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[[File:Samsung I7500 Galaxy.png|thumb]]Instructions on rooting your '''Samsung i7500 mobile phone'''.
== Booting Methods ==
== Booting Methods ==
;Fastboot mode: Dial + Power
;Fastboot mode: Dial + Power
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;Download mode: Volume Down + OK + Power
;Download mode: Volume Down + OK + Power


== Gaining '''root''' by installing '''[http://www.drakaz.com/download/ Drakaz Recovery]'''. ==
== Gaining '''root''' by installing '''Drakaz Recovery'''. ==
Before you begin you should start downloading the files listed:
Before you begin you should start downloading the files listed:
* [http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=SFC_UK&CttFileID=2426632&CDCttType=SW&ModelType=N&VPath=SW/200909/20090910163927359/New_PC_Studio_1.3.0.IH4.exe&DownloadRoot=http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/&ModelName=GT-I7500 Samsung New PC Studio]
* Samsung New PC Studio
* [http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Android SDK] - Get the standalone zip, not the installer, for easier use.
* [https://www.fuxx.us/android-studio Android Studio]
* [http://www.yardimage.co.uk/files/i7500/samsungADB.zip Modified SDK drivers]
* [https://www.fuxx.us/drakaz-recovery Drakaz Recovery 6.5.1] - Newest as of 2011/02/09
* [http://www.drakaz.com/FILES/GALAXY/?file=RECOVERY_6.5.1.zip Recovery 6.5.1] [http://www.drakaz.com/download/ (newest as of 2011/02/09)]
* [https://www.fuxx.us/droid-explorer Droid Explorer] (optional)
* [http://de.codeplex.com/releases/view/50997 Droid Explorer] (optional)
* [http://www.vzam.net/vcastmusic/Step3.aspx?modelID=34&driverFile=SamsungUSBDriver_4_40_7_0_v1_6.zip x64 drivers for "Android 1.0" device] - If you are using Windows x64 you will need these.


# Install '''New PC Studio (NPS)'''.
# Install '''New PC Studio (NPS)'''.
# Extract '''Android SDK''' to an easy to access location.
# Install '''Android Studio'''.
# Enable <tt>USB debugging</tt> on the phone at <tt>Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging</tt>.
# Enable <tt>USB debugging</tt> on the phone at <tt>Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging</tt>.
# Install the drivers for ADB. Some people have issues with ADB and Fastboot, this is mainly driver related. x86 operating systems should be fine after enabling USB debugging on the phone and connecting it to the PC. If there are issues you can try installing the modified SDK drivers. Driod Explorer may also be able to install the necessary drivers.
# In '''android-sdk-windows\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf''' add the following lines under '''[Google.NTx86]''' if you're using a 32-bit operating system. Otherwise, add them under '''[Google.NTamd64]''' if you have a 64-bit operating system:
<pre style="margin-left:3.5em;width:40em;">; Samsung galaxy
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6640&MI_00
%SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6640&MI_04
</pre>
# Connect your phone and in device manager you should see an Unknown device. Right click and say update driver, select '''android-sdk-windows/usb_driver''' directory. Android Bootloader Interface will be installed.
# Extract <tt>recovery-*.img</tt> from the '''Drakaz Recovery''' package to the Android SDK <tt>tools</tt> folder. For example, <tt>c:\android-sdk-windows\tools\</tt>.
# Extract <tt>recovery-*.img</tt> from the '''Drakaz Recovery''' package to the Android SDK <tt>tools</tt> folder. For example, <tt>c:\android-sdk-windows\tools\</tt>.
# Copy <tt>RECTOOLS.tar.gz</tt> the internal SD memory (not the SD card you may have put in there).
# Copy <tt>RECTOOLS.tar.gz</tt> the internal SD memory (not the SD card you may have put in there).
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# Enter the command <tt>fastboot flash recovery recovery-*.img</tt> and you should now be prompted with <tt>waiting for device</tt>.
# Enter the command <tt>fastboot flash recovery recovery-*.img</tt> and you should now be prompted with <tt>waiting for device</tt>.
## If you are using an x64 OS, go into the <tt>Device Manager</tt> and select <tt>View > Show hidden devices</tt> in the menu. Try to find, under <tt>Other devices</tt> (or possibly another section), <tt>Android 1.0</tt>. If you find it then try to install the x64 drivers. If you can't find it then continue reading.
## If you are using an x64 OS, go into the <tt>Device Manager</tt> and select <tt>View > Show hidden devices</tt> in the menu. Try to find, under <tt>Other devices</tt> (or possibly another section), <tt>Android 1.0</tt>. If you find it then try to install the x64 drivers. If you can't find it then continue reading.
# Power down the phone and boot into <tt>fastboot</tt> by holding <tt>Dial + OK + Power</tt> together. <tt>fastboot mode</tt> should display on the phone. If fastboot is successful, the cmd promt will update and after about 15 seconds the phone will continue to boot up.
# Power down the phone and boot into <tt>fastboot</tt> by holding <tt>Dial + Power</tt> together. <tt>fastboot mode</tt> should display on the phone. If fastboot is successful, the cmd promt will update and after about 15 seconds the phone will continue to boot up.
## On an x64 OS this might fail the first time. The command promt won't update after you've gone through a cycle of entering fastboot mode on the phone. You will need to enter <tt>Device Manager</tt> and select <tt>View > Show hidden devices</tt> in the menu. Try to find, under <tt>Other devices</tt> (or possibly another section), <tt>Android 1.0</tt>. You can now update the device with the x64 drivers and repeat the previous step.
## On an x64 OS this might fail the first time. The command promt won't update after you've gone through a cycle of entering fastboot mode on the phone. You will need to enter <tt>Device Manager</tt> and select <tt>View > Show hidden devices</tt> in the menu. Try to find, under <tt>Other devices</tt> (or possibly another section), <tt>Android 1.0</tt>. You can now update the device with the x64 drivers and repeat the previous step.
# Power down the phone and boot into <tt>recovery mode</tt> with <tt>Volume Down + Dial + Power</tt> held together. You should now enter the '''Galaxo Recovery Menu'''.
# Power down the phone and boot into <tt>recovery mode</tt> with <tt>Volume Down + Dial + Power</tt> held together. You should now be in the <tt>Android recovery menu</tt>.
# Do a <tt>Nandroid</tt> backup to save your current configuration, in case anything bad happens in the future.
# Do a <tt>Nandroid</tt> backup to save your current configuration, in case anything bad happens in the future.
# Select <tt>Fix packages permissions</tt> and hit the <tt>Home</tt> key when it prompts.
# Select <tt>Fix packages permissions</tt> and hit the <tt>Home</tt> key when it prompts.
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# Reboot!
# Reboot!


