Yesterday I was unable to turn on my phone. It loads the normal bootscreen, then the T-Mobile startup animation plays. It gets stuck at the huge S on the screen. A lot of people suggest flashing through Odin, but I'm not familiar with doing that. I saw the "[Solution Thread] Step by Step on how to flash any Gingerbread ROM.", but my device is froyo, and I just want to stay with stock ROM. I imagine I just follow the steps, except substitute stock with step 3. Where can I download the stock ROM though?
Thanks. I probably missed a thread explaining exactly what I'm asking, but if anyone could deal with a noob like me who knows nothing, that'd be greatly appreciated.
UPDATE: I did some goggling and found this. It looks pretty reliable, but can someone approve it for me? I'd rather not screw up my device:
http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-flash-updateupgrade-samsung_21.html
Use this guide with the Galaxy S 4g (you can also use ODIN version 1.85 instead of 1.7 if you like)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
and pick one of the froyo roms (KB5, KC1, KD1) that are setup to use with ODIN here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554&highlight=bible
mike-y said:
Use this guide with the Galaxy S 4g (you can also use ODIN version 1.85 instead of 1.7 if you like)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
and pick one of the froyo roms (KB5, KC1, KD1) that are setup to use with ODIN here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554&highlight=bible
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Thanks, I'll try this. Downloading this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836
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Use this guide with the Galaxy S 4g (you can also use ODIN version 1.85 instead of 1.7 if you like)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
and pick one of the froyo roms (KB5, KC1, KD1) that are setup to use with ODIN here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554&highlight=bible
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I did that, and I did it successfully, but it didn't fix my problem. I described the status of my phone on the original post, can you look at it and try and tell if it's bricked or what do I need to do?
I'm not exactly sure of what you've done so far (not in the mood to run through all the links) our how it qualifies as "successful" considering the issue remains. Anyway this is what you can do for a fresh start:
1) download the following to your computer:
a) "odin"
b) "kc1 stock + root"
c) "super one click"
d) "kies mini"
2) Open Odin on your computer
3) Load up Odin and ALL of the KC1 files(note, Odin will repartition)
4) Flash and let the phone reboot.
5) Load super one click and UNroot
6) Load kies mini and let it update your phone kd1
Hope this helps!
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I'm not exactly sure of what you've done so far (not in the mood to run through all the links) our how it qualifies as "successful" considering the issue remains. Anyway this is what you can do for a fresh start:
1) download the following to your computer:
a) "odin"
b) "kc1 stock + root"
c) "super one click"
d) "kies mini"
2) Open Odin on your computer
3) Load up Odin and ALL of the KC1 files(note, Odin will repartition)
4) Flash and let the phone reboot.
5) Load super one click and UNroot
6) Load kies mini and let it update your phone kd1
Hope this helps!
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what do you mean Odin will repartition? Does that mean I'll lose my data?
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but your data, that's not on your sd, is already gone unless you:
1) have a nandroid backup
2) created a titanium backup
3) let google backup your data
Any of that apply to you?
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QUIETLYloud said:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but your data, that's not on your sd, is already gone unless you:
1) have a nandroid backup
2) created a titanium backup
3) let google backup your data
Any of that apply to you?
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I created a titanium backup in the past, yes.
either way, i wouldnt recommend using TB as your main source of backup. it works, but you will eventually have glitches in random apps.
go the the bible thread. find the noobs guide to odin in the op. follow it. that should restore your phone. once you do this, let me know and i'll walk you through the rest.
jager555 said:
either way, i wouldnt recommend using TB as your main source of backup. it works, but you will eventually have glitches in random apps.
go the the bible thread. find the noobs guide to odin in the op. follow it. that should restore your phone. once you do this, let me know and i'll walk you through the rest.
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I already did that. It didn't solve my problem.
so you are still stuck at the galaxy S startup screen?
