noonehereyet

Since I have yet to receive my Cliq.... if anyone else has and confirm that the 1 click root exploit works because it's still running 1.5 and can confirm it please let me know...

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JoeCoolTM

The Sprint HTC hero has been rooted,and all other root methods,like the CLIQ have failed. but this should work on the CLIQ/DROID....
Finally there may be root access for the CLIQ! Here is a quick How To for everyone.
Thanks Geoff!
Thanks XDA-Developers (as always!)!
Thanks JManley69 for brining the procedure from Sprint Community!
Thanks Sprint Community!
I. Before You Begin
You need to be able to access the phone via ADB.
Follow this procedure to get ADB setup on your CLIQ
How To Setup ADB/
Install USB Drivers
II. Root the CLIQ
1. Download the following file and then unzip it.
AsRoot2
2. Take the unzipped file and save it into the Tools folder of your AndroidSDK.
3. Plug your phone in via USB and do NOT mount the SD card.
4. Open the Command Prompt and type the following (hitting enter at the end of every line):
cd\
cd AndroidSDK\Tools\
adb devices
And make sure your phones’s serial number pops up (if not redo section I).
5. Then type:
adb push asroot2 /data/local/
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/asroot2
adb shell
/data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh
6. Then type:
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /system/bin
cat sh > su
chmod 4775 su
All Done! You SHOULD now have root access! Try to download a root program from the Market and see if it works
I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS as I do not have my CLIQ with me but it worked on my friends Sprint Hero....




i saw that on the tmobile forums and wanted to know if this is true?
idk what or how to root is
and def dont wanna mess up my phone already but for you android guru's out there itd be appreciated to lemme know

tep065

trying it out, had to install moto drivers from here (i'm x64 win 7)

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bda09ec8009a0210VgnVCM10000088 06b00aRCRD


I get:

[1] Killed /Data/local/asroot2 /system/bin/sh

and when I do the "mount -o remount, rw..." i get

mount: Operation not permitted

Last edited by tep065; 11-08-2009 at 11:32 AM.

JoeCoolTM

before or after you installed the drivers?

and yeah im really new to droid and everything
what is rooting?
and is it easy for a beginner or is it better to leave to developers?

drewbdope

I hope this works. I want to root because I undderstand the fundamentals, but what are the raw advantages of rooting. Somoene send me a sign

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JoeCoolTM

hey drewbdope
when you disengaged your blur was there a big performance boost? like noticeable or just a little faster and not as laggy? or none at all
just curious
thanks!

drewbdope

Well, I have it so that I'm using the blur service itself to back up my contacts, etc. But I signed off of the accounts and trashed the widgets and it freed up almost 10MB. It makes the phone run faster through screens and yeah not as laggy. And the boost? The boost comes in battery life! Without those widgets constantly pulling info my battery lasts much longer. One day I will run it to the ground and time it so I can give you a number.

tep065

It was after i installed the drivers..adb would not see the phone until i did

NiNi

has this actually been tested on more then 1 device? do we have other opinions on those who have done this?

snuffop

I get the same result .. on OSX Snow Leopard

No Joy.

Last edited by snuffop; 11-12-2009 at 10:33 AM.

skuggi

This exploit type is patched in the CLIQ's kernel, not gonna work. Still trying to find another work around but so far everything has come up empty. There is a way, somewhere, we just have to stumble upon it. Also MOTO is pretty big on not giving us any bones so it's just going to take some time, no security is perfect.

The only TIP I would give, is don't accept any updates. Everyone is trying to bust it open from where it's at now.

wesgarner

What I don't get it is Motorola provided the source for the Cliq on their open development site but no information on what to do after that!
Someone mentioned seeing some signing keys in the source code - anyone else checked that out?

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/frs/do/viewSummary/projects.cliqdext/frs

Jr33

This is pretty good stuff. Now we just need some dev to jump all over this! Tempted to buy Cyanogen a Cliq lol

tep065

no doubt . There is someone in XDA that said they are making a custom ROM for cliq from the source...but would still need root to apply it So..once root is found we'll have at least one option

Jr33

that's good to hear somebody is gonna do something for the cliq. if the signature is in the source code, then whoever is developing could just create a custom rom that already has root and sign with the moto sig and we would be golden!

phungked

Hi, i've hit up numerous unlocking companies (one of which i frequent before)

they said t-mobile/other servers are down and unable to unlock my phone for 2-3 weeks.. anybody know whats going on? I just bought this phone today (sold my unlocked g1, got this, now i have no working phone on my att sim, fml)

does anyone know a loophole around this? Anyone else can unlock? Can motorola themselves unlock? Just looking for answers, thank you! And oh yeah, this is my first post.. hehe ^_^ android forever!

