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[OBSOLETE] Clockworkmod from Captivate

Obsolete.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881 from gtg465x!
Thanks!
-h8

Thanks.
I'll have to give it a go later. I just added the modified 3e stock recovery from the other topic and all looks good.

Works
This method works to get cwm installed and working

h8rift said:
This has also been discussed, but I'm posting the information from Captivate.
You need modified 3e stock recovery first See Here (3e requires root)
* Download this .zip file
* put it on your internal SD card (/sdcard) via
- ADB or
- mount it to your computer and copy/paste it there.
* rename the .zip to "update.zip".
* reboot into 3e recovery and choose "Reinstall Packages". You may have to do this twice on the first time.
Voila, you are in CWM.
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-- Install from sd card...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying udpdate package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
What am I doing wrong
EDIT : modified 3e stock recovery .. MISSED that part ! Sorry please delete ! my bad
EDIT2: IT WORKS ! Thanks for this @h8rift ...

This one is just the update.zip correct? its not integrated into the kernel or anything

nope. not integrated yet. as soon as working odin is done.
slider2828 said:
This one is just the update.zip correct? its not integrated into the kernel or anything
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h8rift said:
nope. not integrated yet. as soon as working odin is done.
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Aaaaaaaaaand its done. Check my other post .

Can someone who has successfully flashed something with CWM please give my ROM a try. Others in my thread can't even start to flash the ROM because their SD card won't mount or stay mounted properly. If you don't want to flash the ROM it would still be helpful if you came over and told us the steps you took to flash so we can figure out the difference. Thanks.

gtg465x said:
Can someone who has successfully flashed something with CWM please give my ROM a try. Others in my thread can't even start to flash the ROM because their SD card won't mount or stay mounted properly. If you don't want to flash the ROM it would still be helpful if you came over and told us the steps you took to flash so we can figure out the difference. Thanks.
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you gota get your self an infuse your htc inspire roms were the best! i tried every single inspire rom i kept coming back to yours.

luar949 said:
you gota get your self an infuse your htc inspire roms were the best! i tried every single inspire rom i kept coming back to yours.
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Please donate to Gtg465x!! We have a donation thread with a link that you can use to send donations to G so that he can bring his awesomeness to the Infuse. You can find the link here >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098166
Even if it's only $5 or $10 bucks, whatever you can spare would be fantastic! Thanks!

The link to CWM is invalid. Is there another link that you can provide?

i used the one click root method, will i b able to flash the custom rom on this site?

[Q] ROOT Beginners questions

Hey guys,
I saw alot of guides out there to Root your SNS, all different, and none explain some basics stuff. I want to understand what I'm doing and not doing it like a robot. So I'll ask some newbie questions I got into:
1) What's the difference between ROOT / unlocking bootloader / oem unlock ?
2) Is it possible to save all your apps and data before Rooting your SNS by some way ? I know there's these apps Nandroid and Titanium backup, but both can used only after rooting no ?
3) I saw there's guide to Root i9020T only, and i9023 & i9020A separately, what is it ? how do I know what I have ?
4) What's the best recovery out there ? Clockwork mod ? If I use it and I want to update it, do I need to download the new version and transfer it again, or does it have auto update ?
5) What is Fastloader / Fastboot ? what does it do ?
6) What is Superuser ? what does it do ?
7) What is Flash rom, or Flash recovery ?
8) What is the best and most updated guide for Rooting SNS out there ? there just so many, I need something that most reliable
9) I wanted to make sure the all these processes are reversible, that if I'll find out the original stock rom was better for me, if I could undone all the rooting and recovery changing and go back to the stock rom with original updates from google (like new) ?
10) For people that have done it, does it worth rooting the SNS at all ? does the Roms out there for SNS are good enough to replace the stock one ? I've heard that most good roms are for Galaxys, and SNS has the basics, is it true ?
Thanks for your patience, sorry for being pain in the ass

