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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rsgirgis:
Problems with rooting

I am having problems with rooting my Samsung Galaxy S 4G. I followed instructions as best as I could but am getting a "FAILED" from SuperOneClick.

Here is what I have doe so far:

1a. Installed the drivers from the first post of this thread. Rebooted machine

1b. Installed the pad net (just in case) and then reinstalled the drivers

2. Made sure USB Debug is turned on, SIM card is in, sd card not in phone

3. Invoked SuperOneClick before connecting phone (and also tried after connecting phone)

4. Tried also with phone in stock recover mode (up + down + power)

5. Tried under Windows 7 as well as Windows XP, firewall and virus scan disabled

7. Installed Java Runtime and JDK and ADB, updated adb

8. I tried SuperOneClick 1.7 (from this forum) as well as the latest 1.9.5. In 1.9.5, it asks me for the OS version - which tells me something is wrong. I tried rageagainstthecage as well as psneuter

9. I even tried disabling the Samsung Modem in the Windows Device Manager (never mentioned in this forum but, was mentioned in another forum for the LG Optimus)

I noticed the "Android system Recovery <3e>" (not 2e) in recovery mode.

I have been reading this and other forums - What am I missing ?

Help ...

C:\android\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
T9596a8def1f device

About Phone ->
Model number: SGH-T959V
Firmware version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: T959VUVKB5
Build number: FROYO.VUVKB5

SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0
Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

OK

Pushing rageagainstthecage...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

FAILED
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
all you had to do was install the drivers

put your phone into debug mode

and made sure your computer was picking up your phone

then run superoneclick and root

if rageinthecage doesnt work try psneuter

and if that still doesnt work

try opening up the superonelcick file with winrar rather then the windows file explorer
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
that was priceless lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gypsy214:
hey i have windows 7 64bit and the drivers wont install why is that?

is there a way i can make it isntall?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
maybe you need the newest 4 .NET FRAMEWORK ?? or reboot and try the drivers again
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gypsy214:
ok i got the drivers install....

i open superoneclick and start the reboot.. it gets stuck on waiting for device like 30 minutes then when i click on the application it says its not responding?

why is that?

is there a app the i can download to the phone and do it like z4root?

i tried z4root but it wouldn't work
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
bad move dont use z4root that can f your phone up

and if its not recognizing your phone you need to put it into debug mode

then it wont wait on your device

if that doesnt work try putting your phone into a different usb slot on your computer
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gypsy214:
yeah i had it on debug and didnt work gonna check with another ubs slot and will keep u updated
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gypsy214:
it worked thanks a lot..... :)

i pluged it to another usb slot and got working.. now i can start flashing roms :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
Yea stupid windows lol

sent from my sgs4g 2.3.3, finally
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dj02:
im having the same problem, i tried putting my phone into a different usb slot and nothing. it just sits on waiting for device. ive rooted my old galaxy s 3g with superone click with no problem, this one just wont go. ive made sure i updated the drivers as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] moshe22:
I'm glad it is working for you guys :)

I will be re-uploading all the files that are no longer available once I get a chance

Sent From My Stock G2x
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] crackpot:
Great tutorial, thanks! Worked like a charm.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Jerry D:
Google Kies Mini and download it from Samsung. After you download Kies run the program and it will install the drivers to your phone
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tom_me:
Hey can someone post a new link for the drivers. I need the 32 bit driver so I can root....thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
hey. i got the drivers working fine from the noobs guide to odin. step 2 has the drivers.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tom_me:
thanks alot that really helped.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mastapogi:
no success at all for this. i installed the drivers for windows 7 64 bit, also got the kies mini, and superoneclick 1.7. after installing the drivers and the kies, i restarted my computer, activated usb debugging, then i plugged it in. started up superoneclick and gets stuck at either "waiting for device" or "pushing rageagainstthecage".. help anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cnote74:
Try a different usb port that's what I did to get it to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] s10shane:
ok im lost at

