Hi folks,
I followed the steps in these two how-tos as far as I was able:
(a) androidpolice. com/2010/05/08/complete-guide-how-to-flash-a-custom-rom-to-your-android-phone-with-rom-manager-full-backup-restore/
(b) androidpolice. com/2010/04/16/complete-guide-how-to-fully-back-up-and-restore-your-android-phone-using-nandroid-backup-and-clockworkmod-rom-manager/
(Please pardon the awkward format of the links. As I am new I am prohibited from posting outside links, but I wanted to reference my material so you'd know whose instructions I was following. I hope that's okay.)
I seem to have hit a snag. When I go to backup my current ROM, in howto (b), my phone reboots into the stock bootloader. I've tried to reflashing Clockwork Recovery several times, to no avail. I'm not as computer literate as I'd like to be, and I'd rather not proceed without asking first if anybody has encountered this before.
I am using:
T-Mobile SGH-T959
Firmware Version 2.2 (Froyo)
Baseband Version T959UVKB5
Build Number FROYO.UVKB5
The version of ClockworkMod Rom Manager I'm using is 5.5.1.4, the free version.
Is there a way to manually replace the stock boot loader with clockwork recovery, instead of counting on the app to do so?
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So, I had to flash back to JFD because I soft-bricked my phone. Now when I updated, it took me to KB5.
I'm puzzled because all of the things I've used to try to root it just fail. Does anyone know how to root KB5, since nothing has worked so far?
There might be easier ways, but try this, think the v4 will do it. Theres a few posts in the bible with instructions if this doesn't work for you.
http://db.tt/JKaxGxv
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just a quick reminder when you flashed KB5 where you on 2.1 or 2.2
and if i am not mistaking you must be on 2.2 or Higher.
Hope That Helps
ALL the stock 2.2 roms for our phone have a new recovery (3e). Because of this, the usual methods to root (the update.zip methods) don't work, and you'll get a signature verification error.
You need to root using SuperOneClick, and this will root your phone. But you also need to clear space in the /system partition in order to install busy box (you might think it is already installed, but reboot your phone and it won't be).
In order to flash .zip files, you either need to odin/hiemdall a voodoo kernel, or replace the stock 3e recovery with a modded one. I'm not going to do any linking because simple searching in the vibrant dev thread will yield you your results.
So.......anyone wanna make a tutorial vid?
Flash Eugene's JK2 Odin Image, comes with the modded recovery and root already built in, and you can do whatever you need to do from there:
http://eb-productions.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=samsungsgs&action=display&thread=3
Use this guide here and you will be alright.
eservant said:
Use this guide here and you will be alright.
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You can get root that way on KB5, but you *cannot* install recovery on KB5. If you had recovery before KB5 and upgraded via CWM flashing, you still have CWM recovery. But if you ODIN or KIES to KB5, and then try to install CWM Recovery, it will fail and you will not be able to make it work.
Short version: Root on KB5 Possible. If you want CWM Recovery, you have to downgrade to an older build and get your Recovery working there, then upgrade using a CWM flashable ONLY.
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Use this guide here and you will be alright.
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I just want root. I have no intention of flashing ROMs. I'm on a pure stock KB5.
Can you tell me which steps in those instructions can be skipped, if any?
Thanks.
Hi,
Just follow this guide:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Samsung_Vibrant:_Rooting
or go to this thread
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/24041-now-that-we-have-cyanogen-how-do-we-root-kies-kb5-22-fmw/
Latest Vibrant drivers here
http://down.kr.samsungmobile.com/up...l/sw/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe
demetris_I said:
Hi,
Just follow this guide:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Samsung_Vibrant:_Rooting
or go to this thread
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/24041-now-that-we-have-cyanogen-how-do-we-root-kies-kb5-22-fmw/
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Ok. Looking at the Wiki instructions I see this:
2. Boot the Samsung Vibrant into download mode by holding down Volume Up & Volume Down while connecting the microUSB to it.
I'm trying to visualize this. It sounds like you hold down the power button, and the volume up/down rocker with one hand, while inserting the USB into the phone with the other hand. Is that right? How critical is the timing of inserting the USB?
I've searched YouTube but am not finding this specific "boot while inserting USB" procedure.
Also, from the instructions it appears I would be installing a non-stock kernel. Is that required just to get root?
By doing this are there implications for the upcoming GB upgrade from Samsung? In other words, would I need to undo something before doing a Kies GB upgrade?
Lastly, I see the "Voodoo/disable-lagfix" folder has to be created, and am wondering if those get installed by this procedure.
