Why so many hard bricks lately? - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is anyone else noticing a trend of true hard bricks the past few days?
Seems like a bunch of people are bricking their phones, even when following directions correctly. Also seems like no 3-button combo or USB JIG is bringing them into download mode.
Scary.
Anyone find anything in common in these hard bricks?

SamsungVibrant said:
Anyone find anything in common in these hard bricks?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Gingerbread ports.

ya noticed that, but some people it happend on 2.2

Its a conspiracy :0
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Alex530 said:
Its a conspiracy :0
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well thats one conspiracy I don't want to be involved with. No hard bricks for my phone please.

Its people not knowing how to flash backwards between firmware versions porperly (I.E. from 2.2>2.1, 2.3>2.1, 2.3>2.2)

TopShelf10 said:
Its people not knowing how to flash backwards between firmware versions porperly (I.E. from 2.2>2.1, 2.3>2.1, 2.3>2.2)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, when labeled as experimental, means don't flash it unless you know exactly what you are doing. It seems too many people flash first, then learn later when they're panicked cause they messed something up. Please, read first, flash later, not the other way around.
Ginger Clone's of the World Unite! Via the XDA App

TopShelf10 said:
Its people not knowing how to flash backwards between firmware versions porperly (I.E. from 2.2>2.1, 2.3>2.1, 2.3>2.2)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what is the right way?
Whenever I want to go from one 2.2 to another 2.2, I first Odin down to JFD 2.1, then flash whatever new 2.2 I want, making sure never to install a 2.1 on top of a 2.2 kernel or visa versa.

SamsungVibrant said:
So what is the right way?
Whenever I want to go from one 2.2 to another 2.2, I first Odin down to JFD 2.1, then flash whatever new 2.2 I want, making sure never to install a 2.1 on top of a 2.2 kernel or visa versa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You only have to use odin when trying revert back to older version of the os (2.3>2.2>2.1) , as long as its the same version,flashing shouldnt be a problem, its the idiots not reading, then freak when the break there phone
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

SamsungVibrant said:
So what is the right way?
Whenever I want to go from one 2.2 to another 2.2, I first Odin down to JFD 2.1, then flash whatever new 2.2 I want, making sure never to install a 2.1 on top of a 2.2 kernel or visa versa.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats the way to do it....so let me rephrase.............people dont read how to revert before screaming "BRICK! HELP!" in the dev section

Related

what is flash lite good for?

nothing?
this one is gibberish- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Lite
this was a dud- http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=what+is+adobe+flash+lite+good+for?\&qscrl=1
this was my last attempt- http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=adobe+flash+lite+compatible+websites&qscrl=1
....which rendered this result- http://androidforums.com/htc-incred...eo-music-sites-compatible-flash-lite-4-a.html
....which sounded promising but was yet another dead end
i dont know how else to word the search, so here i am starting yet another thread, sorry, im starting to realize waiting for froyo may end up being a huge waste of time, and i dont know if or how to flash an unofficial froyo on my stock vibrant so im trying to figure out what adobe flash lite's use is if it has any use at all...
DMaverick50 said:
nothing?
this one is gibberish- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash_Lite
this was a dud- http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=what+is+adobe+flash+lite+good+for?\&qscrl=1
this was my last attempt- http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=adobe+flash+lite+compatible+websites&qscrl=1
....which rendered this result- http://androidforums.com/htc-incred...eo-music-sites-compatible-flash-lite-4-a.html
....which sounded promising but was yet another dead end
i dont know how else to word the search, so here i am starting yet another thread, sorry, im starting to realize waiting for froyo may end up being a huge waste of time, and i dont know if or how to flash an unofficial froyo on my stock vibrant so im trying to figure out what adobe flash lite's use is if it has any use at all...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I came across something in development about 10.1 flash player being useable on 2.1 eclair but I'm not sure if it was stock or on a custom rom.you should check in dwvelopment
Still flashing
willsnews said:
I think I came across something in development about 10.1 flash player being useable on 2.1 eclair but I'm not sure if it was stock or on a custom rom.you should check in dwvelopment
Still flashing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok thanks, ive always understood full flash to require resources not available in 2.1 but ill look around, cant hurt. I guess you havent come across any particular websites with which flash lite worked?
DMaverick50 said:
ok thanks, ive always understood full flash to require resources not available in 2.1 but ill look around, cant hurt. I guess you havent come across any particular websites with which flash lite worked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Um some do but really just some porn sites and I think homestarruner works but other than that you should just try the sites you want to see I mean realistically some of them gotta work
Still flashing
You should try one of the new Froyo 2.2 leaked not official ROM.
Flash 10.1 is so much better than the piece of S*** Flash lite that came with our phone. Besides website like Hulu that specificially blocks viewing from Android phones everything else work wonderfully.
willsnews said:
I think I came across something in development about 10.1 flash player being useable on 2.1 eclair but I'm not sure if it was stock or on a custom rom.you should check in dwvelopment
Still flashing
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There was a rumor that the flash apk from the sprint evo 4g would work on our phones. And it did install just fine, but did nothing more than flash lite for some users while others reported that they were unable to view flash at all after installing.
I installed it and for me it was the same as flash lite.
The only known working full flash.is on froyo im afraid.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Flashing from Nero v3 to v5 HELP

