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[CLOSED]Voodoo Kernel for Mesmerize

Voodoo kernels for the Mesmerize can be found posted in the Fascinate forums here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871915

Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?

is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?

minepanther said:
is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?
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Yes, that kernal will work with the Samsung Mesmerize.

afritchen said:
Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?
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It is the same one.

done.. working good.. thanks. for all the help from everyone on the forum..

OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.

sreister said:
OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.
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Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.

phidelt82 said:
Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.
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OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.

sreister said:
OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.
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Is your phone rooted yet? That app won't do anything unless the phone is rooted.

Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?

sreister said:
Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?
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For some reason I had to do that, re-root the phone after I installed a ROM that is. Give it a shot and then your Quick Boot app should work.

I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?

obliviator33 said:
I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?
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If you are going to flash anything, make sure you disable lagfix first. You can do that by either going into voodoo recovery and selecting voodoo and then disable lagfix, or you can put an empty file in the voodoo folder on your sdcard named disable_lagfix.
That said, if you are going to flash different ROM, check to see if it contains a kernel. They should say whether they do or not. I believe that all of the ROM's that are currently available for the Mesmerize are kernel free now. If it did have a kernel, then yes it would replace the one you have installed. If you are unsure and want to check for yourself, all you have to do is use 7zip or winrar and check the zip package to see if it contains a kernel folder in the first level. If not, no kernel.

Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?

obliviator33 said:
Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?
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More than likely, the update wouldn't recognize your phone as something it was supposed to go on, so you would need to flash back to stock. Unless of course, the 2.2 you get is a custom ROM, which could be possible depending on who gets it first.

Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.

zarakand said:
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Your post helped answered my question so I'll help answer yours. I was wondering if a rom with less apps would help improve performance, reading your post I'd assume it does. Have you tried quadrant to benchark your phone before and after?
I didn't install any other ROM, just the voodoo Kernel with lagfix - and I noticed a great performance boost difference. Quadrant score was 888 before kernel and now it's 1813. I'll post my score after I change my rom as well.
After flashing this I lost my vibrate functions for calls and sms. After a reboot it was fine.

zarakand said:
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Not a dumb question at all. OCLF is not a true lagfix. EXT2 lagfixes are placebo. They do speed up the phone, granted, and you will get a benefit. But the cost is a huge chunk of your phone's drive. With voodoo, you don't use up precious space creating a buffer. It creates an EXT4 Data partion saving lots of space. If you have Titanium backup, look at your Internal Drive... mine is 1.62GB with 1.39 GB free. and my DB data is 109 MB with 98.2 MB free. I have 192 apps on my phone. When I was using OCLF I had almost no Internal Drive left. Sure my Quadrant score looked good, but my it was inflated. Now, I know I'm getting the benefit of EXT4 plus all of that extra drive space. There really is a true benefit of using voodoo over OCLF. That and you also have added features in the recovery screen.
Hope that helps answer your question.

Voodoo Kernel will work with any rom or? I still have rooted stock USCC.

[How To] Root the Rogers Infuse 4G - NOT for AT&T Infuse owners

Instructions:
1) Create a folder on your internal SD card called Voodoo. Then create another folder inside of it called disable-lagfix.
2) Make sure the Samsung USB drivers are installed. Installing Kies is a good way to accomplish this. It shouldn't matter which version of Kies you install as they all contain the same USB driver.
3) Download and unzip Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip.
4) Right click on Odin3_v1.81.exe and run it as administrator.
5) Place your phone into download mode. Do this by powering it completely off and then holding down both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
6) Make sure your phone shows up in Odin as COM##.
7) Click the PDA button and choose PDA_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.tar.md5.
8) Press Start.
9) If the phone doesn't automatically reboot after it completes the flash, just pull the battery and then replace it and turn on the phone.
10) You should now be rooted and see the Superuser app installed on your phone.
Optional post root procedures:
-You may want to install BusyBox from the Market after rooting. It's required by some root applications.
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
-If you would like to enable Voodoo lagfix, just delete the Voodoo folder you created on your internal SD card and reboot.
-You may access CWM recovery while using the kernel you flashed to get root. To access it, power off your phone and with the phone powered off hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release.
-You may install my Infused v2 ROM if you wish. Just enable Voodoo lagfix and then follow the instructions titled "Installation from stock or from Infused v1" in my thread. You will not experience the known bugs listed for the ROM like us AT&T owners.
--Downloads--
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
Here are the mirrors for the rogers kernels: (By threi_)
Minus folder for both (and other Rogers stuff will be added)
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
I do this for fun so you shouldn't feel any obligation to donate, but here's a link if you want to. Donations of any amount are very much appreciated.

thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!

xchaotiKittenx said:
thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!
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Yep. ## just means some number, any number.

