[Q] Rooting Help - Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm trying to install CWM for the first time using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948722
And when I get to this part:
7: When your phone boots..
- Enable USB file copying from the drop-down menu
- Copy the update.zip file from the CWM zip to the root of your SD card (the shared drive of your phone)
I can't go any further because there's no zip file attached to the post, even though the post states there is.
Can someone point me in the right direction of where I can find the update.zip file to flash in samsung recovery? Thanks.

Just to add some additional info, when I tried to do it straight from ROM Manager I get a signature verification failed error, and the install is aborted.

You can't do it by a zip, you have to download superuser.zip to your SD card, then Odin in cwr. Boot into certain, install superuser.zip make sure signature verification is off. Good to go. If you need the files go to fascinate general, my post, unbrick your fascinate, its towards the bottom in an edit.
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DaleV said:
You can't do it by a zip, you have to download superuser.zip to your SD card, then Odin in cwr. Boot into certain, install superuser.zip make sure signature verification is off. Good to go. If you need the files go to fascinate general, my post, unbrick your fascinate, its towards the bottom in an edit.
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Hi. Thanks for the help.
I don't understand what you mean by "Boot into certain". Could you clarify? Or someone else? Thanks guys. (I'm the OP's friend that's helping him root).

Asterdroid said:
Hi. Thanks for the help.
I don't understand what you mean by "Boot into certain". Could you clarify? Or someone else? Thanks guys. (I'm the OP's friend that's helping him root).
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Stupid auto correct!! boot into Clockwork...LOL

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[Q] E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip-Samsung Vibrant

