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[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] kemimarie:
You sooooooo got my name wrong.

its KEMIMARIE.

& its the same method but they had have it posted in the pages and not on the OP's post..

Its the best! It works!! QUICK & EASY!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] droider27:
Kemimarie sorry about the misspell,,,, ok the first link in youre instuctions ((Download /ESPRIMG.html and Place on your Sdcard)) is not up it seems, could i proceed with out this file?????
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] falken98:
Here is the correct link:

http://outboundlink.net/anxo/dr_ta_1/goto.php?DR_id=1359&linkout=http%3A//www.4shared.com/file/OsmF_ZD7/ESPRIMG.html
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] droider27:
The first link in kemimarie instructions is not up...what should I do?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] falken98:
Look at the one I posted?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] TheDjKiDD:
OMFG!! I love you!

Just got my replacement phone and was dreading rooting it... this worked first time!!!!!!

Last time took hours!! This took 10 minutes
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] sonicboomz:
so if i got the "#" on my CMD, that means im rooted on me phone?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] falken98:
It means you are in a root shell. You need to now flash the engineering rom, then install the rom of your choice.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] sonicboomz:
I tried installing the END Rom, and it gives me this error

adb: not found
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] droider27:
bad link

link is still not working pls pls help
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] falken98:
Link works fine for me. Did you actually click it and not try and copy/paste it?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] JGonzo10:
Latest OTA Root with Mac

Will this method for the latest OTA work on a MAC as well??
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] kufudo:
No reason why it shouldn't.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] mjhuntejrr:
I'm getting error device not found at the very beginning on my PC. I just cant win. When i do it on my Mac I get stuck loading the ENG rom. Anyone have any idea why adb keeps saying device not found?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] ratchetrizzo:
Did you install the correct drivers?

Try installing pdanet on your PC, it installs drivers that work.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] kufudo:
Try this guide: http://richard.gluga.com/2010/08/complete-guide-to-rooting-and-hacking.html
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Locane:
THANK YOU.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] turboyo:
link broken on first post the exploid link

IS THERE ANYWAY TO MAKE A NANDROID BEFORE FLASHING ENG ROM Im flashing someones phone but they do not want to have there phones wiped and I know the ENG rom will wipe. I tried getting into clockwork the old way but device never gets into recovery because its updated :/
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] obscure.detour:
^ Sorry, apparently 3-4 months isn't enough time on these forums to post outside links. I approve of this link anyways :-P

I would like to thank you for that link as it spells out every step very easily. I have an n1 w/ unlocked bootloader and rooted w/ CM6 and this was my first experience with a different phone. Although a bit more tedious than my n1 I ended up getting it done.

I think my confusion was after I rooted and was in the adb shell, I didn't realize that you have to downgrade to an older ROM/Radio before you can boot/update to Clockwork Recovery, and then upgrade radio, roms, etc. So again thanks for that as it was super easy to follow.

Also credit and thanks to nbetcher for a great way to get root access, by far the easiest I've read :)

Oh, and from my n1 experience I was extremely disappointed in the MyTouch 3G Slide when my g/f got it, but now after rooting and flashing CM6 it is simply amazing.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] vikramdhani:
i have a question can i use this process on MAC as well
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] tylermonster:
im in the recovery after rooting it, and the text goes by to quickly but i see it say something about esprimg.zip loading no image! etc etc

help?

ive tried 3 different micro sd cards, format then loading esprimg onto it and no dice.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Henchmin:
THANK YOU!

This was a million times easier than the previous method, took all of 20 minutes to get a custom rom on my phone.

again

THANK YOU. I WILL BEAR YOUR CHILDREN BUT IM MAN SO THAT WOULDNT WORK
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] tinpanalley:
I've never tried to get a custom ROM on my slide but is this really the only thing that needs to be done? There's nothing else? I just wannget a froyo ROM on my slide.