If I should be asking this somewhere else just let me know. Thanks.
Voodoo/disable-lagfix folders have to be created by you,
1.Vibrant power off
2. Volume Up & Volume Down
3. connect the microUSB to it but before the usb cable must be connected to your computer.
The kernel is patched so allows the superuser app to be installed over-writing bloatware unwanted stuff.
You can update to gb version but not recommended, when out of course
i Recommend to you when we have a gb version to just flash the new radio or/and bootloader, and keep flashing cyanogen firmware through Recovery
Hope i helped
demetris_I said:
Voodoo/disable-lagfix folders have to be created by you,
1.Vibrant power off
2. Volume Up & Volume Down
3. connect the microUSB to it but before the usb cable must be connected to your computer.
The kernel is patched so allows the superuser app to be installed over-writing bloatware unwanted stuff.
You can update to gb version but not recommended, when out of course
i Recommend to you when we have a gb version to just flash the new radio or/and bootloader, and keep flashing cyanogen firmware through Recovery
Hope i helped
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Understand I need to create the folder, just wondering if Voodoo and lagfix get installed by this procedure automatically.
So, volume up and volume down, but don't press the power button to boot?
The complications are what I was concerned about. I don't need another hobby. I just want root. That's it. I want to be able to upgrade to stock GB when it's available. Sounds like it's more trouble than it's worth for the few things I want to do with root (block ads, etc).
If that's the case, no problem, I just want to understand before I proceed.
SuperOneClick doesn't work on KB5 Stock FroYo - at least not my phone. Just freezes at step 7 for like... ever.
Anyone can recommend an easy root app that has an unroot button? I just want to remove some bloatware that auto-starts...
Hi, I just got a hand me down samsung fascinate to replace my barely functioning OG Droid. I rooted it and installed rom manager and it kept failing the custom rom installation or any installation of anything from recovery manager. It kept saying the signature verification failed if I remember the error code correctly. That was with the 3e recovery software. I read a few posts that said the older 2e version would work better with rom manager.
So I used odin and reverted to an older software revision, 2.1-update1. That successfully shows 2e as the recovery manager version. But now the market doesn't show rom manager(free) as an install option, premium shows up though. If I use the web browser to look at the market and look for it it shows up but it shows four devices, my old droid, a nook I rooted and converted for a friend, and then two devices that just show a question mark and doesn't allow them to be selected for installation. I thought thats ok I'll just download it from clockwork mods website and install it manually. I downloaded it but astro opens it and shows no info, details tab says it cannot open RomManager.apk as APK file. If I open it with file manager it says it cannot parse package. I tried downloading it on my computer and transferring it to my phone and it still says the same thing.
So I'm really confused as to what is going on. I do have install non market stuff checked.
I was hoping someone could give me some advice. I want to install miui as that was what I ran on my droid and liked it. Want to see how it runs on a faster phone.
Thanks in advance hopefully I provided enough information and didn't miss something simple.
When you were on Froyo, did you install the modified 3e Recovery needed for CWM to stick? I'm sure this is your problem if you didnt take this step.
Here is a link to the thread with everything you will need. If you have additional problems, dont hesitate to ask!
Hope this helps!
BTW: 1. Dont worry about this being for the infuse. It will work fine & 2. These types of threads should go in the Q&A section, for future reference
Rom manager is pointless unless you run cm7 nightlies. Get the recovery fixed for cm7 (first post of jt's cm7 thread in development) put miui rom on sd. Pull batt, flash fixed cm7 recovery in odin, insert battery (don't boot), 3 finger to recovery and flash miui. Profit.
good day.
First thank you for the replies very appreciated.
Tone_Capone I was going to try your method first. You are correct when I was on the updated firmware I did not flash the "fixed" 3e recovery did not realize there was one. My question now is I'm currently at 2e recovery, on the older firmware. Can I still follow those directions and put the modified 3e recovery onto the phone how it is. Or does the modified file count on other files being in place that I don't have since I'm downgraded? Do I need to update it again? I hate to ask but I just want to make sure.
chopper the dog Sorry about wrong section, thought q and a would be for commonly asked questions and the answers for them. I was gonna try this method then but I'm not sure if I choose bootloader in odin or pda like I did when downgrading the firmware.
joebells said:
First thank you for the replies very appreciated.
