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[Vibrant Android Development] cparekh:
SU Allowed in Terminal Denied in ADB

I successfully rooted via the process outlined in the OP (non-adb / copied update.zip to the internal memory).

It seems to have worked in that I have the Super User app and when I installed Terminal Emulation, I can type in:

$su

#

so it seems to have rooted.

HOWEVER, when I type in

C:\...\tools\ adb shell

I get a $.

When I type in su, I get a permission denied error. In essence, it seems if I am rooted, but adb does not think so. I am using the SDK Platform Android 2.2, API 8, revision 2.

Should I be using the 2.1, instead?

Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] Pneumatic:
I had a similar problem and then I realized that the drivers weren't installed properly. I ended up having to use the Samsung Moment drivers to make adb recognize it.

Here is the link to the drivers that worked for me. http://www.junefabrics.com/bin2/SamsungUsbMoment.zip
[Vibrant Android Development] cparekh:
I get adb to recognize the device:

i.e. C:\tools\>adb devices

List of devices attached

T959889d36c5 device

I can view the directories and such, but I do not have su access from adb, only the phone. It is perplexing.
[Vibrant Android Development] bubonik:
Double check your su app settings. Shell su needs the app confirmation.
[Vibrant Android Development] cparekh:
Thanks. I partially get what you mean, but not quite. When I open up my Superuser Permissions app, the only thing listed there is Terminal Emulator. Is there any way to add Shell su? I don't have a shell su app anywhere on the phone.

Thanks, and sorry for lack of understanding.
[Vibrant Android Development] MrYoda:
When you 'su' in adb, a confirmation window will popup on your phone (you have to be off the lock screen I think) - you need to allow it there.
[Vibrant Android Development] cparekh:
Thanks! That totally solved the problem. I was on the lock screen.
[Vibrant Android Development] BigWorldJust:
Wow, this was easy as hell to do. Wish the G1 had it like this back in the day.
[Vibrant Android Development] coolguy949:
Are there any bugs showing up by rooting the Vibrant (market issues, etc)? I'm anxious to do it but I don't want to "break" any functions on my phone.

I've seen people posting about the market not working but I haven't seen anyone confirm or deny it's a bug with rooting versus just the phone itself.
[Vibrant Android Development] gravis86:
I've seen those complaints about the market as well, but the market for me was a bit laggy before I rooted. After I rooted, it was still the same. I say go for it; there's not much to lose. Even if the market gets a bit slower, I think it's worth it.
[Vibrant Android Development] the3dman:
Works great. Have done it on two phones with no problems and no glitches in the os except the ones that came from Samsung lol.
[Vibrant Android Development] CRizzle808:
I hate to sound like a n00b.. but I'm seriously confused on where to put the update.zip folder. When I connect my phone to my computer, 2 windows open up; one window has avatar on it, the other has folders named "Android" "DCIM" "foursquare" "Data" "media" and so on. Where do I put the update.zip exactly? Help would be much appreciated (:

Edit: I put the update.zip in the second folder I mentioned above, followed the rest of the steps the OP instructed.. yet I don't think my phone is rooted. Lol. So I really think I put the update in the wrong folder..
[Vibrant Android Development] Goog1e Phone:
Read the OP. It's not that hard.
[Vibrant Android Development] CRizzle808:
Like my edit says, I did follow those instructions.. but I don't think it rooted.
[Vibrant Android Development] Goog1e Phone:
Not trying to be mean, but if you can't follow these instructions, then I don't think root is for you.

But that's my opinion, either way, if you followed the instructions and got to the recovery menu, and the phone did reboot...then you should have root. Just look for the new app on your phone that looks like a ninja. It's called SuperUser Permissions.
[Vibrant Android Development] CRizzle808:
I didn't see that the 1st time, tried it again, and the ninja is there :o that was easy enough. Waaaaaaaay easier than when I rooted my G1.
[Vibrant Android Development] BigWorldJust:
You will know if its rooted, if you go to your applications and you see Superuser permissions.
[Vibrant Android Development] J3ST3RM4A3:
is now a very happy Super User. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] Jdom58:
Hey guys, turned in my rooted G1 yesterday running 2.1 and picked up the Vibrant, Holy Crap nice piece of hardware. Now that it's rooted thanks to the OP, what root specific apps is everybody running (Louder Volume, Titanium, Set CPU, root explorer, etc, etc)?

