Root Universal Eris Root for Dummies!

[becki023]

Have a big problem. Hoping you can help. Had eris flashed to cricket already and it worked with calls and text only. Took it to kid that got web/mms enabled. But phone did not work. Took it back to him, fixed the phone part. But he could not get mms working. And there I am today. Now, I have ran some things that say that it needs permissions. I ran your [SIZE=+3]Eris Root for Dummies! [/SIZE]and I get the same error when I run the gscript file. It won't install. I'm one more 'try this' away from ripping my white hairs out. Please HELP!!! grrrr

 

[tomcat025]

Does this method work with evil Eris 3.0? I've been wanting and trying to root to it on my Alltel HTC hero.

EDIT: I get a screen stating "ERROR: This script is only for the device: desirec Your phone is reported to be a : heroc" when I attempt script root_part1

 

[ticklemedaly]

Been almost a week with my phone rooted through this process. Other than having to try and customize everything all over, it has been an excellent experience! Finally have swype and wifi hotspot enabled! This phone is several times faster than before, and is a lot more fun! When its time to upgrade come next March, Ill have to be sure that I can easily root my new phone again.

RyRy

 

[scary alien]

Have a big problem. Hoping you can help. Had eris flashed to cricket already and it worked with calls and text only. Took it to kid that got web/mms enabled. But phone did not work. Took it back to him, fixed the phone part. But he could not get mms working. And there I am today. Now, I have ran some things that say that it needs permissions. I ran your [SIZE=+3]Eris Root for Dummies! [/SIZE]and I get the same error when I run the gscript file. It won't install. I'm one more 'try this' away from ripping my white hairs out. Please HELP!!! grrrr

becki023,

Sounds like you've had quite a time with this. We're going to need a little more information from you about exactly what problem it is your're having. Don't know anything about Cricket (another carrier, I presume). Post some more details and maybe someone will have a suggestion for you. Thanks.

 

[scary alien]

Does this method work with evil Eris 3.0? I've been wanting and trying to root to it on my Alltel HTC hero.

EDIT: I get a screen stating "ERROR: This script is only for the device: desirec Your phone is reported to be a : heroc" when I attempt script root_part1

tomcat025,

Yep...erisuser1 added that check to make sure you didn't try to install the Eris-specific version of Amon_RA's custom recovery partition on a non-Eris device.

Have you checked the Hero forums? All Things Root (Hero) - Android Forums

 

[tomcat025]

becki023,

Sounds like you've had quite a time with this. We're going to need a little more information from you about exactly what problem it is your're having. Don't know anything about Cricket (another carrier, I presume). Post some more details and maybe someone will have a suggestion for you. Thanks.

Details eh? Here goes:

I followed all the steps. Downloaded the appropriate files, installed ES file explorer as well as GScript. I went through and prepped each script as told in the sections prior to and including fig: 28. I got to fig:29 and got the message detailed in my last post.

 

[scary alien]

Details eh? Here goes:

I followed all the steps. Downloaded the appropriate files, installed ES file explorer as well as GScript. I went through and prepped each script as told in the sections prior to and including fig: 28. I got to fig:29 and got the message detailed in my last post.

tomcat025,

I already responded to your post (see this post: http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/127861-universal-eris-root-dummies-6.html#post1245364).

I think you got my reply to becki023 confused with yours...

 

[dansamy]

There's lots and lots of ROMs out there. Which one is best is subjective (I prefer Ivan's Eris Official 1.0). You'll have to read through the forum threads for various discussions about the ROMs that folks have tried. You can also read/research on the XDA forums where the devs hang-out and host their main threads about each ROM: Droid Eris Android Development - xda-developers

Happy ROM hunting!

Here's another for dummies question: Installing a new ROM...I would just do the latter part of this process from AFTER obtaining root, since I've already rooted the phone, right? And just download and install the .zip ROM of my choosing, correct? Is rooting kind of like formatting your hard drive?

 

[tomcat025]

tomcat025,

I already responded to your post (see this post: http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/127861-universal-eris-root-dummies-6.html#post1245364).

I think you got my reply to becki023 confused with yours...

