[SOLVED] Can't root! "E: signature verification failed" - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My Vibrant used to be rooted. I just updated Tmobile Froyo KA6. I try rooting using Z4root, but it won't do anything. I manually try and getting:
"E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted"
I read this could be the problem on the forum, but I don't know how to fix it:
"Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
-for BML-"
ps.don't know if this information of the phone help:
Froyo 2.2
T959UVKA6
Kernel 2.6.32.9
Can't anyone help this rockie?
Thanks

Try One Click Root.

I tired both...neither works. I read something that Froyo's (legitimately.Froyo) folder structure or.something.of that nature has.changed. Not sure though...I'm a bit of a nub in the realm of.development. Can anyone confirm rooting by any.of.the normal conventional methods (z4, 1click, etc.
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Super one click worked for me

I have gotten the same error with One Click

lbridges said:
Super one click worked for me
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Thank you Ibridges! the superoneclick from TheUnlockr work for me.

Super On Click Root worked for me but I get the same message while trying to install a new ROM.

I got the "E:signature verification failed" message on my Motorola Defy (Android 2.1 Eclair with Motoblur) while rooting in recovery mode. It was using the SuperOneClick method connecting the phone to a Mac. Actually, that version of the software says once installed in your Mac that is for Samsung Galaxy S, but root all models. I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
I have to say that I tried z4root and was useless; so now I see little alternatives...
USB debugging, SD mount and everything is in the way it should... Anyone can help me please?
Edit: I saw in the mentioned thread that many are having similar problems. Someone said that manually copying the update.zip file in the SD card and then doing the whole thing in recovery mode worked. I wasn't that lucky. Now, at the bottom of the phone screen I get the following lines in yellow:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
So I am stuck here.

Same thing happened to me when I did the kies update for 2.2 ka6 and hated froyo stock. I tried to root and couldn't. Long story short, I Odin'ed back to 2.1 and used one click root which worked perfectly. Running Bionix V now no problems .

I would try to use odin to go back to 2.1 and use super one click root from the unlockr.
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I am now having this issue as well. Do I really need to odin it back to 2.1?
I am trying to put Simply Galaxy/Sweet Honey 2.7.1 on my STOCK 2.2 .
Answer is appreciated .
Noob

Yes, you do have to go back to 2.1 before being able to flash any custom rom.

Guys,
I have resolved this many many times... Just follow these steps -
Pre-requisite - Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc.
1. Root your phone using SuperOneClickv1.6.5-ShortFuse. You can get it at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682'
2. Go to this thread and download the two files 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423' - '3e_recovery_installer.zip' and 'update.zip (1.34 mb)'
2. Run install.bat from 3e_recovery_installer folder to rectify the the recovery signature checking.
3. Keep the just downloaded update.zip (1.34 mb) in your internal sdcard and boot under recovery. Select reinstall package option. Update.zip will get installed and phone will reboot.
Its not done yet.
4. Now get the actual clockwork mod recovery update.zip (1.72 mb). You can get this using ROM manager. Now put this update.zip (1.72 mb) in your internal sdcard and boot under recovery. Select reinstall package option. Update.zip will get installed and phone will reboot and will be back in samsung recovery mode. Select reinstall package again and bang... You should now be at cwm recovery
Did this help?

axesd said:
I am now having this issue as well. Do I really need to odin it back to 2.1?
I am trying to put Simply Galaxy/Sweet Honey 2.7.1 on my STOCK 2.2 .
Answer is appreciated .
Noob
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Before installing a custom ROM, it is not mandatory to go back to stock 2.1. Generally it is just recommended when you are going from one custom ROM to another custom ROM and by going back to stock you avoid taking ghosts (issues) of one custom ROM to another.
So if you follow my instructions to resolve your cwm recovery for Stock 2.2, you should be good to go to Simply Galaxy/Sweet Honey 2.7.1 without going back to Stock 2.1.
Hope this helps...

