Old Android phones are really neat. They still have a decent amount of computing power and a multitude of neat hardware (sensors, cameras, WiFi connectivity and Bluetooth all in one). But with so much bloatware and carrier restriction, these devices are almost useless. A great way to get around this is to put an entirely new Android ROM onto the device. This blog outlines my adventures in trying to root the Verizon edition Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S SCH-I500) so you can do it too. Heads up, I probably made it harder than it needs to be.