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[Q] Root GT-I9000M Noob

Alright so after 2 days of researching and getting ready to root my Samsung Vibrant, I've realized since I'm in Canada it's considered a GT-I9000M.
Carrier: Virgin Mobile Canada (Essentially Bell)
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband: I9000UGL2
Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
Build: FROYO.UGJL2
Phone is compatible of going into recovery (3E) and Download mode.
Been reading a lot of issues with one click so I found a noob guide by user s15274n http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028 that seemed pretty easy. Was going to use odin to bring back firmware to 2.1 stock JFD (t-mobile) and then root with update.
Now since I don't even know if I'm considered a vibrant or not and what would happen if I use T-mobiles stock on my Bell phone I'm back to being mind ****ed on this rooting stuff.
Anyway I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
Thanks

I am in the same boat
Dude, you just explained my situation. I have a Sasktel Vibrant and have been looking into rooting this darn thing for a while. Unfortunately, it at least appears more complicated for us with our different(?) phones. Our phones are almost the same one, unless you made a spelling error in your baseband version. Mine has a j in it. Here is my info:
Carrier: Sasktel
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband: I9000UGJL2
Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
Build: FROYO.UGJL2
I did find this article here that appears promising:
androidforums dot com/galaxy-s-all-things-root/264530-flashing-darky-v9-gt-i9000m-minimal-risk.html
but I haven't convinced myself that it will work, and I sure as **** would hate to brick my phone over something silly. Lemmie know if you find something.

The easiest way to root is to use odin to flash a kernel that roots your phone. Check the development section. I'd recommend using speedmod's kernel-good kernel, and easy to follow instructions.. I'm running a i9000m as well, on SaskTel.

have done a lot of reading over the last week trying to work out how to root my SGS i9000M, checking both these forums as well as android & phandroid, as well as googling the issue and trying the Market. I've also checked out many youtube videos on this topic but they seem out of date now. I note the most recent thread on here by liv4air (march 2011) but it doesn't really help with my query.
I am a total noob with regard to this - only heard about rooting a couple of weeks ago but I definitely like the idea. My 1st handset had to be replaced due to a sound issue (it had 2.2 Froyo) - was replaced with a handset sourced for Canadian market (linked to Bell - has lots of stock apps from them that are useless to me). I'd like to get rid of them to start with, but this handset is running Eclair 2.1 - didn't realise this for awhile after it was replaced and didn't actually understand the differences between the builds and firmware.
So now i've got GT-i9000M, Eclair.UGJH2
kernel [email protected] #2, firmware version 2.1-update1 (updated via Kies).
I have tried the one click root download which put the 'update.zip' file on my SD but when I tried to install this in the recovery mode (have discovered that I have the download and recovery mode buttons - also totally new to me!) there was a red error message:
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
Have seen the Ryan ZA OCLF in Market too, but understand that the 'rooting' ability has been removed from that app.
Have downloaded the Odin3 program to maybe try to root it via this method but am confused about how to get kernels/which ones to get...or even if that's what I have to do! can find various kernels etc at SamFirmware but not really sure how to use them.
Am I even close to working out how to root this phone!?
Please help!

did you try to flash a kernel and root your phone from recovery ?

biscuit26 said:
did you try to flash a kernel and root your phone from recovery ?
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no I haven't - the only thing i've tried is the one click root method which brings up a box offering "root or unroot" and this is what put the 'update.zip file on my sd. In recovery mode I scrolled down to the update sd option (below reboot and above the reset to factory etc options - ie. 2nd of 4 options) and that is what led to the error message. Have seen this on other threads so assume it's an old technique that won't work on my handset?
I have Odin v3 and get open the program ok - at least so it looks like the screenshots i've seen posted in forums - but I haven't downloaded any kernels yet. This is the next step i assume. Have found some on Samfirmware.com (including one for my very own build) but no idea which of those i need eg if i download the one for my phone will that just be the same as what i've got now? How would i know if one contained a root? And once i download it do i have to save it to any special location in order to use it / when i open Odin will it automatically pop in as a kernel to flash?

if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi

dlockhart said:
if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi
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For now am just looking to root safely. 2nd step would be to play around a bit and look at other kernels/ROMs etc that would suit me, and upgrade firmware to either Froyo or Gingerbread...but all that other stuff is gonna require a lot more reading on my part before 'playing' as i've come across loads of threads describing various errors/problems people are having after flashing this or that.
i've been told to use lots of different methods eg. the superoneclick that you mention, Darky's 9.5, EZBase/EZOdin, using Heimdall etc etc and just as i think i'm onto something good, anothe method is advised. You mention on 2.2 but i'm on 2.1 Eclair - will the superoneclick method still work do you know?

