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Can anyone tell me the best way to root the charge. i have looked and most of the websites have diferant root methods. And i want to know the best way to root the phone
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Same here. I just got my droid charge and did the ED4 update out of the box. I tried GingerBreak but was unsucessful.

There is no rooting process for ED2 or EE4. If you are on stock EE4 you need to go here to get a EE4 build with root already done to it. The only build you could root so far is the original ED1 build.
Here is a link to what you will need tho http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116867

Actually, you can do this by simply loading a rooted kernel. Here's the quick and dirty instructions, I'll make a better post later.
Download the PBJ kernel from here on to your SD Card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104634
Use Odin to install CWM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112804
Boot in to CWM and install the PBJ kernel.
After that, you should be rooted.

Is there going to be a root process at somepoint that gives people root who dont want to flash kernals or roms? Similar to the ED1 root with gingersnap?
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msticlaru said:
Is there going to be a root process at somepoint that gives people root who dont want to flash kernals or roms? Similar to the ED1 root with gingersnap?
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I'd be surprised, since Odin is so easy. I'm not sure what the one-click method did to get root, though, so maybe it wouldn't be too hard for someone to do.

Can you root stock EE4 with odin? I thought you had to load a rooted kernel or something like that.
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Thanks for the help
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msticlaru said:
Can you root stock EE4 with odin? I thought you had to load a rooted kernel or something like that.
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No, you do need to load a kernel. Here's the detailed How-To I wrote up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657

Use Chads write up...it worked like a charm....very fast....easy....
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[Q] Root 2.3.6

I have 2 Samsung Infuse 4g. One is 2.2 and the other 2.3.6. I rooted the 2.2 with superoneclick...no problem. But the 2.3.6 will not root, with or without debug on. Could someone please help? And once rooted, how do you unlock, or do I even need to since I switched AT&T sim for Straighttalk sim and it works fine in both. I would appreciate any help. Thanks guys.

There is no way to root the new kernel...you have to flash a rooted kernel
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i like the look of the new q&A section

dman3285 said:
There is no way to root the new kernel...you have to flash a rooted kernel
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How to flash the root kernel without root?
Thanks!

Droidrookie said:
How to flash the root kernel without root?
Thanks!
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Flash with SGS flasher. Now sure if that works without root. If not flash in CWM. Boom. Done.
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If you have cwm you likely have root and if you don't have root(entropy dd kernel has root removed so you can update it) you can root through cwm with an su updater package. if you don't have root you can't use kernel flasher.
you will need to flash the rooting kernel remotely with either Odin or heimdall.

Help a noob

So i recently got an galaxy s2 skyrocket and performed my first android root using the skyrocket easy root zergrush app.
I am running stock 2.3.5 and am on ATT . The only things i have done is install the COM, froze the tether, and un installed a few bloatware items
My question is...
How would i restore this to stock? Un root and all?
Also how would i install 2.3.6?
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2.3.6 got pulled, so you'd have to install a custom rom.
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iandr0idos said:
2.3.6 got pulled, so you'd have to install a custom rom.
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That answers alot!
When 2.3.6 or the next release is published will i be able to get it via a normal "check for updates"
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If you rooted using DoomLord's method, then use this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18879974&postcount=146
For 2.3.6 I would flash Silver's zip for the rom. You will need CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515895

Fellow noob
So I'm fairly new to android as well, I would highly suggest taking a look this thread goes over rooting, kernals roms and going back to unroot...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268
Then a couple of the apps that have really helped me out are Titanium Back up and Rom Manager. Makes flashing roms very easy, between easily flashing CWM and rebooting into CWM with just a click. Then TB with it's auto backup's and being able to quickly restore when you've flashed that new rom. (I paid for both of these apps, so I'm not sure what features the free versions have)
I flashed to Silvers rom to get to 2.3.6 and it's working great, was very easy to do!
Anyways, hope this helps!
-Keith

Currently on UCLB3 2.3.6 - How do I flash a custom ROM or kernel?

