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★★★ NOOB GUIDE :: Root :: Odin :: Files :: Guides ★★★
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST POST IN IT'S ENTIRITY!!
As of July 2011, I am no longer updating this guide.
Please feel free to check here for updates (if any are made).
STEP ONE – RETURN TO STOCK JFD - USING ODIN
FOLLOW STEPS 2 - 4 :: THIS IS A GUIDE TO GO BACK TO JFD.
IT HAS ALL OF THE FILES NEEDED
I encourage you to use HashTab to verify the MD5 (verify it is a good download). These are large files – if it is NOT a good download you could really cause some issues. It takes 10 seconds – do it.
Once you are done, come back and proceed to ROOT.
GREAT, I AM ON JFD - 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...
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...
I COVER HOW TO FLASH ROMS LATER – JUST KEEP READIN BELOW
Yeah, it is that easy!! Read below for more information if needed.... but at this point you probably are done with what you came here for. I would encourage reading below for general knowledge and making sure you are doing things as easily as possible.
OKAY, I HAVE ROOT - NOW WHAT? BACKUP!!!
** Below are a list of several things I suggest backing up **
Titanium Backup – APPS
Download Titanium Backup from the Market and Open it. The Paid version is worth it's weight in gold... it does everything automagically. Buy it if you plan to flash a lot or have a lot of apps.
Click Menu > Batch
Click on "Run" by backup all user apps
Click on Run the batch operation
All your apps are now backed up.
Please note that if you backup/restore System Apps, you are asking for problems. I do not ever mess with system apps and do not encourage it - unless you plan to stay on the same build. If you do, be smart about it.
Clockwork Recovery / Nandroid Backup!
Reboot into CWR (both volume buttons held in) while booting until you see “Vibrant'
Once there, go to Backup and run that. Should take about 5 minutes, maybe more.
If all hell breaks loose, this is a snapshot of your phone at that point... it's important to do this before flashing a new ROM!
Backup your Alternate Launcher (if you use one)
If you use a home replacement like ADW or LauncherPro, you can backup your home screen settings/icons (widgets cannot be restored however).
Launcher Pro: Click Menu > Preferences... scroll down to the bottom and click on backup.
ADW EX: Menu > ADW SETTINGS > BACKUP.
Once you flash your ROM, you can now RESTORE your settings.
Rooted... Got a Backup... let the fun begin!!
WHAT ROM SHOULD I FLASH?!?!?!
This question is asked a LOT. The most often answer? Read the development section and pick the one that seems to fit you... if that does not work, backup your apps and try another. This is a very liquid process. Things change, phones are different, people tastes are different. Try and try again.
I will point out that if you have backed up your apps, moving from rom to rom is NOT a hard process. You can ODIN to JFD and have a new ROM booting in 10 minutes. Easy.
OKAY, HOW DO I FLASH A ROM?
* I typically root/flash immediately after using ODIN. This is assuming you did not.
1 – Download the ROM to your PC. ROMs are typically 140-190+MB’s. So yeah, it’s a big file.
2 – Check the MD5 if so inclined (Using Hastab – linked above).
3 – Mount phone to PC
4 – Drag ROM to root of internal memory (the large SD card where folders like the DCIM folder appears).
Should appear as: sdcard/TheRomName.zip
You DO NOT need to rename the ROM
5 – Unmount and reboot into clockwork recovery (using Rom Manager, or by pressing in both volume buttons and power… holding… and releasing power once the Vibrant logo is up).
6 – OPTIONAL (in CWR): Do a Factory Wipe, Wipe Data, & Wipe Dalvik Cache (advanced menu)
7 – Go to “install zip from sd card”, select zip from sd... choose your ROM and flash it (volume keys move up/down, power selects)
8 – OPTIONAL (I do not do this): After flashing, choose to wipe data and dalvik cache
Do NOT factory wipe again
9 – Reboot phone
10 – Your new ROM is going to boot. Initial boot will take a LONG time (10 minutes maybe).
You may hear a lady's voice (Linda) converting your file system – this is normal if your ROM has the Voodoo lagfix. No worries.
Do not touch the phone for 5-10 minutes after it has booted... Seriously, Do Nothing!. . This helps clear any possible bugs. Once you've waited, reboot phone by holding in power for about 9 seconds (rough guess)... And then....
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RESTORE!!
After the phone boots and you waited, go to Market, Sign-in, Approve terms, Re-install Titanium Backup. I strongly suggest the Paid version (MUCH better)
Restore all Missing Apps+Data.