BTW Tmobile Mgr and friend of mine said Froyo 2.2 is due out at the end on the summer.
[Vibrant Android Development] boodies:
Glad to have ya ^_^ It's about time we move on from our beloved G1. Got it the day it came out, and served me well over the years. I had 2.1 Super Bad running on it. But this Samsung is such an awesome phone, i still can't get over it. I got it on launch day as well. I didn't root yet because I am waiting for CM or any other dev to develop the roms first.

why don't you check this link out.

8 great apps every rooted android user- should know about
[Vibrant Android Development] bestwebs:
Hi,

Received the tmobile samsung vibrant on Wednesday, rooted on Thursday.

Everything is working great.

No lag or market download problems like some have reported.

Using root explorer and deleted alot of preinstalled trial apps.

Works great on the vibrant.

Fastest rooting ever.

Thanks

:)
[Vibrant Android Development] Jdom58:
Hey Bestwebs, I'm also looking to delete such apps as Amazon and GoGo and probably a few more, where did you go into root explorer data/data and delete the files from there?

thanks, just wanted to make sure I'm in the right place.
[Vibrant Android Development] SuperMiguel:
They are in /system/app, but as others suggested dont delete them, just move them to another folder (just in case)
[Vibrant Android Development] Jdom58:
Ah ok, thanks man I didn't even think about that :D
[Vibrant Android Development] theawddone:
Hey guys,

Thanks for the easiest root ever!

edit: question answered --

phone storage mounted on /sdcard, sd card mounted on /sdcard/sd, application storage /data
[Vibrant Android Development] Jdom58:
When going into the recovery menu, is it safe to delete the cache? Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] Midmotion:
This was my first root and it went well! If you've ever flashed firmware on your motherboard's BIOS, you can root a phone. I've gotten rid of Avatar, The Sims, and Telenav already.

My question is how I would go about updating to Froyo. An OTA update is likely receivable but would lose me root access (not that I care now, I only did it to remove bloatware).

What's the best way for a novice to get Froyo loaded?
[Vibrant Android Development] Jdom58:
Froyo is not out yet for the Vibrant, devs will be starting to work on it soon but no time frame, like it's been said, "it's done when it's done":D

Tmobile should be out with it by the end of summer but no specific dates given either.
[Vibrant Android Development] paradox4286:
Jeez does it get any easier to root. I did this in around 90 seconds. Quite amazing.
[Vibrant Android Development] Greenarcher707:
Uh oh, i'm gonna need some help. I uninstalled gtalk and now i can't download anything from the market. I don't have a file manager to re-install gtalk and the service. A wipe didn't do anything. What should i do?
[Vibrant Android Development] heygrl:
adb push Gtalk to your phone? Also there is a stock file manager, simply named "files"
[Vibrant Android Development] Greenarcher707:
what would be the adb command for it?

adb push gtalk.apk ... ? to which directory? thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] justanothercrowd:
/system/app
[Vibrant Android Development] Greenarcher707:
Thanks a lot, you just saved me from a lot of aggravation. it says permission denied. - never mind. it was adb install instead of push.
[Vibrant Android Development] hottamales:
Well it took me a couple tries to get into recovery mode, but I got it! Thanks a lot!

This is a nice upgrade from the G1 (but of course it will always have a special place in my heart)

Edit: Market is working perfectly for me fyi
[Vibrant Android Development] Bigshow281:
Forgive the noob question but I went through with this process and rebooted and found the superuser icon in the apps list but when I ADB into the device and type "adb shell" I get a $ prompt instead of #. When I type su and hit enter it says permission denied. Is this normal?

*Update* Nevermind, figured it out. I booted into Clockwork first then did an adb shell, then su, and bam...that beautiful # prompt.
[Vibrant Android Development] stepinmyworld:
please help

Can someone help...

