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[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tkjtkj:
How does rooting effect Dev phone

This rooting method seems, per here, not to unlock bootloader.. great!. But ive never heard how the act of rooting might affect the Dev phone (now N1) 's functioning in app testing .. which, after all, is the basic purpose of a dev phone.

Can anyone address this issue?

and kudo's to the folks who put this app together!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Ayocuz:
The link seems to be broken. But I can confirm it did work super flawlessly
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] vivanno:
Works on my Dell Streak (Version EU, 6267)

The 1.5.3 version works on my Dell Streak (Android 1.6 EU - 6267)

Method :

- installation

- launch

- push the button

- waiting ...

- reboot

- ...

- Acces root enabled! :D

(x) 100% compatible

Thanks, it's a good job!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] etanonline:
The file is attached to the first post.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sadasiva:
I got root access with this app on Nexus One 2.2. But when I tried with Milestone-2.1, app says rooting done, but the super user access are not granted. anybody faced this issue?

Also i want to know whether any body has noticed any issues with this latest app version(1.5.3)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hayer:
Same boat as you I've been asking quite a bit maybe seven posts no one awnsered me o think this may only be working on 32b or anything above 1.5 for magic users
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] anetishin:
Root

Does not work.

Failed! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~

Phone: Openmoko Neo Freerunner, Android 1.5 Cupcake (serdar.20100528)

Can you help? :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] grlayouts:
Please add support for the HTC legend!!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] wase4711:
no go on htc evo running 2.2
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kkssgg:
Looking forward for version with superuser 2.3
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cicrockets:
You could just flash the new SU app over the old one that installs using this root.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
data is located at /data/data, just delete the corresponding folder
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] notxel21:
Isn't this app updated to ver 1.6? The link in the OP isn't working anymore.

Thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] luityler:
Will flashing a rom work the same for a G1?

I saw instructions earlier for flashing a rom to an N! and I was wondering if it would work the same with G1. Will I need to update my radio first or will rom manager do that for me?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] TZAR@:
Noob instructions needed 4 1 click root.

I tried to download the apk in the thread using my phone (NEXUS ONE) and it says there is a parse error when I try to open it. What am I doing wrong? Can someone give complete instructions on EXACTLY how to do this. Please. Love the idea of rooting without unlocking bootloader. Thanks in advance.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] kkssgg:
indeed but playing with adb, root, remount, push etc takes time and I found it difficult until I got it right, however I rather keep my device unrooted and root occasionally so having androot is better idea
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] maddoguk:
Try it without the SuperUser install.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] roybot1911:
Ok I think it worked. Says im rooted. HTC Magic (3) Three Sweden

SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H

HBOOT-1.33.0009 (SAPP10000)

CPLD-12

RADIO-3.22.20.17
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] cicrockets:
I've actually not touched ADB for several weeks now. With all the tools available directly on our phones, all we need to use is the recovery and a terminal app.

With those two, we can flash roms/radios/clear cache and a bunch of other stuff.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mastiff78:
It worked on myTouch 3G Fender Edition!!! I am so happy,woot!!!

I just flashed it with Cyanogenmod Eclair... I am finally feeling the love for mytouch 3G :-)

Thanks to all the guys who contributed to this forum. I really appreciate it.

Cheers
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jp215wraith:
works on G1 DMD64
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] etanonline:
Can anyone confirm that unroot works as well ? (on Magic 1.6, or any 1.6 other device)

Thanks !
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sousafrui:
hey hooman... YES it is like jailbreaking a iphone. Just wich all this guys that are asking questions about unsuported phones and general questions about rooting, did a google search first. it will help guys like me who are scrolling and scrolling through this thread, just to find the informations i want. And you should also read the thread before starting making questions that are allready answered. Just read before. thats all

SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xlivr:
Does this App work on a HTC Hero (GSM) with 2.1 on it?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] TechnoDork:
How do you get 5 columns in the program menu?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sousafrui:
After reading through this thread i have 5 questions (i have a N1 with froyo 2.2 - FRF91):

1- is there any difference between the 2 links in the first post - wich one should i use?;

2- for the porpouse of rooting alone for now (just to use apps that need su previlegies), does the "unroot" option really work? have anyone, in fact, tried it with success?

3- if for some reason i decide to "unroot" (assuming the "unroot" option works), can i uninstall the app also like any other app we use, and revert my pda to the original state (i´m not planning for now to flash ROMs)?

4-in plaine english, can anyone tell me if there are any real riscs in installing universalRoot, like those we hear about (bricking the phone etc etc). it seems to me, that installing an app for the soul porpouse of getting root access to use su apps, isn´t in fact that big a deal. If we are talking about flashing different roms, that´s different. I´M I WRONG?

