How to Root Any Android Phone Using Unlock Root

Rooting an Android phone used to be an esoteric practice reserved only for the tech-savvy. Those days are long gone. With Android gaining more world-wide popularity, users of Android devices have also learned the tricks of the trade. Thanks to the hard work of coders, modders, hackers, and developers in the diverse Android community, rooting almost any Android device these days have become nothing more than a simple download, followed by running a program, and finally, clicking on one button. In short, rooting has become easier to do these days.

There used to be as many rooting methods as there are Android devices. But, with a tool such as Unlock Root, users no longer need to sift through forums, tutorial pages, and online guides just to find a rooting solution that works on their devices.

Unlock Root is a tool that can successfully root and unlock not just one or a handful of Android devices from the same manufacturer but many from different manufacturers. Currently, Unlock Root can root about 250 different handsets from major handset manufacturers such as HTC, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Asus, Acer, Huawei, Dell, and Samsung, as well as from other less-known manufacturers.

With Unlock Root, first-time rooters no longer need to worry much about bricking their devices. The tool is safe and easy to use. Android 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 are currently supported. Support for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is also fast gaining ground. So, whether you have an entry-level phone or a high-end phone such as the Galaxy S2, Unlock Root most likely will be able to root and unlock it.

If you’re eager to root and unlock your Android device using an easy and safe tool, try Unlock Root and follow the instructions in this guide.

Requirements and Reminders

Unlock Root works only on Windows computers. You will need a computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP.
Install the USB drivers for your device before you use Unlock Root. You can usually download the drivers from your device manufacturer’s website. Or, if you received a driver CD together with your device, install the drivers using the installer on the CD.

Instructions

Download the Unlock Root software. Get it straight from the developer’s website.
Enable USB Debugging mode on your device. You can do this by going to Settings > Applications > Development on your device.
Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
Run “UnlockRoot.exe”. Wait for your handset to be automatically detected.
Choose your device from the list of autodetected devices.
Click the Root button to start the rooting process.
Wait for it to complete the installation, after which you’ll be greeted with a message saying your device has been successfully rooted.
After the rooting process, simply reboot your device for the changes to take effect.

Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your device. You can check whether or not you have root access by locating the Superuser app on your device or installing an app that requires root access.

Comments

AppleFUD

That’s great.

I do have to give it to webOS for having a dead simple root process built in. One would think Google would have done so from the start but I think they really want to leave the power with the OEMs & carriers.

The funny thing is, all this rooting proves that we are still stuck with the need to have a PC–until I’m able to do whatever I want with my Android device without needing a PC to do it, Windows/MS will continue to dominate the world. So, if Google really wants to break the OS monopoly they really need to look into making Android truly independent of needing any other device/computer to do whatever you need to do to your Android device.
- Mikonasu
  
  Can this harm your phone?
  I got pantech siriusa is06
Brown

Failed to get shell:

Samsung-SGH-I777
Android 2.3.6
Kernel 2.6.35.7
Mpaxaloss

Failed to get shell:
huawei 8650
eMcE

If this failed, just use app: z4root :)
- Mashad
  
  Z4root put a virus on my phone!!!!!
Ervis Zeqo

did not root my G2 2.3.3
it asked to reboot but when it comes up i dont have root access like it says i will
- Chandrahasreddy8
  
  I have a HTC G2, it says “root sucessfull” but i dont find any root acsess nor any app which says “superuser”
  Please help, i have shifted to android from iphone recently and do not know anything about it. :’((
  Someone please help. :(
  - Julian is the man
    
    well i have a Samsung galaxy mini, and it worked perfectly. if yo’re trying to free up internal memory, i recommend you get app 2 sd (ROOT) as this will connect to superuser and grant you the rooting access! hope this helped!
Dhd user

Tried using it on my desire HD. Whole process went smoothly with no errors but after reboot my phone had not been rooted. Any ideas?
http://www.facebook.com/arif.786k Arif Khan

yeahhhh.
i’ve successfully rooted my LG optimus one P500.
http://www.facebook.com/mfucella Michael David Fucella

also failed to get shell
HTC Tattoo
Android 1.6
None

Downloaded and tried installing. McAffee said it detected a Trojan and will not install to my computer….
- Chance.
  
