1-Click root has never been easier or more widely available (on about a dozen Android devices so far) until NOW!
A newly released app, Universal Androot, lets you root and unroot your phone with the click of a button. One good thing about this app is that you can still get OTA software updates after rooting your device. This is because apparently, the rooting method doesn’t affect the bootloader. The other cool thing about this app is that it supports a wide range of Android devices…and that list appears to be growing!
According to the developer, the app uses the same exploit that was used to root Droid X. It’s been known to work well so far.
Devices currently supported:
- Google Nexus One (2.2)
- HTC Hero (2.1)
- HTC Magic (1.5)
- Dell Streak (2.1)
- Motorola Milestone (2.1)
- Motorola XT701
- Motorola XT800 (2.1)
- Motorola ME511
- Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
- Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
- Acer Liquid (2.1)
- Vibo A688 (1.6)
Devices not yet supported:
- Samsung i9000 (Galaxy S)
- Samsung i6500U
- HuaWei U8220
- HTC Desire / Legend / Wildfire
It might not be too long before we see support for more devices.
This app is not on the Android Market but you can grab the latest version of Universal Androot from the XDA-Developrs website. The developer’s blog appeared to be down at press time. Any updates on the developer’s page can be posted in the comments section of this post.
If you have not rooted your device then now is the time. Let us know how well the app worked for you.
Source: XDA-Developers
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if it uses the same exploits used to root the droidx why isnt the droidx one of the phones it can root?
if it uses the same exploits used to root the droidx why isnt the droidx one of the phones it can root?
HTC Evo not listed for supported or not supported… Anyone know about EVO compatibility?
HTC Evo not listed for supported or not supported… Anyone know about EVO compatibility?
Droid X here. It worked flawlessly. That was entirely too easy. But sure enough. I have a superuser button now, and I installed barnacle tether and tested to to be sure. Worked like a charm.
How about the Droid 1? I see the Milestone listed but not the Droid? Anyone know if it works for Droid 1 running 2.2 FRG01B?
Yes it does. I just did it to mine.
Droid X here. It worked flawlessly. That was entirely too easy. But sure enough. I have a superuser button now, and I installed barnacle tether and tested to to be sure. Worked like a charm.
How about the Droid 1? I see the Milestone listed but not the Droid? Anyone know if it works for Droid 1 running 2.2 FRG01B?
Yes it does. I just did it to mine.
Plead add vibrant I want an easy root
Plead add vibrant I want an easy root
I wonder if it supports the G1?…
I wonder if it supports the G1?…
Yeah does this work for the G1? I saw the HTC magic there but no godfather…
Yeah does this work for the G1? I saw the HTC magic there but no godfather…
Worked on my Droid 1, I guess, I’ve got the Superuser Ninja and it said it successfully rooted my Droid.
Worked on my Droid 1, I guess, I’ve got the Superuser Ninja and it said it successfully rooted my Droid.
Rooted doesn’t mean it unlocked NAND so no custom ROM flashing. That’s like best part of root! =/
By the way I have Subscribed to your everything
Just because I love the way you talk…
Rooted doesn’t mean it unlocked NAND so no custom ROM flashing. That’s like best part of root! =/
By the way I have Subscribed to your everything
Just because I love the way you talk…
It worked on the Godfather i.e. the G1. I have rooted the G1 several times but this process was amazingly easy. It was running 1.6 and I did not have to worry about downgrading either.
To make sure it worked all the way, I went ahead and installed ROM Manager and flashed the Clockwork Recovery over the stock recovery. I reboot to recovery and there!!! I was in recovery.
I was successfully able perform an nandroid backup as well.
Only thing remaining is for me to flash a custom ROM over it – but first I need to make sure I have the right radio before I proceed. Some caution required there.
I have a G1 and am only just considering installing a custom ROM, etc. Would like to know now that I have root access (with this app) how I go about modding my phone?
It worked on the Godfather i.e. the G1. I have rooted the G1 several times but this process was amazingly easy. It was running 1.6 and I did not have to worry about downgrading either.
To make sure it worked all the way, I went ahead and installed ROM Manager and flashed the Clockwork Recovery over the stock recovery. I reboot to recovery and there!!! I was in recovery.
I was successfully able perform an nandroid backup as well.
Only thing remaining is for me to flash a custom ROM over it – but first I need to make sure I have the right radio before I proceed. Some caution required there.
I have a G1 and am only just considering installing a custom ROM, etc. Would like to know now that I have root access (with this app) how I go about modding my phone?
Yeah, it appears I have root on my g1, but can’t flash a custom rom…I need to get the spl and all that…screenshot app works, and I can pull up the clockwork recorvery screen.
Yeah, it appears I have root on my g1, but can’t flash a custom rom…I need to get the spl and all that…screenshot app works, and I can pull up the clockwork recorvery screen.
I am totally %100 with “Chris Chavez”.
So what is it good for?!!!
I am totally %100 with “Chris Chavez”.
So what is it good for?!!!
I have already rooted my G1 from the http://www.theunlockr.com
Now after that I dont think I need this app..
still good job guys.
I have already rooted my G1 from the http://www.theunlockr.com
Now after that I dont think I need this app..
still good job guys.
Also works on HTC Hero GSM 2.1.
Also works on HTC Hero GSM 2.1.