Tone_Capone I was going to try your method first. You are correct when I was on the updated firmware I did not flash the "fixed" 3e recovery did not realize there was one. My question now is I'm currently at 2e recovery, on the older firmware. Can I still follow those directions and put the modified 3e recovery onto the phone how it is. Or does the modified file count on other files being in place that I don't have since I'm downgraded? Do I need to update it again? I hate to ask but I just want to make sure.
chopper the dog Sorry about wrong section, thought q and a would be for commonly asked questions and the answers for them. I was gonna try this method then but I'm not sure if I choose bootloader in odin or pda like I did when downgrading the firmware.
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refer to section 3...just replace ics rom with miui... although honestly I would go with ics 4.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
thanks everyone, droidstyle I followed your links directions and miui is up and running. Very appreciated. I considered ics but I'll wait a while.
joebells said:
First thank you for the replies very appreciated.
Tone_Capone I was going to try your method first. You are correct when I was on the updated firmware I did not flash the "fixed" 3e recovery did not realize there was one. My question now is I'm currently at 2e recovery, on the older firmware. Can I still follow those directions and put the modified 3e recovery onto the phone how it is. Or does the modified file count on other files being in place that I don't have since I'm downgraded? Do I need to update it again? I hate to ask but I just want to make sure.
chopper the dog Sorry about wrong section, thought q and a would be for commonly asked questions and the answers for them. I was gonna try this method then but I'm not sure if I choose bootloader in odin or pda like I did when downgrading the firmware.
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Glad we got it figured out.
Just for future reference, It is customary of this forum that if someone were to find a post helpful, go ahead and hit the thanks button on their post. Some guys take this very seriously.
Hi,
I ordered an Atrix 4g yesterday on amazon.de and since flashing a custom rom on my previous phone was such and improvement I wanted to do the same with the atrix. But after reading some threads in the dev section I must admit i'm very confused and I have some questions.
- How do I know if my phone is unlocked? if not how to unlock?
- I think it ships with 2.2, update to 2.3.4 or just flash custom rom?
- Can anyone tell me all the steps I need to do to go from stock 2.2 to a custom rom? (CM7 Mod ICS FINAL or Neutrino ROM 1.4-S) (including unlocking, recovery etc) this part is very confusing because a lot of roms have different types of flashing and some are talking about fastboot, does my phone have this?
- How do I know what version of the phone I have? ATT? Tmobile?
- Is there any chance of bricking when doing this? With my previous phone you could ony soft brick.
I'm sorry if these things are already written somewhere but I just couldn't find em.
Thnx for all info you can tell me.
Check the noob guide in the gerenal section, its at the top of the forum,
To figure out your software version just go to settings >about phone
As for bricking you can only hard brick if you use the ota gingerbread update THEN use rsd to downgrade. So if you only use rsd to unlock then you are safe
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So I got my atrix a few days ago and have been looking to unlock/flash it since.
I read most posts/guides and I think I know what to do, but I'm still scared of bricking so I wanted to dubble check if I got it right
My atrix:
System: 45.31.0.MB860.Retail.en.DE
Android: 2.3.4
Build number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31
What I think I have to do:
1st: Flash SBF file (the IHOP file from the house of pudding) with RSDlite
2nd: Fastboot unlock
3th: Install clockworkmod with Fastboot like in:
ww w.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-motorola-atrix-4g/
(remove the space between the WWW, not enough posts to post a link)
4th: Do a backup with clockworkmod
5th: Flash a custom ROM with clockworkmod and clear cache,dalvik cache and data.
Could someone plz comfirm that all this is correct?
Greetings!
That sounds about right
Be sure to follow any specific installation instructions for the Custom ROM you choose. Some prefer you wipe via fastboot, some want you to wipe certain partitions *after* installation, etc.
phnord said:
That sounds about right
Be sure to follow any specific installation instructions for the Custom ROM you choose. Some prefer you wipe via fastboot, some want you to wipe certain partitions *after* installation, etc.
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ok, i'll be sure to pay attention to that, one more question.
Do I need root for any of this?
M_K_ said:
ok, i'll be sure to pay attention to that, one more question.
Do I need root for any of this?
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ofcourse you would you can just download the gingerbreak.apk from this site; )
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OK, this all worked perfect and have been running Neutrino's since. But I wanted to try darkside now, can I just flash this in clockwork? Because I read somewhere when you flash an earlier version you get brick and neutrino's is 2.3.7 and darkside 2.3.5?
