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[Desire HD Android Development] onesolo:
No one help me here?!?!

Do I have to first temproot before permroot, or do I just permroot in the first place??
[Desire HD Android Development] :
temproot, then permroot
[Desire HD Android Development] Evostance:
Read the guide

(Temproot first)
[Desire HD Android Development] funnyclub:
When using the latest version of Visionary+ I know I temp root first and then permroot but do i need to click on run visionary.sh after root and set system r/w after root? If so what is this doing?
[Desire HD Android Development] timsah:
Am I blind or the step by step guide is not there anymore?
[Desire HD Android Development] funnyclub:
Its in the multiupload link. Its a download.

It can be done using visonary now though.
[Desire HD Android Development] onesolo:
Thkx for the help...

Are you kidding me?!?!

Your post, the first post that is the Guide right?!?, doesn't mention any temproot before... or anything else...

it just point to a rar file and then to a thread that explain better permoroot etc...

At least you could tell more explicit the steps to permoroot the phone...
[Desire HD Android Development] Evostance:
Download the rar file, extract it and read the guide....
[Desire HD Android Development] berek9999:
No, are you kidding *me*?

Why don't you try actually downloading the guide as directed, and you'll find the instructions in it. That's sort of what the word "guide" means. Do you need help to get dressed in the morning as well? :rolleyes:
[Desire HD Android Development] Oo Alias oO:
lol :) (Text because message length needs to be longer)
[Desire HD Android Development] maxseemo:
Hey is this true?

So do I have full root?

I did that permaroot on visionary before I came across this guide.

Like me I think the majority of us "noobs" just want to get rid of the adds while playing angry birds hahaa!

Well the adds are still there for me... also running that gscript app, I never get prompted to give it superuser permission.

The text I get when I run wpx is:

"stderr: su: must be suid to work properly"

I just give up...
[Desire HD Android Development] funnyclub:
Did the permroot using visionary and then downloaded adfree and my adds were gone from angry birds but now there back anyone else have this issue?
[Desire HD Android Development] Evostance:
I would flash a stock RUU, download VISIONary from the link im my tutorial and then try again.

This is something to do with INITS loading on boot.
[Desire HD Android Development] maxseemo:
Damn that's too much of a headache.. all I want is adfree angry birds!

BTW.. I did the Visionary r13 and think I got permroot but I went and played angry birds and there were no adds until I reloaded a level!

Oh well... !
[Desire HD Android Development] ATZ-007:
I need to UNROOT as I need to send it off for repair

I understand I'd have to flash official / stock RUU

Can someone please tell me where I can download it from?

Also after flashing, I should receive OTA updates, right?
[Desire HD Android Development] DensetsuShun:
I followed this guide to the letter, got no permaroot, then I did something stupid and thought the su(version number).zip file, the one used to update su by SuperUser, was su, so I copied it to /system/bin. Now there's a file called su in /system/bin, it's 0 bytes big, and it does nothing. If I use the terminal emulator and type su(or in adb), it does absolutely nothing, and I no longer have root access.

Is there any way for me to mount the phone(not the SD card) on Linux? I want to use Linux to get rid of su. Or do I have to flash my phone with the RUU so I get it to its original state?
[Desire HD Android Development] SQ3.0dotJP:
what program am i supposed to be in when i do this? ther is no option for new from the home screen
[Desire HD Android Development] DensetsuShun:
You're supposed to be running gscript. Press menu, then "add script"
[Desire HD Android Development] SQ3.0dotJP:
doh, lol. thanks im dumb
[Desire HD Android Development] SQ3.0dotJP:
clockwork works, awesome!!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] ATZ-007:
Please someone answer my question

Many thanks,
[Desire HD Android Development] DensetsuShun:
Files are available here in this sticky thread. Don't ask me which one it is, the filenames are pretty confusing for me.