Again, I really do little with System apps.. too many issues, but the green ones may be fine to restore.
Restore anything else you have. (ie launcher)
Reboot again.
I dont use Facebook, but I've been told you need to remove it and add it sometimes?
WHAT ABOUT IF THERE IS AN UPDATE TO THE ROM?
Let's assume you flashed Axura 2.2.6 and then a week later 2.2.7 is released... well, how do you update?
Easy, just download it, place it on your internal memory, backup using titanium backup, reboot to recovery, make a nandroid backup, flash the new rom and reboot.
Now... if you are going to try a new rom (not an update to your existing ROM), you may want to go back to stock first, then flash the custom rom.
Why go back to stock? Some say that if you are on one rom and go to another rom there may be ghosts left behind from the previous rom. Using ODIN to get back to stock and then flashing a ROM ensures this is not going to happen.
RECONDITION YOUR BATTERY
AFTER FLASHING A ROM IF BAD BATTERY IS NOTED
Use phone til it dies on it's own, completely dead.
Charge phone completely, plus 30 minutes longer.
Unplug phone from charger
Reconnect, you'll notice it's not full, charge till it is again.
This is bump charging and NOT something you want to do often, a few times is okay, in my opinion. You could skip the bump charge if you like.
Phone remains plugged in.
Boot into recovery (volumes + power)
Advanced > wipe battery stats, reboot.
Use phone til it's literally about to shut off (or does)
Charge till full +
Use phone like normal
Everyone has a method, that's how I feel it works best.
WORSE CASE SCENARIO - YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE - WHAT TO DO?
Almost always a phone is not actually bricked. If you can get into download mode or see ANYTHING you can ODIN back to stock and your phone is good to go.
If you are NOT able to get into download mode, please read the thread below to make a Jig!
TRY A NEW KERNEL/MODEM
New modems can increase signal and data speeds. Here is an incredible list of each thanks to XDA user scrizz.
Please pay notice to the version of android you are running (2.1, 2.2, etc.) CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF VIBRANT MODEMS
Kernels can overclock your processor, undervolt for battery, or remain stock but optimize things so the phone is snappier. These are always changing and there are always new builds coming out, so PLEASE review and make sure what you installing. These should install just like a rom... download, move to internal memory (sdcard/ ) and flash in clockwork recovery like you would a rom (install zip from sd).
NEED THE STOCK APPS BACK?
1 - Use the app BLOATER by Roman, it is found here!
THIS IS FOR THE MINORITY OF PEOPLE WHO CAN NOT GET INTO DOWNLOAD MODE OR STOCK RECOVERY. This used to be much more detailed, but is no longer an issue. Links saved here, just in case.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9663212&postcount=53
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804305]
I think that is an excellent idea. As a noob myself, its easy to get confused. Maybe a noobs guide to odin, or how to back your phone up to your pc. One can never have to much info.
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Do something on ODIN. I made a nandroid backup of my stock root but I have no idea what to do with it should something go wrong.
Great idea, I think most will appreciate something like this.
I think you may want to make sure you include a section about the various lagfixes. How to install, the importance of uninstalling and of course their definitions. I think it would help clear up the forums a bit.
I am actually NOT going to mention lag fixes at all. They are not for noobs and really do not benefit the user THAT much. If someone wants to add using lag-fixes, go for it... but it's not something I am going to recommend for a noob. With froyo especially, I consider these pointless (unless you want to see a high quadrant score).
Good point, maybe you'll want to mention them as evil and not meant for the weak at heart or anyone not willing to have a nice paperweight.
How about adding something for those new users who purchased a used phone. Maybe teach then what to look for before they flash anything.
Alright, not even close to being done...but I am at a stopping point right now. Will try and pick it back up later today. Please let me know what you guys want added.
ColorNapkin said:
Do something on ODIN. I made a nandroid backup of my stock root but I have no idea what to do with it should something go wrong.
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I agree, an "Odin for noobs" would be awesome.
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Great tut, but stuff like this will cause more "noobs" even with the simplicity you will get questions regarding how to do something. Lol whats your next step? Record yourself doing it, I.would die if you do.
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Guide added to WIKI
So added this link to Wiki for the Vibrant. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_SGH-T959#Good_Links
There is already a Odin guide on there under the [GUIDE] FIX AND RESCUE YOUR VIBRICK!
iwillkillyou said:
Great tut, but stuff like this will cause more "noobs" even with the simplicity you will get questions regarding how to do something. Lol whats your next step? Record yourself doing it, I.would die if you do.
