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[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] minatovladoski:
Not working on me
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] nail16:
What error do you get?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mosta_9741:
regarding the stock recovery mode, wts meant by FOTA ??????
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
Something like this:

FOTA = Firmware(update) Over The Air

Only the Stock Rom allows firmware upgrades over the air (neither ClockWorkMod = CWM, nor RZ Recovery = RZR)

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] a.fontenele:
Lost root after rom update...

THE-E thanks for this awesome tutorial! I was having fun with my rooted phone until one hour ago...

:(

I've just flashed my device to the new April release "I8150BVJLM2_I8150BZTOLM2_I8150BVJLM2_HOME.tar.md5" and when trying to root I get the following message in the Recovery mode screen:

-- Install /sdcard ...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E:Can't open /tmp/sideload/package.zip

(bad)

Installation aborted.

Does anyone know how to fix that?

I also flashed back the previous rom from February release "I8150BVJLB1_I8150BZTOLB1_I8150BVJLB1_HOME.tar.md5" but I got the same message...

What should I do? I need ROOT!!! LOL

[UPDATE]

Never mind guys... Problem solved... I just formatted the internal SD, put the files back and tried again...

VOILA!!!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] pao9195:
what method of rooting is applicable for firmware DXLC1?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
So far only rooting via recovery is working for firmwares later than XXLA2, and so far there are no issues reported with later versions using this method.

There are no german firmwares later than XXLA2 realeased, so I have not tested it personally.

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] pao9195:
thanks sir.

btw, what specific location on sd card can i put the update.zip? is this just in \sd card\update.zip?

as per instruction, no need to extract the zip file right?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Not required..

Sent from my GT-I8150
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] pao9195:
thanks, my phone is now rooted :D

btw, what are the recommended apps for rooted phone?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andyvbrown:
ok stupid question....

How do I tell if my phone is actually rooted?

I applied update.zip from the recovery method. It took about 2 or 3 seconds then said update complete. I rebooted the phone and it came up as normal.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] a.fontenele:
Do you see the "Superuser" app installed in your phone? If so, it is rooted...

;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andyvbrown:
Lol nevermind, I worked it out.....
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Can anyone help for this....

AMSS...How to recover this as even stock recovery is inaccessible.

o O From My Ancora CM9 ICS o O
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] bagux:
You can use 7zip, right click on the md5 stock file, then 7zip and extract files...in the created folder u should find amss.mbn and the others files of the firmware
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Thanks just helping somebody via Twitter...forgotten on how to use Odin...:)

o O From My Ancora CM9 ICS o O
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] kemaro30:
hey guys. my girl bought a SGW yesterday and it has 2.3.6 already. im afraid that i cant root it because it has new os. what trick can i use to root her SGW successfully without bricking it?

EDIT: Here's the Full Details about her SGW

Baseband Version

I8150DXLC1

Kernel Version

2.6.35.7-perf-I8150DXLC1-CL1002954dpi@DELL169#

Build Number

GINGERBREAD.DXLC1

The problem is, i tried the Stock Recovery for her phone then it doesnt allow me to Recovery.

Once the Android Logo and the Gray Box is there i pressed the Menu Button then it says

MTC installing(im not sure but it says installing or packing or packaging) then

'Rebooting'...

then thats it, it just reboot.

I need help on how to root this phone >< its 2.3.6 Gingerbread and only bought yesterday >< hope someone can help me T.T without bricking it.. Thanks :)

EDIT: OMG it just did worked out. I just restore factory it and then it works on recovery :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jomz878:
Hi.. Im had a question if there is a posibility that i can brick my phone while rooting and i can root my phone.?

android version: 2.3.5

baseband version: I8150DxKj4

kernel version: 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150DXKJ4-CL67994root@DELL132#3

build number: GINGERBREAD.DXKJ4

btw .. what is a good file manager ( free ) .? plz any suggestion thanks.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
There is always a possibility to brick your phone while rooting. It is your call whether to try it or not.

ES File Explorer

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jomz878:
thanks :) btw sir.? u said there is posibility :( you mean if the phone stops working while rooting it will brick the phone.? and what if it brick :(? > , < or some any worst scenarios :(? > , <
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
Look, there is always a possibility of bricking the phone. If you strictly follow the description you minimize the risk, but you won't here from me 100% because there can always be a hardware issue.

In most cases you are able get it repaired from Samsung Service Point, if you give as reason KIES update.

