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Is there a way to root the Fascinate and install Clockworkmod solely using only a MAC?? If so, HOW??.... Thanks in advance!
I agree I'd love to know
I just rooted my Fascinate using my MAC following this link at Android Central
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...ll-about-rooting-faqs-how-tos.html#post598519
BTW.. I am on Build EA28 in case your wondering
Now I need to know how to install the Clockworkmod Kernel using my MAC so I can run rom manager and flash recovery. Anyone know??
peckjh said:
I just rooted my Fascinate using my MAC following this link at Android Central
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...ll-about-rooting-faqs-how-tos.html#post598519
BTW.. I am on Build EA28 in case your wondering
Now I need to know how to install the Clockworkmod Kernel using my MAC so I can run rom manager and flash recovery. Anyone know??
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Since ur running EA28, just download rom manager and flash it?
jenisiz said:
Since ur running EA28, just download rom manager and flash it?
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Really? It's that easy on EA28? I was under the impression you needed the clockworkmod kernel flashed first. Anyone else have any insight on this?
Just tried flashing via ROM Manager and it's a no go. I need to flash custom kernel and the link that is in this thread is broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Anyone else that can help me figure out how to flash clockworkmod kernel using a MAC with no ODIN (and no I am not going to run bootcamp)
peckjh said:
Anyone else that can help me figure out how to flash clockworkmod kernel using a MAC with no ODIN (and no I am not going to run bootcamp)
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From what I've read, Heimdall (or whatever the name is) doesn't work for our phones, so Odin is the only way to flash it. Setting up a VirtualMachine and using USB-passthrough probably would work, but otherwise you'd need to find a computer that can run Odin (you'd also need to use Odin whenever you change the modem used).
KitsuneKnight said:
From what I've read, Heimdall (or whatever the name is) doesn't work for our phones, so Odin is the only way to flash it. Setting up a VirtualMachine and using USB-passthrough probably would work, but otherwise you'd need to find a computer that can run Odin (you'd also need to use Odin whenever you change the modem used).
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Heimdall works fine with the fascinate. I haven't used odin in months, and use heimdall daily to flash test kernels and such. Not sure it works with mac though.
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KitsuneKnight said:
From what I've read, Heimdall (or whatever the name is) doesn't work for our phones, so Odin is the only way to flash it. Setting up a VirtualMachine and using USB-passthrough probably would work, but otherwise you'd need to find a computer that can run Odin (you'd also need to use Odin whenever you change the modem used).
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There has got to be another way. When using ODIN how is it flashing it to your phone? Is it possible to use ADB commands through MAC to accomplish the same thing? Also there is a way to flash the clockworkmod kernel using a MAC, instructions are posted on the previous post (link) but the link within that thread is broken, anyone have the file??
peckjh said:
Just tried flashing via ROM Manager and it's a no go. I need to flash custom kernel and the link that is in this thread is broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Anyone else that can help me figure out how to flash clockworkmod kernel using a MAC with no ODIN (and no I am not going to run bootcamp)
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Wait? You flashed clockwork mod, followed by rebooting and then selecting the update.zip and it didn't work?
jenisiz said:
Wait? You flashed clockwork mod, followed by rebooting and then selecting the update.zip and it didn't work?
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Yes, through rom manager. It did not work.
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peckjh said:
Yes, through rom manager. It did not work.
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Rom Manager can only install part of CWM. The rest needs to be flashed via Download mode, such as with Odin (or that other one, apparently).
KitsuneKnight said:
Rom Manager can only install part of CWM. The rest needs to be flashed via Download mode, such as with Odin (or that other one, apparently).
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I never used Odin until my eb01 flash...fyi
I cant even get my mac to recognize my phone. I searched 3 sites yesterday and still cant get it to connect. It says the disc is not readable.
I haven't been able to find samsung drivers for MAC. I can dual boot on my mac so everything for my phone I have to switch to Windows.
