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how to root the motorola atrix hd

The Atrix HD has an easy one click root method available thanks to XDA member OP. The one click root method is called “motofail2go” and is currently available to use on Windows machines only. If you have a Motorola Atrix HD and want to root it to gain access to everything that Android has to offer the instructions are below.

Motorola Atrix HD Root Instructions:

  1. Install the Drivers for your Atrix HD
  2. Download and Extract motofail2go (Download Link)
  3. Put your Phone in USB Debugging Mode
  4. Navigate to your motofail2go extracted earlier
  5. Run “”run.bat” as administrator
  6. Follow the instructions in the batch file
  7. Congrats your Atrix HD is rooted!

There has been only one issue that very few users have noticed where the device will give you an error “run-as: Package ‘com.motorola.bug2go’ is unknown”. If you get this error printed by the batch file then you will need to wipe your data and cache then start the process over.

How to Root Motorola Droid RAZR M

The Droid RAZR M has an easy one click root method available thanks to XDA member OP. The one click root method is called “motofail2go” and is currently available to use on Windows machines only. If you have a Motorola Droid RAZR M and want to root it to gain access to everything that Android has to offer the instructions are below.

Motorola Droid RAZR M Root Instructions:

  1. Install the Drivers for your Droid RAZR M
  2. Download and Extract motofail2go (Download Link)
  3. Put your Phone in USB Debugging Mode
  4. Navigate to your motofail2go extracted earlier
  5. Run “”run.bat” as administrator
  6. Follow the instructions in the batch file
  7. Congrats your Droid RAZR M is rooted!

There has been only one issue that very few users have noticed where the device will give you an error “run-as: Package ‘com.motorola.bug2go’ is unknown”. If you get this error printed by the batch file then you will need to wipe your data and cache then start the process over.

How to Root the HTC One X and HTC One S

The root process for the HTC One X until now has been a long process but thanks to XDA member sparkym3 there is a one click root available for the popular new device. The HTC One X is HTC’s newest flagship phone that combines power and a beautiful display. Rooting your HTC One X is at your own risk and Android Advice in no way is responsible for your device.

One Click Root Instructions HTC One X:

  1. Download and install HTC Mobile Phone Drivers
  2. Download root the Exploit (Download Link)
  3. Extract root.zip where you can find it on your Computer
  4. Enable USB Debugging on your HTC One X
    • “Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging”
  5. Connect your HTC One X to your Computer via USB
  6. Run the root.bat on your Windows PC
    • or root-linux.sh for Linux
    • or root-mac.sh for Max OSX
  7. Be patient for the device to reboot a few times
  8. Congrats your HTC One X is Rooted!

If you run into any issues please feel free to ask questions below. Also I have posted the drivers for the Windows HTC mobile drivers but the others can be easily found via Google.

How to Root the HTC One X and HTC One S

Rooting the HTC One X can be done by following a few simple steps. This method also works on the HTC One S. By rooting your HTC One X or One S you can easily install custom ROM’s and completely take control of your device. Take note that rooting your device will cause a wipe of your personal settings and apps but will keep your images and videos in tact. The instructions to root your HTC One X and One S here are Windows only.

Unlock the HTC One X and HTC One S Bootloader:

  1. Enable USB Debugging Mode “Settings -> Developer Options”
  2. Connect your HTC One X(S) to a PC via USB
  3. Choose “Charge Only” as your connection type
  4. Install the correct driver for your computer:
  5. Download and extract OneXRoot.zip (Download Link)
  6. Open up a command prompt and navigate to the folder you just unzipped
    • Type “adb devices”, press enter
  7. Go to HTCDev.com and login (or register if haven’t)(Site Link)
  8. Click “Unlock Bootloader”
  9. Choose either “HTC One X” or “All other supported devices”
  10. Click “Begin Unlock Bootloader”
  11. Click on “yes”
  12. Agree with terms and click “Proceed to Unlock Directions”
  13. Scroll down and click “Proceed to Step 5″
  14. Scroll down and click “Proceed to Step 8″
  15. Now grab your device and hold the volume down and power button
  16. After about 20 seconds your HTC One should be in Bootloader mode
  17. Choose “Fastboot” and power button to select
  18. Go back to your command prompt
    • Type “fastboot oem get_identifier_token”, press enter
  19. You should now see some random code that makes little sense
  20. Right click the code and select “Mark”
  21. now highlight code from the “<<< Now go back to HTCDev and paste that code there and click “Submit”
  22. You should now see “Token Submitted Successfully!”
  23. HTC has now sent you an attachment via email with your unlock code
  24. Download “Unlock_code.bin” from the email to your OneXRoot folder
  25. Go back to your command prompt
    • Type “fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin”, press enter
  26. Go to your Phone and hit volume up and then power to reboot
  27. Your bootloader is now unlocked!