Why I outline all the risks is simple, if something happens it wasn't because of me. In my humble opinion the risk of bricking and paying extra for repair is very low.

But still it is YOUR CALL !

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jomz878:
so.. if i root my phone.. it will void the warranty.? what if i unroot it sir.? Thanks :) btw if i had issue in my hardware... i can say to samsung service center that it occured when i update the kies update.? ( srry for my very bad english) and thanks again :D btw last question hehee.. bricking the phone occured only when i flash a rom. and delete important apk like phone book etc etc .? :D:confused::confused:thanks again > , <
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] a.fontenele:
Man, like THE-E said, there is always the possibility to brick it, but honestly, those who manage to brick the phone are usually those who didn't follow the tutorial step-by-step... So, just make sure to know the procedure by heart and go for it... It's REALLY worth it!!!

:D
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jomz878:
ic ic thanks sir.. COOOL :) BTW. last questionss :D ... what makes phone to brick.? just only flashing the rom .? ( coz i want to know so i will avoid them :D ) and btw.. what is i unroot the phone.? there is a posibility that i can unvoid my warranty.? :D thanks . :D :D:D;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] a.fontenele:
What makes your phone brick?

Mmm... Mostly, LACK OF ATTENTION, I'd say... Lol...

:D

There are many ways to brick a phone and flashing is usually the main cause...

I know exactly what you mean... :D No one wants a bricked phone...

I'd suggest you to read all topics for your device... That's what I did to have a comprehensive understanding of everything that could happen to your device, as well as workarounds... You will have a good understanding for these questions and others too...

Better safe than sorry right?! :D

Rooting = It gives you Super User access, which voids warranty.

Unrooting = It simply undoes the rooting, it's like a rollback, that is, you will have the warranty back as long as you don't leave traces showing you did things that were only possible through root access, like flashing CWM Recovery for instance...
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jomz878:
thank you very much sir :) so i wont flash a rom so i can unroot my phone ( untouchable , [ dont delete important system files ] ) thanks again sir :) i gonna root my phone :)) cya later :D thanks again > , <
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] UltimHero:
has any one tried rooting with CWM ?? does it work ??
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
I tried it, it failed if my memory saves me right.

Use the Stock Recovery - this is the default and confirmed way.

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] UltimHero:
Thanks , but the problem is that i have already installed CWM , so what do i have to do to get rid of it and install stock recovery ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Karmalot:
Flash stock recovery back. I used stock recovery when I rooted mine and works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] UltimHero:
Is their any guide on how to do it ?

Sorry !! Im new to this .

Thanks very much ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Karmalot:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1467128

Its all in there. Just download the stock recovery, link also included there. And flash via odin, steps already provided there.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] UltimHero:
so i flash the stock recovery on top of CWM via odin directly witout a problem ??
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Karmalot:
Correct. Just flash straight away.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] UltimHero:
Ok. Thank you very much !
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Karmalot:
No prob.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] LoneBullet:
No wifi tethering after root

Hi all,

I've posted a thread in the I8150 Generals section, but not had any replies yet. So I'll post it here, as it relates to the rooting methods outline here.

I've used the SD card rooting and unrooting methods.

After rooting, I've found that the built-in wifi tethering no longer works.

I try and I try (as explained the link above), the wifi tethering will not work unless I use a third party app.

I want to restore my phone to factory settings. Completely. I can't seem to be able to do this probably, also as explained in my thread.

Does anyone know how to:

1) get the built-in wifi tethering to work properly again?

2) COMPLETELY return the phone to factory settings? (I believe something about an sbf file is involved?)

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Warlord1981:
guyz i'm following the guide in CWM but it wont root. XXLM8 firmware..

weird is that 1 month ago rooted just fine with the same procedure. I'm trying to enter stock recovery mod but when Samsung Galaxy W (i8150) comes and i release the power button the screen switches off and the phone restarts.. After flashing a firmware with odin , Should i first root or install CWM?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] THE-E:
The stock recovery is required to root. If you use a custom ROM rooting is not needed. If you install ClockWorkMod you replace the stock recovery -> rooting not possible. Flash the stock recovery.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

greets

THE-E
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Warlord1981:
im sorry for the fuss and your trouble..

i was trying via CWM, when obviously rooting required stock recovery :)

thx again ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Villani10:
I wanna see if my W is rooted, how do i do that?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] bagux:
If in your apps u have Superuser, ur W is rooted...however u can download Root checker (or something similar) on Play Store
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] [.::MDT::.]:
Hi,

I bought my phone about 2 months ago and I updated the firmware via Kies.

