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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] billyckot:
I have been trying to root the Samsung Galaxy S 4G from Canada's Wind Mobile. I wonder if anyone out there with Wind and this phone has any success. This phone is model SGH-T959W, which is different from the T-mobile SGH-T959V. I thought they were similar, but not really. This phone was just released in March 2012, and has the latest firmware.

Details:

Model no.: SGH-T959W

Firmwware ver.: 2.3.6

Baseband ver.: T959WUQLB6

Kernel ver.: 2.6.35.7-T959WUQLB6-CL965783

Build no.: GINGERBREAD.WUQLB6

I have successfully rooted several phones before and am good at following instructions. However, I have pretty much tried every method suggested on this Galaxy S forum with no success, including SuperOneClick, manually using ADB, Fastroot, Z4root, Samsung Kies Mini, Heimdall One-Click, etc. Some of them simply said "Failed", ADB and SuperOneClick seemed promising with progress messages for a couple minutes and then just hung forever. Kies Mini won't even recognize the phone even though it's a Samsung and I have updated all drivers.

My main goals of rooting the phone are to try to resolve the random shut-down issues that's been plaguing the Galaxy line of phones, and to run Titanium Backup. Eventually, I'd like to upgrade to ICS. I'd welcome any help.

thanks,

Billy
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Unfortunately your phone is not supported on XDA. Do not use any flashing tools from this forum. You have a high risk chance of messing up your phone. Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bejohny:
I have the same problem, can not find the root solution
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] solrac1212:
Has lumin mentioned last post your phone is not supported on XDA ....sorry dude
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] poonasor:
not supported eh?

crappy :mad:

good to know though

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] regmwesiga:
who enabled to unlock this type

Count supported models - 309

Android Version: 2.3.6

Model: SGH-T959W

Product Code: SGH-T959HAWGLW

Phone Version: T959WUQLB6

PDA Version: T959WUQLB6

CSC Version: T959WYVLLB6

IMEI: 351738050129790

Checking ROOT... FALSE

Rooting Phones, Please Wait...

Canceled By User

Done with Samsung Tool ver 12.5

Android Version: 2.3.6

Model: SGH-T959W

Product Code: SGH-T959HAWGLW

Phone Version: T959WUQLB6

PDA Version: T959WUQLB6

CSC Version: T959WYVLLB6

IMEI: 351738050129790

Checking ROOT... FALSE

Rooting Phones, Please Wait... OK

Checking ROOT... FALSE

Done with Samsung Tool ver 12.5

Android Version: 2.3.6

Model: SGH-T959W

Product Code: SGH-T959HAWGLW

Phone Version: T959WUQLB6

PDA Version: T959WUQLB6

CSC Version: T959WYVLLB6

IMEI: 351738050129790

Checking ROOT... FALSE

Rooting Phones, Please Wait...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Can someone push the kies gingerbread tarball to mediafire or bittorrent or something.

I'd like to collect a little more info.

I will also need someone with the phone to test for me. You need to be familiar with and running linux.

I don't play well with windows and may need to remote to your linux box and get on the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] billyckot:
Hi bhundven,

Thanks for offering to help. I'm the OP of this thread. I'd like to help you help me, but I don't have a linux box nor familiar with linux. Also, what is "kies gingerbread tarball"?

I do have the phone that I can do the test for you, if you can show me what I have to do.

thanks,

Billy
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] billyckot:
Thank you, thank you, thank you, bhundven!!!

Is there a Thank You button that I can click on to show my appreciation?

I have followed your link and read your other post on the 959W. A couple questions:

1, is the USB JIG a must? What does it do exactly?

2, I was not able to root the phone at all, by any of the methods found for the 959V on this forum. So, how do I upgrade to any other ROM's without rooting? Will the use of this JIG solve this issue?

Billy
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
The jig will force your phone into download mode no matter what, unless you are hard bricked. Its not necessarily a must but highly recommended.

I was in irc with bhundven and the other user and as long as you do not flash bootloaders using heimdall to flash something like the antonx one click kernel will get you root. Then you can flash any of the roms. Just remember dont EVER flash bootloaders until he can get a tarball and make a Heimdall one click for the 959W.