I am not that much of a new comer to rooting but when i mount my phone to the pc, two windows pop up.. one is the J drive and then the K drive... i am not use to two windows popping up.... to be safe, i drop the update file (in which i renamed to update.zip) unmounted and rebooted into recovery... i click the reinstall update but the phone says there isnt an update found.

is my phone corrupt? why cant it find the update? i didn't place it anywhere else but on the root of the sd card. any ideas? i want to root this phone and load a custom rom from Paul @ modaco because this phone is laggy as heck on stock software :(

Samsung Vibrant Tmobile
[Vibrant Android Development] nick_karstedt:
Make sure you put it on the card that DOESN'T have the movie folder (The movie one with Avatar is your external SD, you want it on the internal).
[Vibrant Android Development] maydaysos:
Quick easy and painless. Best phone ever.
[Vibrant Android Development] camit34:
X2...Thanks...!!!
[Vibrant Android Development] stepinmyworld:
Still says the same thing. Smh
[Vibrant Android Development] stepinmyworld:
actually it worked. In the tatorial it says rename to Update.zip ... actually it should be renamed to (update) without the zip because if you do that on the pc, it will be on your phone as update.zip.zip .... i renamed it through the phone correctly and i have superuser app :)

i guess im rooted.

wow that was too easy
[Vibrant Android Development] dreadwing:
First time ever rooting an android phone out of the 3 I've been through

this was painless, thx for sharing.
[Vibrant Android Development] nick_karstedt:
Needs to be update.zip if "show file extensions" is enabled.
[Vibrant Android Development] Shagman68:
I don't get it, I rooted my Vibrant just fine in a minute, but my wife's Vibrant is just not booting into the update menu correctly. These are the 2 images I have seen trying to Vol Up+Dwn+Pwr.

Nevermind, I forgot it does not show the words apply from update.zip in it like the G1 used to. See what happens when ya use a device for 2 years and then switch. Yer mind stays in one track. LOL
[Vibrant Android Development] craigxharris:
error status 7

Ive been tryn to root my captivate for the past 30 min and i keep gettin the error message with status 7. any ideas?
[Vibrant Android Development] skater4690:
heres an idea try looking under the captivate section and ask them cause we have VIBRANTS lol good luck didnt have that problem here
[Vibrant Android Development] jamesjenne:
Help

I have tried it.I can't get it to work. It tells me E:can't open /sdcard/update.zip(No such file or directory)Installation aborted Any help I am new at this so Please help me out thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] boodies:
is the file on the phone sd or the external sd? it needs to be on the root folder of the phone storage.
[Vibrant Android Development] rhcp011235:
I had an idea. Anyone here able to make an APK out of this? which will do it for the user? Kinda like unrevoked?

It seems like a simple root process.
[Vibrant Android Development] ram100987:
WOW! I've been holding off on rooting until I knew there were no glitches in the process and until there was a big enough reason to do it to out way the slight chance of a brick, but I finally did it and I can't believe how easy and painfree it was,AND FAST. It took me a whole 30 seconds after downloading the update zip last night. It took roughly 30 min to root G1 and had a lot of steps. Now its time to flash clockwork and apply some tweaks I've been reading about. COME ON FROYO!
[Vibrant Android Development] yipcanjo:
Wow. 30-second root is right! Downloaded the zip on my phone (via the phone's browser), downloaded Astro File Manager, open Astro, found the file (in the default dir), chose Edit > Copy, went up a dir or two, found the SDCARD dir, chose Edit > Paste (successful!), shut down, and then followed the prompts to boot into recovery and flash. BAM! Never, ever been easier :)

Thanks!

Yip
[Vibrant Android Development] Ste11a:
Finally rooted! This was so easy. Thanks so much.
[Vibrant Android Development] Jayson Simmons:
I did exactly what the instractions are for rooting.... Unfortunatly it says that the folder containing update.zip does not exist.

I noticed that it is looking for \sdcard\update.zip

There is a folder named SD, but not sdcard. Any ideas? I created one in the main directory,... still did not work.

With all the comments about problems,... would you suggest rooting?
[Vibrant Android Development] Jayson Simmons:
NEVERMIND,... got it! I put that update.zip file in the Android dir and a few other dir's just to be sure. Got it! :)
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougefresh91:
I've noticed that apps I've never even used will be running in task killer, but won't show up in the normal settings >apps >running services menu. idk what's up with that but it's pretty annoying. Why should Amazon, Kindle and a few other things I never used be taking up system resources. Unless this task killer app is wrong. I kill the process and a few hours later they're running again.
[Vibrant Android Development] holysmokesbatty:
The ease of rooting this device is almost depressing.

Copy update.zip to "sdcard", adb reboot recovery, flash.