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Actually... I probably was going to ODIN my phone (video 1), root it (video 2) flash clockwork (video 3) and flash a rom (video 4).....
I was cautious to accept the request to make an even simpler tutorial... frankly I spent a lot of time on the sticky and if that was not enough, well... perhaps you should not be rooting. That said, by doing this it will really clean up the sticky when it's done AND I need more space since I am running out, again.
Not many noobs asking for much... perhaps this effort is not needed?
If you want you can also link to my guide on how to fix Vibricks if you get a lot of questions about that as well x)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9370249
If you are going to create the be-all "brick" thread, could you at least explain that they are NOT BRICKED????
I think that this is great thread. I did ryans oclf to root my phone, because it seemed to be the easiest way to root. I think I will undo and start over using this guide. Before There always seems to be some question popping up where I find myself wondering what was meant so I would never take the plunge into flashing a rom.This seems to be more straight forward for me. I personally would love to see the video walk through which would make everything crystal clear. Thanks for this OP
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s15274n said:
If you are going to create the be-all "brick" thread, could you at least explain that they are NOT BRICKED????
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There, I semi-fixed it for now, I'll add more details later
Thanks so much for your wonderful work. I am a nubie and I am sure it will be a great deal of help to me. Is there any way you could include what fastboot is and how to use it? And when to use it? Once again thank you for your kind and generous efforts.
I went ahead and flashed axura 2.0.5 without any problems ( thanks to the vid on axura download page), but now I'm not sure about getting the Black froyo theme. It says to download zip and flash through clockwork recovery. Is that the same steps as flashing the rom? sorry in advance if this is a stupid question, but unless it is crystal clear I am very hesitant. thanks again
roly17 said:
I went ahead and flashed axura 2.0.5 without any problems ( thanks to the vid on axura download page), but now I'm not sure about getting the Black froyo theme. It says to download zip and flash through clockwork recovery. Is that the same steps as flashing the rom? sorry in advance if this is a stupid question, but unless it is crystal clear I am very hesitant. thanks again
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I think you download the zip to your internal sd card, boot into clockwork recovery and install the zip from there.
As for a ODIN guide for n00bs, not sure how much easier you can get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ
Thats what i think too, but not sure. Do i click on install rom from sd card to get to the theme zip file? I tried this and it brought me into clockwork recovery(?), but the install of the zip was not obvious to me. So I just rebooted and nothing happened. I know I did something wrong , just not sure what.
I can't post in the VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition STABLE RC1 thread, so I have to post here, sorry.
I am trying to install VEGAn on my new G Tablet, and I keep getting into endless cycles.
First I rooted, then loaded CWM fine. Cleared data, cache, and dalvic. When I installed the ROM, it would hang on the Viewsonic boot screen. Tried several times, even tried fixing permissions, nothing.
So now I have tried the nvflash full restore, which made me lose CWM. Now I am not able to install CWM (.8) it just gives a loading bar and then reboots. Then when I use push power+volume up and release, which should boot into CWM, it just does the same thing (tries to install update.zip) then reboots.
I also can't boot into APX mode: when I hold down Power+Volume up, the screen is supposed to go black, but it never does. Just tries to load an 'update.zip' file that isn't there, and then reboots. This means that I can't use the nvflash method to install CWM.
Here is the current info from my about tablet:
Model UPC300-2.2
Tap UI version: 1.1-3389
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9.00000.10.8.2-dirty
Build Number FRF91
Any help would be extremely and much appreciated. Thanks!!
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To go into APX mode, you have to hold Power plus Volume down. Get NVFlash, restore to stock rom, and then install CWM again and the flash your Rom. And don't forget to partition with NVFlash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950
EDIT: I had the same issue. Installed CWM, then flashed CM7 and I wanted to change roms but I couldn't until I set up NVFlash and restored to stock and flashed VEGAn-TAB.
fp99 said:
To go into APX mode, you have to hold Power plus Volume down. Get NVFlash, restore to stock rom, and then install CWM again and the flash your Rom. And don't forget to partition with NVFlash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950
EDIT: I had the same issue. Installed CWM, then flashed CM7 and I wanted to change roms but I couldn't until I set up NVFlash and restored to stock and flashed VEGAn-TAB.
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Thanks! If I follow the steps here for nvflash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950, won't that automatically repartition, or do I need to do something else beyond that?
generosity21 said:
Thanks! If I follow the steps here for nvflash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950, won't that automatically repartition, or do I need to do something else beyond that?