So I flashed nero v3 a few days ago. How would I go about flashing to v5. Would I have to odin back to stock then go to v5 or can I just flash straight from v3.
newageoutlaw said:
So I flashed nero v3 a few days ago. How would I go about flashing to v5. Would I have to odin back to stock then go to v5 or can I just flash straight from v3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I never odin back and have never had issues. You can just flash over it. If there are a lot of bugs you can flash or odin back to stock and then flash the new Rom. Just be sure to disable voodoo if you go back to stock. Also, make sure any time you flash a new Rom to let it sit for 10 min then reboot to eliminate bugs and smooth it out. Hope this helps.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
DCrozier28 said:
I never odin back and have never had issues. You can just flash over it. If there are a lot of bugs you can flash or odin back to stock and then flash the new Rom. Just be sure to disable voodoo if you go back to stock. Also, make sure any time you flash a new Rom to let it sit for 10 min then reboot to eliminate bugs and smooth it out. Hope this helps.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 except for the never Odin back part. Not that DCrozier28 is wrong but I always do it. The developers will usually tell you if it's necessary or not. For the most part dev to dev is pretty safe but for instance V5 was written purely based on KA5 so it might have some bugs flashing over V3 which was designed before KA5 was released.
To some Odin is an unnecessary step to me it's more peace of mind and an extra 5 minutes.
I have also found I have WAY more success to on the letting the ROM sit after 1st boot then reboot. Some roms and phones don't immediately load and situate everything, a good 10-15 minutes then reboot ensures everything is where it needs to be before you start loading stuff back up.
I had this same question, glad I found this post.
Also whats the best way to backup sms? I am just assuming use titanium and then restore once the new rom is there?
One thing I missed about my Touch Pro 2 was microsoft my phone. It was a easy backup and sync. I am still fairly new to android but there has got to be something similar.
tecjunkie said:
I had this same question, glad I found this post.
Also whats the best way to backup sms? I am just assuming use titanium and then restore once the new rom is there?
One thing I missed about my Touch Pro 2 was microsoft my phone. It was a easy backup and sync. I am still fairly new to android but there has got to be something similar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have never used titanium but there is a free app in the marketplace called SMS backup and it had always worked for me. Hope this helps...
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
tecjunkie said:
I had this same question, glad I found this post.
Also whats the best way to backup sms? I am just assuming use titanium and then restore once the new rom is there?
One thing I missed about my Touch Pro 2 was microsoft my phone. It was a easy backup and sync. I am still fairly new to android but there has got to be something similar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i use Go SMS app and it has an option to backup all your current sms in xml format which can be restored.
If it wipes every thing is there really a need to odin?
I never have and haven't had an issue.
Sent from my SGS Vibrant
ender0506 said:
I have never used titanium but there is a free app in the marketplace called SMS backup and it had always worked for me. Hope this helps...
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
which sms backup do you use? I see so many.
tissimo said:
If it wipes every thing is there really a need to odin?
I never have and haven't had an issue.
Sent from my SGS Vibrant
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Like post above it could be Rom specific. Some debate may say to odin to stock but they will probably list it. I have flashed different roms over another with out ever odin to stock and never had an issue. Or at least issues that really bothered. Seems like its all about personal experience and opinion/preference.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
tecjunkie said:
which sms backup do you use? I see so many.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used the one from michele valentini
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
newageoutlaw said:
So I flashed nero v3 a few days ago. How would I go about flashing to v5. Would I have to odin back to stock then go to v5 or can I just flash straight from v3.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hmmm. maybe start by reading the first post in the nero v5 thread. you know where it has the download link for nero v5 and tells you how to flash it....
tissimo said:
If it wipes every thing is there really a need to odin?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no, but logic has never stopped people from being redundant before....
blizzard1017 said:
+1 except for the never Odin back part. Not that DCrozier28 is wrong but I always do it. The developers will usually tell you if it's necessary or not. For the most part dev to dev is pretty safe but for instance V5 was written purely based on KA5 so it might have some bugs flashing over V3 which was designed before KA5 was released.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'm sorry, but that's not a good reason. sure, v3 (jl5) was written before ka5 was released, but you know what else was? jfd and ji6. the rom wipes, so it doesn't matter what the previous version was.
