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[How-To] Flash Your MT3G/Magic/Sapphire {32B} w/ CM 4.2.14.1 + Amon RA Rec v1.5.2

DISCLAIMER
Proceed at your own risk. I am not responsible for ANY outcome (good or bad) as a result of YOUR actions! Even following this guide perfectly (or any other cooked ROM guide) you could (however remote the possibility) BRICK your device. IF you choose to follow this guide READ all the way through as a "dry run" until all the steps make some sense.
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
Phone (fully charged)
SD card (in your phone)
Computer (w/internet access)
USB cable (one that fits your phone) OR a card reader + micro SD adapter
Download these files onto your pc:
Android 1.5 base image SAPPIMG.nbh_____________________(33d958062cc02bb2cec157f68621d2ff)
To install ALT recovery flashrec _________________________(try the latest, if it fails work backward)
Alternate Recovery img recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.5.2G.img___(md5sum - 4822fd118867bb2e66a53243a408f40e)
Android 1.6 base image DRC83_base_defanged.zip__________(md5sum - 081379e9b525484bcd1ee42bd0031a4c)
CyanogenMod Rom img CyanogenMod ROM of choice________(4.2.14.1 md5sum - c2a1e549d9296d97566e86a0a1c4bc9c)
Android ring tone pack audio-resources.zip________________(md5sum - 6cbefb897e2fb3b954d19c692d5c6966)
32A users I am researching the right files/steps to get ya'll onto CM, read this page of cyanogenmod wiki in the meantime
[*]32B UK users if my method doesn't work try this post from a user on this thread
(NOTE: If any of these links 'die' Google the file name & pm me so I can update the link)
Md5sum Values
how to check md5sum in windows : MD5summer use this program to make an md5sum file & compare values
how to check md5sum in unix/linux : in terminal type 'md5sum /path/to/file.name' [enter] & compare values
Do this once the files are on your SD card to ensure no device-to-device file transfer corruption​
BACK UP YOUR FILES
Before doing ANY mods you should ALWAYS backup your important files.
Connect phone to pc via USB
On the phone: pull down the notification bar & press ->USB Connected->Mount
On the pc: copy any & all files/folders you want to keep.
On the pc: Close the SD card folder on your pc.
On the phone: pull down the notification bar & press ->USB Connected->Un-mount/Turn off USB storage. Once this is done remove USB cable.
(NOTE: By the end of this guide EVERYTHING on your card will be GONE so don't skip this step!)
FORMAT SD CARD
From the home screen press Menu->Settings->SD card & phone storage->Un-mount SD card.
Once it is un-mounted press ->Format SD card.
Once it is formatted & has re-mounted go back to the home screen and press Menu->Settings->Applications->make sure 'Unknown sources' is checked.
(NOTE: if your phone is already ROOTED & running a Custom/Cooked ROM you can likely skip the SETUP section just check Amon_RA's thread for alternate install options)
SETUP
Find out what version of Android your phone has installed. From the home screen Press Menu->Settings->About phone-> scroll to Firmware Version.
(this is your Android Version)
If you're on Android 1.5 proceed to INSTALL section.
If you're on Android 1.6 re-connect phone to pc.
Copy the sappimg.nbh & place it on your SD card, then close everything & disconnect USB. (I am told this MUST be the only file on your SDcard or the validation will fail)
Turn off phone.
Boot into 'Fast Boot' like this: Press-&-Hold END/Power AND Pres-&-Hold Volume Down until the Fast Boot screen appears.
Press the trackball (action button) and wait for it to flash the sappimg.nbh
Once fully complete reboot phone & proceed to INSTALL section.
INSTALL
Connect phone to pc via USB
On the phone: pull down the notification bar & press ->USB Connected->Mount
On the pc: copy the FlashRec.apk & the Amon RA recovery.img onto your SD card.
If you don’t have a ‘file manager’ or ‘app manager’ go to the market & download one such as: ASTRO, LINDA, AppManager or the like. Then browse to your SD card & open/run the flashrec.apk to install it. (if asked what to open with choose Package Installer)
Open RecoveryFlash (flashrec) & make a backup of your current recovery.img. Flashrec just made "recovery-backup.img" on the root of your SDcard, so now rename Amon Ra's recovery to "recovery-backup.img" (choose replace when the dulpicate file name message appears) then open flashrec again & choose restore recovery. (Credit for this step goes to deb82swearingen Much easier then the orig method I was shone for using flashrec)
Once the flash is complete turn the phone off.
Boot into 'Recovery' like this: Press-&-Hold END/Power AND Pres-&-Hold Home. (this will be a black background with green text options)
Scroll down to ‘partition’ (press trackball to select)->partition SD->follow onscreen steps (HOME=confirm, VOL +/- changes partition size, any other key=cancel).
Once partitioning is complete press BACK to get to partition menu & scroll down to 'SD:ext2 to ext3’ press trackball to select (if you have a class 4 or 6 SD card you can then go for 'SD:ext3 to ext4' but don't try it on class2 cards it will cause system instability & likely FRY your SD card... if you don't know your class stop @ ext3).
go BACK until top says "Android system recovery" ->Connect phone to pc & scroll to 'USB-MS toggle'->HOME to confirm.
Copy the HTC 1.6 BASE & CyanogenMod ROM & Contacts.apk files onto your SD card then close the SD card folder on your PC & toggle USB-MS again, then disconnect from the pc.
Scroll to & select ‘wipe'->wipe data partition->CONFIRM
Scroll to & select ‘Flash update image->Apply sdcard:choose zip & select the HTC BASE file & let it complete (this will take a few min be patient). DO NOT REBOOT!
Scroll to & select ‘Flash update image->Apply sdcard:choose zip & select the CyanogenMod file & let it complete (this will take a few min be patient).
Once the flash is complete reboot phone (this will take up words of 5-10min+ be patient).
Once up & running on latest CyanogenMod connect to pc again & unzip the audio-resources.zip directly onto your SD card.
**************************Only Applies To CM 4.2.13**************************
Fixed Contacts.apk
Now that you have 4.2.13 installed it's time to fix the bug listed in Cyan's change-log. We will do this by replacing the broken Contacts app with the fixed Contacts.apk that you downloaded. If you get a pop-up asking about giving super user rights just hit the check mark to remember this answer & press 'yes'. This is UNIX & UNIX is unforgiving so pay attention to all punctuation, symbols, UPPER CASE & lower case. They are different & if you don't do it exactly it won't work. (UNIX assumes that you know what you want it to do so it will do whatever you tell it to, even if what you tell it to do breaks it.) So long as you are able to type what you see this is easy
Open Terminal Emulator & type these lines (hitting enter at the [E])
su [E]
mount -o rw,remount /system [E]
cp /sdcard/Contacts.apk /system/app/Contacts.apk [E]
mount -o ro,remount /system [E]
reboot [E]
(The reboot is precautionary but generally a good idea anytime you replace /system files.)
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Themes/Modding
Now for those not fond of the plain Android theme you may enjoy this little app that has a growing movement backing it, read about what MetaMorph is here and then see the fast growing list of 'morphs/themes' available here.
Signatures
Now that you're a part of the modding community please For The Love Of MODDING take a moment to put the specs for your phone/ROM/theme/etc into your sig so that in the future if you have questions those of us who try to answer you don't have to play forum tag to get this basic info from you.
~psguardian