Hi people,
So I managed to root my Legend yesterday, and I am now eager to get Cyanogen on the phone. Here I thought "flashing a ROM" would be a walk in the park compared to the hell I've been through to successfully complete the rooting. Perhaps it is a walk in the park, but I'm not convinced - I'm confused :S
After spending ~5€ on ROM Manager Premium (which turns out to be nothing but a required licens in order to use the basic one), it seem like the free ROM Manager isn't compatible with Legend (??). After, slighly hysterical, reading through various threads regarding this, it seem like i might have to install Clockwork Mod Recovery manually...which seem a bit more complicated.
Is HTC Legend really incompatible with ROM Manager? When searching for ROM Manager at Android Market I can only see the premium version, the free version doesn't even display. I also tried to get it through AppBrain, but when installing it from there I receive error msg that the file doesn't exist.
Is it possible to install ROM Manager in any way? Perhaps my Legend needs some kind of update/configuration? I got the following software:
- Firmware version: 2.1
- Build number: 1.31.40~~~~
- Software number: 1.31.40~~~
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If ROM Manager cannot be installed on my Legend. Does anyone have a proper guide on how to manually set up Clockwork Mod Recovery for Legend?
Thanks in advance
Hi byxl,
On a rooted Legend with firmware 2.2 (Froyo) the Rommanager works.
You can use the Clockwork Mod Recovery without Rommanager, just rename it to update.zip and start it via recovery. You can download it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=969076
I think, with Cyanogen you can install the Rommanager.
Good luck!
Hey alligator_asl & thanks for the answer,
How do I update my rooted HTC Legend to firmware 2.2? And once I have it, will I still be able to run Cyanogen from it? Is there any difference between firmware versions when it comes to possibilities with a rooted phone?
-->>why not add another bunch of newb questions when I'm at it;
---> Is there any way to loose my root access, other then if I'd unroot it? E.g. by upgrading to another firmware.
->> And am I able to flash my device to Cyanogen regardless of what Android version I'm running?
?
I had the same issue and could not find clockworkmod in the market. I found one off the web and installed using HTC sync.
Have a look at this thread. It has a link but I never used it so not sure if it works. If it dont then mail me and I will send u the file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426160
Hello byxl
when you have root, you dont need to update to 2.2 first, you can directly flash cyanogen, look here wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Legend:_Full_Update_Guide
byxl said:
---> Is there any way to loose my root access, other then if I'd unroot it? E.g. by upgrading to another firmware.
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Yes, if you run an official firmware update from your provider or if you flash an unrooted rom
byxl said:
->> And am I able to flash my device to Cyanogen regardless of what Android version I'm running?
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Yes, but dont forget to wipe before
Alligator_asl;
The Cyanogenmod link isnt helpful. I get a "file not found" error when i try to flash image, despite having copied the file to the platform-tools folder.
Help !
Hey folks,
Thanks for the answers.
I managed to solve my issue by running a fake-flash update.zip and access clockwork mod recovery. From there I could flash cm7
If you experience similar issues, follow this very helpful guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290841
So I've spent a few hours looking around for how I can upgrade my Transformer Prime to JellyBean and I'm beyond frustrated.
It seems there are so many different guides, and almost all of them for older versions of the prime (< .28). I read through all the rooting guides on the "rolled-up sticky guides" page
It's almost as if you come late to the rooting scene with your device you're out of luck.
Then I decided the best method to approach this is skip rooting my device and simply unlock my bootloader, then use fastboot to load CWM onto my device.
Only problem is I'm reading tons of sketchy looking sites with broken image links on how to do this, and the user comment complaints on those sites don't really raise my confidence.
I found this link:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Asus_Transformer_Prime:_Full_Update_Guide
but then read this:
"NOTE: In order to flash CyanogenMod via ROM Manager, root access is required. Attaining root access is outside the scope of this wiki page."
WTF!??!
So can someone here verify if I need root access to flash a ROM if I've already installed CWM?
EDIT:
I was confusing ROM Manager with Clockwork Recovery (in my head they are the same). So the guide is correct, I do need root for ROM Manager, but not for Clockwork Recovery.
So the steps I needed to take were:
1) Unlock the bootloader using the official Asus bootloader unlocker
2) Follow this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Asus_Transformer_Prime:_Full_Update_Guide, but use the Clockwork Recovery way instead of the ROM Manager way.
3) Enjoy Jelly Bean
ÄIf you want to flash cwm instead of twrp then just head to cwm home site. If you want to flash twrp then head to the twrp thread. Also fastboot shouldn't be too hard to find. Then just follow any guide to flash recovery. Also that guide seems to be messed up obviesly you don't have to be rooted to flash with cwm. http://www.androidauthority.com/install-cwm-5-8-2-0-on-transformer-prime-60909/
Also if you need. That guide should work just fine.
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