A good way to get root using heimdall is follow this post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953878&postcount=2

Like I said tho dont flash bootloaders PERIOD.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
There is a donate button. No one ever seems to use it.

Werd. The only way the JIG will not work, is if you have hosed your bootloaders (specifically the SBL).

It would be awesome if someone got their T959W unbrickable modded, so we could play with bootloaders.

More so, it would be awesome if someone could get me a kies or leak tarball for me to mess with.

Big fat warning!

Some of the kernels do not install root to the rom. So you will also need to install a rom that comes with su (root).

Most of our current roms do, including cm7 and cm9.

Installing cm7 or cm9 should be the same as the instructions in the thread, but I'll reiterate this once.

Get the boot.img (see the cm7 or cm9 threads)

heimdall flash --kernel boot.img

Let the phone reboot. When you see the "Galaxy S" screen, pull the usb cable and pull the battery out of the phone.

Put the battery back in the phone. Put the backdoor back on the phone (so the battery doesn't fall out).

Hold the vol+ and the vol-, then hold the power button until you see the "Team Acid" screen. Then let go of only the power button.

When you see the clockwork mod recovery, let go of the volume buttons.

Plugin the usb cable and go to "Mounts & Storage" and enable usb storage. Copy the cm7 or cm9 zip file to your sdcard.

Don't forget to safely unmount the storage on your windows, mac, linux box before disconnecting the cable or unmounting usb storage on the phone.

Unmount usb storage on the phone.

Go back to the main menu.

Factory Reset & Wipe data

Install the cm7 or cm9 zip from the sdcard.

Report any issues on the cm7 or cm9 thread, ask any questions on the respective Q&A thread here in the Q&A forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rakirox:
I'm a noob! :D

Hi there, I have been looking for a way tu root my cellphone. I'm from Mexico but I lived in canada for a while.

so i bring my cellphone samsung T959W from canada!.

So I have been reading your posts from july when you said that you was comparing the differences between v and w version and i arrived to this post!

so I did this!:

1.- I download the sdk of android to put my cellphone in download mode

2.- I used heimdall press flash and wait until the samsung screen pull the cable and battery.

3.- press volume buttons and power button then I realize that now my cellphone when i turn on it says exclusive for t movile

and after i pressed volume buttons and power the acid screen didn't appear to me also when I'm in recovery mode there is no such option as install just the update option and when i try to put the cm9 it says that it couldn't confirm the signature

also if you need the tallbar or the thing you said... just let me know what to do! I'm noob in this kind of things! :)

sorry for bad grammar.. still learning :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
What you need to do is download this Heimdall one click that is just the kernel.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/tea...-Basic_with_a_twist-v1.1.0-OC_UV.jar/download

Run it just like you did the other one and then you will have a custom recovery. After that you will be able to flash the roms you want.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
that is expected.

the.... So you flashed it, you can get into recovery. But you don't see the 'install zip from sdcard' item on the main recovery screen?

Tallbar? tarball? You need to have the stock tarball for the phone. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you don't have it.

This guide for installing the Galaxy S 4G CM7 or CM9 is not meant for newbies. This is definitely an advanced thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Try flashing one of the other ICS roms like aokp and see if it still gives the error.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rakirox:
It's done

well it's working! :D thanks! now.. I'm looking to use my service provider sim card! :) any idea?.......
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Try this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1419468
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] habbib1965:
download framaroot install it in phone choose first option install superuser when done choose second option reboot phone and bingo its rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
I had never heard of "framaroot" before and I always like to know where software is coming from before I run it.

It looks like there is an XDA thread for it: [ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click apk to root some devices, which may have more recent versions, as well as ones that have come directly from the developer.
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
Hello I have a problem,

I've installed the primo s rom but I want to go back to my stock rom and i lost the backup :( my CID is HTC-Dutch HTC__E11

thanx :cool:
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Completely stock, or just a stock ROM? If just a stock ROM, you can flash one. But you'll need to wipe meaning losing everything. Also, how exactly did you 'lose' the backup?
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
I just mean an official rom so i can get the official ics update
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Well then you'll need to flash a RUU.