And going back to stock on the phone will work too?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dustinkh:
I've already rooted one slide using this method and got it done within a few days. I approached the second assuming everything would go smoothly, and it had been until I encountered this problem.

When I get to the step where I'm supposed to enter chmod 0755 into the command prompt I keep getting an error (i cant remeber exactly what but I think it can't be found or something). I have all the necessary files extracted into the right places and all necessary zips but I can't get past this one step. Any suggestions?

Forgot the *, problem solved.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] shreaded_teddy:
root not permanent?

I followed the instructions and after putting in secretlol it seems to go good, but then when I try to flash the eng-release it gives me permission denied when I try to su. Am i missing something?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] chevycowboyusa:
Did you do...

Did you follow the directions for the files you need to push before flashing the eng-spl?

(read post 105 thru 110)

also you put the ESPRIMG.zip on your sd and boot to the bootloader and select recovery.

When it starts to load into recovery, it finds the esprimg.zip and will load the eng spl.

let it run its course. when it's done you'll have the eng spl, but with the same recovery.

so keep the update.zip that has the clockwork recovery in it on your sdcard.

when all is done, and you want to Flash a different rom, you will boot to recovery,

choose update from zip.

it will load the new recovery, then you can use the clockwork recovery to install rom from any zip.

or

if you have clockwork mod on your phone, you can use that to boot directly to the new recovery! (thats what I do)

Good Luck, and read post 105 thru 110
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] chevycowboyusa:
It depends...

This will get you rooted for sure, and works great!

I've put the engineering spl on mine for ease of flashing. see my help in the post above this one.

going bad to stock is easy, just flash the OTA that Chiefzreloaded posted. it will reset your phone to full stock to the latest and greatest!

Dont forget to nandroid!

And Im on CR_OTA on my rooted slide

Good Luck!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] zomgzombies:
so confused...can someone post some MAC instructions? i've pm'd some folks but no replies for days :(
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] falken98:
They should be the same. What are you having trouble with?

Here is a link to the mac Android SDK (for adb): http://developer.android.com/sdk/download.html?v=android-sdk_r06-mac_86.zip
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] shreaded_teddy:
Post 105 did it, I'm running CM6. Thanks chevycowboyusa!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] zomgzombies:
i figured it out. i was a bit inebriated when i typed that lol. forgot you have to add "./" before commands on a mac. *shoots self in foot*
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] lt1pnyklr:
Latest Root method and Eng build steps together for the fastest ever way to install new roms

You will need the tools from the Android SDK.

Download http://outboundlink.net/anxo/dr_ta_1...7/ESPRIMG.html and Place on your Sdcard

Files Needed Before We Start > http://www.4shared.com/file/sz0VO2TL...g-package.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/CZsxSq-f/exploid.html (extract this into your SDK Tools directory)

In recovery

1.adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/flash_image /data/local

2.adb push /{the folder u downloaded it to}/mtd0.img /data/local

Phone Booted up all the way.

3.Extract Exploid.zip to the SDK Tools Directory

4.Make sure your phone is in USB debugging mode AND you are in "Charge Only" mode.

5.Connect your phone to your computer.

6.Make sure you're in the same directory as where exploid is extracted before continuing to the next step.( will be Android-SDK-Windows\Tools

7.Issue the following command: adb push exploid /sqlite_stmt_journals. Note: It MUST be in that directory - NO exceptions.

8.adb shell

9.cd /sqlite_stmt_journals

10.chmod 0755 exploid

11./exploid

12.Toggle your phone's Wifi (on or off, however you wish to do that).

13.Now (again) run: ./exploid

14.It should prompt you for a password, enter: secretlol.

15.cd /data/local

16.chmod 04755 *

17./data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/mtd0.img

18.Power Off Phone!

19.Power on Using Volume Down + Power

20.hit Volume Up to Update!!!

This setup will give you everything you need to install custom roms on your phone also I recommend getting Rom Manager before you try to install any roms for

the reason that you can install the latest clockwork recovery and make a backup of your phone very easy.Enjoy.Also. Thankyou nbetcher for the hardwork this is for you.

