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Does rooting keep from OTA updates?

I'm new to Android - my apologies if this is an ignorant question.
If I root my Captivate will I be removing myself from OTA updates?

From what I understand rooting it does not prevent you from getting the OTA updates but if you put a custom ROM on there you will not be able to get the Samsung ROM when they release it - but then again you won't need it. Everything I've read about Samsung so far pretty much indicates that won't be anytime soon - apparently they are terrible at software updates. I don't know that first hand though, this is the first Samsung Smartphone I've owned.
If you rooted just to remove the AT&T bloat then you should have no worries about when they release Froyo.
If I'm wrong someone please correct me!

No, you'll be fine.
Edit: I agree with what the previous poster said.

Awesome, thanks guys. Looks like I'll move forward with a root this weekend. Time to remove some AT&T crapware

also you can always remove root later if its a problem
since you're new to android and this phone, i highly suggest you read the Pimp my captivate pdf provided for in a sticky on this sub forum.

systoxity said:
also you can always remove root later if its a problem
since you're new to android and this phone, i highly suggest you read the Pimp my captivate pdf provided for in a sticky on this sub forum.
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First thing I did when I got home was jump on xda and read through that PDF. It's well put together; thanks for taking the time. I wanted to wait awhile for some others to take the plunge and report before I dove in myself.

JasonCL said:
From what I understand rooting it does not prevent you from getting the OTA updates but if you put a custom ROM on there you will not be able to get the Samsung ROM when they release it - but then again you won't need it. Everything I've read about Samsung so far pretty much indicates that won't be anytime soon - apparently they are terrible at software updates. I don't know that first hand though, this is the first Samsung Smartphone I've owned.
If you rooted just to remove the AT&T bloat then you should have no worries about when they release Froyo.
If I'm wrong someone please correct me!
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I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure there was already a leaked copy of the Samsung Froyo so I don't think it will be too far off for the OTA

iamcombat said:
I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure there was already a leaked copy of the Samsung Froyo so I don't think it will be too far off for the OTA
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Quite the opposite. That leaked copy is an early test build which lacks a lot of features and buggy as well.

^yeah dont try it!!!

I am new to the Smartphone and I have an naive question? Is there any possible danger to root the Captivate? Would it be locked by AT&T? Thanks!

Invocation said:
I am new to the Smartphone and I have an naive question? Is there any possible danger to root the Captivate? Would it be locked by AT&T? Thanks!
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Not sure what you mean by "locked by AT&T", but, AT&T will never know its been rooted unless they have it in their hands.
There is always the possibility of something going wrong, but unlikely if you follow the directions as they are written. Research is important too. I've learned TONS here, from others mistakes and experiments.

i have epic 4g (rooted) but OTA not working.
cant update PRL, FIRMWARE, nor profile. I am kinda worried.
Has anyone tried updating PRL?
Is there a way to install OTA.APK back to my rooted phone? I copied the old stock OTA.APK to my sd card and tried installing it in debugging mode, but wouldnt let me.
Help?

yonglee09 said:
i have epic 4g (rooted) but OTA not working.
cant update PRL, FIRMWARE, nor profile. I am kinda worried.
Has anyone tried updating PRL?
Is there a way to install OTA.APK back to my rooted phone? I copied the old stock OTA.APK to my sd card and tried installing it in debugging mode, but wouldnt let me.
Help?
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Might want to ask in the Epic forums
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Should we unroot before accepting the ota download?
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Caliesv said:
Should we unroot before accepting the ota download?
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I didn't and everything went fine.

axis01 said:
I didn't and everything went fine.
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Anyone think we should unroot before updating to 2.2? (when ever the hell that is)
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AT&T ROM Update v 1.25.502.12

Just saw ATTs new ROM for the Aria here. (HTC keeps changing the link so I linked to the download section and put up a mirror.
Mirror

broken link, but it doesn't sound like anything too special http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/96/p/6533/29408.aspx

ryan92084 said:
broken link, but it doesn't sound like anything too special http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/96/p/6533/29408.aspx
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There is hope of Froyo because they have added ota updates to this one.
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bkmo said:
There is hope of Froyo because they have added ota updates to this one.
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its already been confirmed a couple of ways that aria will get sense froyo, its just a matter of when

Sorry about the link. I'll update the first post when they stop messing with it
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Here we go!!!
hxxp://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/HTC_aria/aria_rom.exe
change xx for tt

riedel said:
Here we go!!!
http://member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/HTC_aria/aria_rom.exe
change xx for tt
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Still broke.