5- FINALLY, would this proccess get in the way, when the next OS version is realease through OTA. will i be able to normally update, through OTA, my OS when gingerbread is realeased?

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me with this questions. I had never rooted any kind of phone, and before reading about this app, i wasn´t going to root my N1 (mostly because of the "breaking warrantie" problem.

SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] abduction:
HTC Wildfire

When will this be possible to do with HTC Wildfire?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] roybot1911:
Its really cool that hacking on android has come this far, alot more accessible.

I think there's definitely a place for all this stuff on the wiki (or in a sticky). Perhaps instructions on how to use this awesome app in conjunction with ROM Manager.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hooman64:
First of all I thank you for your answer, but when I said "is it like JBing an iOS", I meant is it gonna disappear after each upgrade. well as you said reading the forum before asking questions or googling it helps people like me.

the answer to your first question is: the one that has 1.5.3 is newer no difference at all, you can just read the changelogs, there is also a 1.6 version which added support for another device. I don't remember what was it but probably was Hero. you will be fine doing the root with 1.5.3 on your N1 -- I did it and it worked. it also works on Milestone.

and for your last question (which was my question as well - but it seems you didn't saw the answer): no you will be fine you will get the OTAs but each time you upgrade your device you will lose root. so as I was told, you can install a custom ROM and wait for the DEVs to include the new OS in their ROMs.

EDIT: I just checked the DEV's page, it seems he removed his page but 1.6 seems to be for HTC Tattoo, I attached the file here for those who want it ...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hooman64:
well thanks man, that helped, actually I don't want to install any ROMs right now, maybe after Gingerbread, I'm waiting for my warranty to ends first,
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] hooman64:
Thanks man, it was really helpful.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jeromephilippe:
test with samsung galaxy spica

Don't work with samsung galaxy spica
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] maddoguk:
No, sorry. Check the first post.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Joshua Talley:
Not quite what I saw...

I didn't get the "add zip" option here. Can I flash CM6 and then GApps after boot?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] alexnguyen018:
Parsing Package Error

I downloaded the attached 1.5.3 version of the app via Skyfire Browser. Then when I tried to install it via Package Installer, a parsing package error comes up. I have Unknown Apps checked in settings. I've tried to install the app via other file managers/explorers but they all gave me the same message. Can anyone help?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] simms22:
try downloading again, only this use the stock browser instead of skyfire. by the way, i used the 1.6 version of the app yesterday to root a demo Tmobile MyTouch3G Slide, in the store without them knowing :)

btw, heres the 1.6 version, from my dropbox ;) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2769033/Universal_Androot_1.6.apk

http://twitgoo.com/1h9n3c
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
So you rooted a slide in the tmobile store?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
:::question:::

So i rooted the mytouch running from 1.6 32b now rooted and flash the custom recovery clockwork...now can i just download the cyanogen mod rc2 and apps and it will work ???

Please help....oops sorry for the caps....

mytouch 3G which was running 1.6 when i did this...
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] simms22:
absolutely! :eek:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] simms22:
it should work. remember to nandroid backup first. also youll want to wipe before flashing the rom and gapps :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] alexnguyen018:
Originally, I tried to download the file using the stock browser, but it popped up as "Download Unsuccessful" in the notification bar, which is why I tried to use Skyfire which was actually able to download the file successfully, but either way, still got parsing error. Maybe I should try downloading the file to my computer, then dragging over to sd card then trying package installer again.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] alexnguyen018:
Originally, I tried to download the file using the stock browser, but it popped up as "Download Unsuccessful" in the notification bar, which is why I tried to use Skyfire which was actually able to download the file successfully, but either way, still got parsing error. Maybe I should try downloading the file to my computer, then dragging over to sd card then trying package installer again
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sousafrui:
Likewise.

Thank you to.

I think it will be much hard for me now, not going through with this process now that so many people with success in rooting using this process.

Imagine it will be hard losing it when gingerbread comes.

Best of luck hooman68 and all of you newbies (and no newbies) who are helpping and create this amazing praxes of software that brings hardware core features to the less afortunate in coding.

SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sousafrui:
http://db.tt/XnSjP6

Since i read some of you guys had problems downloading the file, this is the one i downloaded with my pc, ("1.5.3" in file name) and moved to my dropbox. You're wellcome to use the link.

SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
:::question:::

So i rooted the mytouch running from 1.6 32b now rooted and flash the custom recovery clockwork...now can i just download the cyanogen mod rc2 and apps and it will work ???