The Root Instructions after the HTC One X (S) Bootloader is unlocked:

  1. Once the above is complete keep your phone connected to PC
  2. Change connection type to “Disk Drive”
  3. Copy “CWN-SuperSU-v.87.zip” from your OneXRoot folder
  4. Paste the file in your HTC One storage
  5. Go back to bootloader “hold volume down and power for 20 seconds”
  6. After in bootloader choose “Recovery” and press power to select
  7. Choose “Install zip from SDcard”
  8. Choose “zip from sdcard”
  9. Choose the “CWN-SuperSU-v.87.zip” file you placed earlier
  10. Confirm by selecting “Yes”
  11. After it completes choose the “reboot” option
  12. When your phone reboots find and open the SuperSU app
  13. Update the SU binaries
  14. Congrats your HTC One X or HTC One S is Rooted!

Rooting your Nook Color will give you full control over the device and its features, much like jail breaking an iPhone. Essentially, it lifts the limitations put on the Nook Color by Barnes & Noble allowing it to operate like any other Android tablet. A Nook Color which has been rooted can run apps and programs that are otherwise incompatible with its system on the stock ROM. The process while looking long is very easy if you follow all directions exactly.

Instructions to Root the Nook Color on Software Version 1.4.1 & 1.4.2:

  1. Make sure you have registered your Nook or Risk losing association with B&N
  2. Download all B&N content to be sure its not lost after Root
  3. Create a bootable ClockworkMod 3.2.0.1 microSD Card (Instructions Here)
  4. Download “Manual Nooter 5.02.19.zip” (Download Link)
  5. Copy the “Manual Nooter” zip file to the root of your micro SD card
  6. Unplug and turn off your Nook Color if connected to PC or on
  7. Insert the SD card with required files into the Nook Color
  8. Turn on the Nook Color and it should boot directly into recovery
  9. Select “Install zip from SD card” (volume down and n to select)
  10. Select “choose zip from SD card (volume down and n to select)
  11. Find the Manual Nooter zip file and select it (volume buttons and n to select)
  12. Confirm on the next screen navigating and selecting the same way
  13. Wait for the process to complete and remove your micro SD card
  14. Reboot the Nook Color (if you get an error on first boot just reboot again)
  15. Congrats your Nook Color is Rooted!

As always we aren’t responsible if you harm your Nook Tablet although if you follow the directions to the letter you will have no issues that we can see. If you do run into any issues feel free to leave us a comment below.

Xtex ICS My Tablet

A new company named Xtex has developed an Android tablet called the “My Tablet” that runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. This is easily one of the most economic tablets available today especially running Ice Cream Sandwich. This tablet has a few notable features but for the most part is what you pay for.

Xtex “My Tablet” Features:

The “My Tablet” comes in a few colors being black, white and pink. You can also choose a warranty when you purchase the device to increase it from the standard 1 year to up to an additional 2 years as well as getting a microSD card during checkout. The most important feature to us is the fact that the ?My Tablet” comes rooted out of the box. All you have to do is install SU and be on your way.

Basically the HTC Inspire is more complicated version of the European Desire. Rooting the Inspire is actually a very easy process although it can be overwhelming to look at when your reading it from the developer (let’s face it he is smarter when it comes to this than we are or we wouldn’t need his method to root). It is best to make sure you do this on a PC that does not and has not ever been associated with any mobile devices to ensure everything goes smooth.

Pre-Requisites to Root the HTC Inspire with HackAce:

How to Root the HTC Inspire easily with HackAce:

  1. Download and Extract Hackace (Download Link)
  2. Install the drivers from the HackAce files you downloaded
  3. Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Inspire (settings -> applications -> development)
  4. Make sure Inspire is in Charge only mode by default when plugged in (settings -> connect to pc)
  5. Connect your Phone to your PC via USB
  6. Run “hack-ace-xph.cmd” as Administrator

What happends next?
Basically HackAce will move the required files to your HTC Inspire and temporarily root the device. This will then turn your SDcard into a goldcard, set radio s-off and set SuperCID. As a bonus it will also remove the SIMLOCK during this process and it will install ClockworkMod Recovery and perm root the Inspire. Last it will Install Superuser for root priveledge management. Your Inspire will reboot several times during the root process and is normal.