Jr33

the service provider is the one you have to depend on for the unlock code.

phungked

hm? what are you talking about?

i have bought many unlocked codes before.

Overview:
Had unlocked g1
I am on AT&T
Sold g1, bought tmobile cliq.
went home to buy cliq code
one seller says t-mobile database "down"
other says it takes two weeks (normally 30 minutes)

does anyone know what's the deal?

Jr33

obviously my simple statement was difficult for you to understand. the cell phone provider is who supplies the codes to whatever company you may have purchased them from. if t-mobile's database is down and multiple unlocking companies are telling you this, then you already know the answer. you have to wait!

bhang

Call cust serv(assuming u have tmobile) and requst the code they will contact moto and get your code for you only the manu. has the unlock code, but anyway they will email you the key, if they ask you are planning to travel and want. To use your phone. Free


Don't pay to unlock phones, its almost always doable for free.


Bhang

phungked

Haha, i dont have tmo but my friend requested it for me.. now i just gotta wait.. 24-48 hours and UP TO A WEEK!!! gah :'(

btw, anyone know where i utilize the confirmation # they give me?

mardenator

well if you find a way to root a cliq, can u email me pls? alabamawhizkid@gmail.com

mardenator

email me with the info if it happens pls!! alabamawhizkid@gmail.com..
thx!!

matador

which companies have you contacted it?
and i guess which ones have worked for you before?

i want to unlock mine also for travel, but i dont want to deal with customer service. heard usually you gotta wait the 30 day period before they give you the code.

matador

has any one unlocked their cliq successfully?

phungked

alot of companies are legit. i ended up asking my friend who has tmo to get me the unlock code and the system actually wasn't down--i got it in two days.

I read it up and actually the waiting period etc etc (motorola database where they send requests for unlock codes) is backed up or some sort.. 2 weeks period for resellers..

ebay, etc.. or search.. price around because the cost varies from company to company and phone to phone.

phungked

i unlocked mines.

lwhmellow

https://opensource.motorola.com/sf/discussion/do/listPosts/projects.cliqdext/discussion.general_comments.topc1983
someone just posted a thread there,claiming that he might find the keys to sign an update,would that be another way of jailbreak...

matador

where and how did you get it unlocked?
i want to get mine unlocked soon

matador

i see. i might check a website then.

i called tmo, and they said you gotta be in contract for at least 90 days. the cliq hasn't even been out for that long.

phungked

lol yeah but usually people upgrade to it and yeah.

just go through some website. dont wait too long though, sometimes it takes up to a week to get the code so do it early!

DWolford32

would it be possible for you to send me the code you got? I've been waiting for almost a week on t-mobile and i haven't received anything. i just want to try the unlock code you got if its possible.

DWolford32

i have been waiting since last tuesday for the code and it still hasnt come. t-mobile and motorola are both giving me the run around. if anyone has unlocked it can you post the subsidy code you got here so we can try it?

phungked

1) the code i got is device-specific to my phone. It's a # generated from MY imei. You inputting it into yours will not work.

2) No, i will not send you my code. I'd be an asshole if i did. 3 unsuccessful tries to unlock your phone and it will be LOCKED TO TMOBILE FOREVER

DWolford32

alright. how did you get your code and how long did it take? my girlfriend called t-mobile and requested it last tuesday night and ever since i have called both t-mobile and motorola and both have been telling me the other has it and its really frustrating

keebs29

ok...so i'm new to this whole "unlocking" thing. WHY do we WANT to unlock our Cliq's? What's the benefit? and if I WANT my code, i just call up t-mobile for it and they will SEND it to me OR give it to me over the phone? Also, Can't we just e-mail motorola for the code as well?? Help!!! PLEASE educate me on this.

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bikedogrun

Two main reasons to unlock:

1. You are traveling overseas and want to use a local (much cheaper) sim card for calls

2. You are getting ready to sell your phone, unlocking allows it to be used on any GSM carrier worldwide... thus enhancing the value (and price) of your phone.