Here is all you need for using your Mac to push files to your SD (when the computer won't recognize), root, flash CWM... Only thing not possible yet is flashing the radio. So if you plan to upgrade to froyo you need to at least have the DL09 radio already.
Tried the one click root and it wouldnt work...said permission denied. Tried it about 5 different ways and never got past the first step where I was supposed to drag and drop files into terminal to be pushed to sdcard. Allows denied permission...i assume I was dragging the right files into the terminal.
You need to use the manual adb rooting method when rooting in OS X. Also to flash custom kernel and recovery, you need to flash them with redbend_ua.
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After I started this thread, I figured it all out myself. Link to my guide below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967641
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govolsman said:
Tried the one click root and it wouldnt work...said permission denied. Tried it about 5 different ways and never got past the first step where I was supposed to drag and drop files into terminal to be pushed to sdcard. Allows denied permission...i assume I was dragging the right files into the terminal.
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See my guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967641
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got rid of my windows laptop and sticking with the macbook. currently on ultimate rom but if new roms start coming out for ics and I try it and screw up my phone how would I resort back to stock?
edit: i come back to you defeated. I've searched and tried every damn method mentioned but it just won't recognize my damn vibrant. heimdall can suck my ****
Heimdall
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834195
do I need the same tar and pit files with hiemdall that I needed for Odin?
ok I found where to put the pit file and maybe the tar file but not sure about that one. it doesn't recognize the vibrant on download mode.
any macheads here with experience using it?
I'm having trouble too
junglerumble said:
ok I found where to put the pit file and maybe the tar file but not sure about that one. it doesn't recognize the vibrant on download mode.
any macheads here with experience using it?
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I've been trying to find a way to do this through xda, google, and youtube and I could find a tutorial or a how to. I tried playing around with it, but my mac isn't reading the vibrant for some reason. Help please
I recently switched from PC to Mac and have sort of been dreading the first time I'm forced to figure out Hiemdall. I do know that a few people here actually prefer it over Odin though.
junglerumble said:
heimdall can suck my ****
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Hahaha...Well said
if you get stuck you can always install a virtual desktop client on your mac like Vbox and run windows as xp is end of life install it and disable automatic updates and it wont tell you its a funky os copy.
then you can get odin if you prefer that.
I am a total noob so bear with me please
i have read loads of tutorials of how to root my device but they all use very technical terms
My current thing is bukj3 and i was wondering if i needed to put a certain official firmware before i root because im thinking there are certain roots for certain firmwares also i was hoping someone can give me nooby instructions lol
thanks
I think the most simple guide is probably this one.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You should find the instructions there, and step by step guide fairly good!
For more detailed knowledge try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
hope this helps
Rooting is not very difficult at all
The easiest way is to replace the kernel on your device with one that is already rooted.
To do this you install a program called Odin on your desktop computer or mobile Odin on your phone and use this software to flash a kernel to your phone.
You download a kernel that is Odin compatible and flash it.
I'd recommend chainfires cfroot kernel as a first step. Download from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Read the first few posts on exactly how to do it. It only takes a few minutes to do.
If you have kies installed on your computer the drivers for Odin will already be installed.
Install kies.
Download odin.
Download cfroot kernel (from link above)
Stop kies.
Run Odin.
Put phone into download mode.
Connect phone.
Select cfroot kernel as per instructions in above link.
Flash kernel using Odin.
Device is rooted.
If you need more help let me know.
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I have kies installed but another problem im having is the samsung mtp drivers fail to install.. ive tried all solutions such as switching usb dwbugging on n off .. reinstalling kies and updating my windows service pack.. im currently using vista
If you put your phone into USB connection mode and connect to computer does the computer recognise the phone as a drive and let you view the files etc?
If so I think Odin will work.
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Thanks alot ill try that
btw once ive done the cf-root is there a certain custom ROM you would recommend, you see for some reason i am having alot of game issues such as the characters and buildings being pure white and many games that are meant to be compatible for my phone send me back to my app list after the title screen plus they are meant to help with battery life etc.
please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
emma129 said:
please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
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Use Odin to flash speed mod kernel. Place it in the PDA and flash. You can download it from his thread here on xda. Just search Google.