As for OTA's, I think if you flash a RUU you should get OTA's again.
[Desire HD Android Development] tiggyd:
I find this whole process really annoying. I followed it to the letter on my own DHD a few times, after an hour or so it finally worked. I'm doing the same on my brother's phone, but this time, after 45 minutes of following this darn guide over and over, I get no luck. Once I restart and delete Visionary, I lose the root.

Update: I'm not sure which it was but I uninstalled Lookout Mobile Security, and used the 'Attempt to permaroot now' option in Visionary+ and everything is now fine. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] totaluser:
I followed this guide with 1.32 FW and it worked great

very easy ti follow, very fast and it worked without a problem

any chance to update files so it will work with latest update?

thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] invisage:
Problems with following the process

Hi, I have a DHD that I am trying to do a backup of the ROM before I load a new ROM so if anything happens I can reload it and send it back. Before I can do a backup, I need Root access. I have downloaded and installed Visionary, but when I click on 'Temproot now', it seems to go through the process and then hangs??. If I leave it, it just sits on a black screen with nothing happening. I can get out by pressing the home key. If I click on Visionary again, nothing happens, and everything runs very slow. Restarting the phone fixes the problem, but the same thing happens again if I do a 'Temproot now'.

I did read somewhere else that I may have an update on my phone which could be stopping access to the files necessary to Root. Could this be my problem or am I missing something or doing something wrong?

I have Android 2.2.1

Kernel Version 2.6.32.21-g46445e7

Software # 1.84.707.2
[Desire HD Android Development] invisage:
Hi again, after looking further through the threads I think I have the answer - I do in fact need to down grade my version. Sorry for any inconvenience.
[Desire HD Android Development] FaRiS261:
Thanks a lot.
[Desire HD Android Development] ianyt77:
Does this latest method enable rooting of Desire HD running 2.37 OTA.... or am I still gonna be frustrated....
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] MarylandCookie:
Just to make it clear this is not my work, I have taken it/linked it from another post on XDA - here.

Original Post

Credits

z4ziggy

Sebastian Krahmer's rageagainstthecage

What this does

It is an app you install (currently you must side load it, but it will be on the market once it's had some testing here on XDA), that has a single button that will root your device. Should work on ALL Android devices -- please leave a note if it works or doesn't work on your device.

How safe is this?

Should be 100% safe - nothing on disk is changed besides the root binaries, so if something goes wrong, simply rebooting the device should fix up any and all issues. Let me know if you find any bugs!

Compatibility:

Compatible

Samsung Galaxy S (All variants)

Backflip

Sony Xperia X10

Sony Xperia Mini

Drod 2

Galaxy Tab

Galaxy I5700

Galaxy 3 I5800

Droid X

Samsung Acclaim

Cricket Huawei Ascend

Motorola Cliq

Huawei 8120

Hero

Optimus T

Droid 1 (z4root 1.2.1)

Garmin Asus A50

Motorola Defy

LG Ally

Incompatible

Desire (requires nand unlock)

Desire HD (requires nand unlock)

Magic (unknown)

Evo (requires nand unlock)

G2 (requires nand unlock)

Archos 70 (unknown)

LG Optimus One (unknown)

myTouch 3G (unknown)

Wildfire

Droid Incredible

Changelog

V1.0.0 : Initial Release

V1.1.0 : Will now open the application settings page if USB debugging is not enabled.

V1.2.0 : Unroot support, fix for devices with small max file size such as I5700, binaries in xbin rather than bin (Thanks to SEMPITERNAL for the update)

V1.2.1 : Back to /system/bin for support for some devices. Fix for QVGA devices.

V1.2.2 : Adverts added (can be permanently disabled with menu option). Hopefully fixed devices such as Moment.

V1.3.0 : Force unroot option, temporary root option.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Stockis:
Anyone tested this and can confirm working?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mazik87:
Work great x10i 2.1 :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] robbyf66:
I can confirm that this works 100% with 2.1.

it will reboot the phone and start up, completely normal.

I installed busybox from market afterwords flawlessly, great solution great app

I had troubles with Superoneclick (all version)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zm4:
You just saved me alot of time!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chaostimmy:
Yeah :-) thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] SXUsr:
Thanks.

