Just got a x2 quick question.. I bought it on ebay so im going to sbf it back to 2.3.4; then can i just upgrade to 2.3.5 then root that and then install eclipse? or does that order sound wrong. can i just sbf to 2.3.5 and root that or does it have to be the 2.3.4? I think i read somewhere i need to go to 2.3.4 for some kernel files that aren't on 2.3.5. any help is appreciated and I am sure this has been answered I just don't want to scroll 500+ pages.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391824
Nick_Gl said:
Just got a x2 quick question.. I bought it on ebay so im going to sbf it back to 2.3.4; then can i just upgrade to 2.3.5 then root that and then install eclipse? or does that order sound wrong. can i just sbf to 2.3.5 and root that or does it have to be the 2.3.4? I think i read somewhere i need to go to 2.3.4 for some kernel files that aren't on 2.3.5. any help is appreciated and I am sure this has been answered I just don't want to scroll 500+ pages.
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Wrong section for the post, but yes, you will have to upgrade to 2.3.5 from 2.3.4. You most likely won't have to SBF, as you will probably get the phone running 2.3.4, but it is a good habit to get into so that ROM installs go more smoothly and bugs are easier to detect.
Follow the thread posted above and you're good to go.
Also, that search thread box is there for a reason . It's pretty helpful (you don't have to scroll 500+ pages!).
Questions should be asked in Q&A forums, not development forums.
Thread moved.
The Eclipse site will tell you what order you need to do it in. You can't root 2.3.5, have to root 2.3.4 do a voodoo and then upg and restore the backup.
GL!
csking33 said:
Wrong section for the post, but yes, you will have to upgrade to 2.3.5 from 2.3.4. You most likely won't have to SBF, as you will probably get the phone running 2.3.4, but it is a good habit to get into so that ROM installs go more smoothly and bugs are easier to detect.
Follow the thread posted above and you're good to go.
Also, that search thread box is there for a reason . It's pretty helpful (you don't have to scroll 500+ pages!).
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Isn't this the q&a section?
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... It was moved by Archer, ts the instructions are ALWAYS in the devs posts... Read them
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cannot update rooted att atrix to 4.1.57. need help please ?
Did you freeze the process that sends updates to your phone?
I am having the same issue and I have not frozen anything yet
did you follow the guide on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
make sure u are running 1.2.6
This doesn't belong in Development - this is what Q&A is for....
I had to flash to 1.26 sbf
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jgc121 said:
This doesn't belong in Development - this is what Q&A is for....
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+1. This needs to be moved to Q+A.
moved to proper forum
I did what it says in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1016060
my phone is running 1.26 but I did not work. I still cannot update to 1.57
I am new to the forum and I am looking for the easiest way to root my fascinate sch-i500 phone. It has Froyo 2.2.1 currently. Any help is appreciated.
No worries. Use Z4 root, its a one click method which will do what you want rather easily. I posted a link below to a thread which includes the apk file and instructions on how to use it.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
If you just want to root, find a one click root app. If you want to flash roms :
One tip: Read the stickies in the Development section. Your better off knowing what your doing instead of blindly following our advice. Sorry if this comes as a bit of a downer, but its for your own good.
Sent from my Fascinate with MIUI Gingerbread
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If you just want to root, find a one click root app. If you want to flash roms :
One tip: Read the stickies in the Development section. Your better off knowing what your doing instead of blindly following our advice. Sorry if this comes as a bit of a downer, but its for your own good.
Sent from my Fascinate with MIUI Gingerbread
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^ Yup, he's right...The z4 root apk I posted does work 99.9% of the time without a hitch but sometimes things don't always go as planned and you may end up having to Odin because of it. Like TheSonicEmerald recommended read though the stickies and see what it will take to get your samsung fascinate back up and running again if something were to go wrong. It will save you a lot of time when it does happen, and believe me, if your going to be flashing roms and such things WILL go wrong. This isn't to scare you or anything, it is to assure you if anything goes wrong the forum is here to help. I've learned this one word of advice over my time here and thats, "YOU CAN NEVER BRICK AN ANDROID PHONE."I hope this helped you out a little. Happy modding.
I'm not new to rooting at all, I have rooted several devices. A friend of mine just got a Fascinate and all the info I'm finding seems old and depricated. Will this z4root still work? Is it simple enough for a newb to do? She really just wants root for the wifi tether for root users.
I couldn't agree more. I read a ton of stickies and it paid off big time
Hi to all,
I installed custom rom on my Vibrant sgh-t959 but now i want the stock rom that was on the phone. Can someone give me link to the stock rom?
Thanks
.... really? go back out of this thread and scroll to the top of the forum. First Post the one Stickied at the top.(it's in BOLD) As rude as this sounds you really need to read stickies as they are stickied for a reason.
Depends if you got the phone with 2.1 or 2.2....
- If it was 2.1 then ODIN using any guide
- If it was 2.2 then there is an "Official" stock build out there in "Development" by whitehawx, its not in the "Bible" so ur gonna have to search for it.