I do not know if it will work with 2.1... i highly suggested upgrading to 2.2 your local mobile phone provider should do it for you if you take it in, it takes them like 30 mins maybe (just take it in with a full battery) other option is to download Kies which is free online provided by samsung, it should upgrade you to 2.2
I think if you can find z4root.apk in the forums or on google it used to be able to root 2.1
there maybe another version of OCLF with root option around in the forums or google.
I still suggested you upgrade to 2.2

dlockhart said:
if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi
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managed to upgrade form 2.1 to 2.2 via kies at last - didn't work a few weeks ago but worked the other day. so....back to trying to root! downloaded the superoneclick v1.9.1 - my antivirus did freak at it but i see that that's expected.
problem - when i open the rar file or try to extract the contents or run the application inside an error screen comes up saying there was 'unexpected end of archive' and that 'the achive is damaged or corrupt'.
could this be because my antivirus program did something to it? should i try to download the file again with my antivirus turned off?

terranq said:
The easiest way to root is to use odin to flash a kernel that roots your phone. Check the development section. I'd recommend using speedmod's kernel-good kernel, and easy to follow instructions.. I'm running a i9000m as well, on SaskTel.
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i'll have a look at that section and at speedmod. just a quick Q though about flashing via Odin - is a kernel composed of the pit file and the 3 other files for pda/csc and modem ie would i expect to get ALL those components and put them in the relevant boxes in Odin? (I have Odin and can open it fine - have not connected my phone yet to check that the yellow box confirms connection).
Still struggling to find the easiest/safest way to root!

a kernel is only a zImage file. It is TARed to that you can flash it as PDA in odin. No PIT.

Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Sent from my GT-I9000

>>>Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Do you have a link for that?
I am in the same boat. I dl'ed oclf from the market and it doesn't root any more.
I tried the update.zip method and when I did "adb reboot recovery" my vol buttons allowed me to select "apply sdcard:update.zip" but when I press the power key it doesn't execute the process.
samsungvibranthacks.com/samsung-vibrant-hacks/how-to-root-samsung-vibrant-galaxy-s/
In the comments of the above article I tried the following process but in step 11/12 I couldn't get into recovery mode.
samsungvibranthacks.com/samsung-vibrant-hacks/how-to-root-samsung-vibrant-galaxy-s/#comment-248
So I am trying to unlock this phone and I understand I have to root it first?
bob.

slaphead20 said:
Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Sent from my GT-I9000
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Tried EZBase too last week. No joy there either. Got the EZOdin, the PDA/CSC/MODEM files but could not get the .pit file - the link just goes to either a blank webpage on 2 different computers, on my macbook it goes to some webpage which only displays about 3 lines of gibberish - some complicated looking code.
I assume I need all the components? I've noticed the speedmod kernel only requires the PDA .tar file (this looked the most promising method recently but not sure if that kernel will actually root, or if i need to be rooted first in order to flash it via Odin).
Oh, the other problem with EZBase I found was that the PDA/CSC/MODEM files downloaded as .tar.md5 files
...shouldn't they just be.tar? Did I do something wrong/can I just rename them .tar? Hence my reasons for abandoning the EZBase method as haven't had any joy answering those questions!

You wouldn't think a phone should be all that hard to root?

It's not hard to root. I have the i9000M on stock UGJL2 (Froyo) Downloaded SuperOneClick v 1.8 by CLShortFuse from this forum as there are no rooting apps any more on Market. Put my phone in USB debug mode started the program then followed directions. Try here for detailed instructions and a video if you want a preview. The directions are very good though and I chose it because I didn't want to use the 3E method.