Its a normal occurrence after upgrading through Kies to 2.2. The 3e recovery always used to work for me regarding the signature verification error. Accept the last time I tried it about a week ago it coukdnt get it to work for whatever reason.
So what I did was use odin & revert back to 2.1. Then root using one click root. Then just flash a 2.2 rom in clock work, Bionix for example. Then you will on 2.2. You will have no problem with the signature verification this way. Gluk
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kisfit2000 said:
Guys,
I have resolved this many many times... Just follow these steps -
Pre-requisite - Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc.
1. Root your phone using SuperOneClickv1.6.5-ShortFuse. You can get it at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682'
2. Go to this thread and download the two files 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423' - '3e_recovery_installer.zip' and 'update.zip (1.34 mb)'
2. Run install.bat from 3e_recovery_installer folder to rectify the the recovery signature checking.
3. Keep the just downloaded update.zip (1.34 mb) in your internal sdcard and boot under recovery. Select reinstall package option. Update.zip will get installed and phone will reboot.
Its not done yet.
4. Now get the actual clockwork mod recovery update.zip (1.72 mb). You can get this using ROM manager. Now put this update.zip (1.72 mb) in your internal sdcard and boot under recovery. Select reinstall package option. Update.zip will get installed and phone will reboot and will be back in samsung recovery mode. Select reinstall package again and bang... You should now be at cwm recovery
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This is exactly what I did to get my Clockwork Recovery to work.

Jo3f1sh said:
This is exactly what I did to get my Clockwork Recovery to work.
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Glad I could help

dissable signature verification
DISABLE E: SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ON SAMSUNG VIBRANT
Here goes steps to install this modified 3e Recovery:
PREREQUISITE
Working USB connection between your Vibrant and computer. You may setup ADB or install Kies on your computer.
INSTRUCTIONS
Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device gets bricked or damaged during the process.
1. Download Modified Recovery 3e for Vibrant on to your computer and extract it’s content.
2. Put your Samsung Vibrant into “USB Debugging Mode”. To do it, go to “Applications”—> “Settings” –> “Applications” –> “Development” –> and check the box “USB debugging”.
3. Connect the Vibrant to computer via USB cable.
4. Run the “install.bat” file located in the extracted content.
5. Wait till the process completes.
That’s it. Your Vibrant should now have modified 3e Recovery that disables signature verification. You may now root the Samsung Vibrant or install ClockworkMod Recovery on it.
now try rooting with one click or manual

What I did is, I odin back to 2.1
Then I used an app called Z4root to root the phone. Once there download CWM from tom manager and enjoy
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After hours of failing to root the device, I found this thread and thanks to Kisfit2000 I finally got this damn Vibrant root access. Thank you!

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[Q] what's wrong with my clock mod recovery?

