I have a SGS2 GT-9100M (Bell canada) Used on Telus.
I used the root guide from here http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...lock-root-bell-galaxy-s2-step-step-guide.html step by step.
I then installed both titanium premium and rom manager premium. I tried to back up using rom manager but it gave me the "Failed to verify whole-file signature" error.
For whatever reason, I forgot about the backup and proceeded to attempt to load the 115 daily CM7 build from CWM and got the same error i got when attempting backup. Now this is where I should have stopped.....BUT I then decided to load 115 through the recovery menu, so I had to get the .zip onto the phone by dropping debug mode which worked fine but got me into a boot loop and I didn't reinitialize debug mode
After reading around it said to flash twice and this should fix it. I flashed it over 9000 times (4), but to my dismay it was still stuck in loop.
So I found this Video on the boot loop sticky. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVwiiSStuSQ and attempted to flash the Stock rom from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
But it hangs about 1/3 of the way through. I unplug it and it says "encountered an error during firmware update, please connect to kies and use the emergency recovery" or something like that. Well ok so that did nothing either, kies cannot help me unless the firmware update failed IN kies.
I'm not an expert at this stuff but I'm also not brand new and know I could have done something stupid here without realizing it.
I CAN get to download mode and flash the stock kernel and the CF kernel to get back CWM recovery mode in blue but the stock bell rom will NOT complete. IF anyone has any clue that will help me figure this out I will be beyond thankful.
ps: I also tried flashing the stable CM7 release but this did not help.
The worst part about this is that I have to use my milestone again. ~_~
Have you tried one of intratechs Frankenstein Roms, it may help.
Any idea where I can find the appropriate one?
Yajirobe said:
Any idea where I can find the appropriate one?
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Here you`ll see the downloadlink http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695 for Bell
Link http://www.multiupload.com/WHKOJ8A5FG
GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND. USE IT AND YOU WILL FIND!
Well that worked! Dude, you rock.
Now I just need to root again. lol
Hey so, im getting really mad at my phone atm. Ive been trying to add a room to the phone after i rooted it using Odin.
version 2.3.5, the phone IS rooted, i can use clock work mod, change files with root explorer. etc
Here is my problem, when i try to backup my phone using ClockWorkMod Recovery, i get ''failed to verify whole-file signature'' Ive been googling my problem now and read ****loads of posts about it.. I also get this error trying to room Cyanogen
I got Android Recovery e3 or something, i tryed to add a edited version with Root explorer, didnt work.
Im trying to add galaxys2 / nightly by Cyanogen version 7.1..
So what can i do to remove this ''failed to verify whole-file signature''
Downgrade to e2? And how do i do it..? if thats the case
Im a complete noob, i had the phone for like 1 week, and i really want a custom room...
You're using stock recovery, not CWM recovery.
So e3 is stock recovery? How can i then get CWM recovery? I download it, flashed etc, but i still got the same e3 when i reboot my phone
flash a custom kernel with cwm integrated (eg spedmod/hardcores/cf root)
So uhm, im checking this link out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
And i should download one of the files, i got no clue what files i should download. And should i just add the pdf file into Odin?
Because when i followed this guide on Youtube, i only needed to download a pdf file and click start.. Thats prob my problem? I should have uploaded a bootloader aswell? (assuming bootloader = bios/android recovery)
Can u guys help me picking the file on that site, i have no clue what to download -.-
My Phone says, I9100xxiki4
The one under says [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.Xwki8
For starters, wrong device thread!
Read this, and then read it some more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
We could tell you how to do it, but it's best to understand what you're doing. Everything you need to know is in the link above.
Please read the sticky guide to rooting it will have link to chainfire thread follow instructions.. its far more simple than reads.
At the moment you still have stock kernel and no recovery due to this.
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offff, im trying to read up and everything. But this isnt so easy for a guy coming from a Iphone to android.. ive rooted my phone using a guide on youtube.. The Phone is rooted, i used a file that was completely the same as i got just that it was rooted instead of stock... Guess i have to read a little more
You will likely run into issues if you try to flash CM7 from a CF-Root kernel from what *I've heard*.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176411
What I'd do:
-run CF Root for a while; get to know the phone and what it can/can't do,
-back up your efs folder before you start flashing ROMs or other kernels,
-when you decide it's time for CM7 flash a Siyah kernel via CWM recovery,
-then flash CM7 paying particular attention to the instructions in the link.
So i think i got it now, or. Cyanogen mod 7 loops in the startup -.-..
What i did before is that i used odin, i should have just restarted my phone there.
