Hi guys, I have been reading all the threads regarding installing 2.3.5 and I'm very confused. I am new to Android and bought my SGS2 about a month ago.
My phone states the following:
Baseband: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG2-CL342890
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Now what I'm confused about is all these different versions, am I able to flash something that ends in KI3 for example?
Also how do I upgrade using a mac? I have never had to do this, since the phone came this way. I have tried to read the multiple threads here and my head is spinning.
If you guys could help me it would be greatly appreciated. Basically looking for a very dumbed down answer. Sorry if I'm bothering you guys.
BTW: I live in Toronto and would be willing to pay between 30-50 dollars if someone could help me install it. I know it's desperate lol
All rookies and beginners should read this thread first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
MODS: PLEASE MAKE THAT THREAD STICKY. It is not easy for rookies to know where to begin or what to search for!
What you should do, read, read, read. Till you are confident you are not a rookie anymore. Then cross your fingers and flash.
That's what I did.
After reading should I be buying a netbook? Seems like using a mac is limited.
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LouisJB said:
MODS: PLEASE MAKE THAT THREAD STICKY. It is not easy for rookies to know where to begin or what to search for!
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good point
done
Bro, did you figure out how to update to 2.3.5?
If not I just did it myself and i could help you do it
i was on KG2 and i updated to KI3
I didnt figure it out yet. I went out and bought a netbook and am reading and re reading.
The one think I figured out is I have cf root I believe. Since it came rooted. But with the root manager I see a folder labeled cf root. So I assume that is what I have.
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Are you sure your phone is rooted? If you're not 100% sure you can download a root app and see if it asksfor superuser permision, if so then you can rest assured that your phone is rooted.
You can download titanium backup from the market for example.
tomascunill said:
Are you sure your phone is rooted? If you're not 100% sure you can download a root app and see if it asksfor superuser permision, if so then you can rest assured that your phone is rooted.
You can download titanium backup from the market for example.
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The phone is 100% rooted. I am now trying to install a rom and am super confused thats all.
Ok.
FOr flashing the ROM you must be able to go into clockwork recovery and flash the ROM from there. Once you have clockworkmod recovery the rest is a piece of cake.
Do you have clockworkmod (CWM) installed?
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I didn't see before, but you said you have CF-root and so you should (if I'm no mistaken) have CWM installed. The only thing you have to do is this:
-Download the ROM you want to flash and put it somewhere in your internal SD card. It must be a .zip file so don't extract it.
-Power off your phone.
-Enter in recovery mode by clicking volume up + home + power button for a while.
-Do a wipe factory reset
-Do a clear cache partition
-Then select flash from zip file and select the zip file of the ROM. That's all
To navigate in CWM you use the volume up and down buttons, home button to select and power button to go back.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-install-rom-on-galaxy-s2/
The link I gave you is a video of the procedure taken from www.galaxys2root.com.
That's about it.
Important: Before doing doing the wipe I sugest to do a backup, this can be done selecting the backup and restore option in the recovery mode, and is very easy, the backup will take a little more than 1 gb (at least that was for me) so I sugest you have enough space. The backup will be saved in the clockworkmod folder in the nternal SD card (in that folder there will appear a backup foler with your backup).
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough, ask me if you didn't understand.
IMPORTANT: Before doing the wipe verify you are in clockworkmod recovery, this should be writen somewhere up in the screen when you acces recovery mode.
I believe the 2.3.5 rom requires Odin no? If so is it just a plug it in thing
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tomascunill said:
Ok.
FOr flashing the ROM you must be able to go into clockwork recovery and flash the ROM from there. Once you have clockworkmod recovery the rest is a piece of cake.
Do you have clockworkmod (CWM) installed?
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I didn't see before, but you said you have CF-root and so you should (if I'm no mistaken) have CWM installed. The only thing you have to do is this:
-Download the ROM you want to flash and put it somewhere in your internal SD card. It must be a .zip file so don't extract it.
-Power off your phone.
-Enter in recovery mode by clicking volume up + home + power button for a while.
-Do a wipe factory reset
-Do a clear cache partition
-Then select flash from zip file and select the zip file of the ROM. That's all
To navigate in CWM you use the volume up and down buttons, home button to select and power button to go back.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-install-rom-on-galaxy-s2/
The link I gave you is a video of the procedure taken from www.galaxys2root.com.
That's about it.
Important: Before doing doing the wipe I sugest to do a backup, this can be done selecting the backup and restore option in the recovery mode, and is very easy, the backup will take a little more than 1 gb (at least that was for me) so I sugest you have enough space. The backup will be saved in the clockworkmod folder in the nternal SD card (in that folder there will appear a backup foler with your backup).
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough, ask me if you didn't understand.
IMPORTANT: Before doing the wipe verify you are in clockworkmod recovery, this should be writen somewhere up in the screen when you acces recovery mode.
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Thanks a bunch. I was able to flash my first Rom.
Congratz man. I hope you enjoy trying out new ROMs, there a lot of great custom ROMs in this forum, when you yget the need to tried new ones (trust me, you will get the need).
tomascunill said:
Ok.
FOr flashing the ROM you must be able to go into clockwork recovery and flash the ROM from there. Once you have clockworkmod recovery the rest is a piece of cake.
Do you have clockworkmod (CWM) installed?
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I didn't see before, but you said you have CF-root and so you should (if I'm no mistaken) have CWM installed. The only thing you have to do is this:
-Download the ROM you want to flash and put it somewhere in your internal SD card. It must be a .zip file so don't extract it.
-Power off your phone.
-Enter in recovery mode by clicking volume up + home + power button for a while.
-Do a wipe factory reset
-Do a clear cache partition
-Then select flash from zip file and select the zip file of the ROM. That's all
To navigate in CWM you use the volume up and down buttons, home button to select and power button to go back.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-install-rom-on-galaxy-s2/
The link I gave you is a video of the procedure taken from www.galaxys2root.com.
That's about it.
Important: Before doing doing the wipe I sugest to do a backup, this can be done selecting the backup and restore option in the recovery mode, and is very easy, the backup will take a little more than 1 gb (at least that was for me) so I sugest you have enough space. The backup will be saved in the clockworkmod folder in the nternal SD card (in that folder there will appear a backup foler with your backup).
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough, ask me if you didn't understand.
