[How To] Universal AndRoot - 1 Click Root

[CandymanMike]

This is a guide on how to root your phone and install a custom ROM using Universal AndRoot. It supports several phone models and is the simplest way to root a phone I have ever seen. It features a 1 click root and a 1 click unroot option. Rooting with this method does NOT affect your bootloader, therefore if your phone needs serviced you can (theoretically, I have not verified this to be true) simply unroot and restore to normal.

As always myself, M3, ROM developers, your friends, your mom, the rulers of the world and the developers of this app are NOT responsible for any bricks YOU create by taking the risk of rooting your phone. Also there are no guarantees that your warranty will not be null and void. If you NEED your warranty, DO NOT root your phone. Use at your own risk!

SUPPORTED DEVICE LIST

Google Nexus One (2.2)
Google G1 (1.6)
HTC Hero (2.1)
HTC Magic/MyTouch 3G(1.5) (Select Do not install Superuser)
HTC Magic/MyTouch 3G 1.2/Fender LE (1.6)
HTC Tattoo (1.6)
Dell Streak (2.1)
Motorola Milestone (2.1)
Motorola XT701
Motorola XT800 (2.1)
Motorola ME511
Motorola Charm
Motorola Droid (2.01/2.1/2.2 with FRG01B)
Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
Acer Liquid (2.1)
Acer beTouch E400 (2.1)
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung galaxy 5 (gt-i5500)
Vibo A688 (1.6)
Lenovo Lephone (1.6)
LG GT540 (1.6)
Gigabyte GSmart G1305

First we will gather the items needed to complete this process.
Universal AndRoot Version 1.6.1 is the newest STABLE release. The newest version out is 1.6.2 Beta 5 and is where the updated phone list is taken from. Although it is a beta release, it is said to be very close to the final release version.
Next go to the Android Market and install AppInstaller (there are a few versions including appsInstaller by modmymobile, all are free)
While in the market, also grab ROM Manager (also free)
Next download the ROM you would like to use. I installed CyanogenMod 6.0.0DS RC3. This link will take you to the Cyanogen downloads section where you will have to select your phone and search for the ROM you want. While you are there, also grab the Google Addon pack for your phone.

Lets Begin!
Install the Universal AndRoot .apk file, the ROM you chose and the Google Addon to the root of your microSD card

Open AppInstaller and let it locate your AndRoot .apk on your microSD. Select it and install it to your phone.

Open Universal AndRoot from you app menu. It should read your phone and show your firmware version. Click the "Root" button and let it do it's thing. It really only takes a minute or 2. When finished it will let you know.

Open ROM Manager. Install Recovery. The default recovery for ROM Manager is ClockworkMod Recovery (which is what I am using) but a lot of people seem to like RA Recovery. This option is at the bottom of ROM Manager under "Flash Alternate Recovery". Whichever you choose, let the Recovery flash.

Next choose "Backup Current ROM", then "Reboot Into Recovery" (for future reference, you can also get into recovery mode by turning your phone off, then hold down the "home" button hit the power button. continue hold home as it powers on.)

Chose "wipe data/factory reset" then "wipe cache partition". This step is important. I know from personal experience if you don't do this you may end up in a bootscreen loop!Also, please note that this is a factory reset and will wipe all of your apps.

Choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the ROM you loaded on your microSD and flash it.

After the phone reboots (which can take a few minutes the first time after flashing a new firmware version) go back to ROM Manager and again choose "Reboot Into Recovery". Once in recovery, again choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the Google Addon pack on your microSD and install it.

That is it. Once rebooted you should be good to go!

[jdyates]

Odd, In fastboot mode on my MT 1.2 (3.5mm jack), it shows "PVT32A"...maybe a correction in your post?

[CandymanMike]

corrected original post

[MotoMudder]

Thanks Mike! great guide.

[zedbra]

Nice work mike!
Rock on MMM!

[briand1480]

Thanks for the help!! But you left out when you wipe the data for factory reset you loose all your installed apps so you don't have the rom manager lol but none the less a very good even excellant guide and alot quicker and less of a headache to lol thank you very much again

[CandymanMike]

Nice work mike!
Rock on MMM!

thanks zedbra. nice to see you around!

Thanks for the help!! But you left out when you wipe the data for factory reset you loose all your installed apps so you don't have the rom manager lol but none the less a very good even excellant guide and alot quicker and less of a headache to lol thank you very much again

i figured everyone new a factory reset wiped all of their apps. lol. but i will add that. if you do the reset and wipe from recovery mode you are fine and don't need ROM manager. all you have to do is hold down the "home" button as the phone is powering on once you have a recovery installed.