CASz said:
It's not hard to root. I have the i9000M on stock UGJL2 (Froyo) Downloaded SuperOneClick v 1.8 by CLShortFuse from this forum as there are no rooting apps any more on Market. Put my phone in USB debug mode started the program then followed directions. Try here for detailed instructions and a video if you want a preview. The directions are very good though and I chose it because I didn't want to use the 3E method.
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all sounds easy as pie...you convinced me to try again with the superoneclick method. However.....
1. v1.8 is not available via the thread link - only v1.9.1 and drivers for 1.9.1 or v1.7
2. the little youtube vid showing instructions (which also makes it look supereasy) advises to download the latest version, so i downloaded 1.9 - this time i disabled my antivirus in the hope that it would not interfere with the file which is what i assumed happened last time.
3. yet again when i go to extract the files form the .zip file there's an error saying the file is damaged or corrupt so I can't get the application to be extracted.
back to square one. haven't tried v1.7 yet. maybe i'll give that a go, but i assume it will have bugs that are why it's been updated to versions 1.8 and 1.9??
extracting the 1.9 drivers also does not work - "unexpected end of archive"; funnily enough the application does actually appear extracted but when i try to run it as administrator windows says there was an error and forces the application closed.
so no joy at my end with this method!
i'll try v1.7 (just to see if it extracts successfully really).

nope - get this warning when i try to download v1.7
didn't get this even with the 1.9 download when it contained a virus so have elected not to try to get v1.7.
and so endeth the superoneclick method as far as i can tell......

FINALLY!
Success via SuperOneClick after all! Was going nowhere with the links on the xda thread so went to shortfuse.org and downloaded the v1.9 via that site (see attached pic for the link to click on).
It downloads a folder with all the required files/drivers etc. The application is within the folder and it opened fine when run as administrator. Followed the guide which is to essentially just tick USB debugging, not to mount the SD card and clicked "root".
It sailed through the process fine and then asked if i wanted it to install busybox as it was not detected. I did, and it did.
Superuser icon in my application as it ought to be. Didn't have to reboot or anything. Only literally just done it so not sure if there are any bugs/ill effects as yet from having rooted it but will report if i come across any.
go for it bob!

Rooting Gingerbread: Any other method aside from CF-root?

Do you know of any rooting method aside from cf-root? superoneclick did not work for me. Alternatively how to root using cf-root without the cwm and just simple root/superuser?

have you tried GingerBreak?
I haven't used it but I guess it might work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765

AleXHB said:
have you tried GingerBreak?
I haven't used it but I guess it might work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
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The latest superoneclickroot has gingerbreak integrated. Did not work....I don't know about the command line method. I might try later.

superoneclick gingerbread rooting worked fine for me. I was on the 1st gingerbread released - stock rom 2.3.3 by chainfire...

ultramag69 said:
superoneclick gingerbread rooting worked fine for me. I was on the 1st gingerbread released - stock rom 2.3.3 by chainfire...
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I think the reason why the first GB-the Italian version was pulled out of samsung servers was because it was easy to hack/root. Now the official Asian GB has problems with rooting because they learned from the Italian version and put something on the later release to make it difficult to root.

bongski55 said:
Do you know of any rooting method aside from cf-root? superoneclick did not work for me. Alternatively how to root using cf-root without the cwm and just simple root/superuser?
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Well, as I did it on a SGS2 and not on a Galaxy tab, I don't know if the same applies to the former. However, I experienced difficulties with SuperOneClick which I successfully worked around doing the following:
First of all, if you have .NET Framework 4.0 installed on your PC, try downgrading it to .NET 3.0. Reboot. Another thing, try SuperOneClick v. 1.5.5 (which uses rage-against-the-cage) instead of the newer ones (which use either gingerbreak or psneuter). Then, start SuperOneClick before connecting the phone (which must be on usb debugging mode, of course!). When SuperOneClick says it is "waiting for device" then connect the phone and let it do its job.
For me, it didn't work at the first try, as it got stuck at some point. However, after a huge measure of persistence, which included several trials using the mentioned procedure, I've succeeded. As since then I've upgraded my ROM twice, the process had to be done twice again, and the persistence was necessary to succeed in both. Don't give up too early: persistence is the key. At least it was in my case.
Good luck !
PS.: I also could only succeed using Chanfire's XWKDD insecure kernel, even with newer firmwares (KE1 and KE7). I don't know why, but KE1 and KE7 insecure kernels didn't work for me using SuperOneClick.

where can I get the old version like Superoneclick 1.5.5? I tried googling but could not find link....or please provide copy of your file?
thanks!

Unfortunately, as I'm new here in XDA forums, I'm not able to provide external links yet (website policy). However I was able to sent you the link via private message.
Good luck !