Good luck!
kawika said:
Depends if you got the phone with 2.1 or 2.2....
- If it was 2.1 then ODIN using any guide
- If it was 2.2 then there is an "Official" stock build out there in "Development" by whitehawx, its not in the "Bible" so ur gonna have to search for it.
Good luck!
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did they actually make these things out of the box with 2.2? i thought it was just an official OTA update?
@OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876769 read this thread lots of info and will help you avoid getting the noob treatment when you ask questions
@OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028 stickied Guide at top of forum.
I read all sticked threads and i didn't find anything. Because of that i wrote here. And if you want please give me direct link to the rom.
boki_thegame said:
I read all sticked threads and i didn't find anything. Because of that i wrote here. And if you want please give me direct link to the rom.
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http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
This is what i've been looking for. Thanks anyway
http://www.cellphone-tutorial.com/2011/07/samsung-android-t-mobile-sgh-t959.html
boki_thegame said:
This is what i've been looking for. Thanks anyway
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I knew the Vibrant came stock with 2.1 and 2.2!!!!! Thats awesome, glad you found it! How did you find it? Was it a simple Google search that brought you to it?..... I bet it was
Hey Guys,
I've been away from the Fascinate for several months but I'm back. I am familiar with rooting, Odin etc.....
My question is, I want to root but not install a custom rom/kernel yet till I get myself refreshed. So what is the easiet way to this now??
Firmware version - 2.2.1
baseband version - EB01
kernel - 2.6.32.9
When I check for software update on my phone it says no ne update is available
Not a development topic. Should be under question and answer forums. This question was just answered in q and a recently. Jelani993 posted the question. There is a link to a tutorial by droidstyle within the first few posts. It is an excellent tutorial. Odin stock EH03 which can be found on these forums. It is Android 2.35. It is the latest update stockwise. Root that one.
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markkitos said:
Hey Guys,
I've been away from the Fascinate for several months but I'm back. I am familiar with rooting, Odin etc.....
My question is, I want to root but not install a custom rom/kernel yet till I get myself refreshed. So what is the easiet way to this now??
Firmware version - 2.2.1
baseband version - EB01
kernel - 2.6.32.9
When I check for software update on my phone it says no ne update is available
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This is not development...please have this moved to q&a section. Then go to the general section, find my guide and refer to section 5.
I can't wait for the fascinate to finally get root so that real development can start!
Thanks guys - sry for posting in wrong spot - heading to q&a
markkitos said:
Thanks guys - sry for posting in wrong spot - heading to q&a
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No problem. Been there done that. Enjoy.
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I got a phone from a friend, and it seems sim locked to tre (sweden). now im trying to get it rooted to get rid of the sim lock. but im totally new to both smartphones and android. i've only jailbreaked ipod touch before.
i was following these two threads to get it unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
but i cant find the right one, which should be XWKF4, right?
android version
2.3.3
baseband version
i9100nekf2
kernel version
2.6.35.7-i9100xwkf4-cl280512
build number
gibgerbread.xwkf4
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im a little bit afraid of trying a diffrent one because i dont know what can happend...
edit: i found one thread that may be working, but i dont know. "Ice Cream Sandwich XWLP7 (4.0.3): http://www.mediafire.com/download/wb...2.7-signed.zip" can that work? im not sure if LP7 work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365701
thanks!
Good work having a real go at it yourself, but honestly, make life easy for yourself & use the guide in the thread stickied near the top of Q&A. You'll have it done in minutes.
MistahBungle said:
Good work having a real go at it yourself, but honestly, make life easy for yourself & use the guide in the thread stickied near the top of Q&A. You'll have it done in minutes.
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that's my problem, that thread dosnt tell me which one i need, or where to get it. i've looked at dozens of guides and cant find one that help me. the only thing that i seem to have a problem with is which one i should use, because i cant find the XWKF4 one.
Because you're running ancient GB firmware, update your firmware to ICS or JB first, then root. Instructions/links in that same thread.
MistahBungle said:
Because you're running ancient GB firmware, update your firmware to ICS or JB first, then root. Instructions/links in that same thread.
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okej, thanks.i followed this one (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365701) and everything was fine until i was gonna root it, and when i was done with that (odin said succiful) it wasnt rooted. i downloaded the files in thread and followed every step. what could gone wrong?
Did you look at Doomlords easy rooting kit.I think that does it.Also search for Spocky's unlock app.
theunderling said:
Did you look at Doomlords easy rooting kit.I think that does it.Also search for Spocky's unlock app.
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that tool said that i dont have permission, which means its not rooted? why do i need a rooted device to root it? or im missing something? i did every step on that too...
edit: i had old version. but cant find new one (4.0.3) for SGS2, only xperia
I cant remember if Spockys tool needs to be used with rooted ICS or higher.
But if your planning on doing other things with your phone,youd be better starting off where Mistahbungle said(ICS).
Then you just root that and unlock.You read about using pc odin and get the ICS rom from sammobile.Then just flash a rooted siyah kernel,or something similar.