Root Rooted my Commando

[bgardner15]

There is also an unroot option in Super One Click. I usually just rename the bloat all the file extensions are .apk just change the ones you don't want to .bak then change them back if you ever need to send it in.

I would like to root with super one but I am using a macbook pro. Is there a app that would work on mac?

 

[DFD01]

I'm considering purchasing a Commando but will only do so if I can easily get rid of the crapware and install a tethering app. Is this (rooting I presume?) easily and safely accomplished? I'm not looking for anything ultra fancy, just a basic, durable android phone that is fast and does the things I need.

 

[Rafael]

Rooting and removing crap is simple. Use Super One Click to Root. Use Titanium Pro to remove the crap.

I can't tell you about tethering. I don't use it and would pay Verizon if I did.

 

[Tzane]

hmmm
simple but it doesn't seem to be so...
all I get is "waiting for device"
do I need to download drivers for this device?
if so where?-->cant seem to find them anywhere.

tx

j

same here... did you find anything out?

edit: got it, i didnt have the drivers installed. check this out http://androidforums.com/commando-all-things-root/357216-c771-drivers.html

 

[gumper89]

okay getting frustrated my phone keeps stopping on step 5 can some one plz help and i also have the drivers

 

[Rafael]

What version of Android are you running?
2.2.1 can be rooted.
2.3.3 cannot be rooted. Of course, this was true at the time.

 

[gumper89]

@Rafael
my version is 2.3.3 how do i downgrade

 

[Rafael]

Sorry. You cannot go backwards at this time. You are stuck with 2.3.3 until the next update. The next one will likely not be rootable.

Maybe someone will figure out a way in the future?

 

[DaveCool]

Just bought a new Commando with 2.2.1 at Verizon.
SuperOneClick 1.8 would not work, but it only took a minute to root after i downloaded 2.1.1! Thanks all!

 

[emtlucas2000]

I had my Commando rooted. Than I got the OTA update to android 2.3.3 Now it wont allow me to have super user. I used super one click. I can't get super one click to work now and i tried the ginger break 1.20 with no luck. Can anyone help me.

 

[scottfarcuz]

I had my Commando rooted. Than I got the OTA update to android 2.3.3 Now it wont allow me to have super user. I used super one click. I can't get super one click to work now and i tried the ginger break 1.20 with no luck. Can anyone help me.

As of right now you cannot root 2.3.3 on the commando

 

[cedge100]

If anyone has any luck finding a way to root a 2.3.3 Commando please post.

 

[Rafael]

You can bank that it will be the talk of this subforum.....if it ever happens.

 

[nahalka]

First root ever on a phone for me. No custom ROM's or anything fancy yet. Just wanted to get the Crapware off.

how did you get the one click to work with out it failing and or freezing

 

[paxchristos]

UPDATE!!: Root works following these instructions!! I just rooted my wifes' phone!!

If anyone has any luck finding a way to root a 2.3.3 Commando please post.

I need somebody willing to test out a theory:

I just rooted my xperia play (on xda, look for the same username to follow what we had to do)

With my wife's Commando, I got zergRush to work, now I need somebody to try going from zergRush to having your phone rooted

i'm not guaranteeing anything, but it's worth a try for root...

Here are the instructions:


Note: When I say, type in "command" I assume that you will hit enter after every command.

1) Turn on (Check the checkbox for) USB Debugging under Settings->Application->Development

2) Make sure you have a fresh sd card in (some other ones managed to screw up the sd card, I just prefer to be safe)

3) Install the necessary driver (Windows) (Attached)

4) Install Android SDK (if you haven't already)

5) Update android sdk so that you have the platform-tools fold & adb

6) Download all three files from CrimsonSentinal's first post and extract both of the zip files (zergRush.zip, su-3.05-efgh-signed.zip) to a place you'll remember

7) Open up command prompt

8) Navigate to your platform-tools directory in the android sdk

9) Type in "adb kill-server" (once again, not necessary, but it makes sure that it'll work)

10) Type in "adb shell"

