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had rom manager. and clockwork recovery. flashed 2 roms that where workin great. then i flashed another one (some square battery with a bunch of colors!) and when the phone rebooted after i installed the rom, i got a bunch of force closes. so many, that it wont let me even get into my app drawer to recover a backed up rom. so i tryed to boot into recovery, and its the stock recovery! HELP!
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=757761
thats what i was tryin to get. now, FORCE CLOSE, FORCE CLOSE , FORCE FORCE FORCE FOR FO FO FFFFFFFORCE CLOSE
and i made nandroid back ups everystep of the way! but if i cant get into the clockwork recovery to restore. FREAKIN OUT MAN!
djkozdefantastico said:
and i made nandroid back ups everystep of the way! but if i cant get into the clockwork recovery to restore. FREAKIN OUT MAN!
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did you try REINSTALL PACKAGES from standard recovery? assuming you've not deleted or removed CW's update zip this should get you into CW recovery..
tryed that. didnt work. and i haven deleted anything that has to do with the clock work recovery mod
please tell me i dont have to odin my life away =/
djkozdefantastico said:
please tell me i dont have to odin my life away =/
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I've probably Odin'd my phone 50 times by now. It's not so daunting a task.
i dosent seem hard to do. but from what i understand i will lose all my data (apps, contacts, photos, videos) true?
I never lose anything but apps when using odin unless I go full out and start with eugenes group that doesn't brick then stock. If you just flash it to stock that stuff should be safe
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The same thing happened to me awhile back. Did you have usb debugging enabled? Can you access download mode?
i did have debugging on. and i was able to get to download mode. so i just followed steps back to stock thu odin. but all my everything cept my photos and vids got erased. and now im back to jfd. and not able to get ji6 over the air. and for some f-ed reson i cant get my phone to hook up to kies. urg. any advice?
djkozdefantastico said:
i did have debugging on. and i was able to get to download mode. so i just followed steps back to stock thu odin. but all my everything cept my photos and vids got erased. and now im back to jfd. and not able to get ji6 over the air. and for some f-ed reson i cant get my phone to hook up to kies. urg. any advice?
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You can use odin to flash JI6. There is a thread with it in the development section. You do not need the pit file, just load up the .tar and you are good to go.
This is my first time flashing a new ROM. I decided to go with the stock Froyo ROM. And that went pretty smoothly.
I did the Titantium Backup to restore some of the apps I wanted back. However some settings didn't seem to come over, even though I selected to backup app and system settings. Examples included my phone contacts and my WinAmp playlists (songs are still there).
Anyway, that isn't so much the reason for this topic though. I did a Nandroid backup before and decided to do a restore of that backup. I initiated it from the Rom Manager and got into the Clockwork Recovery and saw it restoring. All appeared fine.
But when the phone rebooted, it is now stuck at the "Vibrant" screen. Has been stuck there for 15-20 minutes now.
I've been looking around. Is the problem because I went from 2.2 back to a 2.1 backup?
Hahaha I had that problem a few days ago, just flash back to stock with odin. Best to try a different rom....
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Starting to think the phone might be bricked. Can't get into recovery mode or download mode. Always immediately comes back to the Vibrant screen. Pulled the battery. Didn't help.
Did you try holding down the volume buttons while putting the battery back in? Had a bit of a brick yesterday and that put it straight into download mode without even showing the vibrant logo.
DPCerberusBlaze said:
Did you try holding down the volume buttons while putting the battery back in? Had a bit of a brick yesterday and that put it straight into download mode without even showing the vibrant logo.
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Thank you! That did the trick. I put the stock Froyo back on via Odin now and am back up again. Whew, Christmas is saved! Thanks.
Try Eugene Ginger Clone is pretty face...I'm currently running Team Whiskey Nero Beta 3...noticed a couple bugs nothing major
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Ravynmagi said:
This is my first time flashing a new ROM. I decided to go with the stock Froyo ROM. And that went pretty smoothly.