Yeah, unfortunately.
ok. can you try getting into recovery mode? if not, then you should be able to get into download mode. make sure odin is up and running prior to you plugging the phone into the computer.
After finishing with Odin, it boots into recovery mode anyway. I can still get into download mode also, and yes I made sure it was up and running.
wait. what are you flashing in odin? please odin to raver's kc1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129933
you should not boot back into cwm recovery. once it goes to samsung recovery, just select reboot normally and let the rom load.
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wait. what are you flashing in odin? please odin to raver's kc1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129933
you should not boot back into cwm recovery. once it goes to samsung recovery, just select reboot normally and let the rom load.
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Used this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836. I didn't boot back into cwm recovery, it was Samsung recovery.
Great, so just reboot from the recovery and you should be ok
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Nope, still gets stuck at the start-up screen.
Try to factory restore and wipe cache from the recovery.
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Will wiping cache delete apps and contacts?
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I am modifying this post removing some steps:
Note that you can always go back to orignal Odin ROM using Vibrant Download Mode in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836
You should know what you are doing, otherwise I am not reponsible for any device brick.
1- Use SuperOneClick 1.7 to gain root (USB debugging enabled).
Open SuperOneClick and run Shell Root with your phone plugged in.
Use Rage option, then once done, reboot the phone and verify root using "Root Checker" from the Market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2. Download "3e_recovery_installer.zip" from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833423
run the 3e Recovery Installer. When finished, close.
3. Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery via ROM Manager from market by selecting "Vibrant" when asked for phone type. Then reboot into recovery. (You may need to reboot your phone if you get stuck on the ROM Manager "Reboot to Recovery" screen) (Just reboot, then attempt to reboot into recovery again)
At the blue recovery select "reinstall packages". The first time will fail, run it once more, and you should now have the green CWM Recovery menu.
4. Install Kernel Flasher from the Market and backup the kernel.
5. use Rom Manager to flash Data and Dalvik init.d-busybox with data to SD update.zip to fix Data and Dalvik init.d-busybox from below link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=744655
6- When finshed you should be able to backup and restore the ROM using Rom Mananger.
What do you mean by no network
bryandrew19 said:
What do you mean by no network
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I think it means no signal or cell service until you re flash your kernal back up..
Does this fix get cwm working for all features? Or just backup and restore?
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I tested backup, restore and rom flashing
arahma said:
I tested backup, restore and rom flashing
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Thanks for this. Btw what rom did you flash?
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Can anyone confirm this?
I have created a deodex zip file for orignal vibrant 4G rom and used rom manager to successfully flash it. I will post the rom later today.
Sgs4g apparently has a new rockstar.. bravo
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I guess I'm the first casualty of this. I did everything to the letter in the post up to step five. Once i flashed 4g_sd-fix_New in rom manager it the phone rebooted and did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. It no factory reset my phone and neither the sd card nor the internal storage mount.
Any help would be appreciated here.
treobwoy said:
I guess I'm the first casualty of this. I did everything to the letter in the post up to step five. Once i flashed 4g_sd-fix_New in rom manager it the phone rebooted and did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. It no factory reset my phone and neither the sd card nor the internal storage mount.
Any help would be appreciated here.
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I got the same issue. Flashing back to stock now. It also wiped my entire SD card.
arahma said:
5. Flash 4g_sd-fix_New using ROM Manager to fix Data umount issue from below link:
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For this step do you mean go into recovery and flash or do you mean use ROM Manager and "Install ROM from SD Card"?
Beefvvl said:
For this step do you mean go into recovery and flash or do you mean use ROM Manager and "Install ROM from SD Card"?
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doing it through rom manager worked
aloneinshadow said:
I got the same issue. Flashing back to stock now. It also wiped my entire SD card.
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Let us know if you get it working. And what you did.
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Is anyone able to get data back?
I tried using Odin to flash to stock and I'm still unable to get data connection unless I connect to Wifi.