  So it has a virus?
  Great.
anon2232

Lulz doesn’t work, what’d be a clue it’s been actually rooted?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Kenneth-Scrues/610537520 Kenneth Scrues

This is quite the interesting article. I have the Velocity cruz tablet R101. It does not have the usb device but it does have a SD card. How can a beginner like me use this to get access to the market? They limit books only to Borders but not to barnes and noble, kindle, or audible .com! Really? Seriously?
- Willhe3rd
  
  download the market .apk (search Google for it) to your computer and move it to your sd card. when you open it with your phone it should install
Parkblu

Help please! I must have the only unrootable phone left: no rooting method will _recognise_ my phone (unlocked SE x10i, running GB). Loaded more adb drivers than I drank beers in my life, from SE PC companion to xda-posted ones, nothing. “Device not found” “no device attached” etc. As a newbie, I’m at my wit’s end. Any ideas, anyone? Please?
- Debugster
  
  Yeah bud go to (root authority) on your PC , then hook up your cell to your PC using a USB cord, once devise is connected to PC click the root button,and it will tdll u successfully rooted,then shut down cell ,UN hook USB ,thdn reboot and your phone will finnaly be rooted lol
Meetfamily Mine

It’s not rooting
He4dsp1n

Samsung Galaxy S2 – now officially rooted… :)
- bob
  
  shut the fuck up
http://www.facebook.com/Kemazu Clifton Martin

How do you unlock the sim of a HTC EVO without rooting?
walt

have a galaxy prevail but it doesn’t find my devise when im trying to root it any have any suggestions???
Collin Cutting

Failed to get shell root samsung captivate 2.3.5
cassie

Whats the catch? does this cost money?
Dumisoft

failed to get shell.
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
yash

My chinese droid reads nte G98 but not able to find application tag in the settings menu hence unable to switch on the usb debugging mode. Kindly help.
SFADIFADIFIAI

do you have to restore ur phone to root it ?
Soodist7

wow super awsome!! thank you guys
zync z999 running on froyo ..mwaahh
Fandi1770

Hi, can this root my HTC Sensation XE ICS4.0.3?
- jogogoxjodajasjd
  
  has anyone answered that question for you yet because im trying to find out the exact same thing
  - Fandi1770
    
    Nope. I didn’t get any answers to it yet. Anyone…?
Sudh

can htc explorer also be rooted? pls rply fast if anybody knows.
NewGramma

Is there a solution like this for a Verizon Motorola Barrage V860?
NewGramma

Also, is this (http://unlock4moto.com/unlock/Motorola/V860_Barrage/) a worthless waste of money and perhaps a scam?
iEdwardB

LG Optimus Chic now rooted! :DDD Thank you!!!
- Shaylin
  
  did it delet anything?!?!? :)
P2k_carmad

not able to root htc explorer. pl help
K T Rao

hi, for motorola XT800 this app not working……………..
tafanimation.webs.com

unlockroot is done on Experia x8 (partioned sd card)
http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm
Thaks

in some aplication they ask for busybox
http://www.edisk.eu/download/31319/busybox.apk_1.11MB.html
Amberle3

Did not work for mine – using a Cube U9GT2
Mirror

Fail to root.. Galaxy s2
parviz

Please help me to root my “samsung galaxy tablet 7 inch sprint” model:sph-p100
please send me enail to “khomeini12@yahoo.com”
Jjtarantino78

Does anyone know if this will root the tmobile HTC G2? And how to do it? I’ve tried other methods but none seem to work.
Android 2.3

Failed to get shell root Samsung Galaxy Gio (GT-S5660) with Android 2.3 : (
- Stephen Korel
  
  just turn on the developer option
Jon Wayne

Instead of detecting my htc sensation this program shows HTC pyramid in the list of devices, then “failed to get shell” when trying to root
Pratik30393

can i root my idea id 280 phone . it has android 2.2
Milzy

:)))))))) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! finally something that works
Therock1992

M so hapy dat ma phn is rooted, nd nw i cn put da trick to use ma Galaxy S2 interndt 4 freeg .
TonyO511

I have an HTC Thunderbolt running 2.3.4 Will this unlock root work for it? Also, after the phone has been rooted do I need to take it off the debugging mode or does it have to stay that way?
Ballzy

Failed to get shell?!
- li john
  
  Me too.
http://www.learntricks.in/ LearnTricks.in

I like your post thanks, but why should somebody root his android?
visit me to know is in detail………..
Kjmcdowell77