Okay, I tried following this method and cannot get past step 1. When my phone is in recovery mode, its says "error device offline". I've tried unplugging the cable and nothing works.

I know adb and the drivers are setup correctly because it recognizes my phone and posts its serial number when turned on.

I just attempted this with the phone completely on instead of steps 1 & 2 in recovery since it kept telling me my device was offline. After much damn headached, it finally worked. When I attempted to downgrade the ENG Eugenes way, I kept getting an error saying the image was older and it wouldnt work. For whatever reason, this method is GOLDEN!!!

Thanks so much!!!!!!!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] chevycowboyusa:
Your welcome

Glad to help!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] nbetcher:
Hmm, do you have the latest OTA? And when you get into the bootloader screen on power-on (Volume Down+Power), what are the versions, etc in the upper left?

Thanks.

If possible please PM me since I don't monitor this thread closely.

EDIT: Did you flash ESPRIMG.zip first? If you don't then ADB will not show up in recovery.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
ive been meaning to fix that my bad just did it
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] kapernando:
I must be the only guy here that doesn't get this. I followed the instructions over and over again. Every time I get to the last step, where it says to "hit Volume Up to Update!!!" That doesn't do anything for me.

Am I supposed to rename the ESPRIMG.zip to update.zip or something?

Also, it would be helpful to actually outline certain steps like how to get to recovery. It took me a while to figure out I was supposed to press Volume Up + Power on the red exclamation screen to get to it.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] kapernando:
Never mind - turned out my SD card wasn't working so it never loaded the ESPRIMG.zip. It's all good now running CM6. Thanks.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] stryfe1986:
I am a first timer at backing up anything, so this is completely alien to me, but id like to get this and learn from this, first question, istalled the Android SDK and it started to download a bunch of stuff and installing stuff that says "SDK API 7" and things like that.

I have absolutely no idea what to do.

So far I was following another website to use flashrec but that didnt do anything, it would say "Backup Failed".

So now I found this thread but Im not sure if im right in this but,

after getting the exploit into the same dir as SDK, I open up a cmd window in my comp and type what is stated on the steps right?

before though make sure that the phone is on charge only and on debugging mode which is Home+Power, right?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] stryfe1986:
17./data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/mtd0.img

this is where im stuck, it says

" not found "
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Ok first to explain a few things. Open CMD and make sure it's directed to the SDK directory. It will normally say something like "C:\system32>" but you need to change that. If your SDK is downloaded to C:\SDK then type "cd C:\SDK\tools" and hit enter, that will probably help you with a few things. Second, charge only and debugging are enabled on the phone in settings, not by pressing buttons. Third, did you type the commands exactly as shown? When you typed ./exploid the second time did it ask you for a password? A bit more info on exactly what steps you took and how precisely you followed the guide will help. You shouldn't be varying from the guide at all unless you're pretty tech-savy and even then you shouldn't deviate much or else things won't work.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] wildgamer1:
Some help on "chmod 0755 exploid" part...

Alright, so I get everything fine up until the point where I have to type "chmod 0755 exploid". When I do this it states that it's "Unable to chmod exploid: No such file or directory".

I'm thinking that I did a previous step wrong or just didn't have something copied when it was supposed to.

Any help would be greatly appreciated and I can of course provide more info if needed.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Negroid:
it worked with ease! thank you.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] rosrooster:
error: device not found

Whenever i try any adb command i get "error: device not found". I have usb debugging mode checked and i'm running in charge only mode. What am i missing?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] gillaney:
AWESOME!

Once I figured out where the hell those two files were (still getting used to my Mac) this worked like a charm. Much better than the other way. thanks
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] rodr4813:
EDIT: FOUND IT.