I sure hope you modified the SD Fix.....
That fix was created by Eugene and I to fix mounting for the Vibrant. If flashed to a 4G, it'll break.
I wouldn't recommend this method at all, this looks risky. Just wait for krylon or koush to come out with a proper release of cwm. I have offered to lend my phone to either of them and im sure as soon as either one has the time they will get it going.
I don't like doing things half ass, and while the work is appreciated i wouldn't recommend this guide to the average user as i lost my first 4g to a similar guide.
spockmeat said:
I wouldn't recommend this method at all, this looks risky. Just wait for krylon or koush to come out with a proper release of cwm. I have offered to lend my phone to either of them and im sure as soon as either one has the time they will get it going.
I don't like doing things half ass, and while the work is appreciated i wouldn't recommend this guide to the average user as i lost my first 4g to a similar guide.
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Im back from my Android break...as you can tell.. LOL
Hit me up and we'll work out something for the device loan.
krylon360 said:
I sure hope you modified the SD Fix.....
That fix was created by Eugene and I to fix mounting for the Vibrant. If flashed to a 4G, it'll break.
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Are you talking about step 5?
I tried all the steps till 5 and get the data not being able to connect and then after I Odin back to stock and I'm unable to do step 6.
Krylon can you load up the 2 ROM's you have available for us to try if we can get this damn thing to work?
Beefvvl said:
Are you talking about step 5?
I tried all the steps till 5 and get the data not being able to connect and then after I Odin back to stock and I'm unable to do step 6.
Krylon can you load up the 2 ROM's you have available for us to try if we can get this damn thing to work?
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Yes, Step 5 was created by us to allow both Internal and External SD to auto mount to the phone and PC on the VIBRANT.
We had to modify the stock 4G files to allow this due to the 4G only having a external SD.
For now, I'm reporting this thread due to it being just like the last "CWM for Vibrant works on the 4G" thread which caused bricks, which resulted in me having to create the ODIN image for everyone.
Please do not jump the gun. Be patient.
I'm currently rooted with everything else stock. I've decided I want to try the Bali Kernel, so I thought the first thing I should do before anything else is a backup. So I downloaded Rom Manager and followed the steps from here.
so when I ran Back Up Current Rom, I got the following. See screen shot. Is there something in that guide that is missing?
Also, someone in a similar thread said to choose Reinstall Packages. I tried that and got this. See screen shot.
you have to press reinstall packages then go to backup and restore and make a backup... and if you get that error you could try replacing the recovery file in system and then trying it again
First thing is to ditch rom manager. It has issues with the sgs4g and will give you a headache and little else. Second go to the development section and find krylons cwm final thread and follow it to the letter.
It looks like you don't have clockworkmod installed and you need this to do what you are trying.
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Exodian said:
First thing is to ditch rom manager. It has issues with the sgs4g and will give you a headache and little else. Second go to the development section and find krylons cwm final thread and follow it to the letter.
It looks like you don't have clockworkmod installed and you need this to do what you are trying.
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Ok, so I followed the instructions. Replaced the Recovery file and put update.zip on the root of the sdcard. But I still needed Rom Manager to run the back up. Then did the reinstall packages again and this time it went in recovery to do the back up, and it worked.
If I didn't reinstall Rom Manager, how else would I have run a back up. I followed this guide that worked for the sidekick 4g.
you do not need rom manager at all.
do the update and recovery file go to recovery screen reinstall packages then you can goto backup and restore and either back up a rom or restore one
jdubb1106 said:
you do not need rom manager at all.
do the update and recovery file go to recovery screen reinstall packages then you can goto backup and restore and either back up a rom or restore one
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Got it thanks. I noticed the Galaxy S 4G is one of the phones in the Flash recovery list in Rom Manager. So would it be correct to say that the update to Rom Manager to support the SGS4G did not work? Hence, needing to manually install the recovery and update.zip files.
