How to root Samsung S 4G 2.3.6

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D3@TH

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The place you don't
I am using this so yes it works.
Download included at the bottom if your phone bricks use ODIN to unbrick it.
WARNING I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PHONE GETTING BRICKED USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Tools to update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.

1) Install phone drivers on your 32or64-bit Windows machine
2) Install Odin
3) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
4) Load GB Rom either 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 to 'PDA' in Odin and press start
5) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
6) Load 1st Root Rom to 'PDA' in Odin and press start (phone will be in boot loop after this step. Do a battery pull and)
7) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
8) Load 2nd Root Rom in Odin and press start

This will update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.

UPDATES:
Added 2.6.2.rom from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18783959&postcount=1

References:

Updating to Gingerbread:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/galaxy-s-4g-t959v-update-android-2-3-6-uvkj5/
http://http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2011/09/t-mobile-usa-samsung-galaxy-s-4g.html

Rooting:
http://www.androidtotal.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-gingerbread-2.3.3-kf1-firmware/

Or for using the "alt-root" directory:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16160325
PIT&CSC included in download
The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2
 

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EvoSideHustlAZ

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is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.

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Somairotevoli

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I"m new all I did was got pics off of google showing 2.3.6 is all I did nothing wrong about that.

Nobody said you did anything wrong. It only caused a bit of confusion on my part, making me hesitant on trying your method.
Btw, if you're phone is rooted there are free screenshot apps in the market.
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mike-y

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is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium


honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.

Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa
 

tehpatrick

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Can i do this running 2.2.1? Like updating from Froyo to this firmware, or do I have to update to something else first?
 

hampsterblade

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Dr Honk also has froyo kernels posted. Also you could try any of the great roms here as most of them are rooted. Just be sure to read the Noobs guide to flashing very carefully. In the Android developement section RaverX3X has posted the latest stock kernel + root + deodexed + debloat. Your best bet if you want stock.
 

Ajrgonz

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Oct 21, 2008
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The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2[/QUOTE]

I'm confused what is exactly the "this" you need to install get back the wifi. I got it rooted and on GB 2.3.6 but confused on what I need to do to get back wifi.

Thanks
 

7TimesCursed

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Dec 9, 2011
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Bell Gardens, CA
honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.

Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa

This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.

Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.
 

stephen_w

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Jul 24, 2011
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This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.

Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.

The upshot to the CWM in bhundven's kernel is that it's CWM 5 which doesn't have the problem with mounting /system on GB ROMs. However, you can't restore your previous CWM backups with it, either.
 

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    Yea I see where your going I couldn't find any other pictures besides those so I used them.