Universal Androot
Universal Androot by Shaka Huang is a universal 1-tap rooting application for many Android OS devices.
This application utilizes the common Android "exploid" to unlock root access for the user. This is our prefered method of rooting devices (when supported) here at Android Super User. In our experience, there is no harm in attempting to use Universal Androot on your device even if it can't root it. We at Android Super User are hosting our own download mirror of Universal Androot for speed and reliability.
Click here to download UniversalAndroot.apk
Directions:
- Copy UniversalAndroot.apk to your phone's SD Card.
- Find and install UniversalAndroot.apk (we suggest using Astro File Manager)
- After installing, run Universal Androot.
- Tap the "Root :-)" button to root your phone!
- If successful, you will see "Woot ! Your device is rooted !" on the screen!
- To finalize the rooting process, turn your phone off and back on.
- You now have root access!
We are currently looking for users to test Universal Androot device compatibility. In our experience, unsuccessfully attempting to root a device with Universal Androot does not have any adverse effects. If the application cannot write to the folder it is attempting to use for the exploit, it simply notifies you that your device cannot be rooted. Please let us know if Universal Androot worked to root your device and include the device type and Android version in the comments below! (ie: Worked on Motorola Droid running Android v2.1)
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August 11th, 2010 - 17:01
FRG01B – it worked beautifully
August 17th, 2010 - 03:09
hey can you help me …cant seem to root my droid 2.2 version . evry thing i tried it wont work .
August 14th, 2010 - 18:51
Running Android 2.2 on Motorola Droid. Rooted phone using Universal Androot without any issue.
August 17th, 2010 - 03:07
did not work for the android 2.2 …kept reading file error . can you help
August 17th, 2010 - 15:53
Android 2.2 on which device, erik? Motorola Droid, Nexus One, HTC Evo 4G?
August 17th, 2010 - 19:02
Anyone tested on Droid 2 2.2?
August 17th, 2010 - 20:41
@makickal: Yes, I have. It works.
August 17th, 2010 - 23:03
Can someone tell me exactly how to install this? I don’t see the .apk file in the folder.
August 17th, 2010 - 23:42
The download itself is a .apk file… if you’re getting a different extension for some reason, simply rename it to .apk and put it on your phone.
August 17th, 2010 - 21:25
Woot!
Worked for a freshly froyo 2.2 build number frg01b updated motorola droid. Tested by opening a terminal emulator app, typing su- where I was asked whether I wanted to grant the terminal program superuser properties.
Woot!
August 18th, 2010 - 15:57
Got it to work. Thanks you all.
droid 2.2 frg01b
Feels like a new phone after some adjustments.
August 20th, 2010 - 16:38
It works on my Moto Droid running Froyo 2.2 FRG22!! :o)
AND….. I also successfully rooted my Devour running Donut 1.6.
This app seems to make an easy task of rooting.
The bummer for my Devour though, is there’s not much you can do after rooting it just yet. Although I found a free overclocking widget on the market that was compatible… and “Android Mate” runs just fine as well.
Now it’s just a matter of “wait & see” if any custom ROMs are developed for the Devour.
Overall, I give Universal Androot FULL STARS on whatever scale you prefer.
August 22nd, 2010 - 11:33
Rooted Moto Droid running OTA Froyo 2.2
August 22nd, 2010 - 16:55
If anyone knows anything about rom manager hit me up.
August 27th, 2010 - 13:45
Didn’t work on Moto Droid 1 using latest 2.2 Update.
Said, Failed
September 2nd, 2010 - 00:37
It worked for me. How did u install it?
August 29th, 2010 - 14:11
Didn´t work in a Samsung Galaxy Spica with 2.1… is there any solution…?
Thanks
September 1st, 2010 - 22:02
Unfortunately doesn’t work on Moto Droid running Froyo FRG22D. Please, oh please get us a fix!
September 8th, 2010 - 12:09
Failed on Samsung Epic 4G
September 9th, 2010 - 13:31
No Go on Moto Droid FRG22D.
September 11th, 2010 - 16:35
Am on HTC Incredible with OTA upgrade to 2.2 and failed :( … Patch or HTC Incredible download coming anytime soon? WOULD PAY! …Hate the crap-ware like City ID!
September 13th, 2010 - 14:06
Kidster P: You should try unrEVOked, I believe it’s working for Froyo on almost all HTC devices! http://www.unrevoked.com
September 14th, 2010 - 23:05
I rooted, but now it won’t unroot. I am running the 2.2 Android software and it stopped working properly after the latest update. It won’t redo the root either. I haven’t factory reset yet am hoping I don’t have to go through the hassle.
September 16th, 2010 - 12:46
Julie: Did you install the latest OTA update from Verizon? This would remove root access and cause Universal Androot not to function correctly. It wont let you root OR unroot, because it no longer has access to the exploit it used in the previous version… Essentially you don’t have root access and can’t get it with a 1-tap rooting method… sorry :(
September 21st, 2010 - 13:46
Will you guys be makeing 1 click apk four 22d would like two use plese let me know.
September 28th, 2010 - 07:18
If needing someone to test out beta versions for HTC ECO 4G from Sprint with 2.2 would be more then happy to test and help get a working version for the Sprint HTC EVO 4G
September 30th, 2010 - 05:17
Worked on T-Mobile Mytouch 3G Fender Limited Edition on Android 1.6
September 30th, 2010 - 05:30
T-Mobile Mytouch 3G Kernel update for wireless tethering: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549755
October 1st, 2010 - 20:10
I have Droid 2.2. I tried your rooting process but it didn’t work. It came up with froyo not supported. What should I do
October 3rd, 2010 - 03:45
Worked perfectly on LG GT540f running Android 1.6
October 7th, 2010 - 22:55
This is a test by verizon That’s why You get stuck like chuck after an update