The file is up on the HTC site if you go to htc.com and navigate to the Aria downloads section. Not sure why his link isn't working. Here is what's listed as the changes.
What’s included:
Firmware Over The Air Activation (FOTA) capability implemented
Bluetooth Update
Calendar Fix for recurring meetings: When recurring meetings are modified on the device, they are not syncing the changes with the Microsoft Exchange Server

ocswing said:
The file is up on the HTC site if you go to htc.com and navigate to the Aria downloads section. Not sure why his link isn't working. Here is what's listed as the changes.
What’s included:
Firmware Over The Air Activation (FOTA) capability implemented
Bluetooth Update
Calendar Fix for recurring meetings: When recurring meetings are modified on the device, they are not syncing the changes with the Microsoft Exchange Server
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Wow, I'm totally impressed... NOT!

Here's the link from the US HTC Site.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/

just wondering if i do this will i lose clockwork recovery.

Yes you will lose Clockwork recovery. You will have to use unrevoked again if you want it back.

I'm all for the latest and greatest, but idk about this one. Most likely we're just gonna get stuck with a bloated froyo build with all the restrictions of at&t. I say, if you want to stay Stock, go with this ROM, otherwise i think CM's 6.0.2.1 is gonna be the better bet if you want more freedom.
I wouldn't mind giving it a shot if i didn't need to reload clockwork afterwards.

Did anybody already tried this update in their unlocked Aria?
Could this update revert the SIM unlock capabilities ?

ralfaro said:
Did anybody already tried this update in their unlocked Aria?
Could this update revert the SIM unlock capabilities ?
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I'll bet someone has...but is too embarrassed to say =)

yea, I don't see too much use for this. It's a pretty non-update, especially as Sense has a whole bunch of things that could use improvement. Probably just readying devices for Froyo... unless they fixed a lot of things that they don't list.

mikeyman2171 said:
Yes you will lose Clockwork recovery. You will have to use unrevoked again if you want it back.
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Googa said:
yea, I don't see too much use for this. It's a pretty non-update, especially as Sense has a whole bunch of things that could use improvement. Probably just readying devices for Froyo... unless they fixed a lot of things that they don't list.
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I went ahead and installed the update and there really isn't much to it except that under Settings there is now an AT&T software update option just before the About phone.
I was able to re-root using Unrevoked 3.0 with no problem.
Just for grins I extracted the ROM.zip file from the RUU and the images in the ZIP file were dated 6/11/2010, so it took AT&T 3 months to review and release this update! So depending on when HTC actually builds Froyo 2.2 for the Aria it could take AT&T about 3 months before we see it...
Regards,
Tom

tpbklake said:
I went ahead and installed the update and there really isn't much to it except that under Settings there is now an AT&T software update option just before the About phone.
I was able to re-root using Unrevoked 3.0 with no problem.
Just for grins I extracted the ROM.zip file from the RUU and the images in the ZIP file were dated 6/11/2010, so it took AT&T 3 months to review and release this update! So depending on when HTC actually builds Froyo 2.2 for the Aria it could take AT&T about 3 months before we see it...
Regards,
Tom
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Gotta love at&t...
I can't wait to switch over to Sprint

I'll be updating when I get home, I'm running the stock Aria. I'm not looking forward to loosing all my apps and my sense layout.

No, I haven't updated yet... just curious ...
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*OFFICIAL* RUU_SuperSonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.29.651.5_Radio_2.15. 00.09.01_NV_1.77_CNV_re

*OFFICIAL* RUU_SuperSonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.29.651.5_Radio_2.15. 00.09.01_NV_1.77_CNV_rel
This is the latest official update for the HTC Evo 4G. Used for restoring to stock "Over the Wire."
3.29.651.5 Update
http://www.multiupload.com/PGK19U3SVK
The software upgrade available for your HTC EVO 4G provides several key enhancements
Improved LCD refresh rate
Calendar event edit issues
Multiple Gmail account sync
Various minor bug fixes
Source: http://www.htc.com/us/support/evo-sprint/downloads/

isnt this old?

Merckle said:
isnt this old?
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O really, then what is the latest update? Please inform me.
Cause this is the official ruu.exe file used to resotre your HTC Evo back to stock. 3.29, the latest update that just came out.

Yaup been out since 9/3
Thanx tho!
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luckylui said:
Yaup been out since 9/3
Thanx tho!
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Actually, it's only been out since 9/24. They pushed out this update on that date...it was rumored an update was coming about a week before, but 9/3 is way too early

Also, this is the first time I have seen an actual RUU for 3.29. All other threads that reference the RUUs only have the 3.26 RUUs.
Thank you, this was very timely for me since I was looking for this very thing as you posted this.

