Hey guys and gals (although I suspect mostly guys =|)
I have become a noob. A few years ago I was fully into this with flashing and modding scene with the Huawei ideos 8150 phones, done as a service on a local auction website, mostly as many found they were too slow.
After doing this for about 6 months I dropped it as I went into study, my pc has been formatted numerous times since and I can't for the life of me remember what the Android software is called that directly interacts with the linux subsystem on the phone/device.
Why? I now have a T-mobile Galaxy S Vibrant (SGH-T959) and i've been trying to get CyanogenMod 10.0 onto it.
I have rooted the phone thru SuperOneClick via pc (as Z4root would crash).
I have installed OCLF v2
Android system is curently Froyo 2.2 (krnl 2.6.32.9)
I am able to successfully flash the clockwork mod recovery but please see attachment View attachment 1636948
The phone automatically re-installs the default recovery apk's when the recovery menu is launched. Why?
I have taken a look at alternatives like heimdall and odin to flash the ROM but i'm not at all confident because I've never had a ROM fail to flash, so I'm in-experienced at recovery
I'd really appreciate your help on this - I've done research into why this might be happening, but those cases seemed to be unique down to other factors..
I am not familiar with OCLF v2???
Here is a guide with files etc. The issue you are having is because of froyo more specifically android recovery 3(e). The easiest thing to do IMO is Odin back to stock, that takes care of recovery issue, root again then use the update.zip from this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
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samsgun357 said:
I am not familiar with OCLF v2???
Here is a guide with files etc. The issue you are having is because of froyo more specifically android recovery 3(e). The easiest thing to do IMO is Odin back to stock, that takes care of recovery issue, root again then use the update.zip from this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9375927
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Hey
OneClickLagFix v2 makes an external ext3 directory for swapfiles and prog access or somehting, it's pretty amazing and it sped up I/O via Quadrant by 1600 points making ythe phone so fast it can't complete the boot animation because it's already loaded
Thanks for that guide too, Imma work thru that one shortly
1) You mean the kernel?
2) Recovery doesn't use apks. It's a binary program that runs without the OS. Apks are used within the Android OS, for example being either apps or components like the status bar.
Visit the CyanogenMod wiki for a full update guide for the Vibrant (there's a link in the nightly thread under "from Samsung stock")
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FaultException said:
1) You mean the kernel?
2) Recovery doesn't use apks. It's a binary program that runs without the OS. Apks are used within the Android OS, for example being either apps or components like the status bar.
Visit the CyanogenMod wiki for a full update guide for the Vibrant (there's a link in the nightly thread under "from Samsung stock")
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Oh wow, a reply form the mod-god himself . I am honored!
I ended up following a poorly written guide to mod my Vibrant from Android 2.3 to JFD using ODIN. Flashed update.zip which seemed to give me a temporary CWM recovery, next reboot it was back on stock. Tried again and the CWM recovery stuck.
Phone is currently running CyangogenMod 10.1 with gapps-jb-20121212-signed as is running amazingly well.
I realize that I've flashed a nightly build of 10.1 and using it as a daily driver was not recommended, but so far it's flawless with the expcetion that I haven't yet tested GPS and I haven't found how to get Google's own navigation software back. I'm a computer tech who often visits customers homes, so fairly important that it works
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Oh wow, a reply form the mod-god himself . I am honored!
I ended up following a poorly written guide to mod my Vibrant from Android 2.3 to JFD using ODIN. Flashed update.zip which seemed to give me a temporary CWM recovery, next reboot it was back on stock. Tried again and the CWM recovery stuck.
Phone is currently running CyangogenMod 10.1 with gapps-jb-20121212-signed as is running amazingly well.
I realize that I've flashed a nightly build of 10.1 and using it as a daily driver was not recommended, but so far it's flawless with the expcetion that I haven't yet tested GPS and I haven't found how to get Google's own navigation software back. I'm a computer tech who often visits customers homes, so fairly important that it works
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Most of the CM work comes from the Galaxy S-line work done by pawitp, and the work done by others in the CyanogenMod team and Gerrit.
You can get Maps from the Play Store.
FaultException said:
Most of the CM work comes from the Galaxy S-line work done by pawitp, and the work done by others in the CyanogenMod team and Gerrit.
You can get Maps from the Play Store.
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Yea thanks man, I've already sorted that. Only problem that remains is that I cannot get a gpslock after sitting in the sun for 45minutes (omg sun!)
