides... So if i use this app.. its the same thing ?(root without unlocking bootloader)

will i be able to flash cyanogen mod 6 rc2 after rooting with this ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cofor:
This is amazing I'm such a coward newbie. This will help me for sure.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Yes u can flash i used this app to root my phone an now im running cyanogenmod 6
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] trish01:
I'm interested in using this. Just a couple of questions though, firstly will this wipe the phone like the regular bootloader unlock N1 root method does? Second, once I've installed it and press root, will the phone just reboot and start up with root access or will it be rooted immediately without restarting? Thirdly once I'm rooted, does this behave exactly the same way as the bootloader unlock method, ie. flashing new recovery images and roms is handled exactly the same way?

If anyone's game enough it'd be good to see it in action on YouTube or something. I've always been pretty wary of rooting my phone for fear of screwing something up and bricking it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
No it doesn't wipe any data and yes it's just as easy as pressing the "Root" button. It's in effect immediately and my bootloader is still locked

I haven't tried flashing a custom recovery but other user had reported that it works
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] enlothien:
This is what I did

1. Download the app n install

2. Run the app n click root. App takes a few minutes n then pops a message that m rooted

3. I then open metamorph n let metamorph run the check to see if phone is rooted n results is yes.

Then I tried the unrooting method n it work.

Now can someone assist by guiding me how to get custom roms loaded or to change the status bar
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Duzii:
Hey!

I tried this and it worked with my N1! :) I have root access, I can see paid apps etc ( I live in Sweden) Then I tried to install Amon RA recovery but when i was going to install it using Fastboot it said verify signature fail. Which means it isnt rooted?

So I tried Clockwork Recovery Image v1.6, I installed using the app rom manager, and it said the custom recover image was installed correctly.

My next step was to install cyanogenmod, but when I boot into recovery the little android guy and a big exclamation mark is shown and I have to pull the battery to restart.

Does anyone know what the problem is?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] greggy1974:
Hi, any ideas how to load Custom roms?????
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
If you're not comfortable with the commands, go to /system/apps with Root explorer, and delete the amazon mp3 apk
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hayer:
can anyone help me? i downloaded metamorph and it says to download busybox which says i have root but i need custom recovery and rom manager says it doesn have root...superuser wont show me all the options just a black screen
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zxrzxrxp:
hello

Hello I have a streak of Android 1.6, which I use for the root:

File Type: apk UniversalAndroot.apk (134.7 KB, 3564 views)

File Type: apk UniversalAndroot_1.5.3.apk (153.3 KB, 1764 views)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Duzii i had the same problem open up rom manager go to the very bottom an flash an older version of clockworkmod recovery, when u have done that go to the very top of rom manager an flash the current one. This will fix ur problem. Sometimes the current version of clockworkmod does wanna go into recovery for some reason
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hayer:
From the two files both of them say im rooted but only one will give me the superuser icon and once i click it it does nothing just blank screen im on a htc magic 1.5 32a the rogers one with sense ui
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] myduarte:
ok so how to i install this ? I downloaded to pc from this site but now what ? sorry for the dumb questions..... i'm new to this.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Install an app where u need root access an see if it asks for superusers permission which it should an press allow
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jetjock007:
Does this work on HTC EVO?

This was asked before but could not find a response...the 1st page does not indicate if it works on HTC EVO...I updated mine with the OTA FROYO last week...if this would work, it would make my day!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] MRFERRARI23:
Yea I asked before as well and 3 pages later not 1 person was kindly enough to answer that... :rolleyes: but were in the same boat!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] DjoeN:
So, now my HTC Hero (unbranded) is rooted

Any suggestions what the best custom rom is to put on it?

(I'm new to this whole rooting and custom rom stuff ;) )
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hooman64:
HELP!!!

do you need to root your phone each time you update the OS??
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Clarkster:
Well, you should probably ask in an EVO forum. This is a Nexus One forum. Don't expect us to know.

