SuperOneClick is an easy and simple rooting which allows partial or full rooting. Also, it comes with 'unrooting' option and SuperOneClick.
<firstimage=”//static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/superuser2.jpg”>Since I first bought my Motorola Droid over a year ago, I’ve done everything with it. I’ve gone on GPS-based geo-caching adventuresWhat Is Geocaching And How To Have Fun With ItWhat Is Geocaching And How To Have Fun With ItRead More, I’ve transformed my phone into a media center remote controlGmote 2.0 - Use Your Android Phone As A Media Center Remote ControlGmote 2.0 - Use Your Android Phone As A Media Center Remote ControlRead More, and I’ve installed some of the coolest surveillance apps available. However, the one single thing that I could not let myself do is root my Android phone.
The fear of “bricking” my expensive mobile device was too much, even for a guy that prides himself on his moderate hacking abilities. What convinced me to take the plunge and learn how to root my Android phone? Well, the first thing was seeing how easily my iPhone-toting MUO colleagues could jailbreak their phonesHow To Easily Jailbreak Your iPhone In One SlideHow To Easily Jailbreak Your iPhone In One SlideRead More. The second thing that convinced me was my need to take screenshots on the go, not only when I’m attached to my PC via a USB cable. The final thing was seeing how many cool apps on the Android Market require root.
Root Options Available To Android Users
In the early days of Android ownership, the process of “rooting” your brand-spanking-new and expensive Android device involved a fairly complicated 10 to 15 step process that involved the very real and present danger of “bricking” your Android phone and making it a worthless block of metal and glass.
If you’re in the same boat and you’ve been fearfully avoiding the complicated rooting process like the plague, I’ve got some good news for you. There are now a fair number of one-click applications out there that will root your phone for you. These apps work on the large majority of Android devices. Don’t get me wrong – the danger of “bricking” is always there, but if you check to see that the app has been tested with your phone and version of Android, you should be safe enough.
Just to give you some options to look at, some of the top one-click root apps for Android include Universal Androot, the Recovery Flasher, Easy Root, Unrevoked, and last but certainly not least – Super One-Click from XDA Developers. SuperOneClick is the app that I went with, and I believe it’s the app that will work for the majority of people reading this. But before you get started, don’t forget to enable USB debugging on your phone by going to Settings->Applications->Development and enabling “USB Debugging“.
Also, SDK is required. Just follow my instructions in the taking Screenshots articleHow To Capture Screenshots With Your Android Mobile PhoneHow To Capture Screenshots With Your Android Mobile PhoneRead More that I wrote a while back to install the SDK developers kit. Nothing else below will work until this is done. Take the time to do it, because it’ll also open up a lot of cool features like high-resolution screenshots, file exploring and easy file transfers. Once you’ve set it up, you’re ready to roll.
Download Super One Click, make sure you have the Android debugger (SDK developer kit) running, expand the Super One Click zip file and click the SuperOneClick icon to run it. When SuperOneClick launches, you’ll see several large buttons at the top of the screen. Make sure your phone is connected to the computer via USB and that the debugger can “see” it (activity will start logging). Make sure your SD card is not mounted, and go ahead and click “Root” in SuperOneClick.
You’ll see the scrolling activity as SuperOneClick does it’s job, with “OK” appearing after each task. You may see warnings, but so long as it doesn’t “hang” on waiting for device, things should keep scrolling until it finally returns the “Success!” message.
At this point, check out the installed apps on your phone and you should see a “Superuser” icon that looks like a Droid skull and crossbones. If you see it, you’re rooted. If you don’t see it, reboot the Droid. In fact, I’d suggest rebooting even if you do see it, as I had some issues getting rooted apps to work until I actually rebooted my own device.
When you open up SuperUser, you’ll see that you can configure notifications so that no app can actually run with root access unless you give it permission. Also, according to the folks at Nexus One Forum, SuperOneClick doesn’t actually unlock the Bootloader, so you still retain your warranty. I haven’t confirmed if that’s true or not, but if true it’s a pretty good plus to using SuperOneClick with the SDK approach.
