by George Heymann
Update: 10/18/10 Updated 1-click root here: The exploit used in the root method described below was closed in a security software update.
Thanks to the ingenious work at XDA developers, there is now a one click root available for the Nexus one and 11 other Android handsets so far. The app was developed using the same exploit that was used to root the Droid X.
I had been hesitant to root my phone till I was out of warranty, luckily this app does not unlock the boot-loader so the warranty stays in tact. The app has a menu option for 1-click unroot, and is supposed to allow the installation of custom roms but I have yet to try either of those features.
You can download the UniversalAndroot.apk here. You must register at XDA to download. The app lives up to its billing once I downloaded the app, I copied the .apk to my SD card and ran it from there. It installed very quickly and is working great for me. Thanks XDA Developers!
The compatibility list as per XDA Developers:
Supported:
Google Nexus One (2.2)
HTC Hero (2.1)
HTC Magic (1.5)
Dell Streak (2.1)
Motorola Milestone (2.1)
Motorola XT701
Motorola XT800 (2.1)
Motorola ME511
Sony Ericsson X10 (1.6)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro (1.6)
Acer Liquid (2.1)
Vibo A688 (1.6)
Not supported:
Samsung i9000 (Galaxy S)
Samsung i6500U
HuaWei U8220
HTC Desire / Legend / Wildfire
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Filed under: Android, Software, Dell Streak, HTC Corporation, HTC Hero, Motorola, Nexus One, Secure Digital, Sony Ericsson, XDA Developers