5- Under exploit MAKE SURE you select "rageagainstthecage" and then click Root. Let it do what it needs to do Note: the whole process will take between 5-15 minutes

there is no rageagainstthecage under exploit. only psneuter or gingerbreak. can someone let me know which one to pick lol im using the superoneclick 1.9.5

update never mind i just used the 1.7 and it rooted no problem.. i just got my galaxy s 4g today for 200 bucks with the box and everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] shdw03:
question...what rom are you guys using to root the phone? I recently bricked my phone and got it repaired. Originally was running 2.2, but when I got my phone back its running 2.3.3, kernal 2.6.35.7-T959VUKF1-CL270364, build GINGERBREAD.VUVKF1. I am having some trouble trying to root phone. Gets hung up at "waiting for device" as others on here. Tried different ports, tried using v1.9, IDK, any assistance appreciated. Thanks

Marc

edit: Do I need to use 1.9.5 and gingerbreak???? just noticed the above post
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DJ_Caibel:
Thanks for the app. Hell of a lot easier than all of this. Especially since I couldn't locate the /data/fota directory.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] j4y_7:
So once SuperOneClick says:

Running rageagainstthecage...

Nothing will show up for the next 10-15 minutes until the phone itself is rooted? I'm asking b/c I've been stuck there for about 15 minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
ok lets fix this for you, you either have to do one of the following or both:

did you make sure usb debugging on and if it is on

then you need to plug in your phone into a different usb slot on your computer, windows can be retarded like that

^^ those are for sure the answers you were looking for :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gozilar84:
Hi, i need help in the process of rooting..i got the message as the belowing, i have the 32bit driver as the galaxy s 3g and..and i did check the debug mode..what have i did wrong? please instruct, thanks a lot!!

EDIT: oo..i found it..it was the stupid anti-virus quant. the "rageagainstthecage" file so..couldn't find it. i reinstalled and everything run well!!

"

SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Pushing rageagainstthecage...

cannot stat 'C:\Users\Owner\Desktop\Android phones\RootGalaxyS\SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse\rageagainstthecage': No such file or directory

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...

Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage: No such file or directory

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

"
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
try using winrar to open up the superoneclick on your computer and run the program from there

sometimes windows default file explorer can mess up programs like superoneclick
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] junkiee24:
does this unlock the phone also?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
No it doesn't sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] junkiee24:
for unlock: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1028588
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] junkiee24:
superoneclick got my phone rooted.. but when i use root checker it says its not.. whats up with that?

never mind after a reboot it shows as rooted..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
You can call tmobile and get your phone unlocked for free, with no hassle, and with zero possibility of bricking your phone.

For super one click, do you never super user? If it is not sticking, just odin to

Kc1...it's pre rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] junkiee24:
thanks jager, i guess the last resort is to go with tmobile and ask for a unlock code. but i guess i enjoy tinkering with the phone.. so i did get the phone rooted. i had to do a reboot before root check identified it as being rooted. but i am having dificulty finding the nv_data file that needs a hex edit. its not in the folder that was given.. actually i looked through all the folders and dont see it anywhere.

can you help me with unlocking it via this method?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] periwinklewishes:
Thanks for this! It really helped. Although it went on to loop. :(
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skdutta:
I followed this sequence:

1. Installed CWM (ClockworkMod_Gtab_v08)

2. Tried to install G_Harmony_Gingerbreadv2.2.zip (4/6 update)

Got this error:

...

Copying files...

E: can't symlink /system/bin/sh

E: failure at Line 3:

symlink ash SYSTEM:bin/sh

Installation aborted

Finally restored from the backup... anybody else got this error or has any ideas on what is next?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadness:
Try again? Sometimes it takes a couple of tries - someone else I know had the same problem and it worked on his second attempt.