Unfortunately did not work for me.I think samsung have closed the exploit on this firmware - which was open on the Italian version.

i am trying to another way by the help of our good friends here
first and second attempt?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14754170#post14754170

Romy,not to be ungrateful for your efforts to help. But have you succesfully done any of these on galaxy tab?
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Mr. Bong,
3 attempt but not succeed, but i make another trick and i think you consider it,
i rooted it with cf and what you have said the audio in bootanimation gone, then i flash again with original kernel from gb stock by our kabayan noxxoius and the audio back again
first photo after cf, then after original kernel

romy4321 said:
Mr. Bong,
3 attempt but not succeed, but i make another trick and i think you consider it,
i rooted it with cf and what you have said the audio in bootanimation gone, then i flash again with original kernel from gb stock by our kabayan noxxoius and the audio back again
first photo after cf, then after original kernel
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doing this procedure disables the tweaks app by chainfire as far as i can tell.. wasn't able to check the CWM app and the boot recovery.

yes,
i just check it i thought if the su, cwm ,tweak apps are available in the phone it is already rooted and i check also in adb some commands not allowed/permitted
ahhhh i thought am got the right path
back to grade one

[Q] Why no Simple Root for Latest Gingerbread?

I am on the latest gingerbread DXJPE. As most of you know Z4Root and Superoneclickroot and Gingerbreak don't work on this firmware.
We have available CF-root by Chainfire, DiP7 kernel, and Overcome which have root in addition to other features.
Myself and others that don't want OC/UV or CWM or Voodoo but want to use Titanium backup,etc want a simple root application or a patch to our firmware.
I cannot understand why can't a straightforward root cannot be done unless you have CWM or OC/UV....
So I am pleading/begging you expert coders/programmers in XDA-PLEASE PROVIDE A SIMPLE ROOT APP/PATCH FOR THE LATEST GINGERBREAD.
THANKS!

bongski55 said:
I am on the latest gingerbread DXJPE. As most of you know Z4Root and Superoneclickroot and Gingerbreak don't work on this firmware.
We have available CF-root by Chainfire, DiP7 kernel, and Overcome which have root in addition to other features.
Myself and others that don't want OC/UV or CWM or Voodoo but want to use Titanium backup,etc want a simple root application or a patch to our firmware.
I cannot understand why can't a straightforward root cannot be done unless you have CWM or OC/UV....
So I am pleading/begging you expert coders/programmers in XDA-PLEASE PROVIDE A SIMPLE ROOT APP/PATCH FOR THE LATEST GINGERBREAD.
THANKS!
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I am rooted on 2.3.4 and I don't have CWM. It's super easy to flash with Odin, no harder or longer than rooting with SuperOneClick would be.

prezmater said:
I am rooted on 2.3.4 and I don't have CWM. It's super easy to flash with Odin, no harder or longer than rooting with SuperOneClick would be.
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May I ask what you used to root?
Update/edit: You have a sprint tab....
I agree, I have tried CF-root,DiP7 kernel and Overcome Gold. I have also posted my problems re: CWM but there seems to be nobody interested. I even asked Chainfire the author of CF-root for a way to root without the "extras" but he said it is not possible.
Maybe I will just be content on what is available?....

bongski55 said:
May I ask what you used to root?
Update/edit: You have a sprint tab....
I agree, I have tried CF-root,DiP7 kernel and Overcome Gold. I have also posted my problems re: CWM but there seems to be nobody interested. I even asked Chainfire the author of CF-root for a way to root without the "extras" but he said it is not possible.
Maybe I will just be content on what is available?....
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hey buddy , what rom are u using ? and how come you are not able to root it until now ? there is no tab is not rooted tbh

k0sh said:
hey buddy , what rom are u using ? and how come you are not able to root it until now ? there is no tab is not rooted tbh
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DXJPE. I have already tried rooting successfully- it's just that I wanted to have root with the following:
1. Stock boot animation with sound.
2. use of the default recovery instead of CWM.
3. be able to change CSC with no errors
All of the above can be done when I rooted using Z4root or superoneclick but not CF-root or Dip7 or more so not with overcome.

the stock bootanimations its already in the stock and it will only work in the stok !!!
if you rooted with superoneclick or Z4root how come you get CWM ? it only suppose to flash ROOT (superuser and busy box) thats all
to change the CSC ,tbh , its sucks way to do so , so ignore it and don't worry about it i also wanna try update via kies but never had