Thanks! will edit once i see if it works for me!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dialbat:
I'm ready to kick myself, it worked for everyone else, but here is what i get:

C:\and_sdk\tools>adb push exploid /sqlite_stmt_journals

failed to copy 'exploid' to '/sqlite_stmt_journals': Read-only file system

please help!
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Shaquiel Harris:
Will this work in linux? can't use windows at the moment.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] nbetcher:
Of course it will! In fact the guide assumes you're running Linux. :p Anything I make runs on Linux first and maybe Windows later.

Also, a note to everyone, I updated the guide past step 12 so it is much clearer for the noobs.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Shaquiel Harris:
Everyone please Use Post #105 to root this device. Easiest and fastest way just did it about 2 mins ago now cyanogen is loading on my slide that ive had only for about an hour Lol :D
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] nbetcher:
Run the setup located inside of that directory (Android SDK) and follow the instructions on the Android SDK website about how to properly set it up. When you're chosing what you want to install, select "Tools for [...]"
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] etu_aty:
This worked flawlessly for me too, for some reason i was stuck at the ./exploid point where the password is supossed to be asked (it never asked for it xD) but for some reason my phone didnt need that as is was showing me the # the whole time so i just pushed the two files (flash_image and mtd0.img) and downgraded with no problems... running galaxy slide now :D thank you nbetcher, you are the man.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] n3xx:
After i finish the whole thing how do i get it to flash clockwork... mine just keeps going into the recovery and i can't do anything with the volume keys and it will just flash the ESPRIMG.zip file again and then does update.zip but not clock work just boot in with power and voulme keys takes back to the same thing again so im stuck with only partial root what should I do from there?

would help if i new a few things like what is the ESPRIMG.zip that I'm flashing.... what does it modifie?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
Once the ESPRIMG.zip is flashed once take it off your SD card. Then reboot into HBOOT (you've gotten to it searching for esprimg so you know what that is), choose recovery, then hit volume up and power simultaneously, click apply update,wait, enjoy clockwork :).
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] n3xx:
that brings me to phone with red triangle exclamation mark....? and i did have it flash about 4 times.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
The phone with the red triangle is the stock recovery, that's why you have to press volume up+power, it'll open a new thing, then select "apply update.zip" with the volume buttons and press power again,bingo you're in clockwork.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Jlluna87:
don't just press volume up+power, try holding it til clockwork shows.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] nbetcher:
Erm, that's an odd way to explain it. All you do is press Volume-Up + Power, then wait ~5-10 seconds, then a menu will come up (ignore the error about a file not found). You press Volume-Down once to select "Apply update.zip", then press the Power button - that should bring you into Clockwork.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] Jlluna87:
wasn't sure, in my mind i could just see him pressing too quickly for it to register as a command (couldn't think of another word).
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] benjaminb007:
Device offline

I tried using Droid Explorer to copy the image files to the phone, but Droid Explorer opens a window with the progress bar for about a second and closes. Is there any way I can fix that? I also tried the method listed above, but every time I boot in recovery mode, I'm not able to flash anything to the phone because it keeps saying "device offline." I'm growing desperate but frustrated at the same time so I'm begging you to please help me find a simple way to get root.

Thanks in advance for your help.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
As of right now this is the only way to root. You have to boot into recovery then go into clockwork, it will then show the phone in recovery mode, then again once you're in clockwork the battle is pretty much over.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] lilblack314:
after step 11 its said password (ecohed): why does it say that and what should I do ?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] nbetcher:
Sorry, I thought I got rid of the password prompt. The password is "secretlol" (without the quotes).
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] okeeblow:
I was getting this until I installed the HTC drivers for my phone.
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] siGNN:
im stuck on chmod 0755 exploid it says no such file or directory
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] lilblack314:
this is stupid how do you even get to data/local to put flash and image on to the phone and droidexplorer doesn't help either its connect to the adb but show nothin on my device in there maybe some of the instruction can be a little bit more clearer on how to do this
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
I don't mean to be an ass but this is pretty easy and straight-forward. It does assume you have some technical know-how but not that much. Keep at it, leave and come back, and if that doesn't work maybe you just don't have the skills for root right now. Think to yourself (honestly) "what do I really need root for? What can I not do on a stock phone that would help my day-to-day life?"
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] hellhound1:
ESPRIMG.zip

For all those who cannot get Fastboot to load ESPRIMG.zip: make sure your SD card is formatted as a FAT32.