Whosdaman said:
Actually, it's only been out since 9/24. They pushed out this update on that date...it was rumored an update was coming about a week before, but 9/3 is way too early
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Damn close lol good lookin man
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landaile said:
Also, this is the first time I have seen an actual RUU for 3.29. All other threads that reference the RUUs only have the 3.26 RUUs.
Thank you, this was very timely for me since I was looking for this very thing as you posted this.
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Yep - this is the first posting on the 3.29 RUU.... The stores didn't even have this as I got a replacement EVO yesterday from a Sprint Repair center and they gave it to me with 3.26 on it and I had to apply the OTA myself....
Thanks for the post.

Whosdaman said:
Actually, it's only been out since 9/24. They pushed out this update on that date...it was rumored an update was coming about a week before, but 9/3 is way too early
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Whosdaman. Thanks bro! This is especially helpful if you need to get your Evo back to stock. Always like to have a copy of the original.

So does this change your hboot?

No problem guys, I was just checking around and I have had this for over 2 weeks now and seen that no one had it...so I figured I would post it for y'all

I've not seen the real life RUU downloadable till this thread. Thanks man! I like to have it pre-downloaded "just in case".

Good
Sorry for a silly question but do you just Flash this to lose your Root and go back to stock?

I think you still need to S-On if you really want to go all the way back, but this removed root for me.

i keep getting a usb error when i try to run it. seems like it doesnt see it.

ayman86 said:
i keep getting a usb error when i try to run it. seems like it doesnt see it.
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Make sure you follow the directions. You need to have it connected to HTC Sync.

Maybe not the best place for this question, but where do people get these? Do you have to have a mole with HTC or Sprint (or Sprint vendors like Best Buy)?

landaile said:
Maybe not the best place for this question, but where do people get these? Do you have to have a mole with HTC or Sprint (or Sprint vendors like Best Buy)?
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I'm a Sprint Rep, I have access to all of the Official ROMs before alot of people. I also know a source who has access to the Overland Park Server which has all of the test and official ROMs on it. Like Froyo for the Hero and Epic...which have yet to be finished. (And might not be released for Hero)

Whosdaman said:
Make sure you follow the directions. You need to have it connected to HTC Sync.
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must be it. i thought i had it installed. my bad

Whosdaman said:
I'm a Sprint Rep, I have access to all of the Official ROMs before alot of people. I also know a source who has access to the Overland Park Server which has all of the test and official ROMs on it. Like Froyo for the Hero and Epic...which have yet to be finished. (And might not be released for Hero)
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Any word ove a 2.2.1 update for froyo like the nexus one??
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Android 2.3 Now Available :)

Android 2.3 Software Number EH17 From USCC... Its posted on their site
uscellular.com/androidupgrades

Not working for some reason.....
I have tried to update...but Kies mini is telling me I have the latest version lol

You can take it to a store tech center and have them reflash your phone with it if mini kies isn't working.
Mini kies has been a flaming hot mess more often than not with these updates, so a full reflash at the store is probably not a bad idea anyway.

Strange....Its been taken down!
The update for Samsung MESMERIZE Android 2.3 Software Number EH17 From USCC HAS BEEN REMOVED!
What happened....? lol

Should be back up from what my usc employee friend says
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trvbone said:
Should be back up from what my usc employee friend says
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Your friend is wrong as of now.

akellar said:
Your friend is wrong as of now.
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yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.

v_lestat said:
yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.
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Go back to your cave troll. 4 hours ago when I posted this it wasn't up. Obviously we are all aware it is now.

Hoping to see Odin installs soon.

is there a way to do this without losing root?

Anyong got a link for full stock odin files? Hate kies
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Has anyone tried this? I get an error extracting on 4 different machines, tried downloading twice, just wondering if anyone's had better luck.

i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...

v_lestat said:
yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.
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I think it's safe.

v_lestat said:
i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...
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because the devs all got kicked out on the road and rootzwiki took them in. don't expect any updates or anything other than the few of us older guys checking back to take care of the noobs that post here.
Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500

v_lestat said:
i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...
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Bottom line: Our developers and users have moved to Rootzwiki. Its still the same users and developers that were once here; same usernames and everything. Everyone's there. Just a new location (and new management).
Whats done is done; the mass exodus has occurred and it can't be changed. So lets quit talking about it. Get on the Rootzwiki boat or stay in ghost town. Your choice.
sageDieu said:
other than the few of us older guys checking back to take care of the noobs that post here.
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Precisely. Except I'm under a contractual agreement to stay around and keep jerdog on his toes.

droidroidz said:
Anyong got a link for full stock odin files? Hate kies
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The official EH09 download isn't Kies. It's a prepackaged update similar to how the Acclaim was.