I think the person who posted the original question has a GSM tab and the guy who replied has the cdma sprint tab. The flash for cdma/sprint won't work for GSM. I might be wrong but if you try to flash with the wrong thing, there's an excellent chance you're going to bork your GSM tab. Same thing applies with the other android device I'm dealing with, the nexus s 4g. The GSM and cdma for ns4g and ns are different. The software and hardware under the Hood are different. Not drastically different but enough to make it so that development for the two types must be separate and aren't interchangeable.

oscarthegrouch said:
I think the person who posted the original question has a GSM tab and the guy who replied has the cdma sprint tab. The flash for cdma/sprint won't work for GSM. I might be wrong but if you try to flash with the wrong thing, there's an excellent chance you're going to bork your GSM tab. Same thing applies with the other android device I'm dealing with, the nexus s 4g. The GSM and cdma for ns4g and ns are different. The software and hardware under the Hood are different. Not drastically different but enough to make it so that development for the two types must be separate and aren't interchangeable.
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to root a phone it doesn't matter if its CDMA or GSM , what is matter if you flashed rom is not for your tab ,
root only contains SUPERUSER and BUSYBOX and nothing else , what chainfire posted is a Kernel and not Root , but kernel contain both , CWM and Root access , and the kernels are for specific tabs.
my point is to root , it doesn't matter if you are GSM or CDMA , then how Z4root work or Superoneclick ? they just push the busybox and superuser to the system. so basically Root tools aren't that harm to your phone or tab

k0sh said:
the stock bootanimations its already in the stock and it will only work in the stok !!!
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Nope,CF-root removes the stock bootanimation....
k0sh said:
if you rooted with superoneclick or Z4root how come you get CWM ? it only suppose to flash ROOT (superuser and busy box) thats all
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if you read my original post no. 1 DXJPE cannot be rooted using superoneclick or z4root
k0sh said:
to change the CSC ,tbh , its sucks way to do so , so ignore it and don't worry about it i also wanna try update via kies but never had
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I have to hack the CSC and install the hacked file via CWM to change the CSC. Cannot use *#272*IME# which was so much easier....

bongski55 said:
Nope,CF-root removes the stock bootanimation....
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there is a thread in the android section called guide how to made bootanimation and with sound , there is the file there , grab it and try to push it via emulator and see how it will work with you
if you read my original post no. 1 DXJPE cannot be rooted using superoneclick or z4root
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is it arabic rom or which region ? i can't understand what you want ? i mean everybody is hoping\wishing to get CWM so why you don't track the superuser where its located and the busybox and try to push them via adb or root explorer maybe this will work
I have to hack the CSC and install the hacked file via CWM to change the CSC. Cannot use *#272*IME# which was so much easier....
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even though , you'll not be able to update via kies , because its also require PDA and phone to be change , its really SUCKS

i agree...im waiting for a no-flash method....
Ayoko mavoid warranty..hehe

I have to hack the CSC and install the hacked file via CWM to change the CSC. Cannot use *#272*IME# which was so much easier....
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No...just edit the /system/CSC/sale_code.dat file to whatever u want.

biopsin said:
No...just edit the /system/CSC/sale_code.dat file to whatever u want.
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Are you sure that by only editing the dat file you will also reset the settings to the CSC that you choose? Example are language,frequency settings,applications for the region,etc?
What I know is that the CSC should match a nv_data.bak file for your particular firmware. If there is no match then it will be pointless to change CSC but just changing to any value.
BTW,hacking the cache file and installing the hacked file via CWM also solves the missing PDA and CSC ....

musashiro said:
i agree...im waiting for a no-flash method....
Ayoko mavoid warranty..hehe
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Root= warranty void

yeah.... but im assuming that a no-flash method comes with an unroot button..hahahaha

The advantage of android is that non market apps can be installed even without root. IOS in idevices do not allow non appstore apps to be installed unless jailbroken.
Also apps which require root are available for android on the market while you will find similar apps only thru cydia.
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k0sh said:
is it arabic rom or which region ? i can't understand what you want ? i mean everybody is hoping\wishing to get CWM so why you don't track the superuser where its located and the busybox and try to push them via adb or root explorer maybe this will work
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Our firmware is DXJPE, w/c is the asian region... I think there is an option for gingerbreak on superoneclick but I personally have not tried it out... Maybe bongski can try it out and see if it works...
@bongski: There is an option on superoneclick for "gingerbreak", just take a look at the available option, it may work for you... I don't have superoneclick on my laptop so I cannot tell you where exactly is that option... Try it out and see if it works...
I don't root my TAB, only on froyo when I want to flash other ROMS, so I can't be of much help here...

