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Hi guys soft root worked fin in 2.1 but not in 2.2.
Any suggestions?
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Try superoneclick?
futurama said:
Hi guys soft root worked fin in 2.1 but not in 2.2.
Any suggestions?
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Also look into zroot 1.3.0

super one click is the only root that works on all versions of 2.2. theres no "soft root" (dunno why you would want it anyway) in super one click.

What's the best way to root my device?

My device was recently updated to 2.2 froyo using the qdl tool... I now would like to root it, but have no idea on how to. Can someone please point me in the direction on which would be the best way to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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What are you planning next? Which baseband are you on now? The version that the qdltool installs is 305 and you should upgrade to 318 if you are staying stock. If you are staying stock get to the version you want then root with SuperOneClick. There are a lot of threads about that.
If you plan on using one of the Streakdroid roms than go to streakdroid.com and read the guides there. If you install one of these it's pre-rooted.

troybklyn said:
My device was recently updated to 2.2 froyo using the qdl tool... I now would like to root it, but have no idea on how to. Can someone please point me in the direction on which would be the best way to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I found z4root to be an easy rooting process for me.

First, thanks so much for the immediate response.
My baseband is 318. I tried oneclick and kept getting the error / failed message.
I do plan to stay stock for a while, but would like to try an unofficial rom sometime in the near future because I have two streaks.
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Thanks russiansolja... I'll look into it.
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troybklyn said:
First, thanks so much for the immediate response.
My baseband is 318. I tried oneclick and kept getting the error / failed message.
I do plan to stay stock for a while, but would like to try an unofficial rom sometime in the near future because I have two streaks.
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Search the web for z4root app 1.3.0

I've tried superoneclick (all versions)... and z4root, and none of them worked for me at all. )0: Guess I'm stuck with an unrooted device huh?
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I had to remove my sd card to get SOC to work with my phone. (baseband 318)

I've tried tht as well, and still no joy. I also have baseband 318.
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I was able to have success with superoneclick ver. 1.5.5
Make sure you run the application as admin and usb debugging is checked.
Before you connect to your computer turn off, take battery out, restart.
Start superoneclick as admin, THEN connect to pc.
Goodluck. That is how it worked for me.

Ok, so after I eject the battery and replace it again, do I turn the phone back on at this point, or does it to remain off thru out the process?
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troybklyn said:
Ok, so after I eject the battery and replace it again, do I turn the phone back on at this point, or does it to remain off thru out the process?
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Yes. Sorry. Restart the phone. Before you connect it back to the pc
Check usb debugging and start superoneclick as admin

Will do. Thanks a bunch!
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Thanks guys! I am now rooted!!! U guys rock!
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Another question, lol... Now where should I go from here? Performance fix, maybe? (o:
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troybklyn said:
Another question, lol... Now where should I go from here? Performance fix, maybe? (o:
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Hahah thats what I was asking myself after I rooted my phone lol

Very confused lol. I noticed after updated to the official 2.2 (baseband 318), the network icon at the top now display an "H" instead of 3G... Is this ok, or did I lose my 3G?
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troybklyn said:
Very confused lol. I noticed after updated to the official 2.2 (baseband 318), the network icon at the top now display an "H" instead of 3G... Is this ok, or did I lose my 3G?
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The Streaks locked to AT&T never showed when they were connected by HSPA. Unlocked Streaks and the ones running Steve's ROMs do. HSPA is a faster than standard 3G so when you see the H it's a good thing.

Nice! Thanks Marvin!
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Does anyone know how to enable emlist or terminal on the streak after it has been rooted? I rooted my streak on 1.6 before using QDl to update it to 2.2 and those apps were automatically enabled. Now that I have rooted it again wjile on 2.2 I don't see terminal or emlist (well emlist is visible but I can't mess around with it)

Wifi doesn't work for me with the new 351 update :(

I was finally able to update to 351 and root with the Gingerbreak apk and now my wifi isn't working. It's also quite buggy as well. Anyone else having this prob? Anything I could do to fix this?
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troybklyn said:
I was finally able to update to 351 and root with the Gingerbreak apk and now my wifi isn't working. It's also quite buggy as well. Anyone else having this prob? Anything I could do to fix this?
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try a factory reset and see if things change

Thanks a lot, but, sadly, it didn't work.

Call dell and let them know see if they can help if not then they will send you a replacement under your warrenty. Also try wifi fixer in the market .. Also mine sem to be buggy as well 351.
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Done! My replacement is on it's why. Thx! I wonder if the same thing will happen with my replacement? :-/
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Sometimes a wifi router reboot helps too.

dont root with gingerbreak.apk
root it by installing streakmod recovery
then install the Superuser.zip file
if u dont have it, go over to the Android Development section and find the thread titled
HOW TO ROOT ALL ROMS

Why not gingerbreak?
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gingerbreak is based on a android exploit, it should hopefully get patched since it leaves us vulurnable.
superuser.zip isnt an exploit, it works because the streak allows it by design.
While gingerbreak is easier to use, it probubuly eventually stop working or require fiddling with various versions like SoC.

Ok. Thanks for the info. Btw, my wifi is working again. (0:
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Screen capture

I have an unrooted streak
I have tried many apps for screen capture but all of them require root
But I have an messaging app... I fone messag- it has an option of screen capture.... Nd it successfully captures the screen..... But the problem is it only captures the messages.....
This means screen capture is possible without root....
So can anybody help me out with a method of screen capture without root...
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Aaryana said:
I have an unrooted streak
I have tried many apps for screen capture but all of them require root
But I have an messaging app... I fone messag- it has an option of screen capture.... Nd it successfully captures the screen..... But the problem is it only captures the messages.....
This means screen capture is possible without root....
So can anybody help me out with a method of screen capture without root...
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Why not just root your device? It is very easy, some methods like Gingerbreak only need an APK to install to get root acces. I assume your guarentee is long gone, so there are no real risks.

Gingerbreak dont work on android 2.3.3
Earlier with 2.2 my phone was rooted
But now I its a long process..... Thats why I am serching for an screen capture app rather than rooting
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try this
http*//tinyurl*com/bsnadmz

Whats this....???
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I think you must root cuz you can do everything you want with your DS, any root is very easy or you can use custom rom.
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I have streak 5 with 2.3.3 olleh rom
I cant use gingerbreak on this to rot now
So please can yoy help me
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Search the Development forum and the XDA wiki. Rooting instructions not requiring one-click root methods - which are not recommended - are all over the place.

Samsung continuum update problems

So I recently got a Samsung continuum from a flea market, and I am using it without activating it through Verizon. It is currently running android 2.1. When I try and update it, it gets stuck on the loading screen. Does it need to have cell service to update? Can I manually update it by flashing a rom, ext? Thanks.
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Yes, it would need to be activated to get any Over The Air updates. There are some roms that you can flash, but won't guarantee that any of the links will work. Verizon never updated past Froyo, but there was a Gingerbread leak that worked well, I'm using it on my unactivated Continuum.
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Sweet thanks.one more thing: how did you root your continuum? Ive tried z4root, but it didnt work and i also tried superoneclick but my computers antivirus wont let it install.
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I used superoneclick, can you disable your antivirus long enough to install it?
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Ultra_Saucy said:
Sweet thanks.one more thing: how did you root your continuum? Ive tried z4root, but it didnt work and i also tried superoneclick but my computers antivirus wont let it install.
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Man I really do miss this phone and everything new they put to it! Was a great experience. And lucky for you if you need any of the files I can upload them for you and what not. All still saved on my computer since I didn't bother erasing them. o: So if anything PM me or I'll just upload what you need to here.