For GingerBread users / Rooting of Android 2.3.4 GingerBread

Netas3k · July 16th, 2011, 06:27 AM

Hey guys.

I thought i post this because when i upgraded to gingerbread i didn't knew how to root it and SOC (SuperOneClick) didn't work for me.

So who upgraded to gingerbread and wants to root it follow these instructions :

1. Download a file called upd_1.zip from here .

2. Put this file to your main(root) directory of your SD card.

3. Turn off your phone and boot in recovery mode by holding Home button + Power button untill it shows you the recovery mode menu.

4. There you can't use the touch screen. So you have to use the Volume up/down keys to move up and down and home key to select. Select "Apply update from sdcard" and select your file that you downloaded upd_1.zip.

5. Wait for it to install (It took about a second for me to install it ). And then select "reboot your device" from the menu.

And there you go your device is rooted and you can see the superuser icon on the menu .

This worked perfectly for me. Hope this helps you gingerbread users.

Bas232 · July 27th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks a lot man, works like a charm

spacebar2011 · July 28th, 2011, 09:14 PM

.. removed ..

roofrider · July 29th, 2011, 06:04 AM

hey netas...
in this method wat do u mean by placing the zip in the main directory? means to just paste it to the sd card n not into any folder rite?
and there is a certain gingerbreak for rooting gb..how do these 2 methods wary? which do i choose, thou i think i'll root it via this method mentioned here.

Netas3k · July 29th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Yes you are right about the directory. I didn't try gingerbreak. I recommend this method. Btw - did you flash the CWM ? and go for Andro - ID or CM7 you will have a custom rom and root already

it will save you time

roofrider · July 29th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netas3k

Yes you are right about the directory. I didn't try gingerbreak. I recommend this method. Btw - did you flash the CWM ? and go for Andro - ID or CM7 you will have a custom rom and root already

it will save you time

thanx

no not yet...yea i know it's prerooted...but thinking,whether shud i root n experience gb n then go to andro id n cm7

Netas3k · August 3rd, 2011, 05:57 AM

Btw - If anyone has questions, problems about rooting fell free to post them here

deezx4 · August 3rd, 2011, 08:17 AM

I'm trying to root my EVO running Gingerbread... I'm having a hard time! Any ideas

Netas3k · August 3rd, 2011, 09:18 AM

Yeah... I think this works only works for GT - S5570. That's why i posted this thread in the specific device forums

BTW - Post your full device name and i will find you a rooting tutorial for your device

RoopeshPunyani · August 4th, 2011, 02:50 AM

Thanks Netas
that wise of you, it's gonna serve better

sangalaviral · August 19th, 2011, 09:12 PM

It does not work anymore.
It shows some error while flashing and it says aborted. I am using gingerbread.xxkpj 2.3.4

csensitive · August 25th, 2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sangalaviral

It does not work anymore.
It shows some error while flashing and it says aborted. I am using gingerbread.xxkpj 2.3.4

Works fine with Gingerbread 2.3.4 xxxkpk

chrisalle · September 5th, 2011, 01:56 AM

I used this to root my s5570 and it seemed to work great, but I can't change anything in the root folders. Superuser is fine and I can install apps but I can't uninstall the bloatware. I don't have Marketplace because of an Asian build and I'd rather not go through all the trouble of flashing a new ROM. Anyone have any ideas?

dhruvbatra205 · September 9th, 2011, 05:16 AM

works perfect!
can we remove the zip files after updating?

Netas3k · September 9th, 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhruvbatra205

works perfect!
can we remove the zip files after updating?

Yes you can

Netas3k · September 9th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisalle

I used this to root my s5570 and it seemed to work great, but I can't change anything in the root folders. Superuser is fine and I can install apps but I can't uninstall the bloatware. I don't have Marketplace because of an Asian build and I'd rather not go through all the trouble of flashing a new ROM. Anyone have any ideas?