== Bell APN Settings ==
== Bell Canada APN Settings ==
If you are on '''Bell Mobility''' you will have to add an APN to the phone to get your data connection to work again. Go to <tt>Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names</tt>, then <tt>Menu > Add APN</tt>.
If you are on '''Bell Mobility''' you will have to add an APN to the phone to get your data connection to work again. Go to <tt>Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names</tt>, then <tt>Menu > Add APN</tt>.
<pre style="width:240px;">Name: Bell Internet
<pre style="width:240px;">Name: Bell Internet
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APN type: Internet + mms
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none</pre>
Authentication Type: none</pre>
== Useful Information ==
; Changing Hidden Phone Settings
: Dial *#*#4636#*#* then click phone information, then ensure network type is set to WCDMA preferred (or WCDMA only if you want to disable roaming). Then search for the network.
== External Links ==
* [https://www.fuxx.us/samsung-galaxy-i7500-androidforums i7500 Sticky @ Android Forums]
* [https://www.fuxx.us/i7500-adb-fastboot-mass-storage How to ADB, Fastboot, Mass storage in Linux]


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Latest revision as of 00:18, 1 April 2022

Instructions on rooting your Samsung i7500 mobile phone.

Booting Methods

Fastboot mode
Dial + Power
Recovery mode
Volume Down + Dial + Power
Home + Back to exit
Download mode
Volume Down + OK + Power

Gaining root by installing Drakaz Recovery.

Before you begin you should start downloading the files listed:

  1. Install New PC Studio (NPS).
  2. Install Android Studio.
  3. Enable USB debugging on the phone at Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.
  4. In android-sdk-windows\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf add the following lines under [Google.NTx86] if you're using a 32-bit operating system. Otherwise, add them under [Google.NTamd64] if you have a 64-bit operating system:
; Samsung galaxy
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6640&MI_00
%SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6640&MI_04
  1. Connect your phone and in device manager you should see an Unknown device. Right click and say update driver, select android-sdk-windows/usb_driver directory. Android Bootloader Interface will be installed.
  2. Extract recovery-*.img from the Drakaz Recovery package to the Android SDK tools folder. For example, c:\android-sdk-windows\tools\.
  3. Copy RECTOOLS.tar.gz the internal SD memory (not the SD card you may have put in there).
  4. Open a command promt (Win key+R > cmd) and navigate to the Android SDK tools folder. Example: cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
  5. Enter the command fastboot flash recovery recovery-*.img and you should now be prompted with waiting for device.
    1. If you are using an x64 OS, go into the Device Manager and select View > Show hidden devices in the menu. Try to find, under Other devices (or possibly another section), Android 1.0. If you find it then try to install the x64 drivers. If you can't find it then continue reading.
  6. Power down the phone and boot into fastboot by holding Dial + Power together. fastboot mode should display on the phone. If fastboot is successful, the cmd promt will update and after about 15 seconds the phone will continue to boot up.
    1. On an x64 OS this might fail the first time. The command promt won't update after you've gone through a cycle of entering fastboot mode on the phone. You will need to enter Device Manager and select View > Show hidden devices in the menu. Try to find, under Other devices (or possibly another section), Android 1.0. You can now update the device with the x64 drivers and repeat the previous step.
  7. Power down the phone and boot into recovery mode with Volume Down + Dial + Power held together. You should now be in the Android recovery menu.
  8. Do a Nandroid backup to save your current configuration, in case anything bad happens in the future.
  9. Select Fix packages permissions and hit the Home key when it prompts.
  10. Select Root this device and hit the Home key when it prompts.
  11. Reboot!

Bell Canada APN Settings

If you are on Bell Mobility you will have to add an APN to the phone to get your data connection to work again. Go to Settings > Wireless controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, then Menu > Add APN.

Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none

Useful Information

Changing Hidden Phone Settings
Dial *#*#4636#*#* then click phone information, then ensure network type is set to WCDMA preferred (or WCDMA only if you want to disable roaming). Then search for the network.

External Links