Want to root, but very wary

[Halo]

I downloaded Alter Beast and when I try and extract the files from the zipped file I don't get a usable .rar file. How do I fix this?

I'm not that familiar with AB, but when you extract the files from the .zip or .rar, you should have a .tar.md5 file.

 

[vols fan]

I get two different files but they are just opened folders not a md5 file

 

[Halo]

Not sure what to tell ya then. I haven't personally used AB. I would suggest reading through that thread. You will most likely find your answer there.

 

[vols fan]

That thread is 115 pages long lol. I may just try the Gummycharge.

 

[vols fan]

Well I tried the GC and I still can't get WinRar to open the file for me so I guess I'll just stick with the phone the way it is. Its still a huge upgrade from the 8830 I had.

 

[Halo]

Well I tried the GC and I still can't get WinRar to open the file for me so I guess I'll just stick with the phone the way it is. Its still a huge upgrade from the 8830 I had.

You don't open GummyCharged with winrar. You simply put the GummyCharged zip on your sd card and flash via CWM. Have you flashed CWM via ODIN yet?

 

[Halo]

That thread is 115 pages long lol. I may just try the Gummycharge.

If you're still running stock EE4 on your Charge, follow the link in my sig dude. It takes you through the entire process step-by-step. You will not be disappointed.

 

[vols fan]

Yes I am still on the stock EE4. So you don't have to unzip any of the zipped files? No I haven't flashed any thing with Odin.

 

[Halo]

Yes I am still on the stock EE4. So you don't have to unzip any of the zipped files? No I haven't flashed any thing with Odin.

Again, follow the steps provided in the link in my sig. You need to flash CWM via ODIN first. CWM = Clockwork Mod Recovery. That will replace the factory recovery. Once that is done, you can flash imnuts's PBJT kernel. Then you flash GummyCharged. After that, life will be good.

If you want to go the Altered Beast way, I believe you can flash his file with ODIN and that does everything all in one shot (Custom ROM and root access) I would read through his thread thoroughly though so you understand what you're doing.

 

[vols fan]

what is the biggest difference in the two?

 

[Halo]

what is the biggest difference in the two?

GummyCharged has the plain AOSP look to it (which I like) AB has a custom layout with different colors, etc.. From what understand. It really boils down to personal preference.

 

[vols fan]

My computer doesn't do any thing when I plug my phone into via the USB cable.

 

[Halo]

Do you have the Samsung drivers installed?

 

[vols fan]

Yes they are in a file on my computer. Is there something else I should do with them?

 

[Halo]

Yes they are in a file on my computer. Is there something else I should do with them?

Ummm... install them. lol

 

[vols fan]

Well I did that and I still get nothing.

 

[Halo]

Well I did that and I still get nothing.

What exactly are you trying to do? Are you trying to flash CWM with ODIN?

 

[vols fan]

I'm trying to put the kernal, new ROM and SD patch on the SD card.

 

[Halo]

I'm trying to put the kernal, new ROM and SD patch on the SD card.

Go to Settings>USB Settings>Ask on connection

 

[vols fan]

I did that too. I have a window on my computer that says Installing USB drivers for Samsung Mobile Phone but after it fills up the bar it doesn't do anything else. I'm just going to hang it up for the day maybe I'll have better luck later.