Gingerbreak Root method for Android Phones
The GingerBreak APK is a way to gain root access on GingerBread. What the app does is:
The APK puts the right files in the right place to run the exploit
The APK runs the exploit
The exploit attempts to attain root access
The exploit remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script
The installer script installs the su binary and superuser APK, and reboots
Installation of Gingerbreak
Enable USB Debugging mode on your phone (settings … applications … development … check USB Debugging mode)
Make sure USB debugging is enabled
Make sure you have an SD card formatted and in the phone
Transfer the APK on the phone and install it (download the apk here)
Open the APK and press the root button
Wait a few minutes and the device will reboot, be patient it can take a while (10 minutes or so)
Make sure the Superuser app is install and working
You now have your Gingerbread phone rooted Using the Gingerbreak method (this also works for tablets)
As always Android Advice is in no way responsable for the use of this information or apk file. You root your phone at your own risk.
Original Article can be found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
I’m a bit concerned, as my “root” or “exploit” has been running for 30 minutes, and has NOT re-booted. I have my phone on an A/C charger and “hope” this works. I don’t have a good feeling about this. I’m on 2.3.6, and just trying to install the above .apk. If anybody has comments on this process, please comment. Thanks – Jim