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

[mjam86]

*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.

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 V. 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!

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!

Think you're ready? The file is attached to 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)

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

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simply amazing nothing else i tried would take and i was so nervous to try this. i've bricked 3 opt. v's trying to root it with other methods, something always went wrong (i'm probably just an idiot) BUT this worked in less than 5 min one click and it's done android 2.2.1 froyo on optimus v from v-mobile rooted success!!! thank you so much, pure genius!!!

 

[srwusaf]

Much Thanks

Just wanted to thank all of the devs for their time in addition to sharing their hard earned knowledge.

Cheers (holding up a Jack and Coke!)
Sam

 

[alphajapwolf]

Thank you

 

[tpir72]

Sorry to be so cheesy but I need one post to even view the attachment.

 

[Kilikizaro]

perfect, worked for me and I just bought the phone a few days ago

 

[kevin7780]

Thanks

 

[markusf21]

Gonna try this soon. Let you know how it turns out.

 

[pre]

Just rooted my warranty replacement OV with Gingersnap. Outside of the tedious .NET installation, the processing was smooth as can be. Thanks to the developers!

 

[markusf21]

Worked like a charm. Had to download from a different source. I don't know the pass for your ftp. Other that that no problems. Thanks

 

[drewwalton19216801]

Worked like a charm. Had to download from a different source. I don't know the pass for your ftp. Other that that no problems. Thanks

That's because I was being dumb and linked to the FTP server, which as you noticed won't work. Link fixed now, enjoy!

 

[Rijaak]

Where can I find GTK+ 2.5.10

 

[drewwalton19216801]

Where can I find GTK+ 2.5.10

What distribution of Linux are you running (e.g. Ubuntu 11.04, Slackware 11)?

 

[cmon3y]

ok i rooted my samsung charge version 2.2.1 baseband verson EE4...am i able to put gingersnap on it??if so how..keep in mind im totally new to this so it has to be explined in ENGLISH..lol

 

[drewwalton19216801]

ok i rooted my samsung charge version 2.2.1 baseband verson EE4...am i able to put gingersnap on it??if so how..keep in mind im totally new to this so it has to be explined in ENGLISH..lol

Gingersnap is a root utility and is run from your computer. If you are already rooted you do not need Gingersnap for anything.

 

[cmon3y]

Gingersnap is a root utility and is run from your computer. If you are already rooted you do not need Gingersnap for anything.

is it the same thing with gingerbreak?

 

[drewwalton19216801]

is it the same thing with gingerbreak?

Gingersnap is a root utility, gingerbreak is a root exploit that Gingersnap uses internally. If you are already rooted, you do not need either.

 

[xoomman]

Cant wait to see the amazing things my xoom will do now!

 

[xoomman]

:-$ Where is the link

 

[xoomman]

where is the link

 

[cmon3y]

Gingersnap is a root utility, gingerbreak is a root exploit that Gingersnap uses internally. If you are already rooted, you do not need either.

thanks