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You actually have to do that in CWM. Under the advance option -> partition SD card.
Check out step 7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
EDIT: This will erase everything on the tablet. Rom files and all. After the partition. Mount the USB and copy the rom file onto the tablet via the usb cable.
Thanks for the help, one last question.
I applied the fix to Market, but now I'm not sure if it needed it, and I am not able to download any apps from the market. I can browse fine, just not download. Did applying the fix mess things up, and is there an easy way to fix? I tried rebooting, but maybe fix permissions is necessary?
Thanks
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generosity21 said:
I can browse fine, just not download. Did applying the fix mess things up
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No, you didn't mess things up. Do the fix again: delete the cache for the Market app, delete the data for the Google services app, reboot, and you should be able to download. Worked for me.
By reboot, I mean powering completely off, then manually turning it back on.
Working great now! I think it may have been the Wifi network I was using. I have read several posts where switching to a different wifi fixed the download issue.
Thanks for the help
-BoneZ- said:
No, you didn't mess things up. Do the fix again: delete the cache for the Market app, delete the data for the Google services app, reboot, and you should be able to download. Worked for me.
By reboot, I mean powering completely off, then manually turning it back on.
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You guys hit it out the park with this rom. I have a question what browser is this? Also I like to save articles as I cruise the web and the stock browser let me create custom folders. What would be a good way to do it with this rom and browser?
This is the path I followed. I have ZERO bugs or issues of any kind by following this method.
NOTE: I do not provide direct links to roms from here as it changes too quickly. For any file, go to the development section and search. Its always there.
First you need to get back to the latest OTA stock if not there. Refer to threads in Development for files. (Disable Voodoo as needed)
1. Download the latest stock MD5 file from developer forums to computer. (search dev forum... ED05 is current latest)
2. Flash on phone through Odin (see steps 6-10 below if you don't remember how to do this)
3. Once phone reboots, go to settings, about phone, updates and check for new. Allow all OTA updates to latest version. (may be none)
Now that we are all at the same level, follow steps below. Refer to developer threads for files.
(steps 1 and 2 may not be needed by everyone)
1. Download/Install Odin on computer (ALWAYS USE PDA when using Odin!!)
2. Download/Install Samsung Drivers on computer
3. Download latest clockwork recovery (cwr) to computer (search dev forum for correct cwr for your intended rom)
4. Download update.zip to the root or lowest level on the SD card. (i.e. not inside any folder and may not need to do this based on CWR install, this may not be necessary)
5. Download root tool/file (this may not be necessary based on your rom) and your rom of choice and its patch(es) to phone's SD card; the download directory is best.
6. Turn on Odin
7. Turn off phone and remove battery.
8. Hold down the volume down button and plug into computer's USB port using the USB cord that came with the phone. This should turn on "downloading mode", pretty obvious when its on. You should also see Odin's top-left box turn yellow.
9. Click PDA button in Odin and select the clockwork recovery file, click start and wait for same top-left box to turn green and say everything is good and phone will turn off.
10. Unplug phone and put battery back in.
THESE NEXT STEPS ARE IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST NOT ALLOW PHONE TO FULLY BOOT UP OTHERWISE YOU'LL HAVE TO REPEAT FROM STEP 6.
11. Hold both volume buttons AND the power button until you see the Samsung logo. This will put the phone into "recovery mode". If screen is blue, use the volume keys to select "apply sdcard:update.zip" and click the "home" softkey. This will put you into the cwr you just flashed in Odin. If the screen is red,orange,green,etc you are already in cwr.
12. Now that you are in cwr, use the volume keys to select "Wipe data/factory reset." Press the power button to select, and then navigate to yes, and press the power button again to select.
13. Scroll down to "Wipe cache partition," use power button to select, and then highlight and select "Yes."
14. Scroll down to "advanced" and then select "Wipe dalvik cache." Scroll to "Yes," and use power button to select.
15. Press the "Menu" softkey to return to the previous menu in CWM Recovery.
16. Navigate down to "Install zip from sdcard." Highlight it and press the power button to select.
17. Navigate to "choose zip from sdcard" and select.
18. Navigate to the rooted root tool/file that you downloaded earlier, and select it. Scroll to "Yes," and use power button to select. (again, may not be needed based on rom. If not, then just choose rom file instead)
19. When you're advised of completion, press the "Menu" softkey to go back to the previous CWR screen, then highlight and select "reboot system now." NOTE: If the rom was flashed in step 18 above, then you can skip these next steps and just let phone boot as normal.