I did do a lot of searching around but it's information-overload and 99% of what I've read is for folks who are on something older than UCLB3.
So every time I find something that looks like it works and spend time reading it, I discover it doesn't work for UCLB3. VERY frustrating!
I can't figure out how to root UCLB3. Looks like nobody knows how to yet.
How do I get a custom ROM & kernel on here? I'd like to use Entropy's DD and a rooted stock ROM or something reliable.
Just got the phone today and it has 2.3.6 UCLB3 on it.
I have Windows so I can't use the Heimdall approach which seems to be for Linux or Apple.
I am famliar with ODB though.
edit: Currently trying to figure out how to get CWM installed so I can flash an unsecured kernel. Which should then get me the ROM's I want.
Which seems to be a "gotcha" since it looks like you need root to install CWM or you need to odin old kernel on top of the new one, which I'm worried may brick things.
edit #2: Found out you can use the Windows version of Heimdall. Didn't know there was one. Then I used this (second half of first post) to install red CWM. It soft bricked my phone but I don't care since I'm flashing something else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331381

Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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bigjoe2675 said:
Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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Thanks. It doesn't say if it adds root though.
When I didn't realize you could use Heimdall on Windows, I ignored that thread.

CZ Eddie said:
Thanks. It doesn't say if it adds root though.
When I didn't realize you could use Heimdall on Windows, I ignored that thread.
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Dont need it..if your final product is to flash a rom...these tools will make that process easy...kk
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bigjoe2675 said:
Dont need it..if your final product is to flash a rom...these tools will make that process easy...kk
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I'm pretty confused then.
That thread shows how to flash the leaked UCLB3.
It doesn't tell me how to flash any custom ROM's?

It is very lengthy but if you read post #2 qkster tells on what is needed to get you cwm for flashing a rom...by using the one click method be put together to give you cwm...take read if his thread...k
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Thanks, I'll check it out in a bit... heading out now.
FYI, I succesfully rooted 2.3.6 UCKJ4 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Aww dang, there is now CWM listed in the ROM Manager install app list.
Dang, Infuse is sooo frustrating rt now! ;D
Will get back to it later.

bigjoe2675 said:
Use this method...imho better and very detailed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
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This works i formatted everything and did this then flashed zeus 6 everything went perfect.
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TJj33p3rz said:
This works i formatted everything and did this then flashed zeus 6 everything went perfect.
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If you would change your title stating done or accomplished ...thx
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bigjoe2675 said:
If you would change your title stating done or accomplished ...thx
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I see a future forum Moderator. :thumbup:
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bigfau said:
I see a future forum Moderator. :thumbup:
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Naaa just following you and qkster lead and others like nun....
"You Have to know how to follow before you can lead...."
You guys taught me by just reading and research of your work...so thx
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CZ Eddie said:
I did do a lot of searching around but it's information-overload and 99% of what I've read is for folks who are on something older than UCLB3.
So every time I find something that looks like it works and spend time reading it, I discover it doesn't work for UCLB3. VERY frustrating!
I can't figure out how to root UCLB3. Looks like nobody knows how to yet.
How do I get a custom ROM & kernel on here? I'd like to use Entropy's DD and a rooted stock ROM or something reliable.
Just got the phone today and it has 2.3.6 UCLB3 on it.
I have Windows so I can't use the Heimdall approach which seems to be for Linux or Apple.
I am famliar with ODB though.
edit: Currently trying to figure out how to get CWM installed so I can flash an unsecured kernel. Which should then get me the ROM's I want.
Which seems to be a "gotcha" since it looks like you need root to install CWM or you need to odin old kernel on top of the new one, which I'm worried may brick things.
edit #2: Found out you can use the Windows version of Heimdall. Didn't know there was one. Then I used this (second half of first post) to install red CWM. It soft bricked my phone but I don't care since I'm flashing something else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331381
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I'm going to be repeating a few things already offered here, so please bear with me... If your goal is a Samsung Infuse with rooted UCLB3 do the following:
1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
1a - Since you are already on UCLB3, you can probably skip the first Heimdall and go right to post #2 - this will get you "red" CWM which will allow you to load unsigned CWM zip packages. (Main reason to do the first step is to lay down a good partition table, install a clean rom, and flash the gingerbread bootloaders).
2 - Copy rooted UCLB3 rom to your internal SD Card (not the external one). Create a folder called "!ROM!" so that it shows up first in CWM and then copy roms and other install packages there.
2a - Here's Dman's rooted, deodexed, zipaligned UCLB3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508619
2b - If you want the stock kernel, download and copy both files linked in the first post, otherwise just the first one.
2c - If you want to keep "red" CWM (recommended) and also have video and hdmi work, copy Entropy's latest kernel to your sdcard (PM me if you want a CWM package as there is no official CWM package as of yet). Otherwise, once rooted you will need to unzip the 7z linked here, copy zimage to your sdcard, download SGS Kernel Flasher from the market and use that app to flash the kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24459243&postcount=448
3 - Next, power off phone and boot recovery using three finger technique (Vol+/Vol-/Power, release power when bottom lights go on, hold volume keys until you get red CWM).
3a - Do the following - wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, advanced-wipe dalvik cache, back to main..mounts-format system
3b - From main menu, install zip, choose zip, pick your rom and flash
3c - If you have the Entropy MHL kernel, flash this next.
3d - When done, go back and reboot
4 - Let the phone boot and then let sit for 5 min or so, then go through the initial setup process
4a - Open apps drawer, run SuperUser and update binaries - this will also confirm that you have root.
4b - Open Google market, upgrade to Play, download any utility apps you need
4c - If you are going back to the stock kernel, download SGS Kernel, copy zimage to your sdcard, and flash (note that if you do this you will lose the ability to flash other custom roms, and would have to redo qkster's CWM Heimdall)
5 - Reboot and enjoy.
If you want to explore further, here is a page with other roms listed (note that some of the info applies to froyo and some to non-ATT Infuses so read with care):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751
For other useful information about ROM flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437548