It's so simple it almost makes me miss the days of rooting the G1...
[Vibrant Android Development] coolguy949:
Is anyone noticing more lag (and even less battery life) while rooted? I rooted last night and it seems like my phone is laggier. Apps are finicky (foursquare, facebook). I have to hit refresh a lot in the apps to kick start them.
[Vibrant Android Development] Josebori:
Nope! Sorry for the simple answer! Reboot or do factory reset!
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougefresh91:
I've given up on Facebook app. It's such a dog. Constantly logging me off and asking for my password. Got too annoying.
[Vibrant Android Development] coolguy949:
I think it's just coincidence. My non-rooted friend is having similar problems.
[Vibrant Android Development] barakinflorida:
wow AND THANK YOU

so I got around to rooting my phone using this thread and it did not work... strange.... so i had a look at the file and found that the assert statement did not agree with anything in my system.prop or my default prop. strange... so I went into the updater.script and changed it to

show_progress(0.100000, 0);

show_progress(0.500000, 0);

mount("MTD", "system", "/system");

package_extract_dir("system", "/system");

symlink("../xbin/su", "/system/bin/su");

set_perm(0, 0, 06755, "/system/xbin/su");

set_perm(0, 0, 0777, "/system/xbin/busybox");

unmount("/system");

without the assert statements. I DID NOT RESIGN THE UPDATE.ZIP but just pushed it back in... and it took it...

My tmobile galaxy s is NOW rooted... AND AGAIN THANK YOU... that was easy...

no to see what the bootloader looks like i heard that we have an unlocked fastboot... if this is true ... 5UCK YES.

and to all android lovers everywhere... be cool and teach others ... good night...
[Vibrant Android Development] aeson:
you should try Bloo for android! you get notifications quick and theres facebook chat too! try and look for it online instead of the market because they only have the old one (1.4) and the new 1.5 has the chat in it.
[Vibrant Android Development] davbran:
Just out of curiousity, what color is everyone's "Menu, Home, Back, Search" buttons?

I know I am just paranoid, but when I bought the phone I thought they were pure white, but now they are starting to appear to have a pink hue. Of course, I didn't notice this until I rooted, so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks

David
[Vibrant Android Development] spigatelli:
White with the lightest pink hue. I never would have noticed, they look pretty white to me.
[Vibrant Android Development] davbran:
I believe ambient light plays a factor as well. What with Nexus One and the big padlock it's no wonder I am seeing things that probably aren't there.

I have noticed that sometimes that hue seems more purple, and wonder if it's cycling a little through the Galaxy S colors from the boot.

Oh well, lovin' the phone, no regrets and I love the UI enough to just run with root.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougefresh91:
Downloaded and installed it. It's requesting a 6 digit code. I went to the dev site and requested the code, but it keeps returning an error message. I'll try again later before I give up.
[Vibrant Android Development] DAKIDD236:
Nice to see you with a Vibrant Barak! Will you make any releases or develop for the vibrant?
[Vibrant Android Development] AustinKnight45:
All I can say is WOW that was about as easy as tying my freaking shoes. THx I love being able to have full control over my device:cool:
[Vibrant Android Development] w_bovine:
Makes BlackBerry look easy

Greetings all,

I am a n00b indeed, this being my first go-around with Android. I have the Vibrant and love it; I was able to root it with no problems. Now I see there is so much to learn! I know nothing about ADB or the first bit about all-things-terminal.

I've seen references to ClockWork Mod numerous times, and one question is, what exactly is this and its purpose? As well, would someone be kind enough to direct me to a good resource for dealing with ADB for the purposes of performing the lag mod, for example?

It would be much appreciated; I clearly see there is great potential here. I simply need to determine a correct and cautious approach. Thanks.:)
[Vibrant Android Development] junkdruggler:
Bovine, read the sticky at the top of the dev forum...

It will answer most of your questions
[Vibrant Android Development] w_bovine:
Please elaborate

Sorry for my profound ignorance and such, but I'm still learning just how to navigate around here. Do you refer to this:

Samsung Vibrant>Vibrant Android Development>Read Before Posting *Informative Links*?
[Vibrant Android Development] NoDataFound:
Its a Rootin Tootin good time!

