[How To] First time ╰╮╰╮ROOTING╰╮╰╮ walk-through 4/28/11

Your ROM flashing is instruction is SO MUCH EASIER to understand then the "walk through" from XDA. Thank you so much. I was getting sick of the 2.1. Just updated to 2.2.
 
what root does everyone recommend

I'm going to root my phone but would like to get everyones opinions on the roots that are out there because I'm a newb when it comes to rooting my phone. Thanks in advance.
 
Well I hate to say it, but I've tried everything and looked everywhere (including searches) for an answer to my issue; but when I try 1 click root, I keep getting Error: Device Offline. I've reinstalled all my drivers for the phone, and rebooted it as well. any ideas on how to fix it?
 
Well I hate to say it, but I've tried everything and looked everywhere (including searches) for an answer to my issue; but when I try 1 click root, I keep getting Error: Device Offline. I've reinstalled all my drivers for the phone, and rebooted it as well. any ideas on how to fix it?

Do you have USB Debugging turned on? Does your computer see the phone properly? Have you installed the Samsung drivers on your pc yet?
 
yes, that is all I've tried so far, I've gotten everything to work up until it goes to actually root the phone. It looks like adb sees my device fine, but it appears offline, is there any way to fix that, or would trying a different method be simpler?

here is a screenshot of what I see:

2nbzvw6.jpg


edit: wow you guys are fast responding, I really appreciate that.
 
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yes, that is all I've tried so far, I've gotten everything to work up until it goes to actually root the phone. It looks like adb sees my device fine, but it appears offline, is there any way to fix that, or would trying a different method be simpler?

edit: wow you guys are fast responding, I really appreciate that.


What do you mean exactly that adb sees your device? Have you tried the adb method for rooting?

http://forum.androidcentral.com/verizon-fascinate-rooting-roms-hacks/66762-samsung-fascinate-rooting-eb01-return-stock-remove-system-apps-other-how.html#post699908 post #4
 
yes, that is all I've tried so far, I've gotten everything to work up until it goes to actually root the phone. It looks like adb sees my device fine, but it appears offline, is there any way to fix that, or would trying a different method be simpler?

here is a screenshot of what I see:

2nbzvw6.jpg


edit: wow you guys are fast responding, I really appreciate that.


Again:

Do you have USB Debugging turned on? Does your computer see the phone properly? Have you installed the Samsung drivers on your pc yet?
 
debugging is on, I can mount the sd card as a drive if I wish (but I don't as per instructions), and all the drivers are installed properly.
 
nothing happens, the prompt returns Error: device offline

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And I apologize for confusing 1 click root and the adb methods.
 
Your computer cannot see your phone. If the phone is turned on and the correct drivers are in place this should not be happening. Have you changed usb ports?
 
ok all you beautiful minds out there i have mad 2 nandroids and i would like to restore 1 to see that it restores properly jsut to make sure i have my "save point" in the fascinate game for when i get to the harder levels haha so am i needing to do anything special before restoring a nandroid clear or wipe anything ? and if it happens to get jacked up am i just doing a batt pull and going to hook up via usb to yellow dl triangle to fix or ? i wanna know all my options first and im having a fun time trying to find the info i am looking for and if there is just a link to a read all thread for the restore im glad to read just needing help thanks to all u genius fascinate minds