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Is there a update zip to root

so you don't need a pc to root? My vibrant has a update zip to root so there is no need for a pc...
I want to root a friends fascinate but can't find a update zip for the fascinate..
Weird cause not everyone has a pc so you would think someone made one just like they did the vibrant...
Anyone know if a way? I searched and etc but could find anything...thanks

Just flash the cloxkwork recovery in odin it is essentially root
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Yeah, unlike the Vibrant or Captivate the signing keys aren't accessible out of the box. You need to install Clockwork to flash any zips. (And once you do, the zips won't be called update.zip anyway- that file is where the Clockwork launcher goes. You can install from any zip name within Clockwork though.)
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So basically I can't rooy without a pc? Instal clockwork using pc then flash through recovery..

Installing clockwork is not the same as root... here is some suggested tutorials:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790004
You can install root manually with adb etc that is platform independent. Or use the one click root method which is a dos script solution.

ok im stock with the new ota update

i lost my root i have the state unlock boht no root i tray to get root and nothing i tray do evaryting from 0 and still what happen i used ubuntu

Try flashing the stock nandroid zip and start the whole rooting process over that's in the guide
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tsalate said:
Try flashing the stock nandroid zip and start the whole rooting process over that's in the guide
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That will wipe all the data off your phone, of course. Make sure you have a backup of your apps and data.
I don't really understand what state your phone is in. If you haven't done anything like re-do the oem unlock, you should just be able to flash/boot to Clockwork Recovery and then flash the superuser zip again. Try this method.

That happened to me too when i updated to 2.3.2. What I did is use the superboot for 2.3.2. Its in the android development section. Just look for it.
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Need some help

I have the rom I want to use, have my phone rooted, I go into rom manager do the whole install clockwork mod, then go to boot into recovery try to install new packages but it will not boot into clockwork mod, any ideas?
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sbweber said:
I have the rom I want to use, have my phone rooted, I go into rom manager do the whole install clockwork mod, then go to boot into recovery try to install new packages but it will not boot into clockwork mod, any ideas?
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Are you on stock ka6?
If yes, you won't be able to reinstall packages without modding the recovery first. Or the method I prefer is flashing another kernal.
If you're not on ka6, sometimes you have to reinstall packages twice in a row for it to work.

yeah, stock froyo came with the 3e recovery, which needs to be modified to install the CWR zip. There is a link in my noob guide for this on rooting stock froyo... or you could try searching the dev section..... or you could use the ALT METHOD in the noob guide. lots of choices.
went to the dev section and it was already on the first page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423

Yea I have tried that method and I am running into the same problem that the last person posted. It says it is booting into cwr then reloads just to come back to the stock recovery
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then use my ALT METHOD in the noob guide.

Just flash ka6 stock + voodoo with odin.
Sounds scary, but trust me it's the easiest way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480
You need to learn to use odin anyways if you want cm7

Thanks for all the ideas, somehow after just messing around I got it to work, no clue how lol
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Update to a new Recovery

Hello together,
im running currently CWM 3.0.0.6 and would like to update to a newer version
with no Charging-bug. I have some questions about this.
1. Can i update CWM via flashing a zip...?
2. Which CWM version would you recommend at the moment? ( A link would be great)
3. Do i loose my old recovery files or is it compatibel?
Thank you very much in advance!

You can update Rom Manager from market and then you can update recovery using Rom Manager. It automatically downloads and installs updated recovery AFAIK.

Rom manager only gives you a temporary recovery, the easiest way I've found is an app called root toolbox pro, download the recovery image save it to your sd card then open the app choose advanced/flash recovery navigate to your img file on your sd card. Job done.
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cant find advanced/flash recovery in root toolbox pro, is there any other option to install a new recovery?
when i just flash it its only temporary

Terminal emulator method works a treat. Can't remember command and busy at wedding reception at mo. But search for how to flash cwm via terminal and it'll work.
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Nhs666 said:
Hello together,
im running currently CWM 3.0.0.6 and would like to update to a newer version
with no Charging-bug. I have some questions about this.
1. Can i update CWM via flashing a zip...?
2. Which CWM version would you recommend at the moment? ( A link would be great)
3. Do i loose my old recovery files or is it compatibel?
Thank you very much in advance!
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The easiest and quickest is to fastboot flash recovery
Your recovery backup will still be fine
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gozzaa said:
cant find advanced/flash recovery in root toolbox pro, is there any other option to install a new recovery?
when i just flash it its only temporary
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
Check post number 2.
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Update to ei22 from any rom with root, cwm, and modem without a pc