I installed it through rom manager.
And every time I wanna go to recovery
It goes to the android recovery and not
clock mod's.
I also get a check sum error and it can open something
Can anyone plz tell me what's wrong?
Thanks
Did you follow the steps koush gave in his thread for CWR?
Installation instructions:
1.Download ROM Manager from the Market.
2.Flash Recovery.
3.Choose Vibrant as your phone.
4.Accept the Superuser prompt.
5.On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
6.Watch the backup go!
s15274n said:
Did you follow the steps koush gave in his thread for CWR?
Installation instructions:
1.Download ROM Manager from the Market.
2.Flash Recovery.
3.Choose Vibrant as your phone.
4.Accept the Superuser prompt.
5.On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
6.Watch the backup go!
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I'm not sure can u direct me to them plz
You probably tried to partition the internal memory with clockwork mod. I also had that same issue before my replacement vibrant came. Now I flashed alot of roms and my recovery still looks normal. Im so relieved.
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s15274n said:
Did you follow the steps koush gave in his thread for CWR?
Installation instructions:
1.Download ROM Manager from the Market.
2.Flash Recovery.
3.Choose Vibrant as your phone.
4.Accept the Superuser prompt.
5.On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
6.Watch the backup go!
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I did that every single step even the re install through
Regular recovery
But nothing
you opened rom manager, you selected to flash CWR, then you rebooted into recovery, then you reinstalled packages?
I've never heard anyone have an issue, just trying to make absolute certain you followed the steps before we try anything else.
ilaf0106 said:
I did that every single step even the re install through
Regular recovery
But nothing
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If you partition your sd through clock mod recovery
Is for you internal sd or external sd?
Do NOT patrition, it will mess your phone up.
s15274n said:
Do NOT patrition, it will mess your phone up.
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That's what I did trying to partition my sd card
But it got the internal! ¡!!!!
Do you know how to get internal sd back to
Factory settings?
Having same issue as OP
Can't get into clockmodwork green menu.
Currently running 2.2 update from kies any suggestion? I want to flash the phone with the new team whisky mod.
I followed the steps s15274n gave and when I try to re-install the packages I get..
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Are you sure ur phone is rooted. Clockwork recovery wont work until its rooted. For some strange reason everytime I go back to stock to flash a new rom I have to do a full sd wipe. Even when the update.zip file is there for root there's something that on the card that wont let me root until after I completely wipe the sd card.
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Maybe odin back to stock
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s15274n said:
Did you follow the steps koush gave in his thread for CWR?
Installation instructions:
1.Download ROM Manager from the Market.
2.Flash Recovery.
3.Choose Vibrant as your phone.
4.Accept the Superuser prompt.
5.On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
6.Watch the backup go!
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These steps also do not work for me. When running "reinstall package" it will see the new update.zip file but does not load it. It skips it and just boots back into the standard blue recovery mode. I have flashed and re-flashed about a hundred time. I even tried older flashes of clockwork.
I installed 2.2 through Samsung Kies.
Running KA6
I rooted with Superoneclick
Android system recovery <3e>
kane337 said:
These steps also do not work for me. When running "reinstall package" it will see the new update.zip file but does not load it. It skips it and just boots back into the standard blue recovery mode. I have flashed and re-flashed about a hundred time. I even tried older flashes of clockwork.
I installed 2.2 through Samsung Kies.
Running KA6
I rooted with Superoneclick
Android system recovery <3e>
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Its the 3e recovery.
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AgentFour20 said:
Its the 3e recovery.
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Bingo. You need to be running either 2e, or a modded 3e. Cwm is useless without one of those.
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Check out untermensch's modified 3e recovery.
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muddysmind said:
I followed the steps s15274n gave and when I try to re-install the packages I get..
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
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I used to have this problem too.
I followed these steps to update my Android system recovery <3e>.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
AgentFour20 said:
Check out untermensch's modified 3e recovery.
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Yea, I already followed his steps....twice.
I'll dig deeper into the 3e situation. At least this get me going somewhere.
Is it possible for me to fall back to 2e?

Modified CWMrecovery for Odin (DJ05/DL09) Plus new root instructions (Updated 1/15)

