I am interested in Rooting my Fascinate. Can anyone give me a easy instructions on doing this and is there a way to revert back if unsuccessful?
it seems that ea28 is exactly dl09 with the lockscreen emergency fix, so you should be able to follow any guides here for rooting dl09
fitti28 said:
I am interested in Rooting my Fascinate. Can anyone give me a easy instructions on doing this and is there a way to revert back if unsuccessful?
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Go to the beginner's guide that is stickied to the forum you just posted in.... and yes you can undo the root via the same link.
phooky said:
it seems that ea28 is exactly dl09 with the lockscreen emergency fix, so you should be able to follow any guides here for rooting dl09
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I was just about to ask this very question so thanks to you
i went to beginners guide and wow i am confused at where i start. i am little nervous and dont want to brick my phone. do you recommend a one step root or what?
fitti28 said:
i went to beginners guide and wow i am confused at where i start. i am little nervous and dont want to brick my phone. do you recommend a one step root or what?
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Yes, follow the link to Android Central, create an account, and follow the one click root method.
I'm in the same boat. I've had my fascinate for a couple of weeks and am ready to make the jump to hyperspeed...... err at least root anyways. I saw TGA_Gunnman's one click root/unroot for galaxy s. Does anybody have any confirmation as to whether it works with the fascinate?
The best one click root is dirkks at android central, works on dl09. youtube has a video for removing root real easy with terminal emulator. But if "all this stuff is confusing" you may want to read up more before rooting. You can really screw up your phone.
Sent from my stock 2.1 unrooted, fully bloated Fascinate
Yeah I saw Dirrk's method at android central, but will it work with DI01? I have DI01 and still no OTA updates yet.
Dirkks will work with di01, but you might as well get to dl09 before you bother rooting. Seems weird you cant ota... are you checking for it with wifi off?
Sent from my stock 2.1 unrooted, fully bloated Fascinate
wifi on and off, bluetooth, all sorts of things.
I open infopath, check new, it please wait then nothing and returns to infopath
Does it actually say no new updates available? Did you try soft reset, hard reset?
Sent from my stock 2.1 unrooted, fully bloated Fascinate
You could use odin to flash dl09, then ota to ea28, then root with one click
Sent from my stock 2.1 unrooted, fully bloated Fascinate
ziggy484 said:
Does it actually say no new updates available? Did you try soft reset, hard reset?
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What's the difference between soft and hard reset? I've done everything I could think of except a factory reset.
Would I have to OTA to EA28? My intent was to get to dl30
lfrench0 said:
What's the difference between soft and hard reset? I've done everything I could think of except a factory reset.
Would I have to OTA to EA28? My intent was to get to dl30
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Ok, soft reset is pulling the battery, hard reset is factory reset, which dl30 will do anyway. To get to dl30 you need to be at dl09 or dj05 first, so from where you are i would just odin to dl09, then do one click root, then follow the dl30 thread instructions.
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GOT IT! Well ea28 anyways, factory reset did the trick, now on to rooting!
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I'm looking to root and flash my Hero to DamageControl 2.0, but has anyone successfully restored the device back to factory defaults after flashing to DC2.0?
You have to use either Sprint 1.29 RUU or Fresh's 1.56 RUU. That will make it stock again.
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I'm looking to root and flash my Hero to DamageControl 2.0, but has anyone successfully restored the device back to factory defaults after flashing to DC2.0?
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Yeah I believe I used the 1.29 RUU from the stock rom
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I'm looking to root and flash my Hero to DamageControl 2.0, but has anyone successfully restored the device back to factory defaults after flashing to DC2.0?
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I used 1.56 RUU and went back to stock. Worked fine on mine w/ stock radio.
jdgiotta said:
I'm looking to root and flash my Hero to DamageControl 2.0, but has anyone successfully restored the device back to factory defaults after flashing to DC2.0?
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Some people do, and some don't. There is a fix if you brick it while RUUing. However if you are wanted to go back to stock for the 2.1 "official" release you might not be able to root again. They seem to leave the door open on the first round of software, but then close the hole on the next round. Seems the case for every phone
So the ability to root maybe lost if I was to update to a "official" release. Hmm... okay, good to know. Thanks.