IMPORTANT: Before doing the wipe verify you are in clockworkmod recovery, this should be writen somewhere up in the screen when you acces recovery mode.
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I have tried to follow those instructions but I get
Android system recover (3a) screen appear when I press volume up + home + power button for a while.
Good info by tomascunill! Time to change my first ROM.
Another member loses their romvirginity... welcome aboard guys..
serpicoUK said:
I have tried to follow those instructions but I get
Android system recover (3a) screen appear when I press volume up + home + power button for a while.
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Then you do not have cf-root. It comes with clockwork mod recovery.
Try flashing the cf-root you need with odin.
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My GT 10.1 is rooted but how do I update it to touchwiz? would the update harm my tablet?can someone pls tell me how to get the touchwiz update on a rooted galaxy tab 10.1 without breaking it, thank you
Would like to know as well. Seems like noone knows the answer..
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do you have clockwork recovery installed?
use that to flash the new docrambone rom in the dev forum
krbernier said:
do you have clockwork recovery installed?
use that to flash the new docrambone rom in the dev forum
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thanks, but can you please list out the steps, just don't want to brick my tablet and i'm sure there's a lot of peeps here that would like to know how to complete this update, be our HERO please and thanks.
gtabby said:
thanks, but can you please list out the steps, just don't want to brick my tablet and i'm sure there's a lot of peeps here that would like to know how to complete this update, be our HERO please and thanks.
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Download the rooted stock or deodex version, copy to root of ur tab. Open rom manager, select install rom. After that it's pretty much self explanatory.
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go read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171089
follow the steps to install clockwork recovery
then use it to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198921
krbernier said:
go read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171089
follow the steps to install clockwork recovery
then use it to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198921
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thanks.. i'll read up and try it out..
i assume since it is rooted that you already have clockwork recovery installed.
hold power and vol down to boot into recovery
select wipe cache/factory restore
select install from zip
select the rom i showed you
reboot!
you must put the rom in the root of your tab first
use androzip to move it there
krbernier said:
i assume since it is rooted that you already have clockwork recovery installed.
hold power and vol down to boot into recovery
select wipe cache/factory restore
select install from zip
select the rom i showed you
reboot!
you must put the rom in the root of your tab first
use androzip to move it there
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sorry but still a newbie here and i might get annoying to some peeps here but just very cautious on how this would work. so i'm going to ask question
factory restore - does this mean i'm going a clean up and unrooting my device? from the steps above? is the end product going to have the touchwiz update or is this the touchwiz update with a email sync problem? where does the touchwiz update happen? i didn't see that step above?
lastly.. is there a video i watch to see this in action.
galaxytabhacks.com is a bit slow on updating their video's on how to update a rooted GT 10.1 with touchwiz update...
thank you all for the current post and i'm sure that there are many users here that will appreciate this information.. (for all you do please post and cheer on the peeps that helped us out).
how did you root your device?
if you follow those directions you will have the latest tw rom rooted
krbernier said:
how did you root your device?
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i followed the steps (video) from site link galaxytabhacks.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-hacks/how-to-root-galaxy-tab-10-1-the-easy-way
basically follow those same steps.
boot into clockwork recovery
make a backup
do a wipe/factory reset
install zip from sdcard
select the docrambone rom i linked
install
reboot
you are now on the latest tw rom with root...easy!
krbernier said:
basically follow those same steps.
boot into clockwork recovery
make a backup
do a wipe/factory reset
install zip from sdcard
select the docrambone rom i linked
install
reboot
you are now on the latest tw rom with root...easy!
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almost confident
ok.. so go to clockwork recovery - i know how with that two options (icons by pressing those buttons)
make a backup - don't know how?
factory reset - i'll read up
install zip from sdcard - done it before
install - if i find it i'll select install
reboot - hopefully
so how does the backup work - any steps.. where can i find that option. thanks again for all these information..
in the main clockword recovery menu select back up and restore ...select backup
these are all in the main menu of cwr... dont worry about the wipe/factory restore just select it and do it.....make sure you put the new rom in the root of your tab first. just like you did with the root.zip when you rooted
put the new rom zip in your tab
boot into cwr
make a back up
do a wipe/factory restore
select install from zip
select choose zip
select the rom zip you downloaded and put in the root of your tab
install
reboot
this is from the first link i gave you
Here is the clockwork mod menu
- Reboot system now (self explanatory )
- Apply update from SDcard. (when you connect your device to your computer it will show up as tablet. The SDcard that cwm refers to is simply your device storage. Always make sure to copy install.zips to the root directory of your tablet storage.) You use this when applying an update for a specific ROM if that is what the ROM developer says.
- Wipe Data/ Factory Reset You should always do this before you install a new ROM or if you are having minor issues with your device.
- Wipe cache partition Think of this as the lite version of whats above . If you do above though it doesn't hurt to do this too.
- Install zip from SDcard Use this to install new ROMs.
- Back up and Restore
- Mounts and Storage use this to connect your device to your computer when in recovery mode. It is also possible to transfer files to your device while in this mode.
- Advanced What you are interested in here is something called dalvik cache, you want to wipe this too before installing any new ROM
- Power off
this is the main menu of clockwork recovery
backupand restore...wipedata/factory reset...install zip reboot are all on this menu
krbernier said:
this is from the first link i gave you
Here is the clockwork mod menu
- Reboot system now (self explanatory )
- Apply update from SDcard. (when you connect your device to your computer it will show up as tablet. The SDcard that cwm refers to is simply your device storage. Always make sure to copy install.zips to the root directory of your tablet storage.) You use this when applying an update for a specific ROM if that is what the ROM developer says.
- Wipe Data/ Factory Reset You should always do this before you install a new ROM or if you are having minor issues with your device.
- Wipe cache partition Think of this as the lite version of whats above . If you do above though it doesn't hurt to do this too.
- Install zip from SDcard Use this to install new ROMs.
- Back up and Restore
- Mounts and Storage use this to connect your device to your computer when in recovery mode. It is also possible to transfer files to your device while in this mode.
- Advanced What you are interested in here is something called dalvik cache, you want to wipe this too before installing any new ROM
- Power off
this is the main menu of clockwork recovery
backupand restore...wipedata/factory reset...install zip reboot are all on this menu
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ok.. almost ready.. can never be ready with these stuff but will try will all these information.. thanks.. you are a HERO for many of us this weekend.. i'll send an update tonight during and after the process .. hopefully if i encounter a problem i can still depend on your knowledge.. thank you.