It started the process and rebooted, but hadn't installed Busybox, so downloaded it from the Market and it confirms the phone is actually rooted. Good start but far from perfect.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] r.s.c:
Tested. Quick and painless.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sysin2008:
Oh,it is great for us to root X10....

THX a lot...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] airbusy:
I tried it and can't install busybox.It said your phone is rooted BusyBox was not found.because your device is not nand unlocked or we were unable to remount.Can anyone help?I used Superoneclick,also stuck at device or resourse busy!My device is SE X8!:(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] MarylandCookie:
No Probs.

Now it just needs to an option to toggle the "sh" from secure to unsecure :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] sharkonholiday:
on my x10i 2.1 doesn't work.....i try to open with astro file manager but with the app manager, it doesn't recognize the apk.....

what i can do?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Jasonong75:
run well on my x10, rooted in 1 attempt, busybox instal to confirm rooted, thn install superuser and titanium backup

also found a LCDDensity app in market and works prefect whn set to 200.....
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Dmaxon:
Now we just need something similar to apply shell root.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mikrokiwi:
Well, you can use the old X10Root app to apply shell root after this but it would be nice if it was included :-)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] amjadsar:
It is Working 100% with me.

many Thanks for every one for this job.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] revernchang:
Thanks for your share

It's seem very easy to root
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] AndyD777:
Works for me. :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] GTBlackIce:
The old X10Root app works for shell root? That's great. Has anyone else done this?

Now where did I save that app... :-P
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] lichti1901:
Try the OI Filemanager from the Market! I used it and he find it!

Thanks for the root!!!!! works fine!!!:)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] vadud3:
I have a x10i and I installed the z4root 1.3.0. It works perfect.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Root for new update?

Any news on whether we will get an updated version of Z4root to root the new firmware release by SE?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] JahmanSoldat:
Waiting for...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Tony_C:
zdzihi released a rooted rom, need to run both xrecovery and flash.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=885956

Had to run winrar, 7-zip did not work for me.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Yeah I saw that this morning. But, I would rather wait for the "conventional" root methods to work again. I am sure they will manage in the next few days :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Tony_C:
Once that was installed, ran z4root and it worked.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Oh OK. But, this is the X10i firmware. I'd wait for the X10a one to be available. I am very particular about that. I hope that Z4root will be updated to work with new updated stock SE ROM soon.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] NFSCRYSIS:
Hi all, when the program will work on the new Xperia X10? From Flasher does not want to fuss. Sorry for my English =)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] agd4life:
Ok got it loaded on my ATT x10a...ran permanant root...z4 finishes and restarts...to check tried installing busybox...busybox wont install says i have root but can not install because of nand lock or unable to remount.

tried using temporary root with same results

any ideas...
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
It worked perfectly fine for me. But, I was running world generic 2.1
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] squick:
I noticed that this works for LG Optimus T, will it work for Optimus S? I'm trying to help a friend.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Not sure. Give it a go and tell us how it goes :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] squick:
And what's gonna happen if it doesn't work? Will it just reject and do nothing?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] rub504:
this worked with ease!

i am usa owner of a x10a 2.1update1

baseband 2.0.46

kernel version 2.6.29

build number: 2.0.a.0.504

even installed busybox

thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Yes. If it does not work then that's all that happens. No harm no foul :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bern4d1:
just update to x10i version 2.1 update 1 and z4 doesn't work anymore.