Failed to get Shell Root on my Motorola Razor Maxx.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1194525784 Alan Chichester

works with lg l45c (lg Optimus net)
2.3.4
succesfully rooted
- Amandeep336
  
  Can u plz tell me wat r drivers for galaxy note nd where frm can i get these….
Amelreji

will it work on lg optimus net…..>>
Olianoa

this is all bullshit
Olianoa

u al lie u broke my phone
Manu Atacama

GT 5830L oficially routed! Thanks from Chile!
Upset…

Failed to get shell root permission on my Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (Yes, I have Android Version 2.3.6)
Guest

Failed on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G 2.3.6
- bhavesh
  
  After fail phone locked or works refular?
Mazdarx767

what is wrong with all your phones?my phone is china made brand HDC A9100 is ok in the process
Fulton323

failed to root Samsung Precedent :-(
http://techfond.com/ Jose Augustine

hey.. if its not working, check out this post..
http://techfond.com/how-to-rootflash-your-android-device-from-v2-2-to-v2-3/

Seems pretty simple.
Rramrner

Doesn’t work on HTC rezound either, failed to get shell root
Nik Kasar

you can find detailed info on rooting at http://techaddas.blogspot.com, hope it would help you out
wt19i_user

failed to root my sony wt19i with ics
androidexpo123

i have an lg optimus black running android 2.3.4, will this process work on my device
Tiff89

Hi!Can this root my Samsung Galaxy Note?
Rohan Thota

http://www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php

check ur devices compatibility here
http://www.facebook.com/josh.weilbrenner Josh Weilbrenner

Not letting me download it
PontiusSD

Doesn’t work with HTC Wildfire S. Failed to get root.
Gnu

Works fine on Google Nexus one
http://www.facebook.com/charmingycar Charming Ycar

what is the purpose of rooting thephone?
jayson15

its not reading my device
spica samsung

Question: it said root sucessful but i cannot install root app(rom manager).no root access
so is the phone i5700 root or not?
Dopeness

the program cant find my thunder bolt do i use the options disk drive or leave on charge only
http://www.facebook.com/tiago.mesquita3 Tiago Mesquita

Does it root 4.0.4 Android versions?
devin

Will not work. downloaded, installed, then connected my LG optimus v to my computer and turned on usb debugging. when i click “root” it says “install new device drivers?” so i clicked yes and nothing happens. it keeps asking me if i wanna install drivers until i say no.
- josh
  
  I am having the same problem… LGE-LS855 (LG Marquee), please text or e-mail me! joshua.simar@linuxmail.org 704-980-2430
JayAreEss

Doesn’t work with HTC explorer…
ashia

FAIL TO GET SHELL ROOT
http://www.facebook.com/malhotra.robin Robin Thuran Malhotra

Does it work for the HTC one X(ontl quad core)?
Femi

I love this app!!! My Phone just finished rooting by following the information on the site but just hope it has no bad effect on the phone!!!
chaerry

It very graceful, my LG Optimus 2x (Gingerbread) is successfully rooted using this app. :)
avb

mine said “failed to get shell root”
yaw, M.D

谢谢你。 sony ericsson x10i officially rooted
craig

Looks great, but failed on both my Optimus V, & my wife’s newer optimus. slightly different errors for each phone, but in both cases failed to chmod :-(
http://www.facebook.com/MattsonBj Brian Mattson

failed to get shell on Droid X 2.3.4
jonny

Will this on HTC evo 3D ?
Peter

Somehow incorrectly rooted Medion Tablet S9512 MD99200
http://www.facebook.com/romatprathamesh Prathamesh Shinde

CAN I RooT MY SAMSUNG GALAXy W — IS IT SAFE ????
Pritam

Did NOTWORKED (LG p970) could not root sell
Natesh

I need to delete the default apps form my LG p500 Need tip. Note: i have tried the ‘su’ method. But it isnt working :-(
bigdad

Successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace BUT failed to root my Samsung Galaxy W and Samsung Galaxy Tab P-1000. Thanks nonetheless
skylerbadger

i have a samsung illusion andriod how do i root my phone
Linda S

Sorry, this didn’t work. This article makes it sound very simple but with my 2.3.5 Samsung Charge android, I keep getting the message ‘Install drivers?” but nothing happens after that. What drivers? Phone drivers on the computer? Other links here take me to a site that wants money (of course). Is this just a bait and switch site?
Dave Keays