See this thread by moped for GPS help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36456644
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See this thread by moped for GPS help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36456644
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Is there anything this forum doesn't have now ??
Few years ago when I was a frequent, there certainly wasn't this much info in one place - Will let you know how I get on - Althought I am in New Zealand so i'm wondering if this will even work.
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I feel like this is a pretty big deal for us, or perhaps I am reading this wrong? It looks like last nights big 6.1 update for the Cyanogen mod now supports the Samsung Fascinate! Anyone tried it yet?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_Samsung_Galaxy_S_(Fascinate)
NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Last update October 9th.
Sorry... You must have missed these parts.
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NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Last update October 9th.
Sorry... You must have missed these parts.
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Ugh, I'm an idiot, anyway to delete this thread?
tlogank said:
I feel like this is a pretty big deal for us, or perhaps I am reading this wrong? It looks like last nights big 6.1 update for the Cyanogen mod now supports the Samsung Fascinate! Anyone tried it yet?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Full_Update_Guide_-_Samsung_Galaxy_S_(Fascinate)
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If you read a little further down:
Flashing CyanogenMod
NOTE: As of right now CyanogenMod is not available for the Samsung Fascinate. Please check the wiki or the Samsung Galaxy S sub-forum for updates.
So far, only root instructions seem to be there.
Clockwork Mod Recovery
I am confused?? I follwed the instruction and d/l Rom Manager and flashed recovery. I am able to enter into clockwork mod recovery just fine, I have made several Nandroids using this. ??? Am I misreading this post??
denonlake said:
I am confused?? I follwed the instruction and d/l Rom Manager and flashed recovery. I am able to enter into clockwork mod recovery just fine, I have made several Nandroids using this. ??? Am I misreading this post??
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No, you are not. The issue is that Clockwork can't read (and therefore wipe or backup) the ext4 partition that voodoo puts our data in. It might not be able to read RFS as well, I am not sure.
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No, you are not. The issue is that Clockwork can't read (and therefore wipe or backup) the ext4 partition that voodoo puts our data in. It might not be able to read RFS as well, I am not sure.
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So since im voodooless im good? Still running stock woth only bloat removed , bing removed And google added
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denonlake said:
So since im voodooless im good? Still running stock woth only bloat removed , bing removed And google added
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I doubt that is the case, but I as well do not fully understand what Jesus here is trying to say, I will leave it up to him for further explanation.
As a side note, I would be thrilled if they released Cyanogen for the Fascinate, that would be fantastic.
The issue is that Cyanogen is based off 2.2 (Froyo) and the Fascinate does not have a 2.2 kernel yet.
I was on their wiki last night and almost made the same mistake until I read that part. I was all excited and was thinking, "How did no one see this"
then I punched myself in the face
Whoa -
As near as I can count, you guys are talking about three different things:
1) Clockwork Recovery is definitely available for the Fascinate, and has been for a while.
2) Clockwork Recovery and Cyanogenmod are different things.
3) The issue with Clockwork Recovery not reading Nandroid backups ONLY applies if Voodoo is installed and enabled. Supplysidejesus covered this correctly.
Martian21 got it right in that Cyanogenmod 6.* is based on Android 2.2, so we won't be seeing it until Samsung pushes a 2.2 update.
The good news is that Koush has expressed a willingness to work on the CM port when there is some Froyo source to work from.
Good things will come in time!
Zennmaster said:
The good news is that Koush has expressed a willingness to work on the CM port when there is some Froyo source to work from.
Good things will come in time!
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I don't think I would get too excited on that one..
Being a former Droid Inc user, I would personally rather get another CM guy on it.
Koush does SO MUCH for the community that I think he's spread too thin to give this device the full attention that it will need. I am not knocking him, he's awesome and done a ton. With his new company he works for and all the rom manager items and things for clockwork recoveries, I just don't see him working on this one.
what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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That would be great. It sucks that there are so many people out there eager to help, but no way to *quickly* get the skills it takes to help? I wish it was as easy as watching a youtube video on what to do - I know there are some, but it seems like something's missing?
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NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate.
Last update October 9th.
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It also say's "NOTE: ClockworkMod Recovery is currently not available for the Samsung Fascinate. Please check the wiki or follow clockwordmod on Twitter for updates.", but i am running 2.5.1.0 via rom manager as we speak? Very intersting...
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Recovery doesn't require 2.2.
I don't know anything about developing but I just read on wesgarner's twitter that the source for the galaxy s CM6 is now available, does that mean anything to us fascinate users?