Hello everyone.I just got my Captivate.I have read a lot in these days about "rooting, roming" and things like that but im not too clear.
If someone can help me how to root and rom my phone(does one,click root works?) and than install the best version Stable available of the ICS.
Hope someone help me !
Use the Guide provided by TRusselo here... 【Guide】How To flash ANY Captivate ROM from Stock (including ICS)
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Seems too much complicated for me
Is there another simple way?
I must get it root-ed first?
Can i charge it with the usb data cable of the Galaxy s3 gt i9300 ?
Klitoni said:
Seems too much complicated for me
Is there another simple way?
I must get it root-ed first?
Can i charge it with the usb data cable of the Galaxy s3 gt i9300 ?
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if the instructions to root & flash rom seem too complicated, perhaps it is best that you don't try it on your own. There are services, example mobiletechvideos, that will do it for a fee.
as far as the cable goes, any samsung micro usb phone cable, should do both charging and data fine.
fyi, you probably want to post future questions to the Captivate Q&A forum.
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I didn't flash my phone for years because I was too worried about losing data and dealing with all the random garbage of flashing, random errors, bootloops etc. that happen without warning, but trust me, when I did it, it wasn't as bad as I thought. Initially, I had errors and had to reflash to stock by download some other software, so crap happens but I'm decent at flashing now and I only started 2 weeks ago.
I had some trouble and had a thread on this forum and people were helping me and I was helping myself. Have to learn how to do this and then it becomes easy.
But I feel terrible about it because I've hated this phone since the day I got it but with the CM10 fixes it runs so amazingly that I should just keep it, but I still hate it so much I want an S3. Its amazing with the right ROM. I just wish I had flashed it way earlier so that I could enjoy using it instead of hating it for crashing all the time and being laggy.
EDIT: I'll post the guide in another thread
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There is absolutely no need to get Root before trying to flash a custom rom.
You must, however, use Odin or Heimdall to flash a kernel that has the CWM Recovery. When you have done this, you simply need to reboot into said cwm recovery and flash the rom of your choice.
Please read the Stickied Threads in the General and Q & A Forums. This will help you a lot.
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4-2ndtwin said:
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There is absolutely no need to get Root before trying to flash a custom rom.
You must, however, use Odin or Heimdall to flash a kernel that has the CWM Recovery. When you have done this, you simply need to reboot into said cwm recovery and flash the rom of your choice.
Please read the Stickied Threads in the General and Q & A Forums. This will help you a lot.
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First of all i must get ODIN software? Just to let u guys know I wanna install Cyanogenmod 9.1.
The Guide by TRusselo that i linked above in one of my previous posts has a copy of the regular Odin u can download to use. -- Odin3 v1.7.zip is what u need.
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4-2ndtwin said:
The Guide by TRusselo that i linked above in one of my previous posts has a copy of the regular Odin u can download to use. -- Odin3 v1.7.zip is what u need.
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Now i must chose the kernel ?Wich one should i chosee?
When its time to install clockworkmod ?
Will u help me step by step please?
There are a very few steps for you to install CM9/CM10.
1. On your computer, search for "Odin3 1.85" on Google. The first link should be an XDA link which will directly download Odin3. Unzip it and execute the Odin .exe file.
2. Now search "how to install cm7 captivate wiki", click the second link and scroll down to see "WARNING: INSTALLING A CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE ON THE SAMSUNG CAPTIVATE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY." Below that you can download mtcarey's Kernel with ClockworkMod Recovery 5.
3. Put your Captivate in Download mode. To do this, turn it off, hold both volume up and down buttons and plug the phone to your computer. You will probably need Samsung Galaxy S drivers to make the computer to recognize the phone. (I'm not sure about the link, I'll try to get it later)
4. In Odin, make sure the phone is added in the Message box. Click PDA and choose the CWM kernel .tar file you just downloaded. Make sure that ONLY "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked and then click start. Your phone will reboot shortly!