funeralthirst said:
i'm sorry, but that's not a good reason. sure, v3 (jl5) was written before ka5 was released, but you know what else was? jfd and ji6. the rom wipes, so it doesn't matter what the previous version was.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's been stated it's a matter of personal preference and opinion unless the developer states otherwise. I personally don't mind taking 5 extra minutes to do the to make sure everything is wiped. The above was just one of hundreds of reasons, I can pick another. I have also PERSONALLY flashed ROM over ROM and had issues. If you have not then you are the almighty among us and I worship thee and will build a golden shrine in your honor.
Every single ROM posted has a disclaimer about it messing up your phone. So in allll due respect to the truly talented developers; these ROM are consistently not perfect ports of official releases and cannot be confirmed as a perfect flash overs once they hit the masses.
My SUGGESTION to a nooby(no disrespect just a fact) person that wold even ask this question is to YES Odin back and start fresh. "Why?" because it will keep the forum cleaner since there will be less room for error and extra, "I flashed V5 over V3 and now I am in a boot loop" or "is my phone screwed???" threads...
blizzard1017 said:
It's been stated it's a matter of personal preference and opinion unless the developer states otherwise. I personally don't mind taking 5 extra minutes to do the to make sure everything is wiped. The above was just one of hundreds of reasons, I can pick another. I have also PERSONALLY flashed ROM over ROM and had issues. If you have not then you are the almighty among us and I worship thee and will build a golden shrine in your honor.
Every single ROM posted has a disclaimer about it messing up your phone. So in allll due respect to the truly talented developers; these ROM are consistently not perfect ports of official releases and cannot be confirmed as a perfect flash overs once they hit the masses.
My SUGGESTION to a nooby(no disrespect just a fact) person that wold even ask this question is to YES Odin back and start fresh. "Why?" because it will keep the forum cleaner since there will be less room for error and extra, "I flashed V5 over V3 and now I am in a boot loop" or "is my phone screwed???" threads...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
every rom has a disclaimer so if you mess up your phone you realize it's not their fault (i.e. you probably did something wrong). it's not because they think their roms are going to break people's phones. the exception being oc kernels that explicitly say (and is obviously typically ignored) not all phones can handle the oc.
you can enjoy wasting your time using odin, but just because you probably messed something up flashing between roms, doesn't mean everyone should follow your silly odin ritual. as you have pretty much summed up, you have no real reason or evidence why someone should odin between roms.
again, all vibrant roms wipe, so odin 'back to stock' will do nothing for you. if someone can't be bothered to read the instructions on flashing a rom (i.e. disable all lagfixes), then they either shouldn't be flashing their phone, or may actually learn from their mistake.
Moved of: Samsung Vibrant > Vibrant Android Development
To: Samsung Vibrant > Vibrant Q&A
Please put your questions to: Vibrant Q&A
funeralthirst said:
every rom has a disclaimer so if you mess up your phone you realize it's not their fault (i.e. you probably did something wrong). it's not because they think their roms are going to break people's phones. the exception being oc kernels that explicitly say (and is obviously typically ignored) not all phones can handle the oc.
you can enjoy wasting your time using odin, but just because you probably messed something up flashing between roms, doesn't mean everyone should follow your silly odin ritual. as you have pretty much summed up, you have no real reason or evidence why someone should odin between roms.
again, all vibrant roms wipe, so odin 'back to stock' will do nothing for you. if someone can't be bothered to read the instructions on flashing a rom (i.e. disable all lagfixes), then they either shouldn't be flashing their phone, or may actually learn from their mistake.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Riiggghhttt good talk chief, must do it again sometime...............
blizzard1017 said:
Riiggghhttt good talk chief, must do it again sometime...............
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
awwww. how cute. you can't explain why you do something so you try to play it off with sarcasm.
lol...
but seriously, all jack assery aside, what exactly is it you think odining back to jfd does for you that formatting /data and /system don't?
No, u don't need to do anything, tw's said that if u go from nero to nero, you can, just flash right over it.
U don't even need to disable voodoo.
Also, listen to funeral, he knows more than that, blizzard guy
funeralthirst said:
awwww. how cute. you can't explain why you do something so you try to play it off with sarcasm.
lol...
but seriously, all jack assery aside, what exactly is it you think odining back to jfd does for you that formatting /data and /system don't?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Theres nothing wrong with going odin to stock re-root then flash a rom. It may be a comfort level with some people. TO EACH HIS OWN! Don't be butthurt because someone doesnt do it YOUR way.