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I doubt that is the case, but I as well do not fully understand what Jesus here is trying to say, I will leave it up to him for further explanation.
As a side note, I would be thrilled if they released Cyanogen for the Fascinate, that would be fantastic.
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Not sure how else to explain it, but I will try.
By default, Samsung places the /data/ partition of the phone in a file system called RFS. It is slow and inefficient, so the guys over at the Voodoo project created the lagfix which converts the partition to ext4, which is a MUCH faster file system, and makes accessing and using our apps much more efficient.
The only problem with this and Clockwork Recovery is that Clockwork does not have the capability to READ the ext4 partition that the Voodoo lagfix creates. So, when you do a nandroid with Clockwork, it will backup everything it is supposed to backup EXCEPT the ext4 data partition. That is the issue we have with Clockwork. Until Koush adds support for ext4, we are kind of dead in the water for a complete nandroid backup.
That's all I was saying.
Like I said, I'm also not sure if Clockwork can read the default RFS partition - someone would have to confirm or dis-confirm that for me.
Wish I was knew more. I have a lot of the infrastructure info down, I think, just no good with code and programming.
Bleh.
Clockwork can backup the /data partition on a stock Galaxy S. That is why you have to diable Voodoo in order to do a full Nandroid then you can re-enable it.
As was stated earlier Koush has said that he will port CM6+ to the Fasinate once 2.2 source is availalble. to try to work from 2.1, while possible, would be a wasted effort with 2.2 so close. All Koush needs to do is lay the foundation for CM6, there are dozens of other talented devs who can take that work and build on it. Don't fear - CM6 will come and will be actively suported by many devs. I'd be willing to bet that once Voodoo is officially released for the Fascinate Koush will add support in ClockworkMod recovery.
dnoyeb said:
what would be great is if a team of devs worked on the CM part when the time comes instead of a one man show.
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The contemporary users of open source software are so weird.
"A Team" - show 'em the money!
Holy thread resurrection bat man!
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Hi all,
I have a korean galaxy tab 10.1 (M380W).
Do I need special rom or the regular GT7510 roms will work ?
Thanks,
Ron
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Anyone has an idea ?
Are there any M380W users here ?
i am having a same device like you, korean version, i may say u should not [even] root your tab nor install CWM recovery, it'll break your recovery, even reinstall stock recovery won't work.
I'm stuck now with my tab that i managed to root, but the Super user app and root permission is unstable, sometime it works, sometime not.
even now i don't have guts to unroot nor install new [shiny] roms from devs team, because the recovery UI had been messed, i can't see a damn line.
oh, and the update package 44mb recently released by samsung wont work, although my tab asks me to update it continuously.
this's a nightmare, it's like the korean version is abandoned.
I've had mine rooted since day 1 and have had no issues. As far as roms and cwm, I wouldn't advise it. There is very little to no development/support for this device, as far as I am able to find.
Root it, get ADW Ex and MarketEnabler. Great device, no major issues and has 3.2.
Good luck.
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I got it rooted from the first day, too. CWM recovery seem operate fine, just the screen is messed up like an old tv (noise static...), in fact i did one back up and restore with the CWM recovery with no problem.
Also, is your device unlocked? Mine's still locked and it didn't accept any unlock method publicized by devs team nor through other websites up till now.
beside, tab 10.1 is a great device, easy support outdoor works, activities, fun for entertainments, games,...
just the modding part that scared me, haha~
Mine is and has always been locked.
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I have same device and try to root, flash it many times but I can't. As you mentioned, this tab seem to be not compatible with CWM recovery and its screen becomes crazy when I enter CWM recovery. Now, it's very nice to hear you can root it and I appreciate if you can share the way to me. Thank you in advance.
Rooting M380W
I'm currently on 3.2 but I had rooted my device before the update so results may vary.
First, you don't need CWM to root. Just the attached zip file.
Go into Recovery Mode by holding Vol Down + Power for about 10 seconds.
Press Vol Down to toggle between Recovery Mode and Download Mode.
Select Recovery Mode by pressing Vol Up.
Use Vol Up/Down to move through the menu.
Move down to "apply update from /sdcard" and press Power
Browse to where you saved the zip file.
Highlight it and press Power.
You should be rooted on next boot.
Good luck!
^That's technically the way it is to root your tab.