Need some help as well.
My io tab went into that infinity loop so I flash it by fast boot, but then accidentally rooted it? i guess, as I see the superuser icon.
How do I get it back to stock. I have no backup with it at all....and don't know what is happening.
I just want a normal machine that can update to touchwiz officially. thanks
krbernier, thanks for the help!
Alright so I am currently on the most current MIUI with CM7 kernel on my vibrant but I want to replace this rom with simply stock JVT 2.3.5. But when I try flashing it I get a bootloop. I looked it up and apperently I need either the talon or bullet kernal but preferably bullet. So how exactly Do i do this? I won't pretend I know what I'm talking about because I don't :x so please be as precise as you possibly can with the steps. Please, I'm easily confused :x
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You have to ODIN back to stock as CM7 & MIUI use a different partitioning than Regular Gingerbread or Froyo.
So..
ODIN back to stock, root, flash custom recovery, flash rom, bam.
Plus if needed here is a guide to go back on going back to stock eclair... http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guid...nja-apps-everything/page__p__11106#entry11106
OK but here's the thing... I didn't root my phone the first time so I don't know how to reroot it and I remember the Instructions for simply stock said if I am installing from an eclair or froyo rom I have to use the small version, then medium version and finally full version... but there is only 1 file soooo.. again I'm lost x.x
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kouderd said:
OK but here's the thing... I didn't root my phone the first time so I don't know how to reroot it and I remember the Instructions for simply stock said if I am installing from an eclair or froyo rom I have to use the small version, then medium version and finally full version... but there is only 1 file soooo.. again I'm lost x.x
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1) Odin to stock(make sure you take out your sim card and you micro sd card)
2) root
3) install rom manager from market
4) install CWM from rom manager
5) wipe factory reset/cache from CWM
6) flash simple jvt rom
GOOD LUCK
Not quite sure what you mean by small version, medium version, and full version. But if you need help getting you phone rooted after returning to stock then follow these instructions straight from the noob guide posted by s15274n...
GREAT, I AM ON JFD NOW - HOW DO I ROOT?
You are likely still connected to your PC and booted up to the T-Mobile jingle. Great, drop the notification bar down and mount your phone...
HERE ARE THE STEPS TO FOLLOW....
BUT FIRST... WHAT UPDATE.ZIP FILE DO YOU NEED?
There are two options here. Choose before you start.
A – an update.zip (633KB) that roots your phone only. You can then install Rom Manager from the Market to flash CWR (Clockwork Recovery) and install custom ROMs. There have been issues with CWR not flashing properly recently (June 2011), hence Option B.
B – use the other update.zip (1.7MB) and this will flash CWR for you – allowing you to immediately flash a custom ROM.. I do this because it's faster.
So, A or B?
1.
A: Download this update.zip file to root your phone. You plan to install Rom Manager to flash CWR and a new ROM later.
B: Download this update.zip file to flash CWR... you will need to flash a custom ROM for Root. I prefer this method.
Also, download the ROM you plan to flash (assuming you are not sticking on JFD – why would you).
LINK TO THE DEV SECTION
2. Copy the update.zip (and the ROM) to the INTERNAL SD (not the external SD Card). sdcard/
3. Unplug the USB (assuming you are still connected after using ODIN)...
Hold down volume up + volume down + Power for about 9 seconds.
If you prefer, you can power off your phone, then hold in all 3 buttons to boot into recovery, I don't see the point in waiting for the phone to power off.
This will get you to a recovery menu (blue/purple text) after some yellow text.
4. In this (the stock recovery menu) select 'Reinstall Packages'
Use volume to navigate + power to select.
5. It will cycle a bit, you will see that yellow text again, then it will return to the stock recovery. Select Reinstall packages again.
You are now in CWR (clockwork recovery).
You can either reboot, flash your new ROM or make a backup now... I COVER HOW TO FLASH ROMS LATER – JUST KEEP READIN BELOW
Yeah, it is that easy!!
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Here is a link to the original guide... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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Also, once you're on stock and rooted just flash the rom like normal...
1) Boot into recovery (Volumes + Power)
2) Do a factory reset, wipe cache partition, and wipe dalvik (in Advanced Menu)
3) Then go to "install zip from sd card" > "choose zip from sd card" > Select the rom.
4) Reboot and you should be good to go.
Here's what I mean with the small medium and full
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021383
That's the simply honey thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258224
That's simply stock thread. For the installation instructions in refers me to the simply honey guide and that's what the honey guide says
Btw thx for all the responses guys. I'm definately trying this tomorrow
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Simply Honey5.1
This is the "small" - http://www.multiupload.com/KP8HBPR20Z
This is the "medium" - http://www.multiupload.com/H2SEQVI9AO
This is the "Large" - http://www.multiupload.com/WWYGBJAS10
****Both "medium" & "large" are basically the same one with more apps and such than the other****
Simply Stock JVT
http://www.multiupload.com/5GM8SQPTQJ
- Flash the "small" first
- Choose either "medium" OR "large" and flash
- Finish with Simply Stock flash
Of course do the normal clearing of settings and allow time for ROM to settle between flashes.
Good luck!
The small/medium basically is the old school of aquiring gb bootload. If you wanna go there, the dev sec has odin flashable backward compatible boots. there safer but i never trusted gb. bootload bricks a permenant.
I successfully performed Unknownforce's hboot downgrade and rooted using Revolutionary. I want to start trying out ROMs but a friend told me I should back some stuff up first.
My first problem is I wanted to take a screenshot of my apps menu just in case I lost them but I wasn't able to do it like I used to with the POWER + HOME buttons.
My second problem is Titanium Backup. Apparently I have to run this in root, but I thought my phone was rooted already? Do I have to run it in a rooted ROM? If so, what's the best way to backup my current ROM and configuration?
I'm so lost. Can someone post a quick and dirty guide to doing these things? It might be easier if I understand the concept and flow of what I should be doing.
Thanks.
jpquach87 said:
I successfully performed Unknownforce's hboot downgrade and rooted using Revolutionary. I want to start trying out ROMs but a friend told me I should back some stuff up first.
My first problem is I wanted to take a screenshot of my apps menu just in case I lost them but I wasn't able to do it like I used to with the POWER + HOME buttons.