Originally I decided NOT to root the Vibrant right away. This is the same issue I had with my G1... i just didn't want to "mess" with my shiny new device yet. I have the same problem with anything new and electronic. However, it doesn't take long before I couldn't STAND knowing that I was 1 download, a file rename and 5 clicks away from rooting the vibrant any longer.

I had a perfectly running vibrant before rooting.

I have an even better perfectly running vibrant after rooting.

No problems, no issues with the market, laggy behavior or any of the other nonsensical complaints.

Keep in mind, everyone is rooting from a different software "base" device. We have NO IDEA what apps they have installed, what networks they are connected too, etc... I guess my point is, the external factors on user having problems devices could have ALREADY been contributing to their issues... and "rooting" gets the blame. Weaksauce.

Root your device. You own it dont you? You dont own it until you can open it.
[Vibrant Android Development] nupicasso:
okay... so I rooted...I am a semi-noob...i've rooted other phones but just for custom roms...this time I'm trying to actually use the adb and I'm having issues... a. I'm doing this from a mac...not sure if command entry is different. I'm able to get into the AndroidSDK/tools/ part... once I get past that I have to do .//adb shell..which works...but as soon as I put the word busybox(trying to deal with the lagging) in I get an access denied.

This zip file has Superuser and Busybox, but I don't seem to see Busybox in the app drawer. Am I supposed to? What am I doing wrong...besides using a MAC! lol

This is driving me crazy! I'm usually quick at picking this stuff up with all the great directions in these forums, but this has been a real challenge.
[Vibrant Android Development] GODCYPH:
Your simply missing your superuser access. After adb shell your next command should be "su" (no quotes). This will get u the superuser prompt "#"
[Vibrant Android Development] nupicasso:
i did put that in as well. I forgot to write that in my post.. this is what I tried to enter-

adb shell

su

busybox cp -rp /data/data /dbdata

mv /data/data /data/data.bak

ln -s /dbdata/data /data/data

reboot

..but as soon as i finished writing busybox and then started to write cp...it says access denied.
[Vibrant Android Development] GODCYPH:
Have you checked your superuser app on the vibrant to make sure adb shell has su access? The first time you request su from the adb shell, a prompt will come up on the vibrant (it must be awake!) In which you can grant su to the adb shell.
[Vibrant Android Development] Trets:
...maybe a stupid question, but does rooting somehow affect receiving the 2.2 update once it's there and Tmobile pushes it? I believe I read something like this somewhere here. Nonsense?

Anyway, can't wait to get rid of all the bloatware Tmobile put on the phone... ridiculous.

Thx for this thread, by the way!!
[Vibrant Android Development] gcamach:
i renamed the file to (update.zip) but every time i go into recovery mode and Reinstall Packages it give me

E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip

(No such file or directory)

Installation aborted.

what am i doing wrong ?
[Vibrant Android Development] sl0play:
Thank You!! Works a treat!!
[Vibrant Android Development] sl0play:
I suspect your putting it on your removable sd card and not the internal storage
[Vibrant Android Development] electrichuman:
i am getting the same error. I dont have a removable external sd card in the phone.
[Vibrant Android Development] dmurray074:
Same error... i do the same and even take the removable sd card out and i still can't get rooted.
[Vibrant Android Development] NoDataFound:
Try renaming it just by removing the text prior to "update" in the filename.

Additionally, the file should be in the root of your internal storage. Do NOT put it in a folder called "sdcard" or any other folder.
[Vibrant Android Development] mp2ning:
Worked perfect on first attempt. Thanks to those who develop this!!!!
[Vibrant Android Development] dmurray074:
Thanks nodata i figured it out shortly after i posted. .zip is added automatically.
[Vibrant Android Development] electrichuman:
what do you mean by "root of your internal storage.." ? thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] NoDataFound:
@electrichuman

In the same location where all of your other folders in the internal storage live. Screengrab attached (all done from my vibrant...no pc needed)
[Vibrant Android Development] electrichuman:
Thanks. Having a hard time putting it in recovery mode. fingers arent working, correctly.
[Vibrant Android Development] VictorHD:
Can't find Directory

It's looking for the file on the sd card, I tried removing the sd card and restarted the process but the results are the same. Can anyone help?
[Vibrant Android Development] electrichuman:
dont put the file in any folder. just place it in the drive.
[Vibrant Android Development] ejamin73:
WOW. That was easy. Now that I'm rooted, How do I remove the crap that I don't want?