hi all im new here i got a samsung galaxy s bought here in ireland. was thinking of rooting the phone is there any safest way on rooting the phone.? since its still on warranty. and does rooting the phone break your warranty?
Firmware is froyo 2.2
base ver is XXJPP
kernel is 2.6.32.9
thanks for the help everyone
I used z4root, takes bout yen minutes but its easy to do + you don't need a computer.
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do i need to unmount the sd cards? before using z4root
Super one click. Install from your pc. Rooting does void warranty but you may be able to flash back to stock or un-root if you ever need to send it back. Unless you brick it but that way they prabably wouldn't know either.
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ive never rooted my phone before and this gps aids program does not seem to work without it rooted. so i tried that z4root program.. i am trying a temp root just to be careful and for some reason everything is running super slow, hanging, phone is making short vibrates, etc.
is the galaxy s not compatible with the temp root method? im scared that something similar will happen if i do the full root and screw up my phone.
edit: now its completely frozen with a black screen. im very scared to try a full root with this program.
I use CF-Root from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
So far it's great. Phone works very well, no force closes, no reboots, nothing. Every time a program needs super user privileges, a pop-up screen appears.
For the GPS, I used fasterfix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Worked for me. Also for 2.2.1 JPX/JPY (used v1.5.5 in this case, now there is v1.7).
No you don't need to unmount the cards, it should work fine
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I currently have the original droid and attempted to root it using super one click and it would lock up or stop running at the prompt: get mount path...... any ideas I currently am running version 2.2
You can't use super one click on the over the air build. I would suggest using zRoot, you can get it right off the market. I had the same problem.
Original Moto Droid
I recently got a replacement phone via my insurance... however this one does not have the froyo update. I would like to root my phone... so that I can use the wifi tether... and it seems there are quite a few other things you can do to improve the performance of the phone. I am unexperienced and would like a step-by-step. Oh yeah... to make matters just a little more difficult... (sorry) I do not have usb cable. Is it possible to do these things without that?
Please help!
Do you want Froyo 2.2? Thats an easy over the air update. Cause then you can get Adobe flash and all of that. If not Im sorry I can't help. But if you want 2.2 then you can get Zroot from the android market. It's an easy one click root. After that get rom manager and make a nadroid recovery backup and flash a clockwork. If you need more help with either of them I can find you a link in this forum I bet.
I got the captivate yesterday and I HAVE read quite a few threads in devolopment section, I do have android sdk, one click rootand a rom, think. Im torn between rooting and keeeping warenty, would like to run froyo and be able to flash back to att stock phone quick if needed for tech suport.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
This flashes you back to stock
at&t.
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clark222 said:
I got the captivate yesterday and I HAVE read quite a few threads in devolopment section, I do have android sdk, one click rootand a rom, think. Im torn between rooting and keeeping warenty, would like to run froyo and be able to flash back to att stock phone quick if needed for tech suport.
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Like mcord said above, u could do all u want, and then set it back to stock in case u run into any issue. Just be careful not to brick ur phone, and cross check if u can get into the download and recovery modes, in case ur phone gets stuck at any place.
i DID root due to one click root program, phone is fully operational got rom manager installed and oclf installed, tried titianium back up paid, didnt install, uninstalled it looking for an easy 2.2 rom to flash. but did android explorer backup.
clark222 said:
i DID root due to one click root program, phone is fully operational got rom manager installed and oclf installed, tried titianium back up paid, didnt install, uninstalled it looking for an easy 2.2 rom to flash. but did android explorer backup.
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You have to install the free version of titanium then the paid. The paid just unlocks features on the free version. It is not actually a standalone app
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oK will do, what will happen after att 2.2 update, will I still be in root?? If im still in root after update will I be able to use mobile hot spot feature?
You will need to re-root your phone IF and WHEN (if ever) AT&T releases the OTA 2.2.1 Froyo update.
After you start rooting and flashing - you'll never use AT&T's update as it is.. you'll just wait for the Odin or *.zip and do it that way.