I guess i missed the jump from the boat..thanks for the updates
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Just upgraded without kies.
No kies on my Samsung N150 Plus netbook, just installed USCC_I500_EH09_SimpleDL from the US Cellular android upgrade section. Followed instructions (except for battery life, performed this with 81%) phone rebooted, all apps intact including acircuitboard live wallpaper, root apps, contacts, calender, etc...., EXCEPT ROOT ACCESS! Super User gone baby, verified with root check app. guess I'll give GingerBreak a try this weekend, heck I may even try SuperOneClick again to see what happens. Here's a trick for you warranty voider freaker outers, if you brick it, just tell your provider you lost the phone and pay the $50 or whatever dollar insurance claim and get a new GXS.

Obviously no root access, it's a stock official rom.
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ATT Gingerbread update

Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?

I did also
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Here is the URL from the SMS:
www.samsung.com/us/captivateupgrade/gb1

z28james said:
Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?
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Its been available for I think over 2 months now. ATT just sucks. But yes, there is an official GB update but that update has been on the forums as an unofficial release (KK4) for a long while. I highly recommend the update and then I recommend immedaitely flashing a custom rom as the stock update isnt much of an improvement upon 2.2 Froyo.

capocaccia said:
Its been available for I think over 2 months now. ATT just sucks. But yes, there is an official GB update but that update has been on the forums as an unofficial release (KK4) for a long while. I highly recommend the update and then I recommend immedaitely flashing a custom rom as the stock update isnt much of an improvement upon 2.2 Froyo.
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I'm on ICS personally Just thought I would throw this out there.

I did as well....but I'm running icssgs rc4 so no real point!
So would this technically be stock now?
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z28james said:
Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?
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I got the message today. I'm running Cog 4.5.3, so I'm thinking it's not worth upgrading?

Has anyone tried this ROM for a decent amount of time yet? I'm just curious for stability purposes. I'm having decent luck with ICS, but until things smooth out a little, I'm contemplating just switching to something stable. I have no idea if this meets that description though

Yep. Have it rooted with corn kernel and its smooth and fast enough for me.

BelvedereWRX said:
Has anyone tried this ROM for a decent amount of time yet? I'm just curious for stability purposes. I'm having decent luck with ICS, but until things smooth out a little, I'm contemplating just switching to something stable. I have no idea if this meets that description though
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The "official" upgrade is the KK4 build that leaked about 3 months ago. They're exactly the same. So if you've tried the stock KK4 or any KK4-based custom ROM then you've experienced it.
I'm running a KK4-based ROM. It's reasonably stable; however, it's much smoother and (for me) more stable if you flash the most recent Corn kernel (7.06) on top of it.

kball88 said:
Yep. Have it rooted with corn kernel and its smooth and fast enough for me.
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I downloaded and finally got GB installed last night. However, I tried to root with super one click but it stops on step 7. Sounds like a lot of people have had this issue. How are you rooting? I'm pretty noob with this stuff, so I'd prefer something like one click rather than odin.

MagicArc said:
I downloaded and finally got GB installed last night. However, I tried to root with super one click but it stops on step 7. Sounds like a lot of people have had this issue. How are you rooting? I'm pretty noob with this stuff, so I'd prefer something like one click rather than odin.
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Ditto. Any help rooting the official gingerbread would be greatly appreciated.

guys learn to search and look around this post is always on the first page or close. This shows you how to root the stock kk4 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771
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capocaccia said:
guys learn to search and look around this post is always on the first page or close. This shows you how to root the stock kk4 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771
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It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?

There are two threads in this forum just below this one that provide all the info and files you need. Take a look. Worked for me ( and thanks to OPs for that). Flash gb, then a kernel that gives you root. I tried a few, like corn 7x best. Were not any one clicks out there for gb root a month ago, may not be yet.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771

I am running the Fasty2.5 ROM. I would like to update to the stock kk4 version and then flash the Fasty kk4 version after. Should i flash to froyo stock before i attempt to install the stock GB update or will the ATT update wipe the phone for me?

ESdesigns said:
It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?
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Download the kernel file directly to your phone, use an app from market to flash it, no odin. Try SGS.

ESdesigns said:
It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?
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There are no one click methods that I know of. You really should learn to use Odin. Its not hard at all and opens alot of doors as to what you can do with your phones. I mean, its laid out step by step in that thread. Just follow instructions. I imagine we all can do that.

Thanks for all the info guys. I followed the instructions from the link below and everything went smoothly. Thanks again for all the input.
http://androidforums.com/captivate-all-things-root/483646-guide-root-official-2-3-5-guide.html#post3812463

thanks for info