Hey everybody,
I apologize in advance if this post is a duplicate but I have tried searching for a solution and still lost. Here is what I did: I used the Odin to restore stock rom, then re-rooted using the one click method, then downloaded a rom from theunlockr.com, then used rommanger to install it. My rom has gave me no problems but now when I try to reboot into recovery to install something else(Like the 2.3 keyboard or a lagfix) i get this error:
E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(No such file or directory)
Installation aborted
Can someone please help me? Thank you, BTW I have a Samsung Vibrant running axura-froyo-rom
I had the same problem too.
When I put update.zip at the root directory of internal memory... once I restart the phone (not get into the recovery mode), this file is missing / dissapear. So... I always got this message too :
E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(No such file or directory)
Installation aborted
anybody can help us pleaseeeeee
I got my phone to factory settings using odin then i rerooted my phone and flashed the same custom rom back on and it worked. Try reflashing your phone, backup first, might work.
CarlosCruz15 said:
I got my phone to factory settings using odin then i rerooted my phone and flashed the same custom rom back on and it worked. Try reflashing your phone, backup first, might work.
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thanks for reply.
how to use factory setting using odin ? tick the "re-partition" box ?
can you explain to us step by step please ?
I'm so frustated
Did you guys delete the update.zip after rooting?
If you do not see
sdcard/update.zip using a file manager, download the update.zip from my noob guide, move it to internal memory and then try to flash CWR.
Also, look in the bottom of the noob guide (last few posts) for a solution to a RECENT issue with CWR... I assume whatever Koush did in the last update is causing this problem? BUT, there is a fix posted by another XDA user... just a matte of downloading the file and putting it in the right place.
mikomikos said:
thanks for reply.
how to use factory setting using odin ? tick the "re-partition" box ?
can you explain to us step by step please ?
I'm so frustated
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check out this link...its what i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
listen to s15's post....he knows what he is talking about. i followed his noob guide in his sticky and everythign worked perfectly! his vids are also very helpful. one thing i have found that works a lot as well is if you download ROM Manager from the market and then click on "fix permissions"... don't know if this would help in this situation but i have had that fix weird stuff.
s15274n said:
Did you guys delete the update.zip after rooting?
If you do not see
sdcard/update.zip using a file manager, download the update.zip from my noob guide, move it to internal memory and then try to flash CWR.
Also, look in the bottom of the noob guide (last few posts) for a solution to a RECENT issue with CWR... I assume whatever Koush did in the last update is causing this problem? BUT, there is a fix posted by another XDA user... just a matte of downloading the file and putting it in the right place.
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yeah this, the update.zip is ESSENTIAL for your phone to run the clockwork recovery, it stores all the things needed, and when you click "reinstall packages" your system goes in update.zip and looks for what to boot up and finds CWR and boots that so you see that screen.
Don't delete it if you did.
i have tried numerous times to root,but cant seem to get update.zip file in right place,can anyone help? thanks. challenged noob!!
Rayn1328 said:
i have tried numerous times to root,but cant seem to get update.zip file in right place,can anyone help? thanks. challenged noob!!
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When you usb into your phone it needs to be in the initial area of your sdcard.
You might have a bad update.zip file. Two things, verify the md5(if possible) from where you got it and check the properties and make sure it's not names update.zip.zip. The later is very common.
Try this method too btw, when I Odin back to stock I always use this one to root again. Follow the 'Automated Method' area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786877
you will need these drivers AND set your phone to debugging mode (settings/applications/development check USB debugging).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929
hey all,
Newbie here trying to flash a ROM, i am running into this same error, i have tried everything here and i have one question (might be a stupid question) but my root sd folder is called SD/, not SDCard/ ...is this a path error?
Please note it file must be in the internal card, not the SD card.
This step drove me nuts.
"2. Copy the update.zip (and the ROM) to the INTERNAL SD (not the external SD Card). sdcard/ " (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732458)
i ran into the same problem...how do i get from 3e to CWR?
here's what's shown in my vibrant directory: Android, DCIM, external_sd, LOST.DIR
i dont have an internal sd (the card) so it's not shown?
the path i got error on: /mnt/internal_sd/update.zip
1. when i tried to "reinstall packages" i keep getting the error that the update.zip file cant be found. should i create a folder for it or something? i think it's a matter of pathing but i cant find out the right place to put the file...(to get from 3e to CWR)
2. i see people suggesting boot with odin or sth like that...does that solve my problem and how do i do that?
janthe6th said:
i ran into the same problem...how do i get from 3e to CWR?
here's what's shown in my vibrant directory: Android, DCIM, external_sd, LOST.DIR
i dont have an internal sd (the card) so it's not shown?
the path i got error on: /mnt/internal_sd/update.zip
1. when i tried to "reinstall packages" i keep getting the error that the update.zip file cant be found. should i create a folder for it or something? i think it's a matter of pathing but i cant find out the right place to put the file...(to get from 3e to CWR)
2. i see people suggesting boot with odin or sth like that...does that solve my problem and how do i do that?
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You definitely have an internal sd card. Use Astro file manager or something similar and put update.zip on the root of internal sd card, meaning not in a folder. It should look like sdcard/update.zip. If you are having the 3e mismatch recovery issue read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
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i go to the link that you linked and ran the script. then i download the update.zip file at the noob guide with a slimbean 4.2.2 rom and addons. this time i would just put it in the root folder (technically not in any folder). when i try to reinstall packages, the screen shows that it is "replacing stock recovery with clock work recovery"... but then it would go back to the 3e.
so...i guess putting the files in the root folder is correct. but someone it still wont let me get tot CWR...
janthe6th said:
i go to the link that you linked and ran the script. then i download the update.zip file at the noob guide with a slimbean 4.2.2 rom and addons. this time i would just put it in the root folder (technically not in any folder). when i try to reinstall packages, the screen shows that it is "replacing stock recovery with clock work recovery"... but then it would go back to the 3e.
so...i guess putting the files in the root folder is correct. but someone it still wont let me get tot CWR...
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You have to reinstall packages twice for it to work properly. It is normal to not work the first time, just reinstall packages again and you should be good to go. If you keep having issues you should just flash back to stock 2.1 with Odin and go from there.
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Root JL5 AND INSTALL nero v