I had to return the captivate, didnt work well as a phone. I did unroot it and master reset on it so its stock.. got an aria instead, works good as phone.
clark222 said:
I had to return the captivate, didnt work well as a phone. I did unroot it and master reset on it so its stock.. got an aria instead, works good as phone.
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Oh man... should have checked here first. Some people trade their captivates in a couple times before getting one that is "perfect". I've never seen a model that can be so different phone to phone.
Also, I hated the captivate on the stock rom and was having some huge buyers remorse. I thought I made a huge mistake not getting an iphone 4. It wasn't until I flashed a custom rom that I started to love this phone. I had the same feeling that you did, that it was a neat toy but not a good phone.
I am new to android
Since the official 2.2 upgrade is released, I updated through Samsung kies mini without unrooting my stock rom 2.1
then I found the superuser icon vanished
I google it and tried Super One Click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
...it said rooted but when i download rom manager...the first thing i did is to backup current rom...when i clicked ok for backup...it did nothing...then i tried to download some apps required root to see if it works...every apps required root (super manager, rom manager(appeared not responding for every options), root exploer, etc.) forced close...
i tried one click root for for all models as well...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742403
but i cant even launch the app by using window 7 32 bit...
i tried the alternative way suggest by other ppl by only double click the root 2.2.bat..it pushed an update.zip file to my phone but when i tried to reinstalll package..it failed and say E signature verification failure!?...
I even tried it on mac..but failed as well (i connected my phone and the software said it pushed the update.zip and boot into recovery mode but in fact nothing happening on my phone)
I did a factory reset and wondering how to root AT&T Captivate official 2.2
I'm having the same problem. I don't think any of those one click apps will work with 2.2 official, since they're all for 2.1. I tried all of them, and none of them worked. I'm getting the Atrix soon anyway, so I'm not gonna bother trying to root my Captivate anymore
Have you tried using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418
i tested the KB1 froyo update and rooting via superoneclick just to see how it works. I had to reboot after rooting it though. Superuser was there but it didnt appear rooted. After rebooting, everything worked fine.
I'm back with Phoenix 5.2, which I recommend over the stock froyo update anyway.
Rooting 2.2
I had the same problem. What I found from searching around is that the recovery console in 2.2 is 3e. 3e fixed the loophole most of the rooting software goes after, so , no 2.2 won't root, at least not the same way 2.1 would.
I also upgraded to the leaked Froyo, but later on downgraded to 2.1 so that I could use the normal upgrade methods.
Enjoy !
Is it mean that AIO Captivate Toolbox is not working too?
If it is..then I wont try
been worried to make another factory reset
these threads are so common now.
use SuperOneClick. it works, but you cant use the PSNeuter method, you have to use the RAGE method.....look to the right of the buttons when you load it up, you will see what i am talking about
Is there an unbranded Froyo 2.2 for the Captivate? I hate all the ATT BSware that they put on the phones plus I think it is causing all the problems with the phone shutting down and just having crappy performance. I do not want to root my phone, just want to know if there is an unbranded version that I can load instead of the branded version? Plus what steps would it take to do this. Thanks
Sorry so long.
So not believe there is such a thing... You are willing to flash a rom but not root...?
Edit if by unbranded you mean with out att bloat and not the very first att boot screen then your options are a rom or rooting and removing the bloat yourself
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Is there an unbranded Froyo 2.2 for the Captivate? I hate all the ATT BSware that they put on the phones plus I think it is causing all the problems with the phone shutting down and just having crappy performance. I do not want to root my phone, just want to know if there is an unbranded version that I can load instead of the branded version? Plus what steps would it take to do this. Thanks
Sorry so long.
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There is no such thing as having a unbranded 2.2 froyo without rooting and removing the att bloatware. even then if you want to root it, you would need to root your phone to remove it.
not hard or harmful to root simple process on captivates. then use titanium backup to remove att's crapware and you can unroot if u like. i done that first day i got my phone before i decided what the hell and got flash happy with all the ROMs. some phones have that random shutdown problem u got, prolly should warranty for that.
