[mauike]

Directions: (Assuming you followed preparations from Post #2)

Download DSChargeRoot.zip:


With your phone in debugging mode set to stay awake
1. Extract downloaded DSChargeRoot.zip file directly to your C:\ Drive




2. Now go to your start button on your menu bar,in the run field or search field depending on your version of windows, type CMD and hit enter. The command box will present itself. From here on out just copy and paste the commands i will provide below. To paste in the command box you must right click on the mouse and select paste. Do not paste BOLD text below those are just for info.

Commands are as follows:

cd C:\DSChargeRoot 

adb devices

It will state
"List of devices attached
I500******* device"
If you dont see this you are not connected

adb push su /data/local/su
adb push Superuser.apk /data/local/Superuser.apk
adb push GingerBreak /data/local/GingerBreak
adb push com.sh /data/local/com.sh
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/su
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/GingerBreak
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/com.sh
adb shell

The adb shell command will not put you in the phones internal command terminal. This is represented with "$" prompt. You will now execute the GingerBreak exploit. This make take serveral minutes.

/data/local/GingerBreak

After entering the above command Gingerbreak will do its thing. A successful exploit will end with this,"[!] dance forever my only one"
If it ends in anything else or if it hangs for more than 5 minutes pull your battery and attempt to root again.
After exploit is complete you will have a command prompt that looks like this "#". That represents root access. You will now excute shell script then reboot your phone.

/data/local/com.sh
exit
exit
adb reboot

Your phone will now reboot. Congrats Enjoy your rooted device
[TIP] check app drawer to see if superuser app is installed,if it is you are rooted[/TIP]

After running gingersnap phone does not reboot nor does it show with <adb devices>?
It does list <100072294a44 offline> though.

[deadpenguins]

I'm confused as to why so many people are still posting for this root method, especially in July. With EE4 update out, this method is obsolete since it will only work for ED1. It's also way more complex than the existing root methods for EE4. What gives?

[tokan.one]

Everytime I run GingerBreak on my Macbook Pro, I get this error:
[*] vold: 2392 GOT start: 0x000162e8 GOT end: 0x00016328

Any way to stop this and finish rooting my Charge?

[zagoric]

I'm confused as to why so many people are still posting for this root method, especially in July. With EE4 update out, this method is obsolete since it will only work for ED1. It's also way more complex than the existing root methods for EE4. What gives?

Can you point to newer easier methods? Also, I'm not sure which baseband I am running. My phone says "i510.06 V.EE4" and also "SCH-I510.EE1" so am I running EE4 or EE1?

Sorry for the noob questions.

[michaelschiffer]

[WARN]Gingersnap (along with all other Android modifications) is experimental software and while I have made this as safe as possible, differences in operating environments and natural disasters can cause your device to become unusable. Please make sure you understand this important fact before downloading.

Disclaimer: Neither myself, Android Central or any other member of Android Central are responsible for any disasters that occur as a result of any hack or modification you perform on your device. Your use of this application is at your own risk![/WARN]


With that out of the way, I'd like to introduce you to the Gingersnap Root Utility. Gingersnap is a one-click root utility, much like SuperOneClick or Universal Androot.

The nitty gritty: Gingersnap uses a modified version of the famous to automatically root your Android-powered device and installs the necessary files to maintain a permanent root status.

Pre-use Requirements:
1) You need the . Not the Client Profile, the full .NET 4 Framework.
2) For some reason you need the redistributable installed. Don't ask me why.
3) You need proper drivers for the your phone. Your video card doesn't work without drivers and neither will your phone.
4) Before running this Utility please make sure your phone is in debugging mode

Instructions:

• Download and unzip Gingersnap-V1.2.zip to anyplace on your computer
• Connect your phone to computer in debugging mode
• Open Gingersnap-V1.2 folder
• Double click Gingersnap applications icon
  
• press GO , sit back and relax

Credits:
Gingersnap Utility: drewwalton19216801
GingerBreak exploit:
Autoroot shell script (com.sh): Droidxcon, YAY ME!
MAJOR thanks to jondevere for being drewwalton19216801's personal guinea pig!