Took me months of reading, but qkster is a good lead. Overloaded many times, so take a break and start fresh again. Be amazed at what u remember from previously.
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Yep but well worth the reading.
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Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.

bigjoe2675 said:
It is very lengthy but if you read post #2 qkster tells on what is needed to get you cwm for flashing a rom...by using the one click method be put together to give you cwm...take read if his thread...k
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CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.
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Was trying to help you...but hey you got it now... :thumbup:
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CZ Eddie said:
Thank you, Zen Arcade! And everyone.
I was missing the read of post #2 which included a Heimdall one-click flash of the non-secured Etropy kernel which included a CWM. I flashed that which then let me flash other ROM's and am currently on Zeus 6 with the ICS theme and loving it!
Never did figure out a way to root the factory 2.3.6 new version, but was able to flash the rooted version at one point.
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cz,
that was the whole heimdall 1click idea. post #1 - rom and restore if needed.
post #2: cwm recovery to flash custom rom.
if you want root stock, dman has made a uclb3 base, deoxdex, rooted and zipaligned. you would flash that in cwm and then flash entropy newest kernel to give you everything.
that is how you would have a rooted stock uclb3...but why would you when there is vagabond..

Simple Instructions Needed Please

Ultimately what I am trying to accomplish is to install SlimBean ICS on my friends Froyo Galaxy. (I am a Motorola Guy)
From my understanding you need to go to Ginger first. Easy enough, use Kies.
Next I need to install CM, this is where I am getting lost. Do I need to install 7 (GB) before I can install 9 (ICS)?
How do I install CM on this device? Totally lost because there are so many extra steps.
Lastly there is install SlimBean once CM is installed which is easy enough via CWM.

First question is, are you using a Galaxy or Galaxy S 4G? They're different.
Second, skip KIES, use a one-click. Flash once, reboot, Linda, Flash with bootloaders.
Then you can move on to the fun of ICS.

Please remove the battery from the phone and verify that the model for the phone is either
SGH-T959V
or
SGH-T959W
Those are the only phones the files on this forum are meant for! Reply with the model here so we can direct you to the right forum if your friend's phone is different than the Galaxy S 4G

Theraze said:
First question is, are you using a Galaxy or Galaxy S 4G? They're different.
Second, skip KIES, use a one-click. Flash once, reboot, Linda, Flash with bootloaders.
Then you can move on to the fun of ICS.
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Galaxy S 4G
FBis251 said:
Please remove the battery from the phone and verify that the model for the phone is either
SGH-T959V
or
SGH-T959W
Those are the only phones the files on this forum are meant for! Reply with the model here so we can direct you to the right forum if your friend's phone is different than the Galaxy S 4G
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100% SGH-T959V.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
[GUIDES] Fresh out of box Galaxy S 4G | Heimdall One-Click For Dummies
This should get you on GB and rooted with a custom recovery. I believe at this point you can just flash slim bean ICS.
Always make sure you have another ROM you can flash to if the one you want doesn't work. Also make sure you have a backup
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That's the one I was using but it didn't explain going beyond gb custom
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After using the One Click Heimdall just get to recovery. If you have cwm 5 then you're good to go, just flash the ROM. Search our wiki on how to get to recovery.
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Thanks everyone for all the help and clarification. His phone is making me really appreciate how easy flashing a ROM on my phone is even with a locked bootloader.
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