Com port number doesn't matter; hence the ## designation. Your computer will assign whatever I/O port is currently available. May not always be 05. just as long as you wait 'til one is assigned.

ahhh awesome thanks guys! I just wanted to double check =) I'll let you know how it goes !!
Update: Done super easy and super fast..kinda scared me how fast it finished xD but it didn't erase anything at all ! woohoo ^^ Thanks again Gtg!!

I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x

Chewy11 said:
I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x
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Chewy gtg neede u on irc a while ago
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Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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Flashing a kernel doesn't erase any data at all. The kernel is what makes the system boot and work, but it isn't tied to your apps at all.
An analogy I can think of is when you change an engine in a car(change a kernel in a phone), none of the CDs in your radio/songs on your mp3 player(apps/data on your phone) are effected at all.

xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997R using XDA App
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kernel are backend, drivers and such. they are independent of the rom And data. roms can also be flashed without clearing data even in Odin but many devs write scripts that wipe because left over data can cause many issues, especially if there are roms for different carriers and different OS versions available.

Ahhh i see! both very helpful responses thanks guys makes a ton more sense now !!
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Nice to see some other Canadian Infuse Owners!
You guys(and gals!) rooted?

Yupp i agree ! I was wondering where we all were lol. I am. Are you on stock chewy?
sent from my bad ass infuse

yeah am still on stock, waiting for GB to 'mature a bit'. Also looking forward to some OC action with the kernels.
Edit: I was rooted with GTG465x's rooting kernel for a few days , then had a couple days with lagfix on, it was much faster! Back on stock one now mostly because I REALLY missed the accelerometer sensor.
Is a fix for the sensor issue in this kernel possible? Any other known bugs?
Am I right In thinking that its best to stay out of clockwork kernels, and to flash back to e3 for daily driver duty on the phone.
Would it be feasible to get a Rogers Kernel with Voodoo and Lagfix on e3?
Thanks for any help!

gtg465x said:
Instructions:
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
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I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.

esuohe said:
I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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U can flash kernels. Alone
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esuohe said:
I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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You need to flash the Infused kernel first and then flash back to the stock kernel. The Infused kernel is what does the rooting.

@gtg465x
So this kernel is based on stock Rogers but with root and voodoo lagfix...please correct me....thanks

No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.

Chewy11 said:
No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.
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thanks.....i read further in the OP that i can go back to stock kernel w/o loosing root. well lagfix is awesome! specially for me who wants stock ROMs....

100% Stock Rom

I have been looking everywhere for a completley stock rom for two days now. All i can find is roms that are stock + root. I need to find one that is not rooted. I need to take my phone back for some warranty work. They wont accept it if it is rooted. I couldnt get my phone to make a backup of my own before. Call me a noob if u must. Ill admit it. I had the original vibrant and thought this phone was the same. I was wrong obviously. Any help would be appreciated.

Go to samfirmware.com choose ur phone n go flash to stock via odin
Link : 2.3.5 http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8830330-android-2-3-5-for-infuse-and-galaxy-s-4g-
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
Look in there for either KD1, KC1 or KB5. They're in there. Also, bookmark that thread.

FBis251 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
Look in there for either KD1, KC1 or KB5. They're in there. Also, bookmark that thread.
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I have already looked in that post. All of them say kd1 + root. My phone came with 2.2.1

The very first one under CWM roms didn't say "root", but I think it's better if you flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129933

Wanted to say thank you for the information. I am downloading the file now. Will let u know if it does the trick. Once again thank you all for the help.

Don't download those other ROM's. KC1 and KD1 I think are unofficial firmware. They are deodexed. Use the one from Krylon360. KB5 STOCK
Then use superoneclick to unroot it. SUPERONECLICK

To get a completely stock rom you should take a look here: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Use preset for SGH-T959V - USA (T-mobile) and you are able to get the rom directly from samsung servers. You done even need the downloader tool
Latest official at the moment is KD1

Beefvvl said:
Don't download those other ROM's. KC1 and KD1 I think are unofficial firmware. They are deodexed. Use the one from Krylon360. KB5 STOCK
Then use superoneclick to unroot it. SUPERONECLICK
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If you want 100% stock KD1, you could also do a firmware update after that. The KD1 on this forum has a corrupt /system partition (the last time I checked). I'm not sure if that's been fixed yet.