[REQ] ED01 modem odin

there seems too be some complete odins' to get you back to something resembling completely stock but I was actually not wanting the kernel and stock rom as I have changed several things since updating and rerooting so I was hoping that some one would have the odin for the modem/baseband only for ED01, mine is acting up but all else is well and so my phone will at least appear stock to the naked eye....if I need to take it to get worked on etc for minor junk..so if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great!!
It isn't currently possible to get it. If we get a leak of it then maybe... but that is doubtful as it has been released.
We need a full ED01 Odin package to get the modem, or someone that has access to it. There isn't any method that is known to dump a modem from a phone.
Unless you can dump all of /dev/block/ and post it for us to examine.
iwasaperson said:
Unless you can dump all of /dev/block/ and post it for us to examine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you attempt to dump it using dd, you get a small file that isn't anything close to being the full modem. There are a few other partitions that will do the same thing. That method has already been tried.
I was under the impression that EC01 WAS ED01 with the D changed to a C and the buildprop and everything masked to protect the leaker.. I updated to ED01 anyway... But idk anything.
Whitepaint said:
I was under the impression that EC01 WAS ED01 with the D changed to a C and the buildprop and everything masked to protect the leaker.. I updated to ED01 anyway... But idk anything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah that was my take on it also. But who knows these guys gotta protect their ninjas.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
It seems that ED01 modem is different than EC01. I had missed calls issue with EC01 and EB01 modems but ED01 is working flawlessly for me so far and I'm on it since day one. Maybe it's too soon to be sure but I hope I won't have to go back to EA28 modem.
Lol I think we all want the ED01 modem.bin.
Can't we flash a modem with Heimdall and monitor where it goes (tap into the USB connection)?
iwasaperson said:
Can't we flash a modem with Heimdall and monitor where it goes (tap into the USB connection)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Heimdall is open-source, I wrote it
Where the modem goes isn't up to the flashing protocol. It's up to the secondary bootloader, you'd have to reverse engineer it.
Benjamin Dobell said:
Heimdall is open-source, I wrote it
Where the modem goes isn't up to the flashing protocol. It's up to the secondary bootloader, you'd have to reverse engineer it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's why I didn't say Odin...
Someone should leak the source for sbl then. Only someone who REALLY doesn't want their job.
iwasaperson said:
That's why I didn't say Odin...
Someone should leak the source for sbl then. Only someone who REALLY doesn't want their job.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They might as well get us the RIL code while they're at it, go big AND go home
All of the suggestions in this thread (sans reverse enginering sbl), have been tried.
We have most of the modems we do now due to my leaks.
Nobody wants to give me ED01 modem though.
Maybe, just maybe, I wont be lazy one of these day, install IDA and see what I can find in the sbl.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
imnuts said:
They might as well get us the RIL code while they're at it, go big AND go home
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mean the hacked together cupcake RIL?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Wont' there be a release of then new Community ROM in ODIN form..although the info on the new ROM does not state that it contains a new modem..at this moment at least
have to use Odin to go from EB01 to ED01???
currently running SC 2.9.2 EB01 , themed... its been a while since Ive flashed a ROM because Im running a pretty legit kernel,fast good battery life, but my question is do i have to us Odin to get the ED01 onto my phone before I flash the new community ROM? or like always can I just put it on the SD card and flash from there, of course after doing all the wipes and what not. Curious because I run on a mac which makes using Odin to do things a royal pain in my ass.
Thanks in Advance!
cheers
You can run the comm rom using the eb01 modem you already use. No need to Odin.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
Thanks for the clarification!

Can I flash back Froyo after upgrade to Gingerbread?