IMMEDIATELY HOLD BOTH VOLUME BUTTONS AND POWER BUTTON!
20. Release buttons when Samsung logo appears.
21. You should return to cwr, if not "apply sdcard:update.zip" again.
22. Navigate to "choose zip from sdcard" and select.
23. Navigate to the rom of your choice file that you downloaded earlier, and select it. Scroll to "Yes," and use power button to select.
24. When you're advised of completion, press the "Menu" softkey to go back to the previous CWR screen, then highlight and select "reboot system now."
IMMEDIATELY HOLD BOTH VOLUME BUTTONS AND POWER BUTTON!
Repeat steps 20 through 24 until all patches have been run. Once that is done you can let it boot like normal. Keep in mind the first boot may take several minutes. Once its up, have fun with your new fully rooted, debloated, debinged, custom rom with tons of other enhancements.
As always, I am not responsible if you destroy your phone. You did it.
If you like this guide, please give the OP thanks and donate to the dev team who make this all possible.
Def should b a sticky.. then maybe not as many how to questions
Nice post. Hopefully this will stop people from clogging up the development section with questions.
If I flashed the DL09 stock MD5 file and got all the OTA updates to the latest version, would I be unrooted and completely back to stock to the point where if I took my phone into a verizon store for customer service they wouldn't be able to tell that I had voided my warranty by rooting? I am currently rooted running evil fascination rom with OTB reloaded kernel and ECO1 radio. I would probably have to get rid of any files/apps associated with rooting but other than that would they be able to tell?
shahud said:
Nice post. Hopefully this will stop people from clogging up the development section with questions.
If I flashed the DL09 stock MD5 file and got all the OTA updates to the latest version, would I be unrooted and completely back to stock to the point where if I took my phone into a verizon store for customer service they wouldn't be able to tell that I had voided my warranty by rooting? I am currently rooted running evil fascination rom with OTB reloaded kernel and ECO1 radio. I would probably have to get rid of any files/apps associated with rooting but other than that would they be able to tell?
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Yes, at that point you'd be fully stock and un-rooted. Though you'd want to exchange SD cards (with new phone.. not sure if there are issues with this) or copy important files to your computer.
superchunkwii said:
Yes, at that point you'd be fully stock and un-rooted. Though you'd want to exchange SD cards (with new phone.. not sure if there are issues with this) or copy important files to your computer.
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Do you mean that I should copy important files to my computer before I go through this process back to stock or are you talking about when/if I take my phone to a verizon store?
Thanks for the reply.
shahud said:
Do you mean that I should copy important files to my computer before I go through this process back to stock or are you talking about when/if I take my phone to a verizon store?
Thanks for the reply.
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When/if you take the phone to a Verizon store.
Bump.... still many questions where this answers.
sent from Froyo'd Fascinate!
Forgive me if there is not written!
Hi, i flash my phone on Android 2.2 Froyo, but I did not realize that there so many bugs.
Now I would like to return their stock firmware DI01 (Android 2.1-update1).
Could you give me a link to download the above described file DI01 (Android 2.1-update1)!
Would be very grateful!
And please describe in detail, the difference between DI01 (Android 2.1-update1) from DL09 (Android 2.1-update1), I'm new to flashing Android!
cjstyle said:
Forgive me if there is not written!
Hi, i flash my phone on Android 2.2 Froyo, but I did not realize that there so many bugs.
Now I would like to return their stock firmware DI01 (Android 2.1-update1).
Could you give me a link to download the above described file DI01 (Android 2.1-update1)!
Would be very grateful!
And please describe in detail, the difference between DI01 (Android 2.1-update1) from DL09 (Android 2.1-update1), I'm new to flashing Android!
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DL09 was the last 2.1 android up date and it fixed many bugs including GPS. However, I don't know of any bugs in 2.2. At least I don't have any.
Just one question? I dont see anything in your instructions that pertains to disabling or removing voodoo 1st. Adryn has always said you should remove voodoo prior to return to stock even if using odin. Is that not the case? Is it safe to overwrite an enabled voodoo kernel with odin? I have always disabled voodoo prior to odin. If I dont have to, that would be very nice.
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Does anyone know if we can use wireless tethering for free if we have the latest version of either evil fascination or community ROM? It definitely works if I just download some tethering app from the market but I wanted to know if verizon is going to know that i'm using it and charge me for it. Thanks for any help.