ariel2011 said:
Hey guys,
I saw alot of guides out there to Root your SNS, all different, and none explain some basics stuff. I want to understand what I'm doing and not doing it like a robot. So I'll ask some newbie questions I got into:
1) What's the difference between ROOT / unlocking bootloader / oem unlock ?
2) Is it possible to save all your apps and data before Rooting your SNS by some way ? I know there's these apps Nandroid and Titanium backup, but both can used only after rooting no ?
3) I saw there's guide to Root i9020T only, and i9023 & i9020A separately, what is it ? how do I know what I have ?
4) What's the best recovery out there ? Clockwork mod ? If I use it and I want to update it, do I need to download the new version and transfer it again, or does it have auto update ?
5) What is Fastloader / Fastboot ? what does it do ?
6) What is Superuser ? what does it do ?
7) What is Flash rom, or Flash recovery ?
8) What is the best and most updated guide for Rooting SNS out there ? there just so many, I need something that most reliable
9) I wanted to make sure the all these processes are reversible, that if I'll find out the original stock rom was better for me, if I could undone all the rooting and recovery changing and go back to the stock rom with original updates from google (like new) ?
10) For people that have done it, does it worth rooting the SNS at all ? does the Roms out there for SNS are good enough to replace the stock one ? I've heard that most good roms are for Galaxys, and SNS has the basics, is it true ?
Thanks for your patience, sorry for being pain in the ass
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I will explain it to you in about one hour, because nobody want to tell you, but I'm on beach atm and writing from the is not very handy!
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Borky_16 said:
I will explain it to you in about one hour, because nobody want to tell you, but I'm on beach atm and writing from the is not very handy!
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Yea I figured people won't have the strength to answer all that, I understand them
Ok thanks, take your time !

1. Root gives you ability to run applications that require root access.
Unlocking bootloader is the same thing as OEM unlock. Unlocking the bootloader allows you to flash custom recoveries which leads you to flashing custom ROMs & kernels. With the Nexus series, it is a legitimate device that permits you to unlock the bootloader without using a exploit.
2) No. This is not possible, upon unlocking the bootloader. It will wipe all of your data due to a security measure. And yes, nandroid can only be usable when you flash Clockwork Recovery. Titanium Backup requires root. And to obtain root, you need to flash su.zip (or whatever method you desire to). The best thing you could do when you first get the NS is to oem unlock. You don't have to gain root right away, but at least unlock the bootloader so you keep it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=931865 but if you go that road.. its all you, i rather unlock the bootloader. easier on the long run
3) What is your location? Carrier?
4) There is only one recovery. Clockwork. Not many changes need to be done to the recovery in the first place. Once a stable version is out, it will remain that way. Recoveries don't get updated that much. I'd recommend the 4.0.0.2 modified version in the development forum than to the standard one. It is formatted a lot better than the original. If you wish to get the official one, download ROM manager from the market and flash it there. It will give you Clockwork v3.0.2.4.
To flash 4.0.0.2, you need to go into bootloader mode and use ADB (fastboot).
5) Fastboot allows you to flash custom image files such as bootloader, radio, recovery.
6) Superuser is 'administrative' access to your phone. It unlimits you and allows you to take full permissions all over your phone including changes outside of /sdcard/.
7) Let's use this as an example,
Android = Windows
ROM = Heavily modified version of Windows tweaked for faster speeds, new features, and so forth.
Flash Recovery allows you to flash custom ROMs & kernels.
Kernels... new features. Easy to do. Recommend Netarchy's 1.3.7 kernel.
8) Only one way to root the Nexus S. It's the easiest out of any other phone. One clicks are for lazy people.
9) Yes you can undo it. But you probably wont because custom ROMs are amazing.
10) Yes its worth rooting. You're asking about it, so you're obviously thinking about it. You can always unroot. But I doubt it
Anyway. Hit the thanks button, any more questions. Feel free to ask! I'll be here.
P.S. Just call it "NS" its not "SNS"

ariel2011 said:
Yea I figured people won't have the strength to answer all that, I understand them
Ok thanks, take your time !
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oh he was faster! but yeah thats it! and hit his thanks button
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Borky_16 said:
oh he was faster! but yeah thats it! and hit his thanks button
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It's not a race Just trying to answer his question hehe.

zephiK said:
It's not a race Just trying to answer his question hehe.
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yeah I know!