P.S. THANKS fhaines !!!!
fhaines spent days sifting through the forums to pick all these tidbits out of the masses of G1 ROM flashing posts & forwarded it to me so I could flash my MT3G, I want to say thank you to fhaines for his hard work. I just worked out the formatting & simplified the verbiage to as plain English as I could. Hope this helps those who are a bit timid to test the CM Rom waters (as I was).

Is it required to partition the sdcard, or is that just for Apps2SD & swap?

lupascu.marius: It's only if you want to use Apps2SD and swap.

Apps2sd and swap
Wysie said:
lupascu.marius: It's only if you want to use Apps2SD and swap.
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Cyanogenmods newest roms run fastest with a swap and ext3 partition on the sd card. If you run it with just a fat32 and or ext2 you will most likely be running the rom a lot slower than was designed.
fhaines

fhaines said:
Cyanogenmods newest roms run fastest with a swap and ext3 partition on the sd card. If you run it with just a fat32 and or ext2 you will most likely be running the rom a lot slower than was designed.
fhaines
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is it possible to just create an ext3/ext4 and swap only without using apps2sd? Or do i need a fat32 partition?
If I am not wrong the has to be rooted to apply cm? In which step of this tutorial does the phone gets root?

Nicely done!
A few days too late for me, unfortunately, but it's nice to know that I ended up with essentially the same procedure. My notes are quite a bit more disjointed than your instructions, however.
It'll be a good refresher once it's time to root my wife's phone, however.