I would like to know if you think the "Root via recovery mode" will work on my device or not (because maybe the root method works only on old devices?), thanks in advance.

Here are the details.

Model code: GT-I8150

Android version: 2.3.6

Version base band: I8150XXKL3

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150XXLA2-CL869026dpi@DELL170 #3

Build version: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Brian_SGW_CM9:
I think it can work, i bought it like 2-3 months ago and recovery mode works for me, but after flashing cwm, except you flash back the stock recovery, or you won't be able to unroot with cwm.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
THE-E, better you update the Superuser.apk, su binary and BusyBox.. it's now old.. just suggest you :D
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Ibn Saeed:
Hello

I have the following firmware on my phone

I8150 XXLMB

Build : JPLM7

Can the above be unlocked safely, and which method would work best for unlocking ?

ALso, which region it is from ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jazmy:
Thank you for useful information & hard efforts :)

How to backup my original rom Android 2.3.5 ? before i install custom roms !!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] karabaja2:
Waiting for connection Problem Galaxy W

I have searched the whole forum for a solution to this error.

I have rooted my Galaxy W, and using fastboot I wanted to flash CWM 6 but I always get stuck here. It says WAITING FOR DEVICE. Same thing happened with Odin - it is stuck at "SetupConnection" and nothing happens. I have disabled Kies, installed drivers (windows 7 x64), enabled USB Debuging, done all this while in DOWNLOAD mode and still nothing...:crying:

Can anyone help me please, I see that this is a common problem but I haven't managed to find a solution anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] sigprof:
This is expected — GT-I8150 does not support the fastboot protocol in its bootloader; it uses a proprietary protocol supported by Odin and Kies. So the fastboot utility will never work with this phone.

Where does your “Odin3 v1.85” version come from? Most likely it is for some other phone model. Use these instructions and this Odin v4.43 and Ancora.ops instead (your “Odin3” does not even have the field to specify the .ops file).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] karabaja2:
Thank you!!:good: I really dont know where this Odin version came from, maybe from one of my older phones. I didn't even think about it not having a field for .ops. Anyway thanks!:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Hello guys I want to upgrade my baseband from xxkk1-xxlm8 I downloaded ODIN, Ancora.ops, and Baseband xxlm8 somebody can inform me step by step how to? ( Im uaing CM9,Beta1) Thx
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mrmrmrmr:
I am unable to root with any of the rooting methods.

For the last method I get folowing errors:

---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v3.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (16 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush"
1876 KB/s (23056 bytes in 0.012s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00029118
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
2481 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.423s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .

how can I root ?

---------- Post added at 02:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 PM ----------

Ok; the problem was with the recent ROM (Italian value pack)

With a previous stock rom it works.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Hunteros:
Hello all.

Today i updated my phone by Kies, version is at screenshot. First i tried to root via Recovery mode but when i press menu button telephone just restart. With doomlords method also i cant make, it i have same error as in post up. I know that i can get new rom by odin but i want to keep the new version from samsung. Anyone maybe can develope some new method for this rom to root ?

Dunno how but i made it via Recovery mode, soz for post.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mrmrmrmr:
none of the methods are working with newer firmwares.

anyother methods to try ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mrmrmrmr:
is there an update.zip which can be applied through CWM recovery ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Mr Davo:
Hi All,

I am following the instructions under "Rooting using Recovery Mode", and I have successfully downloaded update.zip and placed it onto my SD card. However when I enter into the Recovery Menu and attempt to "apply update from sdcard" there is no sign of the update.zip file. It simply isn't showing up in the list of file locations. I have even looked into the sub-folders "external_sd" and "usbStorage" and the update.zip file isn't in those locations either.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Davo
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] iriedrum:
Hi davo, i ve got the same problem.. try to put your folder in the root of the sd card, ( root is the main folder of the sd card )

The SD card will be your phone card, not the external card.

hope it help..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] winter-X:
I have problem in rooting this. Much more tougher than HTC DHD...

Anyone can help?

I tried Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card) but have problem going into recovery mode...

Press power button + volume up button (released both button once samsung icon is up) -> the android out of box never come out...

I also tried Rooting with the manual method but have problem in step 6...

ROOTING THIS DEVICE DRIVES ME CRAZY!!! ANYONE CAN HELP?

