Need Help Rooting

[ghostrider5666]

I downloaded DC everything you need to root V2 and odined the file EE4stock_DXC.tar.md5 and it says passed on Odin but never works on the phone when it turn it on it goes to Samsung recovery. I have odined the file the same way as I did on my fascinate. What can I be doing wrong?

 

[Landshark]

I downloaded DC everything you need to root V2 and odined the file EE4stock_DXC.tar.md5 and it says passed on Odin but never works on the phone when it turn it on it goes to Samsung recovery. I have odined the file the same way as I did on my fascinate. What can I be doing wrong?

Rooting is even easier now. Simply flash this file in ODIN, and you will have root and a custom voodoo kernel:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14764513/VoodooChargeKernel4.tar.md5

Then you can also flash this CWM, which is the most current:
0730_CWM_Recovery.tar.md5

If you were planning on flashing a custom ROM, you can just do that without the above steps as all of the currently available custom ROMs for the Charge include root.

 

[ghostrider5666]

what custom voodoo kernel and would I have more chances of bricking the device with voodoo like on the fascinate?

 

[Landshark]

what custom voodoo kernel and would I have more chances of bricking the device with voodoo like on the fascinate.

The file I linked contains the custom kernel. There's one basic, very important rule to remember: Don't flash a non-voodoo kernel over a voodoo kernel without disabling voodoo first. If you can remember that one rule, you will be fine.

 

[ghostrider5666]

I flashed it and got a phone, caution sign with exclamation mark and a pc?

 

[Halo]

I flashed it and got a phone, caution sign with exclamation mark and a pc?

You have yourself a soft brick (no worries, I've done it myself) Which ODIN file did you flash? I would suggest flashing it again.

 

[ghostrider5666]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14764513/Voo...ernel4.tar.md5

 

[ghostrider5666]

I have re-flashed it now a robot women says "convert data partition time is 10minutes" this is all new to me.

 

[Landshark]

I have re-flashed it now a robot women says "convert system is not available" this is all new to me.

Unlike the Fascinate, with the Charge make sure you leave the battery in when flashing through ODIN. Disregard, it is working now if you heard the female robot say "convert data partition, time estimated 10 minutes" You will be good to go.

 

[ghostrider5666]

Unlike the Fascinate, with the Charge make sure you leave the battery in when flashing through ODIN.

Ok good to know.

 

[ghostrider5666]

Whats with the women's voice and I'm stuck on the Samsung screen? "convert data partition time is 10minutes"

 

[Halo]

Whats with the women's voice and I'm stuck on the Samsung screen?

Don't panic. Voodoo is converting the Samsung .rfs system files into ext4 files. It can take anywhere from 5-15mins. After it's done, your phone will reboot and you'll be good to go.

 

[ghostrider5666]

Don't panic. Voodoo is converting the Samsung .rfs system files into ext4 files. It can take anywhere from 5-15mins. After it's done, your phone will reboot and you'll be good to go.

Sweet thanks for the help.

 

[Halo]

Unlike the Fascinate, with the Charge make sure you leave the battery in when flashing through ODIN.

I've always taken the battery out of my phone while using ODIN. Never had any problems. From what I read on the forums, it seems to be hit or miss. Some have to leave it in, others have to take it out.

 

[ghostrider5666]

What voodoo kernel is that and how is battery life?

 

[Halo]

What voodoo kernel is that and how is battery life?

I'm assuming you're talking about the one listed in my signature? It's basically a beta kernel at the moment. So far, battery life is pretty good. I can usually go 10-12 hours with (what I would consider heavy use) before I have to put it back on a charger. I'm perfectly happy with that considering the fact that I'm also overclocked.

 

[ghostrider5666]

I'm assuming you're talking about the one listed in my signature? It's basically a beta kernel at the moment. So far, battery life is pretty good. I can usually go 10-12 hours with (what I would consider heavy use) before I have to put it back on a charger. I'm perfectly happy with that considering the fact that I'm also overclocked.

No the one in the link landshark provided. Also how do you boot into CWM on the charge?

 

[Landshark]

No the one in the link landshark provided.

It's the voodoo kernel from jt1134. Probably the first voodoo kernel the Charge had. There are others you can try, but it's nice this one gives you root, voodoo kernel, and cwm all in one package.

 

[ghostrider5666]

How do you boot into CWM recovery? Every time I try its just stays at the Samsung screen.

 

[Landshark]

How do you boot into CWM recovery? Every time I try its just stays at the Samsung screen.

Hold volume up, power, and home buttons down until you see the samsung logo flash on the screen for the second time. As soon as you see the samsung logo appear for the second time, let go of all three buttons.