Folks, I modified the Odin package that installs clockwork recovery so that it *should* work on any future versions without reflashing kernels, and without rooting your device.
This provides a nice way of rooting your device, because as long as you have the cwm update.zip on your sdcard (at the base) and this Odin flashed, you can root your device by merely installing ChainsDD's superuser package via clockwork recovery.
Odinhttp://www.mediafire.com/?qzcq15423z9i1g7
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/Odin3v1.3.exe
The Odin package:
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/CWMRecovery_DJ05_DL09.tar.md5
ChainsDD's superuser
[APP] Superuser 2.3.6.1 - Now on the Market [2010-09-05] - xda-developers
(you want the ef version)
My modified ChainsDD superuser +busybox package
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/su-2.3.6.1+busybox1.19.zip
update.zip to use with clockwork (goes on base of sd card)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2056318/update.zip
If this update.zip gives you trouble, please get it from the source. You will need to rename this file to update.zip.
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-fascinate.zip
Simply flash the Odin, boot to recovery, apply update.zip and load the superuser package. Done and done. No rage exploit, no fighting with one click methods.
Or, if you are feeling adventurous, you can try Clockwork Recovery RED, which works 100 times better, but has not been heavily tested with non-voodoo installs. It should be ok though.
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/CWMRecovery_DJ05_DL09_RED.tar.md5
This method requires ONLY this Odin method. You do not need update.zip unless using rom manager. Credit jt1134 and supercurio for Red cwm. Credit to squash/times-infinity for the idea
Note to Stock Users​I have found that the stock Samsung kernel is very sneaky and replaces clockwork on the next reboot...it seems to be most common with those who have updated using Verizon's OTA updates. Odin users usually do not see the issue and hence, was tough to track down.
So to alleviate this, please add an extra option to your list of things to do. On FIRST boot into clockwork recovery, please flash your appropriate kernel of choice. For simplicity, I have added a rather plain kernel (non-voodoo) for those who may want to flash their choice of kernel later. This must be done for those who have this problem, no matter if clockwork is red or green.
Kernel download
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzcq15423z9i1g7
So does this effect the red/voodoo CWM that most of us use?
If you are already on red cwm/voodoo, its a non issue.
This only flashes green cwm right now, for the purposes of easy rooting, kernel installing, etc.
like a charm
thanks
Is it impossible to flash D101 without odin? Dumb question i know. Lol
Z an B son!
zachsx said:
Is it impossible to flash D101 without odin? Dumb question i know. Lol
Z an B son!
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you can install any dl01 rom from cw recovery but you need a the 01 modem to go with it for sms and haptic feedback to work properly.
That modem has to be flashed in odin, if that's what your asking
obededom said:
you can install any dl01 rom from cw recovery but you need a the 01 modem to go with it for sms and haptic feedback to work properly.
That modem has to be flashed in odin, if that's what your asking
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That's what i thought i was double checking. Thnks for the quick response
Z an B son!
Is anything removed from this package? Like debloated or anything?
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mamoru16 said:
Is anything removed from this package? Like debloated or anything?
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it's not a rom, it's some tools to regain root after losing it via OTA update
this is good, much appreciated
-banblah
Hmm the update.zip did not work. I Odined the full DL09 package, and then after a reboot or two, Odined the CWM file. But once I got into normal recovery and tried to apply the update.zip I get this:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Any ideas?
Probably the third try doing this, but still no luck =( I'll try the older one click and if that doesn't work I'll have to adb it.
I got the same error and something about IP_PREVIOUS_*_*. *'s denote what I can't remember.
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I need a full error.
I will re-upload the update.zip.
Actually, I downloaded the update.zip and it works fine.
[[email protected] Desktop]$ adb shell
bash-4.1# rm /sdcard/update.zip
bash-4.1# cd /sdcard
bash-4.1# wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2056318/update.zip
Connecting to dl.dropbox.com (50.16.211.15:80)
update.zip 100% |*******************************| 1345k 00:00:00 ETA
Failure of update.zip
I downloaded and it failed also.
Error is: signature verification failure.
Thanks for any help.
Norm883
I had to do it twice. the 1st time it didn't work, and usb stopped working. so i odin'd DL09 again and re- did the process, and re-downloaded the files. It works. Step 1 oden fresh DL09. Step 2 drag and drop update.zip and the su- bla bla bla..zip files to the root of the sd card. Step 3, odin CWM bla bla bla.md5. step 4, boot into recovery. Step 5 update.zip. Step 6, select install .zip, go to SU bla bla bla .zip file and yes to install. reboot and superuser, yay.
SuperOneClick v1.5.5 - Nice work for DL09
Try this one.
SuperOneClick v1.5.5 - Nice worked in DL09 for ROOTED
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
apnews said:
Try this one.
SuperOneClick v1.5.5 - Nice worked in DL09 for ROOTED
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No, DON'T.
Any flasher is going to need to Odin in CWM anyway, and screwing around with One Click apps isn't going to advance the ball at all. The method in the first post here not only unlocks recovery and gives root, it teaches the novice flasher how installations will work in the future (get into Clockwork and then apply a zip that's not called update.zip).
Odin Files Link broken
I can not get the new odin files via the link provided
Which? There are several links in the first post.