I did the Titantium Backup to restore some of the apps I wanted back. However some settings didn't seem to come over, even though I selected to backup app and system settings. Examples included my phone contacts and my WinAmp playlists (songs are still there).
Anyway, that isn't so much the reason for this topic though. I did a Nandroid backup before and decided to do a restore of that backup. I initiated it from the Rom Manager and got into the Clockwork Recovery and saw it restoring. All appeared fine.
But when the phone rebooted, it is now stuck at the "Vibrant" screen. Has been stuck there for 15-20 minutes now.
I've been looking around. Is the problem because I went from 2.2 back to a 2.1 backup?
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You were trying to load a 2.1 nandroid restore onto a 2.2 kernal. Nandroid does not restore the kernal so you would have to install one separate from the nandoid if you want to try it again.
in order to restore your nandroid backup you would have to first flash a 2.1 ROM, preferably the one you are restoring from, whenever I am changing versions, 2.2 to 2.1, I always Odin back to JFD and build up from there.
Kernel flashing questions
I have flashed numerous roms but have never flashed just the kernel. Do you flash it just like you would any zip file? Can I use CWM to flash using the flash rom from sd card method? If I decide to not use the kernel I just flashed can I just flash the rom over it(assuming it has its own kernel)? Sorry for all of the questions I have researched it and still do not have a clear enough understanding to try to flash a kernel at this point in time. Any and all help is absolutely appreciated.
tenbeau said:
I have flashed numerous roms but have never flashed just the kernel. Do you flash it just like you would any zip file? Can I use CWM to flash using the flash rom from sd card method? If I decide to not use the kernel I just flashed can I just flash the rom over it(assuming it has its own kernel)? Sorry for all of the questions I have researched it and still do not have a clear enough understanding to try to flash a kernel at this point in time. Any and all help is absolutely appreciated.
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Thanks button right next to the quote >.<
I'm used to the quote being on the left.
Anyway, you can flash just the kernel. Check the Development section. There are some out there (Eugene has a bunch as do others). Depending on how they packaged the kernel, you would either flash with CWM or through Odin. The different ROMs typically come with the kernel, so you could just flash a 2.1 ROM and then nandroid back to what you had, or flash just the kernel, then nandroid.
My vibrant running a rooted froyo started to act up today after it wouldnt play my mp3 files, saying how its the incorrect format or something. So after it said that for every song i restarted the phone. I get past the phone boot screen and i even get to see the bar up top that i could usually slide down but the rest is black, i hold the power button as if im going to shut it off and the power menu comes up and anything i do freezes the device. The bottom soft touch keys are turning on but seem to have no effect on anything the phone does. Im also getting these weird vibrations out of it every so often.
I got into recovery, tried deleting the caches, still nothing so i formatted the system partition since it gave me an error every time i tried to restore it. now its stuck at the vibrant screen.
Help please
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My vibrant running a rooted froyo started to act up today after it wouldnt play my mp3 files, saying how its the incorrect format or something. So after it said that for every song i restarted the phone. I get past the phone boot screen and i even get to see the bar up top that i could usually slide down but the rest is black, i hold the power button as if im going to shut it off and the power menu comes up and anything i do freezes the device. The bottom soft touch keys are turning on but seem to have no effect on anything the phone does. Im also getting these weird vibrations out of it every so often.
I got into recovery, tried deleting the caches, still nothing so i formatted the system partition since it gave me an error every time i tried to restore it. now its stuck at the vibrant screen.
Help please
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Flash Another Rom...Readd Instructions So You Make Sure You Doing It Correct...Or Just Try This Out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737
Ive tried that, and now im able to get into recovery, i restored my latest back up and a previous back out from months ago, either way its stuck on the boot screen, the one where the S is glowing purple/blue or whatever and it doesnt go past that.
What now?
ngbmameman said:
Ive tried that, and now im able to get into recovery, i restored my latest back up and a previous back out from months ago, either way its stuck on the boot screen, the one where the S is glowing purple/blue or whatever and it doesnt go past that.