Here is a list of all RUU's. Make sure you flash the appropriate one. Pretty self explanatory when you see them.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1002506

They are .exe's so i don't think instructions are necessary.

I would recommend creating a goldcard and i found a good walkthrough for it here:

Click on the arrow next to his name to find the thread and the goldcard program

This will allow you to flash a RUU with a CID different to yours, so highly recommended to massively decrease the chance of screwing up.

I would also recommend an ENG-HBOOT

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113820

Instructions for flashing that:

It's not as important as a goldcard but flashing an ENG-HBOOT will allow the RUU to overwrite your H-BOOT. If you don't feel comfortable tampering with the H-BOOT then don't do it.
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
well i got a problem i've created a gold card and runned an ruu but it fails and gives me image error 155 could it have something to do with s-on?

thnx
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
You need to relock your bootloader. Boot into bootloader, go to fastboot and issue the command

If you're not familiar with it, here's a good guide from amidabuddha

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
well i relocked the bootloader buut it says security warning en when i reboot it goes back to bootloader:confused:
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Run the RUU from fastboot mode
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
now it gives error 140 wrong bootloader version should i install the version you put in your second post?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
You must be using an older RUU. Try using one with a newer date and see if it fixes the problem
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
Ok i got a newer ruu and that fixed the bootloader error but now i'am getting error 131 customer ID error :(
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
The only thing i could think of now, is that the goldcard hasn't been made correctly.

Try following this guide:
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
I tried it that way but it didn't help it keeps giving the error.

And if I pull the cable is says something about the CID is incorrect.

Should I change the CID
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Well having a goldcard should solve any CID errors so the only issue is that the goldcard hasn't been made correctly.

I've found one more method, hopefully it will solve the problem

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18748766&postcount=6
[HTC Desire S] TimTB:
Yeah it worked goldcard tool gave the wrong number and goldcardhelper gave two one was the same and one different i used the different one and it work :D

Thank you for the help
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Glad to hear it :)
[HTC Desire S] kramegna:
In which country does just available?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Not available yet, but he wants to get his phone ready to receive the update when it is released. A phone which is S-OFF cannot receive the update.
[HTC Desire S] kramegna:
Ok..

I'm waiting the new update too..

On Internet nothing moves..
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
i was following some instructions from this topic. I did the "fastboot oem lock" but then I had the 131 error. So I tried to reboot my phone but i can't get my rom booting anymore it keeps me in the google startup screen thing. any advice????
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Does the 3 key reboot work? Volume up + volume down + power. Try it a few times. If it works pull the battery out quickly when the phone turns off as you'll only have a few seconds. Then hold volume down+power to go into the bootloader. If you have read the thread then you'll know from the 131 error that your gold card hasn't been made correctly.
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
hi,

the problem is that i only see the fastboot/bootloader/reboot/reboot bootloader/power down screen (at the top it says RELOCKED + Security Warning) I can't get in recovery (to flash a rom for example, or boot into the custom rom i had installed). I need to boot into a rom to get the goldcard thing working right, because I can't even get to my SDcard this way ...

Is there anyway to find the correct RUU without using goldcard? I'm trying the ones matching my current RADIO+region ...
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
They should work. They need to match your carrier as well. If there is no carrier use wwe according to the region

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
dan-fish, first of all, thanks for the follow up! It's not a branded phone I think. I already tried:

RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.5_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_219480_signed.exe	334.33 MB	3 months, 1 week ago

RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe	334.40 MB	4 months ago

RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed.exe	334.56 MB	2 months, 1 week ago

The first two gave wrong hboot error, the last one gave the 131 error

My radio says now: 3822.10.08.04_M , it does have to match this right? I only see two left with the same radio:

RUU_Saga_S_HKCSL_CHT_2.15.832.5_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_229399_signed.exe	348.42 MB	3 months, 2 weeks ago

RUU_Saga_S_HTC_ARA_2.14.415.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226003_signed.exe	335.08 MB	3 months ago

HKCSL_CHT and ARA, bit clueless if its a brand or a region? should i try those two?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
The second one is HTC Arabic i believe. Not too sure about the other.

