[Q] cant root samsung captivate 2.1cant root samsung captivate

[bigpapi19]

ive been trying to root my captivate for awhile now. ive done every root method out there but none have worked. when using the update.zip and reboot phone into recovery mode and reinstall packages it keeps saying error. when using the z4root it says install blocked and wont let me install anything from the market.

firmware version: 2.1-update1
baseband version: I897UCJH7
kernel version: 2.6.29
biuld: ECLAIR.UCJH7

im new to the whole thing but i understand the processes. if i can get some help ill greatly appreciate it. thx

 

[avgjoegeek]

Have you tried CLShortFuse's One-Click app?

Also - sounds strange but do you have USB Debugging on?

And what is the exact error your getting when you attempt to root your phone?

 

[bigpapi19]

e:error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
installation aborted

 

[bigpapi19]

Finally got it using the one click!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

 

[avgjoegeek]

Yup.. its a nifty app. If you plan on flashing a new ROM over your Rooted phone - no need to allow side loading of third party apps.

Enjoy

 

[elmiguel2010]

Looping Issue

SuperOneClick keeps looping and telling me to turn on USB Debugging. Does nothing. Any suggestions?

Are there any settings to be aware of besides USB Debugging that could be causing the issue?

 

[avgjoegeek]

SuperOneClick keeps looping and telling me to turn on USB Debugging. Does nothing. Any suggestions?

Are there any settings to be aware of besides USB Debugging that could be causing the issue?

Another thing you can try is z4root on the market.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

 

[EpicYuzer]

I can't connect my Captivate to my Windows PC or Ubuntu through the USB cable that came with the device. I think it's the cable that's short circuited resulting in no connection so I will get a cable asap. My temp solution was an 8GB microSD but the problem is that the zip file always returns:

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

What can I do? I really want to unleash the potential of my phone but I'm stuck here with nothing.

Thanks for your time.