Great Resource for noobs and advanced alike
I believe this should be stickied.

Damn you beat me to it. I have been looking for WEEKS on a sure fire way to root my MyTouch 3G. I tried the Relentless Rooter, the Gold Card method and everything else I could find to throw at this thing.
The steps outlined here are slightly different from what I did, but all in all, this is what worked for me, was nice, easy and worked great. The first time you Root a phone it takes a bit to get the process down, but it's not as hard as you think.
If this hasn't been stickied, it needs to be!

Looks good but I have a few questions.
I am currently running on CM 4.1.999 (1.6) and my phone is running very smoothly. I tried 4.1.9999 but it started to bog down and seriously slowed down. I've got quite a few apps and I've got the phone set up as I like it (including changing some of the icons with bettercut and that kind of stuff) I'm getting to the point where I'm a bit loathe to go through all that again, so my question is; what are the real world advantages I might enjoy if I "upgraded" to 4.2?

palexr said:
Looks good but I have a few questions.
I am currently running on CM 4.1.999 (1.6) and my phone is running very smoothly. I tried 4.1.9999 but it started to bog down and seriously slowed down. I've got quite a few apps and I've got the phone set up as I like it (including changing some of the icons with bettercut and that kind of stuff) I'm getting to the point where I'm a bit loathe to go through all that again, so my question is; what are the real world advantages I might enjoy if I "upgraded" to 4.2?
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Have you tried CM updater? It can be downloaded from the market and should just upgrade your current rom.

Weemoney said:
Have you tried CM updater? It can be downloaded from the market and should just upgrade your current rom.
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OK, thanks, I thought it had been switched off so to speak after the Google episode.
My main question remains though, are there any benefits? I know, I know, go and look at the thread in the Dream section but still, CM4.1.999 really does work very well on my Magic and I think it deserves representation here.
Allied to a good theme it is by far and away the best ROM for the Magic IMHO.

Im running it now and have no issues. It is very fast and reliable. I think its worth the upgrade.

Right You Are
smurf said:
If I am not wrong the has to be rooted to apply cm? In which step of this tutorial does the phone gets root?
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You do need to be rooted to apply a CM ROM (or any other 'cooked ROM' I think), HERE is where you are officially Rooted as I understand the process.
psguardian said:
INSTALL
Connect phone to pc via USB
On the phone: pull down the notification bar & press ->USB Connected->Mount
On the pc: copy the FlashRec.apk & the Amon RA recovery.img onto your SD card.
If you don’t have a ‘file manager’ or ‘app manager’ go to the market & download one such as: ASTRO, LINDA, AppManager or the like. Then browse to your SD card & open/run the flashrec.apk to install it. (if asked what to open with choose Package Installer)
Open RecoveryFlash (flashrec) & press Backup Recovery Image.
Once it’s finished press in the text box & clear out the box, then put /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.2.3.img & press Flash Custom Recovery Image.
Once the flash is complete turn the phone off.
Boot into 'Recovery' like this: Press-&-Hold END/Power AND Pres-&-Hold Home. (this will be a black background with a screen full of options)
Scroll down to ‘part SD fat32+ext2+swap’ press trackball to select.
Once partitioning is complete scroll down to ‘then select convert ext2 to ext3’ press trackball to select.
Reboot phone.
Connect phone to pc after reboot & mount USB storage
Copy the HTC ADP 1.6 DRC83 & CyanogenMod 4.2.2 ROM files onto your SD card then disconnect from the pc & turn off phone.
Boot into 'Recovery', scroll to & select ‘nandroid backup’ & let it complete.
Scroll to & select ‘wipe data/factory reset’ & let it complete.
Scroll to & select ‘apply SD card: choose zip’ and select the HTC ADP file & let it complete (this will take a few min be patient).
Scroll to & select ‘apply SD card: choose zip’ and select the CyanogenMod file & let it complete (this will take a few min be patient).
Once the flash is complete reboot phone (this will take up words of 5min+ be patient).
Once up & running on latest CyanogenMod connect to pc again & unzip the audio-resources.zip onto your SD card.
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fhaines said:
Cyanogenmods newest roms run fastest with a swap and ext3 partition on the sd card. If you run it with just a fat32 and or ext2 you will most likely be running the rom a lot slower than was designed.
fhaines
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Quick question, I've followed the procedure posted on here step by step exactly and once I boot the phone up right after the android loading screen it goes to a black screen and sits there for a long time. Here's a thread I started asking for help with this, it has more info on my problem, thanks for anyone trying to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=578208