11) Type in "mkdir /data/local/tmp"

12) Type "exit" (this should bring you back to the windows command prompt)

13) Type "adb push "C:\[path to zergRush]\zergRush" /data/local/tmp

14) Type in "adb shell"

15) Type in "chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/zergRush"

16) Type in "/data/local/tmp/zergRush"

17) Type in "adb remount"

18) Type in "adb push "C:\[path to su (it's located in the system\bin folder of the su zip)]\su" /system/bin"

19) Type in "adb push "C:\[path to su (it's located in the system\bin folder of the su zip)]\su" /system/xbin"

20) Type in "adb shell"

21) Type in "chmod 4755 /system/bin/su"

22) Type in "chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su"

23) Type in "install "C:\[Path to Superuser.apk]\Superuser.apk""

24) Open up Market in your Xperia Play, Search for "Busybox" install any of the busybox installers (I personally used the free "Busybox Installer")

25) It should ask you if it's ok to run this program in root,

26) Type in "reboot"

27) And you're rooted, enjoy!!

Thanks to: cl8rs for stumbling up zergRush (xperia Play xda Forums),
Ch4lky, ieftm, and the Revolutionary team for making (and updating zergRush)
CrimsonSentinal13 for getting us from adb root to phone rooted (xperia play XDA Forums)

 

[jova33]

will try as soon as i un-root and try to update from 2.2.1

 

[SirBonus]

23) Type in "adb install C:\[Path to Superuser.apk]\Superuser.apk"

26) Type in "adb reboot"

Thanks I rerooted my wife's phone.

The only thing is on instructions 23 & 25 don't type "adb".
You should still be in the adb shell.

Thanks again for the step by step.
My wife will leave me alone now.

 

[rjglenn]

So that's two that say it works...

That's great news. Time to "fix" my commando back to normal & head to the Verizon store to show them how it won't update & get another sent to me.

 

[paxchristos]

Thanks I rerooted my wife's phone.

The only thing is on instructions 23 & 25 don't type "adb".
You should still be in the adb shell.

Thanks again for the step by step.
My wife will leave me alone now.

Thanks for the heads up, i fixed it

At least your wife wants you to root her phone, I've been trying to convince mine, and she only let me do a quick root to check and see if this worked

 

[mtxx]

Re-rooted my Casio Commando with GB 2.3.3 using zergRush! zergRush root worked for me just now using above instructions from paxchristos...some " " are missing from 18, 19, and 23 I think. Kickass!!! Thanks much!!!

 

[paxchristos]

Re-rooted my Casio Commando with GB 2.3.3 using zergRush! zergRush root worked for me just now using above instructions from paxchristos...some " " are missing from 18, 19, and 23 I think. Kickass!!! Thanks much!!!

It depends on a couple of things...
1) are you using Windows? (I used linux, it's so much easier )
2) are there spaces in the path? (ADB (a stripped down linux terminal) doesn't like spaces... heck, linux doesn't like spaces...)

If so, then yes, when you push/install stuff, use "C:\[Path to whatever]\whatever"

I'll update my post so that people don't get confused

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[mtxx]

Yes, I'm using Windows 7 so the " " were necessary.

Commando is smooth as silk today and much happier. It was rebooting like mad since the 2.3.3 update that unrooted the phone and left it in a wonky state. Before the update, I had only frozen the apps I did not want with Titanium Pro so the GB update went through successfully by itself, but again, left the Commando confused and dazed. All good again and thanks so so much!!!

 

[jova33]

Screen shots? I want to see! Verizon is sending me a phone with 2.3.3 since the update won't take, and I won't get it til Monday.

 

[gpsjunkie]

Screen shots? I want to see! Verizon is sending me a phone with 2.3.3 since the update won't take, and I won't get it til Monday.

There is a thread over here ([HOW-TO] Root R800x/i v2.3.3+ (zergRush Method) - xda-developers) with a lot of additional info including a great pdf by paxchristos showing the entire process.

 

[y0bailey]

Worked for me on Gingerbread! Thanks Pax!