bkoon1218 said:
If you want 100% stock KD1, you could also do a firmware update after that. The KD1 on this forum has a corrupt /system partition (the last time I checked). I'm not sure if that's been fixed yet.
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if you run the ext4 converter before flashing another rom from the kd1 build, you should fix the corruption issues

GREEN recovery.... to blue? (help)

Alright... ive tried everything, and i cant flash a damn thing from the GREEN recovery...
how do i get to blue? That's what i was using before i soft-bricked and had to return to stock!
i would REALLY like to get MiUi loaded, or The Collective...
The stockness of my phone is about to drive me insane!
-someone help! ...please

flash one of the froyo kernals and it will give you red recovery then go from there

Ph0z3 said:
Alright... ive tried everything, and i cant flash a damn thing from the GREEN recovery...
how do i get to blue? That's what i was using before i soft-bricked and had to return to stock!
i would REALLY like to get MiUi loaded, or The Collective...
The stockness of my phone is about to drive me insane!
-someone help! ...please
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The only time you will get blue recovery is on MIUI, CM7 (bone stock is actually blue too but different) If you tried to flash a non CM7/MIUI rom with blue recovery, that's most likely the reason you soft bricked just FYI. (technically though, you should have been able to 3-finger into recovery, if that was the case.)
The ideal color of CWM to flash from is red, so flash the infusion froyo kernel from the Super Thread if you want red(assuming your on stock Froyo). From there you can flash anything you want. As usual though, for MIUI and CM7, you have to flash the Rom zip twice. (the first gets you blue CWM)
edit: ah rex you beat me to it lol

awesome... THANKS to both of you!
*knuckles*
i feel like a beggar because ive had my Infuse since it came out, and forgot how i did all this stuff... so im having to ask again.. lol

Noo problem
*fist bumps phone*
Sent from my B.A. Infuse 4G

xIC-MACIx said:
The only time you will get blue recovery is on MIUI, CM7 (bone stock is actually blue too but different) If you tried to flash a non CM7/MIUI rom with blue recovery, that's most likely the reason you soft bricked just FYI. (technically though, you should have been able to 3-finger into recovery, if that was the case.)
The ideal color of CWM to flash from is red, so flash the infusion froyo kernel from the Super Thread if you want red(assuming your on stock Froyo). From there you can flash anything you want. As usual though, for MIUI and CM7, you have to flash the Rom zip twice. (the first gets you blue CWM)
edit: ah rex you beat me to it lol
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Ok, I am a noob also, and I currently have CM7 installed and can only get to the blue recover. Am I not able to install any other kernel than the one that is packed in with the ROM? I would really love to be able to install either Infuse-GB or the infusion kernel. I really don't feel like "soft bricking" my device. I am assuming just a stock restore or fresh install of a custom ROM would fix that judging by your context, but I just got this thing and I don't want to fully brick it. I am having so much fun flashing all of these roms, as I have been an iOS user these past 4 years, and the [ROM][2.3.7] SuperCm7-Infuse4g-KANG-V1 [12/31/2011] is certainly my favorite ROM so far.

ducksauce88 said:
Ok, I am a noob also, and I currently have CM7 installed and can only get to the blue recover. Am I not able to install any other kernel than the one that is packed in with the ROM? I would really love to be able to install either Infuse-GB or the infusion kernel. I really don't feel like "soft bricking" my device. I am assuming just a stock restore or fresh install of a custom ROM would fix that judging by your context, but I just got this thing and I don't want to fully brick it. I am having so much fun flashing all of these roms, as I have been an iOS user these past 4 years, and the [ROM][2.3.7] SuperCm7-Infuse4g-KANG-V1 [12/31/2011] is certainly my favorite ROM so far.
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Dude as much hell as I've put my phone through the last few days, I'm convinced there is no stopping this phone.
Sent from my Infuse 4g running MIUI v1.12.23

ducksauce88 said:
Ok, I am a noob also, and I currently have CM7 installed and can only get to the blue recover. Am I not able to install any other kernel than the one that is packed in with the ROM? I would really love to be able to install either Infuse-GB or the infusion kernel. I really don't feel like "soft bricking" my device. I am assuming just a stock restore or fresh install of a custom ROM would fix that judging by your context, but I just got this thing and I don't want to fully brick it. I am having so much fun flashing all of these roms, as I have been an iOS user these past 4 years, and the [ROM][2.3.7] SuperCm7-Infuse4g-KANG-V1 [12/31/2011] is certainly my favorite ROM so far.
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you might be able to download sgs kernel flasher from market and flash gtg's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220088 kernel to get to red recovery

qkster said:
you might be able to download sgs kernel flasher from market and flash gtg's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220088 kernel to get to red recovery
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I use SGS and I got stuck at the Samsung Boot up screen. I had to reflash, and I did so with a different ROM. I don't this CM7 can been flashed with Infuse GB. Good news is, I didn't brick it.