Not going into Clockwork thingy and flash it, when i did that the phone just went back to e3.. Now i restarted the phone and got more options (cwm.based recovery v5.0.2.7)
1 Update
Trying to sort this out -.- I prob just went full retarded with my phone.. I had Cyanogen version 7.1 on my sd card, tryed to update it. And didnt work, just loooppping..
Can someone plz help me, i got so many dumb problems from just rooting my phone...
2 Update
Now its just stuck on the startup screen, ive been messing around and stuff in the cwm. How can i undo this, atm i just want my phone back to normal. And work from scratch -.- And how come i couldnt update the Cyanogen from sdcard........ --.--
Clean phone
Download Odin and relevant stock rom for your phone .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
boot to cwm recovery
Mounts and storage format cache data system and sdcard ,
Remove and replace battery go to download mode flash stock rom via Odin .
Root via .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Im such a noob, how do i clean the phone?
Im really sorry for wasting your time with my noobness, i though when i finally got cwm recovery thingy to work i could finally install my cyanogen mod... But then something failed, i booted the phone, and it got stuck on the screen. Now only samsung galaxy s2 thingy shows. And nothing else happends.... Geeeeeeeeeez i shouldnt have messed around without knowing what to do, and i would have saved u guys some time...
update, The triangle is gone and everything. Im back to e3 but my phone just wont boot... I dont get it... sigh
update 2, Can u help me finding my stock kernel ? Maybe im just ****ing up with something there?
Did you read the install instructions from the CM7 nightlies thread I linked you to?
Did you try to flash to CM7 from a CF Root kernel? (many/most aren't successful flashing CM7 from a CF Root kernel)
Did you flash it twice? (must flash it twice upon first install)
Your best bet now is to follow the directions that JJEgan linked you to to at least get your phone up and running again on stock firmware. Take it one step at a time and save any more modding for another day.
Ninja Edit: you got a free "thanks" from me by accident. Paypal me $5 and we'll call it even.
I dont get it, why wont it load when i loaded in my stock kernel... After i wiped and everything using e3.. Man this is sooooooo annoying...
And mudferret i would if i had my card here. trust me i would pay $1000 if i got this **** to work, this is frustrating
sucks to be a noob
Im prob spamming something on this site with my edits and posts.
My kernels have been on 40 mb, because i picked the Stock Kernel, now i picked 'Nordic' Lets see if this works. This file is on 272 mb
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Got it working now!!!
Think im gonna put my superskills away for a while untill i read up and understand how this works! Thanks alot for helping me out <3
Glad you're sorted out. Take your time, no rush to mod. Good luck.
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i have a atrix and cannot for the life of me get the following rom to load. [ROM] CM7 Mod ICS FINAL I have followed several different installation instructions but after loading the main file, the google updates, and fixes, have i been able to reboot. It just hangs at the screen that says unlocked.
I have used rsd lite to reload the latest stock file and the phone returns to its normal unrooted self.
What could i be doing incorrectly.
If anyone knows or has a FOOLproof method for installing this rom any help would be appreciated.
I never used to have any trouble changing roms on my TILT phone.
I have tried for several days to get this to work. any expertise would be most appreciated.
So you unlocked your bootloader and you are using the latest cwm recovery?
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first off, thanks for replying.
I beleive i am using the current of both.
just in case i am not could you tell me the most current boot unlocker and where what and how on the cdm recovery. i must be doing something a little wrong in these 2 areas, everything else seems very straight forward.
mgoforth said:
first off, thanks for replying.
I beleive i am using the current of both.
just in case i am not could you tell me the most current boot unlocker and where what and how on the cdm recovery. i must be doing something a little wrong in these 2 areas, everything else seems very straight forward.
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Well if you have "unlocked" when you start up your phone your bootloader is unlocked. If that's the case then go ahead and download "Rom manager" from the market and flash it from there.
I am experienced with rooting and unlocking and all that jazz but rules dictate i have to ask questions here. I recently unlocked and rooted my Droid DNA. I am trying to install the Super Charged Hatka Rom to the phone. i follow the instructions done to the letter but for some reason during the install im getting a symlinks status 7 error. I have tried another rom and continue getting the same error. I dont know why i continue getting these errors because i am positive i did everything right during the unlocking and rooting process. I have been working at this for roughly around 6 to 7 hours and did not sleep at all last night. I realy need some help here and it will be much appreciated because i need sleep.
What recovery do you have installed?
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First i was on TWRP then i tried on CWM and now im back on TWRP
It almost always has to do with recovery ... did you wipe your System partition before flashing ? That maybe something to try BUT NOTE IF YOU CANNOT FLASH ANY ROM THEN YOU WOULD HAVE A NON-WORKING PHONE unless you do a stock RUU or find a custom ROM which actually flashes through
Actually i re locked the phone after a couple of tries last night to get a rom in. I eventually said screw it and wanted to go back to stock. i downloaded the ruu and i keep getting error on that as well sooooooooo, it looks like i'm stuck in limbo here
P.s sorry i took so long to respond. i passed out.....
