Detailed guide on rooting the Galaxy S

[JSG10]

Because Vista is a pain in the ass? Lol

[TheLuckys]

True, true... :P
But with a bit of experimenting (Compatibility modes) it might work.

[Sibben]

I did it on Vista Enterprise 64-bit so it is possible.

[cubicjack]

I just bought a Galaxy S and it came with the JF7 firmware. Does the firmware version matter? Would I be able to root the phone using this method?

[obie]

Firmware shouldnt matter.

Did the root today (Galaxy S on Orange UK) and worked perfectly

Thanks for the guide

[CMN]

I feel like I know the answer for my question, but just to be on a safe side: Does this root operation work on the Captivate? Thank you.

[soraxd]

it should work. you got the captivate? can i ask you, are you able to install other firmwares on it? im just wondering, cause i was considering getting one, but wanted to know if i can install JG5, or any of the other firmwares on it

[CMN]

I got the Captivate with AT&T. I haven't tried with firmware yet, but my understanding since it blocks any attempt to install anything but AndroidMarket soft - the firmware might face the same. Btw, the phone works well, although I am concerned about its battery - it gets warm too fast during usage and the battery barely stands a day (12-14 hours). I will keep you posted as soon as I root it. Thanks much for your respond.

[_Connartist]

I was trying to root my phone via your instructions. When I tried to do it though my pc I could not access any of the storage/folders on my phone, and my pc was only showing it as a F: drive that I couldn't actually open. Then I decided to root it directly through my phone. I got the update.zip and put it in the right place according to your directions, then when I got to the system recovery page I selected reinstall packages because my screen was not showing the option you listed. I then encountered this message (E: Error in /sdcard/update.zip Install Aborted). I apologize for the small book, but I wanted to make sure you knew my process so it would be easy to hopefully find what I was doing wrong. You know its bad when you cant even make the newb instructions work for you :P
Thanks in advance!

_Connartist

[scribblesvurt]

Hello,

I successfully rooted using this method but now need to return my phone! How do I Un-rooted it so it is just like the original?

Thanks.