Root Z4root

[dave5777]

I missed out on Visionary before it was pulled from the market,
I stumbled across Z4root which lets you choose between temp & perm
root. I haven't tried permanent but temp works great. Removed all bloatware
with titanium backup recovery exploit.

 

[treat]

Has anyone done the perm root? I want to hear from other people if they have

 

[chrlswltrs]

I just got my 4G yesterday. I used this method: Universal Android Rooting Method (Visionary Method) | TheUnlockr and I have permanent root on my phone now

 

[khmergod]

I'm new to this and rooted my phone using z4root temporary only. I still do not know how to install kernals so I can use an overclock app. Can anyone help with this issue?

 

[chrlswltrs]

I'm new to this and rooted my phone using z4root temporary only. I still do not know how to install kernals so I can use an overclock app. Can anyone help with this issue?

Just responded to your pm, get permroot and s=off, then go from there.

 

[khmergod]

Just responded to your pm, get permroot and s=off, then go from there.

Don't know how to do s=off.

 

[chrlswltrs]

Don't know how to do s=off.

It's easy, I'm at dinner with the wife right now, ill post a link with some easy instructions when I get back home

 

[khmergod]

It's easy, I'm at dinner with the wife right now, ill post a link with some easy instructions when I get back home

I appreciate your help. I'm halfway there. Perm rooted, now I just need steps 2 and 3 which are hboot s=off whatever that means, and then find and install iced glacier.

 

[chrlswltrs]

I appreciate your help. I'm halfway there. Perm rooted, now I just need steps 2 and 3 which are hboot s=off whatever that means, and then find and install iced glacier.

Guide to permaroot, s=off AND s=on!!!!! - xda-developers

If you are already permrooted just download the root.rar file and skip to step 3

I used terminal (Android Terminal Emulator - Android app on AppBrain if you don't already have it you should if you plan on using ROMs and modding your phone you will need it t some point anyways)

That is the only step you need to do if you are permrooted already.

I will be flashing the same ROM, probably tonight.

 

[khmergod]

Guide to permaroot, s=off AND s=on!!!!! - xda-developers

If you are already permrooted just download the root.rar file and skip to step 3

I used terminal (Android Terminal Emulator - Android app on AppBrain if you don't already have it you should if you plan on using ROMs and modding your phone you will need it t some point anyways)

That is the only step you need to do if you are permrooted already.

I will be flashing the same ROM, probably tonight.

If I'm permrooted using visionary do I still need to download root.rar? I'm also not sure of which step is 3 lol. Lots of 3's in that post.

 

[chrlswltrs]

If I'm permrooted using visionary do I still need to download root.rar? I'm also not sure of which step is 3 lol. Lots of 3's in that post.

Yes, you still need the root.rar file, and unzip it to /sdcard. This is the step 3 you need, just choose your method. I prefer Terminal, but it's your choice:


Terminal Emulator Method
3a. Start terminal emulator up on your device.(I prefer this method b/c you can see the output.)

a. type "su" + enter to gain root privileges.

b. Type "cd /sdcard/root" + enter.

c. Type "sh root.sh" + enter.

d. Follow the on screen prompts.


File Explorer Method
3b. Start up root explorer, sufbs, or some other type of file browser with root privileges.

a. Navigate to /sdcard/root on your device.

b. Click on root.sh and allow it to run. Some file browsers ask you if you want to or not.

c. Now wait about 18 to 20 seconds and restart your device into the bootloader to check if S=off is displayed.

4. Start the device back up.

 

[khmergod]

Ok did exactly and it was working. Told me to load bootloader...lol how?

 

[chrlswltrs]

c. Now wait about 18 to 20 seconds and restart your device into the bootloader to check if S=off is displayed.

Ok did exactly and it was working. Told me to load bootloader...lol how?