Both gingerbreak under superoneclick and the gingerbreak.apk don't work on the JPE firmware. I think the exploit in which gingerbreak is based is already closed by samsung.

the root you are able to achieve is through the rom not the kernel or recovery or any of that. that is not a horrible issue especially since there are only a hand full of roms. what has happened in the epic 4g forum is that some roms rely on kernel root and others rely on rom root, like what we have. rom root is fine for average root users cause you can get into the root directory and install or remove stuff at your whim. the issue will arise when the recovery is in place and roms are being developed. if you have a kernel thats not rooted and you flash a rom that isnt baked with root then you lose root. its kind of a chicken and the egg discussion on the surface. i imagine that kernel and recovery devs can argue the preferred method, but for most end users its moot. from what ive learned devices have a recovery kernel and a "rom" kernel. one gets you up and going and allows recovery to boot and the other will control how the rom runs. people have had some issues when they flash what that think is substantial kernel and use an app like quick boot only to find out they dont have a custom recovery like cwm. however when using 3 finger boot or in our case vol up +power they find the custom recovery. a rooted and properly flagged recovery kernel will boot into the custom recovery from the app or from the hardware induced recovery boot. if you read through oldmacnut's thread he eludes to partial root issues. again when our root comes through an odin of a rom thats got root baked in, you dont get to access all the innards of the device and the possibilities that other devices are seeing.
thats my interpretation of the situation

wifi not working after rooting + cmw 5.5 for gnote

hi guys i just rooted all went fine but after i used cmw 5.5 lp8 through odin and flashed now im not getting wifi connection

Same here ! - Have you worked it out ?
Hi
I have experienced the same with 4.0.3 and now 4.0.4 - CWM 5.6
I found the only way to have wifi working properly IS NOT to ROOT and keep a bog standard fresh rom image current!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806214
Did you manage to get Wifi working ??
Any tips would be helpful
Thanks

sagarb said:
hi guys i just rooted all went fine but after i used cmw 5.5 lp8 through odin and flashed now im not getting wifi connection
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Download this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&feature=search_result
Open it and update binaries. It should work after a successful message.

Wifi issue related with bunaries, it has no relation with rooting
If you use cwm.zip to root, it will have no issue. usually it happenes with flashing CF root kernel.
First root device. Your system ROM shud have 15-20MB free space.
Install busybox from market, open busybox and install binaries from inside busybox
Now flash CF root kernel
check wifi working
if any issue, again install binaries from inside busybox application, if you get successfull msg then wifi shud work.
(Edit : same busybox mention by sahil arora above.)

Dr.Ketan
Thanks for that info, I didn't realise there are 2 ways to root the Note !
The method you described again I picked up on this thread too
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-gt-n7000-root-android-4-0-4-ics-xxlrg-102122/
The other way in which I was accustom to using the PC and Odin, obviously using the Pc and Odin to root using the cwm 5.6 file causes binary problems etc
Anyway I copied the 2 files as instructed and rebooted and the wifi now works as normal - (Thats without installing busybox and updating binaries!)
Now the phone is rooted with SU, I don't see the icon for CWM and wanted to know how to boot into CWM recovery mode to use a previous back up rom for the app data?
Or is that the purpose now to flash the cf root kernel via odin, which puts the CWM app on the phone desktop?
Now as for flashing the CF root kernel, what s the file name I need and the procedure for doing it?
ie use the pc and odin ??
Whats the reason for the CF root kernel ?
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As for the 2nd part of the instruction ie install the CF root kernel.
I installed CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEU_LQ2-v5.6-CWM5 via the PC and Odin 1.85
Which indeed put CWM on the desktop of the phone and also produced the 'yellow triangle'
Upon booting up, I installed 'busy box free' from the Google store, chose to install binaries as suggested.
Free Space in / system ROM = 0.0mb ?? - how do you allocate space of 20 mb or more ??
Message also saying - 'I am unable to verify whether or not certain utilities needed for this application to run are present and functional on your device.Possible cause incorrect rooting, incorrect superuser settings, please configure again..
Once flashed the CF root kernel - WIFI still doesn't connect !!
CWM is just a blank black screen with NO option to choose to install a back up / boot into recovery mode etc
Mobile Odin will not install, again just a blank black screen
I think the original instructions are flawed !!