5. You now have a custom recovery in your phone, which will allow you to install any custom ROM. Unplug your phone, remove the battery and put it back on. Hold both volume buttons and the power button to make your phone to boot into Recovery mode. Plug the phone back and in the recovery, navigate to Mounts and Storage with volume buttons. Press Power to select. Now press Mount USB Storage to mount the phone to your computer.
6. Go to get.cm website and find "captivatemtd" in the left section. There you can download the latest CM10 nightly and put it into your phone! Be patient for the download. On your computer, eject your phone, unmount it in recovery and you can unplug it. Navigate to Install zip from SD card, choose zip and find the ROM you downloaded. Wait for it to finish and that's it, enjoy Android Jelly Bean!
Note that your recovery is now ClockworkMod Recovery 6. You can keep this recovery or install another kernel if you want. Search for "captivate android development" on Google, open the XDA link and find a thread that begins with [Kernel][JellyBean] like Devil and Semaphore kernels.
Why stop at ICS? You can go with one of the JB ROM's recently released, I started my flashing experiences with ICS, settled on the SlimICS version and have been upgrading with every new release they've posted
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brttwilliams said:
Why stop at ICS? You can go with one of the JB ROM's recently released, I started my flashing experiences with ICS, settled on the SlimICS version and have been upgrading with every new release they've posted
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I think maybe im wrong, ICS is more stable on my Cappy in base of the ram and the proccesor it has.Maybe im wrong.How is urs working under JB ?
Frankle-master said:
There are a very few steps for you to install CM9/CM10.
1. On your computer, search for "Odin3 1.85" on Google. The first link should be an XDA link which will directly download Odin3. Unzip it and execute the Odin .exe file.
2. Now search "how to install cm7 captivate wiki", click the second link and scroll down to see "WARNING: INSTALLING A CUSTOM RECOVERY IMAGE ON THE SAMSUNG CAPTIVATE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY." Below that you can download mtcarey's Kernel with ClockworkMod Recovery 5.
3. Put your Captivate in Download mode. To do this, turn it off, hold both volume up and down buttons and plug the phone to your computer. You will probably need Samsung Galaxy S drivers to make the computer to recognize the phone. (I'm not sure about the link, I'll try to get it later)
4. In Odin, make sure the phone is added in the Message box. Click PDA and choose the CWM kernel .tar file you just downloaded. Make sure that ONLY "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked and then click start. Your phone will reboot shortly!
5. You now have a custom recovery in your phone, which will allow you to install any custom ROM. Unplug your phone, remove the battery and put it back on. Hold both volume buttons and the power button to make your phone to boot into Recovery mode. Plug the phone back and in the recovery, navigate to Mounts and Storage with volume buttons. Press Power to select. Now press Mount USB Storage to mount the phone to your computer.
6. Go to get.cm website and find "captivatemtd" in the left section. There you can download the latest CM10 nightly and put it into your phone! Be patient for the download. On your computer, eject your phone, unmount it in recovery and you can unplug it. Navigate to Install zip from SD card, choose zip and find the ROM you downloaded. Wait for it to finish and that's it, enjoy Android Jelly Bean!
Note that your recovery is now ClockworkMod Recovery 6. You can keep this recovery or install another kernel if you want. Search for "captivate android development" on Google, open the XDA link and find a thread that begins with [Kernel][JellyBean] like Devil and Semaphore kernels.
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After installing CM9 or 10 The phone uses the kernel of the Rom installed?
Iv read a lot of guides
Yours and one of the member korockinout13 was the simplest ones
Yours use odin and the other heimdall
All the guides are the same and in the finish all have same result?
I hope I helped you and you didn't have any issues!
I suppose they have the same result. The kernel installed in a CyanogenMod ROM comes with the original CWM recovery but I don't think this is a stock ICS/JB kernel.
You can use Heimdall or Odin, maybe the features are different but I'm used to Odin.