Since when does Salzburg have a beach?

First of all, thank you for your detailed explanation ! things are more clear now
and you too Borky_16, even tho you didn't make it eventually
zephiK said:
allows you to flash custom recoveries which leads you to flashing custom ROMs & kernels
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zephiK said:
5) Fastboot allows you to flash custom image files such as bootloader, radio, recovery.
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As I asked in question 7, I don't really understand the meaning of the verb flash, what does it mean to flash recoveries/roms/images ?
and btw what is kernels ?
zephiK said:
3) What is your location? Carrier?
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Israel, Carrier: Cellcom, but I bought it on BestBuy from US. In my Baseband version is says: I9020XXKD1. Does it mean anything ?
zephiK said:
8) Only one way to root the Nexus S. It's the easiest out of any other phone.
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So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help

ariel2011 said:
So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help
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http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/

ariel2011 said:
First of all, thank you for your detailed explanation ! things are more clear now
and you too Borky_16, even tho you didn't make it eventually
As I asked in question 7, I don't really understand the meaning of the verb flash, what does it mean to flash recoveries/roms/images ?
and btw what is kernels ?
Israel, Carrier: Cellcom, but I bought it on BestBuy from US. In my Baseband version is says: I9020XXKD1. Does it mean anything ?
So you're saying the only real guide is the one in the General forum? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
again, thanks for your help
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to flash means to install; or, to write the image to the partition.
an image is a copy of something. a partition is an area of your phone's storage. when you flash, you write the content of the image into the partition.
the main partitions are system, data, recovery, boot, and radio.
when you flash custom kernel, you are writing an image to the boot partition.
when you flash a custom rom, you are writing images to the boot and system partitions (roms usually include kernels to ensure compatibility).
when you flash a recovery, you are writing an image to the recovery partition.
when you factory reset, you are erasing the data partition.
also you can flash other partitions easily from a modified recovery. so the easiest way to set up your phone to be easily modified is to use a program called fastboot to flash a custom recovery image. then you boot your phone into that custom recovery and from there you can easily flash custom roms and kernels. and if all you want is to gain root access, then you just go into recovery and flash a superuser file.
hopefully that explains it!

ariel2011 said:
and btw what is kernels ?
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A kernel is the "core" of an operating system which, in case of Android, is Linux. It provides interface to all hardware on you NS -- CPU, memory, touch screen, speaker, etc. (see the picture in the link)
Your NS cannot operate correctly without a compatible kernel, so mind what you are going to flash to your boot partition.

suksit said:
A kernel is the "core" of an operating system which, in case of Android, is Linux. It provides interface to all hardware on you NS -- CPU, memory, touch screen, speaker, etc. (see the picture in the link)
Your NS cannot operate correctly without a compatible kernel, so mind what you are going to flash to your boot partition.
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Pretty much what he said. I recommend a custom kernel such as Netarchy's kernel. Adds Voodoo Sound which is pretty much amazing. Custom kernels add a lot of custom features, highlights of the additional features can be found in a kernel thread such as OC, Voodoo Sound,Voodoo Color, Tunko, etc....

Thanks guys, u really helped me out, I'll work on rooting my NS right now

I also recommend Matr1x
But listen to zephik, he's a good person and is always willing to help
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rentaric said:
Since when does Salzburg have a beach?
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I'm in Italy! and I call my hotel home because I will be there the whole summer !

so, my NS is rooted, with clockwork mod 4.0.0.2
tell me, each time I want to change rom I need to wipe everything before ? including sdcard ?

