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Cannot root GT-I9000

Hi noob here. I rooted my fone after i updated to 2.2. Everything was fine then i updated again to 2.2.1 now my fone will not root anymore. Any suggestions?
Rooted originally with z4root. Uk on o2 network.
Cheers
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cfroot also gives u 2e recovery back

Can i download that in the market or is it a pc and transfer jobbie?
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Tried cfroot but will not work
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Superoneclick is the method I used that worked. It's an app on your computer that u run
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z4root is so convenient and easy to use but unfortunately doesn't work on all firmwares. In my experience, you have 2 options:
1) Use SuperOneClick. It's a desktop app and has worked for me on all firmwares that z4root doesn't. The disadvantage here is that your recovery still won't allow you to run unsigned update.zip files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2) Install a custom kernel that includes root, 2e recovery and other features. There's a bunch in the dev forum but here are 2 examples:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774500

Ok so i tried both and still not working . Just spent an hour searching tinterweb and the talk is that there isnt a root yet for the 2.2.1 jpy update. Is this true?
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agreenwood said:
Ok so i tried both and still not working . Just spent an hour searching tinterweb and the talk is that there isnt a root yet for the 2.2.1 jpy update. Is this true?
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Hrmm. I haven't seen that although I've not read up on JPY. I understood that JPY was (VERY) similar (or the same) as JPU and I know SuperOneClick works with JPU. Check the oneclick thread for updates on JPY.

i have root on jpy, you can get it by flashing cfroot as PDA..
or flash hardcore kernel as PDA and use simple root + bu on the recovery menu..
it should work.. it did by me

I shall give it another try and will post result. Thanks everyone
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Ser_Bean said:
i have root on jpy, you can get it by flashing cfroot as PDA..
or flash hardcore kernel as PDA and use simple root + bu on the recovery menu..
it should work.. it did by me
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Agreed. Flash a kernel with root already enabled.

Took a few goes but managed to get superoneclick to root fone. Thanks very much
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Great, enjoy your rooted phone!

KI2

How do you flash it? It doesn't work with clockworkmod obviously and I need some guidance!

Odin
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Odin
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I sure wish you would elaborate. I've got Frito 2.2, rooted with clockwork and titanium backup.
For the life of me, with all the updates, lingo and quick replies I can't determine what zip or tar or modded bootloaders etc to use.
It'd be nice for a quick how-to for what KI2 IF offering.

Get the I897 GB bootloaders(KF1)
Download mode, then flash those.
Next you will boot into recovery, delete all user data.
Then download the tar file(KI2) and extract using the password
sampro.pl
Put what's in the folder into the Odin PDA slot and flash.
I will help you root when you get that far.
Elaborate enough?
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b-eock said:
Get the I897 GB bootloaders(KF1)
Download mode, then flash those.
Next you will boot into recovery, delete all user data.
Then download the tar file(KI2) and extract using the password
sampro.pl
Put what's in the folder into the Odin PDA slot and flash.
I will help you root when you get that far.
Elaborate enough?
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Very much so! Thank you for your time, I'm at work now but I'll be working on this in the morning.
I just couldn't find clear and concise instructions on the newest stuff ...... until you!

Its kool, if you need any more help just ask me!
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Custom Recoveries? Other then CWM

I'm new to the captivate. But not to the Galaxy S series. But I'm running mine on a rooted 2.1. And ROM Manager doesn't like work. I've tried everything. Trying to get CM7 on this beast but can't get no recovery. Even tried on 2.2. Still nothing. is there a .zip recovery that goes by update.zip and I'm back to stock 2.1. Help
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See this Stickied Thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19425513
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Cyanogen mod

Do u have to be rooted to install
cyanogen mod
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pswatts0122178 said:
Do u have to be rooted to install
cyanogen mod
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Yes, I suggest you find a guide that one of your modorators has put their time into to help people like you. Please next time look a little harder and read.
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Of course. Rooting is the first step to make any modifications to your phone. What stock version are you currently on?
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I can't say you need to be rooted, but it is needed for certain backup utilities like Titanium Backup. Otherwise, all you need is CWM
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I suppose I misspoke. Root is not required, but is greatly helpful, and I'd suggest obtaining it first.
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I would say , root is highly recommended. But I think I seen a tutorial somewhere about flashing clockworkmod recovery on a stock unrooted captivate, or flashing a modded 3e Recovery to flash unsigned zip packages. I will try to find the link for you. But to backup all your apps and data, you will need root.
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Here is the link for the modded 3 e recovery without signature checks if anyone needs it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
And I have a clockworkmod recovery zip for anyone who needs it as well
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cmilldrummin said:
Here is the link for the modded 3 e recovery without signature checks if anyone needs it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
And I have a clockworkmod recovery zip for anyone who needs it as well
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Thanks, I was looking for the link for the OP , but the search doesn't work well in xda app. Lol. It don't work well for me anyway. Lol
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Yea I didn't even bother with trying to use the app lol...have often tried and failed....switched to the browser
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Yeah, lol. And everytime I try to copy a thread url, xda premium force closes. I don't know why. Oh well. Lol
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+1 for XDA and all their work, -1 for their horrible app lol
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2.3.5
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cmilldrummin said:
Of course. Rooting is the first step to make any modifications to your phone. What stock version are you currently on?
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2.3.5
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There are methods to root gingerbread, but they tend to be more involved then earlier versions of android. I correct my earlier statement that root is necessary. I'd highly suggest it if you want to back up apps etc, but it isn't required. I'd suggest downgrading to 2.1 or 2.2 and use the superoneclick utility. Supposedly this tool works on gingerbread but I haven't had any luck with it.
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The easiest way is probably to flash Corn kernel, because you get the option to root in CWM. And you will have corn kernel, so it will also be easy to flash from there
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If you want to flash a custom roms, flash back to stock, then flash a custom kernel via Odin, reboot to system, put the rom on root of sd card, reboot to cwm, do a nandroid backup, wipe data/factory reset, then flash zip from sd card. That's the basic of flashing. Search around in the captivate section and you will find your answers. There are so many topics about flashing roms. Most of the time the rom dev, posts detailed instructions on flashing his/hers rom from start to finish.
Almost every custom rom comes pre-rooted. No need to root once you flash the custom rom.
Also, if you want to save your contacts, you should do so before you flash back to stock, or before you flash the custom rom. If you want to backup all of your apps, then you will need to be rooted, and have titanium backup installed from the market.
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Creating a STOCK ICS cwm

So i wanna know if i can create a CWM zip from the official ICS.AP file, any guide will be good

Certainly.. But you need few tools like AIO toolkit and bin extractor.. and signer ..
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