Thanks for that. Yes, I am doing it right now. Although I still do not know what I want to put on the phone.

 

[scary alien]

Here's another for dummies question: Installing a new ROM...I would just do the latter part of this process from AFTER obtaining root, since I've already rooted the phone, right? And just download and install the .zip ROM of my choosing, correct? Is rooting kind of like formatting your hard drive?

Well, I wouldn't necessarily compare it to formatting a hard-drive .

Rooting is gaining root (super-user) access, so you can do things that VZW / HTC don't necessarily want you to do.

The Eris has been a very tough nut to crack, rooting-wise, since there was no "root-only" exploit discovered.

This thread/method uses utilizes an exploit that allows you to install a custom recovery partition by gaining full-access to the recovery partition (i.e., to write over the stock recovery with a custom one). This is what the first parts of this thread does.

This custom recovery is then used to flash a custom ROM, which has root / superuser access already baked-in to it. This is what the "Finishing Up" part of the instructions in the first post does.

There are some other scenarios, but it might muddy the waters at this point .

Does that help and/or make sense?

 

[lukesdiesel]

I'm finally rooted to Evil Eris 3.0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


You guys Rock



Luke

 

[Yahtaa]

So this will work on an HBOOT 1.49 system?

 

[scary alien]

So this will work on an HBOOT 1.49 system?

Yep, works for any HBOOT version.

 

[Yahtaa]

Sweet. I recently lost my Eris, and was worried that my replacement wouldn't be rootable if it came with 1.49. Don't know what I would do if I couldn't root.

 

[dansamy]

Well, I wouldn't necessarily compare it to formatting a hard-drive .

Rooting is gaining root (super-user) access, so you can do things that VZW / HTC don't necessarily want you to do.

The Eris has been a very tough nut to crack, rooting-wise, since there was no "root-only" exploit discovered.

This thread/method uses utilizes an exploit that allows you to install a custom recovery partition by gaining full-access to the recovery partition (i.e., to write over the stock recovery with a custom one). This is what the first parts of this thread does.

This custom recovery is then used to flash a custom ROM, which has root / superuser access already baked-in to it. This is what the "Finishing Up" part of the instructions in the first post does.

There are some other scenarios, but it might muddy the waters at this point .

Does that help and/or make sense?

So, basically, I would start again from step 1 if I decide to try a different ROM, right? So far, I like Evil Eris just fine. But of course, that might change.

 

[scary alien]

So, basically, I would start again from step 1 if I decide to try a different ROM, right? So far, I like Evil Eris just fine. But of course, that might change.

Well, you only do the first part (posts #1 through #3) once for setup/preparation and to install the custom recovery partition.

In this guide, if you are already rooted and you want to flash a new/custom ROM, you would start at the "Finishing Up" (post #4 http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/127861-universal-eris-root-dummies.html#post1186824) section where you make a Nandroid backup, do the requisite wipes, and install/flash your selected custom ROM.

Before you do this step, you would have selected and downloaded the (presumably new/different) custom ROM and placed it in the top-level of your /sdcard.

This is the lather-rinse-repeat part of rooting if you want. Make sense?

 

[kushdoctor]

I got my eris replaced this morning and i followed the tutorial above. I was Rooting from 2.1 stock. I completed the g script activities of running both part 1 and part 2 scrips. When i boot I see the Amon recovery window. I complete the nand backup, and the wipe but when i try to flash any rom my phone always hangs on the skateboard boot screen for up to 2 hours. I have had no luck with white widow, and suave smush. Any suggestions?

 

[noobie]

I have noticed that some ROMs have other files that need to be flashed after the ROM itself (i.e. White Widow or xtrROM). How do you do this? Do you basically flash the *.zip file over the ROM without wiping the phone? Sorry for the noob question. I need step-by-step instructions.

 

[jose259]

ok so i did this
what do i have to do to install a dif kind of rom??

 

[jbarcus81]

Can I do this with out installing a custom rom or is a custom rom necessary?

 

[cstone1991]

Rooted now from 2.1 OTA to Sense-able 3.1. It took probably 4 hours (moving VERY VERY slowly to make sure to get it right as this was my first root) and now I am all set up again. It truly is like a whole new phone! I will probably try EvilEris soon. Thanks to everyone involved in developing this process. Your work is greatly appreciated!!!