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So the ability to root maybe lost if I was to update to a "official" release. Hmm... okay, good to know. Thanks.
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Yea give it like 24 hours after the release, someone will do a nand dump, root it and post it on here. One thing I would reccomend people stay away from would be a new version of an RUU based off of 2.1, as that would put you up a **** creek if a root isn't found. I hear lots of problems trying to .29 RUU after a .56 RUU, I'm sure the same will be said for whatever the next version is.
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So the ability to root maybe lost if I was to update to a "official" release. Hmm... okay, good to know. Thanks.
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They may, or may not close the exploit that was found in 1.5 but if so it will only be a matter of time before some of these guys who are far more talented than I find a way to root 2.1, 1.5 was not rootable when it was released. Regardless the 2.1's you will see later today will be far superior to whatever sprint ends up releasing.
You should be able to RUU without any issues. However, you might still not be able to see protected apps in the market. I used the steps in this thread to fix that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=605028
xanadu1979 said:
You should be able to RUU without any issues. However, you might still not be able to see protected apps in the market. I used the steps in this thread to fix that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=605028
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This fix didn't work for me, however I was able to RUU, update to DamageControl 1.0, download some protected apps, and then upgrade to DC2.0r2 (without wiping between DC1 and DC2). This opened up protected apps and solved the black on black contact problem for me.
-obviously do so at your own risk and all-
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Some people do, and some don't. There is a fix if you brick it while RUUing. However if you are wanted to go back to stock for the 2.1 "official" release you might not be able to root again. They seem to leave the door open on the first round of software, but then close the hole on the next round. Seems the case for every phone
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Speaking of this, I am currently rooted, but running stock 1.5(don't ask)will I still be able to get the update or do I have to be completely unrooted to do so!
Also as far as the update is concerned, I know on the droid forums there were instructions on saving the update before installation so all could get it! What is the procedure for doing so!
It seems with the current state of affairs the update could come in a minute or a day or a month, basically no one know, so it could be anytime, so I just wanna be prepared for when it drop to hand it off to the real DEV.!
Roman
Eh, you could go ahead and flash a new ROM right now if you want. A fix was found for people getting bricked from the RUU, so you're safe to use the RUU now without fear of having a permanent brick on your hands.
Roman G said:
Speaking of this, I am currently rooted, but running stock 1.5(don't ask)will I still be able to get the update or do I have to be completely unrooted to do so!
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Good question
Would I be able to unroot my phone by installing manual ota update? Or would that just mess up my phone?
There's already a guide on how to unroot your phone on here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652419
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I just realized the links aren't in that thread anymore. You can find almost exactly the same thread over at AndroidForums.
http://androidforums.com/all-things...ot-thread-apps-roms-updated-05-06-2010-a.html
you WANT to unroot? if so, read and have fun...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695593
tenzomonk said:
you WANT to unroot? if so, read and have fun...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695593
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Sorry, but that is bad advice right there.
It's OK if people want to roll back to a factory configuration, but there is simply no good reason to over-write a 1.47 (or 1.49 S-OFF) bootloader with a bootloader that will possibly prevent root forever in order to do that.
Keep your options open, even if you want a "factory" phone.
Once again, there is nothing "new" about the so-called "official RUU" - it is THE SAME THING AS LEAK-V3.
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meh... it's exactly what he asked. my guess is it's "going back to the store."
perhaps you should clarify for him then... as in your post, the bolded red text may lead him to install leak 3. better advice?
oh well... to each their own.
edit: had options been asked for, then those would have been presented.
in any case... so i'm out
danny01327 said:
Would I be able to unroot my phone by installing manual ota update? Or would that just mess up my phone?
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If you want a plain phone then just go with JCase's "Plain Jane" Rom, if you really want to lose root for some reason then I guess you could flash the new 2.1 RUU but I'm not entirely sure why you would want to lose root though. Then again I'm not you and that's not my phone so good luck in whatever decision you decide
I just did the long and somewhat confusing process of unrooting. The reason I asked was to find a simple way to unroot because my trackball broke and I needed to use my warranty. It worked and I am already back with root on my "like-new" Droid Eris again!