when i ran z4, it closed after a few seconds and nothing happened. no superuser, not rooted. any solutions?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Yes. Go here.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Desperanto86:
root in updated firmware is not like z4root...some apps cant use it...we have no access to system files (4 example we cant change fonts without update.zip + xrecovery)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Duvel999:
I really hope there will be a update of Z4 Root for the latest X10 update, which I had by Seus:cool:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Flo95:
Me too. I want to update with SEUS, I don't want to lose my data..., but with this way it's not rootable so we need an update of this app.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chongbh:
Please come out a new version for our X10 new firmware, thanks.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
We are all hoping for that. I have no doubt that the devs will figure it out soon! I am a believer! :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] hemo1001:
Great work Z thanks too much

but for me i don't think i wanna lose my data by the pre-rooted version... but update so we can root the new update .
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] freeoscar84@hotmail.com:
Hi I'm in Generic Latam and SEUS says I got the latest software... Would Changing codesto World Generic help? And if so plz what codes are they? One last Q... Updating through SEUS will not wipe out all my data an apps?? Thanx
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
I am on X10a 2.1 world generic CDA 1234-4820 and still nothing here.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] freeoscar84@hotmail.com:
When will the new update roll out for X10a owners... And updating through SEUS means losing all data n apps??
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
No sure when the update for the X10a will roll out. You will loose all data IF you choose to do a clean update+factory reset. If you only opt for the upgrade option in SEUS then you won't lose anything.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ucman:
well guys I actually did tried the 1.3 version in here on my x10i and it worked.

(I might somehwere in here said that it didnt.) coz it did not work on the first go.

When i tried for the first time it got my phone halted n stuck on the message, 'wait till rooting operation finishes'. I pulled out my batteries and had a second go. So this time it didnt take more than a minute I guess.

I would like to mention that I was running the 2.1 android OS. So if someone did not succeeded for the first time, have another go and hopefully it will work.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chongbh:
What firmware is your Android 2.1? Is it .504 or .24 at the back?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ucman:
I dont exactly remember what android I was running before changing it to global firmware. But what I remember from flashbacks, while I was checking around once, is that it was .504 or .501 (I do remember it was .50# something). I dont even know it .501 even exists... lol

anyhow at the moment its global firmware and not yet rooted. I will try to use Z4root again and try to comment back.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] mohdameer:
:confused:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] bern4d1:
I've read all the post of that thread and it needs xrecovery to be installed in your phone before this latest update I guess. and that I have no xrecovery installed in my phone. so I think I need to just downgrade my phone to .504 version. :(

thanks anyway. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] amdkalban:
thank you for the temp root.

:)

keep up the good work
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ImS0Raw:
Doesn't work on my x10 since I recovered yesterday :S :( I enabled USB Debugging and still it says it isn't enabled.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chongbh:
I have problem sending lengthy sms so no choice but to upgrade to the official firmware from the Singapore Service Centre then finally, I have no problem sending lengthy sms.

Now waiting for the solution to have the rooting available via Z4Root.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Koen87:
While my 3g connection on my x10i gave me some problems, I decided to re-install the firmware. But I didn't know that there was an new update avaliable (.504), so now I've lost root. How to regain root? Only option is downgrading the firmware, root it and update it with xrecovery (in order to run the newest firmware (rooted)) ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Silverhero:
It doesn't work for me?

Mine just closes the program and then nothing happends..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Silverhero:
My program just closes when i run it? after 'aquring root shell' it shuts down..
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] hoss_n2:
it doesn't work on the latest 2.1 update
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
It does not work on the new firmware 2.0.2.A.0.24.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Jack-Sparrow:
do we have another one click root solution with new update?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] perfriberg:
Dear Batman_112,

you take us back to square one = You need rooted 2.1 rom with xRecovery working to install this firmware!, the reason we use Z4 is to get root access. If we can't root, we can't use it

I don't think you are the real Batman, infact, I think you are the Joker
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
If you are running 2.1 build 2.0.A.0.504 then you can use z4root to get root access easily. If you want to upgrade from 2.0.A.0.504 to 2.0.2.A.0.24 and get root access then you will need to do the following:

1. Build 2.0.A.0.504 rooted. (This can be easily done with z4root).

2. X-recovery and busy box installed from here.

3. Flash the pre-rooted 2.0.2.A.0.24 firmware using Bin4ry flash tool from here.

If you do all of the above successfully, you will now have the new version 2.0.2.A.0.24 rooted.