I'm tired of all the issues with battery and want to downgrade back to 2.2. Is it safe to do from Gingerbread which I have right now?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408
It's a sticky. Don't reply to this topic, let it die.
logswithmoss said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408
It's a sticky. Don't reply to this topic, let it die.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is just tells that it's impossible to do with SBF flash. Can this be done via CWM flash instead?
Which GB did you upgrade with? Leaked OTA, Kenneth Penn's, official OTA, etc?
Beamed from WinBorg 4G via XDA Premium
CaelanT said:
Which GB did you upgrade with? Leaked OTA, Kenneth Penn's, official OTA, etc?
Beamed from WinBorg 4G via XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have unlocked bootloader and on Kenneth's Gingerbread ROM.
artisticcheese said:
I have unlocked bootloader and on Kenneth's Gingerbread ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have not done anything wrong thus far. Which is to say, you haven't burnt a fuse by going to 2.3.4. OTA. As of now, you're capable of reverting back to 1.8.3. without any issues.
mpalatsi said:
You have not done anything wrong thus far. Which is to say, you haven't burnt a fuse by going to 2.3.4. OTA. As of now, you're capable of reverting back to 1.8.3. without any issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Question is what would be the correct procedure for that.
artisticcheese said:
Question is what would be the correct procedure for that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm assuming you know how to flash? If so, here is the link to all available firmwares:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
After reading your post again, I realize you probably don't know how to flash...
Go to our wiki (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Atrix_4G) and get RSD Lite (search it if you don't see it)
That's the tool you'll use to flash the firmware you pick out from the first link I gave you.
mpalatsi said:
I'm assuming you know how to flash? If so, here is the link to all available firmwares:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
After reading your post again, I realize you probably don't know how to flash...
Go to our wiki (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Atrix_4G) and get RSD Lite (search it if you don't see it)
That's the tool you'll use to flash the firmware you pick out from the first link I gave you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. So I don't risk bricking my phone like others did if I flash one of those ROMs you mentioned with RSD lite?
artisticcheese said:
Thanks. So I don't risk bricking my phone like others did if I flash one of those ROMs you mentioned with RSD lite?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not at all, from what I understand... you've not updated with the OTA Update. In which chase you're safe from "the point of no return"
waiting for the brick in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..............
If you attempt to flash any froyo sbf that doesnt contain pudding pre-applied, and only after you've unlocked, you might as well throw your phone in the toilet.
Sent from my MB860
hoodlikegaza said:
waiting for the brick in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..............
If you attempt to flash any froyo sbf that doesnt contain pudding pre-applied, and only after you've unlocked, you might as well throw your phone in the toilet.
Sent from my MB860
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you read the post on Kenneth's thread then you would know that ANY Over The Air, OTA, update would result in a hard brick. If you flash Kenneths ROM, Which this guy did, then it is safe to use RSDLite.
I would recommend pointing him in the appropriate direction rather then saying "waiting for the brick" since you do display knowledge of knowing what to do.
From kenneths thread about Hard Bricks!
How can I avoid this Brick?
You can avoid bricking your device by not flashing any over-the-air updates to Android 2.3.4. Instead, try flashing the 2.3.4 zip over here. Or, flash the pure stock images from here.
So is it safe or not to downgrade ROM? Say, can I just download GingerBlur (http://briefmobile.com/gingerblur-rom-for-atrix-4g) and install it using CWM with no repricussions?
I never updated any OTA updates and right now on unlocked bootloaders and Kenn's Gingerbread
Ok, Since everyone rather comment on how not to do it but not point you in the right direction then I will give you the link to a place that is a safe alternative for you.
But first I want to ask you if you tried to flash any other ROM like "Ninja v0.4.5" by samcripp or "Alien" by kenneth? The Alien ROM has the battery fix with it so it is safe and battery life lasts awhile. When I say awhile I mean I did not charge my phone two days and dropped to 30% in a 48 hour period. There is a script by Juggernaut that you can flash to any ROM that fixes the battery spike issue.
But if you rather go backwards to FroYo then here is a link with directions to flash, a new method, Fruit cakes! it's a safe alternative and you flash it through CWM never using RSD ever again. Fruit cakes
If you have any questions I would either ask here or ask on the Fruitcake thread.
HAPPY FLASHING!!!!
A
Thanks. That worked. I'm now on Froyo but still having battery issues. Problem is that Fruitcakes does not contain radio image and I'm still on GB radio. How do I downgrade radio? I don't beleive there is CWM packages for that. If I find radio.img for Froyo can I downgrade it safely via RSD or fastboot without possibility of bricking my phone?
If you have any questions I would either ask here or ask on the Fruitcake thread.
HAPPY FLASHING!!!![/QUOTE]
Well I did some searching and I can only find two threads that are relatively close to a radio on FroYo.. Only difference between our stock ATT and these two are international/tweaked radios.
Tweaked ATT radio
French modded radio
ClearFire said:
Well I did some searching and I can only find two threads that are relatively close to a radio on FroYo.. Only difference between our stock ATT and these two are international/tweaked radios.
Tweaked ATT radio
French modded radio
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is SBF file, do I risk bricking my phone if I flash it?
That, is a VERY good question.
I would PM Kennethpenn and ask him about something like that. Wish I knew the answer to that.
artisticcheese said:
This is SBF file, do I risk bricking my phone if I flash it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can always hard brick your phone when you're in RSD; loss of connection between phone & PC, power outage, anything that disrupts the process = (more or less 100% of the cases) hard brick
Vangelis13 said:
You can always hard brick your phone when you're in RSD; loss of connection between phone & PC, power outage, anything that disrupts the process = (more or less 100% of the cases) hard brick
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And for that very reason I try to not SBF my phone unless there's no other way. CWM and fastboot work perfectly fine. Besides that, my main PC is a desktop.
Loss of power = brick. That's why I only use RSD off of laptop.