ariel2011 said:
so, my NS is rooted, with clockwork mod 4.0.0.2
tell me, each time I want to change rom I need to wipe everything before ? including sdcard ?
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No, you don't have to wipe sdcard. Don't ever do that.
Only thing you need to wipe is factory settings, and cache, and dalvik when flashing one rom to another.
Upgrading from one rom to the same rom but a newer version, just flash but I usually wipe dalvik and cache. You don't have to.
Kernel is the same. The I wip those two, and you don't have to.
Wiping hose two doesn't make you lose any files or data. Just a longer first boot because android is rebuilding the cache
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zephiK said:
No, you don't have to wipe sdcard. Don't ever do that.
Only thing you need to wipe is factory settings, and cache, and dalvik when flashing one rom to another.
Upgrading from one rom to the same rom but a newer version, just flash but I usually wipe dalvik and cache. You don't have to.
Kernel is the same. The I wip those two, and you don't have to.
Wiping hose two doesn't make you lose any files or data. Just a longer first boot because android is rebuilding the cache
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wiping dalvik and cache is only to do if you change the kernel at a rom! when you upgrade a rom, then the updater-script will do that, only to be correct

Borky_16 said:
wiping dalvik and cache is only to do if you change the kernel at a rom! when you upgrade a rom, then the updater-script will do that, only to be correct
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Hm, didn't know the script would wipe it for you. Good to know! I'll continue wiping it just because it's a habit.
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How do I know if I have CWM installed?

Yes, a bit of a stupid question. How can I check if I have CWM installed? I'm trying to flash the debloater using Jul's wonderful flashign tutorial. I know my phone is rooted, but I am not sure I have CWM installed, because in the tutorial is says this:
To flash a kernel or modem follow these steps:
Boot into CWM and select the "Wipe cache partition" option, navigate through the "no" options until you hit the "Yes" and select it.
Then go to the Advanced menu and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache", once again, navigate through the "No" options, select yes, and let it do it's thing.
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I have none of the shown options. My screen has blue text, and only four options. I don't want to risk harming my phone by flashing a different ROM. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT:
It appears I don't have CWM. Would flashing to another kernel such as Basic with a Twist delete my data?
EDIT 2:
Sorry for the confusion, I accidentally said I was going to flash a ROM. This isn't the case, but thanks to everyone for your help so far .

Which phone r u using?
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Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says. If you are running CWM, it should say "ClockworkMod" or "CWM" and a version number near the top, or something pretty close to that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V

stanlin salu said:
Which phone r u using?
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Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
jeffsf said:
Reboot to recovery and see what the screen says.
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It says, in blue text:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML-
Enter: POWER Key, Select: Vol Up / Vol Down
reboot system now
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
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Then below, in yellow:
# MANUAL MODE #
--Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
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EDIT:
Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?

You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.

If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.

NomNuggetNom said:
Samsung Galaxy S 4G.
It says, in blue text:
Then below, in yellow:
EDIT:
Just noticed your edit, jeffsf. It doesn't say anything about CWM, so I guess I don't have it. Is it safe to flash to another ROM? And if I did, would that delete my apps?
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Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.

Before you go any further with flashing a ROM, I'd strongly recommend downloading at least the "free" version of Titanium Backup from the market, if not the paid version. Once you have root access, you'll find it a good backup tool when you get to flashing ROMs.
As mentioned above, if you are just flashing a kernel you generally won't lose data, but backups are wonderful things.
I'd also read up on CWM/TWRP/nandroid backups before flashing more than just a kernel.
You might want to consider moving to one of the "ICS" ROMs once you are comfortable with flashing ROMs in general. The data upgrade is a little more involved (generally you can't just "restore" system-app data from one major release to another), but the usability and stability of the ICS ROM I use is, in my opinion, much better than the best of the GB ROMs that were produced.

farmerbb said:
You don't have CWM. That's the Samsung stock recovery. Download the Basic with a Twist kernel and flash it using the instructions from the wiki to get CWM.
Note that flashing a kernel on its own will not wipe your data, but once you flash a custom ROM you most likely will need to.
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Okay, I'll check it out, thanks! That's good to know, I probably won't be flashing a ROM anyway, sorry for the confusion .
eollie said:
If all you want is to flash the debloater, then flash one of the heimdall one click kernels. Dont flash mine tho use just Antonx's kernel.
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Is the kernel farmerbb linked good?
cpkelley94 said:
Flashing a ROM is most commonly done through CWM recovery, so you would need to flash a kernel loaded with CWM. However, flashing a new ROM deletes all user data; and you must be EXTREMELY careful, especially if you don't know much to begin with. I would either follow a guide to the T and/or read up a lot more on the ins and outs of flashing before you change anything with your phone.
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Sorry for the confusion, but I'm not actually going to be flashing a ROM, just the debloater. Thank you for the information though!