Whenever you run an app that requires root (superuser), you’ll see a notification requesting permission. I like this because it also means that if an app gets installed and tries to utilize superuser access without your knowledge, it can’t.
If you check off “Remember”, the program gets added to the list of “approved” apps with superuser access. You can see the ones on your list when you click on the “Apps” tab.
As you can see, once you have SDK installed and connected to your phone, the process is as simple as installing and running SuperOneClick. The program takes care of rooting your phone from the PC. Finally, you can enjoy a rooted Android phone, and all of the fun and excitement that offers!
Did you give any of the one-click Android root apps a try? How was your experience? Share your rooting adventures in the comments section below.
Every time I click the Root button it starts rooting but after reaching that point, 'Daemon started successful' the software stops responding. Why does this happen?
Please Help.Do you download super one click to the desktop or to the cell phone?
Hi. My phn is going on n off n stays on android logo. It does not go on. I've use recovery mode n restored factory set and rebooted the phn. Still I have no luck. I would like to get my msg back safely. Pls help me, reading here n there is confusing me.
If anyone js looking for a place to help them root their Android phones, I would highly recommend that you give root4phones.com a go. You can find guides according to your phone's model to ensure that it works for your phone and they are all so easy to follow. You don't have to pay anyone to do it for you anymore! I used it before and I can definitely say it works. You just have to fill out a short survey, but the benefits afterwards are a lot so it's worth trying out. Hope this helps!
it hanged after ' waiting for device'
any further advice??Does this work with Vodafone Smart Tab 4 Android 4.0 devices?
My phone(lg-p500, running 2.2.1) can't get past the 'starting ADB server' and 'daemon running successfully' steps. Any Help?
Does the process mentioned in this article keep your apps and data and everything else intact as before??
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hi sir i had rooted my phone via kingo root ..after rooted my phone a kingo app been installed in my device..and then i check it in root checker , root checker is denied that my device is not rooted. and i had some problem in my device after all of those process i can not connect my device to pc via usb ... pls help me to solve out this .............plzz.....plzz.................i have very expectation with you sir.....
Hello
While rooting my Samsung GT-S5830, Superoneclick stops at 'Shell rooting device... - Step #5 ShellCommand 0.22s'. The final paragraph of the log is as follows:
export TEMPRANDOM=12349;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;./zergRush
./zergRush: not found
END:12349export PS1='There is no progress and no success!
What is the solution?What are you doing with Zerg Rush?
can superoneclick be used to root galaxy 3 running froyo
Hi Rakeysh - you'll have to check out the list of supported hardware to confirm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682%29
can i get superoneclick.exe on my galaxy i9003 too? are there versions for my mobile now? pls help! im a
newbie =)HI Charmilita - check the current supported hardware list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682%29
i think i did something wrong because it stops when it says getting mount path and says FAIL.
how do i fix this?Hey Spammerrv - the only thing that I would guess could do that is if you already have the SD card mounted. As I mentioned in the article you have to make sure this isn't the case. Your next question will be - 'how do I unmount the SD card?' Here's the answer: http://androidforums.com/droid-support-troubleshooting/23302-unmounting-sd-card.html
Ryan
one more thing i want to ask that
after rooting how can i use arabic font
thanxAJ - I'm not sure, but that might be an excellent question for MUO Answers!
Hi Ryan,
is SuperOneClick can root Galaxy 3................?Hey AJ - not sure, the list of supported hardware is pretty long. Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682%29
My phone keeps failing every time.
Hey Zander - double check to be sure that your phone is listed on the supported hardware list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682%29
Amazing software, and easy to use. Used it on my Samsung Galaxy Tab, and about to use it on my LG G2x. Was so impressed, I donated $25. Unbelievable.
Feel free to contact me.
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(865) 622-6600Tried this for my LG Optimus V. Everything worked ok on the install, but the apps do not show in Superuser. Reversed the rooting and tried some of the suggestions on the developers comment log, including getting 'clean' drivers from LG website. Still nothing.