Flashing a rom from stock 2.1 eclair

Ok just got a vibrant from a friend at work and it was stuck with a phone to pc icon, think he uplugged it while trying to update it, anyway I put it in download mode and used odin to flash it back to stock 2.1 eclair, rooted it and put recovery on it. My question is can I flash a ics rom right from 2.1 or is there a step I need to do in between, dont have experience with flashing roms on this phone, I dont want to get stuck in a bootloop and start all over.
rob1216 said:
Ok just got a vibrant from a friend at work and it was stuck with a phone to pc icon, think he uplugged it while trying to update it, anyway I put it in download mode and used odin to flash it back to stock 2.1 eclair, rooted it and put recovery on it. My question is can I flash a ics rom right from 2.1 or is there a step I need to do in between, dont have experience with flashing roms on this phone, I dont want to get stuck in a bootloop and start all over.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Woodrube has a guide up (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464423), and there are a few other threads on it.
Quick synopsis is to flash the Gingerbread bootloaders, ensure voodoo is disabled (shouldn't be there from what you've said you've done) but read through the guide. It's a lot easier than it used to be, but since you're significantly changing the filesystem it's better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks for the nod Kaiser.
Rob, if you have any questions, please ask. Best not to have a borked phone.
kaiser_bun said:
Woodrube has a guide up....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1, Listen to Woody's advice in his guide, he's smart, he's my hero! :victory:
Thanks guys especially woodrub your guides really helped out, I installed the gingerbread
bootloaders, then cm7 which was tricky at first cause it was bootlooping but your guide told me it was normal to just reflash in blue recovery, then I flashed ics passion Rom, all is running great thanks again
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
Not Knockin It, Not Knocking It at all....
but Passion is a little outdated. There's more up to date options out there, CM9, SlimICS, (ahem) ICZen, all more up to date and running off android 4.0.4, passion is on 4.0.3, there were a lot of source patches from google, bugfixes, in 4.0.4.
At any rate, glad you got 'er up without issue.
Br1cK'd said:
Not Knockin It, Not Knocking It at all....
but Passion is a little outdated. There's more up to date options out there, CM9, SlimICS, (ahem) ICZen, all more up to date and running off android 4.0.4, passion is on 4.0.3, there were a lot of source patches from google, bugfixes, in 4.0.4.
At any rate, glad you got 'er up without issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cool thanks I'll check those out, I just flashed passion to get an ice Rom booted didn't really research, I'm reading up on them now
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
rob1216 said:
cool thanks I'll check those out, I just flashed passion to get an ice Rom booted didn't really research, I'm reading up on them now
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really give a look at ICZen. I'm sure if you read enough around here you'll find that most people default to that when they aren't trying a new release.
Also keep in mind that kernels play a big role in the performance of ICS ROMs; a whole lot more than they did with Froyo, in my opinion. Devil and Sub-Zero are probably the best ones out from my experience.

Categories

Resources