Sprint/Boost two-click root with custom kernel

**TattooPaul** · 07-26-2012, 05:47 PM

I get crashes with "Shabby's Goodness" in the Build.Prop. DON'T GO THERE unless ShabbyPenguin wants to join in on the fun.

Here is a list of "Bare Bones" apps:

AccountAndSyncSettings.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk
Calculator.apk
Calendar.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
Camera.apk
CertInstaller.apk
Contacts.apk
ContactsProvider.apk
DataCreate.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DeskClock.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DrmUA.apk
Email.apk
Gallery3D.apk
Gmail.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
InputEventApp.apk
KeyBoardSlideUpCounter.apk
Launcher2.apk (or Any other Launcher – I use “Holo Launcher”)
LogsProvider.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MediaUploader.apk
Mms.apk (this needs to be replaced with GoSMS in order to text Photos or Music)
NetworkLocation.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
Phone.apk
PhoneErrService.apk
PhoneInfo.apk
Phonesky.apk
PicoTTS.apk (Only needs to be on phone if you want Apps to talk to you)
PrefAct.apk
SecDownloadProvider.apk
SecurityProvider.apk
SelfDiagnosisTest.apk
ServiceModeApp.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
SetupWizard.apk
SisoDrmProvider.apk
Superuser.apk
SystemInfo.apk
SystemUI.apk
talkback_2.6.0.apk
TelephonyProvider.apk
TtsService.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
VoiceDialer.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
VpnServices.apk

You will need these for Bluetooth functions (I don’t use Bluetooth):
BluetoothOpp.apk
BluetoothPbap.apk
BluetoothTestMode.apk
BrcmBluetoothServices.apk

And you will need a web browser. “Dolphin Mini” works when pushed to the ROM and it is infinitely better than the stock browser.

Sorry all my posts are so ridigulously long. I believe you can never have to much information.

**TattooPaul** · 07-28-2012, 03:37 AM

got some art for you at:

Let me know your toughts. Was gonna do some with "Andy" the Android but those are played out. Haven't Tattoo inspired so I did that. Can easily, and will happily draw something elseif none of these are good for you.

**dmrlook** · 07-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Wow! Those are amazing. I had no idea I would be getting so many choices all of great quality. I should have you do artwork for my apps on the android play market! All my graphics are just using clip art and a graphical editor to combine multiple images into one - quite lame, but all I am capable of. At any rate, I hope you did not spend a lot of time on these, or if you did, I hope you enjoyed it! I like the 4th one the best. What I need to do is covert it to the proper format for inclusion into the kernel and make sure it still looks good. It is a strange format the kernel needs (I can't use a JPEG or gif - it has to be an "RLE" file). I'll do that sometime this weekend when I get some time and let you know the results. I could also send you a modified kernel so you can see the results yourself, as I don't think there is any other way to view an RLE file without loading it into the kernel.

Thanks - these are amazing!

**TattooPaul** · 07-28-2012, 01:49 PM

Need art? I'm your guy.

Glad I help.

Def send me a modded Kernel when you have it.

THanks,
TattooPaul

**TattooPaul** · 07-31-2012, 02:12 AM

For anyone who hates the stock colors as much as I do:

ReplenishICS for SAMSUNG REPLENISH running STOCK - ROOTED FA-19 only!!!

If you're not on FA-19 (and a Samsung Replenish) DO NOT FLASH THIS!!! You will brick your phone!!!

As I'm sure you've already guessed by the name this brings the color scheme oh ICS to our little GB phone.

If you want to go a step further and get a full ICS-like experience install "Holo Launcher", "Holo Locker", and "Holo Notifications". I've been using them for a week, and they have been stable, quick, and look identical to my Tablet which runs real ICS.

Enjoy.

**ciscogee** · 07-31-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by TattooPaul

For anyone who hates the stock colors as much as I do:

ReplenishICS for SAMSUNG REPLENISH running STOCK - ROOTED FA-19 only!!!