Dont flash cf root with pc odin
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Use first link of ny signature n read first post fully till you understand everything.
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Dr.Ketan
Hoorah - what a puzzle that was !! :good::good:
Did it following your instructions EXACTLY step by step - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
So basically if anyone tries to root their note the regular way ie PC and Odin, they will experience the 'partial root and lack of wifi connectivity'
Hence your instructions, when all said and done after you use mobile odin to flash the CF root kernel and reboot there is NO yellow triangle :good:
Amazing
Thanks again

Basically wifi and partial root is just.due to busybox n binary not due to cf root kernel.
And if u flash cf kernel.with pc odin it gives raised counter with yellow triangle, thats y somewhere on other thrwad i said not to.do it.
If.you update busybox.successfully then wifi n partial rooy shud b solve.
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Dr. Ketan
Can you confirm that that the 'CWM' file you advise to use in this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659308
Is the same 'CWM' file that comes with a 'WARNING' not to use as given in this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
If 'YES' is the answer and we are all advised to ROOT ICS 4.0.3 / 4.0.4 via pc Odin and a CF root kernel file.
Can you explain then how to over come the problem off NOT GETTING a wifi connection as already discussed in this thread ?
As I and others have already have found out that using a CF ROOT kernel - wifi problems occur
Using the CWM on the sd card method, wifi problems don't occur - but superbricking is inevitable
Reason why I am asking is I'm about to go through the process of rooting another Note and don't want to brick another one !!
Thanks

tsam19 said:
Dr. Ketan
Can you confirm that that the 'CWM' file you advise to use in this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659308
Is the same 'CWM' file that comes with a 'WARNING' not to use as given in this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
If 'YES' is the answer and we are all advised to ROOT ICS 4.0.3 / 4.0.4 via pc Odin and a CF root kernel file.
Can you explain then how to over come the problem off NOT GETTING a wifi connection as already discussed in this thread ?
As I and others have already have found out that using a CF ROOT kernel - wifi problems occur
Using the CWM on the sd card method, wifi problems don't occur - but superbricking is inevitable
Reason why I am asking is I'm about to go through the process of rooting another Note and don't want to brick another one !!
Thanks
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This is old thread and don't follow anything from this, Thread you have mention on first place is also old, you won't be able to download, b'coz it is removed (Now post updated so you won't see instruction too)
Follow This
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360

Thing is I still have the CWM zip files sat on my desktop from when I downloaded them from the post when they were active !
Also when I used the CWM.zip last week to root the phone it worked with out bricking ?
So whats changed in the last week?
If I use it again and it roots no problem, what long term affect could it have if any ?

There is reportedly dangerous to use, may it can brick ur device.
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What about all the people who have used it (CWM.zip) in the past and have had no problem with it?
As I mentioned I followed your advice / post last week with this wifi issue and using the CWM.zip direct on the sd card, it didn't brick the phone as I followed your instructions.
For those who have had their phones bricked, could it be down to something else those users have done, rather than blame the CWM.zip?
I'm speculating because for example I bricked my 'Note' last week by flashing a S2 bootloader into it via Odin by mistake, see what I mean?
I have another 'Note' and want to root and bypass the wifi problem.
I don't want to root using the cf root kernel and have the wifi problem, it's pointless doing it unless the procedure either way is flawless :good:

Follow how to.root guide from second line on my signature
No one.have reported wifi issue. Use notecore kernel.
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I may try, but I'm inclined to wait.
Theres nothing more annoying than rooting, getting the phone set up and the wifi or something else doesn't work properly!
Last time I used the 'CF Root Kernel' it was the 'Speedmod' one and then I tried the 'CWM_XX_5.6' one - both same results!
Even installed busy box, binaries, permission fix and a whole load of other apps to get it working - Nothing!!
I will wait for now.

Dr.Ketan
Tried the method you suggested in the thread 1st page.
Cleared 'caches, wiped dalvik'
Used 'hardcore-speedmod k3-11 Kernel' to root
Used triangle away 1.70 to remove triangle.
Used 'busybox v9 - installed binaries'
Turned 'on' wifi switch on phone, mesaage box appeared middle of screen:
'ADD NETWORK, TURN ON WIFI' ?? - when wifi was clearly switched on!
Doesn't make any sense.....:silly:

just turn off and On
Have you any error using wifi connection?