Think you're ready? The file is attached to this post.

Source Code:
The modified GingerBreak source code is attached to this post. The filename is gingerbreak-mod-gs-src.zip

how long does step 2 take, when you click go on the gingersnap root utility, it said that there was a problem and if i hit continue that it will continue anyway, i hit continue and nothing seems to be happening

[Zarky22]

k im not too much of a noob but got some issues...
tried the auto "GingerBreak" 20 min later laptop freezes while program runs at 100% on 4 cores..
did this 5 times then i tried the copy/paste method

FirmWare = 2.2.1
Baseband version
i510.06 V.EE4
SCH-I510.EE1
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
se.infra*SEI-07#1
Build number
SCH-I510.EE4

this is a copy from CMD/PS. I tried this 5 times and it never gets to the end and i dont get the "#"


Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Dragonling>cd C:\DSChargeRoot

C:\DSChargeRoot>
C:\DSChargeRoot>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
1000328f47ef device


C:\DSChargeRoot>adb push su /data/local/su
74 KB/s (26336 bytes in 0.343s)

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb push Superuser.apk /data/local/Superuser.apk
230 KB/s (140049 bytes in 0.592s)

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb push GingerBreak /data/local/GingerBreak
263 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.062s)

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb push com.sh /data/local/com.sh
7 KB/s (225 bytes in 0.031s)

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/su

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/GingerBreak

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/com.sh

C:\DSChargeRoot>adb shell
$ /data/local/GingerBreak
/data/local/GingerBreak

[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi

[**] donate to7-4-3-C if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!

[+] Detected Froyo!
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 264 (33 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x000162e8
[+] Using device /devices/platform/s3c-sdhci.2/mmc_host/mmc2[*] vold: 0000 GOT start: 0x000162e8 GOT end: 0x00016328



hope this helps the debuggers

[kejaoster]

Hi,

I can't seem to get past the first set of code. Can you help? this is my first time rooting a phone.


Kevins-MacBook:~ kevin$ cd ..
Kevins-MacBook:Users kevin$ cd ..
Kevins-MacBook:/ kevin$ cd and*
-bash: cd: and*: No such file or directory
Kevins-MacBook:/ kevin$ cd tools
-bash: cd: tools: No such file or directory
Kevins-MacBook:/ kevin$ ./adb devices
-bash: ./adb: No such file or directory
Kevins-MacBook:/ kevin$

[Chris2183]

Hi,

I can't seem to get past the first set of code. Can you help? this is my first time rooting a phone.

The Gingersnap method no longer works. You need to use Heimdall for flashing your phone using a Mac

[jwitkowski85]

I have a droid charge and i tried both of these root options and neither work. can you please please please help me root my phone. my email is sk8er420311 (remove this for my email cuz they wont let me post it) @ gmail.com. i really want my phone rooted and i cant find one that works thank you so much! my name is Jeff by the way

[jwitkowski85]

mine does the exact same thing please fix or tell me how to fix

[joshiwu420]

WOw so if the device isnt listed then itt isnt found. How do I make it found? I followed your directions TO THE T.

[jmdarrah]

The title says that this will work on a Mac. I may be an *****, but none of the downloads will open as functional programs on my Mac. Any help?

Thanks

[ztkryan]

WOw so if the device isnt listed then itt isnt found. How do I make it found? I followed your directions TO THE T.

Gingerbreak does not work on the latest version of gingerbread (which the charge has) try this method to get root.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/dro...arge-ep4d.html

[Ohleo]

Using a MAC and I am stuck at this in the terminal (for a long time) when it starts to run the root process. This is what is displayed in the terminal
[*] vold: 0074 GOT start: 0x000183b0 GOT end: 0x000183f0

[Ohleo]

Last login: Sun Feb 5 19:01:53 on ttys000
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:~ Ohleo$ cd ..
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:Users Ohleo$ cd ..
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:/ Ohleo$ cd and*
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:android-sdk-mac_x86DSC Ohleo$ cd and*
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:android-sdk-mac_x86 Ohleo$ cd tools
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
3034983B567700EC device

Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb push su /data/local/su
422 KB/s (26336 bytes in 0.060s)
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb push Superuser.apk /data/local/Superuser.apk
122 KB/s (140049 bytes in 1.118s)
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb push GingerBreak /data/local/GingerBreak
308 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.053s)
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb push com.sh /data/local/com.sh
4 KB/s (222 bytes in 0.046s)
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/su
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/GingerBreak
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/com.sh
Blairs-MacBook-Pro:tools Ohleo$ ./adb shell
$ /data/local/GingerBreak

[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi

[**] donate to if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!

[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found system: 0xafd17f01 strcmp: 0xafd37b85
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x000183b0
[+] Using device /devices/platform/s3c-sdhci.2/mmc_host/mmc2[*] vold: 0074 GOT start: 0x000183b0 GOT end: 0x000183f0





And that's it. I have done a battery pull numerous times and even rebooted my mac. It sits here forever :{

Help, if you can. Thanks

[gcook7]

It all seemed to go well getting the information entered in the command prompt, however I don't think I have accomplished what I should have. Please see the attached code to see what I ended up with and let me know what I need to do differently please.
c:\DSChargeRoot>adb shell
$ /data/local/GingerBreak
/data/local/GingerBreak

[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi

[**] donate to if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!

[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found system: 0xafd17ed1 strcmp: 0xafd37bc1
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x000183b0
[+] Using device /devices/platform/s3c-sdhci.2/mmc_host/mmc2[*] vold: 0074 GOT start: 0x000183b0 GOT end: 0x000183f0

[200200444]

how long should it take to steal the gingers soul

[techywannabe]

_my_ build number ends in "FP1" !?!?!
now what?

[holhat]

Post #1 = Index
Post #2 = FAQ
Post #3 = GingerSnap One click root (Retired Semi Auto root)
Post #4 = ADB rooting (Beginner-Intermediate)
Post #5 = How to root using a Mac (Beginner-Intermediate)
Post #6 = Removing apps once rooted (Coming soon)
Post #7 = How to Unroot
Post #8 = Credits

[warn]The methodS of rooting your Android device as described in the article herein is solely for enthusiasts and not for the faint of heart.

Android Central, Android Police, Team AndIRC and myself disclaim all liability for any harm that may befall your device, including, but not limited to: bricked phones, voided manufacturer warranties, exploding batteries, etc.

THESE METHODS ONLY WORK FOR ED1 BUILD, ANYTHING BEYOND THAT REQUIRE A CUSTOM KERNEL THAT INCLUDES ROOT

[/warn]

what about for FPI builds?

[holhat]

what about for FPI builds?

[Junebugapril]

Should I even bother trying to root my Droid Charge using a Mac?
This will be my first time rooting a phone; I'm getting the feeling that Mac's not the way to go with this

[vicharding]

I have tried this root, and got no where with it. I have a build of SCH-1510.FP5. Any suggestions on how to do a root for this build?

[urmonator]

Hey there, been trying to root my old Charge with the methods found at the beginning of the thread.
I have .Net Framework 4 and C++ 2008 Redis. installed.
I am running Windows 8 x64
I have downloaded all of the samsung driver updates
I have downloaded the Gingersnap.zip file and unzipped it to my desktop, plugged in my phone in Debugging mode, and ran the Gingersnap utility from the unzipped file.
It just sits on "Stealing the ginger's soul..." (lol) and has been for about 15 minutes.
My phones info is as follows:
Hardware: i510.06
Firmware: 2.3.6
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-FP5
Build: SCHI510.FP5

Is it supposed to take this long? Or am I doing something wrong? Any help would be fantastic!

PS I am a self-proclaimed computer-nerd, but rooting phones is new to me. Sorry for any newb-speak that occurs.

Thanks,
urmonator

[Zachary Straub]

I've managed to get to this point, but in CMP after the $ prompt shows, I'll enter "/data/local/GingerBreak" and it responds "/data/local/GingerBreak: not found"

...any advice?