The only thing I have to add is that for my phone to get into the bootloader I had to start my phone holding the volume down button and power. I thought I saw that a few other people reported this. Maybe it has something to do with when your phone was manufactured? I have no evidence of this just an idea.

 

[mattchee]

Can I do this with out installing a custom rom or is a custom rom necessary?

I wanted to post partially to answer jbarcus81's question (because I spent most of my day wondering about that) and also to share my specific experience (all good!) with using this method.

First off thanks to EU1 and everyone here for all the fantastic info. I was a root noob, and this way WAY easy for me. It almost felt wrong that it was so dang easy.

Anyhow, like jbarcus, I didn't want to install a custom rom. Really all I wanted to do was be able to wifi tether. Luckily I read through all of the posts here and learned about the engtools.zip - so I didn't need to mess with a custom rom - really had no interest (yet!) - here's how it worked for me:

I pretty much followed the instructions step by step* until I got to the recovery portion.

Once in recovery, I did do the nand backup (probably not a bad idea).

But, I DID NOT wipe. Totally skipped that step. (I may have opened myself up to some jokes there... whatever)

Then I continued on to the flashing portion, but instead of flashing a custom rom, I just flashed ONLY the engtools.zip (note: once I actually downloaded it, it was called engtools3.zip, but worked just the same).

Rebooted, which didn't take any longer than normal - Rooted, with no custom ROM, just my same ol' eris, but with SU access.

I installed Wireless Tether and am using right now to make this post!

*The ONLY area where I ran into any problems was booting into recovery mode. All of the instructions say to hold Volume-Up and Power, but this did not work for me (and I noticed a lot of frustrated posts on here mentioning the same thing). So, I held Volume-Down and Power, and it worked like a charm. If the instructions ever get revised, you might want to make a note that it may be either Up or Down and if one doesn't work to try the other. Sounds like this was the case for a few people.

Other than that though, too easy. Big thanks to everyone who posted here and all of the developers for helpin' a noob like me enter the world of root. Also, I hope my post maybe helps some folks!

Now, off to see what other doors may have opened for me!

 

[Papadroid]

Once in recovery, I did do the nand backup (probably not a bad idea).

But, I DID NOT wipe. Totally skipped that step. (I may have opened myself up to some jokes there... whatever)

Then I continued on to the flashing portion, but instead of flashing a custom rom, I just flashed ONLY the engtools.zip (note: once I actually downloaded it, it was called engtools3.zip, but worked just the same).

Rebooted, which didn't take any longer than normal - Rooted, with no custom ROM, just my same ol' eris, but with SU access.

I installed Wireless Tether and am using right now to make this post!

Two things that I want to confirm from your post as you have done them correctly.

1. Doing a nandroid is always good practice before flashing anything.

2. When flashing engtools.zip you do NOT want to wipe. This allows you to achieve superuser access without losing any data.

 

[Papadroid]

I got my eris replaced this morning and i followed the tutorial above. I was Rooting from 2.1 stock. I completed the g script activities of running both part 1 and part 2 scrips. When i boot I see the Amon recovery window. I complete the nand backup, and the wipe but when i try to flash any rom my phone always hangs on the skateboard boot screen for up to 2 hours. I have had no luck with white widow, and suave smush. Any suggestions?

Try booting back into recovery and do another wipe/factory reset along with a wipe dalvik-cache, then reboot.

 

[dansamy]

Well, you only do the first part (posts #1 through #3) once for setup/preparation and to install the custom recovery partition.

In this guide, if you are already rooted and you want to flash a new/custom ROM, you would start at the "Finishing Up" (post #4 http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/127861-universal-eris-root-dummies.html#post1186824) section where you make a Nandroid backup, do the requisite wipes, and install/flash your selected custom ROM.

Before you do this step, you would have selected and downloaded the (presumably new/different) custom ROM and placed it in the top-level of your /sdcard.

This is the lather-rinse-repeat part of rooting if you want. Make sense?

Thanks! You answered my exact question! Perfectly clear now!