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[Q] Can't root Bell i9000M

Hey,
First of all, I tried to find the answer tot he problem in the forums before posting but I was unsuccessful.
I am having some trouble rooting my Bell i9000M. It came with Froyo when I recieved it. I tried androot, z4root, and SuperOneClick but they all failed. In my forum research I came across some comment that said z4root does notwork with the UGJK4 version.
I am restricted to 2 computers, a Mac and a laptop running Ubuntu Linux, so it'd be difficult for me to use Kies for anything.
What is my next step in rooting the phone?
I also tried to flash a kernel, which I read I can do without root access usining heimdall but this error occured: unknown required load command 0x80000022.
My phone is able to do into 3-button recovery and download modes.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Alex.
edit: spelling

Upgrade to Jl2 use superoneclick it works.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

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 I've also checked out many youtube videos on this topic but they seem out of date now.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!

Flash EZbase : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792 with odin. All the instructions you need are over there.
It's a complete, stock rom except for a few modifications (such as root and cwm recovery), you can choose to download froyo or gingerbread depending on what you want to flash next, if you do.
(Froyo is the 2.2 android OS that has more stable custom roms/kernels while Gingerbread is the new 2.3.3)
Also since you're on a i9000m, you may want to flash a "i9000m" modem (with the 850mhz band) found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391 after flashing, but it's not necessary.

Thanks for that link - it looks promising so i'll read through it properly and give it a go soon. I can't query to that forum as it's a development thread but a couple more queries...just want to make sure i don't do anything stupid!
The instructions state: Download all the EZOdin, EZbase CSC, PDA, PHONE and PIT if you do not have Samsung Kies installed, The Samsung USB Drivers will be required to.
Do you know if this means to download ALL those things if I don't have Kies installed, or just PIT if I don't have Kies installed? I do have Kies installed so not sure which of the above I require.
And on the Kies topic, it also states: If Samsung Kies is used please make sure you kill all Samsung Kies related services that are running (kies, tray agent, etc.)
sorry if i'm making you smack your head in disbelief at my ignorance, but does this mean I can use Kies to flash a kernel to my phone (and hence not need the above)...or that when using EZOdin to flash my phone, I need to make sure I have Kies completely shut down during the process?
And I assume by having Kies on my PC, I do not need to download the samsung USB drivers.
Thanks!

What the first sentence means is that you will need the usb drivers if Kies is not installed. There's a period missing I guess.
For the second one, it means you need to close Kies completely before flashing.

Thanks!
Got EZOdin, and the PDA/PHONE/CSC files, but when I click on the EZBase pit file this is all that's written on the page it opens:
v˜4
Edit: don't know why the rest of my post wouldn't complete above, but no luck in downloading the EZOdin.pit file, either at home (or now here at work).
Any thoughts? Reiterating my noob knowledge (or lack thereof) - I assume the .pit file is crucial to the process? Is there anywhere else I get this file, or another .pit file that will suffice?
Maybe i'll do some reading on PIT....

Rooted successfully!
been a bit of a task over the last fortnight trying to work out the ins & outs of rooting, the ways to go about it and to find a method that worked, which i've finally done.
this is really just a post in case anyone in a similar position and feeling as lost as i was along the road to discovery might benefit from how i managed it.
(and this assumes you've already read the many disclaimers out there about bricking your phone, & making sure you do a lot of reading of the threads on this topic)
i ended up using shortfuse superoneclick. got the program from shortfuse.org - v1.9. i downloaded it and ran it with my anitvirus turned off. It worked fine as per the instructions on the website (shortfuse.org) or in the thread here.
Bell Galaxy Vibrant i9000M
recently upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 via Kies
UGKC1
kernel 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #4
...now to do some proper exploring and fun!