This topic should be a sticky. For those whom want their facory warranty back for the sake of obtaining replacement phone. [STICKY]"How To Unroot Your Eris". This would be exelent. Note to moderator, this would be much appreciated.
I have 2.1. What method can I use to root 2.1 and keep it.
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I have 2.1. What method can I use to root 2.1 and keep it.
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http://alldroid.org/Default.aspx?tabid=40&g=posts&t=553
Thanks, now that I've done that I think my Dx feels warmer and battery is dieing a little faster? Could this be?
I was originally worried about updating to 2.2 because I thought it may have not so good battery life. Now not sure if I should just unroot and update to 2.2?
Advice appreciated.
SysAdmNj said:
I have 2.1. What method can I use to root 2.1 and keep it.
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http://alldroid.org/Default.aspx?tabid=40&g=posts&t=553
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There is an even easier method if you haven't already rooted and you are still on 2.1. It is called "UniversalAndroot" and I used it when I was on 2.1. It is so easy. No computer necessary. Just download the .apk to your phone and then install and run it. It is just an app. You can choose...
Temporary root until reset.
Root.
Unroot.
I can't remember the exact wording of the above- but it it very easy. I was a little nervous- so I did the temporary for a day. Rooted and reset a couple of times without any problems. So then I just went ahead and rooted.
Here is a link to the file in my public dropbox folder...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7782384/UniversalAndroot-1.6.2-beta.apk
I encourage you to go ahead and google for information- I am sure you will be able to find the forum that I originally found the information on. I can't find it now.
Hope that helps.
Thanks, I would just like to know why the phone gets so warm/hot when its rooted and when I unrooted it it got cool again. Whatever it was it had to have drained the battery. Now I'm thinking of going to 2.2 ota upgrade. Would you guys recommend this or stay on 2.1?
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Thanks, I would just like to know why the phone gets so warm/hot when its rooted and when I unrooted it it got cool again. Whatever it was it had to have drained the battery. Now I'm thinking of going to 2.2 ota upgrade. Would you guys recommend this or stay on 2.1?
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I would go to 2.2, then re-root.
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Thanks, I would just like to know why the phone gets so warm/hot when its rooted and when I unrooted it it got cool again. Whatever it was it had to have drained the battery. Now I'm thinking of going to 2.2 ota upgrade. Would you guys recommend this or stay on 2.1?
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sapo2112 said:
I would go to 2.2, then re-root.
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I have heart A LOT of people complaining about bugs in 2.2. I personally couldn't stand it - 2.2 was out there. And I had to have it. So I am on 2.2. If you do jump to 2.2 ota - do your research. I am not sure if you can keep root with ota. I heard talk about moving "su" from "system/bin" to "system/xbin" and being able to keep root - but I am completely new to android - so I am not sure if that is true.
If you do loose root - UniversalAndroot does not work on 2.2 (unless there has been an update). There are a couple of other methods. This one looks the easiest - but was not available when I rooted - so I cannot say...
http://alldroid.org/Default.aspx?tabid=40&g=posts&t=967&find=unread
This is another method. I used this one. It is not as easy - but it is not that hard. Here is the link for the method I used...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8136153&postcount=2
Ok so alot of annoying thread about the release of Froyo for Fascinate owners....beyond that wether its true or not, what if i've already flashed my phone with the DL30 rom and my phone is already in Froyo?
Will this move (if it even occurs) mess up my existing Rom?
Will i have to re-root?
Will it Wipe the already B-e-a-u-tiful setup i have??
OMG why not wait for a rom to appear that same day and flash it?
good day.
DL30 is an unofficial release of Froyo for the fascinate, by flashing it you have Froyo, if you wish to flash a new rom you will lose your "b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l" setup as you have to wipe
OMG Sorry chopper that some aren't on your "level" of Modding knowledge, next time help to the question not try to insult....
Good Day
Im refering to the OTA Verizon pushes to our phone Captain, when EA28 hit me i had no knowledge until i got a text from them saying they did....hence why i asked, would this type of OTA push affect all my questions as above?
If you're on something other than stock, you won't get the OTA.
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If you're on something other than stock, you won't get the OTA.