I have ideas. Well you can't change anything in the system(root) folders with a simple file explorer. Use root explorer or ES File Explorer it has that kind of option

To uninstall bloatware you can install Gemini App Manager and with it uninstall anything you want

mpmman · September 13th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Thanks for this..

kabonkel · September 14th, 2011, 03:24 PM

Worked fine for me.

Galaxy mini Gingerbread 2.33

Gage_ab · September 17th, 2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netas3k

Yeah... I think this works only works for GT - S5570. That's why i posted this thread in the specific device forums

BTW - Post your full device name and i will find you a rooting tutorial for your device

How about a Galaxy 4G t959P running 2.3.4? I haven't found any way to root this yet.....

yagya · September 18th, 2011, 02:06 AM

google 'root your phone model 2.3' for more info ...
I think it also can be rooted with Andeoid Universal Root application ...

ckashy · October 1st, 2011, 09:05 PM

Hi, I am using Motorola Fire XT311 with 2.3.4.. when I tried to root with this zip file if says signature verification fails.. can you help me with this pls..

Thanks

apisfires · October 2nd, 2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckashy

Hi, I am using Motorola Fire XT311 with 2.3.4.. when I tried to root with this zip file if says signature verification fails.. can you help me with this pls..

Thanks

lads, please read carefully, this not ypur phone thread, so its not suitable with ou phone.. ok?

digi23 · October 8th, 2011, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netas3k

Yes you can

How can we revert it back ?

yagya · October 8th, 2011, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digi23

How can we revert it back ?

Flash the original gingerbread firmware from samfirmware.com using Odin....

digi23 · October 8th, 2011, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yagya

Flash the original gingerbread firmware from samfirmware.com using Odin....

Ah,thank you

Edit: Rooted

fafu · October 12th, 2011, 01:32 PM

i have flashed cwm recovery.....now i can't root using this method....pls help

Netas3k · October 12th, 2011, 01:58 PM

Mount /system first then flash. It should work then...

fafu · October 13th, 2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netas3k

Mount /system first then flash. It should work then...

Says error in mounting /system....
When I try update from zip...it says error in /sdcard/upd_1.zip
I have gb asian version...2.3.4...is that a problem....

yagya · October 13th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fafu

Says error in mounting /system....
When I try update from zip...it says error in /sdcard/upd_1.zip
I have gb asian version...2.3.4...is that a problem....

Try with Super One Click latest version,

I have heard it can root gingerbread samrtphones too using gingerbreak

.... BUt, I haven't tested it. You can try for sure but as always Do it at your own risk.

4u2c · October 17th, 2011, 01:56 AM

thks,i juz upgrade to gingerbread 2.3.4

klode74 · October 26th, 2011, 07:33 AM

Thanks for this, I'm about to root for the 1st time and need some info:

I am using a galaxy S (from Korea) on a gingerbread.vg26 (firmware 2.3.4)

Can I mess up my phone is this is not the right file?

a colleague of mine had to go back to the costumer service because of something like that...

thanks a lot

dhruvbatra205 · October 26th, 2011, 11:46 AM

you need to do the right thing with the right files.
check out rooting of galaxy s...a particular post on galaxy s

nexuswolf · November 18th, 2011, 08:34 AM

Hello,Plz Help Me...Its An Emergency

I am Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy Mini/Pop...
I did everything as above but when i try it Displays "Installation Aborted"
Plz Plz Help Me!!!!

yagya · November 18th, 2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexuswolf

Hello,Plz Help Me...Its An Emergency

I am Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy Mini/Pop...
I did everything as above but when i try it Displays "Installation Aborted"
Plz Plz Help Me!!!!