Things to check
lupascu.marius said:
Quick question, I've followed the procedure posted on here step by step exactly and once I boot the phone up right after the android loading screen it goes to a black screen and sits there for a long time. Here's a thread I started asking for help with this, it has more info on my problem, thanks for anyone trying to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=578208
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Hey,
Couple of things to check and make sure of. You have to be on factory 1.5 before doing the upgrade to the Rooted HTC rom and Cyanogens rom, cannot do this from 1.6. Also, there is a wipe involved in the process, and if its skipped it may account for the FC's. Also there is a fix permission file you can run after installation and initial boot that may help with the FC's, its located in CM's thread in the Dream section where the rom is.
Fhaines

fhaines said:
Hey,
Couple of things to check and make sure of. You have to be on factory 1.5 before doing the upgrade to the Rooted HTC rom and Cyanogens rom, cannot do this from 1.6. Also, there is a wipe involved in the process, and if its skipped it may account for the FC's. Also there is a fix permission file you can run after installation and initial boot that may help with the FC's.
Fhaines
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Yes, it is on the factory cupcake build when i start to try and install CM. The weird thing is i have had Cyanogenmod for a long time and have been doing upgrades and everything worked untill now. I upgraded to CM 4.2.1 and after that CM stopped working on my phone. I can confirm that 'other' rooted roms do work..so it seems like its just CM. Thanks

lupascu.marius said:
Yes, it is on the factory cupcake build when i start to try and install CM. The weird thing is i have had Cyanogenmod for a long time and have been doing upgrades and everything worked untill now. I upgraded to CM 4.2.1 and after that CM stopped working on my phone. I can confirm that 'other' rooted roms do work..so it seems like its just CM. Thanks
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Quick update for anyone with any ideas. I finally got it to boot up and it runs great except for two things I've notices so far. When i try to add widgets nothing pops up and when i go to settings the window comes up for half a second then goes away and back to home screen. Now what I did to fix it was partition the sd card which i was told is NOT necessary. Then after i got it to work i tried again with a sdcard that was NOT partitioned and it did the same thing again, black screen no-go. So it seems like if you don't partition the sdcard on some phones the phone freezes at a black screen. Keywords being "some phones". So for anybody who knows how to fix the widget and settings problems not opening, please help me....Thanks

lupascu.marius said:
Quick update for anyone with any ideas. I finally got it to boot up and it runs great except for two things I've notices so far. When i try to add widgets nothing pops up and when i go to settings the window comes up for half a second then goes away and back to home screen. Now what I did to fix it was partition the sd card which i was told is NOT necessary. Then after i got it to work i tried again with a sdcard that was NOT partitioned and it did the same thing again, black screen no-go. So it seems like if you don't partition the sdcard on some phones the phone freezes at a black screen. Keywords being "some phones". So for anybody who knows how to fix the widget and settings problems not opening, please help me....Thanks
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I don't think it has anything to do with SD partition type. Im running cm with a fat sd. everything's fine.

Nice lil issue...
Once it’s finished press in the text box & clear out the box, then put /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.2.3.img & press Flash Custom Recovery Image
I dont have this option when i try to flash the .img
it says Download Recovery Image and it is actually grayed out??

Epic Unleashed 1.1! Get your bug fixes here!

Epic Unleashed 1.1! First DROID2 rom!
For all the bugs people reported, I thank you. This release should fix a bunch of those bugs!
UPDATE:If you are having problems follow the new instructions on how to install bellow.
Changelog:
MAJOR Bug fixes.
Screen turns off.
Keyboard works.
Wifi may work(untested)
Accelerometer works.
Missing anything...?
Thanks:
Thank you Brendan for testing this release for me while my phone takes a little "nap" lol.
Features:
Deodexed
Bloatware removed
Scripts
Build.prop mods
Not sure if everyone know's this, but all my releases come with a widget that looks just like the HTC Clock called Fancy Widgets.
Please report bugs to me as you find them. Best way to contact me is email me at [email protected] or my GTalk Matt4542.
How to install:Important!
You will need to download Koush's bootstrap application and bootstrap your recovery. Then you can boot into recovery via the same app or you can install via ROM Manager(by rebooting into recovery, not via install rom from sdcard). Once you boot into recovery do a FULL nandroid backup and then you go to mounts and storage and mount /system manually to avoid more issues. Install zip from sdcard and toggle signature verification to disable. Now you can install the zip from the sdcard. Once this is done, reboot.
Now after reading all that here is your download!
Download <--- Click Me
For the best support please join my IRC chat on Freenode. #epicrom
Thanks for using Epic the first DROID 2 rom! Say thanks if you like it
I am trying to buy a domain name to host my files. All I need is $15 dollars. You do not have to do this if you do not want to. It is just to help me out a little bit Please donate as little as $1 to my PayPal [email protected]. Thanks if you do!