Well done, take your time and,welcome to the world of fast galaxy s!!
Sent from gt i9000 insanity 8.5/fugumod

see these instructions: http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
good kernel, root, cwm and excellent, clear instructions

lgsshedden said:
see these instructions: http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
good kernel, root, cwm and excellent, clear instructions
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Now rooted and have gone and obtained TiB, Terminal Emulator, Wireless Tether and Root Explorer.
Had the speedmod kernel downloaded and was going to try to flash it to my phone via Odin as per the link you provided but wasn't sure if the kernel itself would root my phone and didn't get replies for my query about that.
So...now that i'm rooted you would still recommend flashing the speedmod kernel? I would assume mainly for the benefits of the kernel itself? Any likelihood of problems arising, having already rooted with SuperOneClick?
Thanks for your advice - the speedmod does sound good and have heard many happy reports from users.

yes it would have rooted you hence my suggestions for using it: sorry to have not been more clear
yes the speedmod kernel would be an upgrade over the stock one but my signature indicates what I use now: very fast and outstanding, not available on xda
I was never able to get oneclick to work as it was blocked on my pc, so my solution stemmed from having to find an alternate answer to a problem like yours
its fun once you get started: lots of help, even more opinion!

[Q] Flashing using Odin and not rooted

Hello, I have followed the processes HERE to install Froyo 2.2 onto my phone and everything worked correctly and I have went back to the [STOCK ROM] doing a master clear and using the same process but that isnt the complete stock ROM I had to use Kies to fix the problems I was having. Ok, my question is I don't want to root my phone I just want to follow the process like did with using Odin it was so simple I just run that program and wala I have a new look.... What other roms can I use in the same way that I dont have to root my phone? Like the Cognition do I have to root or is there a better ROM than the froyo one I used in the first link above.
Thanks,
Chad

I personally don't root my phone in between flashes however must people do.I just flash a clockwork zip. To answer your question no none of the roms I know out there are available as a simple odin one click.
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crystalhand said:
I personally don't root my phone in between flashes however must people do.I just flash a clockwork zip. To answer your question no none of the roms I know out there are available as a simple odin one click.
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crystalhand, thanks for the reply. Im new to this and not sure exactly what the clockwork zip is. If you followed the first link the Odin to my understanding is a ROM installer and I did install a Froyo 2.2 stock ROM thew Odin im guessing. I just wanted to know if there is another version or something else that works in a similar way without rooting your phone.
Thanks,
Chad

Can someone tell me what I have to do in the easiest way to get a new ROM on my phone without rooting?

There are a couple different methods to flashing. As stated above, you can flash the clockwork recovery. Once booted into that, you can install the zip file that is your rom of choice. The recommended and less problematic method is to root your phone, flash back to stock with master clear, reroot, clockwork mod, and then finally install rom of choice. People are always trying to look for the easier ways out. Well keep in mind, taking shortcuts tends to cause you problems, and in the end, you end up spending more time trying to troubleshoot probelms than it would if u just did it the right way..
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Oxicottin said:
I just wanted to know if there is another version or something else that works in a similar way without rooting your phone.
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Check out the link in my sig for bay_wolf's AIO Toolbox. It's a all-in-one program that flashes stock/roots/installs ClockworkMod/flashes custom ROM.

wonner said:
Check out the link in my sig for bay_wolf's AIO Toolbox. It's a all-in-one program that flashes stock/roots/installs ClockworkMod/flashes custom ROM.
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^ This.

Thanks fr the program Bay_Wolf...... I had also found a 3 part YouTube video that is every step you have to take to the T..... Very usefull if you want a visual Tutorial.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

[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

Which method do you think is much easier to get 100% SUCCESS on ROOT

after backreading for a couple of days, i have seen a lot ways to root & install recovery on our OptimusBlack .. . mine is V20B im knowledgeable enough about modding phones.. last two are OptimusOne(frroyo) & X8(eclair) ~
this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456274
or this one using BlackJack Method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
now my question is which method do you think is much easier to get 100% SUCCESS on ROOT
someone here who get a successfull root access using BlackJack?
any feedbakcs?