Took me 3 hours to figure out that is the problem. :D
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] immortalxgod:
I had no knowledge of how to do the root for my phone. However, all anyone needs to do these days is look at youtube. it helped me learn how to install the sdk which was all i was having problems with(lol). After that i went and did a diffrent root program and then updated with #teamfenix 2.0

Loves my 2.2 froyo mts3g now....This did help a bit but a video helped me more....
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] satex210:
im sorry to be a bother but i cannot get this set up to nor the setup on post 105.

the issues im having is copying flash_image and mtd0.img to /data/local

any tips

?
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] satex210:
sorry not go into detail

i have the files in my directory and when i put the command adb push "file" it says file does not exist and when i use droid explorer i do not see a directory for data/local ... infact i dont see anything

when input command adb devies i get ht04rps00613 also thats what droid explorer pulls up as well could it be my phone ?

any suggestions would glady help
[myTouch 3G Slide Android Development] dbzfanatic:
are you actually typing "file" or the name of the file? It's push adb flash_image /data/local and push adb mtd0.img /data/local
[Captivate General] candymann:
On my 2nd captivate as the first had a dead pixel. Anyways, on this one there is a slight give with the battery cover if you try to slide it side to side which I didn't notice with the first one.

Anyone else experiencing this?
[Captivate General] moto749:
I noticed as well. Its too slight to care about though and once I get a case on there it wont matter. I have to really try to get it to move anyways...
[Captivate General] jhannaman82:
"Samsung continues to listen to customer feedback on GPS performance expectations on launched Galaxy S devices. We are currently testing software updates which will optimize GPS performance.

We expect to be able to make the updates available in September and will communicate more information and download instructions in... the next few weeks.

We're testing software to optimize GPS on US Galaxy S. Expected updates avail. in Sept. Details & download to follow."

Just sharing...

http://www.facebook.com/SamsungGalaxyS
[Captivate General] flashman2002:
It would be nice to see this roll out with Froyo for all carriers.:( Too bad Froyo wont come sooner but we will get it soon enough.
[Captivate General] mesasone:
Definately sounds like it will be implemented in the 2.2 update. Hopefully the earlier part of September opposed to the later.
[Captivate General] s.m.knipe:
Don't worry, if by OTA through AT&T, I am sure we won't see anything until Halloween...

They may surprise me, but I kind of hope the update gets done through some sort of direct download. Rolled up with Froyo I'll bet AT&T will be sure to man-handle it though...
[Captivate General] amaslowski:
They had a similar tweet from @samsungservice earlier today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it comes sooner rather than later.
[Captivate General] Shwiggie:
Translation: "Please don't take your phones back! We'll fix it, honest!"

The problems must have been more major than I would have expected from their end. Even with plodding development and carrier meandering, there should have been months of advance notice of the GPS issues due to the foreign Galaxy S release, and I'd imagine AT&T would be all-too satisfied to roll it out quickly given the complaints about it.
[Captivate General] hkk:
Details of the Tweet

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/samsung-commits-to-september-updates-for-galaxy-s-gps-woes/
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] StrangeShadow:
Just notice that my screen isn't turning on when a new e-mail comes in, like it does with new text messages.

I get the sound, but the screen/phone doesn't actually wake up from sleep.

Anyone else experience this? or know a fix?

I have a Tilt2 with stock rom. I added BsB Tweaks...which has a feature for "wake up phone on/off when receiving SMS" it IS turned ON.

...I didn't notice this earlier...so I can't really recall if this was already an issue or is due to installing BsB Tweaks...