Two questions:

Which h-boot are you on?

Which region is your phone on?
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
I'm on Hboot HBOOT-2.00.0002. Region should be Europe!

I just unlocked my bootloader again and i'm booting my custom rom again so I can do the goldcard guideline. If i do that right i should be able to install the latest RUU right? :)
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Yes you should. I would follow this one if i were you:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18748766&postcount=6

I know i've posted quite a few , but this one seems to be the recommended option.

You may just find it easier to stay on a custom ROM. The development section here will most likely have official ICS before most phones get it!
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
yeah i know, but i have to bring it in because of some hardware problems with the touchscreen. And I hope they charge me less if i have default software with relocked bootloader. :D
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Did you manage to flash the RUU?

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
haven't had the time yet. just running my CM9 atm. Busy day and weekend ahead so i'll probably can't get on it until monday
[HTC Desire S] gethypedonthis:
okay, so i tried creating the goldcard using all the different methods here but I keep getting the 131 error. (tried MMC1 and MMC2)

I'm reading that it's best to have an sdcard smaller then 2 gb. I'm using a 16gb one, could that be the problem? I'll look for a smaller one i guess!
[HTC Desire S] 2009joseph:
htc desire s rooted s-on

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hello i have tried this but did not work on a htc desire s hboot 2.00.0002 and with s-on have you got any other ideas
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] andoridkiller:
I dont have root so I cant back up my apps and data, so I was wondering does the PC Compantion backup apps and data as well as everything else?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dusanzk:
+1

I'm planning on unlocking bootloader + rooting (seeing as i can't find root solution without unlocked bootloader)

This would be very useful so that i/we don't lose our app data while unlocking bootloader
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] andoridkiller:
ok so I backed it up but now I dont know why it only restores my music pictures and videos not anything else it just comes up with a yellow explantion mark in a triangle saying it failed tried twice.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Joshseadog:
I get same problem, however does not get as far as your yellow explaination mark, my back up just freezes up on my laptop at 25% remaining and will not complete back up task. Tried several times and have to force close programme without being able to back up phone. Frustrating.
[Defy General] kvigneshkrish:
XDA!

Smart actions from RAZR worked brilliantly on my defy (Argen Stone 3 or Agen3Stone ROM; whichever name you prefer!). Is there any possibility of porting the Smart Actions APK from that ROM to other ROMs. Is there any chance?

I tried it with my minimal 'developer' knowledge. I had no luck. Is there anybody out there who wants to try it?
[HTC Sensation] HeXDeMoN:
Hi,

Is there anyway to make the soft keys stay on all the time when the screen is on? I searched all over for this answer and I found a bunch of apps and tweaks that work on other phones but none for ours.

My Light/Proximity sensor don't work , as I confirmed with androsensor. So my button lights never turn on. When I flash a new rom sometimes they work for a few hours or till I restart then never turn on again. They also work when im in recovery. I also just now tried a CM9 rom and found out if I adjust the brightness they lights turn on until I turn off the screen then they go off.

Only tweak I could find for our build.prop is

"ro.mot.buttonlight.timeout=0"

Which didnt help me.

Thanks in advanced
[HTC Sensation] namila007:
as i know you can control it with kernel file.but i dont know to edit it.ask it from a kernel developer (flaux, or sebestian)
[HTC Sensation] HeXDeMoN:
Thanks I'll shoot them a message
[HTC Sensation] HeXDeMoN:
Guess I'll bump this thread with a little update.

Sent a PM to every kernel dev for the sensation.

1 is busy working on his first android app

1 is willing to research it and if he figures it out will compile something

1 is confident he could do it but is busy and its something he wouldn't want in his kernel.

Will update it if anyone succeeds and I know there are a few people looking for this feature.