IMHO, if you still om froyo, the first one should work best (SoC right?)
But GB? Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23790405
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agent205 said:
IMHO, if you still om froyo, the first one should work best (SoC right?)
But GB? Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23790405
[Root] on V20B_CIS&V20O_DEU
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Question: Does this method of rooting your Black leave the Phone untouched?
Cause my mobo died on me - and after the repair i got it back from maintenance with Stock V20N on it. I flashed then V20C, rooted it with SOC and put my Nadroid backup on it. I had then to install the LG Update (cheat with own little Webserver and edited LMHOST) to update to V20N / V20O. Now i am on V20O......
I have finally the phone and layout i like but miss root to Backup the current ROM.So after playing hours with it - and the upcoming CMW9 or Miui ROM around the corner - i need Clockword Mod. So question again short:
How to root V20O without losing settings / data / apps?
Pls advice and sorry if i overread the solution in some of the threads - i read them nearly all....

agent205 said:
IMHO, if you still om froyo, the first one should work best (SoC right?)
But GB? Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23790405
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that method is for rooting GB right? but what about installing CWM?
Got my new OB and its on GB v20b..

That method is for flashing an already rooted version of v20.
Flash it (use the same version as you already have and make no wipes after)
then install superuser.zip and you ll have access to CWM.
That s all you gotta do.
Or flash v10a or similar with smartflash, root it, install cwm and then install any custom ROM you want. That s probably even easier.

N00BY0815 said:
That method is for flashing an already rooted version of v20.
Flash it (use the same version as you already have and make no wipes after)
then install superuser.zip and you ll have access to CWM.
That s all you gotta do.
Or flash v10a or similar with smartflash, root it, install cwm and then install any custom ROM you want. That s probably even easier.
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okay.. now im confused where's the real thread or link for rooting GB v20b?

v20o root does not work
hi there,
first of all, I'm a noob in rooting and flashing, etc. I have a question regarding the mentioned v20o flashing (by SergovnikRZM):
I downloaded and installed all files, but in SmartFlashTool the start button is grey, I cannot start the process.
Also I cannot choose the Com Port and the LG Mobile USB serial port as the picture shows.
What should I do? Do you have any idea?
(I have a v20o Hungarian rom and the OS is xp sp3)
Thanks in advance and sorry if it's trivial but it is not mentioned in the steps..

How about enabling windows enabler? If your on Windows 7, you should run it as admin. you need to click on windows enabler, till it shows ON.

Ok, I will try, but this step was not mentioned...
(os is xp sp3)
when I tried the KDZ update I had to run windows enabler, and it was working well, and as I see this tool is also included to root, but this step is missing
Anyway, thanks your reply I will try it

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S I9000 - Manual ADB Root?

Hi. I'm 13 years old and a bit of a n00b so sorry about that, but in a years time my parents will let me buy a new phone for £100 (about $153) or less. So, I saw that several i9000s were being sold used and refurb from amazon UK, so I am thinking about going for that when the time comes. The only thing about it though is that it is only updatable to 2.3.6 gingerbread. I have rooted all the android devices I own so far (Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5800, LG E400 and Nook Simple Touch), and have recently installed cm9 nightly on the lg e4000 and a port of cm 7.2 RC called Kyrillos Rom (great rom, kudos to the developer) and have loved it. So, if I was buying the galaxy S, one of the first things I would want to do with it is to install cm10.1, stable, which is officially compatible with this phone, or whatever the latest version is at time of buying is. Anyway, to do this I need CWM Recovery, and to get that I have to root. I have looked online on many sites including these forums, youtube, etc and the main way to root this phone seems to be to flash the cf-root kernel, using Odin, for gingerbread, or use an update.zip or superoneclick if its running eclair. However, many people have said that they got boot loops using cf-root, and I'd rather not risk that. Also, a couple of extra complications, 1) since I am buying it off of amazon I will not be able to return it because a root method will not work, 2) Because I am buying it in a years time I do not want to be stuck in 2.3.6 when 5.0+ is out.
So, I wanted to ask a question. Could I use a guide like one of these to root my phone. They are essentially thee same thing, just using different root exploits. Would ONE of these definitely work with any of the official baseband versions, because I want to be pretty certain when I buy it that I can get JB.
http://forum.ucweb.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=65836
http://www.matbra.com/en/2011/04/20/root-manual-do-android/
or something like the above two but using a different exploit (download or guide link please)
I'm not too uncomfortable with basic cmd and adb so it seems the best way for me, as I would be uncomfortable if confronted with boot loops.
It would be great if someone actually has used one of these methods on their stock i9000 devices before. It will have to work with whatever the latest official kies or ota update is because there is no telling which android version my used/refurb device will come with.
I would be really, really grateful if I got a definite solution to this. Thank you in advance for helping and I'm very sorry about the long post.
ps on my lg e400 i tried superoneclick, the run.bat and all the other one click root methods. None of them worked, but manually rooting it5 using adb, cmd and the rageagainstthecage exploit worked perfectly.

