How to Unroot the Dell Aero
Maybe you’ve run into issues on your Dell Aero? Maybe you want to send in your device for warranty purposes? Either way, this guide should teach you how you can unroot your device and get it back to stock.
Unrooting is the process of removing root access, a custom recovery (if you have one), and just trying to get the device back to as close to stock as possible.
Some of the reasons for unrooting your Dell Aero are:
- Sending in the device for warranty (most, but not all unrooting procedures reinstate the manufacturer warranty if you had one before rooting).
- Starting over (simply undoing everything you did while rooted so you can have a clean slate to start over).
- Fix any issues (Maybe rooting messed something up? No problem, unrooting will take care of it for you).
Ready to get started? Here’s how to unroot the Dell Aero:
I. Before You Begin
1. You should’ve rooted your device using the procedure given here.
2. This should only work on Windows XP. If you’re on Windows 7, you might want to run the tool in Windows XP mode.
3. This should flash the stock firmware on your device.
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Firebolt and save it to your desktop.
2. Download Stock Firmware and save it to your desktop.
III. Unrooting the Dell Aero
1. Extract files from Firebolt and Stock Firmware to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here.
2. Double-click on Firebolt executable and install it on your PC.
3. Once installed, launch Firebolt on your PC.
4. Select Poweroff (Factory Mode) from the Phone State When Connecting section.
5. Select Not Empty from the Flash chip Empty? section.
6. Select No Reboot from the Reboot after flashing section.
7. Click on … (three dots) and select the firmware file available on your desktop.
8. Turn OFF your device.
9. Pull the battery out of your device. Do NOT put it back in until the procedure’s done.
10. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.
11. Click on Flash in the tool and it should begin flashing the selected firmware on your device.
12. When the firmware’s flashed, put the battery back in and turn ON your device.
13. You’re all set!
Congrats! Your Dell Aero is now unrooted and is running the official stock firmware.
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