I hope this simplifies things for you :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] epinion:
I feel strange why there aren't any official news from SE about the change log. Even though the update exists but still no official announcement as before, which I feel quite fishy. ^_^ Or they update just to upgrade the security so we can't root anymore. I my self haven't upgrade yet and waiting for the new z4root or something similar not a pre root rom.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] get2easy:
Hello

How were you able root with this Build vers.??

Please, around antwort, with it goes not at all has already often tried, without occur
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] BigPoe:
it still doesnt work on my little x10 mini (os: android-of course ver.2.1), keep stuck on apply root screen
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] denthemen:
Hello

I can't root my X10i

I updated it, installed z4root 1.3.0 but it fails..

smalband 2.0.49

Kernel 2.6.29

Build 2.0.2.A.0.24

Can someone help me..

regards dennis
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
The new update can not be rooted. See post # 225 on this thread.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] denthemen:
Ok than well wait

thanx
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] djeniuss:
Its not working on my X10i ,

Firmware - 2.1 update

Baseband - 2.0.49

Kernel version - 2.6.29SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build number - 2.0.2.A.0.24

Please what can i do to make it work ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] jimbo77:
It has been stated so many times and in so many threads.... Any of the known methods works for that update.....

Sent from my X10i
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] boxsters2981:
didnt work for me

ive tried all of the versions and it did not work

my device is x10i updated to 2.1 with pc companion

if there is any other way please advice me
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] darkmax1974:
If you've read through most threads, you've noticed that your version of the 2.1 firmware, CANNOT be rooted. Well... at least at the moment anyway.

The best you can do is use the xrecovery method to flash a generic, but pre-rooted, version of 2.0.2.A.0.24 onto your device.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] melton.jason:
I have done the same thing and have the same question. My mesmerize will no longer comunicate with any google apps including the market. I am trying to figure out how to unroot the device and see if that fixes anything
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ag4751:
This is Sony Ericssion xperia x10 you would be better asking in the Samsung section link below

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=886
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] calvenyow:
nice, working fine on my x10
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chesterr:
Hey How to use that? the pre-rooted thing? cause bro I put the update file and tried to run the xrecovery and it didn't work for me, all the time the phone started so. now my phone is updated and even i tried to downgrade it, it didn't work as well.... so if it's possible would you tell me how to do that? thanks a lot.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chanfranco:
Clearly, you should download the flash tool from XDA and flash the previous ROM to X10 and install z4root to root your machine, after that, download busybox from market and install it. Run the busybox installer in X10. Next, download the xRecovery from XDA and also the zip file of the .24 + rooted + JIT rom from XDA into the SD card of X10. Run the xRecovery by using any file manager with apk installer. You will see the icon of xRecovery in the drawer, click it and install it, you will then see 3 ticks after installation is done. Restart your X10, while the white SONY ERICSSON logo, click "BACK" button few times then you will see the xRecovery menu, select "Install Customer Rom" and select "Install any zip from SD" and found your ".24 + rooted + JIT rom ", back to xRecovery Menu and select reboot. DONE
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chesterr:
Well I have already updated the phone and I dont know how to run the JIT rom or xRecovery cause I can't run the xRecovery at the start up cause my phone has the latest software. Base band 2.0.49 so. How am I supposed to get it rooted? Please help me with this or at the moment there's nothing can be done?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
Downgrade from here. Then root, install X-recovery and flash the latest pre-rooted firmware from here.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] hoss_n2:
won't be there aNY UPDATED VERSION TO GET IT TO WORK with the new firmware , i don't want to lose my warranty
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] chesterr:
Hey man thanks a lot for the help over here and by the way, it worked fine with the new rooted firmware, it has some minor disadvantages like no live wallpaper. either way I don't use the live wallpaper cause it slows down my phone.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] prashanth_sgs:
same issue

hi, have you found any solution? let me know if u did. Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] batman_112:
2.0.2.A.0.24 support yet?

Any word if 2.0.2.A.0.24 will get rooted by z4root again? Don't mean to be pushy just curious :)