How to Root

[jessie02]

I had even gotten to the point where I can see the # sign, but as soon as I put in the next command, i believe the "mount" command, it locks up and have to do the battery pull. Who knows, thought I had it, but guess not.....

 

[idkmybffjill]

I think this calls for a Youtube how-to.

 

[iAmMills]

Just got my fascinate today, is it possible to un-root in case of exchange and/or warranty?

 

[jessie02]

I think this calls for a Youtube how-to.

i second that

 

[Dirrk]

Just got my fascinate today, is it possible to un-root in case of exchange and/or warranty?

yes

 

[Hadezz]

so my first smart phone n wondering what the benefits of rooting are?

 

[coolfx35]

what about free tethering????

 

[Cory Streater]

so my first smart phone n wondering what the benefits of rooting are?

It allows you to remove bloatware and also install certain apps that cannot run without root. For example, I like to use ShootMe to take screenshots, and Adfree to block ads in web pages and apps that are not ad free. Both require root access.

what about free tethering????

Normally root would allow you to use WiFi Tethering for Root or Barnacle, but I can't get either of these apps to work.

 

[Lodingi]

@Dirrk

There doesn't appear to be any download links to this step of the tutorial.

"Download the attached files
and extract them to C:\fascinate\
or you will have to modify the code"

Thanks.

 

[coolfx35]

Confirmed Wireless Tethering Wireless Tether 2.05-pre9

http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...ss_tether_2_0_5-pre9.apk&can=2&q=label:Galaxy

I installed this.. but getting this when try to start tethering using bluetooth.

"You phone is currently in an Unknown State, try to reboot!"

After few reboots, I am getting the same thing.. please help.... !!!

 

[namebrandon]

Normally root would allow you to use WiFi Tethering for Root or Barnacle, but I can't get either of these apps to work.

Barnacle Legacy is working for me just fine, verified it was pulling internet from "Cellco" and not my isp.

 

[coolfx35]

I am lost, are these android apps from the market?

 

[coolfx35]

okay, I installed "Barnacle Wifi Legacy" it was working for a few seconds, then I got

"unexpected error occurred! Inspect the log and try the troubleshooting guide."

 

[Dirrk]

@Dirrk

There doesn't appear to be any download links to this step of the tutorial.

"Download the attached files
and extract them to C:\fascinate\
or you will have to modify the code"

Thanks.

Its at the very bottom of the tutorial it says Fascinate.rar

 

[Dirrk]

okay, I installed "Barnacle Wifi Legacy" it was working for a few seconds, then I got

"unexpected error occurred! Inspect the log and try the troubleshooting guide."

Try using the wireless tether for root users in my op. I have it confirmed working on my rooted phone. I tried pre8 and it didnt work but pre9 does. Do not download the app from market because it is not the most up to date app.

Regarding other applications that are for root users just do a market search for root and you will see all kinds of stuff.

For anyone experiencing problems with wireless tether please check and make sure you have the newest copy because I have had 2 other people tell me it was working perfectly for them.

 

[coolfx35]

I did click on your link for PR9 and installed pr9.

I don't know what the problem is. It's weird that it works for others but not for me.

 

[coolfx35]

can I try pdanet? does it work?

 

[Dirrk]

can I try pdanet? does it work?

I would assume pdanet works but I have not tried it.

edit:Also I read you said that you tried to use bluetooth...why didnt you just use it as normal. I have it working but I have the settings as default, it may be the settings you have chosen, please check and make sure real quick if you could

 

[coolfx35]

Okay PDAnet works great.

pdanet also claims that you don't need to root your phone to use free tethering. It's very straight forward.

I don't know wouldn't everyone use it?

 

[coolfx35]

I would assume pdanet works but I have not tried it.

edit:Also I read you said that you tried to use bluetooth...why didnt you just use it as normal. I have it working but I have the settings as default, it may be the settings you have chosen, please check and make sure real quick if you could

I use bluetooth because i don't want anyone in the office to see there's a new wi-fi network available (even it's secured)