Has anyone rooted .... their phone?

[Two_Sheds]

OK, I believe you. But, could you explain why it says not for Ace? Is there something I should know before I proceed (having already lost my complete diary, I'm not eager to bodge it again)

[cptncrackoff]

You just unroot it, before sending it off

Yes, I meant if I did it wrong, and/or broke it whilst trying, I couldn't just send it off and get it fixed under warranty.

[ladylottie]

Well, I was on the point of buying a Galaxy Ace phone but after reading this article I am asking myself do I really want/need one? The answer is a great big NO - I can't be doing with all the hassle.
All I need is a phone I can send texts on and make the odd phone call - so I'll stick to my little ancient Samsung and save some money at the same time.
Thanks guys

[RedThorn]

TS 4 hours later and multiple downloads, I could not get that other software to work...
I still say I don't think it's worth the risk esp with the bricking it risk. Have you managed to back up your contacts yet?

[Two_Sheds]

Well, I was on the point of buying a Galaxy Ace phone ...I'll stick to my little ancient Samsung

Glad to be of service!
Seriously, I'm never afraid of posting that I can't understand something, or can't get summat to work: because I know I won't be the only one

TS 4 hours later and multiple downloads, I could not get that other software to work...

OK. I won't bother then: which one was that? I tried SuperOneClick last night and got nothing, was it that one?


Yes, I backed up my contacts: they are now appearing 6 times each on my phone (I'm not very good at this, but I enjoy learning)

And thanks for your continued patience and help. I do still want to root the phone, because it's no good to me as it is: I can't back up the calendar and I've lost lots of useful apps

[Buleste]

How long does it take, usually? 'cos I did all that and nothing's happening. After clicking on Root, I got 3 things:

- superuser.apk
- su-v1
- su-v2

and a click box above them that says "extract all files?"



My phone says USB is connected, do I want to copy files between computer and SC card?

Have you extracted the download to your PC?
Right click on the SuperOneClick.exe icon and run as Adminstrator. When the programme is running then click on the Root button and it should root your phone.

[Two_Sheds]

There isn't a "run" option if I right click: I can open, delete, rename etc, but there isn't a run option

[Buleste]

If you haven't got run as an administrator then try just double clicking on SuperOneClick.exe to get the programme running.

[Two_Sheds]

I did trying double clicking, it doesn't do anything different, ie it still doesn't run. I'll uninstall it and try reinstalling SOC.

edit: I tried again, with a different version, and clicked on "Run as Administrator", but then all I got was a pop up asking me to donate some money to keep the service free !.




I give up.


thanks guys. I think I'll just have to put up with a smartphone that isn't all that smart

[Potstubsdustbins]

The theme of this thread truely deserves the title of 'A SAGA'

Potty

[RedThorn]

Yes TS that one and yes Colin I agree