You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498

eollie said:
You need root to do what he is suggesting. I dont recall you saying you have root so no it wont work. I suggest using the heimdall one click for antonx kernel in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
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I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?

NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
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You can find everything you need here.
SGS4G Wiki

NomNuggetNom said:
I am rooted, and thank you .
I can't find a download for Odin, can anyone link me please?
Or if I use Heimdall, do I download the Kernel listed as "CWM" or "ODIN?
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Just use the instructions that I gave you, it'll be so much easier and faster Use the CWM version.

I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?

NomNuggetNom said:
I tried, I did something wrong I think . It starts turning on, then turns into a white screen with dots all over it that are different colors, then starts reloading. I made a backup, what should I do?
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Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
posted.
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cpkelley94 said:
Use the Heimdall one click back to stock that bhundven has
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This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?

NomNuggetNom said:
This will remove my user data, right? All my apps and contacts?
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Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
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Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!

Please if you are going to give instructions atleast try to give proper ones.
You need to flash bootloaders with one of the heimdall one clicks. You will flash once, when it is done and starts to boot pull the battery and cable. Put the phone back in download mode and check the flash bootloaders box in heimdall one click.

cpkelley94 said:
Unfortunately, yes it will. Do you have a backup of your original kernel? If you do, you can just flash that, that shouldn't delete any files if you only flash the kernel.
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I do have a backup of the original kernel, yes, but it's on my phone. Any way I can get it?
farmerbb said:
Are you on Froyo or Gingerbread? It sounds like you might still be on Froyo; both the debloater and the custom kernel you're trying to install are designed for Gingerbread.
So yeah, Heimdall One-Click time. Make sure you flash bootloaders, you'll need them if you're coming from Froyo. This'll definitely delete your apps and contacts, but if you had your contacts synced with T-Mobile or Google, then they'll come back. Hopefully the backup you made was with Titanium Backup so you can get your apps back
Best of luck to you!
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Unfortunately, I don't have a Titanium Backup, but I can remember what apps I had.

[Q] Rom problem

Hi guys, I have a huge problem.
I install Ginger Snap v2.2 and this MOD. I first install the MOD and after that I wipe everything and flash the Rom. And after first boot I want to update the internal apps and the image has been crashed and I heard the start up sound. I removed the battery and I start again to update the apps, same problem. I try to install facebook and he give me an error about package.
What can I do ??
Thanks guys

Dude... first rom, then mod
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thatnextdoorboy said:
Dude... first rom, then mod
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Did you read the Mod installation guide ? I did what the guy said, but anyway thx for the reply, I solved the problem by wiping everything (including SD-EXT) and installed rom without Mod. I think that Mod is not compatible with this ROM

I'm using this combination now. Make sure that you flash the rom first. Then, before you boot, install the mod. Boot phone and then reboot to recovery. Flash the other script.It should work, then. Read DavisNT's instructions carefully and follow exactly. Watch the output of the flashing and make sure it says success. If it doesn't, it won't work.
Good luck.