My second problem is Titanium Backup. Apparently I have to run this in root, but I thought my phone was rooted already? Do I have to run it in a rooted ROM? If so, what's the best way to backup my current ROM and configuration?
I'm so lost. Can someone post a quick and dirty guide to doing these things? It might be easier if I understand the concept and flow of what I should be doing.
Thanks.
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If you are rooted, you should have superuser, check your app drawer. Get titanium backup from the market and backup the apps you want or you can just do a full system backup with TWRP (team win recovery). There are many good roms out there. I'm partial to Meanrom. Head over to the EVO 3d developer thread and click on the roll up sticky thread for all the links that can guide you through this.
jhuff83 said:
If you are rooted, you should have superuser, check your app drawer. Get titanium backup from the market and backup the apps you want or you can just do a full system backup with TWRP (team win recovery). There are many good roms out there. I'm partial to Meanrom. Head over to the EVO 3d developer thread and click on the roll up sticky thread for all the links that can guide you through this.
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How do I tell if I'm a superuser? What exactly am I checking for in my app drawer? Sorry for the newbie questions.
jpquach87 said:
How do I tell if I'm a superuser? What exactly am I checking for in my app drawer? Sorry for the newbie questions.
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If you used rev then at the end of the process did you choose install the clockwork mod recovery???
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
jpquach87 said:
How do I tell if I'm a superuser? What exactly am I checking for in my app drawer? Sorry for the newbie questions.
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Super user is an app. It gives permission for other apps to have root privileges, such as titanium backup.
If you do not have superuser in your app drawer then most likely your not rooted. Flash this zip from recovery and you'll be rooted.http://db.tt/4MQNcpdb. Revolutionary does not give you root, it just gives you s-off. I am going to assume that you flashed a recovery during the revolutionary process so I will not go into that.
I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone. DISCLAIMER: If you choose to follow these direction and use the zip from above I am not at all responsible for anything that may happen to your phone or sdcard.
1. Go into menu/setting/power and make sure fastboot is unchecked. Fastboot will prevent your phone from booting into bootloader unless you do a battery pull.
2. Power phone off.
3. Boot into bootloader. Do this by holding volume down and power button until phone boots into bootloader. Make sure you hold volume down button first.
4. Once booted into bootloader select bootloader then select recovery. This will reboot phone into recovery. (Navigate bootloader and recovery by using volume buttons and make selection using power button)
5. Once in recovery select "install zip from sdcard"
6. The superuser zip will be in your download folder if you downloaded it directly from phone, select that folder then select the super user zip from the link I provided.
7. Select "yes install zip from sdcard"
8. Once the zip is flashed select "go back" then select "reboot phone".
9. Your phone will boot up like normal. Check in your app drawer for the super user app, if its there your golded. One more note, you can make a backup of your entire setup from recovery. Just select backup/restore and select backup.
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING ANY ROMS OR MODS.
After you have made your backup I would suggest that you update your firmware first then look into flashing what ever rom you choose. Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443592 and look under other firmware bits and you will see xHausx latest everything. That will give you all the firmware, newest prl, radio, and other updates. It will look like this
Firmware w/o hBoot, System, Boot and Recovery partitions. (Must be S-OFF)
http://dev-host.org/svsae25h2v0n/PG86IMG-2.17.651.5_Firmware_Only.zip
MD5:25442C4C8EDDD628391FA6E3CD9924B0
Once you download it check the md5 and verify that it matches up with the one given under the zip file. IF IT DOES NOT MATCH UP DO NOT FLASH IT, COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE. Redownload it and check it again.If it matches up place it on the root of your sdcard and rename it PG86IMG.zip. make sure it is typed exactly like you see it or the bootloader wont see it. Once that is done boot back into bootloader and you might have to select bootloader. It will find the PG86IMG and ask you if you want to update it. You will have to press volume up to select yes. Once your updated make sure you either rename that zip file or place it into a folder so that the bootloader can't see and prompt to update again. You wont be able to get into recovery from bootloader if it still sees a zip file with the name of PG86IMG.
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Great info, thanks
laie1472 said:
If you used rev then at the end of the process did you choose install the clockwork mod recovery???
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
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I did install the clockworkmod.
Just wish I could get temp root without a boot loop, so I could run Titanium backup before I downgrade!
Robert542 said:
If you do not have superuser in your app drawer then most likely your not rooted. Flash this zip from recovery and you'll be rooted.http://db.tt/4MQNcpdb. Revolutionary does not give you root, it just gives you s-off. I am going to assume that you flashed a recovery during the revolutionary process so I will not go into that.
I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone. DISCLAIMER: If you choose to follow these direction and use the zip from above I am not at all responsible for anything that may happen to your phone or sdcard.
1. Go into menu/setting/power and make sure fastboot is unchecked. Fastboot will prevent your phone from booting into bootloader unless you do a battery pull.
2. Power phone off.
3. Boot into bootloader. Do this by holding volume down and power button until phone boots into bootloader. Make sure you hold volume down button first.
4. Once booted into bootloader select bootloader then select recovery. This will reboot phone into recovery. (Navigate bootloader and recovery by using volume buttons and make selection using power button)
5. Once in recovery select "install zip from sdcard"
6. The superuser zip will be in your download folder if you downloaded it directly from phone, select that folder then select the super user zip from the link I provided.
7. Select "yes install zip from sdcard"
8. Once the zip is flashed select "go back" then select "reboot phone".
9. Your phone will boot up like normal. Check in your app drawer for the super user app, if its there your golded. One more note, you can make a backup of your entire setup from recovery. Just select backup/restore and select backup.
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING ANY ROMS OR MODS.
After you have made your backup I would suggest that you update your firmware first then look into flashing what ever rom you choose. Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443592 and look under other firmware bits and you will see xHausx latest everything. That will give you all the firmware, newest prl, radio, and other updates. It will look like this
Firmware w/o hBoot, System, Boot and Recovery partitions. (Must be S-OFF)
http://dev-host.org/svsae25h2v0n/PG86IMG-2.17.651.5_Firmware_Only.zip
MD5:25442C4C8EDDD628391FA6E3CD9924B0
Once you download it check the md5 and verify that it matches up with the one given under the zip file. IF IT DOES NOT MATCH UP DO NOT FLASH IT, COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE. Redownload it and check it again.If it matches up place it on the root of your sdcard and rename it PG86IMG.zip. make sure it is typed exactly like you see it or the bootloader wont see it. Once that is done boot back into bootloader and you might have to select bootloader. It will find the PG86IMG and ask you if you want to update it. You will have to press volume up to select yes. Once your updated make sure you either rename that zip file or place it into a folder so that the bootloader can't see and prompt to update again. You wont be able to get into recovery from bootloader if it still sees a zip file with the name of PG86IMG.