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I hope I helped you and you didn't have any issues!
I suppose they have the same result. The kernel installed in a CyanogenMod ROM comes with the original CWM recovery but I don't think this is a stock ICS/JB kernel.
You can use Heimdall or Odin, maybe the features are different but I'm used to Odin.
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I havent tried yet
In the moment i install the kernel in PDA on Odin this makes possible the recovery mode when the phone is powered on with volume buttons?
yes, by flashing a CWM rom, you will be able to backup and restore your current rom as well as flash new roms, by using the three button startup.
if you do the three button startup with your existing non-CWM rom, you will get a simple stock recovery menu but it won't let you do much. hope this helps.
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laughingT said:
yes, by flashing a CWM rom, you will be able to backup and restore your current rom as well as flash new roms, by using the three button startup.
if you do the three button startup with your existing non-CWM rom, you will get a simple stock recovery menu but it won't let you do much. hope this helps.
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I'm not sure you're right. If your flash the kernel I described (Corn kernel I think), you will then be able to boot into CWM recovery and make a backup. If you want to only backup your apps or SMS, use Titanium Backup. You will need to have root permissions to do this. Go on androidsu dot com slash superuser and download Superuser 3.2 RC3 for ARM devices. You will have to flash it in recovery mode.
I must use speedmod kernel before installing cm9 or cm10?
Klitoni said:
I must use speedmod kernel before installing cm9 or cm10?
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No, unless this is the kernel I told you to download in step 2 (mtcarey's kernel). Flash this one and you will be able to flash CyanogenMod. The phone will probably reboot the recovery when you will start flashing. If the installation doesn't resume automatically, just reflash the zip and you're done.
I got it
Cyanogen mod only "wants" the "mtcarey's Kernel" ?
I know the title may sound odd, but let me explain. I rooted my phone a while back and have flashed plenty of ROM's. I think that there is something wrong and would basically like to take it back to the starting point....that point you get right after you have rooted it for the first time. What would be the best way? I ask because I do not want to return it to stock as in this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253)
Do I act as if I have never rooted it and run it through the ODIN process?
If so, what method as lately I have seen more than one.
Thanks all.
Whats the difference between the time after you first rooted your phone vs it being rooted now? Idk maybe use supersu built in options for restoring root?
There isn't any way to do it for now only computers can do that.
Odin flash a rooted VRBLK3 image from mrRobinson thread in the dev section. Use the /sdcard wipe tar. You'll then need to unlock the bootloader if you intend to flash kernels or roms again.
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SlimSnoops....I used this version on my sons when I rooted it....is this the same way as MrRobinsons and will it work?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
sideoutjj said:
SlimSnoops....I used this version on my sons when I rooted it....is this the same way as MrRobinsons and will it work?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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This is a great guide but is written for rooting a phone for the first time. What Slim was suggesting was to install a pre-rooted image onto your phone after cleaning it properly. If you want to do it this was since it is familiar to you, I would return to stock using the guide in the stickies and then using the guide that you referenced to root and unlock. Make sure that you back everything up including the IMEI. Good luck!
OK..so I go and do this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436&highlight=mrrobinson
Then go do the root in the link I posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2046439
You mentioned cleaning...what do you mean by that?
Sound right?
sideoutjj said:
OK..so I go and do this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436&highlight=mrrobinson
Then go do the root in the link I posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2046439
You mentioned cleaning...what do you mean by that?
Sound right?
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All you need is download the "full wipe" version from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390214368362234355 then:
First, use Titanium to backup all your apps.
1. Remove your micro sdcard (it will wipe your card if you don't remove)
2. Boot into download mode (volume down + home + power buttons)
3. Use Odin to flash that image and remember only select PDA.
Once you boot up you will have a like factory setp with root. Do your normal setup then use Titanium to restore all your apps. That's it.
buhohitr said:
All you need is download the "full wipe" version from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390214368362234355 then:
First, use Titanium to backup all your apps.
