[ROOT] [ROM] The Dudes Root SHX and Custom ROM for CLIQ and DEXT v0.4.1 [12.26.2009]

[TheDudesAndroid]

Note: Will NOT work on the 1.3.x firmwares -> see THIS thread how to root those.

The Dudes Root SHX and Custom ROM for CLIQ and DEXT
This SHX based root will work on Motorola Cliq and Dext phones. Update zips are currently available for T-Mobile US and Orange FR.

This should not wipe your phone.
If you have issues you may want to wipe your data partition using the Recovery.

/* Warning, I am not making you run any of the following programs. Whatever happens between you and the keyboard, is between you and your respective keyboards. I am not liable if you turn your phone into an expensive mirror with a keyboard.
Use at your own risk. EOT */

NOTE: If you have already applied th SHX with Boot and Recovery, you do not need to do so again to apply the new updates. Proceed to Step 6

Step 1. Setup computer for flashing...
1a. Setup ADB Using Danation's Guide
1b. Download USB Drivers if you haven't already in 1a.
Motorola 4.2.0 Driver with MotoConnect* (for 32-bit versions of Windows®)
Motorola 4.2.0 Driver with MotoConnect* (for 64-bit versions of Windows®)
1c. Google RSD-Lite 4.5.7 and download and install it. 4.5.7 or higher REQUIRED

Step 2.
Download Boot + Amon_RA Recovery SHX and unzip it.

Step 3. Flash SHX Using RSD-Lite
3a. Launch RSD-Lite as Administrator (Right Click > Run as Administrator)
3b. Select SHX file you downloaded in Step 2.
3c. Click Start, your phone should reboot into bootloader and apply the flash. It will then reboot again into your SetupWizard.


Step 3. Alternate Method:
Some people are having issues with RSD Lite flashing. Try running the command like this.
4a. Run cmd prompt as Administrator (Right Click > Run as Administrator)
4b. Run the following command

"C:program filesmotorolaRSD Litesdl.exe" -f c:locationofshxfileTheDudesBoot_Amon_RAsRecovery.shx -t 2

Step 4. NOTE TWO DIFFERENT ROMS
Download one of the following roms. T-Mobile is based on the T-Mobile US SHX v1.1.13. The ORANGE rom is based on the Orange FR 1.1.37 Update.zip

The Dudes CliqCake v0.4.1. T-Mobile US, Blur Version 1.1.13
The Dudes DextCake v0.4.1 ORANGE FR Blur Version 1.1.37

NOTE: G1, Hero, MT3G, Nexus One, Samsung behold based roms WILL NOT RUN on your phone DO NOT TRY TO FLASH THEM.

Step 5. Type the following to copy the zip to your sd card, or mount the sd card and copy it to the root of your SD.
...you need to be in the folder where your update.zip is saved for this syntax to work

adb push signed-update-dude-cliqcake-v0.45.zip /sdcard/

Note: Some people are having issues with an existing recovery. After you flash this, your recovery should look like this:



If it does NOT look like that, then you need to type this command in your computer's command prompt while the phone is booted up.

adb remount
adb shell rm /system/recovery.img

This will wipe the recovery off your phone. You must repeat Step 3 after doing this!

Step 6. Enter Recovery
Power off phone
'Hold Camera + Power' to enter recovery menu
'Volume down' to go into recovery.
OR

adb shell reboot recovery

BACK UP YOUR PHONE
Select Backup/Restore
Select Firswt Backup option

If you have a rom that isn't tmobile-us, or orange-fr...I'd be interested in a copy of your system.img from your first backup.

Step 7. Select Flash zip from sdcard
Use the volume keys to go up and down. The home key selects.

Select the update you downloaded and click Home to flash, home again to verify flashing procedure.


Step 8. REBOOT
Use the back key to get back to the main menu.
Reboot back into the os and enjoy your rooted phone.


I'm working on a full writeup on the Recovery in's and out's now.

