1. kelton's Avatar
    I'm going to buy my girlfriend a craigslist Fascinate (it is new).

    Before we activate it, I'd like to try to root the thing.

    That we, she can use her old phone without the stress of thinking I'm screwing things up.

    So, can I root the phone without even activating it?

    Kelton
    02-11-11 07:47 PM
  2. the one and only M's Avatar
    I'm pretty sure you can.
    02-11-11 08:35 PM
  3. xliderider's Avatar
    Everything you need is in this thread, post #1:

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

    1) Download and install Odin on your computer (first download link), the flashing utility for Samsung devices.

    2) Download and copy the modified ChainsDD superuser +busybox package to the Fascinate's sd card.

    3) Download and copy update.zip file to use with clockwork (goes on base of sd card) to the Fascinate's sd card.

    Follow instructions in post #1 of thread.



    The following are just some helpful notes to get your device into Recovery, Download Mode, and how to use Odin, etc.


    *Odin Notes (Odin is RSD Lite equivalent for Samsung devices):
    File format is .tar
    Device must be in Download mode for Odin to detect device
    Load files from PDA mode, not Phone mode. The Fascinate is a PDA not a phone.


    *Boot into Download Mode (needed to connect to Odin):
    Remove Battery, hold down volume up/down keys, press power button

    *Boot into Recovery (stock):
    Hold Down Volume + & -, then hold down the Power Button. Hold them all down for about 4-5 Seconds after the SAMSUNG screen shows. Then you will be in Recovery.
    To control, use the Volume + & -
    Press the Home Key for your selection
    Menu Key goes back to the "!" Screen and vice versa

    *Boot into Recovery (Clockwork Mod):
    After booting into stock recovery, select Apply Update Zip.
    Vol +, Vol - keys move cursor
    Press Return key to make selection
    Search key goes to previous menu
    Last edited by xliderider; 02-11-11 at 09:19 PM.
    02-11-11 09:11 PM
  4. xliderider's Avatar
    Once you get the DL05/DL09 rom on the Fascinate, you can load the latest Froyo 2.2 rom (EB01) on the Fascinate:

    [RELEASE] EB01 rom, kernel, radio - xda-developers
    02-11-11 09:14 PM
  5. Tre Lawrence's Avatar
    I concur... you can.
    02-11-11 09:14 PM
  6. xliderider's Avatar
    Actually, this is an easier All In One root plus Froyo rom install for the Fascinate:

    [Odin] Full EB01 Froyo leak, packaged ROMs w/root and new clockwork **UPDATED**2/11 - Android Forums

    There are several "roms" to choose from. If you want to apply themes to the Fascinate, then you want the Deodexed rom. This rom is also debloated, meaning it has Bing and other carrier "bloatware" removed from the operating system for you. The SC roms are Super Clean roms with the voodoo lag fix mod.
    Last edited by xliderider; 02-11-11 at 09:26 PM.
    02-11-11 09:22 PM
  7. xliderider's Avatar
    Ah, I see the OP has already posted in the thread linked to in post #6.
    02-11-11 09:35 PM
LINK TO POST COPIED TO CLIPBOARD