Evil Fascination v3.4.1
EDO1 radio
GrainOsand said:
Just one question? I dont see anything in your instructions that pertains to disabling or removing voodoo 1st. Adryn has always said you should remove voodoo prior to return to stock even if using odin. Is that not the case? Is it safe to overwrite an enabled voodoo kernel with odin? I have always disabled voodoo prior to odin. If I dont have to, that would be very nice.
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Nice catch. Yes, I do believe Voodoo needs to be disabled.
Please correct me if I am wrong. Isn't "Reboot Recovery" the same thing as reboot and then quickly holding the power button and volume buttons? But easier? No buttons needed. It is the first thing listed in the Advanced and Debugging Menu list in CWR.
Also, another question about this process:
After wiping data, restoring data through Nandroid backup and restore/Advanced Restore: Data only....
Is this the best way to get back to where you were data-wise, before the wiping/flashing? To put your data back on top of the new... whatever you just flashed?I am wondering about wiping cache/dalvik before doing the backup, then it might be cleaner?
Also wondering when to reboot, and when to reboot to recovery? It may be obvious, but not to me just yet.
Robtao said:
Please correct me if I am wrong. Isn't "Reboot Recovery" the same thing as reboot and then quickly holding the power button and volume buttons? But easier? No buttons needed. It is the first thing listed in the Advanced and Debugging Menu list in CWR.
Also, another question about this process:
After wiping data, restoring data through Nandroid backup and restore/Advanced Restore: Data only....
Is this the best way to get back to where you were data-wise, before the wiping/flashing? To put your data back on top of the new... whatever you just flashed?I am wondering about wiping cache/dalvik before doing the backup, then it might be cleaner?
Also wondering when to reboot, and when to reboot to recovery? It may be obvious, but not to me just yet.
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1. yes, using the CWR option will work, however, the first time you won't have that option.
2. With the latest stock kernals, you must reboot to recovery as they will over write CWR and root. So, you can't fully boot until you have replaced the kernal.
3. I don't use nandroid. It may not be simplier, but I just use titanium backup. I get to the point where I'm done flashing stuff and then simply use a batch restore of my apps/data. Never had an issue with this.
I could be wrong, but I thought the purpose of nandroid (as I've never used it) was to back-up a complete prior state, not just data/apps/settings. To me, it is merely a way to undo the rom you just flash if it was bad.
I wrote this to answer a common question new people have about how to best go to this new rom from either an older rom or a brand new phone (as the devs recommended going to full stock before flashing newest roms).
superchunkwii said:
I could be wrong, but I thought the purpose of nandroid (as I've never used it) was to back-up a complete prior state, not just data/apps/settings. To me, it is merely a way to undo the rom you just flash if it was bad.
Thanks for the info. It is all coming into better focus.
If you go into Nandroid backup and restore, Advanced Restore lets you select which backup to use, and how much you want to restore from your complete backup, and data only is one option. Seems to be working for me, but I thought somebody might have some suggestions about it. Titanium would be my other choice, and I don't know much about the pros and cons of either, except that Nandroid is pretty quick.
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I love the new rom, but it crashes my phone with an acore error. tried reflashing it and no luck. Any guesses?
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I love the new rom, but it crashes my phone with an acore error. tried reflashing it and no luck. Any guesses?
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Post your question, if you havn't already, in the community rom thread. This way the devs can see it.
Thanks for the great write up superchunckwii!
I have a completely stock (never even rooted) Fascinate.
My current Fascinate build info:
Firmware - 2.1-update 1
Baseband - S:i500.04V.EA28
Kernal - 2.6.29
Build - SCH- I500.EA28
It is my understanding the ED01 is the latest release.
I plan to root, and use TiBu to back all my apps and data before flashing Community.
Being that I am still stock, if I OTA to ED01, then root and use TiBu to create a backup, should I still flash back to stock DL09 and OTA back to EB01 per your instruction (not sure if it’s ok to be rooted on ED01 to get CWM installed and proceed)?
Also, I see Community 1.2 update includes “New kernel from nemesis2all!”.
I prefer not to oc/uv.
After installing and upon first boot, is this kernel oc/uv at all or set at stock clock speed?
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Being that I am still stock, if I OTA to ED01, then root and use TiBu to create a backup, should I still flash back to stock DL09 and OTA back to EB01 per your instruction (not sure if it’s ok to be rooted on ED01 to get CWM installed and proceed)?