If something goes wrong in Recovery
To copy the log to your sdcard:
Select 'Other' menu option
Select 'Copy log to SD'
The log will be in /sdcard/tmp/

About backup errors...
We are currently aware that some people are having issues with nandroid. Try reformatting your sdcard and unplugging the cable while backing up. We're working on it.

Changelog 0.4.1 Testing and uploading now.
-Updated busybox links and permissions (cp should work now)
-Metamorph works (Please download AndExplorer from the market before running)

Changelog 0.4
-Added koush's Superuser.apk/su
-Added Terminal from Cupcake AOSP
-Added log collector
-Updated Google Maps to 3.1.0 + Street view
-Added busybox

For the following apps, if you miss them, just install from the market.
T-Mobile Backup
T-Mobile MyAccount
Shazam
imeem
Myspace

Removed and if you guys want we can host them here.
Audio postcard (does anyone really use this?!)


Returning your phone for warranty or if you want to take the blue pill
If you ever need or want to "unroot," please follow this guide by nEx.Software.[/B]

Greets
First of all thanks to Skrilax_CZ and his Android CG2 (De)Packer, Meiner Einer for his SHX packager, and Danation for just asking all the right questions. They really were vital to the root happening this quickly.

Amon_RA was CRUCIAL for this release. He developed the recovery, based on cyanogens recovery, based on JesusFreke's recovery.

Thanks to suarik, JesusFreke, haykuro, zinx, koush, stericson, and cyanogen, Amon_RA...and many other android modders.

Without these guys, you'd be running stock retail phones.

[j_r0dd]

I stick with the name I know and trust

[otto888]

Thanks. DemoShadow's SHX was estimated to finish on Christmas for me. And I hope AndroidSPIN's server doesn't crash from all the downloading.

[TheDudesAndroid]

Thanks. DemoShadow's SHX was estimated to finish on Christmas for me. And I hope AndroidSPIN's server doesn't crash from all the downloading.

if it does i'll put it on google code.

uploading now just in case.
links active. haven't tested su..but since we're playing racing...I figured i'd get it out.

[j_r0dd]

it's already downloaded! suckers

[Treello]

when you talk about entering the commands in adb i am assuming you mean enter that in a command prompt(if your using windows) or terminal if you on linux not actually some sort of terminal on phone?

[TheDudesAndroid]

yes

[otto888]

it's already down! suckers

Not for me,downloading fine over here.....

[j_r0dd]

Not for me,downloading fine over here.....

i meant already downloaded. its flashed now lol

[Treello]

no problem the dude i think everyone here understands... we appreciate your work!!! and extremely appreciate you trying to please us by getting it out tonight that was even more awesome... we will hang tight and wait for it again my many thanks to you

[Danation]

Hey, thanks for the upload, TheDude

Let's not start a Demoshadow argument in this thread.

[TheDudesAndroid]

when you talk about entering the commands in adb i am assuming you mean enter that in a command prompt(if your using windows) or terminal if you on linux not actually some sort of terminal on phone?

yes

[DarkLord7854]

TBH, I kind of wished you hadn't released yours till it was completely ready. I'd much rather wait to get something polished than something that isn't fully sure to work.

I still applaud and thank you for your work though I wish you hadn't given in to the whole "race" thing.

[otto888]

i meant already downloaded. its flashed now lol

:P sorry,misread on my tiny G1 screen. Can someone upload the fixed superuser.apk only if they have it? I'm not trying DemoShadow's SHX again,I know I can't download in time.

[xStevenBradleyx]

Problem...Superuser.apk isn't working...

I know it's something stupid like the wrong version. I can look at it, but I really need to go (I have a date in 20 minutes)

I tried to get this out in haste...this is what happens.

It's the start I promised this morning. It'll get updated tonight when I get home, or first thing tomorrow.

Go to demoshadow.com if you want the working superuser.apk and can't wait. I'm not here to say I did it first. I'm not here to get donations. I'm here to support the scene, and to do stuff proper.

Thank you once again Dude! For those of us who have been part of the Android community since the start, we know what you're all about!