Please help....oops sorry for the caps....

mytouch 3G which was running 1.6 when i did this...

Last edited by xghostyxjokerx; Today at 09:46 PM. Reason: mytouch 3g
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mdmar:
Ok, noobquestion here: how come Desire cant be rooted this way as its basically the same phone? HTC's software?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mulletcutter:
So 1.6 will root the slide :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] bgmarian:
we need this app for htc desireeeeee! common guys!!!!!!!!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] flashy_32:
Chris,

I have a nexus one never and have never tried to root it before. not that i don't want to but because it is like rocket science to me lol. now that it seems to be easy, i want to take advantage of that. I wish you guys can post the process or make a video of it, just to help people like me. will appreciate it.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] simms22:
whoops! i did it again. the 2nd tmobile mytouch3g slide i rooted with the 1.6 version of this app ;)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] mptpro:
Does not work on Motorola Cliq XT
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] xghostyxjokerx:
:::question:::

So i rooted the mytouch 3g running from 1.6 32b now rooted and flash the custom recovery clockwork...now can i just download the cyanogen mod rc2 and apps and it will work ???

Please help....oops sorry for the caps....
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ctbear:
Not to be rude but it doesn't help to keep posting the exact same question over and over

Plus this is a Nexus One forum, so any questions regarding other devices are best posted in their corresponding sections
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] glovitron:
MyTouch 3g, running 1.6

Ok, I rooted, got thru Steps 1-10 (downloaded CM 5.0.8), but when I got to Step 11, it didn't give me the option to "Add Zip"... instead, it prompted the option to backup and clear. So, it flashed and rebooted to Eclair, but it didn't get a chance to flash GApps (yes, I downloaded it as well).

How can I go about flashing GApps? Do I need to reboot and if so, how?

Thanks!

Edit: Booted into recovery mode and now it's working great.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tribaleps:
Add Zip issue

Hi!

I had some issue with Step 11. When I click on the ROM, it doesn't have any option for me to 'Add Zip' to select the Google Apps. Anyway, I went ahead with the flashing and got Cyanogen Mod to work. Obviously, all the Google Apps were missing. I subsequently restored back to stock ROM using Nandroid.

Hope someone can help! :)
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Go into rom manager, go to download rom, choose cyanogenmod, an then choose google apps. Its has an option for froyo an one for eclair
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ssechaud1982:
Worked on T-Mobile UK G2 (HTC Hero) on 2.1! Thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Okay so am fairly experienced with root/mod, had my Nexus One rooted and modded since CM4. I hesitated trying to root my wife's Mytouch 3G 3.5mm jack, i didn't want to fight with gold card etc etc... and honestly, my wife's not a rom whore like i am... or i should say a Cyanogen whore like i am. <smirk> so i never REALLY gave it much effort... With this new "EASY root process", i thought id give it a try.

The problem i was having earlier, is the download of CM6 and/or gapps over the air, were causeing the .zips to be corrupted.

I finally got a valid CM6, and gapps, and put them on my SD card manually.

Using 1.5.3 of this app, on a Mytough 3g 3.5mm (not slide), root was SIMPLE.

I then downloaded Rom Manager, and installed Clockwork Recovery via that app.

I then downloaded and used Titanium Backup to backup my apps etc.

Then i booted to recovery, and did a NANDROID BACKUP

For those of you new to this.. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS NANDROID!)

then i manually wiped data, wiped cache, and wiped davlik cache.

Flashed CM6, then flashed Gapps.

Booted up, and WALA... working fine.

MANY THANKS!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Seems there are QUITE A LOT of folks asking "so im rooted, now what?", or "So how do i install a rom?", etc....

Arguably, the best rom out there, and it is available for MANY devices, is CyanogenMod. It is FAST, it has a LOT of features, and is under constant development.

CyanogenMod Wiki

The link above SHOULD have all of the information you will need to apply one of his roms.

When you find instructions for your device, READ IT THOROUGHLY. READ THE ROOT PROCESS AS WELL, even tho you will likely skip that section.

When you do finally find instructions for your device, you can probably skip to the rom installation, following the root process, although like stated above, i suggest you still read it completely.

For those of you new to rooting and applying roms, if its done right, there's usually no harm.

If you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY TO THE END BEFORE YOU DO ANY WORK, then read them word for word as you make the changes, you should be fine.

The golden rule of modding... "ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS NANDROID BACKUP!"

I hope this link will help many of you.

And while I'm at it ill throw this in. Found this on the CyanogenMod Wiki....