Also, I see Community 1.2 update includes “New kernel from nemesis2all!”.
I prefer not to oc/uv.
After installing and upon first boot, is this kernel oc/uv at all or set at stock clock speed?
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If you're already on stock, there's no need to flash back to DL09. The reason that's there is so other people (usually being rooted, on a different rom, etc.) can get on an official build, precisely so that they can upgrade to ED01. If you flash back to stock afterwards, you'll just be doing the same thing all over again.
At defaults, OTB isn't overclocked (max speed is 1000), and shouldn't be considered as undervolted. As in, the 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1000 steps are stock voltages, but I don't think the 600 step exists on stock, in which case there technically wouldn't be a stock voltage for that step. Its voltage is reasonably between the 400 and 800 though, so it's not really undervolted. (Although you could always uncheck it and hit "save at boot" if you really don't trust it.)
I'm begging for someone to help me figure out what's going on with my Vibrant...but first, I've got to start out by admitting that I'm a total noob at this stuff--as much as I TRY to read/learn, I just don't seem to "get" it...I just wanted to make sure to make that clear before I tried explaining what my phone's been doing.
Okay, so, I updated to 2.2 the day it came out (months ago) & I'm rooted...(that's about as far as I've had the guts to go with it--I've never flashed a ROM or do anything else, simply because I was afraid I'd screw something up)...anyways, lately (for probably about 3-4 weeks now) my phone has dramatically slowed down, and now my home launchers (I've tried LPP, ADW, GO, & of course, the stock one) & some of my settings (mainly, the tones on my alarm clock & my ring tones) all keep resetting; my home screen will go blank and it takes several seconds to restart again...
I've done factory reset at least twice, I've uninstalled/reinstalled all the home launchers--even tried uninstalling all the other ones & just using the stock one...keeps happening. I've tried switching out my SD card--(I've got a brand new one in there now)--still nothing...I'm not sure what else I need to do--?
Could anybody PLEASE help me out before I throw my phone out the window--??!! ... THANK YOU!!!
I'd flash a new ROM. Don't be scared. Good luck!
Are you using a task killer? You might be inadvertently killing your launcher
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it's being killed. Either from a task manager (boo) or more likely it's just ran out of memory. Are you playing pretty heavy games? Plants vs Zombies makes my ADW EX reset, also the other game from that developer... it does too.
Could just be an app that is a hog. Any certain apps you run often when it happens? Notice any certain apps draining the battery? You could try installing watchdog.. it looks for apps that are using a lot of memory.
if you question certain apps, you could uninstall and see.
when i was on stock 2.2 my notification volume reset itself from full to about half everytime i got a text (or sent 1)
hasnt on any custom rom iv'e been on
id odin back to stock and clear out some memory
I'd flash over CM7. The battery drain issue JUST got solved (nightly 39) so it's battery is on par with 2.2 stock now (or better!). Broken GPS but that's the only bug.
Performance is 3-4 TIMES faster in EVERYTHING. Yes....that's TIMES. It feels like an entirely new phone. Also, it looks much better than anything you'll see from stock....with many customization options for theme. Try it.
Flashing now is SUPER easy. I literally can flash CM7 on your phone in about 2 minutes (provided I download it before).
Simply go on Market and get ROM Manager
Flash Clockwork Recovery from ROM MANAGER.
Download latest CM7
Put CM7 file on phone memory
Reboot into clockwork recovery
Install CM7 from clockwork
Wait till phone boots.
It can be useful to make a backup from Clockwork before you flash so if u **** up, you can go back. No harm done.
I had originally downloaded advanced task killer--but I uninstalled it months ago; I've also uninstalled anything that seemed to be eating up memory...but, it does seem to stay low anyways; I don't have anything that runs in the background, however, that I haven't always had running back when it was working okay--? I'm not sure what I'm missing though...
And, yes--I'm SUCH a chicken about flashing another ROM, simply because everything I've read on here has pretty much "scared" me out of trying it! I've downloaded ROM manager a few months ago, but (and I don't remember exactly which part I had the issue with) I tried to make a nandroid & it wouldn't let me...so I pretty much gave up--but, now that I'm having these problems, I may go back & read everything & (hopefully) try it all again...so, in other words, Stay Tuned--(in case I need some help! haha!)...
Don't be scared.
Nandroid backups are made in recovery. Use ROM manager to flash recovery. In recovery after reinstalling packages and getting green or red recovery use the backup and restore option to create ur back up (that's ur nandroid). This flashing situation is really easy if you read. These are good guys here if you need help they will be more than willing to help you. Good luck!