This will be flashed from bootloader.
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Thanks for all your help. I successfully performed all the steps you mentioned but when I boot up and check the 'Software number' it still says I am on 1.13.651.7. Is that how it's supposed to be?
Also, can anyone help me with the screenshot function? It seems I've lost the ability to take screenshots all of a sudden.
Yes you are still on the old software because of the hboot rollback. That is why it shows an older software number and also why you have lost the screenshot function. You only updated the radio and firmware at this point. You should now be able to use titanium backup to backup all you apps. If you want to save the positing of the app on your home screens use the desktop backup feature also in titanium.
Once that's done your ready to flash a rom. I suggest cleanrom to start out. Go here to find it http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=98 this will be flashed from recovery. Once your apps are backed up make sure you sync your contacts with your Google account because flashing a rom the right way WILL erase all user data. It will not effect firmware or radio though.
1. Reboot into recovery
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. Wipe cache
4. Go into advanced menu and wipe dalvich cache.
5. Install zip from sdcard. Should also be in your download folder if you downloaded it directly from phone. Choose the cleanrom zip or what ever one you chose and your good to go.
I don't remember if clean rom has titanium backup included in the rom or not. If not once your Google account is set back up just download it again and restore all the apps that you backed up.
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Boot into recovery and do a nand back up incase something go's wrong when that's done by now you should have titanium back up installed and back up any apps that you want to keep and then find a ROM that may like and flash it but for you flash the ROM read the post first to find out what's working and what's Knott working and base your desission off that and if you fell thats the right ROM for you try it out and before you flash any Rom's download a super wipe tool I highly recommend it and wipe every thing as normal factory reset wipe dalvic cache scroll down to advance click on it and scroll down to dalvic wipe battery star's wipe and then go back to your download folder and you will install the super wipe tool when thats done your ready to flash your new ROM go back to the download folder and flash the ROM don't install any them's until you've had a full boot and that way you will know what's working and what isn't working. Good luck
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I am no longer supporting this version of CF-Root. I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries. I will still be providing roots by way of CF-Auto-Root (click). The downloads in this thread will remain available, I just won't be updating them.
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If you just want to get your device rooted ASAP, see this thread instead: CF-Root. It includes this recovery in it's installation, and automatically installs root. This thread is for the recovery only.
Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. This stuff is made for the GT-I9300 and GT-I9300T, if your model number has a suffix, it may not work, or if it is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !
Not compatible with ROM Manager ! Use the CWM Manager provided instead.
Here's my port of CWM 5.5.0.4 to the SGS3. There's a second version number in the thread title, as I think there will be multiple versions.
As is the case with every SGS release (it happened with the SGS1 and the SGS2, and now again with the SGS3), CWM source isn't built to correctly deal with our setup (internal storage vs sdcard). I had to make a number of changes to the source to get it working correctly. From my tests, it all seems to work, but it's quite possible I missed something (report issues).
(I have tested backup/restore to both internal and external storage, wipes, installing zips from both internal and external, etc, all works as I expect it to)
Aside from the base fixes, there is currently nothing fancy about this build of CWM. I'm not sure if the SGS3 suffers from the brick bug (that SGS2 and Note have), but I patched out the relevant code to be sure (I think). Backups are rather big, system alone is about a GB.
I'll do more some other day!
Instructions - Short
Extract the attached CF-SGS3-CWM-vX.X-vY.Y zip file, to get the tar file you can flash in Odin as PDA.
Instructions - Long
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Unzip the attached CF-SGS3-CWM-vX.X-vY.Y.zip file
- If you end up with a recovery.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-SGS3-CWM-vX.X-vY.Y.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it.
Navigation
In recovery, use the volume buttons to move up/down, power or home button to select, and back to go back.
Manually rooting
Note: if you're just flashing CWM to root, it is easiest to follow this thread instead: CF-Root. It includes this recovery in it's installation, and automatically installs root.
Applying root once you have this recovery installed is easy.
- Go to the SuperSU thread and download the CWM-SuperSU-...zip file attached to the first post
- Put the zip file on your sdcard (either internal storage or external sdcard will do)
- Put your phone in recovery mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-up + home + power to boot - release power after one second) - Alternatively, use the "adb reboot recovery" command
- Select "install zip from sdcard"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard" or "choose zip from internal sdcard" (depending on where you put the zip)
- Select the CWM-SuperSU-...zip file
- Done !
Root in ADB
If you root through recovery and are not running a custom kernel, chances are that ADB does not have root when Android is booted. You can enable root in ADB even on stock kernels by using the adbd Insecure app. This does require the device to be rooted!
When flashing a new firmware ...
... you probably want to keep recovery. Most stock firmwares include the stock recovery, so if you flash those with Odin this recovery will be overwritten. Alternatively, if you are using Mobile ODIN to flash, first open the firmware files you want to flash using the "Open file ..." entry (sometimes several times), then select the "Recovery" entry and press the "Clear" button in the popup. This way, recovery will not be overwritten.
CWM Manager
Also attached is CWM Manager, a tool I wrote to manage my CWM kernels and recoveries. Download the APK to your device and open it to install. You may need to go to Settings -> Security -> Device Administration first and enable Unknown sources.
Note that v1.1 or newer of my CWM build is required to use CWM Manager.
Flash counter
To reset the flash counter to 0, see the Triangle Away thread.
OTA's
Since v1.5, flashing OTA updates is supported directly using this recovery. You should however be aware that said OTA will most likely re-install stock recovery and remove this one. Furthermore, it may keep doing so every time you boot. CF-Root v6.3 (and newer) will try to disable this, it is advised you flash that. Just reflashing this CWM recovery will likely not help.
Downloads
CF-SGS3-CWM-v5.5-v1.5.zip
CWMManager-SGS3-v3.60.apk
Thank you!!!!!
edit: Backups are about 2GB (!!!)
works great for me on my brothers sgs III
hoping to get one soon as my one X CPU melted, and i got an offer to buy cheap from a fellow XDA member
Thanks OP. Do we flash this via CWM?
winwiz said:
Thanks OP. Do we flash this via CWM?