Before I flash this kernal...

Just to make sure I am doing this correctly. Im using a TMO Vibrant, running stock 2.2 froyo KA6. This is not the 4G model. I wanna load the kernal from cmered Overstock with voodoo
1. Rooted phone using superoneclickroot
2. Download SGS Kernal Flasher from market, and gave it superuser permission
3. moved Overstock to my external sd on phone which has 5.33gb left
4. opened SGS Kernal flasher and will choose kernal to load
5. After flashing kernal will go to market and download Voodoo app and BLN app
Am I missing anything?
Anybody
I would just backup your current kernel with kernel flasher and reboot into recovery to flash overstock. Do you have clockwork installed from rom manager?
Sdobron said:
I would just backup your current kernel with kernel flasher and reboot into recovery to flash overstock. Do you have clockwork installed from rom manager?
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no i dont have clockwork rom manager installed, I thought I could just use the SGS kernal flashing app? am I thinking wrong
No biggie people get wound up about backing up you can reinstall apps if you lose them
I would download Rom manager and titanium backup
Here is what i do:
1. Copy my internal sd card to my external card in a folder called "back up int" (this is in case you lose everything from a bad flash)
1.A. If you have Titanium backup I would back up everything to that.
2. Then flash your new rom
3. Then root the phone
4. Then Down load Rom manger
5. Restore from Titanium backup
Then you are good to go......
5. Then restore with
I tried to re-install packages after I flashed clockwordmod recovery and got an error
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
the drugstore said:
I tried to re-install packages after I flashed clockwordmod recovery and got an error
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
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If you are on 2.2 you have to use superone click root again and run a script there is a thread on how to do this its simple but the clockworkmod wont work unless you go back to 2.1.
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why cant I use sgs kernal flasher?
Nobody really uses that around here. Everybody flashes from clockwork. Id look up the info a few posts above and get rom manager working on your phone.
Trigger + Overstock = Awesomeness
do i placed overstock file on internal or external sd card.
the drugstore said:
do i placed overstock file on internal or external sd card.
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Internal...the 16 gig
I moved zip file to internal memory
Flashed via SGS Kernal Flasher. I couldn't figure out how to get clockwork recovery to work, anybody have any pointers?
the drugstore said:
Flashed via SGS Kernal Flasher. I couldn't figure out how to get clockwork recovery to work, anybody have any pointers?
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Here is the link: Please Click Here!
Once you have followed the instructions provided in that thread, you SHOULD be good to go. If you are having issues with getting the 3e mod/hack to work, hook up to SuperOneClick one more time and "Shell Root" right before you try to do the mod hack, this worked for me.
Let us know how it goes.
PS: this hack only pertains to you if you're running the official 2.2 ROM, not 2.1
Please don't forget to thank the people who help you!

[Q] Need help rooting

I have Android 2.2 and trying to root but not working for me. I downloaded NetFrameWork 4 for windows 7 and I downloaded Samsung drivers, one click root on my pc. I put phone in debuggin mode and connected usb then clicked on Root. It went thru the process and booted my phone into recovery and then I clicked on reinstall packages. Well it failed and says this on the phone (E:signature verification failed. installation Aborted)
What am I doing wrong?
Please dont get offended if I posted in wrong area..... Thank u!!!!!!
1. odin back to stock using this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
then root it with the same tutorial and since ur probably on eclair from odin.
its really easy to root just put update package on sd card and then go onto rommanager and go into recovery manually and reinstall packages u will have to do it twice then ur recovery will turn from blue to green. Now ur rooted and ready to flash any rom but before u do make sure u flash clock work recovery.
The reason to odin back to stock is because rooting is so easy on 2.1 just add package and install, so easy a noob can do it!
thank u!! Ill give it a try and let you know how it went.

Easiest way to Root?