Now I have stock JL5 froyo rom. But I wanna install nero v rom. But when I try to root my vibrant always ended with error. Please send me step by step guide
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didnt want to make another post because it has to deal with nero v.5
im on nero v.3 and would like to go on nero v.5
just want to make sure, but when im in recovery, do a nandroid backup, then update from sd card. when i choose the nero-5-voodoo option, i get this:
E:Cant Open /sdcard/nero-5-voodoo.zip
(bad)
installation aborted.
now i had that message when i unrooted and updated to v.3 but cant remember what step im doing to update to v.5
do i have to change it to update.zip? rename it and not put .zip?
Any help would be much appreciated. PM's would be better.
Thanks!
steveruv said:
didnt want to make another post because it has to deal with nero v.5
im on nero v.3 and would like to go on nero v.5
just want to make sure, but when im in recovery, do a nandroid backup, then update from sd card. when i choose the nero-5-voodoo option, i get this:
E:Cant Open /sdcard/nero-5-voodoo.zip
(bad)
installation aborted.
now i had that message when i unrooted and updated to v.3 but cant remember what step im doing to update to v.5
do i have to change it to update.zip? rename it and not put .zip?
Any help would be much appreciated. PM's would be better.
Thanks!
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1. if any doubts of a corrupted file, re-download the nero-5 file
2. place the nero-5 file (no need to rename) on your /sdcard directory
3. go to ROM Manager, select Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and select Vibrant
4. select Install ROM from SD card and point to the nero-5 file
5. Ok out and let it reboot and do its thing. If it's not executing automatically, you may have to select Reinstall Packages in Recovery Mode.
ghamer said:
Now I have stock JL5 froyo rom. But I wanna install nero v rom. But when I try to root my vibrant always ended with error. Please send me step by step guide
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You need to provide more info on the error if you want more people to assist you.
in any case, everything is in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
xxxman999 said:
1. if any doubts of a corrupted file, re-download the nero-5 file
2. place the nero-5 file (no need to rename) on your /sdcard directory
3. go to ROM Manager, select Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and select Vibrant
4. select Install ROM from SD card and point to the nero-5 file
5. Ok out and let it reboot and do its thing. If it's not executing automatically, you may have to select Reinstall Packages in Recovery Mode.
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I'm gonna try it out. Is it because Im on a J5 Kernel? If so, should i download the appropriate kernel, install it thru recovery first, then install nero-5?
Thanks for the reply!
steveruv said:
I'm gonna try it out. Is it because Im on a J5 Kernel? If so, should i download the appropriate kernel, install it thru recovery first, then install nero-5?
Thanks for the reply!
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you should be able to flash straight to Nero-5 unless you are getting other errors besides what you mentioned in your original post. Based one what you mentioned, it sounded like you had a corrupted ROM file.