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Odin... in PDA.
Great work as always!
winwiz said:
Thanks OP. Do we flash this via CWM?
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why quote the first post?
never understood that...
Intratech said:
Odin... in PDA.
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Brilliant thanks
recognises the internal memory fine now
attempting a CWM backup...failed on the previous version. Will let you know how I get on
Update; Backup works fine! Many thanks chainfire
Great work, about to flash
Unboxed my SGSIII 2 hours ago, great phone. Now rooted & CMW even better! Thanks
Thank you.
After flashing this cwm when connecting to usb external sd card is lost.
Thanks!
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lapje said:
After flashing this cwm when connecting to usb external sd card is lost.
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what do you mean with "lost"? it works great here..
edit: the "thanks" was a mistake..
Works perfect, thank you
lapje said:
After flashing this cwm when connecting to usb external sd card is lost.
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Can you explain that in more detail ?
Chainfire said:
Can you explain that in more detail ?
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there is no problem, he's done something wrong
Great work, works perfect
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Can you explain that in more detail ?
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After I flashed cwm with odin after reboot in Windows explorer I saw only the internal sd card of the phone itself. External sd card was not there. But now after rebooting the phone and connecting usb again it is all fine.
Sorry.... for the inconvenience.
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[email protected] said:
what do you mean with "lost"? it works great here..
edit: the "thanks" was a mistake..
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My thanks was also a mistake!!!!!
Thanks a lot Chainfire.
Recovery installed successfully.
But when I run ROM Manager, it says that I don't have any CWM installed. For example, if I choose the option "Copy current ROM", it issues the following message: "You must have ClockworkMod Recovery installed before continuing!. Install the recovery through ROM Manager first."
First, let me apologize for what I'm sure is repetition, I searched the site and could not find the step by step process that I need. So again sorry.
I have a rooted Vibrant (I think, the superuser permission icon is there, from the market I downloaded "SU update fixer" and "BusyBox"because somewhere online it said I should) I updated to froyo when it originally came out and was told I had to go back to eclair to root which I just did 3 days ago.
My problem is I can't get clockwork recovery on my phone so I can flash a rom. I've downloaded heimdall and went through the steps (when I'm in the command prompt screen I get the error that it is not recognized as an internal or external command. Also "rom manager" Google market link does not recognize my phone, so I can't just download the app directly. It doesn't even come up when I search the market on my phone.
Another question, I thought once I rooted I'd be able to delete some bloatware from the device? How do I do it? Do I need to flash a rom before I can do this?
If it helps here are the current specs of my phone:Model SGH-T959, Firmware 2.1-update1, Baseband T959uvjfd, Kernel 2.2.29,Build Eclair
Please help.
Please help!!
to the people who have read my post please help.
Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
For removing apps, use titanium backup
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda app-developers app
Try this
rawmobile215 said:
First, let me apologize for what I'm sure is repetition, I searched the site and could not find the step by step process that I need. So again sorry.
I have a rooted Vibrant (I think, the superuser permission icon is there, from the market I downloaded "SU update fixer" and "BusyBox"because somewhere online it said I should) I updated to froyo when it originally came out and was told I had to go back to eclair to root which I just did 3 days ago.
My problem is I can't get clockwork recovery on my phone so I can flash a rom. I've downloaded heimdall and went through the steps (when I'm in the command prompt screen I get the error that it is not recognized as an internal or external command. Also "rom manager" Google market link does not recognize my phone, so I can't just download the app directly. It doesn't even come up when I search the market on my phone.
Another question, I thought once I rooted I'd be able to delete some bloatware from the device? How do I do it? Do I need to flash a rom before I can do this?
If it helps here are the current specs of my phone:Model SGH-T959, Firmware 2.1-update1, Baseband T959uvjfd, Kernel 2.2.29,Build Eclair
Please help.
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Try this (Use method B) it works like a charm every time.
also note that you dont have to install a custom rom if you prefer not to.
if you just flash the zip and reboot to clockworkmod then your set.
this is from s15274n's guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
There are two options here. Choose which is best for you, before you start.
ROOT ONLY METHOD:
A – This is an update.zip (633KB) that roots your phone only. You can then install Rom Manager from the Market to flash CWR (Clockwork Recovery) and install custom ROMs.
INSTALL CLOCKWORK RECOVERY AND FLASH A ROM THAT WILL GIVE ROOT ACCESS (MY PREFERRED METHOD):
B – use the other update.zip (1.7MB) and this will flash CWR for you – allowing you to immediately flash a custom ROM.. I do this because it's faster.
1.
A: Download this update.zip file to root your phone. You plan to install Rom Manager to flash CWR and a new ROM later.
B: Download this update.zip file to flash CWR... you will need to flash a custom ROM for Root. I prefer this method.
NOW DOWNLOAD THE ROM YOU PLAN TO FLASH
2.
Copy the update.zip (and the ROM) to the INTERNAL SD (not the external SD Card). sdcard/
3.
Unplug the USB (assuming you are still connected after using ODIN)...
Hold down volume up + volume down + Power for about 9 seconds.
If you prefer, you can power off your phone, then hold in all 3 buttons to boot into recovery, I don't see the point in waiting for the phone to power off.
This will get you to a recovery menu (blue/purple text) after some yellow text.
4.
In this (the stock recovery menu) select 'Reinstall Packages'
Use volume to navigate + power to select.
5.
It will cycle a bit, you will see that yellow text again, then it will return to the stock recovery. Select Reinstall packages again.
You are now in CWR (clockwork recovery).
You can either reboot, flash your new ROM or make a backup now...
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testomat said:
Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
For removing apps, use titanium backup
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda app-developers app
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heh you beat me to it.
Titanium Rules
testomat said:
Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
For removing apps, use titanium backup
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda app-developers app
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Titanium Backup rules. Finally getting rid of these pointless apps. So glad to see SIMS 3 gone!! Thanks again.
THANKS!!!
firefly6240 said:
Try this (Use method B) it works like a charm every time.
also note that you dont have to install a custom rom if you prefer not to.
if you just flash the zip and reboot to clockworkmod then your set.
this is from s15274n's guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
There are two options here. Choose which is best for you, before you start.
