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#1 djrbliss

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:25 PM

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As promised, this post describes how to root the Droid Bionic Jelly Bean build. It should also work on the XT910 Jelly Bean build, but this hasn't been tested yet. Fortunately for Bionic and XT910 owners, I was able to modify Motoshare, which was originally created for the Atrix HD, to work for these devices. My plans to stop looking for new Motorola exploits have not changed at this time, so don't read into this too much.

The exploit requires setting up a special Samba share and mounting this share on your phone using the Files app. I apologize that this process may seem involved for some of you, and request that members of this community help each other out if some of you are having problems completing the procedure. I'm not able to provide individual tech support to every user who wants to root this phone.

 
A Windows version of this exploit is not possible for technical reasons. Please don't waste anyone's time by asking about a Windows version.
 
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The following instructions require a working Linux installation. The following instructions are for Ubuntu. If you don't want to install Ubuntu permanently on your machine, I suggest using a LiveCD installation. Instructions on setting this up are described here:

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A 32-bit distribution is recommended.
 
Once you're booted into Ubuntu, open a terminal.
 
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Create a new directory for your Samba share:


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Next, install the samba package:


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Edit the configuration file for samba:


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Add the following lines to the end of the configuration file and save your changes:


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Close the text editor once you've saved your changes.

Next, create a user for the Samba share by typing in the terminal:


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Set a password for the new user. Remember this password:


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Provide a password here and press enter. You won't see the characters you're typing, so be careful.

Next, set a password on the share. Use the same password you just provided:


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Type the password you created before and press enter.

Next, restart the Samba server:


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Finally, download and prepare the required files to the Samba share:


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At this point, you'll need to know the IP address of your Linux host, which you can get by running "ifconfig" from your terminal (it should be of the form "192.168.x.x").

Next, move over to your Android device. Ensure you have enabled USB Debugging Mode (under Settings -> Development Settings). Ensure your device is connected via Wifi.

Open the "Files" app, and select "Remote storage". Click "Add storage", and fill in fields as follows:


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At this point, the phone will mount your Linux share. To complete the process, plug in your phone via USB to your Linux machine, and type the following in your Linux terminal:


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Follow the instructions in the exploit. Congratulations, enjoy your rooted device.
 
I can't stress this enough: I can't provide individualized tech support for everyone on this forum. Please help each other.
 
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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:29 PM

Thank you dan! You come to the rescue again. You deserve every donation you get!

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:33 PM

Thanks SOOOOOO much Dan! Well deserved donation sent!


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:46 PM

I have been through this method and Livinginkaos knows it, as well, so, we will try to provide as much help as we can.  John Galt will try to create an image that's pre-set up so that it'll be easier for those who aren't familiar with Linux.  That may take some time, though, so, doing it yourself is the way to go if you can.


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:47 PM

Thank you Dan!

You have earned it! Paid the man!! more than I pledged!


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:47 PM

Thank you DAN !!!  I think you'll feel the love from this Bionic community - it's gotta be the best around !

 

Sent $112 - a little more than my pledge.

 

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 01:59 PM

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:03 PM

Thank you Dan not just for this, but every exploit you've given us. Your work is absolutely amazing! This makes me feel more comfortable knowing if I ever have to FDR I can still get root back.

 


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:06 PM

Thanks Dan!!!!!!! Donation sent!!!!



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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:09 PM

Thank you Dan, pledge amount of $10 just sent.



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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:09 PM

Thank you dan sooooo much.

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:11 PM

Donation sent. You are AWESOME!

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:11 PM

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:12 PM

Thank you soooo much  for doing this again! I didn't loose root on my backup Bionic,but knowing that things can happen,even if you go through the correct protection safeguards, yeah..didn't want to risk it on my main.Having you save the Bionic...when it's basically EOL...there really aren't enough words to express just how thankful myself and the Bionic community are! I know things have changed dramatically with getting these exploits to work over the last year + and having a RAZR, and 2 Bionics all I can say is thank you very much for your work! Without root,.. we'd have boring,non tapped phones the way The powers that be think we should have!


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:13 PM

Dan,

 

Thank you for doing this everyone in the Bionic community is very Thankful!

 

you to SamuriHL ;-)



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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:13 PM

Thank you! $20 pledge sent!<br /><br />Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:15 PM

$25 sent your way Dan, thanks again!

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:16 PM

Pledge fulfilled!

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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:19 PM

I have been through this method and Livinginkaos knows it, as well, so, we will try to provide as much help as we can.  John Galt will try to create an image that's pre-set up so that it'll be easier for those who aren't familiar with Linux.  That may take some time, though, so, doing it yourself is the way to go if you can.

Question: Do we need to run the chmod 755 run.sh as sudo? Will we get a permission denied?


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Posted 22 April 2013 - 02:19 PM

Sweeeeet! Thanks Dan, my $20 donation has been sent!

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