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Droid 2 Global ROOT, CUSTOM RECOVERY & SIM UNLOCK Tutorial
- Thread starter r314bd
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Yes, but it is not public yet. Should be within a week. Check out this thread at xda: Droid 2 Global on ATT...One step closer :-D - xda-developers
coolbeans777
New Member
I don't understand where the .apk file is. Am I supposed to compile from the extracted folder?
Sorry, I'm a complete newb
Sorry, I'm a complete newb
You don't have to compile anything. Once you download the .zip, extract it. You will now have an .apk file. Put that on your sdcard (connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable, put it into PC or Mass Storage mode, and copy the .apk over), open the file with the "Files" app and install.
You don't need to remove your SD card. Either download the file directly on your phone, or download it on your computer then connect your phone with the USB cable and copy it over.
I just downloaded the file, put it on my sd card in the download folder, ran the app (got the error and needed to allow non-published apps or whatever) so enabled that then ranit - clicked permanent root and gave error about usb debug, so I turned that on, then clicked permanent again. Now says Z4 Mod - Running exploit in order to obtain root access...but has been sitting here spinning the loading screen for 5 minutes now. Battery is low so need to know what to do ASAP!
Thanks
Thanks
plug in to charger and retry.
It took me running it 2-3 times to take. I would just sit there like you are.
That is a fine way to. Or just power off then on. I think I did it both ways without issue.
I'm assuming you downloaded z4root onto your computer? Just connect your D2G to your computer using the supplied USB cable and put the phone in either PC mode or USB mass storage mode. You will see a new drive pop up (which is the sdcard)...just copy it there.
okay thanks . i finished in like 2 minutes
. btw do you need a computer to do this root? and how do i get free apps with thissilver6054
Member
You don't need a computer, but you do need to get z4root on the SD card, and using a computer is an easy way to do this (vs downloading using the browser on the phone)
okay thanks . i finished in like 2 minutes
Root doesn't give you "free apps". You can get apps from the market or from other sites. Some of these apps need root to run, but root doesn't turn a paid app into a free one. (Of course, that can still save you money, so a rooted user can use Wireless Tethering without carrier charges for example)
You don't need a computer, but you do need to get z4root on the SD card, and using a computer is an easy way to do this (vs downloading using the browser on the phone)
okay thanks . i finished in like 2 minutes
Root doesn't give you "free apps". You can get apps from the market or from other sites. Some of these apps need root to run, but root doesn't turn a paid app into a free one. (Of course, that can still save you money, so a rooted user can use Wireless Tethering without carrier charges for example)
what stuff can i do now after im done rooting? besides the wifi tether
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I am currently following the Droid 2 Global rooting guide. I am using the z4mod to root my Droid 2 Global. I am wondering how long does it take after hitting permanment root option.
I see a little circle loading symbol and it says 'z4 mod' on the top of the screen and 'running exploit in order to obtain root access' on the bottom..
Does it take like 10 minutes? I cant tell if the program is frozen or not.
Edit: nvm, the phone is rebooting.
Edit #2
I am doing the test to see if I am rooted correctly and the program shows download / upload both @ aprox 1kb..
Is this correct? I dont know what I am looking for on this..
Also the program said ''access control - disabled''
I see a little circle loading symbol and it says 'z4 mod' on the top of the screen and 'running exploit in order to obtain root access' on the bottom..
Does it take like 10 minutes? I cant tell if the program is frozen or not.
Edit: nvm, the phone is rebooting.
Edit #2
I am doing the test to see if I am rooted correctly and the program shows download / upload both @ aprox 1kb..
Is this correct? I dont know what I am looking for on this..
Also the program said ''access control - disabled''
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