You can't root GB 2.3.5 with this method... Search for 2.3.5 specific method/thread...

manu2012 · November 26th, 2011, 11:04 AM

I can't get into recovery mode. I have LG Optimus Q (LG-L55C)

Please help!

loveken · December 17th, 2011, 05:58 AM

hey guys, if incase i want to restore to the originals, i mean return back to unrooted user...is there any apps i need to download for it....
thanks
i am using Gmini with GB2.3.4 os

yagya · December 17th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveken

hey guys, if incase i want to restore to the originals, i mean return back to unrooted user...is there any apps i need to download for it....
thanks
i am using Gmini with GB2.3.4 os

you can flash the original firmware to remove root (unroot),

oldmeadows · January 6th, 2012, 01:56 PM

thanks a lot!!!

Yankeefan2 · January 8th, 2012, 06:31 PM

I could not find the "apply update from SD card"
I put the files in the directory

Yankeefan2 · January 8th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yankeefan2

I could not find the "apply update from SD card"
I put the files in the directory

^Previous reply

I have Droid Incredible with 2.3.4 and I have never rooted. I only have the phone for one more month so I want to learn this process. I have tried so many things and I feel absolutely ******ed

spunkyksv · January 9th, 2012, 02:40 AM

hi dude i have rooted my samsung galaxy mini with the help of
ur instructions, i need to know how to unroot.

spunkyksv · January 9th, 2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netas3k

Hey guys.

I thought i post this because when i upgraded to gingerbread i didn't knew how to root it and SOC (SuperOneClick) didn't work for me.

So who upgraded to gingerbread and wants to root it follow these instructions :

1. Download a file called upd_1.zip from here .

2. Put this file to your main(root) directory of your SD card.

3. Turn off your phone and boot in recovery mode by holding Home button + Power button untill it shows you the recovery mode menu.

4. There you can't use the touch screen. So you have to use the Volume up/down keys to move up and down and home key to select. Select "Apply update from sdcard" and select your file that you downloaded upd_1.zip.

5. Wait for it to install (It took about a second for me to install it ). And then select "reboot your device" from the menu.

And there you go your device is rooted and you can see the superuser icon on the menu .

This worked perfectly for me. Hope this helps you gingerbread users.

hi dude
thank u for rooting instructions, i have rooted my samsung galaxy mini.
i also wanna know how to unroot????

yagya · January 10th, 2012, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yankeefan2

I could not find the "apply update from SD card"
I put the files in the directory

It's not apply update from SD, the option is :

Install Zip From SD .

Why don't you try more simpler and clear instructions? Just follow the link on my signature below and you will get an opportunity to know a lot more, far more than just rooting.

jdwis · January 18th, 2012, 05:14 PM

Thanks for nice info, just rooted my mini...
Ginderbread 2.3.4

Colbyy · January 24th, 2012, 04:54 PM

New to this but been trying to root my HTC Merge from Us Cellular with 2.3.4. Haven't had much luck. I just want to make it faster.

yagya · January 25th, 2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colbyy

New to this but been trying to root my HTC Merge from Us Cellular with 2.3.4. Haven't had much luck. I just want to make it faster.

I am sure you would get much help if you visit HTC Merger thread/forum. We are galaxy mini users and unlikely to know about HTC devices.

Colbyy · January 27th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yagya

I am sure you would get much help if you visit HTC Merger thread/forum. We are galaxy mini users and unlikely to know about HTC devices.

Yeah sorry I just say the Gingerbread 2.3.4 part haha. But I made my own thread about it in the HTC section.
Here

yagya · January 27th, 2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spunkyksv

hi dude
thank u for rooting instructions, i have rooted my samsung galaxy mini.
i also wanna know how to unroot????

To unroot your Samsung Galaxy pop/mini gt-s5570 simply search for the unrooting article at Handy Informations

spunkyksv · January 30th, 2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yagya

To unroot your Samsung Galaxy pop/mini gt-s5570 simply search for the unrooting article at Handy Informations

thank u folk, u did a good job.
keep updating

cooperbeaman · February 2nd, 2012, 02:45 PM

my device is a vimcro mid tablet called: Flytouch6 SuperPad VI Vimicro VC882 cortex-A8 1 it has android 2.3.4

get back to me as soon as possible if you can.