If you're not on FA-19 (and a Samsung Replenish) DO NOT FLASH THIS!!! You will brick your phone!!!

As I'm sure you've already guessed by the name this brings the color scheme oh ICS to our little GB phone.

If you want to go a step further and get a full ICS-like experience install "Holo Launcher", "Holo Locker", and "Holo Notifications". I've been using them for a week, and they have been stable, quick, and look identical to my Tablet which runs real ICS.

Enjoy.

Hmm so this flashes over stock odex fa19? Dmrlooks custom kernel?

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**TattooPaul** · 08-01-2012, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by ciscogee

Hmm so this flashes over stock odex fa19? Dmrlooks custom kernel?

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ciscogee: yes. and yes. Use Stock Odexed FA-19 Rooted, and DMRLook's custom Kernel.

**dmrlook** · 08-01-2012, 07:42 PM

Hey All - just a quick update to my update.zip file to include TattooPaul's kick-*** graphics. The colors did not come out as TattooPaul drew them (thanks to the poor resolution of the file format samsung uses for kernel level graphics) but it still looks really cool.

Thank you TattooPaul for the great graphic!

Note no other change has been made. I have been talking with firehak about getting data on the SD card configured in my kernel. As soon as he provides me with the remainder of the info I need, I'll release a new update,zip file with that supported. Note that there will still be some manual steps that you will all need to take to get data on the SD card. Firehak has written a great step-by-step manual for what to do, and I'll provide that too (with his permission).

**TattooPaul** · 08-01-2012, 10:53 PM

cool

**restjack** · 08-02-2012, 04:27 AM

hello i need help i did your first part with the kernal but when i launch your batch windows.bat
the prompt says something like
operable program or batch file 'adb.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
i says i should have root but i do not

**dmrlook** · 08-02-2012, 06:38 AM

Hey restjack - I PMed you - look there for my response.

**bickelk09** · 08-02-2012, 01:59 PM

I am in need of a EK18 to FA19 update file for the Sprint Replenish. For some reason when I restored stock EK18 my 3G data and WIFI quit working so I cannot update now. If someone has this file please post it. Thanks

**rodya234** · 08-03-2012, 01:28 AM

Dmrlook - Can I assume that you'll be releasing an EXT4 compatible version of the updated kernel?

**dmrlook** · 08-03-2012, 06:39 AM

If you mean one that works with phoenix, that is on another thread. However once I get all the details I need from firehak on data on SDcard, I'll be updating both.

**doowkram** · 08-04-2012, 07:05 PM

Okay, so I've had my Replenish for about 6 months now, and have not rooted it, heeding the warning from Boost that they can at their discretion end service if a phone is rooted. Have you heard of anyone having this happen? (I probably shouldn't mention it here, but I want to make sure before I do anything drastic)

Also, do I need to backup anything; Contacts, etc. before taking the plunge with your zips?

I actually really like the Replenish, love having the physical keyboard but it would be nice to use more of the memory that I know is there.

Thanks for your help

Oh, and I see in Item 4 that I need a clock-work-mod recovery image (which may answer my question above). I see a Clockwork mod ROM Manager, Tether app, and a Clockwork Mod Launcher. I'm assuming it's not the Tether app. Having trouble finding Clock-work-mod in the forums. I'll keep looking tho. Thanks again

**dmrlook** · 08-05-2012, 09:46 AM

There is another thread in this forum that provides details on how to install clock-work-mod recovery through ODIN. Follow those directions. Then you can backup, and then follow my two part above for a better kernel and root access. I have never heard of anyone being canceled for rooting, however once you root, I would not take your phone into a boost store. I've been rooted (sprint) for over a year with no issues.

**doowkram** · 08-05-2012, 10:08 AM

Thanks much, will try to find the thread for clock-work.

can't wait to try this!