[CandymanMike]

list of supported devices has been updated on the universal androot site. op updated with new list and link to newest version of universal androot.

[Pzyduck]

Poste by: Semseddin
Source: HelloMotoRazrForum.com


Hello bros,

Universal Androot is a software which is designed to easily root your android phone in just 5 seconds. According to users at XDA , the software works flawlessly. This is a great app for those who are not so technically knowledgeable or fear if they could mess up the phone. Anyway, some of moto android models are supported and have been tested to work okay.

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SUpported devices

Google Nexus One (2.2)
Google G1 (1.6)
HTC Hero (2.1)
HTC Magic (1.5) (Select Do not install Superuser)
HTC Tattoo (1.6)
Dell Streak (2.1)
Motorola Milestone (2.1)
Motorola XT701
Motorola XT800 (2.1)
Motorola ME511
Motorola Droid (2.01/2.1/2.2 with FRG01B)
Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
Acer Liquid (2.1)
Acer beTouch E400 (2.1)
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Vibo A688 (1.6)
Lenovo Lephone (1.6)
LG GT540 (1.6)
Gigabyte GSmart G1305


Not supported yet

Samsung i9000 / i6500U / i7500 / i5700
Motorola ME600 / ME501 / MB300 / CLIQ XT
Motorola 2.2 FRG22D
Archos 5
HuaWei U8220
HTC Desire / Legend / Wildfire (Soft Root)
HTC EVO 4G / Aria
SonyEricsson X10i R2BA020
myTouch Slide

[simpledavid]

hey everyone, im new to android and i was wondering if i can load any rom like motofrenzy for my milestone using this method? thanks

[CandymanMike]

hey everyone, im new to android and i was wondering if i can load any rom like motofrenzy for my milestone using this method? thanks

yes, you can flash any rom for your phone you want

[yash9999]

how to root motorola backflip?

[ginjamaka]

This is a guide on how to root your phone and install a custom ROM using Universal AndRoot. It supports several phone models and is the simplest way to root a phone I have ever seen. It features a 1 click root and a 1 click unroot option. Rooting with this method does NOT affect your bootloader, therefore if your phone needs serviced you can (theoretically, I have not verified this to be true) simply unroot and restore to normal.

As always myself, M3, ROM developers, your friends, your mom, the rulers of the world and the developers of this app are NOT responsible for any bricks YOU create by taking the risk of rooting your phone. Also there are no guarantees that your warranty will not be null and void. If you NEED your warranty, DO NOT root your phone. Use at your own risk!



First we will gather the items needed to complete this process.
Universal AndRoot Version 1.6.1 is the newest STABLE release. The newest version out is 1.6.2 Beta 5 and is where the updated phone list is taken from. Although it is a beta release, it is said to be very close to the final release version.
Next go to the Android Market and install AppInstaller (there are a few versions including appsInstaller by modmymobile, all are free)
While in the market, also grab ROM Manager (also free)
Next download the ROM you would like to use. I installed CyanogenMod 6.0.0DS RC3. This link will take you to the Cyanogen downloads section where you will have to select your phone and search for the ROM you want. While you are there, also grab the Google Addon pack for your phone.

Lets Begin!
Install the Universal AndRoot .apk file, the ROM you chose and the Google Addon to the root of your microSD card

Open AppInstaller and let it locate your AndRoot .apk on your microSD. Select it and install it to your phone.

Open Universal AndRoot from you app menu. It should read your phone and show your firmware version. Click the "Root" button and let it do it's thing. It really only takes a minute or 2. When finished it will let you know.

Open ROM Manager. Install Recovery. The default recovery for ROM Manager is ClockworkMod Recovery (which is what I am using) but a lot of people seem to like RA Recovery. This option is at the bottom of ROM Manager under "Flash Alternate Recovery". Whichever you choose, let the Recovery flash.

Next choose "Backup Current ROM", then "Reboot Into Recovery" (for future reference, you can also get into recovery mode by turning your phone off, then hold down the "home" button hit the power button. continue hold home as it powers on.)

Chose "wipe data/factory reset" then "wipe cache partition". This step is important. I know from personal experience if you don't do this you may end up in a bootscreen loop!Also, please note that this is a factory reset and will wipe all of your apps.

Choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the ROM you loaded on your microSD and flash it.

After the phone reboots (which can take a few minutes the first time after flashing a new firmware version) go back to ROM Manager and again choose "Reboot Into Recovery". Once in recovery, again choose "install zip from sdcard". Navigate to the Google Addon pack on your microSD and install it.

That is it. Once rebooted you should be good to go!

thnx a bunch man, I think androot works with most of the android phones out there Well atleast it worked for my XT3