Please inbox me any news about modding around this sexy device, as i'll do the same
The TouchScreenTune, Titanium backup, CWM recovery (with visual problem) work fine on my rooted korean version (SHW-M380K)
Best regard.
p/s: also why do you say your tab is locked and always will be? you mean forever locked, right? any proof? @koe1974
koe1974 said:
Mine is and has always been locked.
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Thank you very much, Koe1974. Finally, I already rooted for my device. I would ask you some more questions:
Can this tab up the custom firmwares (like Overcome) with stock recovery or CWM recovery (by count click)?
How to overclock this tab?
Thank again for your help.
I've just found it and trying to unlock my tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336659
FYI: It seems the US varients of the tab are getting the 63mb update we got last month. We also recieved a small one on 11/11 which had something to do with the hdmi output, not really sure though. And I just noticed a new one today, 11/13. I see no info about what it is on the samsung mobile site but it's about 10mb.
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lonelycount said:
^That's technically the way it is to root your tab.
Please inbox me any news about modding around this sexy device, as i'll do the same
The TouchScreenTune, Titanium backup, CWM recovery (with visual problem) work fine on my rooted korean version (SHW-M380K)
Best regard.
p/s: also why do you say your tab is locked and always will be? you mean forever locked, right? any proof? @koe1974
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I mean, when I bought it, it was locked. And up until now, none of the updates have unlocked it. As far as in the future goes ...
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I did the latest update, EK10, via Kies last night. I managed to grab the full rom from the Kies temp folder before it deleted it. You can get it here.
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I cannot connect anymore to kies after my tab updated to 3.2. I already checked update by OTA but it said no update
if you all send me the stock boot.img from your latest rom, i will build a recovery for you. it will be the same as standard recovery that i build for galaxy tab 10.1, from cyanogenmod's (koush) repo.
pershoot said:
if you all send me the stock boot.img from your latest rom, i will build a recovery for you. it will be the same as standard recovery that i build for galaxy tab 10.1, from cyanogenmod's (koush) repo.
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I'll take you up on that offer. I've PM'ed you. Much appreciated!
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koe1974 said:
I'll take you up on that offer. I've PM'ed you. Much appreciated!
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built and sent to you for testing.
UMS is not implemented (so the option will not work).
no radio/extra partitions will be available.
Everything good to go?
high community i have been trying to change the ugly vibrant boot splash but i cant seem to find a way .i almost did but the package was removed due to some one complaining about the dev. i know it can be done because im running the gingerbread boot loaders for the vibrant but i wanted to change the image to the google image like in the nexus any ideas?
If you're already on the gb bootloaders you can use this guide. It's in the Captivate forums, but also works on the Vibrant. Worked perfectly for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13519860
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lazyb421 said:
If you're already on the gb bootloaders you can use this guide. It's in the Captivate forums, but also works on the Vibrant. Worked perfectly for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13519860
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thanks i appreciate it but it didnt work i followed all the instructions and it after i flashed the lfs file with odin my phone just kept bringing me back to the recovery menu. im running ics passion v 10 and gingerbread bootloaders
otokon said:
thanks i appreciate it but it didnt work i followed all the instructions and it after i flashed the lfs file with odin my phone just kept bringing me back to the recovery menu. im running ics passion v 10 and gingerbread bootloaders
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These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
straight from that op, if i need to explain why that doesnt work with ICS then you shouldnt be trying to do this in the first place
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These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
straight from that op, if i need to explain why that doesnt work with ICS then you shouldnt be trying to do this in the first place
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No explanation needed I know this but I'd figure I give it a go anyways however I'm actually working on a rom that is free from Google in every way . There are some very disturbing things about how Google collects and saves info on us all .if I'm unsuccessful then I'll get a blackberry or just a no frills phone .thanks
Wanted to update rom, so I went through a lot of choices and decided on this one:
SuperClean by Adrynalyne
Followed instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798064
Thought I did everything correctly. After apply the updating and rebooting, I'm stuck at the Samsung Logo, with a pule vibrating. One vibe, pause, then two quick and just repeats over and over.
I tried searching but couldn't seem to find anything that helped.
My odin is Odin3 v1.83
my cwm-recovery's binary file is dated 3/30/2011
I was running VZW updated gingerbread 2.3.x (i think the x was .5)
Thanks for the help.
back on gingerbread
followed droidstyles steps to reset back to stock.
what did I do wrong in trying to update to the supreclean.
thanks
infinital said:
followed droidstyles steps to reset back to stock.
what did I do wrong in trying to update to the supreclean.
thanks
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why are you wanting to flash an outdated rom that is no longer being developed? Imo flash aokp glitched b34 and dont look back...if your stuck on touchwiz then flash nitsuj17 superclean3 rom.
