How do I root a Variscite MX6 SOM

[mikegunnink]

Forgive my ignorance; I am just a beginner with very little experience with Android development.

I am trying to root a Variscite MX6 SOM to test out apps that require root access.

Third-party root programs I've tried can see the device via USB, but fail when it comes down to actually rooting the SOM.

Does anyone have any experience with rooting this SOM, or have any ideas about what to do next?

[edelm]

Hi,

You don't have to use any thirdparty tools. The su binary is in the out directory :out/target/product/var_som_mx6q/obj/EXECUTABLES/su_intermediates/LINKED

Copy the su executable to system/xbin and make the build again. The new system.img will have the su inside, thus you can do whatever you need on your board.

[小波薛]

Hi,I am working with IMX6 now.Could you tell me why I can not use thirdparty tools to root the devices.Thank you!