mrcorey said:
I'm using this combination now. Make sure that you flash the rom first. Then, before you boot, install the mod. Boot phone and then reboot to recovery. Flash the other script.It should work, then. Read DavisNT's instructions carefully and follow exactly. Watch the output of the flashing and make sure it says success. If it doesn't, it won't work.
Good luck.
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Now I'm using this rom, can I flash the mod ?? And what is the other script and DavisNT ?? I'm a beginner and not very skilled. Thx for help/

axelbunicu said:
Now I'm using this rom, can I flash the mod ?? And what is the other script and DavisNT ?? I'm a beginner and not very skilled. Thx for help/
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DavisNT is the guy who made that mod. Read the first post very carefully again -- he gives very detailed instructions on how to install this mod. Anyway, now that you have the ROM installed, do the following instructions (to quote from his thread):
1. Flash sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
2. Flash to_sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
Do it in exactly the order listed above, and nothing else. DavisNT's mod works perfectly fine with Ginger Snap -- I've used it before.

onepinksheep said:
DavisNT is the guy who made that mod. Read the first post very carefully again -- he gives very detailed instructions on how to install this mod. Anyway, now that you have the ROM installed, do the following instructions (to quote from his thread):
1. Flash sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
2. Flash to_sd-ext_patch-signed-vXX.zip via Recovery.
Do it in exactly the order listed above, and nothing else. DavisNT's mod works perfectly fine with Ginger Snap -- I've used it before.
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Is that all ?? Ok, thx dude, I will flash now and i will come with a reply

Oh, and I guess I forgot to mention (though I suppose it should be obvious) that you need to have 2nd partition on your SD card that's formatted to EXT3/EXT4.

onepinksheep said:
Oh, and I guess I forgot to mention (though I suppose it should be obvious) that you need to have 2nd partition on your SD card that's formatted to EXT3/EXT4.
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I flash the mod and it's working great. I have 2nd partition on sd card, but is EXT2

axelbunicu said:
I flash the mod and it's working great. I have 2nd partition on sd card, but is EXT2
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Ext2 is fine. Most people use ext3/4 since those are the newer filesystems (and have better protection against data corruption), but ext2 works just as well.

Need tool to access my phone via PC
I have accidentally installed a theme that is probably of higher resolution than my phone screen. Now in locked mode the unlocking option/pattern/graphics is not visible as it is 'spilling out of screen'. Android debugging is on in my device (thankfully). Please suggest me a tool/method using which i can control the phone using PC(or atleast unlock the phone). I (obviously) cannot install anything on my phone, i found some such apps that need installation on phone.
Last option is to flash my phone in recovery with a ROM, but i dont want to do that if other ways possible. my phone is on MIUI ROM developed on 26/9/12

[Q] Steps to root and flash a new rom

Coming from a DX, the process to root / flash on the galaxy doesn't seem that much different. Although, there seems to be greater risk for issues around imei information, etc....
So, I've read about everything I can on the forums, trying to make sure I understand all of the ins and outs and I'm starting to feel pretty comfortable with the process, however I would like someone to just confirm that i've got everything correct......
Based on this guide ( [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to root your Galaxy SIII & More!(ROMs/CWM/Stock)) , this is how I understand things if somone could either comfirm or correct my information I would greatly appreciate it!
1. using section 2 in the guide for windows users, I use the RootDebugFS bat file to root the phone.
2. After rooting, and prior to unlocking the boot loader, I backup my IMEI using Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup method listed in the guide.
3. From here I can unlock the bootloader and install CWM reovery.
4. At this point, back in the droid X world I would take a back up of my system so I have a semi - stock image to go back to.
5. Now I can download any of the different custom roms listed and follow the instructions in the OP to flash that rom.
Going back to stock.
1. Should I need to go back to Stock, I would just use the ODIN tool to flash one of the stock images.
Again, If someone could just let me know if i've missed anything or if I'm WAY off base I would appreciate it.
Thanks again, and I love the forum and the community!

yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!

droidstyle said:
yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!

nickjensz said:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!
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I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?

nickjensz said:
I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?
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#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
Type:
su (enter)
reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.

prdog1 said:
#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
Type:
su (enter)
reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.
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Thank you very much for the advice! I really appreciate it!

signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.

droidstyle said:
signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.
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Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.

nickjensz said:
Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.
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you should only need to flash cwm or twrp once, then reboot recovery to get into cwm. im not sure why its not sticking but it should.