You could try formatting, wiping data and cache, and wiping your davlik cache.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadness:
OK, managed to reproduce this - you'll need to format system, then format data, then wipe data/factory reset. Then, try installing again.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skdutta:
Thanks, did the following:

1. Format System

2. Format Data

3. Wiped Data/Factory Reset

Tried installing the G_Harmony_Gingerbreadv2.2.zip (4/6 update), it installed, then I tried to immediately reboot and it is stuck in the ViewSonic logo screen (for 10 mins then I rebooted again)

Next tried this:

1. Format System

2. Format Data

3. Wiped Data/Factory Reset

4. Wiped Cache

5. Wiped davlik cache

Tried installing the G_Harmony_Gingerbreadv2.2.zip (4/6 update), same thing again it is stuck in the ViewSonic logo screen on reboot.

Anything else I can try?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadness:
Hmmm, I've done this twice now, without a problem. I did the same 5 steps as you posted, then installed G-Harmony, but I also installed the GAPPS.zip before rebooting.

One thing you might try - do the three wipes again after you've completed the install.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skdutta:
Just to check if things exactly equal,

I have rooted with CWM Recovery v2.5.1.1-bekit-0.8

also I am using the version of ROM that was loaded 4/6

Did you use exactly these two. Let me again try what you suggested and report here.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbansal2:
try flashing the latest kernel after u flash the rom

http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/

and make sure u do Wiped Data/Factory Reset, Wiped Cache, Wiped davlik cache before and after you flash it
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadness:
Yes. The only thing I did differently was to install the GAPPS.zip and do the Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, and Wipe Davlik cache after the install was complete, but before rebooting.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] max_82:
I have a 16 GB external sd card but I got "damaged external sd card" message several times. Is there any correlation with voodoo lagfix? It is not comfortable if I format external sd many times because I will loss my data on external sd card. Anyone have solution? Please help me. Thank you.

ROM: UCJI6

BB: UCKB1

Kernel: UCKB1 (voodoo lagfix)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jemack:
This happened to me off and on about 2 years with an 8 gig card and lost everything on it twice. Finally it went bad and had to throw it away.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CuriousTech:
Any time you buy a new SD card you should test it with H2testw to make sure it doesn't have any errors or it's not a 2GB hacked to show more if bought from eBay sellers.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] max_82:
Thank you for your information.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kclive:
I was wondering if it takes a special kernel to use an extended battery. I have my Evo flashed to CricKet and am using Jiminy IV for the rom, I bought a generic 3500ma battery and cant get it to charge. It is a brand new battery. My phone is rooted and nand unlocked. Anyone have any ideas ir suggestions?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] trollallot:
As far as I know there is no special kernel needed. You sure the cord is good? If so try rebooting and see if that does the trick. If not battery may not be good
[EVO 4G Android Development] JoeLithium:
Try this one. It's what I use.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
[EVO 4G Android Development] kclive:
My cord is fine. It works great with my stock battery.

As far as that link, it took me to a forum but not to a post or kernel.
[EVO 4G Android Development] CheesyNutz:
read between the lines ......
[EVO 4G Android Development] JoeLithium:
*double facepalm*

wow.
[EVO 4G Android Development] spankmaster:
Holy crap... seriously man?

I know you dont have any post besides this so ill be gentle

BUT

This is the development forum. Any and akk questions should go in the Q/A section. I know what your thinking already " well, this is a question for a DEVELOPER" or "this is a question ABOUT DEVELOPMENT" and unfortunately your logic is flawed.