And there are others asking about all types of phones. They should either ask the author of the program or ask in their own specific forums.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] zxrzxrxp:
fatto sul dell streak 1.6 ,tutot ok laseconda volta ,un enorme grazie a chi lo ha inventato ,siete unici
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Blueman101:
how do you install a custom recovery for this?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] envoykrawkwarrior7:
i just tested multiple versons, and it does not in fact work on an evo at least with a 2.2 ota
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] galaxys:
Awesome App! Down loaded V1.5.3 and installed with Astro...Rooted! :)

Great thread (ctbear), developer, and info posted! :cool:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hero32:
hey guys does this work on cellularsouth htc hero running 2.1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sureer:
it work on my htc magic 1.5 32A. copied the apk to my sdcard, installed and run. once completed, I noticed an app call 'Superuser permissions' with ninja icon. I also downloaded ROM mamanger. so, looking forward to install custom ROM so that I update my android 1.5 to something else.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xHVGx:
Is it normal for my Nexus One to take a long time to load? Because it seems that mine is stuck in the boot animation where the google x turns blue with cyanogenmod, it runs the normal google boot animation, then turns blue and freezes then it starts all over...

I followed the tutorial that was posted and everything worked fine until that point, any suggestions?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bodybombs:
has anybody tried this on the mt3g slide?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
From what I read it doesn't work
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] droidHunter:
Will I lose root if I install an official OTA ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ajbk4life1:
so this means no custom roms right ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] grahf23:
works on my milestone xt720!1 but my anti virus found the found to be suspious..will this cause any problems?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
ok i tried it on my mytouch 3g white 32b now it seems it work how do i place in the recovery for this.....please somoene help....thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sureer:
how to know if the root is working

i run the UniversalAndroot_1.5.3.apk and select 'Super user android 1.5/1.6' and click 'Root'. I then get a message "Woot! Your device is rooted!". When I tried to run Titanium Backup, I got an error saying that it could not acquire privileged and please verify that your ROM is rooted.

I am running Android 1.5 on HTC Magic in Australia purchased from Three - PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H and HBOOT-1.76.0008 (SAPP10000)

Any suggestion or help? Thank you very much.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
how do i place the recovery now??? and do i need to update like spl or anything??? please can you guys help????
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] angelofmine099:
Iv jailbroken an ipod/iphone but not rooted a phone. what exactly do i do, this doesn't make much sense you all throwing in stuff about flashing, roms, and kernals. lol someone send me a message or something with the simplest way to do this on moto droid 2.1 update 1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hero32:
im with you here it worked and said i am rooted now whats next
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] JordanTheGreat:
I can personally say that this app works for the Sprint Hero CDMA version running android 2.1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hero32:
thanks guys just so everyone knows it worked on the cellular south htc hero running 2.1 now if some one could tell me what to do next THANKS XDA YALL ROCK
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
Theunlockr.com

Or go to your phone section and read.

Plus you can download official 2.2
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
Originally Posted by 00hero00d View Post

Ok, I tested it:

WORKS WITH MY MAGIC 32B ON 1.6!

I had a perfect SPL, too but it worked without problems!

Great app!

how do i place the recovery now??? and do i need to update like spl or anything??? please can you guys help????
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
There is a mytouch section with a bunch of info on how to do all this
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ajbk4life1:
i am running the original mytouch 3g (the one WITHOUT the headphone jack). AND I HAVE ACHIEVED ROOT THANKS YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
hey how did u place in the custom recovery?? please help....

error- "remote not allowed"
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ajbk4life1:
these are the instuctions i used. Major kudos to him
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ajbk4life1:
and if those instructions dont work. use this and then repeat the instructions above .

flashing clockworkmod recovery go to the very bottom if rom manager an flash an older version of clockworkmod then go to the top an flash the current one again. That should help hopefully

kudos to chris 6728 for this.^
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
In titanium Backup, click "Problems?", then click yes. This will install Busybox.