I'm glad the community is responsive :)
[HTC Sensation] mariosaraylian:
@HexDemon:

Did you try this app? I've been running it and it fixes it perfectly (link below). My lights don't work at all otherwise. LeeDroid Tweaks will either turn them ON or OFF, not let them be controlled automatically. The newest versions of LD Tweaks (4.2/4.3) don't let them turn on AT ALL and the Devs are not interested in answering my questions there either. Other users have gotten involved though thank God, but no answers really.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5kZXNrYW5nZWwua2JsaWdodCJd

My Proximity and Light Sensors are also ****ed......and no fixes that work to date.

I'm willing to pay $$$ to whoever can find a fix that will STICK! (I am dead serious!)
[Android Apps and Games] NickAVV:
Hi everyone! I just updated my first ever app to version 3.0. It's called QuickChange, and it helps you keep track of how much money is in your piggy bank, or other coin-containing apparatus. It supports 7 different currencies too.

It has a slick new interface, lets you track multiple jars, shows you graphs of your balance over time, and I think it's really polished in this version. Check it out and tell me what you think!

Play Store Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickavv.quickchange
[Android Apps and Games] Schmarvin:
That is awesome. :D Thanks for the app. Definitely going to try this.
[Android Apps and Games] NickAVV:
Great to hear! Let me know what you think. I just released a 3.1 update, adding Indian Rupees (by request from the Play Store comments section)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cheko_lokz:
I want to know what Bluetooth headphones are the best and why.... Am looking for both ears... also Am somewhat tired of wired headphones... Pictures are welcomes ^_^ Thanks for your time! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redzone321:
I use the Moto S305 headphones. Bought them 2 years ago for $40 Canadian fit well for me and decent range (prob 20-30 ft or more if you have the sight line)

The audio quality is acceptable...Not alot of bass but acceptable for a headphone(i listen to techno/dance/alternative)

i get roughly 8-10 hours before i need to recharge ( so once a week as i commute 2 hours a day)

hard to beat for the price - paid 40 dollars Canadian.

I did try some sony full can headphones(not sold anymore) and they had much better bass(expected) but costed 99.99 so i settled with the cheaper option. There were also a few in ear sets but i personally cant stand ear buds(dont like the feeling)

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305...3I9U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334086415&sr=8-3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] madj42:
I have a pair of Jaybird Freedoms. They come with a lifetime warranty (includes sweat damage) and sound great. I've had them for a year, used them while running and they are still as good as the day I bought them.

http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Freedom-Bluetooth-Earbuds-Fit-Bluetooth/dp/B005B28DOM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeCore:
i second the jaybird freedoms. i tried the moto ones and they actually hurt my head. i wore them an entire 10 minutes before i decided they weren't for me. i picked up the freedoms in place and there's been no issues with them. my only minor grievance is they charge with a mini usb, it would have been so much easier if they used micro since that's pretty much the standard now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jon_oest:
I bought the lg tone hbs-700 bt headset and im liking it pretty well. I work for a telephone company as a service tech so im always out and about, it serves me well

only thing i wish is that it would have more bass i haven't tried using a program to set the eq yet ive owned them for about 3 weeks and use them everyday what i really like about them is that they work great for making phone calls even in the wind i can put the band under my shirt and the people can hear me fine and it cuts the wind out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zbraptorsdr:
I have a pair of Beats Wireless by Dre, i was quite skeptical but they last an incredibly long time and recharge quickly. audio quality is superb as well as range between both my Macbook pro and Galaxy Nexus LTE. the only issue at the moment is on some older Bluetooth types (anything below 3.0) the audio stutters. The company is troubleshooting the issues. (my father works there). they are a little pricey (280$) but I'm really happy with mine, they are comfortable and look stylish too.:D I get lots of comments at work!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tenqaheadphones:
Check out the Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth headphones if you're looking for a style like Beats. They're only $39 with free shipping on Amazon.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shades333:
Anyone else having this issue or know of a fix? I am unable to pinch to zoom or tap to zoom on pictures or text in any browser...stock and dolphin. Any help?