Mark

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**doowkram** · 08-05-2012, 10:37 AM

Okay, so a search on "clock-work-mod recovery Odin" brings up many threads of people with problems. (I don't want to hear other people's problems, at least until I know what I'm doing anyway :rolleyes: ) Have yet to find actual instructions.

Someone mentioned xda developers but I don't know if that is here within Androidcentral or on another website. Found the website, which took me to the clockworkmod ROM Manager Recovery site ***

Ya, am kinda not a superuser at this point, but reflashed a pandigital novel awhile ago and thought this shouldn't be much harder.

Hate to be that annoying clueless guy, but I guess that's what I am.

And of course, another question comes up, do I need wifi access to complete this process? I've downloaded your zips to my computer already.

I've been using Klink Blue Tethering app through this phone to get internet on my netbook, but don't have wifi or other internet @ home.I

*** Am I on the right track? (I found the RomManager.apk, but I saw a few posts saying to not use Rom Manager, it will brick your phone. This is like studying for an exam - another post)
(I'll keep updating this post if I have more questions, which it seems like I will, I don't want to lengthen your thread too long)

I think I found the right androidcentral thread from XDA!

V Thanks 34, that might be it.

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34 · 08-05-2012, 06:40 PM

Is this what you're looking for?

**deke2010** · 08-06-2012, 02:38 AM

Okay so i installed the recovery and flashed the kernel.. it seemed to be succesful and i got the new boot animation but after it boots i run the batch to finish root and this is what i get.. what am i missing??

Code:

* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Remounting /system (/dev/stl12) and rootfs in read/write mode
busybox: not found
busybox: not found
209 KB/s (4292 bytes in 0.020s)
Copying files onto phone...
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Setting permissions...
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
Installing busybox...
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
"You should have root!"

Press any key to continue . . .

**deke2010** · 08-09-2012, 04:45 PM

doowkram - first of all, DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER because it will mess up ur phone if u do and as for the recovery just follow the instructions i give in my thread here [How-To] Installing CWM 5.0.2.7

**deke2010** · 08-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by phillupz

i followed the steps for the phoenix rom 0.2 and when i try to install initially it gives me a warning screen asking if i want to install the new OS. I proceed, but it will not install the odin, it gets stuck on the downloading screen.

I understand 0.2 doesnt work for boost phones, i just want the CWM, am i trying to install the wrong thing?

Also when i proceed ahead and try to install your update.zip file from the recovery screen (android system recovery) it tells me
E: signature verification failed
installation aborted.

is this because i dont have cwm properly installed?

phillupz - if ur still having problems simply install cwm (directions are in my last post) and then try flashing the update.zip again. i think u were try to install pheonix rom instead of cwm and thant you tried to flash the update.zip while still on stock recovery.. this should fix ur issues

**doowkram** · 08-09-2012, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by deke2010

doowkram - first of all, DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER because it will mess up ur phone if u do and as for the recovery just follow the instructions i give in my thread here [How-To] Installing CWM 5.0.2.7

Thank you so much

I don't know why, because I DO know how to use the search box, but for some reason, instructions are really hard to find on this website. I've done hours of poking around. I am thankful for the people that create these threads, because at this point I would not be even trying to attempt this.

Anyway, Just wanted to say thanks to Deke, but especially To all of you.

**dmrlook** · 08-09-2012, 05:49 PM

Glad all is working now for you

**deke2010** · 08-09-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by deke2010

Okay so i installed the recovery and flashed the kernel.. it seemed to be succesful and i got the new boot animation but after it boots i run the batch to finish root and this is what i get.. what am i missing??

Code:

* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Remounting /system (/dev/stl12) and rootfs in read/write mode
busybox: not found
busybox: not found
209 KB/s (4292 bytes in 0.020s)
Copying files onto phone...
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/Superuser.apk': Read-only file sy
stem
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/system/xbin/busybox': Read-only file system
Setting permissions...
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
link failed Read-only file system
Installing busybox...
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
"You should have root!"

Press any key to continue . . .

dmrlook can you help me with my problem??