1. Remove your micro sdcard (it will wipe your card if you don't remove)
2. Boot into download mode (volume down + home + power buttons)
3. Use Odin to flash that image and remember only select PDA.
Once you boot up you will have a like factory setp with root. Do your normal setup then use Titanium to restore all your apps. That's it.
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AWESOME...Thanks. I have used 4.1 and 4.2 ROM's and I just think that something is not running right, so I want to basically start over and pick a ROM I like,
Figured it out...thanks
sideoutjj said:
I have to ask...but how do I do the following per his instructions: Extract the root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.tar.md5 from the .7z file you downloaded.
I downloaded the .7z file, but how do I extract the .md5 file from it? I have tried WinRar and 7Zip...neither likes it for some reason.
Thanks
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It is supposed to end in "md5"
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Odin flash a rooted VRBLK3 image from mrRobinson thread in the dev section. Use the /sdcard wipe tar. You'll then need to unlock the bootloader if you intend to flash kernels or roms again.
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Can someone who has never rooted their phone use the MrRobinson method to root for the first time?
Clyde Tacoma said:
Can someone who has never rooted their phone use the MrRobinson method to root for the first time?
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Yes! Although I see you created a thread and received an answer there as well.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Yes! Although I see you created a thread and received an answer there as well.
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After I hijacked this thread I decided maybe creating my own was probably a better way to go. And maybe it will be easier for someone to find the same answer in the future. But it never hurts to have multiple opinions so thanks for your reply! I feel much more confident now that I wont brick another phone.
So I'm having this issue with recovery. I recently got this Infuse and it was running cm9 but used the ODIN UCLB3 return to stock method cause cm9 was giving me issues and I always preferred running stock. Anyways, stock is painfully slow and laggy, so I wanna run jb 4.2.2. Now, here's my issue: I decided to try this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776129 and followed the instructions but whenever I reboot to recovery, instead of the recovery menu appearing, what does show up is a mess of colored lines that look as if the lcd screen was cracked and nothing really happens no matter what button I press... I then wanted to try another recovery, so I used the ODIN method to install Entropy512's Daily Driver kernel with Red CWM Recovery and doing so made the recovery menu show up correctly!! I then followed the steps in the rom thread and it said to flash cm9 and gapps, reboot and when it got stuck in the splash to use power + vol up+down method to get back to recovery. well, whenever i do this, it does go back to recovery but, once again, instead of the recovery menu showing up, it shows all the messed up colored lines... i then have to use the odin return to stock once more and go back to stock :/ Im not at all experienced with samsung devices as all my previous ones were htc's, so any guidence and help would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advanced!
Sounds like you need to flash the GB bootloaders. Use qksters Heimdall found in my signature.
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psal217050 said:
Sounds like you need to flash the GB bootloaders. Use qksters Heimdall found in my signature.
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thanks for ur reply! i downloaded the heimdall back to stock but the heimdall dd kernel + red cwm links didnt work.... though, i believe its the same as the odin dd kernel + red cwm? would it be safe to use the odin version instead?
EDIT: well, im having another issue now... when using heimdall to flash the uclb3, it says i need to install the drivers... on the thread i ur sig it says to set them up and using heimdall method it prompts (right after the failed flash) to download the drivers, and, in order to do so, i would have to select "Samsung USB Composite" on the window that openned later, but that specific driver never shows up for install on the list... any help?
Luisit0 said:
thanks for ur reply! i downloaded the heimdall back to stock but the heimdall dd kernel + red cwm links didnt work.... though, i believe its the same as the odin dd kernel + red cwm? would it be safe to use the odin version instead?
EDIT: well, im having another issue now... when using heimdall to flash the uclb3, it says i need to install the drivers... on the thread i ur sig it says to set them up and using heimdall method it prompts (right after the failed flash) to download the drivers, and, in order to do so, i would have to select "Samsung USB Composite" on the window that openned later, but that specific driver never shows up for install on the list... any help?