Before for you post in the development forum, just ask yourself these questions. "What did i develop?" "What work am i sharing with the community?" If you cant answer those than you are in the wrong place and this place is generally pretty brutal about this subject.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kclive:
Apparently I am missing something. Sorry for my ignorance
[EVO 4G Android Development] JSmurfy:
HAHAHAH

i guess bright lights and arrows would help others find their way.. it happens but really CMON people READ a lil..
[EVO 4G Android Development] kclive:
Ok, sorry for using the wrong forum. I will do some more searching I guess
[EVO 4G Android Development] JSmurfy:
to answer your question post 3 or 5 i think with the link in it.. go to general forums,

evo 4g post your questions there..

from @joelithium -- http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652 <-- there you go
[EVO 4G Android Development] kclive:
Thank you. Post is now in the correct forum
[Thunderbolt General] xCHPx:
What do you people think about the recent happenings with p3droid and all this nonsense?

I think he's trying to be the next nenolod (the guy who said he had the bootloader keys to moto devices)
[Thunderbolt General] miketoasty:
I think we are just in very unstable times. We all know that the phone company's hate us (not going into why that's for other threads) and none of us really know how far they are going to go to try and stop us. My bet is as good as yours as what is truly happening as I could see Verizon getting on us but at the same time I could see them just letting us slide. Who knows....
[Thunderbolt General] TheDanimal:
If they're tracking anything it's people that are tethering and not paying the tethering charge. They can't tell who's rooted and who's not, as far as I know they can only see radio version and PRL version.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] completetech:
I am either blind, an idiot, or both. I want to use my g tablet with Google voice to look @ my SMS inbox and send SMS while on wifi. It would be nice to almost, if possible, send messages n a queue of sorts then once wifi is available have them sent. Bugatti this point it would just be nice to be able to use Google voice for SMS on this.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] dfin13:
I already use GV for SMS on mine. Are you having trouble installing, or are your messages just not getting sent?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] fredboy:
I am not having any issues with this running Vegan 5.1.

Would using the web version of google voice solve the issue for ya?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] completetech:
I already have google voice installed but it hangs up during the skip setting up voicemail part.. i choose i do not want to use google voice for making calls etc, and also tried all the other options as well so in case there was something weird about it not liking me choose do not use google voice for calls or what not.

do eother oneof you have a link to the GV app you installed where I could try that instead? I also am having a hard time finding in the market other apps as well. nother topic for another day.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] dfin13:
I ran into the same thing when I was trying out Vegan. I never solved it myself since I decided to stick with Calkulin's ROM, but they seem to have figured it out in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=959310
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] dlaciv12:
Check this thread. I used the second DL from the guy's Dropbox/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=959310&highlight=google+voice
[Off-topic] VeryCoolAlan:
MODS PLEASE DONT MOVE THIS UNTIL I GET ATLEAST 1 REAPONSE

Anyways I've been seeing most of you are from Texas which is pretty cool. I also live in Pasadena Texas.

Who else lives in TX
[Off-topic] Longcat14:
I do.

I live in Dallas, TX.

Apparently, a lot of Vibrant owners live in Texas. xD
[Off-topic] jpcdeux:
I live in Indiana. Does that count?

XDA: 12 HELPFUL PEOPLE AND 1584641849682579451694.5 complaining, ignoramous pansies.
[Off-topic] GreggoryD502:
Where abouts in indiana? Im in Louisville, ky.

Trigger 2.9.2
[Off-topic] buru898:
El Paso, Texas here :). Less than an hour away from Juarez, Mexico :D!
[Off-topic] Deleted member 3572053:
Houston baby!
[Off-topic] duboi97:
Does Missouri count?
[Off-topic] buru898:
Lived there about half my life... hated it lol ;p.
[Off-topic] SeanFloyd:
¿Does Mexico count?
[Off-topic] cashyftw:
Houston/Spring Texas LOVE THE GALLERIA :D
[Off-topic] shreddintyres:
Plano, Texas (north of Dallas, Texas)

Gotta love the Lone Star State
[Off-topic] ferhanmm:
Houston too, well near it.
[Off-topic] T.C.P:
Does California count?.

oooo i no i have a uncle in texas... does that count?
[Off-topic] buru898:
Nah.... it makes your uncle cool, not you ol ;p.
[Off-topic] Marvlet:
Rio Grande Valley, deep south Texas
[Off-topic] randy92:
The valley :D basically Mexico haha
[Off-topic] turbosix:
plano, sup dude.
[Off-topic] Marvlet:
"American by birth, Texan by the grace of God!"
[Off-topic] T.C.P:
Damn u texans!!!!