Turn 'ON' and screen message is 'ADD NETWORK' - 'TURN ON WIFI' ?
I will try over the weekend to see if I can pick up spurious signals around the town to be sure and will let you know.
Just seems peculiar in relation to the last time I rooted using the CWM.zip when WIFI worked, rooted using Odin and Wifi didn't work.

Give it try!
sagarb said:
hi guys i just rooted all went fine but after i used cmw 5.5 lp8 through odin and flashed now im not getting wifi connection
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I just changed the SSID (network name) and boom !! problem solved!!
Try This before you go for comlicated things!

achavan said:
I just changed the SSID (network name) and boom !! problem solved!!
Try This before you go for comlicated things!
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thx this really works thnx sooo much :highfive:

[Q] First attempt at rooting (4.0.4)

I have been reading this website and several others over the last few days and last night decided to give rooting a go. Trouble is - I am not sure where to begin.
Last night I tried downloading Philz kernel - PhilZ-cwm6-DXLR5-OLB-v2.7 since my kernel version is 3.0.15-n7000dxlr5-cl968032.
I then followed these instructions:
Download xxx-signed.zip kernel matching your ROM
Put the previously downloaded xxx-signed.zip file on your external sd card
Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
Select "apply update from external storage".
Now select the xxx-signed.zip file you copied in previous step
You are rooted + new PhilZ-cwm6 kernel with CWM6
What I got was a message like - signature authorization failed.
Not sure what to do next and would appreciate some guidance.
I am doing this basically because Ive decided to keep this phone a little longer, learn about rooting and try my hand at experimenting some of the custom roms.
Again appreciate any assistance / guidance anyone might be willing to provide
thank you

Is this the one you tried?
http://d-h.st/o9X

yes... i think that is it

download using phone browser. the move it to ext sd and try again..

case sensitive link.... my bad

Obviously Not. The link i posted links to the kernel. It should be downloading the kernel.

same result..... signature verification failed

The otherday I use PhilZ 3.99 for LR5 from his thread in ori dev. It works fine.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3ale6m9q6b6a3
Sent from my phone.

Like I said... im new to this, but the instructions seem simple enough (as above). Wish I could get it to work for me....

I saw you are using ver 2.7. On the PhilZ he has 3.99 for lr5. It worked for me.
Sent from my phone.

i am downloading the 3.99 version now - see how it goes

tried 3.99 and get the same result -- signature verification failed

Strange. Maybe check if there a box in the stock recovery that can be ticked or unticked? Otherwise, check other root method from dr.ketan sticky at android dev thread. Many easy method, even an apk that root.
Sent from my phone.

dont know if this is relevant to the issue, but here it goes
About a month ago, I let the phone update some software - didnt really pay attention what it was updating as i was working.
Later that day i noticed my company email was not coming through. I raised a ticket with IT and received a response after looking into my case stating that the company does not allow rooted devices to access the email system. I found this strange because I had never tried to root the device. Is it possible that somehow an update occurred that rooted my phone?
Im aware that there are several ways to root, but again, im new to this would appreciate further guidance that might help me get this phone rooted.
thanks again

I would try method 0 and 1B from dr.ketan thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18978158
Let us know how it goes.
Sent from my phone.

willing to try these methods - if i start with method 0, how do i go about flashing with a safe kernel?
i have read quite a bit about kernel issues for 4.0.4 so just dont want to create a serious issue

newman330 said:
if i start with method 0, how do i go about flashing with a safe kernel?
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once rooted, use mobile odin to flash tar.md5 version of philz kernel, not zip

ok.... im rooted - thanks to both of you for the assistance.
now.... im rooted at 4.0.4. If i want to install a custom rom say for 4.2 or 4.3, I guess I need to root to the appropriate operating system. how does this process work? do i need to first flash to a safe kernel?
bear with me.... this is very complicated for my non-IT brain : )

The most reliable roms now are still stockbased custom roms 4.12. Other newer roms are still experimental. I like Sweet rom 10.5. You need to read instructions for rom flashing from the rom thread.
Sent from my phone.

i have downloaded the following files to computer and getting ready to place them on my phone:
PhilZ-cwm6-DXLR5-OLB-3.99.tar.md5
MobileODIN_FlashKernel_N7000-v3.0
MobileODINLite-v3.85.apk
Is there any special instructions i need to be aware of for mobile odin? I assume i just run the apk program and follow instructions from there to get my safe kernel flashed?