Root Any way to get Samsung USB Mobile Phone Drivers to work on Linux???

[swisser]

I tried using wine but it gets stuck halfway during the installation and one knows a workaround besides that and virtualbox cuz i only run Slitaz Cooking(Linux) any help would b appreciated im tryin to run Odin 2 finish rooting my phone Odin runs fine but my phone is not being detected by odin but i rooted it fine with One-Click Root for Samsung galaxy prevail

 

[swisser]

Has any1 tried on Linux?

 

[new optimus]

Far as I have heard you can not use odin for the prevail on linux.
I dont think its even possible through wine.

 

[PoorBoy52760]

Far as I have heard you can not use odin for the prevail on linux.
I dont think its even possible through wine.

there is a program for linux that is similar to ODIN i will see if i can find it again on XDA and get back to you.

Ok Update the Program is called Heimdall and can be found here http://www.glassechidna.com.au/

 

[Necrotoxin]

there is a program for linux that is similar to ODIN i will see if i can find it again on XDA and get back to you.

Ok Update the Program is called Heimdall and can be found here http://www.glassechidna.com.au/

Yep, as for the usb drivers you could try to use ndiswrapper worth the windows drivers though I've never had much luck using ndiswrapper.

 

[swisser]

thx guy i will try both now

 

[swisser]

ok so does heimdall support prevail and if so how 2 root it with gb ota/cwm?

 

[kolosus]

If all you're looking for is root then you do not need windows or drivers.

Download the appropriate file from http://androidforums.com/galaxy-pre...oot-samsung-prevail-replenish-shabbyfied.html

Unzip into a folder on your computer. Plug in the phone. Since you're using linux I'm going to assume you know your way about some command line. Don't worry. Its not really that hard.

From the command line browse to the unzipped folder. Read the contents of the directory (ls). Make sure the file Linux-Mac.sh is executable. If it isn't make it executable (chmod +x file). Run the file ( ./Linux-Mac.sh)

Follow the prompts and your Prevail will be rooted by the end of the procedure.

If you're looking for a full flashing+cwm etc. I'd suggest you get hold of a windows machine as I've never tried Heimdall or you could install VirtualBox and try it from there. Most people who own a computer have a legit license to xp laying about.

Good luck. Keep us posted if you use VirtualBox or Heimdall so we can let others know how it goes.