Please tell me you did not try to flash infusion kernel with cm7....if you didbuour lucky you have a phone left..wow
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dman3285 said:
Please tell me you did not try to flash infusion kernel with cm7....if you didbuour lucky you have a phone left..wow
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Nah, I did it with another one. But I will someone would mention under the CM7 post what kernels are compatible. I understand I am a noob, but I have done sooo many searches and I can only read so much before I just have to try things out for myself. And you are right, luckily I did not brick it. I wasn't too worried, I sell phones on eBay and I would have just lost some money...no biggie. I hope to gain a better knowledge of the android system and how it works so I can just tinker my butt off. Im a flashaholic.

root question

I will probably get flamed, but I have looked and can't find a direct answer. I just got my t959v as a replacement for my Vib. Can I root this without a PC? I'm on stock 2.3.6.
Thanks in advance.

Just to clarify, when you say "without a PC" do you mean no computer at all or that you're using a Mac/Linux computer?
If you have no access to a computer with which to use SuperOneClick or to load up a modified kernel, then I don't think it can be done as standard recovery doesn't give you the ability to flash like you can in CWM.

I have a theory but it is only a theory. I will verify at a later date or you can jump in if you want (might soft brick, recovering requires a computer).
Theoretically you should be able to use kernel flasher to flash a custom kernel with cwm. Then flash a ROM with root.
Again I have not verified this works but I will try soon (insert vague time stamp here)
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Bassmanjames said:
I have a theory but it is only a theory. I will verify at a later date or you can jump in if you want (might soft brick, recovering requires a computer).
Theoretically you should be able to use kernel flasher to flash a custom kernel with cwm. Then flash a ROM with root.
Again I have not verified this works but I will try soon (insert vague time stamp here)
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I haven't tried one of those & didn't even think about that. Good mention for sure. I'm game with testing that theory with you at some point if you want.

Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!

stncldtex said:
Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!
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No worries. You could try the method you described; I've not done that. I'm wanting to say the one time I tried to flash something that way using standard recovery that I got signature verification errors.
Good luck; let us know if you need any assistance.

No go, on kernel flasher. No root access. Can I install cwm without root from my phone?

stncldtex said:
No go, on kernel flasher. No root access. Can I install cwm without root from my phone?
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I don't know of a way without one of the custom kernels. All of the ones I am aware of come with CWM/root/voodoo lagfix.
I will admit I've never looked into adding CWM without root access or if it can be done, though.

stncldtex said:
Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!
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I believe the update.zip method was for Froyo.

You have to be rooted to use a kernel flasher which sorta defeats the purpose lol
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vgcraze said:
You have to be rooted to use a kernel flasher which sorta defeats the purpose lol
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Yeah like I said, just a theory. Haven't used myself ever. Looks like you need a computer to root. And I don't recommend a Mac! Lol : Rips out hair
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Will Gingerbreak work?

stncldtex said:
Will Gingerbreak work?
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Try it and tell us. Might as well give it a shot.
Your best bet is to go to a friend's house who's got a computer and follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting

FBis251 said:
Try it and tell us. Might as well give it a shot.
Your best bet is to go to a friend's house who's got a computer and follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting
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Negative on Gingerbreak. Oh well! I can either wait till my pit $hit$ out my laptop or get a new one I guess. Thanks for your help.

Download a Dr. Honk kernel and use Odin to flash the modified kernel and ull have root/cwm / voodoo sound
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erikmm said:
Download a Dr. Honk kernel and use Odin to flash the modified kernel and ull have root/cwm / voodoo sound
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
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Dude you didn't read the thread, he's got no computer access.

Just wanted to thank you guys for your help. I am now rooted. Got a new laptop, and flashed Drhonk's kernel.

stncldtex said:
Just wanted to thank you guys for your help. I am now rooted. Got a new laptop, and flashed Drhonk's kernel.
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Awesome. Too bad we still need to use a computer to work with our phones but eh, if you have such an expensive phone I'm sure there's a computer nearby nowadays. .
Glad you got it working, but I'd recommend flashing one of bhundven's kernels since they are newer. Subscribe to his kernel thread for updates.