Cyanogen - "While this build is heavily optimized, it is also capable of pushing your G1 much harder. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! You are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you."
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] gr8buddha:
tested on stock unrooted N1 froyo, everything worked great, if you are having issues with titanium backup do this... as suggested earlier in this thread

In titanium Backup, click "Problems?", then click yes. This will install Busybox.

Reload Titanium Backup. Hit Menu, click More, click reload application.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] sousafrui:
Finally get pass over my fears, and did this amazing process of rooting my N1. Allready installed several app with su previlegies (setcpu, startup manager, screenshot without any gliches. Maibe in a while i try to flash some roms, but for now this is enough. Go for it.

SOUSAFRUI @ NEXUS ONE@2.2FROYO@FRF91
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] HSKRPRD:
Question. I see a root and unroot option on this app. So if I am unhappy can I just simply unroot the phone and go back to stock without an unlocked bootloader?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] chris6278:
Thats right
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] tribaleps:
Thanks...but I have no issues with the downloading the two zips. Its just when I'm applying the ROM, it has no option to 'Add Zip', so I ended up just flashing Cyanogen without all the Google Apps.

EDIT: Sorted...flashed the Google Apps after Flashing the ROM. Did not wipe data/cache.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] koomo:
Worked like a charm on Docomo ht-03a

Thanx
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] InnovatedMind:
Sorry for the very noob post but here it goes,

My friend recently gave me her G1, I unlocked it via an unlock code for ATT (never had to root my phone or anything, just as simple as putting in the unlock code)... anyways it works fine now as a phone so I never really needed to root it.

Now I really want to but am worried about it, my question is:

Will rooting my g1 lose my unlock code thus making my phone unable to be a 'phone' ? hahaha that was a really stupid question but I don't know the answer.

I really want to root it to get an overclocker as my phone is really slow and I've done everything. Also the fact that I can do virtually anything to the phone after it's rooted will be nice!

Thank you for the help,

- Joey
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] drifto319:
Will this work with a sony x10a?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] aspellclark:
Just tried this on my Entourage eDGe "Dual Book" and it worked. wow!!

brilliant, now I can enable adb and do on-device debugging,

thanks a million times.

andy.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] r33k:
Just wanted to let other MyTouch 3G (original) users that I followed the steps from a post on page four of this thread, using a T-Mobile MyTouch 3G (original) that was running Android 1.6. I was able to successfully root my phone and install the CM6 RC2 ROM on my phone. I followed the instructions exactly (and also used Titanium Backup after attaining root) and only ran into one problem. The problem was with the ClockworkMod Recovery version, so I simply flashed an older version (I did two versions previous to what it had originally flashed; you can do this at the bottom of the ROM Manager app). From there, it worked perfectly. Another thing to note is that I did not flash a new radio version.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] jrperiod:
sub for later
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] anetishin:
Root

Wrote the same thing. Does not work.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] flashy_32:
dear sousafrui,

is there a chance you can tell me how you processed to root your N1. I have been trying since the day before and i need real help.

Thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] existonz09:
welll i tried this but i am stuck at the reboot " Triangle ! " left it on for 20mins still no luck so i just press Vol UP+ Power button and rebooted back .. please share the non-automated way tks.. i tried the guidelines in Cyanogen wiki guide to flash the rom but i get error with the update.zip not verifying (i renamed the rc2 to update.zip as described in the guide for Nexus one)

and u need to click on the advance menu inorder to queue those 2 files.. i was trying to figure out why i dont have the queue option..
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ovisis:
works well, Thanks!
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] InnovatedMind:
everytime I try to download this from my phone I get an error saying "Download unsuccessful: No application can be found to open this file."
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pongalong:
Answer to some common questions

Titanium backup not working

Hit the "problems?" button in the app and install busybox

No "Add zip" option in Rom Manager

Enable advanced options in the preferences menu (not sure if this require rom manager premium or not)

Stuck at Android and exclamation mark screen

Hit power and volume up at the same time and select reboot.

Open up rom manager, scroll to the bottom and select "install alternate recovery"

then scroll up and reflash clockword mod. Repeat this one more time. Now try flashing again.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Duzii:
Hey

I got the same problem, seems like the custom recovery isnt flashed correctly and we end up in the original recovery, the one with the the android and the triangle with the exclamation point inside.

If you try to flash amon_ra using Rom manager and reboot into recovery, for me amon_ra works the first time I reboot the second time and all other times after that you will boot into original recovery instead.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] InnovatedMind:
Do you know how to fix the problem to when you download it and try to install it says "problem parsing..."