Isn't super frankenclean a froyo or maybe even late eclair rom? And you flashed it over gingerbread..................
First of all you probably have gingerbread bootloader and that isn't going to play nice with such an old build. Secondly it makes no sense to flash that version as frankebclean evolved into Superclean which is now on gingerbread itself.
Seriously, do some reading about the different versions of Android. If you want to install a number of popular apps you are going to need to be on at least froyo and increasingly at least gingerbread.
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thanks
I didn't realize that it was an outdated rom.
I got reset back to stock and following droidstyles guide.
ended up using for now superclean 3 I think, just I didn't want to go back to stock.
I did realize I was on gingerbread before but just made the mistake on that first rom I tried.
thanks
Only problem I'm seeming to have now is with the wifi tether.
I went to the android wifi tether page, cannot post the link yet.
downloaded the last non-beta/experimental release (2.0.7)
installed, granted super user, start tethering, but don't see the SSID popup. Not on my other android phone (charge), my Kindle Fire, or My laptop. I tried a couple other wifi tethers (barnacle was one), but had the same result.
Should I have to update something else?
Thanks for the help guys.
infinital said:
I didn't realize that it was an outdated rom.
I got reset back to stock and following droidstyles guide.
ended up using for now superclean 3 I think, just I didn't want to go back to stock.
I did realize I was on gingerbread before but just made the mistake on that first rom I tried.
thanks
Only problem I'm seeming to have now is with the wifi tether.
I went to the android wifi tether page, cannot post the link yet.
downloaded the last non-beta/experimental release (2.0.7)
installed, granted super user, start tethering, but don't see the SSID popup. Not on my other android phone (charge), my Kindle Fire, or My laptop. I tried a couple other wifi tethers (barnacle was one), but had the same result.
Should I have to update something else?
Thanks for the help guys.
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go into device profile and set it to galaxy nexus cdma
Super clean 3.0 is a good choice if you want or need to stay close to stock. Geewis is also a good touchwiz rom.
If you start feeling adventurou and in the mood for an ice cream sandwich the aokp glitched builds are really something else as they will give you an additional 40mb or so of ram. On the ram star ed fascinate, that's a big deal.
Anyway best of luck in all future flashing.
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go into device profile and set it to galaxy nexus cdma
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I can't seem to find that setting, droidstyle. Thanks
Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? Any ideas how to root?
Thank you.
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Rooting YP-GI1CB (North American (US) version)
Rooting YP-GI1CW (International version)
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Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? There is a thread [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697248 ] here where the author claims his tool CAN root devices with Android 2.3.6 installed. Is it legit and will it work with Galaxy Player 4.2? I'm not a power user and can't risk bricking my sister's device, but we would like to root the device and install a CM9 ROM when one becomes available for our Galaxy Player 4.2. Please, give us some advice, what should we do or should we just wait and see..
Thank you.
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I don't know if this work as this is using the newest exploit for motorola phones. It would be better to try with a device that can be restored after this but you can try it I don't think it would harm your device if it works with other phones than motorola.
I tried it with my 3.6 (YP-GS1) and it didn't work.
alice90 said:
Hello everybody.
It seems there is no section in XDA forums for the newer Galaxy Player models (e.g. 3.6 and 4.2) so I'm posting here.
As I could understand by reading posts in this section the newer Galaxy Player devices with Android 2.3.6 version still can not be rooted because the vuln which is being exploited in current rooting tools is patched in the newer versions of Android. Is it correct? There is a thread [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697248 ] here where the author claims his tool CAN root devices with Android 2.3.6 installed. Is it legit and will it work with Galaxy Player 4.2? I'm not a power user and can't risk bricking my sister's device, but we would like to root the device and install a CM9 ROM when one becomes available for our Galaxy Player 4.2. Please, give us some advice, what should we do or should we just wait and see..
Thank you.
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I suggest just sit back and relax a while, there still aren't any DEVs with a 4.2 let alone plans for a CM9 or anything else for the 4.2, give it time, one day a DEV will get one and design an exploit, that will probable involve modding the kernel to be rootable, like had to be done with the 5.0's running 2.3.6 and RJ's kernel for example.
Well thank you friends, I'll wait then.. And how can I promote the creation of a new forum section for 3.6 and 4.2 models (or renaming this one to include them)? I think with a separate section mor devs will be attracted/informed about the new devices to give a try. Thank you.