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Drivers should be in the package. Don't recall exactly but I think the file is labelled zadig. I don't use Odin but if you can flash bootloaders from it you should be okay.
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psal217050 said:
Drivers should be in the package. Don't recall exactly but I think the file is labelled zadig. I don't use Odin but if you can flash bootloaders from it you should be okay.
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In heimdall suite open driver folder then run zadig as administrator, then click options, show all devices
psal217050 said:
Drivers should be in the package. Don't recall exactly but I think the file is labelled zadig. I don't use Odin but if you can flash bootloaders from it you should be okay.
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elbscorp said:
In heimdall suite open driver folder then run zadig as administrator, then click options, show all devices
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Thank you both!! I followed ur instructions and managed to install the drivers and return to stock using heimdall method!! Next, attempt to flash cm9 and hope it all goes as it should
If you get rainbow effect again, you will need to flash bootloaders.
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ok, so now i have another issue. i went to flash the red cwm but the links on the thread appear to be outdated and so i couldnt download the heimdall install mehthod for the entropy dd kernel + red cwm. also, the phone is (for some reason) not recognized by odin (probably cause i have no root??). the heimdall return to stock wasnt rooted, so now i have to root. i tried the superoneclick from one of the threads on here but it froze and wouldnt work, so i downloaded the superoneclick on the android developing and hacks forum and it gets stuck on shell rooting device... - Step #7. sooo, what can i do here?? thanks for the help so far, btw!
EDIT: ok never mind, i flashed infuzen a16 kernel and got the red cwm... so i went ahead and restored a backup i had made before i attempted all of this and now im back rooted now, im off to try and flash cm9!!!
Luisit0 said:
ok, so now i have another issue. i went to flash the red cwm but the links on the thread appear to be outdated and so i couldnt download the heimdall install mehthod for the entropy dd kernel + red cwm. also, the phone is (for some reason) not recognized by odin (probably cause i have no root??). the heimdall return to stock wasnt rooted, so now i have to root. i tried the superoneclick from one of the threads on here but it froze and wouldnt work, so i downloaded the superoneclick on the android developing and hacks forum and it gets stuck on shell rooting device... - Step #7. sooo, what can i do here?? thanks for the help so far, btw!
EDIT: ok never mind, i flashed infuzen a16 kernel and got the red cwm... so i went ahead and restored a backup i had made before i attempted all of this and now im back rooted now, im off to try and flash cm9!!!
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That is the kernel I prefer to flash.In the future if you don't have or wish to restore a backup this root package ROOT THE UCLB3 listed in same Heimdall thread by qkster has worked just fine for me.
elbscorp said:
That is the kernel I prefer to flash.In the future if you don't have or wish to restore a backup this root package ROOT THE UCLB3 listed in same Heimdall thread by qkster has worked just fine for me.
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huh, i hadnt noticed that package.. will keep in mind though, just in case (;
btw, im on cm9 now, so next step is jb thank you all greatly for helping me out!!
Luisit0 said:
huh, i hadnt noticed that package.. will keep in mind though, just in case (;
btw, im on cm9 now, so next step is jb thank you all greatly for helping me out!!
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I recommend reading, reading, then reading that thread many more times. I have read it and followed the links in it many times. About every time I do I notice or pay attention to something else helpful.
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I recommend reading, reading, then reading that thread many more times. I have read it and followed the links in it many times. About every time I do I notice or pay attention to something else helpful.
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definitely, and especially since this is all so new to me coming from htc... and, to add even more reasons to the convenience of reading all about the infuse, i think this is gonna be my daily device for quite some time... so i better read up on all i can!!
Also remember that the file format changes to MDT and any screw ups will probably require a return to stock using Heimdall or Odin. Read the OP instructions very carefully.
This is a guide guide to use too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31342159
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