Reload Titanium Backup. Hit Menu, click More, click reload application.

You should now be good to go.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tapfuma:
I read on Android Forum that it works for the HTC Magic (MyTouch3G) is that correct and if so, has anyone tried it ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
Updated first post for a list of confirmed working devices
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
If you read a few post up. Yes
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chronopc:
I have the N1 running FRF91 and when I run the app i get the following error message:

Failed! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~

Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sureer:
Hi stshannon,

Thank you and i followed your instructions. Titanium backup did download the busybox. After completing the download and verifying, I get a message "Failed! See web page for trouble shooting". I then reload Titanium Backup and go to Menu -> More -> Reload application but still get the error saying "Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and includes Busybox, and try again".

Any other suggestions? Thank you very much.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Hmmm, the problem is with busybox. Try to search for it in the market.

Your phone (likely) IS rooted, but Titanium Backup because Busybox is not installed, is not getting the permissions it needs.

If im not mistaken, i THINK you can get Busybox directly from the market. Try that, then reload Titanium Backup.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Im getting this same issue with a Mytouch 3.5mm jack.

However!

I rooted FINE

I installed CMv6 FINE

it booted fine after this. booted fine through the boot animations. booted right into CM6 stock.

I then flashed gapps-ds-ERE36B-signed.zip from the cyanogenmod wiki.

and now im having the same issue as this person, boot animation multi color x, transitions to blue X, locks, and restarts that sequence (from multicolored x).

Since i have a rooted N1, i figured i was experienced enough to do this through recovery, heres what i did.

I used this app to root.

Used Rom Manager to install Clockwork mod.

Downloaded the CM6 and Gapps to my SD card

rebooted to recovery

wiped data

wiped cache

wiped davlik cache

flashed CM6

Booted (booted fine)

rebooted to recovery

flashed Gapps

booted (boot animation repeat, no boot)

pulled battery, booted to recovery

wiped cache

wiped davlik cache

booted (and still, repeat boot animation, no boot.)

So im going to nandroid restore, and see where i can go from there, but itll have to be tomorrow, i have to be to work in 6 hours, and i still haven't slept.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
anyone give this a shot on MT3GS ?? ... i heard it worked for someone else (they even posted a screenshot with SU granted) .. but it didnt work for me. . . lol .. i am able to now take screenshots with SHOOTME though. . . weird
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Ive only heard it does not work on the slide (tho i could be wrong).

And if shootme is working that leads me to believe you ARE rooted. Im almost positive that app requires root to take screenshots.

You likely do not have a custom rom.

Download "Terminal Emulator", load it up, hold down the MENU key to popup your keyboard. Type "su" and hit the enter key.

It will pause for a second or two (or three or four) then the prompt should be "#" instead of "*" (i believe).

If that's the case you ARE rooted.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
i tried that .. i tried 3 different terminal apps .. no such luck ..

i need an idea a lil more out of the box. . . to take screenshots it never ask for permission .. even with superuser.apk installed ..
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sureer:
hi stshannon,

Thanks for the prompt reply and recommendation. I will try this out and will post back of the outcome. fingers crossed :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jinwu57:
just rooted for my htc hero. now, i have no clue what to do...lol, but it does work. any "next steps" section that can guide me to install custom roms? TIA
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] enlothien:
A couple of users has posted the steps into getting custom roms in this thread do some search it will help
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
your answer should be located in here somewhere

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=620412
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] thehabs24:
Last I checked this is a nexus one forum. All those people with problems rooting or not knowing what to do next need to go to the proper section in the forums and post there. There is more than enough information to explain what rooting is and how to load custom roms.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
Im gonna just let the sarcasm SLIDE .. pun intended ..

I personally asked in here due to the OP listing working and non-working devices ... MINE not listed at all .. thanks for your 1st post being very helpful though.. much appreciated :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] FlashTastic One:
Sorry, I'm a tad confused. I hear rooting your phone is the cool thing to do, I see the SuperUser - and I'm rooted.