What now?
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well if you restored the rom and it dont pass the first screen you should install a kernel such as dead horse, dragon, overstock...and it should work because ive had that before
Easiest way is to Odin to stock...you are trying to run the wrong kernal on whatever rom you are using...they are incompatible
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now i lost my clockwork recovery screen, when i press install update.zip it says that there is no such file. Il try stock now.
Back to stock now, working fine. I think i lost all my data though, i cant seem to find clockwork on the internal SD. Any way its still there?
ngbmameman said:
Back to stock now, working fine. I think i lost all my data though, i cant seem to find clockwork on the internal SD. Any way its still there?
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ok brother so now reroot the phone and flash anything again... just read instructions and make sure its for vibrants
If bet you installed a non voodoo kernel over a voodoo one and it wiped your internal SD card....you news to toto the vibrant Bible and get the update.zip, move it to your internal SD...then reboot into recovery, then reinstall packages might have to hit reinstall packages twice...then you can flash whatever rom u want
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Its working now, just need to update to froyo now. I guess next time i should get titanium back up as well as clockwork recovery. Off to start over again.
Thanks guys
If You Want To Flash A Different Rom There Is No Need To UpGrade To 2.2... But You Can Do It Anywas...
would i just put the rom into internal sd and hit install update?
ngbmameman said:
would i just put the rom into internal sd and hit install update?
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if you want to install the stock 2.2 you just put it in the internal sd card and flash it...but also you can use a program from samsung called kies mini....
Im trying to flash stock froyo(KA6) with root deodexed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
ngbmameman said:
Im trying to flash stock froyo(KA6) with root deodexed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
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ook in that case just place it into the internal SD Card And flash it using Cwm Recovery
bosina said:
ook in that case just place it into the internal SD Card And flash it using Cwm Recovery
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Make sure you choose install zip from SD card...then pick your zip file
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Its installed, everything is good so far except for loss of data
ngbmameman said:
Its installed, everything is good so far except for loss of data
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ook Friend... Anythin ? Just Hmu Ill Help With all I can
ngbmameman said:
Its installed, everything is good so far except for loss of data
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Remember Don't forget to use titanium backup
Ive already downloaded it and backed up
I was trying out CM7 nightlies but the bugs were overwhelming, and when I tried to restore my previous ROM through Clockworkmod it couldn't find the boot image. I rebooted and have been stuck on the Vibrant/Samsung startup screen ever since. Can anyone help?
Ur just gonna have to pull the battery and odin back to stock. Then root and flash cm 7 but dont forget to wipe
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I agree. What was the ROM you tried to restore? was it a 2.3 gingerbread ROM as well as CM7? or was it a 2.2 ROM that you tried to restore while still running 2.3 CM7?
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I was trying out CM7 nightlies but the bugs were overwhelming, and when I tried to restore my previous ROM through Clockworkmod it couldn't find the boot image. I rebooted and have been stuck on the Vibrant/Samsung startup screen ever since. Can anyone help?
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CM uses a different file system from other ROMs (MTD/yaffs2) which means your old ROM's kernel won' t be able to read the file systems on the phone. You need to Odin back to stock with a re-partition, re-root, re-install clockwork and re-flash.
There a sticky on how to use Odin, and how to get into download mode here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Search for "HOW DO I USE ODIN?!?!?!?!"
no harm no foul!
as soon as i saw the word 'kernel' here i knew what i'd done. i did try restoring back to gingerclone 2.2 while still running cm7. wah wah. but no harm, it was my girlfriend's phone and she's already back from tmo with a brand new galaxy s 4g. thanks for the replies fellas
Hello all, I want to install Clockworkmod on my Samsung Vibrant T959 so I can install a custom ICS ROM. I ran into some problems along the way. I can not seem to install CWM correctly. I had the phone under Froyo 2.2, kernel version 2.6.32.9, and build number froyo.uvkb5. After flashing the recovery by ROM Manager, I would still be stuck at the stock recovery. I have the correct files to download:update.zip. After clicking on "reinstall packages", the recovery said "replacing stock recovery with Clockworkmod recovery". The problem is that after that message, the phone restarts into the stock recovery. I tried it 4 times in a row, but I'm still stuck at the stock recovery. The system keeps saying that it will replace the stock recovery with the CWM recovery, but that did not happen with me. I would keep getting the same message when I click on "re install package". What am I missing that does not allow me to do this? Thanks all.