Hey Andy, I’m in the same situation myself, I’ve downloaded the radio and spl files provided at the unlockr, and the generic rom. I’m afraid to try and flash it and everything because I can’t afford to brick my phone. If anyone here knows how to flash custom roms after rooting the G1 with Universal Androot app, please inform us.
Hey Andy, I’m in the same situation myself, I’ve downloaded the radio and spl files provided at the unlockr, and the generic rom. I’m afraid to try and flash it and everything because I can’t afford to brick my phone. If anyone here knows how to flash custom roms after rooting the G1 with Universal Androot app, please inform us.
This does not work on the Rogers HTC Magic.
This does not work on the Rogers HTC Magic.
Just wondering if this will work for the mytouch slide soon
Just wondering if this will work for the mytouch slide soon
If I brick my phone i’ll just report it lost on my insurance, after four years with no claim at $7 a month it’s time to get something in return.
If I brick my phone i’ll just report it lost on my insurance, after four years with no claim at $7 a month it’s time to get something in return.
I rooted my motorola droid and it worked fine. However the Market is not showing all of my apps in the download section. Does anyone know if this is due to the root or a app I downloaded called “ModInstallLocation”?
I rooted my motorola droid and it worked fine. However the Market is not showing all of my apps in the download section. Does anyone know if this is due to the root or a app I downloaded called “ModInstallLocation”?
Does it work for the MyTouch 3G Slide?
Does it work for the MyTouch 3G Slide?
:as any1 tried this on the samsung moment?? 2.1 I want to use it I hate the long process always give up lol.
:as any1 tried this on the samsung moment?? 2.1 I want to use it I hate the long process always give up lol.
I have the My Touch 3g 1.2 (the one with the 3.5mm head phone jacks) and it worked perfectly!
Once you are rooted. Download the busybox app from the market, install it. Then download Rom Manger and flash the recovery. Do a back up. And then you are ready for a custom rom!
worked for me too With Droid running 2.2 FRG01B
Just tested it on the GF’s Moment. Does not work. Please, Dev, make it go. Thx.
It works for the LG ally just fine, i reccommend soft rooting first to make sure, but my worked fine. I had the older superuser version and it unrooted then rooted it with the updated superuser permission. So two thumbs up.
also reboot after rooting or unrooting. it solves the force close problem.
So i rooted using this but now I can’t access my apps currently downloaded on the phone…….n1
Anyone else having this issue?
i try to root it on my motorola cliq but it says failed and i’m using the pre released 2.1 update on my cliq. help?
same here PLEASE HELP!!!
me too!
Will this app b able to soon root mytoich slide 2.1 soon?? My friend was able to root his 1.6 to now have 2.2 and it sucks cuz i bought my phone at the time to think i was current and now a old my touch is newer than mine!!! They r a ble to have live wall papers and i am not lol…i hope to hear a response…..thank u!!!
Works on the mytouch slide!
how do i put it on my HTC HERO
Does this support the Kyrocea Zio?
Does this work on theT-Mobile MyTouch 3G that you have?
It worked on my My-Touch 3g with 3.5 jack( fender) but I had to select super user then it worked with Rom manager Clockwork Mod 2.5.0.1 recovery and cyanogenMod-6.0.0-DS. I have had no problems and better battery life too.
thanks guys great site
in my touch 3G slide or just in my touch 3G?
Does it work on the samsung intercept?
does it work for motorola quench xt502
it does
Does this support the Motorola droid 2 global?
Didn’t work HTC hero 2.1
Does it also work for china mobile HUAWEI c8500 ?
Does this work on the X8 2.1 UK?
Will it work with new 2.2.2 update
where can we find this file, the dev site is under maint.
doesn’t work on lg optimus v ):
Does it works on the X8 by sony ericsson?
HTC Desire not?
dose it work on moto defy
dose it support Moto Me 811
What about the thunderbolt how ling before it works with this phone, also wi this void the warranty with HTC or Verizon
What about the thunderbolt how ling before it works with this phone, also wi this void the warranty with HTC or Verizon
Works on Samsung Galaxy 5 GT- I5503
hope it works for the EVO
hey..will it work on my galaxy mini s5570 2.3.3 gingerbread??..please help…!!!
it didn’t work in my xperia x10 mini 2.1 =(( why? can someone help me?
Does this work on the samsung infuse
will it work on my xperia x8?????? pls tell plss
Recently I updated my Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5503 to Froyo, now it is showing I5500L.. and I’m unable to Execute UniversalRoot file now.. it is showing Error in parsing the file.. what to do?
Months of research…nervous but excited to achieve super user status !!!!!! I have a Kyocera Zio….Universal Androot super simple & easily reversable !
It worked for my Zio, also what am I supposed to do with it now?
Would it work with galxy s2??
does it work on droid eris?
Does it work for galax prevail?
Does it work for the Samsung admire
Does it work for HTC Merge on us cellular
Did not work on hero 2.1 update 1.
I wanna root program for my device htc desire hd can any one help me plzzz
Not work on Marvell base chip !
if you consider to buy smartphone/tablet make sure about the Chip inside. Marvell can’t root !
I want the rabbit picture.send it to me please. x x x x
pls i hve a vodafone webbox and is a android device i want to know if i can dwonload more apps and games if possible hw can i do it.thanks you
Karbonn A1 Android is not listed above Dumbo’s! It can also be imlemented!!
I wonder if it works on a pantech 8000
Want to root my samsung galaxy s but idk how any ideas
What model # is it?