need help samsung vivrant

I do not understand why some one erase my thread please do not erase it because I have a problem whith thise t959. (but if you going to erase my post at least giveme a reason and give me some help please.
please I have thise pro:
Code:
in the screen of my t959 it said the next:
--movi_chec start..!!
checksum confirmation need_check[0]
not need checksum confirmation
--movi_checksum already executed!!...
--movi_checking done!...
update media. please wait
E:can`t mount/dev/block/st110
(invslid argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:can`t mount DBDATA:
copy default media content failed.
and when I reinstall packeges it would said:
Code:
--install from scard...
finding update package...
opening update package...
E:can`t open /scard/update.zip
(no such file or directory)
installation aborted
please can any one helpme???
please if you now haw to solved thise I apreciated you
toolbox is a handy tool for rooting and such
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
What OS are you on?
Did you download the update.zip and move it to the root of your internal sdcard (no folder)?
Doesnt sound like it.
Edit, also your post was not deleted... just in the wrong section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015349
you had posted in the development forums
but as to your problem i have experienced this in the past. i was never able to fix the problem with out using odin or the aio toolbar (nomaraider linked to) to revert to stock. It could be something as simple as you having a bad download resulting in corrupted files. if you wish to use odin there is a mirror for all the odin files you will need in my sig.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737 this is a good place to start for how to use odin
Superoneclick program found by searchin for it here, shortfuse ...z4root, not available in the market no more..use google...
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hey..download odin with .piy and stock rom that have a .tar extension...flash it thru odin
....pda for .tar file...you can check previous thread...odin is your saviour for any incorrect flashing
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neil.garsuta said:
hey..download odin with .piy and stock rom that have a .tar extension...flash it thru odin
....pda for .tar file...you can check previous thread...odin is your saviour for any incorrect flashing
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Reroot after that..use the tools i named...
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I do not have the scard (micro sd) do I need it? if yes what tipe of file do I need? can any one give me one please.
samsung VIVRANT..... lol this is diff section
chepito892 said:
I do not have the scard (micro sd) do I need it? if yes what tipe of file do I need? can any one give me one please.
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no you dont need a external card. it goes on root internal sd card
OP, have you checked the noob guide in my signature? It may really help explain the process, and provide any files needed.
If for whatever reason you still dont understand after reading the noobguide you may also wanna pop over to youtube and check out videos from mobiletechvideos they give a good visual to go along with the the noon guide.
On youtube search mobiletechvideos vibrant and a whole bunch of videos will pop up but first read the noon guide or you likely wont understand fully what is going on in the videos.
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so how do I fix it? can you help me? or do I lost the phone for ever??
we did it thanks to all for your help. in your video number1 where is the is the program of the last step??
excuseme another cuestion: thise proses is for a fullflash?? or is for another thing?? and for a fullflash can you help us because I really need it.
chepito892 said:
we did it thanks to all for your help. in your video number1 where is the is the program of the last step??
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Is this what your looking for?
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyAIUOYufrU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33I-aNCypVM

Need help, trying to install ROM and having issues

So I'm trying to install cyanogen rom on my lg optimus t and did everything i thought i was supposed to. PArtitioned the SD card and created folder 'AAA' where I placed the rom zxip file, per the attached instructions i was following. Wiped appropriate data and even did a backup via system recovery menu. However, when i went to flash the rom via the system recovery menu, I get E:no zip files found. I can't do a NAND restore either. I pretty certain that the zip file is on the sd card in the zip folder but can't get to it for some reason. Any body got any ideas? phone won't reboot either, stuck at the android splash screen.
Here's the instructions I was following //lgp500.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/gingerbread-cyanogenmod7-rc1-rjtchn-installation-guide/
you'll need to add the http prefix since forum policy won't let me post a link as a new user with less than 8 posts. Thanks.
Brice
Sigh. Did you copy the file before you partitioned the card? If yes, then you should have realised that the partitioning process will wipe all data on the sd card. Connect the phone to a computer and copy the zip file again.
yes the last thing i did was to copy the zip file the folder i created after partitioning. the folder was created on the fat32 part of the card. unfortunately, when i toggle the USB mass storage from the recovery menu, the drive doesn't show up on my computer. The phone won't start up now and so I can toggle it through the OS either. Is there some way to get the drive to show up when toggling the USB -MS through the recovery menu?
Possibly there were some errors when copying. If you have a card reader then try connecting the card to the computer through it. Else try partitioning again thorugh recovery, then see if the drive shows on the computer.
so i got the rom flashed and seems to be working but i'm not seeing the notification bar. anybody had this issue with cyanogenmod7-rc1?
Hem as far as getting your PC to recognize your phone when it
Plugged in the USB its prolly do to a lack of phone drivers. Don't know if the would be in the android sdk. Found allmy HTC phone drivers with it. And as far as the status bar h should be able able to change font colors St inthe cyanogenmod options under settings. Hope this helps some
Lord craigus
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for the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15960064#post15960064
Thanks all, I just reflashed the rom wand the notification bar was there and all seems to be working well. Thanks for all the good advice. Once I got a card reader and moved the zip files out of the folder I created and into the root directory of the card the phone saw them fine and was able flash the rom. I'll definitely download those drivers
Step by Step Guide - Help
I have official european gingerbread version 2.3.3
My phone is NOT ROOTED
I want to install CUSTOM ROM CyanogenMod7-RC1-rjtchn.zip
( or any other stable ROM you can suggest with link)
Now please explain me the step by step guide to do this.
THANKS.
specially_foru said:
Now please explain me the step by step guide to do this.
THANKS.
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Kindly read the sticky threads.
specially_foru said:
I have official european gingerbread version 2.3.3
My phone is NOT ROOTED
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If your phone is not rooted, then you can't have any ROM installed.
dr.notor said:
Kindly read the sticky threads.
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Please forgive my dumbness but what is the sticky threads. If possible please give me link. Thanks.
specially_foru said:
Please forgive my dumbness but what is the sticky threads. If possible please give me link. Thanks.
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The sticky thread is the one that is stuck on the top of the forum, with [READ FIRST] in the title.
I would also like to quote something else:
zelendel said:
XDA is not the cool place for idiots to hang out.
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dr.notor said:
The sticky thread is the one that is stuck on the top of the forum, with [READ FIRST] in the title.
I would also like to quote something else:
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I agree that XDA is not for idiots.
BUT I MAY HAVE BORN IDIOT BUT I DON'T WANT TO DIE AS AN IDIOT. THAT'S WHY ALL THESE QUESTIONS
Thanks for reply and helping. Hoping for your guidance in future also