Task killers are garbage and down with @akaskriller
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Yes just post questions if needed. The procedure like I said is really simply and the benefits are huge. But do read some stuff, it's always good to know it
Okaaaaaay...so, I'm just now (yes, a month and a half later) getting some time to sit down and attempt to "fix" my phone... I ODIN'ed back to stock 2.1--but now, I can't get root...?! I've copied update files from XDA into my phone, which, I'm assuming I've done correctly...??--(I told y'all I was a noob)...then, did the whole push the volume keys + power button maneuver--but when I tried to re-install packages, it tells me it's not there or they can't be opened...I've tried re-doing all this MANY times today without any luck...
Now, originally I had used SuperOne Click to get root--but that was after I had updated to 2.2...but everything I've looked at for to get root on 2.1, I don't see anything mentioned about using SuperOne Click...? Help me out guys--I'm getting crossed-eyed over here...
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU
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Here's how to flash.
1. ODIN (You've done that already).
2. Use SuperOneClick to root the phone (read here how to use it) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682. You need Development enabled on the phone and plugged to your computer to do it. READ that topic I listed carefully if you are confused on how to root it.
3. Install ROM Manager from the Market, then flash Clockwork Recovery (select Vibrant (MTD) for Clockwork version). Now you are free to flash ROMs.
4. If flashing to CM7, download the latest nightly
(http://cm-nightlies.appspot.com/?device=vibrantmtd), put that on your phone via the USB cable. Put it on the phone memory, not on ur external SD card.
5. Reboot into recovery (Hold Power + Volume up + Volume down as you reboot the phone). Select re-install packages twice. Now that will get you into Clockwork recovery mod if you did step 3.
6. Select Install from zip card, find the CM7 ROM file you put on your phone and flash it. Wait till done.
7. Reboot phone, you now have CM7. Boot it up and let it sit for 5 minutes (do not touch it, its doing setup stuff).
8. Open the program ROM Manager (its installed by default). For Recovery, select Vibrant MTD 3.0x I think. Then select Download ROM, find the Google Apps package.
9. After downloading the Google Apps package, install it. You can do it straight from ROM Manager, it will ask you for root and then reboot into recovery and do it automatically.
10. You are done, you can now restore apps or set the phone how you like for usage.
OPTIONALLY you can install additional kernels and modems for better battery/coverage. The recommended modem is KB5 for CM7.1 as for kernel, if you want to upgrade, I'd recommend the latest Glitch CM7 kernel beta (fully stable).
NOTE, your GPS likely will not work in CM7. Be ready for that if you go this way.
Wow, seriously--Thaaaank You x110! I'll let you know how it goes!
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Here is the udate.zip to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723479
(click the QR code and download, thats slick)
That needs to be placed on the internal SD, NOT in any folder, just sitting out on it's own. Open any file manager and make sure its there. At this point find the ROM you eventually wanna flash and place it on the internal SD as well. I like to make a folder named "ROM" and put all my ROM's in there.
After you ODIN when you boot into recovery it should be blue. SWEET!
- Reinstall Packages(do this until you get green recovery)
- apply update zip(do this in green recovery)
- Now flash the ROM you have already placed onto the internal SD. It is important to only flash once you get the green recovery.
Good luck!
okay, for either one of the ways...do i want debugging on or off--? (i'm assuming that "matters"--?)
HA! Nevermind... 0
All of a sudden, and for no apparent reason, my gTab is not booting properly. I have to hold the power button for a long time before it powers up, then I get the birds, a blinking TpNTap screen a few times, and then it finally goes black. I have CWM installed and was running Vegan-Froyo stable version until this happened.
A few questions:
1. Is there hope of getting my system and settings/data back? Or shall I assume something got corrupted and will probably have to re-flash a ROM?
2. If I need to re-flash, do I have to go back to stock first, or can I just wipe out my existing ROM/data using the standard procedure, and then install a new one? I was happy with Vegan, but if I have to start from scratch, will probably try the Calkulin-Clemsyn combo this time.
3. I have a partial backup I did with Titanium a few weeks ago. I assume I can restore that after I install the new ROM. Correct?
4. Any other pointers/suggestions?
Thanks a lot for your help.
Boot into cwm (power button and volume +) and wipe data/factory reset. Then reboot your system.
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Make sure you visit my site for dummies linked in siggy and read through to get an idea of what's going on with certain things.