Gingersnap Root Utility (one-click ROOT!!!) Multi-Platform

[jims2321]

thanks

 

[Delano]

cool thanks

 

[magnum85]

I just rooted my wife's LG optimus s with this and it worked perfectly.

 

[TheGoose]

Im not sure how this works

 

[tjmonreal2010]

how do i download?

 

[jfrisina04]

thanks for the information

*TESTING TESTING TESTING TESTING TESTING TESTING TESTING*

WARNING

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!

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 GingerBreak exploit to automatically root your Android-powered device and installs the necessary files to maintain a permanent root status.

For Windows

Pre-use Requirements: 1) You need the .NET 4 Framework. Not the Client Profile, the full .NET 4 Framework. 2) For some reason you need the Visual C++ 2008 redistributable installed. Don't ask me why. 3) You need proper drivers for the LG Optimus S. Your video card doesn't work without drivers and neither will your phone. 4) Your device needs to have USB debugging enabled. 5) Gingersnap should be used ONLY on a fresh reboot of your device. If you don't know what this means, reboot your phone before using this utility! Download: The filename is Gingersnap-V1.2.1.zip, which is attached to the bottom of this post. Changelog: Gingersnap V1.2 -- Initial release (05-19-2011) Gingersnap V1.2.1 -- Superuser.apk now installed to /data/app to allow future removals (05-21-2011) Gingersnap V1.3 -- COMING SOON

For Linux

Pre-use Requirements: 1) You need GTK+ 2.5.10 or later 2) Your device needs to have USB debugging enabled. 3) Gingersnap should be used ONLY on a fresh reboot of your device. If you don't know what this means, reboot your phone before using this utility! Download: Download Here Changelog: Gingersnap V1.2 -- Initial release (05-19-2011) Gingersnap V1.2.1 -- Superuser.apk now installed to /data/app to allow future removals (05-21-2011) Gingersnap V1.3 -- Added unroot option, root process cleans up better (05-24-2011)

For Mac OS X

COMING SOON

Credits:
Gingersnap Utility: Me
GingerBreak exploit: C-Skills (Sebastian)
Autoroot shell script (com.sh): Droidxcon
MAJOR thanks to jondevere for being my personal guinea pig!

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

Donations:


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[copoutec]

what next

Got root and checked it with an app called root checker. Should I install Titanium backup and do that first, before I do the recovery and rom. also I just installed java jdk and android sdk, so i should be ready to continue onto the next steps. is that correct? Thanks

 

[bacardihayes]

one clickers

Well, I'll be attempting this feat soon with my free optimus s....i got it on upgrade....i'll tell yall if it worked ....clean boot right.....k.....tell you if it works.:'-\:-!:-$:-$:-$

 

[Amunz0r]

cool

 

[spaztecho]

thanks

 

[gulfwardoc]

thank you

 

[hassaneutral]

Just wanted to give a thanks to drewwalton19216801 even though I haven't used the program yet. Hope my attempt to flash the phone to Cricket afterwards works too.

 

[rballen85]

Thanks for this!

 

[shagahoe]

ill try

a bit of a noob but wth

 

[mxg744]

thanks

thanks worked great on new Sprint LG Optimus S I just got

 

[jaguar4002]

Thaanks

 

[dominic87]

beautiful

 

[RootService]

thank you,you really saved my day

 

[United19]

Gonna try

 

[badponchooutdoors]

Thanks! Makes it easy for lazy people like me heh!