ROOT ONLY METHOD:
A – This is an update.zip (633KB) that roots your phone only. You can then install Rom Manager from the Market to flash CWR (Clockwork Recovery) and install custom ROMs.
INSTALL CLOCKWORK RECOVERY AND FLASH A ROM THAT WILL GIVE ROOT ACCESS (MY PREFERRED METHOD):
B – use the other update.zip (1.7MB) and this will flash CWR for you – allowing you to immediately flash a custom ROM.. I do this because it's faster.
1.
A: Download this update.zip file to root your phone. You plan to install Rom Manager to flash CWR and a new ROM later.
B: Download this update.zip file to flash CWR... you will need to flash a custom ROM for Root. I prefer this method.
NOW DOWNLOAD THE ROM YOU PLAN TO FLASH
2.
Copy the update.zip (and the ROM) to the INTERNAL SD (not the external SD Card). sdcard/
3.
Unplug the USB (assuming you are still connected after using ODIN)...
Hold down volume up + volume down + Power for about 9 seconds.
If you prefer, you can power off your phone, then hold in all 3 buttons to boot into recovery, I don't see the point in waiting for the phone to power off.
This will get you to a recovery menu (blue/purple text) after some yellow text.
4.
In this (the stock recovery menu) select 'Reinstall Packages'
Use volume to navigate + power to select.
5.
It will cycle a bit, you will see that yellow text again, then it will return to the stock recovery. Select Reinstall packages again.
You are now in CWR (clockwork recovery).
You can either reboot, flash your new ROM or make a backup now...
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heh you beat me to it.
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Thanks a million!! I'm now running Android 4.2.2 using CM 10.1.3.
My only problem is I seem to have lost my apps/contacts/etc. I don't have android market anymore. Would you know how I can get my apps back??? I see my backups (reware) in the file section (external sd) but I don't know how to get them.
Gapps
rawmobile215 said:
Thanks a million!! I'm now running Android 4.2.2 using CM 10.1.3.
My only problem is I seem to have lost my apps/contacts/etc. I don't have android market anymore. Would you know how I can get my apps back??? I see my backups (reware) in the file section (external sd) but I don't know how to get them.
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if you backed up with Titanium backup you'll need to restore them with that, but to do so you'll want to have the market to download titanium backup.
So to get the google apps back you'll need to flash the gapps package (Cyanogen mod doesn't include them by default)
here is the full list for all versions of android: http://goo.im/gapps
but I beleive youll want this one for 4.2.2: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
just reboot into recovery and flash it (no need to reflash the ROM but if you ever change roms you would flash the rom first and then the gapps package)
once you boot back into android you'll have the market back.
Thanks Again
firefly6240 said:
if you backed up with Titanium backup you'll need to restore them with that, but to do so you'll want to have the market to download titanium backup.
So to get the google apps back you'll need to flash the gapps package (Cyanogen mod doesn't include them by default)
here is the full list for all versions of android:but I beleive youll want this one for
just reboot into recovery and flash it (no need to reflash the ROM but if you ever change roms you would flash the rom first and then the gapps package)
once you boot back into android you'll have the market back.
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Thanks again!! This seems to have worked. XDA is (slang word for sex+ing) AWESOME!!!!
Thanks to you all!!!
To all that posted on my thread thanks a lot for your patience and help.
Now stuck in cwm recovery mode 10/13/13
firefly6240 said:
if you backed up with Titanium backup you'll need to restore them with that, but to do so you'll want to have the market to download titanium backup.
So to get the google apps back you'll need to flash the gapps package (Cyanogen mod doesn't include them by default)
here is the full list for all versions of android: http://goo.im/gapps
but I beleive youll want this one for 4.2.2: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
just reboot into recovery and flash it (no need to reflash the ROM but if you ever change roms you would flash the rom first and then the gapps package)
once you boot back into android you'll have the market back.
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Ok so for 3 days phone worked like a charm. Today phone turns of on its own and goes to the cwm recovery mode then stays there. I removed the battery,same thing. Bottom of recovery screen says "no file contexts". Tried wipinguser data still nothing. Please help
Now I'm stuck in recovery mode. Please help, again.
testomat said:
Read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
For removing apps, use titanium backup
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda app-developers app
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Ok so for 3 days phone worked like a charm. Today phone turns of on its own and goes to the cwm recovery mode then stays there. I removed the battery,same thing. Bottom of recovery screen says "no file contexts". Tried wipinguser data still nothing. Please help
Odd, I've really only seen that when you try to install a carrier ota update over a custom ROM
Flash the ROM and then the gapps files again in that order and you should be fine though you'll need to restore your apps with titanium backup again afterward.
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If it happens again you might ask someone in the thread for that ROM if it's a known issue.
Or try an alternate ROM
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I tried. Mighty Odin has failed me.
firefly6240 said:
Odd, I've really only seen that when you try to install a carrier ota update over a custom ROM
Flash the ROM and then the gapps files again in that order and you should be fine though you'll need to restore your apps with titanium backup again afterward.
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If it happens again you might ask someone in the thread for that ROM if it's a known issue.
Or try an alternate ROM
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For about 6hrs yesterday, I tried using odin to get back to original stock(eclair) it has not worked. I get a pass each time but the phone does not reboot, at first it just relooped the vibrant screen, now vibrant screen flashes then screen goes black. When the phone is plugged in the battery icon just reloops. I noticed that when odin was done the beginning of the recovery screen had a red "data wipe failed" within the normal yellow text then it would turn off and go to the battery screen again. I've used several versions of odin none have worked. If you have any suggestions please let me know. I'm afraid it may be dead forever although I've read many posts that state that android phones are almost impossible to brick. I'm at my wits end.
Odin Issues
rawmobile215 said:
Ok so for 3 days phone worked like a charm. Today phone turns of on its own and goes to the cwm recovery mode then stays there. I removed the battery,same thing. Bottom of recovery screen says "no file contexts". Tried wipinguser data still nothing. Please help
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I had that happen once but it was because of a lagfix.
below is a thread with someone with the same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8734352
Also below is what fixed it (it also worked for me but my issue was for sure a lagfix issue):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8698655&postcount=150
Hopefully this helps.
luckily the Vibrant is famously hard to completely brick.
it usually just takes some trial and error to fix it.
don't give up
Didn't Work
firefly6240 said:
I had that happen once but it was because of a lagfix.
below is a thread with someone with the same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8734352
Also below is what fixed it (it also worked for me but my issue was for sure a lagfix issue):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8698655&postcount=150
Hopefully this helps.
luckily the Vibrant is famously hard to completely brick.
it usually just takes some trial and error to fix it.
don't give up
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Thanks again, I've been at it for a few hours now, it goes into recovery but does not respond to my power button to reboot. Also beginning screen now says 1900. As though it flashed a different version.
rawmobile215 said:
Thanks again, I've been at it for a few hours now, it goes into recovery but does not respond to my power button to reboot. Also beginning screen now says 1900. As though it flashed a different version.