Are you on 2.1 eclair or 2.2 froyo?
I'm pretty sure you need to be on 2.1 but don't quote me.
Also, I believe there is an issue with the newer versions of ROM manager, recovery mismatch. (Again don't quote)
I haven't had to mess with that stuff in a long time. Either way I'm posting a link that will help you along. If you have any more questions just shoot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
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Thanks for the reply. Like I said in my last post, I am running at Froyo 2.2. I already bricked my phone for failing to downgrade to 2.1. I already rooted my phone, my problem is that I could not install CWM correctly by the stock rom. After the message states that it is replacing the stock rom, my phone goes back to stock with no changes.
woodrube has some great guides, I use the update.zip method, rom manager didnt like my phone, post if you still have problems and Ill give you more accurate directions on guides.This is probably heresy, but i never could get rom manager, even pro to do what I wanted,and Im sure it was me.
Your positive you dont have a 4g?
Sugartibbs said:
woodrube has some great guides, I use the update.zip method, rom manager didnt like my phone, post if you still have problems and Ill give you more accurate directions on guides.This is probably heresy, but i never could get rom manager, even pro to do what I wanted,and Im sure it was me.
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You do not understand, I am having the problem that CWM could not install properly. When I chose "install packages" the steps went by and ended with "Replacing stock recovery with CWM recovery". Usually, that would jump straight into CWM recovery after it's installed. That did not happen to me, After installation, my phone restarted and booted back into stock recovery. I tried installing again but I always go back to stock recovery and not Clockworkmod recovery as I planned.
Ive never seen that error message, I know its frustrating, but the t959v 4g comes loaded with Froyo 2.2,the a 2.1 eclair odin will brick it.Just trying to help.
Go back to 2.1, uninstall ROM manager, use the update zip in the guide link I posted.
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In the link I sent is the AIO toolbox download. There is a guide how to use it in this link. The DL links are dead in this one so get from previous.
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IIRC the update.zip method does not work in Stock 2.2 because of the 2e and 3e recovery mismatch. If you to go to 2.1 Eclair, then you can use the update.zip method and then flash your ROM of choice after that. If you decide to stay on 2.2, you'll have to get the 3e method. It is in the Development section, so you'll just have to search 3e and it should come right up.
All this is provided you have a T959 (3g) and not a T959v (4g). Sorry but lately there have been many 4g users flashing our ROMs and then freaking out.
You can also find a bunch of files in my Repo thread stickied in the Dev section.
samsgun357 said:
Go back to 2.1, uninstall ROM manager, use the update zip in the guide link I posted.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Maybe you'll get it now.
Good luck.
@Woody, thanks buddy.
I linked your repo thread in my previous post.
Edit: well the link isn't in my posts, must not have sent??? But here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31279153
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The first thing you need to do after obtaining root is flash a kernel. You can't install a rom from re-install packages. That has to be done in a custom recovery, which is built into the kernel. Easiest way to do that is download a kernel and flash it with sgs kernel flasher. I would suggest immortality kernel. After that you can go into the custom recovery and flash your rom of choice.
nfkod said:
The first thing you need to do after obtaining root is flash a kernel. You can't install a rom from re-install packages. That has to be done in a custom recovery, which is built into the kernel. Easiest way to do that is download a kernel and flash it with sgs kernel flasher. I would suggest immortality kernel. After that you can go into the custom recovery and flash your rom of choice.
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^^ this is not true.