So in my strive to get a Linux shell so I can create an SSH tunnel to my Linux servers I have to have something running Windows? The only Windy machine I’ve had in the last 10 years or so was bricked last year by what Fry’s called “water damage” (translated: you’re screwed- we won’t honor our warranty)
safda

Does this actually work or is this just wasting my time like every other website?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Francis-Brandy-Corvette-Fernandes/100001360472953 Francis ‘Brandy Corvette’ Fern

Its Really Works On Galaxy Ace ?
burned

not working,….”failed to get shell root”???please fix this,…TQ
Donovon

Must my phone be network unlocked first, before I attempt rooting?
JJJJJJ1123

Failed To Get Shell Root Pantech Breakout ADR8995
djdroid

Will it work for samsung galaxy s3 ???
jokerhunter

cant root my s2… help
fatmonkey8u

worked on my ematic steal…..i tried atleast five other applications and this one rooted it in a few seconds…..
stephen

Where do i download the program?
pizzmoe

How long should the process take? It seemed to find my phone and nothing happened after that.
pizzmoe

Ran the program again. Said the phone was rooted but the SU app disappeared and it isn’t rooted. Thoughts?
ben

finally found a way to root my Xperia Play version 2.3.4 R800i :) been searching for a decent software for 4weeks. soooo happy, thanks
cecep

I am using eggpadz smartphone than use android pics 4.0.9. I am not success rooted
Ruark

Unlocked HTC Wildfire S got following message “failed to get shell root”
Nick

Does it work with htc rezound?
Ray Duval

Couldn’t even d/l the prog – got stuck at 70% for 10 minutes.
lumaom

unlock web site down???!!! ummmmmm
Nikolas

My phone is e1809c_v75_jbl_253 its say that can root it but nothing … no error or successful message receive
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003137343766 Jesus Villena

will this work on a mytouch 4g slide …that’s my phone and i’ve heard it is really hard to root..please help thank you
shlan

it doesnt roots sony xperia s please some body help me root my xperia s
mr.z

Beware, folks; this software comes with a really annoying browser hijacker from incredibar.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000892262788 Peter Bishop

Allview Alldro rooted. Thank you very much. :-)
http://www.facebook.com/rakhinesmn Soe Moe Naing

My mobile is HTC incredible S (2.3.3)
I try with that application, application tell root successful and reboot.

but not really boot.
Pls give me advice?
u are a cocksucker

why the fuck is microsoft so gay?
fuck all of you
Anon

I tried it out. It appears to be just a trojan carrier to force a Babylon installation on to your computer. Babylon is spyware.
phoenix

i root the phone having in supported device list(e.g sony experia LT18i),but fail to get shell root.how i solve this problem?help me please
Harold

Harold

Have Samsung Note AT&T I717 will not work, did not got my $ 30 back
jeetoon

I phone is SPG SEA A920. Version 2.3.6. I went to Myanmar fonts
Roots access.
revolution

404 error just as I exspest, switching to eighter apple or windows.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298269793 Ben Ditzoso

can i root my lg optimus l5? because i tried the o4xr and nothing happened with the script/cmd
Khan

waiting for debug mode… Galaxy S ll 30 min each…but not change :@
Umang

Nothing happens to my droid phone… Nexian mi320… :-(
Or maybe nothing can root my nexian…
jt021800

Failed to get shell root please use services of our professional root…. what now?
jt021800

I first used the software and it worked… then I unroot my phone again and tried to root again.. then it says “failed to get shelled root”
Manufacturer and model: My|Phone A618 TV Duo
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7 tangjian@tangjian-OptiPlex-980 #1
Wed Aug 1 15:43:01 CST 2012
Build number: ALPS.GB.FDD2.MP.V4.5
shashank

unlock root keeps asking to install drivers.can any one help me with this
scofeld

Hi guys i wanna help to root my device Samsung galagxy trend dous GT-s7562 .How can i do that .unlock root can root my device
Majd

Does this program work with HTC Chacha S-ON
or I should turn it to S-Off by HTCdev?
Tikam Sharma

It does not root Lava N400
JOHN JAIRO OROZCO GIRALDO

Thanks a lot! I had been searching internet but It is very difficult to find ROOT for Asus transformer infinity TF700 with Jelly bean 4.2.2
It is works!
NG

Hi

I would like to root my galaxy s duos s7562. Please help.

Also, can I install Jellybean after rooting?

Regards

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