too much to read mate, why dont u simplify things here.
bootloop will occur if u flash wrong cfroot its common, no panic, juz find a suitable one n flash it again, ur fone will be rooted
da important thing here is da info of ur device, see setting for info on build number, ur imei, android version, n etc n copy it somewhere, thats da references for knowing ur region base n fone info. but make sure ur own device version before do it (i9000/i9003/i9001/shw m110s/ or etc!)
upgrading also need some confirmation, u can follow any ways in xda provided each of them was doing it with their own experience, but da important thing is u know what u re trying to do, thats all
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compacity said:
too much to read mate, why dont u simplify things here.
bootloop will occur if u flash wrong cfroot its common, no panic, juz find a suitable one n flash it again, ur fone will be rooted
da important thing here is da info of ur device, see setting for info on build number, ur imei, android version, n etc n copy it somewhere, thats da references for knowing ur region base n fone info. but make sure ur own device version before do it (i9000/i9003/i9001/shw m110s/ or etc!)
upgrading also need some confirmation, u can follow any ways in xda provided each of them was doing it with their own experience, but da important thing is u know what u re trying to do, thats all
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So, the people who complain in comments are flashing the wrong one? Is there one for every model (I'd be getting international but I don't know what baseband etc)
Also, I'd love to know if there's any way you can just go back to basics and root using a command line. I'd just feel slightly more comfortable doing it that way.
Sorry about the last long post and thanks for replying so soon

Sorry, one other n00b question
I can look at this page but I do not know which download link applies to which software version, baseband version, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108

PowerNOOK said:
Sorry, one other n00b question
I can look at this page but I do not know which download link applies to which software version, baseband version, etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
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you can use an app to root i9000 or with PC or with a semaphore kernel even , look in My Android collections (link below) under unlock and root section

that looks brilliant. I assume its the link under 2e recovery for the 'i9000 root update.zip' on mediafire.com. I just have a few basic questions to ask.
a) Does this work on 2.3.6 value pack?
b) I'm in the UK so I should be able to update from whatever it comes with (eclair, froyo) to 2.3.6 officially, either OTA or with kies, right?
c) Does this work for all baseband/firmware versions?
d) Can I install this as update.zip with stock samsung recovery?
e) I assume this installs su, busybox and the Superuser apk, does it?
f) After rooting could I download rom manager and use it to flash the appropriate version of cwm recovery?
Sorry about all the n00b questions, but thanks

a) Does this work on 2.3.6 value pack?
sure, but less work involved when you use Framaroot or Z4root app ( its just install app and you are rooted)
b) I'm in the UK so I should be able to update from whatever it comes with (eclair, froyo) to 2.3.6 officially, either OTA or with kies, right?
yep
c) Does this work for all baseband/firmware versions?
Nope...mostly for latest Gingerbread...you may need to find earlier versions of it for earlier ROMs
d) Can I install this as update.zip with stock samsung recovery?
yep, IF you have 2e recovery, but like I said, just install app and you are done
e) I assume this installs su, busybox and the Superuser apk, does it?
SU and superuser are the same, it will install that, busybox you install by downloading from google
f) After rooting could I download rom manager and use it to flash the appropriate version of cwm recovery?
yep, and can also be done by Flashing a kernel with CWM or installing Flasify or Mobile Odin to Flash whatever you want.

sure, but less work involved when you use Framaroot or Z4root app ( its just install app and you are rooted)
OK, thanks so much for this. So, to confirm, I can just use z4root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953?vm=r&s=1) or framaroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276?vm=r&s=1) on all versions of baseband provided I am running firmware version 2.3.6. One or the other will work, just by installing the APK and tapping some sort of root button. I am familiar with z4root because it worked to root my samsung i5800 when it was on eclair. However, it would not root it after the official upgrade to froyo. Is this the same issue that the galaxy s is faced with. Will I have to somehow downgrade it to eclair if it comes from froyo or gingerbread? Also, framaroot does not say that the galaxy s is supported. Does it work?
Also, one other thing. No offence to chainfire (the root is very impressive and I wouldn't know where to start in making one) but why is it that all the tutorials I have recently seen are using odin and cf-root not z4root or framaroot. Is there a catch, or something.
Anyhow, thanks very much for answering. Sorry about yet more n00bish questions.
ps Also, just for the record, what is 2e recovery. Is it stock?