Glad to see someone started a thread for the Galaxy Player 4.2 :good:
I will appreciate it, too, when a developer at some point gets one of these and plies their skills to a rooting solution. Though I am a long time PC user, this is my first android device. For a reasonable price and without being tied to a service contract, it seems like a carryable solution for audio/video playing, GPS, WiFi to local computers or internet. Slight improvements over the 4.0 include a claimed IPS screen, slightly larger screen size & battery, and front speakers. But less root-friendly. And as I'm sure everyone here agrees, if we bought a device we should be able to own it! Including administrator/root user control if we wish.
Here's a little bit of info I can contribute: accessing Download Mode or Recovery Mode. Samsung's website didn't help as it only linked a user manual for the 4.0. So I searched and tinkered.
First, identifying my device (bought from US website).
Printed in battery compartment
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 8GB
model YP-GI1CB/XAA
date 2012.05
Settings | About device
model number YP-GI1
android version 2.3.6
kernel version 2.6.35.7-CL1076053 [email protected] #1
build number GINGERBREAD.UELD3
Here's a repeatable method that worked for me to access Download Mode.
1) device off, unplug USB, pull out/reseat battery to try to clear possible bugginess in firmware.
2) home + volume down + power (press in order and hold). Takes about 3 seconds. Displays the following.
Warning!!!
A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications.
If you want to download a custom OS, press the volume up key.
Otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.Here's a repeatable method that worked for me to access Recovery Mode (aka bootloader menu).
1) device off, unplug usb, pull out/reseat battery to try to clear possible bugginess in firmware.
2) home + volume up + power (press in order and hold), release power when white Samsung logo appears. Takes about 7 seconds. Displays the following.
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files.
# MANUAL MODE *
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Write DFT
Applied the CSC-code 'XAA'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC.Android system recovery <3e>
Enter: OK Key, Select : Vol UP / Vol Down
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
UPDATE: A few days ago I'd sent a message to Samsung support, including mention of the User Manual download actually being for the 4.0. Well, I checked again today, just before submitting this post, and I see they did link a 4.2 manual around that time. On page 16 are Recovery Mode instructions that align with what I wrote above.
Now all someone needs to do is root or right?
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any updates?
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Is anyone working on rooting the 4.2? As far as I can tell, there's currently no way to get root access on it.
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
hanthesolo said:
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
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Yea but didin't you need to be root to extract dd the partition?
hanthesolo said:
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it.
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That would be really great if you can push that through. We definitely need a section for these devices
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zaclimon said:
Yea but didin't you need to be root to extract dd the partition?
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coleburns said:
That would be really great if you can push that through. We definitely need a section for these phones
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Well, I believe I saw a kies-extracted stock image at some point, so maybe someone can get that for me.
Sure, I will ask him sometime today if that's feasible. Xda has been overloaded lately, so it may not happen, but it's worth a shot.
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Well, I believe I saw a kies-extracted stock image at some point, so maybe someone can get that for me.
Sure, I will ask him sometime today if that's feasible. Xda has been overloaded lately, so it may not happen, but it's worth a shot.
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Fingers Crossed.
hanthesolo said:
Well, first if all, I think chrisda1 (our actually pretty reasonable mod) should create a 3.6+4.2 development section, so that they you guys can have an official place to work on this stuff. Maybe I will ask him about it. Secondly, for more advanced users/devs, it should not be TOO hard to mount an image in a loop/extract it with a kitchen, add super user apk+binary, and then flash it (after signing if using the kitchen, if course, so you can flash in stock recovery). I would try that, but I don't have a 4.2. If someone can put up a link to a 4.2 image, I may be able to create a (untested, of course) rooted image for you guys.
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how i send you an image?
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Does this device have clockwork yet?
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I'm thinking of taking a stab at this. Just doing some research on what all I need to do.
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Codefox said:
I'm thinking of taking a stab at this. Just doing some research on what all I need to do.
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i have the 4.2 if u need anything from it just pm me. i am very familiar with tech things and work on computers. so if u need ne thing from the device just hollar
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I know it's been awhile guys, but I have a rooted image for you, and I just need someone to type in "df" in the terminal and cut/paste the results here (adb shell or terminal emulator app will do).
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I know it's been awhile guys, but I have a rooted image for you, and I just need someone to type in "df" in the terminal and cut/paste the results here (adb shell or terminal emulator app will do).
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k i will do it just tell me how. do i need linux?
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