SOLVED~

Press all three button (volume up+power+home) -> released power button ONLY once your phone is ON -> you will get android out of box after that -> release volume up+home button -> press menu button and VOILA~!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Did it work for stock Android 2.3.6? I've got problems trying to root 2.3.6 using any of the described methods. So, did it work for you? Did you have 2.3.6?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] tiestorweb:
I rooted my galaxy w via stock recovery.. after tht i flashed ClockworkMod v6.0.2.7 via ODIN.

Now i getting a message called "Root access possibly lost. FIX?" after select reboot system now in ClockworkMod.

what should i do? select No or Yes - Fix root (?system/xbin/su)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Well if the purpose is to root your phone, then I would say to choose "Yes".
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Pishtaz:
hi

i'm using galaxy w 2.3.6 - xxlc1

i updated update.zip file from recovery 6 . but after reboot , i dont see Super User in menu (Not Installed)

are this method working on 2.3.6 ? pls help me

best regards

sorry for EN
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Hello, for as far as I know, 2.3.6 can't be rooted. I tried many ways myself with no result. Nothing bad happened while trying. Just...didn't work. So I would suggest flashing a new ROM, one that's already rooted, such as CM9 or CM10 or AOSP 4.0.4 or any other custom/stock rooted ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] robin0800:
2.3.6 IMHO can only be rooted with the stock recovery cmw does not appear to work
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] usmslm102:
Great Work!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] maximosm:
Can you help to tell how we do this to root the I8150?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Superman:
I cant download thr update zip. Need help
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
DL from your W or a PC ?

If from your W I rec. use Dolphin Mini Browser :D
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] gtamark:
does recovery mode method work with XXLMG version ????
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] readz_one:
does anybody knows how to root a jelly bean-ed galaxy w ? somehow, i've managed to flash pacman rom on my friend's phone without rooting. now, i want to root it. but all the root method i've found in xda is for the stock rom only.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] grove07:
Did u already flash zip file provided in this thread?

If not working, i think u need to flash back stock rom using odin and then restart back the installation process
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] saintsoh:
unrooting.zip is not working, can someone update with a working unroot for sgw?

try to flash unrooting.zip, it open with an error in cwm (v6.0.3.3) and aborted.

i'm using stock gb rom rooted, can anyone help?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] BoxGlow:
Hi!

--How to update the superuser ap?

the Superuser app that was included in this package has a new update in Google Play. But when I try to update, all apps that require root permission ends up in blackscreen and is not working anymore. to solve this I had to reflash the stockROM and root it again

this is not really a big issue but the included terminal emulator is installed in my device but I cant find it anywhere. After going to Settings - Manage apps - All apps I found out that the terminal emulator is installed at 0kb. I had to download another terminal emulator from playstore.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Luis_D1:
May i ask if this works with i847? I have one but can't find the right forum for it.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Most likely no, it doesn't. But why didn't you try Google first? I got to this thread by Google searching: http://theunlockr.com/2013/04/25/how-to-root-the-samsung-rugby-smart-i847/.

If that doesn't work, try googling "how to root Samsung i847". For as far as i know, there is no official thread for this particular device on xda developers forum.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Luis_D1:
I didn't cause i dont rely on those sites as i do on XDA, i used the search button and got a hit to this thread so thats why i asked but thanks for your answer, you're very kind.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Yeah, well, Google knows best. And between search results, if there was a thread for that device, Google would have known about it and get you to that specific thread. That's why I would have recommended Google searching first. :P But anyway, try that thread that I gave you before and see if you're successful. You never know until you try.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Magpir:
if u take out the sdcard, it will boot into recovery
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Magpir:
if u remove the ext sdcard, it will boot into recovery .

i just rooted android 2.3.6...by flashing the update.zip in recovery ( put in internal sd)

for installing cwm

u have to use the odin method and the multi rom downloader

put the phone in recovery mode, then press continue , it will show odin in red

then open the multi rm downloader and use ancora.ops file and the cwm.md5.tar file

thats all
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] aarcee:
just a dumb question. In case of problems , cani go back to my original version... doing factory reset will help ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Original version of...what?

If you just want to unroot your phone, I think you can simply flash the zip file provided on the first page.

And no, factory reset will not have any effect on the root and will not revert your phone to the previous OS version. That will just clear user data.

Hope this helps. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] m0fom:
Can someone tell me how to root it because in stock cwm i can't see my sd card.

If i can install custom cwm with odin, please give me download link for files and what version of odin i need.

thx