[Q] at&t 2.3.4 rooting

hello
i have an unlocked at&t Atrix.
now i am on 4.5.91 and i unlocked my boot louder.
my question is what is the best way for rooting?
can i root my phone without downloading more than 10-20 mega bites?
thanks
staewreb said:
hello
i have an unlocked at&t Atrix.
now i am on 4.5.91 and i unlocked my boot louder.
my question is what is the best way for rooting?
can i root my phone without downloading more than 10-20 mega bites?
thanks
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If you have installed CWM (which you really should as this is your pathway to all the modding and custom roms).
Then you can flash via CWM this tiny root package.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159572
would you please help me installing CWM?
All you gotta do is download it off the market and let it install.
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staewreb said:
would you please help me installing CWM?
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Do not install the one off the market, it can't wipe data properly, doesn't support external SD card and might have other bugs.
Use the lastest CWM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
Which would be : latest: recovery-en-goapk-0625-2034.zip
Use instructions from here, they are very straightforward:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
The instructions you need start with "INSTALL CWM RECOVERY:"
installing CWM needs root?!
step 3:
3) Use *Root Explorer* or some other file explorer app to navigate to: /system/etc. Look and see if there is a file there named "install_recovery.sh" If it is there, then delete it. If it is not, then you are ok to proceed to the next step
i want CWM to rooting my phone!
staewreb said:
installing CWM needs root?!
step 3:
3) Use *Root Explorer* or some other file explorer app to navigate to: /system/etc. Look and see if there is a file there named "install_recovery.sh" If it is there, then delete it. If it is not, then you are ok to proceed to the next step
i want CWM to rooting my phone!
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For now, you can just navigate to that folder and check if "install_recovery.sh" is there. If it's not there, then you don't need to do this step.
staewreb said:
installing CWM needs root?!
step 3:
3) Use *Root Explorer* or some other file explorer app to navigate to: /system/etc. Look and see if there is a file there named "install_recovery.sh" If it is there, then delete it. If it is not, then you are ok to proceed to the next step
i want CWM to rooting my phone!
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The Root explorer app bypasses non rooted phones. Don't worry I thought the same thing you did. Just buy the app. Its worth it anyways.
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