[HOW TO] Gain Permanent Root on CL14 Out-The-Box and Backup/Restore Customizations

[Nihilistocrat]

Hey everyone,

I'm having a bit of trouble following the directions here. I read the instructions a couple of times, but am not sure which kernel I'm supposed to use. There are two referenced in the directions, but I thought we were supposed to use the JoeyKrim Kernel, but then I see everyone seems to be using the Zefie Kernel. My versions say that i have build number ECLAIR.DE03. I am (I believe) on Android 2.1. So, I don't know if I need the CL14 update or not. I thought not. What I did so far:

Downloaded the sprint updater.
Executed the sprint updater.
Downloaded the JoeyKrim Kernel.
Extracted the JoeyKrim Kernel.
Copied the joeykrim-SDX-Final1.9.5.tar into the Binary file.
Tried to execute the update, but it got stuck at the could not read bin file.

At this point I'm very frustrated. I don't know if I have cl14, need cl14 or am even reading the right topic post. Can you guys help?

[chino331]

Originally Posted by Nihilistocrat

Hey everyone,

I'm having a bit of trouble following the directions here. I read the instructions a couple of times, but am not sure which kernel I'm supposed to use. There are two referenced in the directions, but I thought we were supposed to use the JoeyKrim Kernel, but then I see everyone seems to be using the Zefie Kernel. My versions say that i have build number ECLAIR.DE03. I am (I believe) on Android 2.1. So, I don't know if I need the CL14 update or not. I thought not. What I did so far:

Downloaded the sprint updater.
Executed the sprint updater.
Downloaded the JoeyKrim Kernel.
Extracted the JoeyKrim Kernel.
Copied the joeykrim-SDX-Final1.9.5.tar into the Binary file.
Tried to execute the update, but it got stuck at the could not read bin file.

At this point I'm very frustrated. I don't know if I have cl14, need cl14 or am even reading the right topic post. Can you guys help?

If you're still having probs, this will help:

http://www.dreamingisdigital.com/and...4-updater.html

Remove the Samsung Updater and install this older version w/o the md5sum check.

[steiny]

I'm having problems rooting. I just got my Moment with stock Android 2.1 Update 1 installed. Thought rooting would be as easy as flashing a stock ROM to my TP2 was, but it's not looking that way...

Tried to root but having problems with the Sprint Samsung Moment Udate/SW Upgrade software. I get stuck the second time around, after plugging the usb into my Moment and connecting to my computer to download the kernel, I click the "Start Software Download" button and I get an error message, "cannot open bin file".

Now, I've tried this several different ways. I've tried on my Win 7 64 bit PC and my Vista Notebook, same error message. I've also tried the SPH-M900_MR2_DE03_REL_1-forcsytos-recovery-3.0.8.tar file (Radioactive FroYo ROM) and when that didn't work, I tried the SPH-M900_MR2_DE03_REL_1-joeykrim-recovery-2.1.3.tar file. Same problem each time.

I've googled the "cannot open bin file" and quite a few people have had the same problem, but I can't seem to find resolution other than a few, keep trying suggestions.

I'm lost at this point....please help.

OK, must have been late because I didn't notice the above post. Duh. Will try that, fingers crossed.

[jthomas8946]

I am doing everything listed in the first post, but I keep receiving the "can not read BIN file" error. I removed all contents from the BIN directory and added "joeykrim-SDX-Final1.9.5.tar" and renamed it "SPH-M900_CL14_MR.tar." Any ideas?

[steiny]

Originally Posted by jthomas8946

I am doing everything listed in the first post, but I keep receiving the "can not read BIN file" error. I removed all contents from the BIN directory and added "joeykrim-SDX-Final1.9.5.tar" and renamed it "SPH-M900_CL14_MR.tar." Any ideas?

I had the same problem. My guess is you're using the latest version of the Samsung Update/Upgrade software from Sprint, correct? That version won't work, they've become hip to the rooting thing and have put some sort of block on the latest version. You have to use an older version. Search PPC forums or Google and you'll find postings of old Samsung Moment Update software.

[jthomas8946]

Originally Posted by steiny

I had the same problem. My guess is you're using the latest version of the Samsung Update/Upgrade software from Sprint, correct? That version won't work, they've become hip to the rooting thing and have put some sort of block on the latest version. You have to use an older version. Search PPC forums or Google and you'll find postings of old Samsung Moment Update software.

You are correct. Thanks, but I am unable to find this software. I found two links to the software, but they were dead links. If you have the software, can you post it?

Thanks

[steiny]

The file is 80MB and it won't compress small enough to post on here. Sorry. If you have an FTP I can drop it on there if you PM me your info.

[elephant007]

Originally Posted by ddark4eva

i did rename it, im on another pc now and now wen i click start update it says cannot open bin file...any thoughts?

A few things I can think of
1. Is that the only file in the BIN folder?
2. Did you make sure you are showing file extensions on your computer?
3. Make sure the file ends in .TAR

By Windows default settings, files do not show extensions. It is very important in the steps above to show file extensions in order to get the file name correct.

Windows XP
Open any folder click on TOOLS>FOLDER OPTIONS>VIEW>UNTICK HIDE EXTENTIONS OF KNOWN FILE TYPES>OK

Windows 7
Open any folder click on ORGANIZE>FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS>VIEW>UNTICK HIDE EXTENTIONS OF KNOWN FILE TYPES>OK

[SAShady]

Also make sure you flash to 14.1 just released now. There was a problem in 14 with adb not working in recovery mode

[elephant007]

Originally Posted by SAShady

Also make sure you flash to 14.1 just released now. There was a problem in 14 with adb not working in recovery mode

Ah ha, that's why I received the text message...
Man I got all excited I thought we were getting 2.1!