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

[Tman1392]

thanks man.

 

[OmeGa98049]

gonna give it a shot

will try and post results in 30-ish

 

[ikc]

Thank you.

 

[o00kool]

thanks

 

[robman375]

hope this works

 

[jittler]

ahhh piss.

 

[UpgradeSolution]

[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.[/WARN]

[INFO]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![/INFO]

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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thanks

 

[DJAscendance]

Thanks!

 

[jonsmanaquin]

thanks

 

[wolfboy92020]

awsome!! quick and painless

 

[kurtis.c]

Thanks a lot!

 

[tjnoel2]

Worked like a charm!

Just rooted my wifes Optimus! She was so glad to get her Wireless Tether back. Thanks for the work you guys have put into this.

 

[pabs]

Im about to do the big jump, it really sounds so simple, I will post my outcome. thanks

 

[flip69zz]

awsome thanx

 

[lymlamb]

will try this now

 

[jameshill#AC]

gr8

 

[markcox87]

attempting

 

[alderjones]

thanxz for the instructions!!

 

[superdavy89]

awesome!

 

[collaborationist]

thanks for your work on this. Much appreciated!