If this tool is helpful to you then you should think about donating to the developer. Also there is more information if you run into any issues during this process via the reference link below. We are in no way responsible for your use of this information although will gladly answer any questions you have via comments below.

Reference: XDA Developers

While this method is meant for the Samsung Captivate it can also be used for all Galaxy S devices like the Vibrant and Fascinate. The Captivate is an older Android phone but still very popular. The Samsung Captivate is an AT&T phone but also easily SIM unlocked to work on other carriers like T-Mobile. The first step is to root the device and here it is.

Samsung Captivate Root Instructions:

  1. Download SuperOneClick and Extract it to your PC (Download Link)
  2. Put you Captivate in USB Debugging Mode (Settings -> Applications -> Development)
  3. Plug your Captivate into your PC via USB
  4. Open SuperOneClick (wherever you just extracted it)
  5. Click the “Root” button
  6. When asking if you want BusyBox say Yes
  7. When completed unplug your Phone and Reboot it
  8. Congrats you now have root access on your Captivate!

If you want to test your Super User rights download Titanium Backup or any other app that requires root access and open it. You should get a superuser access window to accept and your good to go. As always follow these instructions at your own risk we are not responsible for its use.

HTC Super Tool v3 for the HTC Inspire

There are a few ways to root he HTC Inspire 4G floating around but most of them are very complicated and the average user can’t use them until now. There is a tool that has been created (not by us) that will allow you to truly root your HTC Inspire with one click. This root method was created by frigid a member of acsyndicate and works on many HTC phones but our focus here is the HTC Inspire.

How to One Click Root the HTC Inspire on Gingerbread 2.3.3:

  1. Install the HTC Inspire Drivers
  2. Enable USB Debugging on your device
  3. Plug your phone into your PC via USB
  4. Download and Unzip the Root tool (Download Link)
  5. Find the Files you unzipped and click “SuperTool.exe”
  6. Follow the steps Required for Root (continue for Bootloader Unlock)
  7. Congrats you have Rooted your HTC Inspire!

While we have not tested this method yet we would love any input from those of you who try it out. We have had others report that using this tool gives permanent root to the HTC Inspire.

We have ordered an Inspire that should be here early next week for us to test and refine this method. If you test it now please let us know anything we should add here and if you want to wait for us to test it out then the instructions should be updated by the end of next week.

Motorola Droid XYBOARD Tablet

There is a developer named Dan Rosenberg that has been releasing roots left and right for Android devices and now added to that list is the Motorola Droid XYBOARD. The process to root the Motorola XYBOARD is very easy and requires one click.

One Click Root files for the Motorola XYBOARD:

  1. Download and Unzip the Root Files
  2. Windows Version: (Download Link)
  3. Linux Version: (Download Link)
  4. Put your XYBOARD in USB Debugging Mode “Settings -> Applications -> Development”
  5. Connect device to PC via USB
  6. Navigate to the location you unzipped the files above
  7. Run “run.bat” (or run.sh on linux) and follow any instructions if any
  8. Congrats your XYBOARD is rooted!

Thank you Dan Rosenberg for all of your hard work and those of you that find this exploit useful and use it to root your XYBOARD please consider donating to Dan via the donate button at http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/17/rooting-the-xyboardxoom-2/

Motorola Droid 4 One Click Root Available

Only a week after the release of the Motorola Droid 4 Dan Rosenberg has released a one click method to root it. The root method is currently only available for Windows users.

How to Root the Motorola Droid 4:

  1. Download Dan Rosenberg’s Root Files (Download Link)
  2. Make sure your device is in USB Debugging Mode “Settings -> Applications -> Development”
  3. Plug your Droid 4 into a Windows Computer via USB
  4. Run the “run.bat” file from step 1
  5. Follow on screen instructions
  6. Congrats your Droid 4 is now rooted!

Dan Rosenberg has put a lot of time and effort into creating this exploit and is generous enough to give it away. Please consider donating using the following link (https://www.wepay.com/donations/droid-4-root-bounty). Dan has stated that he will be donating all of the money to the American Red Cross.

Let us know if you run into any issues and again consider donating to Dan Rosenberg to help with his cause.