Trying to delete a couple of apps that piggybacked onto my phone when i installed Justintv. They are: 'kickback and 'talkback'. Neither allows an option to uninstall so looking for a solution and thought rooting my phone might be the way. I'll keep trying something else.Hey meade - I'm not sure what could be causing the issue where the apps don't show up in Superuser, but you might want to fire off a question about it in Answers, there's often a person out there that has tried with the same setup. I don't have an LG, so not sure what issues may come up.
thnx a lot
i liked u r language
it was simple
plz
keep it goin onIt's a great tutorial. I followed the same steps mentioned above and successfully rooted my Android Device.
Excellent! Glad to hear that Mahesh
Thanks for the link Ryan. I did not find the My Touch 4G on the list. Oh no! Now what? lol I really do have to root the phone, because I need it to be rooted in order to download some software on to it. Actually, that is why I brought this particular phone. Anyone in NYC good at this and wanna get paid to do this for me?! lol I feel like putting an ad on craigslist.
Racy,
you could also submit a question to MakeUseOf Answers and ask for help. It's free! :)
Just be sure you describe in detail what you need help with, including hardware model and software versions. The more information, the better (within sensible limits).
Hi Ryan, excellent information. I am going to be purchadsing a 'MY Touch 4G' today, which runs on Android 2.2. Do you know if superoneclick will be able to root this phone? I am so scared to do this and afraid that if I do not have step by step directions, I will mess up my phone. I am not computer savvy at all.
Thanks. Good for you for buying the 4G phone - I'm jealous! To be honest, I probably wouldn't take the risk of rooting unless I really needed to do screenshots or to tether the phone for data access - I honestly don't see any enormous benefits to routing other than that? Otherwise, I'd probably stay with the stock Android 2.2 and call it good. If you do really want root - double-check the XDA forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) for the latest list of supported hardware. If you see it on the list, I wouldn't worry about it - it'll very likely work seamlessly. If it's not on the list of supported hardware then you might be taking a risk...
Yeah, unfortunately...I don't see it on their list of compatible phones. But I absolutely have to root this phone. The only reason that I am buyng this phone is to download software onto it, and in order to download this particular software, the phone has to be rooted. I just need step by step help. I'm sooo clueless when it comes to technology. lol Anyone in NYC want to get paid to root my phone?' lol (of course, only if you're good at it) Well, wish me luck. Where should I go for literal step by step instructions. Can I use your blog??? Seems very informative and detailed.
Racy,
did you submit a question to MakeUseOf Answers regarding this issue? If you provide us with all the details, we may be able to help you there!
Hi I got a question, I keep hearing the usb debugging hook up to a desktop, there anyway to install the SuperOneClick without the use of a desktop? I, for one, don't own a pc desktop and definitely don't want to self root my EVO. Sometimes, I don't understand tech language, as simple as it may seem, it isn't always that way. Thx
Maka445 - I really don't think so. Installing the SDK and the SuperOneClick PC software are critical parts of the process - the only way this quick root procedure will work is if you can run the app. If you don't want to use a desktop, your only other option is to go through the elaborate rooting procedures that you'll find out there on the web for your particular device...
i have rooted my xperia x10....while rooting my device...finally
running a su test....but sucess message was not show on it....its there any problem with it r not and also i want to know how to delete system installed apps like quadrapop, gtalk, timescapeI'm not sure receiving the success message is necessary if it's working correctly now. Karth - not sure about uninstalling system apps, I always thought you could do an uninstall of those apps if you want? Maybe post the question on MUO Answers?
1) Installing the Android SDK has a gotcha'
the installer reported that it could not find the JDK.
The workaround for that is to press [Back], then [Next]2) How does on 'make sure you have the Android debugger' running?
I have FRG83G on my Droid1. Will this root work? I'd really love to get rid of several pre-loaded apps I don't want.
@ Acer Negundo
yeah i did already, so how were you able to resolve it with regards to your android market?
I HAD my phone rooted but i uninstalled it and later wanted to reinstall my rooter, however SUPERUSER dident let me do it! How do i remove superuser???????????
PLZ HELP ME!!!!