This will work without a pc only if you are on ec05 modem, if not get your ass there
So since I'm in the process of moving without my desktop and have no acess to a pc. I updated to gb fairly easily with cwm and root.
This can be done with any rom.
if you mess up and let it boot at the 2 points I tell you not to, then you can get stuck with stock GB without root or cwm.
You will have the modem on the bright side!
I stated off with RandomRom, but you can be on any as long as you have the ec05 modem.
1. Download what you are goingto need,(the acs cwm is your choice.) Thanks to thoes who orginaly posted these files.
1a. the stock ec05 rom with the green cwm 3.1.0.1 found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027904
1b. EXTtoRFS found here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9992367/gotorfs.zip
1c. The ec05 to ei22 update zip found here: http://android.clients.google.com/p...a5ff039a0c97.SPH-D700_update_EC05_to_EI22.zip
1d. Su.zip found here: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip
1e. Acs cwm (optional) found here: http://chris41g.devphone.org/index.php?dir=Epic/ACSRecovery/
2. After the files are on your phone make sure your on ec05 modem.
3. Boot into cwm doesn't matter I believe what one you have I started with acs's cwm.
4. if you are not on Rfs flash the zip to get there.
5. wipe everything 3x.
6. Flash the stock rfs ec05 rom.
7. Once finished reboot, as soon as you select reboot use the 3 finger to get back to recovery (do not let it fully boot). You should be back to the green cwm 3.1.0.1
8. Install the ec05 to ei22 zip just like any rom, I didn't wipe **** this time.
9. When finished flash the acs cwm or any flashable version you want.
Rebot the phone in cwm while holding the 3 buttons to go back to cwm(do not let it fully boot).
10. Once in cwm either acs's or any you flashed, flash the su.zip to obtain root.
11. Reboot and let your phone power up. You should now have ei22 with modem, cwm, and root.
Hope this helps somene or makes updating easier for you!
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Most clear and concise guide so far. Well done!

Thanks I live in B.F.E. Ohio and didn't want to wait to have GB with root and cwm, and without a pc I was lucky it worked!

404 error on acs cwm link
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**** thanks let me find another flashable link, or if anyone can share I would be thankful.
Edit: updated the link for the acs cwm

toypaj said:
**** thanks let me find another flashable link, or if anyone can share I would be thankful.
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http://chris41g.devphone.org/index.php?dir=Epic/ACSRecovery/

Thank you very much.
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http://chris41g.devphone.org/index.php?dir=Epic/ACSRecovery/
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perfect guide, thanks so much

Lol answered all my questions. Great guide!
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No problem just thought id share.
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Crap... i rebooted my phone after the update and now im unrooted >_>

Yeah, I'm a retard. Rebooted without installing su. Now I have stock recovery and can't root.
Tried renaming su to update.zip but it failed.
Am I out-of-luck until I can get to a pc? Maybe I'll go home "sick"...
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I would assume so. I ll update main post warning a little more about not letting it fuly reboot at the 2 points.
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I tried gingerbreak on the nanoid version of ei22 yesterday and couldn't get it to root. Might be my phone, but that's the only other way I know to root then use cwm app to install cwm 3.1.0.1
Worth a try
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Man, thank you soooo much for taking the time to do this write up! The instructions worked perfectly for me.

No problem
Smuuv said:
Man, thank you soooo much for taking the time to do this write up! The instructions worked perfectly for me.
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toypaj said:
I tried gingerbreak on the nanoid version of ei22 yesterday and couldn't get it to root. Might be my phone, but that's the only other way I know to root then use cwm app to install cwm 3.1.0.1
Worth a try
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Gingerbreak's exploit apparently has been blocked since 2.3.3, so it isn't your phone, it's the rom. You'll have to odin cwm when you can get to your pc, then boot into recovery and flash nubernel or a comparable slightly modified custom kernel *before* normal booting for the first time - otherwise, you'll lose cwm due to a script in the stock kernel that reflashes stock recovery.
For root, I'd recommend flashing the su zip in recovery, may as well do that after flashing the custom kernel. You can find the necessary downloads in one of the how-to threads that have popped up today, I'm sure they'll be easy to find for at least a few weeks
I hope this helps clear up some confusion
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Just realized cwm is gone after first boot, that blows
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This worked for the ROM and root, but now all I have is stock recovery. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to get CWM back?

Ok, after a subsequent battery pull, I lost root. It was all an easy fix after doing some research. Basically, I used ODIN to flash the keyfix kernel. After a re-boot, I used ODIN to flash the ACS recovery. After booting into recovery, I flashed the su.zip. I now have root and ACS recovery. I even did a battery pull and it still works.