[ADB Shell] β [Push v7zip archive] β [Extract with 7za] β [Run root.sh]
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βΌ
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β Check kernel release & β
β CPU architecture β
βββββββββββββ¬ββββββββββββββ
β
βΌ
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β Execute exploit binary β
β (zergRush by default) β
βββββββββββββ¬ββββββββββββββ
β
βΌ
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β Remount /system as rw β
β Install su + BusyBox β
βββββββββββββ¬ββββββββββββββ
β
βΌ
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β Reboot device β Rooted β
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Q: Does this work on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich?
A: No. This is strictly for Gingerbread (2.3.x). For ICS, use βTowelrootβ or βFramaroot.β
Q: I extracted the 7z file, but Run_Me.bat opens and closes instantly.
A: You are missing adb.exe or the runtime libraries. Install the latest Android Platform Tools and copy adb.exe into the same folder as the v7zip script. universal gb root v7zip updated
Q: Can I use this on a Mac?
A: Not natively. The .bat script is Windows-specific. You can run it via a Windows virtual machine or manually push the exploit files using terminal commands (advanced users only). [ADB Shell] β [Push v7zip archive] β [Extract
Q: Will this trip KNOX on my old Samsung?
A: Samsung Galaxy devices from the Gingerbread era do not have KNOX. You are safe. Q: Does this work on Android 4
Have a success story or a failure with the Universal GB Root v7zip? Leave your feedback in the XDA thread linked below.
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