I would download cognition 4.3 for your phone. It has all the bloatware removed and works much better than the stock eclair rom.
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1. root your phone, install custom rom, remove the apps you want to remove (using Root Explorer or similiar)
2. the kernel boot screen can be changed, search for that;
3. the boot animation can be changed as well;
unbranded !
What about boot splash?
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What about boot splash?
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You can use odin to replace the param.lfs and then put an image of your choosing mobiletechvideos.com has a batch with all the stuff you need, plus a video to walk you through it. It makes it super simple. Check it out.
Andromeda or cognition. After trying both I went with Andromeda.
Good luck.
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hello all,
I have a SGS with freyo and android 2.2.1, this is the original, just bought it from T-Mobile in the netherlands
I try to root my mobile using 2 different system, but both gave me the same result
after rooting, and rebooting, the system does not find the sim card
it I unroot, the sim card is back
I followed some post but none arrive to conclusion
any idea someone ?
reup
What kernels are you using to root? I'd flash gingerbread, then install galaxian kernel this should fix your problem
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djice000,
I am rooting from win7 and trying to root the version 2.2.1 of Android, build number froyo.bojs5 (I suppose the last is the reference from Samsung)
I can do it also from VirtualBox on my linux box, but I read that it is not recommended. I did manage to root and unroot from linux, but will not do it again
I am not trying to install a new ROM, not immediately anyway, I am trying to root the phone. I need to keep it up and running as I am looking for work and it is my main mean of communication
reup
What systems are you trying? That might help us to suggest solutions.
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I have now progress a bit, no idea how
I have installed a fresh win7 on another hard drive and boot in it, I have installed samsung kies to make sure I would have the proper drivers, then I try the SuperOneClik foun don this forum. I can root my phone now, and still get the sim recognize.....but I loose all network connections. WIFI still work, I can connect to internet using my local wireless router, but 3G is gone
I have reverted to unroot phone, and 3G is not back. so I need to check now why I lost 3G in the process
reup
I have been using 2 system to root the phone :
SuperOneClick (v1.7 and v1.9.5) from a native boot win7
GalaxyS_One_click_Root_All_Models from a native win7 and from inside a virtualbox
both software works in the root/unroot system
SuperOneClick v1.7 worked well and my phone could recognize the sim after root on my last try yesterday, but now I lost the 3G network, rooted or not
reup
For a 2.2.1-firmware I'd try to root using speedmod kernel.
Flash with odin (speedmod.tar as PDA, no repartition)
edit: froyo version of speedmod ofc http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756
profalbert,
I am trying to root the phone without replacing the ROM. as I am fairly new to phones, even with more than 20years in IT, I rather not take more than one step at a time
already with the simple operation of rooting, I am failing, so changing the ROM will have to wait
anyway, if I understand well, before changing the ROM, it is very important to make a backup (nand backup) and this can be done only with ROOT available
it looks like a catch 22 situation in my case
I am heading for the provider shop and see if they can restore the 3G connection, I will pursue my investigation after that
reup
Try the fugumof root method. You flash the root then reflash the stock kernel. Search for the thread. The tricky bit is re tar ing the zimage file without corruption.
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I am just back from the provider shop, it seems that during the root process, the phone loose the apn info.
everything is back to normal now, so I will copy down the info then root the phone again and re-enter the info in the phone
I will post here my finding
thanks
reup
Hello all,
sorry for the delay, I had to make usre the phone was functional for few days (looking for work)
so today, I have written down all the APN info from the phone, reboot on windows (I am a linux user) and rooted the phone.
this time all went well, the phone did not loose the SIM like the first few times, did not loose the APN info like last time.
I installed a app, root checker and all is ok. I had to reboot the phone in between, but I assume it is normal
so I am good, thanks again to you all
reup