Mendy,
this is a special problem and you should ask for a solution on MakeUseOf Answers.
i have the samsung intersept will that work (im a clueless 14 year old lol)
Raheem,
I would recommend you to do some research on Google and see whether anyone has tried to root your phone with the above tool or maybe another tool. If you cannot find something or if you're unsure whether it's safe to try a specific tool, you can always as a question at MakeUseOf Answers.
Thank you for this article. It was so detailed and thorough. It made the process very easy and successful.
`Jen
will this work on the thunderbolt?
Hey William - I'm not sure, but all supported models are listed on the SuperOneClick website (XDA Forums).
what do i do if it keeps hanging on (waiting on device)?
What version of the OS will be running after this?
My wife has an android phone and is always asking me questions about it. Her lastest question was 'how do i remove the app's that came on my phone'. .I dont even have a androind phone, i got a ragged ole convoy,hahaha. But i did some searching for her and came across your article and now i have an answer for her.
Thank you for taking the time to write this article and sharing your know how.Take care....Rob.
{unREVoked 3.3 painless auto root} EVO 4G superuser And most new android phones have fun... Oooh yeah if it seems to be Frozen just wait it out.... don't be impatient peeps
Ryan,
Nice article. I've debated on rooting my Samsung SCH-1500 running 2.1 update 1 for a long while. I tried to follow your instructions, but Superoneclick is freezing up looking for my device after the daemon is started successfully. I have USB debugging checked. I have downloaded and installed the SDK Manager. I am stumped. Thanks for any suggestions you may have.I have HTC DESIRE and it reboot when remounting, after that it failed because of device unfound...can anyone help me ?
i do not understand how to have my sd card NOT mounted during the procedure. how do i unmount it?
It just means, DON'T 'Turn on USB storage' from the USB connected screen on your device. If you do, most computers will mount your card as an external disk automatically.
Tested in Samsung Galaxy 3 and work fine
its ok i figured it out
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT WAITS FOR UR DEVICE?
Can't be easier than this.....doing it in less than 3 mins...why pay some1 to root it??
Get that troll!!!
love u dude ! i was waiting to root but i really was afraid of the long steps(after upgrading to froyo through a similar process) but u showed me the true way !
dude help ! superoneclick does not detect my device ! :(
Karan - at what point in the process is it telling you that it can't detect your device?
I just ordered the Thunderbolt. Does Super One-Click work with HTC? Is there another article that describes the process with HTC?
your being a greater hater mr Ryan DUDE
Thanks so much for the article. I just upgraded from the HTC Eris to the HTC Thunderbolt and intetested in rooting my new device. I have been serahc all sites trying to ensure that I don't 'brick' the phone by tryng to 'root'. Te superone click looks very easy. So I am going to 'take the plunge' appreciate your info.
Awesome! Worked first time on my Droid Classic 2.2 FRG83G. Thanks so much!!!
I think z4root is a better option!
I just used Super One Click to room my LG Vortex and it worked like a charm..turned on my wi-Fi and it showed up..But one question,Verizon charges extra to use the wi-fi..if you root the phone can they charge you or see that you rooted your phone
SuperOneClick worked flawlessly. Don't forget to tip the developer - after reviewing dozens of ways to do this, following the brief set of instructions could not have been simpler. (Samsung Captivate & v2.2)
haha Drube dont be such a lil bitch
It is. Though I was laughing later that night - the very day I FINALLY take the plunge and root the thing, I get the FRG83G system update, which unrooted the phone again.
I showed them. Next day I re-rooted an put on Cyanogen Mod 7.0RC. It's got some quirks, but all in all I'm liking the Gingerbread tweaks.
ok dude.. let's say I accept my words and your words and we call this cold War off.. I want to be a good member of this site.. you just delete all our conversation and I'll watch my words from next time... you remove the image of my being a troll and we both live happily as good poster commenter henceforth lol... fair enough? :-)
Hi Ryan. A question about rooting - when you root your phone, doesn't that cause problems with any future official updates from Google for the Android OS?
no it doesnt. however when you update your phone you will lose roots right and you wil have to root again
It's a great article about rooting and I found the SuperOneClick convenient to use. Though A little super sensitive aren't we? I'd say Suhel's comment wasn't exactly radiant and full of excellent content. But that's okay, it was quickly overshadowed by your trail of tears. I'd hate to see a real troll show up.