What all can I do now that I have rooted my Hero?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hooman64:
Hey man, if you found out let me know too, I asked this question as well but it seems nobody answers here, I was wondering if rooting is like jailbreaking in iOS. and do you know if a rooted device still gets the OTAs ???
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
if you apply OTA you will lose root ..

wait for a dev to include whats in an OTA in a ROM and then flash that..
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lexotic_sc300:
check the hero section and also see the link i posted a few post up ..

flash roms/themes/ use root only apps .. CONTROL/CUSTOMIZE YOUR DEVICE THE WAY YOU SEE FIT
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
If u are running stock even if ur rooted u will still get ota's even though youll lose root but if ur running a custom rom u will not
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] TZAR@:
I just downloaded it using the nexus one and it said something about a parse error??? When I tried to open it.

What am I doing wrong?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Zei:
Will this work for the EVO
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Henchmin:
stupid mytouch slide...

I want root :(
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] redphx:
will it work on Motorola XT720 ?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hayer:
this doesnt work on htc magic 32a 1.5 ive tried countless apks the one posted at the moment doesnt even give me the su icon and previous ones gave me icon once i clicked the superuser icon i got NO options to choose...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ekie84:
tried it but...

Ive tried it...it says woot,your device it rooted but i cant install shootme,its says i doesnt have superuser permission...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] inhuman5000:
I tried this and it got rid of the apps in the drawer but i think the app data is still there somewhere. My app memory space didnt decrease at all. I was hoping to free up some space :/
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cris1015:
Cant download this app from the attached file... days my phone don't support this type of downloads wtf? I do have an n1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] flashy_32:
hey chris, i have tried skyfire but still i can't download the file and root my phone. need help guys
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tapfuma:
I dont know what you did but my HTC Magic with 1.6 is now running Eclair. I decided to go for the stable one since there were some bugs in the Froyo. You actually dont need to do all the steps. After i downloaded and checked back up and clear cache is just told me it was going to reboot and it ran it on it's own. Next thing i know the N1 fibers were running across the screen and the welcome Robot was yearning for my finger. I love it thanks a lot guys
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hayer:
did you just download the posted apk and install it? i tried that on my magic 1.5 no luck..
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tapfuma:
yerp, it downloaded to my SD card and it ran the rest of the installation after that i did not even have to tell it to install from the SD as it shows from step 9 to 13
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] flashy_32:
i used my phone, gor on the xda site throuhg skyfire, clicked on the attached file and no message as of root appears. don't know what to do.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] c4pt0n:
would be nice if it worked for HTC Desires, been wanting to see what its like rooting it, hopefully in another release maybe :) great work though
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sureer:
Hi stshannon,

I did try find the Busybox app on the market. installed it and run it. however, i got an error saying that "Your phone is rooted. Busybox was not found".

Then I downloaded "Adfree" and run it but it said that I do not have superuser permission.

So, the question is - Is my phone rooted or not? Sounds more like NO :( However I do see the "Superuser Permissions" in my apps folder. I run "UniversalAndroot.apk"

Well, if you or anyone else have any suggestion, please let me know and really appreciate it. My phone HTC Magic 1.5 PVT 32A.

Thank you everyone!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Flashy did u check the list at the beginning of the thread to see if ur phone is compatible with the app. If ur phone is on the list im not sure why ur havin problems.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] etanonline:
Can, one of you, confirm that un-root does work too ? (if, later, I want to sell my phone)

Thanks ! ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] lolobabes:
this is so good news!!! ty, ahihihihihi
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] maston28:
Hi,

i tried the 1.5.3 version on my HTC Dream (G1), running an 1.5 android Rom (Orange).

The app tells me that my phone has been rooted, but when i type 'su' in a terminal, i get 'permission denied'.

What's the matter ? Why would the app tell me that it succeedeed if it didn't ? Anyone has had the same problem ?

thank you

jtm