[Utility]KK4 Easy Root

[Red_81]

I've seen a number of new captivate owners who seem to have issues obtaining root or CWM on their phones for the first time. I wrote this batch file to help them get over those first hurdles with a helping hand. I am not a programmer (as you can tell by my coding skills) but I hope this will help a few people out.

Requirements:

• Captivate i897 device on Gingerbread
• Working USB port
• Working Power Button

Preview:
This batch file uses a menu to select the operation. For Root, it uses ADB commands to get a user to download mode and then launches and Odin 1-click to replace the Kernel with the Corn 7.0A Kernel. After flashing, it reboots the user to Recovery and walks them through installing Root from the Corn Kernel CWM options (requires a working power button!). After the user is done, it will take them back to the menu to return to the Stock Kernel if they wish. There are a few extra menu options thrown in for fun.

Instructions for use:

1. Turn on USB Debugging
2. Connect Phone
3. Extract contents of zip to a folder
4. Run Batch file
5. Follow on screen instructions
6. ??????????????
7. Profit!

Screenshots:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7368116/Images/Capture1.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7368116/Images/Capture1.JPG

Download:
http://db.tt/Dz4fPI7N V1.1

Credits:
Thanks to Vashypooh for the Kindle Fire Utility which gave me the inspiration for this.
Thank you to 4-2ndtwin for the Odin One Click Creator that I was too lazy to download for myself.
Thank you to MTCarey for his Corn Kernel that I use in this batch file.
Thank you to all the devs and others that helped me along the way.

If this helps you or a friend out in any way please donate or Join Dropbox and get me some extra space.

 

[Red_81]

Revisions:

V1.1 - Added the missing pause functions in the Root Procedure to give users time to read the instructions (thanks Machavity!)
V1.0 - Original (Here goes nothing)

 

[Red_81]

Here is an alternative file to just install the Corn 7.0A Kernel.

1. Download an put in the root directory of KK4_Root
2. Run

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Nice job on putting this utility together. Should be very helpful.
I will have to attach this thread to my sig.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium

Mirror: Dropbox download link... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/39937043/KK4_Root_v1_1.zip

 

[Red_81]

And thank you for the files. They were the last piece I needed. I do need some real world testing on devices and computers other than mine to make sure I got all bugs worked out.

 

[jmtheiss]

Took a look at the code, and this looks like it's going to be a handy piece of software for people who just need to do some common commands and don't want to wade through a lot of additional steps.

Well done.

 

[Red_81]

Thanks. That was my idea. I've noticed many of the questions resolve around the simple tasks. By allowing a menu-driven batch file to take care of it, hopefully the users won't have as many issues.

This will allow a stock KK4 user to get root and CWM which will help them start their flashing journey.

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Weekend-Thread-Bump for those who haven't seen this yet...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium

 

[takeoutttt]

the download link don't work

 

[Red_81]

the download link don't work

Fixed! I think the L was supposed to be an I in the link. I copied it from the email this time. Work blocks dropbox which makes it hard to test the link. I tested it this time!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA

 

[crt60]

Cool, added this to my toolbox, thanks...

 

[Red_81]

And thank you again for Legend. I'm working on learning more Unix/Linux so I can contribute more in the future.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA

 

[takeoutttt]

That was a huge file hehe. I'll try this later

---------- Post added at 09:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 AM ----------

after using the utility my kernel version is CORNv70A is this correct?

 

[Red_81]

Yep. That's the correct version. I wish I could get the file size lower but it's already zipped at Ultra compression. The two kernel files make up most of the size with the driver file making up the rest. I wanted to add in more files/options but it would have made the file even larger.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA

 

[takeoutttt]

I recommend this. Very accurate and helpful. I just want to ask, why do you you pick 7.0a instead of 7.06



Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium

 

[Red_81]

Some people have stated that the 7.06 kernel causes issues on their phone. I use it on mine with no problems. I just went with the safe bet for the first time users.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA

 

[takeoutttt]

Can I use the tool as an updater for example im running corn kernel 7.03 and i want to upgrade to the latest corn kernel using your tool

 

[Red_81]

The tool will only give you Corn 7.0A or the Stock KK4 Kernel.

If you want to update to 7.06 you will need to download the Odin or CWM package for that version.

 

[takeoutttt]

What if Corn 7.03 to 7.0a?

 

[Red_81]

Yes. It will work just fine for 7.03.

You'll need to select the Root option which will install the 7.0A Kernel, but not actually follow any of the steps for adding root.

1. Select Root Option
2. Let it boot to download mode
3. Install it via Odin 1-click that script launched
4. Hit Ctrl+C to break out of script

You don't need the script to put you back into recovery which is why you break out.

Alternative Method:

1. Unzip downloaded file
2. Go to EXE Folder
3. Put phone into download mode
4. Run KK4_Root.exe

The ADB command to put your phone in download mode is: adb reboot download

Just open a command prompt to the downloaded/unzipped tools folder and type the above command with your phone plugged in.

Alternative #2
I added a new batch file to Post #3 to do just what you are asking.