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ya know i thought the exact same thing, but i flashed my phone with DL09 and re-rooted it, set all my Titanium Backups....backup, 3 days later somehow, i had EA28 and lost root??????
DL09 was an official release. Rooting your device isn't enough to prevent the upgrade (disabling the service that checks for updates is the simplest way to do it).
I have a Droid X that I have rooted using z4 Root. Will I have any problems if I un-root and then download and install Gingerbread? I realize that z4 Root can't root Gingerbread yet, but I was wondering if I could just un-root and then install the update and just wait to re-root it when z4 Root can do it? It seems like people are having issues with the X even though they un-root before they update. Why is this? Thank you all for your time. I appreciate it.
People usually have problems updating because they have deleted or frozen bloat in their system folder.
If you unroot, and replace any bloat you may have removed, you should be able to update without a hitch.
After you download the OTA Gingerbread you won't be able to gain root again. The only option is two flash a two part prerooted install of .596 Gingerbread provided by Team Black Hat.
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Thank you much. I shouldn't have any problem then because I haven't frozen or deleted anything. Is the z4 Root developer going to try to make a version of z4 Root that will root Gingerbread?
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Thank you much. I shouldn't have any problem then because I haven't frozen or deleted anything. Is the z4 Root developer going to try to make a version of z4 Root that will root Gingerbread?
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I for one hope so. I want to be on Gingerbread, but the OCD in me wants the OTA.
Question- OTA? What does it stand for?
rld187 said:
Question- OTA? What does it stand for?
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Over The Air.
I unrooted with z4 Root and did a wipe and a restore to factory reset. I tried to update to GingerBread 4 times but all four times it failed. Somehow, even in the return to factory wipe, ClockworkMod Recovery stays on the Droid X. Why? I think it is the ClockworkMod Recovery that is preventing me being able to update to GingerBread. Do you think that might be the cause? In other words, resetting it to factory condition doesn't really reset to factory condition. How do I fix this? Should I just stay rooted with z4 Root and wait for a way to update to GingerBread from you guys? I'm just not sure what to do. Thanks for your time. I'm running Android Version 2.2.1 with a System Version of 2.3.340.MB810.Verizon.en.US.
Root froyo with z4 then follow directions on this thread
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126554
That link gives me a 404. Do you have another one? Thanks for your help.
I did not unroot...
Hello...Noob here. Question I did not indoor my DROID b4 downloading 2.3
Should I have? And what will happen since I didn't?
I also have one other question. I accidentally tapped on Updates and now it is trying to download the update. Is there a way that I can stop this manually? Thanks.
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Hello...Noob here. Question I did not indoor my DROID b4 downloading 2.3
Should I have? And what will happen since I didn't?
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huh? need some more info there. have no idea what you're talkin about.
also, this is the droid x section, not droid.
rld187 said:
I also have one other question. I accidentally tapped on Updates and now it is trying to download the update. Is there a way that I can stop this manually? Thanks.
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i thought you wanted to update to gb? why would you want to stop it?
why dont you just update to the pre-rooted gingerbread. see here http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-5-596-release-thread-something-everyone.html
I want to stop it because I have tried to install it 4 times and it has failed to install on all four attempts. It won't install so I don't want to waste the time and the data.
The link is not working for me either
Follow the instructions below to return to froyo or upgrade to gb rooted or not.
Check out these links.
Link 1 makes a linux CD that you can use to SBF back to Froyo in about 10 minutes. This is a very easy method to get back to froyo. If you can burn an iso file to a CD then you can do this method.
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html
Then you can use z4root and install pre-rooted GB using the 2 flash method at link 2. Make sure that you use Droid 2 bootstrapper and not Droid X bootstrapper to install the rooted GB.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/28/download-official-droidx-gingerbread-4-5-596-for-rooted-users/
Follow the instructions closely for ensured success.
This can all be done in about 30 to 45 minutes depending on your computer skills.
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This guide u posted can used even if I'm on the ota gingerbread update?
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Fixed the link,
U can go directly from rooted froyo to rooted gb using TBH GBroot flash. Flash just like u would a rom, and u might need to install the update the kernal depending if you flash a rom. Its easy, just follow my link and scroll down to my post it gives u the steps