California™
[Off-topic] shreddintyres:
dude where bouts? I go to UT Dallas
[Off-topic] z06mike:
Check out my brothers' website, a movie review site from a real world perspective. They just started it and are regularly adding more and more content and reviews. Feel free to comment on the actual site or leave feedback here and I will pass it on to them.

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[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoslink1:
I have previously used the Haxpresso ROM to make wifi calls because i get absolutely zero service where i live. I noticed the cm7 has wifi calling. But cm7's wifi still doesnt work for me even after RC4 and flashing the new radio. Bascially, i want a cyanogen rom with wifi calling. if you can help me install it in cm6 or get a permanent wifi fix for cm7, i will worship the ground you walk on. Please, i hate stock espresso. i want some CM goodness!
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SefEXE:
I haven't heard any news of people getting Wifi Calling to work with CM6.

Maybe you wanna just keep trying different Nightly's? Also, I didn't think my wifi was working either, but I restarted my phone with wifi on and after... well I think a while it started to pick up on networks.
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoslink1:
do the wifi .lib files adapt over time? like, with multiple reboots, would the wifi problem eventually fix itself?
[EVO 4G Accessories] GrimReaper24:
Does anyone know if the seidio innocase hard snap on case will work with a after market battery door only case that is on the market for the extended battery thanks.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sromer:
Is there any way that you could control your DHD from Windows 7 or OSX ?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frosty_ice:
VNC is what you are looking for. There is n app called Droid VNC server on the market that will act as a server at your DHD
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andy:
If your DHD is rooted try WebKey. You can control your handset from any web browser, including that of another smartphone.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zcollins11:
Other then the ones on xda I wanna try something new
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustk1ll20:
Every search I have done leads me right back here. You could try ultimate droid, don't think it it's listed here. Google ultimate droid rom. Awesome rom in my opinion.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zcollins11:
Hey thanks man so I can't find it on xda
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zcollins11:
Hey thanks bud love this rom now...it is by far the fastest
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chukis13:
Google android maisters
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
Just so you know UD/ROM has stolen alot of their stuff from Cyanogen(mod). Then they turn around around change some of the coding and make it their own.

That's why you will not see them on XDA.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zcollins11:
Ahhh ya I felt as if it was very similar it is very fast though I wanna see a wp7 port to the mytouch
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
doubt we'll ever see WP7 ported to an Android. That's moving back in time.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustk1ll20:
Yeah but in the end they gave credit so itse all good in my........phone? But yeah they did take alot from cm with out giving credit. This ud rom seems to be alot better on the battery then cm.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
My problem is how they did it. They joined CM then wanted access to the codes and what not. Then they turned around and bad mouthed them on their own board, then stated their own leaving certain Cyanogen baked cookies in the ROM.... It's the whole point of what they did. I will not use their stuff nor recommend it to anyone.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustk1ll20:
yea. i read some of the stuff that was going on with it. very shady to say the least. in the end its a nice rom. dont really care about the drama end of any of it.

would of been a REALLY nice rom if they woulda just did the work together start to finish and continued together after words.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] option94:
And any posts with links to any ultimate Droid roms will be deleted.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] camalus:
Ultimate Droid is banned from xda. If you want the story go to cyanogenmod.com and you can read all about it.

There may be a couple other roms out there on other pages.. but the ones here definitely get the most attention and the most fixes.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoyoma123:
RoyalGinger 1.5 coming out soon! It will be good. So excited!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WorldWide60:
Actually, they (the dev) has a thread for the UD ROM in the HD2 section of XDA.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmdub:
I am with you on that neidlinger.