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the initial odin file you are flashing is a modified 19000 file.
if the 19000 kernel is flashed then the hardware buttons will be mixed up.
dont worry though if you got that far its good dont worry about using the power button to reboot.
just pull the battery.
then you'll need to use Odin again to flash the original android 2.1 files again.
this time it should go through and you'll be back where you started.
from there you'll need to re-root and flash the ROM of your choice.
Still not working
firefly6240 said:
the initial odin file you are flashing is a modified 19000 file.
if the 19000 kernel is flashed then the hardware buttons will be mixed up.
dont worry though if you got that far its good dont worry about using the power button to reboot.
just pull the battery.
then you'll need to use Odin again to flash the original android 2.1 files again.
this time it should go through and you'll be back where you started.
from there you'll need to re-root and flash the ROM of your choice.
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Ok so I pulled the battery, went back into download mode and tried to flash the original android files. When I did that I ended up with the stuck vibrant screen again. or if its plugged in the battery icon just keeps restarting. I've tried several versions of odin, nothing seems to work. I just keep going back and forth flashing the 19000 and trying to flash the original 2.1. I keep ending up at the same place. Every time I go through the odin process I always get a pass, but the original files do not flash. Again I appreciate all your help, I'll keep at it for a day or so but I'm losing the bit of patience I have left.
rawmobile215 said:
Ok so I pulled the battery, went back into download mode and tried to flash the original android files. When I did that I ended up with the stuck vibrant screen again. or if its plugged in the battery icon just keeps restarting. I've tried several versions of odin, nothing seems to work. I just keep going back and forth flashing the 19000 and trying to flash the original 2.1. I keep ending up at the same place. Every time I go through the odin process I always get a pass, but the original files do not flash. Again I appreciate all your help, I'll keep at it for a day or so but I'm losing the bit of patience I have left.
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try following the steps below, I added the links for the files you'll need (hopefully the links are working, I cant test them from work unfortunately)
note that the first odin file is an 19000 file and the volume buttons on the phone will be reversed and menu selection will not work in recovery.
if you need to reboot you can use ADB or just pull the battery.
1. Download Eugenes 'Froyo that does not brick' file. HERE
2. Extract the files.
3. Open Odin, plug in your phone, then put it into download mode.
4. load the PIT file in appropriate area.
5. load the .tar file in the PDA area.
6. DO NOT check 're-partition'.
7. Click start, let it finish. Your phone will load and reboot into stock recovery. It will error out again. DONT panic! This is what's supposed to happen.
8. Now, pull your battery.
9. Download the 'True stock 2.1 firmware for the vibrant'. HERE
10. Extract the files.
11. Once again, open Odin, plug in your phone, put into download mode.
12. Load the PIT file into the appropriate area and the .tar in the PDA area.
13. THIS TIME you want to check the 're-partition' box.
14. Now click start, let it finish, and this time your phone will load up just fine! BAM!
Still no luck.
firefly6240 said:
try following the steps below, I added the links for the files you'll need (hopefully the links are working, I cant test them from work unfortunately)
note that the first odin file is an 19000 file and the volume buttons on the phone will be reversed and menu selection will not work in recovery.
if you need to reboot you can use ADB or just pull the battery.
1. Download Eugenes 'Froyo that does not brick' file. HERE
2. Extract the files.
3. Open Odin, plug in your phone, then put it into download mode.
4. load the PIT file in appropriate area.
5. load the .tar file in the PDA area.
6. DO NOT check 're-partition'.
7. Click start, let it finish. Your phone will load and reboot into stock recovery. It will error out again. DONT panic! This is what's supposed to happen.
8. Now, pull your battery.
9. Download the 'True stock 2.1 firmware for the vibrant'. HERE
10. Extract the files.
11. Once again, open Odin, plug in your phone, put into download mode.
12. Load the PIT file into the appropriate area and the .tar in the PDA area.
13. THIS TIME you want to check the 're-partition' box.
14. Now click start, let it finish, and this time your phone will load up just fine! BAM!
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Yup, This was the order that I followed to the T. So step #7 was what got 19000 on my phone. It never errored out or rebooted just went to 19000 recovery screen and stays there. I took the battery out, put it back in, went back to download mode, I downloaded and tried to flash the True stock 2.1 and that's what got me to just a Vibrant screen. I'm not sure if my PC(windows XP) is the problem though this is the same PC I used to root and flash cyanogenmod, or if something inside the phone is messed up. I did notice during an earlier recovery the words "wipe data fail" in red among the normal yellow text. This may be the cause of the repeated bad flashes of the stock 2.1. I'll keep trying when I get off today and tomorrow but I may have to bite the bullet and get a new phone on Thurs.
rawmobile215 said:
Yup, This was the order that I followed to the T. So step #7 was what got 19000 on my phone. It never errored out or rebooted just went to 19000 recovery screen and stays there. I took the battery out, put it back in, went back to download mode, I downloaded and tried to flash the True stock 2.1 and that's what got me to just a Vibrant screen. I'm not sure if my PC(windows XP) is the problem though this is the same PC I used to root and flash cyanogenmod, or if something inside the phone is messed up. I did notice during an earlier recovery the words "wipe data fail" in red among the normal yellow text. This may be the cause of the repeated bad flashes of the stock 2.1. I'll keep trying when I get off today and tomorrow but I may have to bite the bullet and get a new phone on Thurs.
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You might have already tried this but you might try leaving it at the vibrant logo for a good 10 minutes.
I find that when I odin back to stock it takes a bit longer than usual to boot.
If it stays stuck you might try pulling the battery and try booting to recovery (if Odin was successful back to stock it should be the stock recovery)
if it lets you into stock recovery we will at least know the odin flash worked.