I also agree with you, when I've needed an unlock in years past, TMO has always been pretty good (and quick) about it. I do have to say though that when I was selling my previous MT3G, TMO took 5 days with nothing so I called in. They claimed it had been sent via email (never arrived though) so they did give it to me right then during the call, no sweat!

/BD

navalynt

It's not that the "servers are down" it's that T-Mobile removed the unlock codes for the CLIQ from the Motorola databases most unlockers use for "instant" unlocking.

I had success with GSMLiberty.com, but you have to pay $24.99 for the T-Mobile unlock on their site (not the Morotola unlock). On my wife's CLIQ we had a code back in three hours after ordering. This was last week after a half dozen other unlocking sites and eBay unlockers all told me 1 to 2 weeks.

I submitted an order with GSMLiberty.com for a code for my CLIQ which arrived Friday but have not heard a response back yet. Most likely it's because not only is it the weekend but a holiday weekend.

bikedogrun

You don't want to do that. Each unlock code is unique by the IMEI of every individual phone. Smarten up - all you'll end up doing is permanently locking your phone for good.

What's the rush anyway? Going overseas soon, selling your phone... what???

/BD

Last edited by bikedogrun; 11-29-2009 at 12:48 AM.

vincentfkc

ok, i recently bought one cliq from ebay

the seller told me it was unlock (i am living at Canada)

after i received the phone, it's locked...

so what should i do now?

do i need to pay 30 bucks to other ebay sellers to unlock.

thanx

phungked

I would report it to ebay and prove to them that it is indeed LOCKED. You'll either get full refund or a partial refund so you can unlock your phone without EXTRA expenses. Don't be a fool and let things like that go.

vincentfkc

- - i want the phone

Last edited by vincentfkc; 11-29-2009 at 10:37 PM.

shotmillions

We have just started a new site to help people come together in one place so we can hack THE CLIQ AND ROOT IT!

Cliq Development

Check forums there please and help if u can!

shotmillions

For any ideas or information regarding rooting the cliq/dext refer to www.cliq-development.com, ask your questions on our forum and we will be sure to help you.

We are actively working on a root solution.

DWolford32

the rush is that i've been without a phone for almost 2 weeks now because the unlocking system t-mobile has that should work in 24 hours hasn't worked at all for me. What makes it such a big deal to you anyway what my need for it is? and dont act like an expert dude, you have 7 posts chill out.

On another note, Navalynt, you said you unlocked your phone from GSMliberty? what exactly did you request from them and how well did it work? I asking because I don't want to drop $25 on a service that won't work. If anyone else had success unlocking their phone can you please tell me what you did? because I have twice requested an unlock code from T-mobile and all I have got from them and Motorola is a he said she said run around and its really frustrating.

bikedogrun

Ah... you want to use the Cliq on a different carrier than TMO? That makes total sense, no reason not to share that information.

It also may explain why TMO has not provided the unlock code if you are not a current customer...

/BD

Gulpreet

If you get an unlock code from ebay it will still work. I got mine off it and my phone was successfully unlocked. I can make calls and everything but theres just the little data thing that I can't get to work, but other than that it's successful unlocked.

ps. I got mine unlocked like last week so I don't think there's any servers down.

Last edited by Gulpreet; 11-30-2009 at 07:04 PM.

DWolford32

my girlfriend who has a t-mobile account is the one requesting the code, so they are supposed to supply it. they are just dragging their feet so i am trying to find another way even if it isnt free.

and gulpreet, how long did it take you to get the code and from who exactly did you buy from? i dont want to buy it and then end up waiting even longer. and i dont have a data plan so the data not working for me is actually a plus.

Gulpreet

http://cgi.ebay.ca/T-MOBILE-UNLOCK-CODE-FOR-MOTOROLA-CLIQ-MB200-MOTOBLUR_W0QQitemZ260509653183QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca795d8bf

Took about a day and a half. Ask the seller first if he will be kind enough to email it to you, else they mail you it through usps or something. I asked him that and he didn't mind. And the data not working is just because I think the 3G signals that tmobile has are different from the ones that other companies use. I'm still trying to get my data to work, trying different APN's. Anyways if you have any other questions feel free to pm me.

Last edited by Gulpreet; 11-30-2009 at 10:03 PM.

phungked

you just need to change out the port and crap ..mines didnt work w/ some settings here since im in hawaii....just depends where you are..tweak w/ it.. change the settings and reset your phone