Root EZ 2.2 root & Slapkernel install with SWUpdater

[Billkwando]

I did this on my own Sprint Intercept (w/ 2.2) and it's rooted and working great.

Download SlapKernel-v1.1.tar here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?yebgahr7cfr0d5u

Then follow the instructions (steps 1-6) from this thread:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-in...upgrade-2-2-folks-whose-ota-update-fails.html

Step 1 is optional. You do NOT need to reinstall any apps. I flashed the kernel and all my apps were just fine.

Substitute the slapkernel tar for "SPH-M910_MR_DF27_REL_156.tar" referenced in step 5.

After the phone boots up the first time, you will need to download Superuser from the Market. Lastly, download Droid Tweaker from the market and clear your dalvik cache with it (it's a checkbox...I didn't mess with anything else in there).

The dalvik cache part may be an unnecessary step, but that's what I did.

Finally, reboot your phone.

You can tell slapkernel is installed by going into About Phone, and Droid Tweaker will confirm you're rooted. I went straight for Titanium Backup.

I haven't figured out how to safely remove bloatware, so you're on your own there, unless someone else can tell us?

 

[Mello2013]

Please excuse my noob-ness, but is this ALL I need to root, or do I need that SWUpgrade stuff?

 

[Mello2013]

Please excuse my noob-ness, but is this ALL I need to root, or do I need that SWUpgrade stuff?

Woops, got my answer when I read the thread, sorry about that.

 

[Billkwando]

Woops, got my answer when I read the thread, sorry about that.

No prob! I have to say that ever since I did the root/kernel thing, my phone's been running a million times better. It's only started acting up twice since, and a reboot fixed it, good as new.

It's nice to be able to rely on the phone to the point where I almost forget it was ever crappy.

 

[MahaloCat]

Bill Does this work on 2.1 -
Still haven't updated my wifes Phone after removing her BLOATWare

 

[Billkwando]

Bill Does this work on 2.1 -
Still haven't updated my wifes Phone after removing her BLOATWare

Hey man!

Yeah I believe you do need 2.2 first, but the steps are already up there at the top. It's just a little extra flashing.

 

[hdlow42]

And now I'm 2 for 2 with your simplified directions. Nice and again, thanks.

 

[Billkwando]

And now I'm 2 for 2 with your simplified directions. Nice and again, thanks.

Yay! Well then, you should have no problem with these:

http://androidforums.com/samsung-in...easy-tethering-root-slapkernel-intercept.html



Edit: lol quick, somebody hit the Thanks button!

 

[hdlow42]

I'm moving on pretty quickly now. Using you as a guide, I installed Ubuntoid v6 and a gingerbread theme. I'll be an expert in no time

I got all my wifes apps and phone book put back in so she can't tell at me.

Now on to my Evo 4g. This one scares me because it will cost me a bit more money if I brick it.

 

[ymmie]

I can not get my intercept to go in to download mode. With the phone OFF; pressing vol down + camera + end simultaneously and holding until the phone boots as normal.

What am I doing wrong?

 

[kcmartz]

Bill, Thanks, I will install this on my VM intercept when I get the chance. Wait, does it work for the VM intercept?