I am trying to root my Vibrant running froyo. I tried the update.zip and also superoneclick methods, none of them seem to work. I was wondering if there is any other way to root my phone without using ODIN.Thanks!
Pull the Clockwork zip from my signature and then also the Superuser zip too. Put the SU zip in a folder and the CWR zip on the root of your internal. Boot into recovery and hit Reinstall Packages. It will cycle through and boot back into stock-blue recovery. Hit Reinstall Packages again and the recovery will turn from blue to Green. Scroll down to Install from SD card and find the Superuser zip from earlier and flash it. Once done, reboot and you should have SU. Might have to update the binaries. If you do, go to market and download Update Fixer. Install and run it. It will fail. Force Close it and restart and run it. It will cycle through and you should be good to go.
Woodrube said:
Pull the Clockwork zip from my signature and then also the Superuser zip too. Put the SU zip in a folder and the CWR zip on the root of your internal. Boot into recovery and hit Reinstall Packages. It will cycle through and boot back into stock-blue recovery. Hit Reinstall Packages again and the recovery will turn from blue to Green. Scroll down to Install from SD card and find the Superuser zip from earlier and flash it. Once done, reboot and you should have SU. Might have to update the binaries. If you do, go to market and download Update Fixer. Install and run it. It will fail. Force Close it and restart and run it. It will cycle through and you should be good to go.
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So I put the Superuser zip on to the external SD? And do I need to downgrade to 2e from 3e for this to work?
If you're on 3e, you need to find the 3e_recovery_installer.zip or go back to 2...
Follow the guides. this is the process I followed, can't be much easier...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925400
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423 <- for 3e recovery installer
Couldn't you just Odin to stock, than flash a 2.2 rom that is already rooted....
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theremix said:
So I put the Superuser zip on to the external SD? And do I need to downgrade to 2e from 3e for this to work?
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You don't need to have CWR at all. It is just a good teaching tool for future. If all you want to do is Root, the just put the SU.zip on your internal card, boot into recovery and hit reinstall packages twice and you are rooted.
Rahhstah said:
If you're on 3e, you need to find the 3e_recovery_installer.zip or go back to 2...
Follow the guides. this is the process I followed, can't be much easier...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925400
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423 <- for 3e recovery installer
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More or less the same as I wrote up there only w/o Superoneclick. I have never been able to get that to run correctly on any phone. Some have, but I haven't.
ZachLL88 said:
Couldn't you just Odin to stock, than flash a 2.2 rom that is already rooted....
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Yes but he only wanted to root. At least that is what his OP states.
Hands Down Easiest Way
Z4 app: http://db.tt/7aVHXIef
Run permanent root and voila!!!!
I used this method on my buddies stock 2.1 Vibrant 1 month ago
3 minutes is all you need!
Dougfresh said:
Z4 app: http://db.tt/7aVHXIef
Run permanent root and voila!!!!
I used this method on my buddies stock 2.1 Vibrant 1 month ago
3 minutes is all you need!
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This ^^
Exactly what I use to root, works like a charm and only takes a minute or two
You may have done something wrong if superoneclick didn't work. Did you put your phone in USB debugging? Also, if you install update.zip from recovery, that will work too.
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Hey Guys,
I am new here and having the same problems not being able to root.
I'm also running a Vibrant 959 on Froyo 2.2.
So far I've tried the following:
-one click for t-mobile vibrant on mac
-superoneclick running an XP Machine w/framework 2.0, 3 & 4
-V4 app
Nothing has come to fruition for me. I've tried the soc method several different times and checked the threads about making sure usb ports are functioning and usb debugging is on. I've ran it with the SD card installed and w/out external SD installed.
With SOC it keeps telling me that my phone has been rooted but superuser doesn't show up. I even tried using an app called root check basic which tells me root access is not available.
I'm coming up dry as to why SOC works in the videos people post but I am not successful in running the same thing on my phone.
Any ideas?
Please disregard above post. I finally found the problem was i was running recovery 3e which was rejecting the signatures.
I installed the modified 3e in the link mentioned above and finally got the system recovery to re-install the update.zip folder.
Haven't tried superoneclick since the modified 3e was installed

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