Been trying to go back to stock for some time now but the ruu keeps coming up with errors. its error 132 signature error and its telling em to get the right ruu. pretty sure i got the right one since everyone has been using this one to return their phones to stock. need assistance please
It may be from wrong region or carrier branded one
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Hello.
I have a Motorola Atrix that is not working and I have no clue about the history of the phone. I have no idea how it was messed up, or what was done to the phone.
Currently I see a screen with the M logo on it and the word unlock in the top left corner. I have seen many other people with this phone have had this same issue. I tried doing the common tip of wiping data and cache but nothing worked.
Can anyone help me out here. I dont care what the phone looks like I simply need it to turn on without a hitch and be able to navigate the menus. I could go completely stock and be thrilled. My only problem is that I am a complete beginner and cant figure out what to do or where to find current files. I have done a lot of searching here and a lot of the links seem to be broken, probably because this is an older phone...
Thanks anyone in advance!
PS: Im trying to fix this to turn into ATT for a credit towards a new phone, anyone who helps me solve the problem gets a free meal!
xda_bob said:
Hello.
I have a Motorola Atrix that is not working and I have no clue about the history of the phone. I have no idea how it was messed up, or what was done to the phone.
Currently I see a screen with the M logo on it and the word unlock in the top left corner. I have seen many other people with this phone have had this same issue. I tried doing the common tip of wiping data and cache but nothing worked.
Can anyone help me out here. I dont care what the phone looks like I simply need it to turn on without a hitch and be able to navigate the menus. I could go completely stock and be thrilled. My only problem is that I am a complete beginner and cant figure out what to do or where to find current files. I have done a lot of searching here and a lot of the links seem to be broken, probably because this is an older phone...
Thanks anyone in advance!
PS: Im trying to fix this to turn into ATT for a credit towards a new phone, anyone who helps me solve the problem gets a free meal!
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Try flashing the 4.5.141 (2.3.6) SBF file via RSD for a full stock experience. This makes the phone "forget" that its unlocked (the unlock at the top left disappears). If you want to keep it unlocked, flash a fruitcake via CWM.
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palmbeach05 said:
Try flashing the 4.5.141 (2.3.6) SBF file via RSD for a full stock experience. This makes the phone "forget" that its unlocked (the unlock at the top left disappears). If you want to keep it unlocked, flash a fruitcake via CWM.
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Where can I find the 2.3.6 file? The ones I have found here are all broken links thus far.. I cant find the most current list I suppose.
xda_bob said:
Where can I find the 2.3.6 file? The ones I have found here are all broken links thus far.. I cant find the most current list I suppose.
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Here's the post that gives you 4.5.145 (2.3.6). It returns the phone to stock and unlocked, but gets rid of the recovery. You'll need to dig through your system partition to delete the file that forces the stock recovery to show up before flashing a new recovery.
Warning : This may brick your phone . I am not responsible for damaged devices.
OTA IS ONLY FOR AT&T
Here is the OTA update zip
CAUTION!!!!
Some users reported bricks
failed to boot 1
http://db.tt/ATldH97n
And 38P Radio Rom (pulled from ota)
http://db.tt/AkQHXIc8
I dont prefer to flash ota
And the fruitcake
All credits goes to NYG-SBXLII
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED DEVICES ONLY
BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING
DONT FORGET TO WIPE USER DATA
Download here http://www.mediafire.com/?yofp249u4bcc26m
Also, here's another way to do it. Either method will work. The method below tells you where the recovery file i mentioned earlier is in the system partition.
I have made a cwm flashable zip for anyone that would like to test the new build. It includes kerrnel, system and webtop. I have tested this on my device and seems to work fine. However i will not be responsable for any bricked devices. flash at your own risk.
i have rooted this build with an older method so su binarys may need to be updated
also you will need to have a way to reflash your recovery there is a recovery-from-boot.p file in /system that will overwrite recovery with a stock one on every boot. it should be a very easy fix just find the file in /system and delete it reflash whatever recovery you like and the problem should be solved (sorry i just didnt have time to fix this)
For non AT&T users if you would like to try this build you can probably use the ramfix or one of faux123's kernnel. I can not tests this so i have no idea if it will work
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED DEVICES ONLY
BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING
DONT FORGET TO WIPE USER DATA
Download here
http://www.mediafire.com/?yofp249u4bcc26m
If 4.5.145 isn't what you want, try this link for other versions/carriers
www.das8nt.com/downloads
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