I know this is a tired subject (root)

[tnsmileychick]

Since I can't use the phone I don't know if it's rooted or not for sure. When downloading the exe file, I have to choose for rooted or unrooted. I'm thinking use the unrooted?

 

[Codegerm]

you can do the rooted one. that way you will be already rooted. The restore one will wipe user data so any apps you have downloaded you would have to download again and pics on the phone's internal memory would be gone too. the no data one doesn't, but if you have issues with apps you may need to do the restore.

 

[tnsmileychick]

Sounds like you have managed to mess up your phone. Okay now to fix. First download and install kies if you haven't already (this will install the Samsung drivers) Now download the GC01 one click install from here
[ROM][ODIN][TAR]SPH-D710BST GC01 (GC01 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Root/Stock)

You want to download the exe file and and depending on how messed up you might want to do the restore one which will also wipe data.

Do not run Kies, and now run the exe to extract the installer then run the installer. Now put your phone in download mode, and then connect the phone to the pc via the usb cable (use the pc;s usb 2.0 port and not the 3.0 one if you have one). wait for the installer to light up a comport, and when it does, click the start on the installer. Follow the instructions in this order..

Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's powering up and the Sprint logo is gone and the phone seems fine again. You have no idea how happy I am that I don't have to shell out more money...

 

[tnsmileychick]

I didn't do the rooted version though. Is it okay if I go back and use that to get root access? Or is it too late?

 

[Codegerm]

You can flash the rooted version again if you want. Keep the files handy in case you ever want to do it again, then just follow the steps..

 

[tnsmileychick]

thanks

 

[tnsmileychick]

Hey guys. Just wanted to let ya know I'm all set now. And rooted! YAY! Thanks for everyone's help and support.

 

[Codegerm]

Glad you have your phone up and going. If you want to have a custom recovery to make nandroid backups or flash in mods in the future, then check here:

[KERNEL][JB][SOURCE][BST] GC01 + Agat's Recovery

This is a kernel for GC01 that is packaged with a custom recovery (a CWM type). With this phone the recovery has to be packaged with the kernel.

I also recommend Mobile Odin Pro (available from the play store). It makes installing the tar file for the kernel very easy.

 

[tnsmileychick]

Thank you kindly. I'll do that.