You talking about that step? To load into bootloader turn off your phone, then hold the volume down and power button to turn it on and it will start into the bootloader menu

 

[khmergod]

You talking about that step? To load into bootloader turn off your phone, then hold the volume down and power button to turn it on and it will start into the bootloader menu

Ok next step is to get rom/kernel? And to install. I appreciate all your help, you actually simplifed it for me! Where and how?

 

[chrlswltrs]

Ok next step is to get rom/kernel? And to install. I appreciate all your help, you actually simplifed it for me! Where and how?

I went with Iced Glacier, non themed. I really like the look of it and it is super fast (comes with overclocked kernal) and it is working great.

Easy install, noob guide:

1. Use Google Goggles or Barcode scanner to scan QR code in thread for v1.11 either themed or non themed. It will download straight to your SDcard
2. Open ROM manager - Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, then select Install ROM from SD Card. Navigate to "download/" then choose the ROM you just downloaded. Check both "Backup ROM" and "Wipe data and cache" -> Hit ok and let it run

That's it!

 

[khmergod]

I went with Iced Glacier, non themed. I really like the look of it and it is super fast (comes with overclocked kernal) and it is working great.

Easy install, noob guide:

1. Use Google Goggles or Barcode scanner to scan QR code in thread for v1.11 either themed or non themed. It will download straight to your SDcard
2. Open ROM manager - Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, then select Install ROM from SD Card. Navigate to "download/" then choose the ROM you just downloaded. Check both "Backup ROM" and "Wipe data and cache" -> Hit ok and let it run

That's it!

Downloading to PC as we speak then putting it in my download folder. The barcode download kept failing. So close to finishing! lol! I owe you!

 

[khmergod]

Ok i went into rom manage and did as you asked. I'm at the bootloader that says clockwork mod recovery v2.5.1.2, now what? There's about 7 options to choose from
-reboot system now
-apply sdcard:update.zip
-wipe data /factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-install zip from sdcard
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced

 

[chrlswltrs]

Ok i went into rom manage and did as you asked. I'm at the bootloader that says clockwork mod recovery v2.5.1.2, now what? There's about 7 options to choose from
-reboot system now
-apply sdcard:update.zip
-wipe data /factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-install zip from sdcard
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced

Mine did it all automatically, but to do it manually step by step:
1. wipe data/ factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. install zip from sd -> choose zip -> navigate to the folder you put the ROM in and select it

Should run through everything and be good to go from there.

 

[khmergod]

Mine did it all automatically, but to do it manually step by step:
1. wipe data/ factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. install zip from sd -> choose zip -> navigate to the folder you put the ROM in and select it

Should run through everything and be good to go from there.

Ok I went ahead and retried it in rom manager and it actually started working. THANKS!

 

[chrlswltrs]

Ok I went ahead and retried it in rom manager and it actually started working. THANKS!

No problem, glad I could help!

 

[dave5777]

No problem, glad I could help!

Thanks Charlie, I love Iced Glacier. I also had to run clockwork a second time
for it to run automatically.

 

[Blueback]

Has anyone done the perm root? I want to hear from other people if they have

Perm root isnt really perm, it just doesnt reset when you reboot your phone. You can go back into Z4Root and anytime and "unroot" your phone.

 

[dgarcia1688]

i need some help...im in terminal emulator, i type in su and it says superuser allowed.
i then type in cd /sdcard/root and the press enter and it says "cd: can't cd to /sdcard/root

someone help me please. i used the visionary and have the perm unlock

 

[dgarcia1688]

never mind i still had my phone connected to my pc so that was causing the error. it is not s=off. awesome thread

 

[RavenWulf]

never mind i still had my phone connected to my pc so that was causing the error. it is not s=off. awesome thread

if you're gonna be flashing custom ROMs or overclock kernels then you want S=OFF not S=ON. on xda-developers one of the guys over there has instructions on "the ultimate" S=OFF, it not only lets you flash ROMs and such but it also unlocks your phone for use on other carriers without having to contact TMO to get unlock code

TRUE PermaRoot and the ULTIMATE S=Off!!! Check this out even if you're rooted!!! - xda-developers