I can just use z4root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953?vm=r&s=1) or framaroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276?vm=r&s=1) on all versions of baseband provided I am running firmware version 2.3.6. One or the other will work, just by installing the APK and tapping some sort of root button.
yep, but stick to Framaroot a it was only released in 2013, whereas Z4root was in 2010
I am familiar with z4root because it worked to root my samsung i5800 when it was on eclair. However, it would not root it after the official upgrade to froyo. Is this the same issue that the galaxy s is faced with.
The above link you posted will tell you it is compatible with 19000
Will I have to somehow downgrade it to eclair if it comes from froyo or gingerbread?
Don't waste your time downgrading, upgrade to gingerbread and than root with framaroot
Also, framaroot does not say that the galaxy s is supported. Does it work?
Read the link you posted it is compatible with i9000 and users have used it successfully
Also, one other thing. No offence to chainfire (the root is very impressive and I wouldn't know where to start in making one) but why is it that all the tutorials I have recently seen are using odin and cf-root not z4root or framaroot. Is there a catch, or something.
Nope Framaroot only came out February 2013, so very few are aware of it and CF rooting kernel was sort of the first to come out and semaphore rooting kernel later, and is also popular kernels have added features, where rooting apps only place SU into your system.
ps Also, just for the record, what is 2e recovery. Is it stock?
yep, but not all phones have 2e recovery, they mostly have 3e recovery, which does not give you the option to flash updates

Sorry about the Framaroot thing, I missed the galaxy S when scrolling down fast - derp. So, its as simple as downloading the APK, transferring it to the phone, installing it, tapping the right root method, rebooting, installing rom manager or something like it, flashing cwm recovery with it, downloading the latest version of cm, making a nandroid backup and flashing the .zip from the sd card using cwm to get cyanogenmod on this phone.
Also, a question of opinion, next year I will have a £100 budget to get a new sim free or payg smartphone with. I will see if I can get a refurbished s3, but it probably will not hit this price point. Do you think the i9000 refurbished would be a good choice for this budget, particularly if I then root it with framaroot and installing cm
Thanks for all your help and for the quick reply.
Sorry about being a n00b, I am learning...

So, its as simple as downloading the APK, transferring it to the phone, installing it, tapping the right root method, rebooting, installing rom manager or something like it, flashing cwm recovery with it, downloading the latest version of cm, making a nandroid backup and flashing the .zip from the sd card using cwm to get cyanogenmod on this phone.
yep, these days its that simple but was not like that before
Also, a question of opinion, next year I will have a £100 budget to get a new sim free or payg smartphone with.
well, next year is still to come , so the way things are going, you might even get an S3 for that price

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So, its as simple as downloading the APK, transferring it to the phone, installing it, tapping the right root method, rebooting, installing rom manager or something like it, flashing cwm recovery with it, downloading the latest version of cm, making a nandroid backup and flashing the .zip from the sd card using cwm to get cyanogenmod on this phone.
yep, these days its that simple but was not like that before
Also, a question of opinion, next year I will have a £100 budget to get a new sim free or payg smartphone with.
well, next year is still to come , so the way things are going, you might even get an S3 for that price
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Well hopefully I can get an s3 :fingers-crossed:, but whatever I get, the S is an awesome phone. We wouldn't have the nexus s, s2, s3, s4 etc without it.
Thanks for helping me, I'm not scared of Odin, but I tend to try to avoid it if there's another possible way.
I think, for someone like me, who is probably not going to stay stock for more than about a week, its better to get an older high-range phone than a brand new low range phone.
So, I think that's probably the end of this thread. Thanks to everyone who helped me.