Not at all - just annoyed by people that seem to think they have the right to be critical without even reading the article first. If he actually had a solid point, I would have agreed and thanked him. I'd love to see a troll show up, I just hope he/she brings along a flak jacket.
Oh - and thank you, I'm glad you liked the article.
lol
thats cuz am not a real troll lol.. am just a say guy who sometimes jokes around.. it wasnt really a -ve comment just you know like good friends fool around joking around with each other.. it was nothing personal. :)
Not at all - just annoyed by people that seem to think they have the right to be critical without even reading the article first. If he actually had a solid point, I would have agreed and thanked him. I'd love to see a troll show up, I just hope he/she brings along a flak jacket.
Oh - and thank you, I'm glad you liked the article.
few apps must be there on your phone after rooting it
Rootexplorer - file manager that gives access to system files
titanium backup - you can backup application, you can also remove useless stock applications
xrecovery - full system backup, custom ROM installation etc
Cachemate - clears system cache, speeds up phone
I rooted just to get rid of crapware and other programs that I will never use. Programs that start up every time and won't let you disable or uninstall them.
2 hours of the above steps using a Droid 1 + Vista x64, no success. The furthest I got was FAILED at the end of the whole shebang.
z4root is a simple app (you have to manually download & install the apk because the android market doesn't host 'rooting' apps) that roots your phone with one touch. You just need to open the app and select the 'Permanent Root' option. That's it!
But the downside of this app is that it doesn't work on all phones. Hit the '[APP] z4root' thread at the xda developers forum and see if its compatible with your phone. If it is, there's no reason why you should try any other method. Worked flawlessly on my Galaxy S.
Apologies.. lol hope this settles all :D
z4root is a simple app (you have to manually download & install the apk because the android market doesn't host 'rooting' apps) that roots your phone with one touch. You just need to open the app and select the 'Permanent Root' option. That's it!
But the downside of this app is that it doesn't work on all phones. Hit the '[APP] z4root' thread at the xda developers forum and see if its compatible with your phone. If it is, there's no reason why you should try any other method. Worked flawlessly on my Galaxy S.
Just ran the SuperOneClick on my original Droid running 2.2; so far so good. Immediately downloaded Barnacle for wireless tethering and was up and running in less than a minute. Thanks!
thanks for the feedback
Don't delete the gtalk app after rooting your phone. Android market will no longer work if you do.
I just wish it could be this easy on latest HTC phones... Actually it's not complicated, but it sure requires a series of steps, that an average user would not take the chance of doing it so easy.
Don't delete the gtalk app after rooting your phone. Android market will no longer work if you do.
Phones equipped with Android operating system are trendy and many users are searching for applications that can be used for their administration and management. SuperOneClickis a software application that will allow you to become the administrator of your Android device, in such a way that you'll be able to carry out all kinds of modifications.
Super One Click will transform you into the sole administrator of your Android device with the advantages that this provides; absolute freedom to install all kinds of applications or to customize the device with all kinds of ROMs.
Features
- Easily alternate between different ROMs.
- Create backups of the contents of your operating system very easily.
- Obtain captures from your the telephone without having to install the Android SDK.
- Manage to increase the battery's life on certain terminals.
Compatibility
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There's a large amount of terminals that are compatible withSuperOneClick, as in the case of the Samsung i9000, Motorola Droid, Nexus One or Samsung Spice devices among others. SuperOneClick provides absolute control over them, even though in other cases you'll only be able to apply a level 1 'rooting', which requires the use of further software to carry out a subsequent process. That is the case with terminals like the Sprint EVO 4G (HTC Supersonic), Droid Incredible (HTC Incredible), HTC Desire GSM, HTC Aria or HTC Wildfire (HTC Buzz) among others.
Use at your own risk
SuperOneClickwill offer you the key to the total management of your Android device, but you have to be careful: this type of program, may make you lose your product's guarantees or render them useless if not used properly, which we're very sure that you don't want to happen.
Super One Click Root Download 2015
Download SuperOneClick for free and you'll be able to access your Android device as an administrator.
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