Categories: Mobile

Root Samsung Galaxy S I9000

To root your Galaxy S I9000 all you need is a data cable to connect it to a computer. Computer should be connected to internet as well.

Preliminary Steps

  1. Enable USB debugging on your device. Go to

Applications -> Development- > USB debugging

  1. Battery must be charged more than 70%. In case of battery failure you may end up bricking your device.
  2. Turn off antivirus and firewall softwares on computer and your device.

Rooting Process

    1. Download Value Pack XXJW4 Rooting Package and extract into a folder.
    2. Find Odin in the extracted folder (folder extracted in step 1)
    3. Reboot your device into download mode. Do this by pressing;

    Volume Down Key, Center Key and the Power Key simultaneously

    1. Connect device to computer and let Odin find the firmware version of your device.
    2. If the status bar turns yellow, you are ready to root your device.

    Note:

    • Ensure than drivers for your device are installed on your PC
    • If not, than download them from Samsung’s website.
    • Enable KIES option. Do this by;

    Settings -> Wireless & Network- > USB Settings

     

    1. Choose PDA button in the Odin software and select XXJW4_Root_AA file from the extracted directory (extracted directory created in step 1)
    2. Now click the start button and wait for few second until Odin roots your device.
    3. After the rooting process in finished, first disconnect than reconnect your device with computer.
    4. Find RUNME application from the extracted folder and run it. After it finishes reboot your device. Congrats your device is rooted.
Sponsored
Fatima Rizwan

I cover startups and entrepreneurs for TechJuice. Email: fatima@techjuice.pk.

Share
Published by
Fatima Rizwan

Recent Posts

Pakistani-Led Disrupt.com Unveils $100 Million Investment to Support Emerging Tech Ventures

UAE-based venture builder Disrupt.com has announced a $100 million investment commitment aimed at supporting early-stage…

7 hours ago

Instagram Reels Glitch Exposed Users to Violent Content, Now Resolved

Meta has fixed a glitch that caused violent and graphic videos to appear in Instagram…

8 hours ago

Senate Committee Calls for Improved Motorway Internet Services and Telecom Reforms

Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, under the leadership of Senator Palwasha…

8 hours ago

ABHI and TPL Corp Relaunch FINCA Under the New Identity of ABHI Microfinance Bank

ABHI, in collaboration with TPL Corp Limited, has officially rebranded FINCA Microfinance Bank as ABHI…

10 hours ago

Islamabad Schools to Receive 8,000 Chromebooks as Part of Tech Integration Initiative

Islamabad: The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards equipping government schools…

11 hours ago

Sindh Government Launches ‘Pink Scooter Scheme’ to Empower Female Commuters

Karachi: The Sindh government has launched a scheme to provide free "pink scooters" to women…

12 hours ago