I had a issues with my apps doing the same thing. I had to get busy box and install a older ver 19.2. It corrected the issue. Updating superuser caused my headache
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naturallight said:
I had a issues with my apps doing the same thing. I had to get busy box and install a older ver 19.2. It corrected the issue. Updating superuser caused my headache
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I have no idea what you are talking about?????
Paranoid, sitting in a deep sweat...
If you have the proper xda version of update zip on your sd...,, theres no need for a kernel flash.
I have the same exact issue as the original poster. 2.2 froyo and all. I even replaced my stock 3e recovery with the modded one, but I get the same issue. Says its flashing CW recovery but it always reboots and comes back with the stock recovery. What exactly are we doing wrong?
Follow steps in this guide, update.zip b is probably best but you need to Odin back to stock first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
Alright so I managed to get CWM on my 2.2 Stock Vibrant and even got it permanently. What I did was download SGS Kernel Flasher and install it. Then I went the Samsung Vibrant Kernel Bible and found the stock kernel with Voodoo lagfix included that matched my phone (because the kernel has CWM built in) downloaded it, and placed it on the root of my card. Launched the app, backed up my current kernel and then flashed the new one. Everything went smooth and then my phone rebooted and was stuck on the Vibrant screen for 20 minutes. I was pretty sure I messed my phone up. Also it was talking to me which I didn't realize at first, because I was expecting my phone to be talking to me! Finally made out what it said and it said something along the lines of not enough space on the partition, closing... It was hard to understand because it was in a robotic voice. It eventually rebooted and loaded up like normal. Checked the about phone but saw nothing different. So I decided to reboot to recovery just to check and sure enough, CWM 2.5.1.3 comes up, and comes up every time Finally, now to figure out what to do to get on a jellybean ROM
When I say Odin to stock that's 2.1 eclair. Voodoo lagfix will cause issues going to a JB ROM.
You don't need to try and re-invent the wheel.
Odin to stock 2.1 eclair JFD.
Put ROM on sdcard
Go to recovery, install update.zip from guide I linked.
Wipe and flash ROM.
It can't get much easier. I am not trying to come off as a ****, only to help you, and avoid future issues.
BTW, I saw your pm, I can't reply because it keeps crashing the app. If you go in and disable voodoo lagfix you should be able to flash PA without issue. It will take 3 flashes. You only need to wipe before the first flash. Wipe cache, dalvik cache, factory/data and format system in mounts and storage. If you get in a boot loop, pull battery then use button combo back to recovery. GB boots are not required.
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When I say Odin to stock that's 2.1 eclair. Voodoo lagfix will cause issues going to a JB ROM.
You don't need to try and re-invent the wheel.
Odin to stock 2.1 eclair JFD.
Put ROM on sdcard
Go to recovery, install update.zip from guide I linked.
Wipe and flash ROM.
It can't get much easier. I am not trying to come off as a ****, only to help you, and avoid future issues.
BTW, I saw your pm, I can't reply because it keeps crashing the app. If you go in and disable voodoo lagfix you should be able to flash PA without issue. It will take 3 flashes. You only need to wipe before the first flash. Wipe cache, dalvik cache, factory/data and format system in mounts and storage. If you get in a boot loop, pull battery then use button combo back to recovery. GB boots are not required.
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QFT. Just yesterday I ran into the same problem as reported by the OP and a few others. I HAD to downgrade to 2.1 via JFD Odin. Then flash the update.zip. I then just downloaded ROM Manager to get CWM working. However, I did see in some instructions that sometimes even though you know you have CWM installed, it will still default to stock recover. I simply applied the update.zip again and it eventually fixed itself. Not sure what that was about, but I did see it in some instructions, and I experienced it as well.
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the first thing you need to do after obtaining root is flash a kernel. You can't install a rom from re-install packages. That has to be done in a custom recovery, which is built into the kernel. Easiest way to do that is download a kernel and flash it with sgs kernel flasher. I would suggest immortality kernel. After that you can go into the custom recovery and flash your rom of choice.
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great help dude.i fixed finaly."""""thanks"""""