Steps:
1. Download the kernel
2. Put phone in download mode (down volume, home and power)
3. Open Odin and click PDA and then find the speedmod kernel found here ( http://vln01.helochat.com/tourist/speedmod-kernel-s2-k2-21-Odin.tar )
4. Flash!!
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ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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View attachment ninphetamine-2.1.3-release.tar
just put that in pda in odin and flash
thats how i did it, its already rooted and has CWM then flash whatever rom or kernel you want if you want (that one's out dated now)
and the kernel the guy above said will be already rooted aswell so no need to use s2root
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
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alcurtis93 said:
That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
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Hi, I'm pretty new to this too.
Just wondering, I used "GT-I9100_XWKI8_insecure.tar" to flash my Galaxy SII, then s2root. I get superuser, but I can't find CWM.
Can I use this kernel you guys posted as well? Or is it for his specific phone?
I'm really having problems getting CWM, and I'm scared of trying stuff before getting a backup.
So if installing that kernel installs CWM as well, and works for my model too, then I'm going for it.
Thanks.
hi, i have just recently got another galaxy s2 after nicely cracking the screen on my old one :S the stats are as follows
galaxy s2
4.0.3
i9100xxlps
3.0.1519100xwlp7sl340913
i downloaded and flashed the closes kernal which was xxlp6 (this was the closest) and now it seems stuck in the start up screen, odin flashes it successfully and it starts to reboot but all i have on screen is samsung galaxys11 with yellow triangle and it just hangs there and won't go any further, i followed the instructions to the letter so i don't know whats gone wrong, i found this thread and i have found and downloaded the speedmod kernal and tried to flash that over using odin, again it says successfull but will not go past the loading screen, please help i don't know what to do or what i could have possibly done wrong
thanks in advance, emma
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
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themadba said:
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
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thank you, im getting myself so frustrated, i know i should have searched first but ya know what it's like when ya all up in the air and just feel like screaming? lol , thanks i'll go read it now
Hi Guys
Im currently using the galaxy s2 I9100 and am trying my damdest to root my phone via the info in the following forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I understand the instructions and have downloaded the necessary tools to proceed.......But everytime i download the relevant Kernal and try and find it via the PDA button in Odin. It doesn't recongise it in *.tar, *.md5 or *.smd format.
Ive unzipped and extracted the files via Winzip and now J Zip, but yet im still getting the same problem of Odin not picking it up.
It's proberley an easy fix and im just doing something blatenly easy......completely wrong
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers!
Dazaster said:
Hi Guys
Im currently using the galaxy s2 I9100 and am trying my damdest to root my phone via the info in the following forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I understand the instructions and have downloaded the necessary tools to proceed.......But everytime i download the relevant Kernal and try and find it via the PDA button in Odin. It doesn't recongise it in *.tar, *.md5 or *.smd format.
Ive unzipped and extracted the files via Winzip and now J Zip, but yet im still getting the same problem of Odin not picking it up.
It's proberley an easy fix and im just doing something blatenly easy......completely wrong
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers!
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Hi!
I just tried with the XXLQ7 kernel, and it worked for me. did you enter the password when extracting the zip?
anyway: there are easier ways to root than this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20075898&postcount=8
these kernels are prerooted and come with SuperUser App, BusyBox support and CWM*. And you don't need to use that "Samsung Quick Root" thingie. just flash the kernel in odin, the same way the other guide explained. (sidenote: afaik it doesn't have to be the exact same kernel (e.g. XXLQ7 or whatever) but only the same android version. no ICS kernel on GB rom but else you should be fine. if possible use one with v5.5 or 5.6)
if you really can't get odin to work (I guess you are using v.1.85), search for it on google, and use the newest version. (mine is 3.04, maybe there's a newer one alerady.) I've never heard of that problem, but one never knows.
*an app, very handy for backups!