NOTE: Updated September 7th, 2010. Added additional steps to the process. Reread to reapply the Epic Unleashed 1.1!
Please READ each direction CAREFULLY and BEFORE executing each step. I can not stress how many mistakes are made because someone did not READ the directions carefully. So... yeah, once again, READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
How to Apply EpicUnleashed 1.1
Credits: The ROM was created by Matt4542. Tutorial was written by me with some simple directions from Matt. You'll need to be rooted in order to run the Droid 2 Bootstrapper.
The fine print: Matt4542 and/or I (DarkOnion) can not be held responsible if you mess up. If you mess up, you mess up. That's why I wrote the .sbf recovery tutorial. Matt has also written one. More simple, but requires Linux.
Here we go.
1. Download Koush Bootstrap here.
http://koush.tandtgaming.com//motorola/droid2/Droid2Bootstrap.apk
2. Download Epic Unleashed 1.1!
http://www.epic.grrmode.com/Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip
3. Move both files to the base of the SD Card. Best way to do this is to plug your phone into your computer and move it like that. Make sure you phone is in USB mass storage mode. To change it, pull down the notification blind, choose USB connection, and choose USB Mass storage. Now copy and paste the two files to the new removable drive that showed up in your My Computer. The Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip needs to be at the base of the SD card, and not in any folders. After moving all the files over to the phone, change the connection type back to Charge Only. Notfication blind -> USB Connection -> Charge only.
4. Install Koush Droid 2 Bootstrapper. Using an app installer, Astro File Manager, or equivalent, navigate to your SD card. The folder in Astro File Manager will be called sdcard. Choose Droid2Bootstrap.apk and install it. Follow the directions.
5. Now that it is installed, open Droid 2 Bootstrapper located in your applications section menu. It'll probably ask you for Super User access, say yes.
6. Press Bootstrap Recovery. It'll probably ask you for Super User access, say yes.
7. Next, we want to back your system file up by making a system image. In the Droid2 Bootstrapper, which you are already in, choose Reboot Recovery. Your phone should restart and load up into the bootloader.You should see some green text with various options, and a little lower than the middle of the screen, it says ClockworkMod Recovery.
Notes for navigating through the system. You need to use the keyboard to navigate. "Enter" will select. "Del" will cancel/go back. and the arrows are movement.
8. Using your slide out keyboard, scroll down to backup and restore and press the enter key. It should take you to another window. Choose Backup. Let it runs it's course. After it is all said and done. Reboot your phone by choosing reboot system now. (I don't think the rebooting is necessary, but I am just going to do it be safe.)
9. After you are done rebooting, if you did this, go back to the Droid 2 Bootstrapper, and choose Reboot Recovery. It'll reboot, and you'll eventually be back at the screen with the green text.
10. Using your keyboard buttons, choose mount and storage. And then choose mount /system. After that, press del to go back to the main menu.
11. Using your keyboard buttons, choose install zip from sdcard.
12. You need to make sure signature verification is off. Choose toggle signature verification and make sure it is off. At the bottom, under ClockworkMod Recovery, it'll say whether or not signature verification is enabled or disabled. You want it to say that it is disabled.
13. Then choose install zip from sdcard. Choose Epic-Unleashed11Deodexed.zip. It'll ask to confirm. Scroll down to Yes, and press enter. You'll see some commands going and eventually say it is complete.
14. Now navigate back to the main menu by pressing "Del" on the keyboard. And restart your phone by choosing reboot system now. It'll reboot and that's it! You've added EpicUnleashed 1.1.
Note: Your first boot will take a little while, up to 10 minutes. PLEASE BE PATIENT. You know that you corrected updated if your start-up animation is different.
If you need to undo this thing, boot back up into bootloader using Droid 2 Bootstrapper -> Reboot Recovery -> Back Up and Restore (after the reboot) -> Restore.
If you like this tutorial or any other tutorial, please feel free to show your gratitude by sending me a few bucks my way. I am a poor college student always trying to make ends meet. It's just more than writing a tutorial. Troubleshooting, helping others when they get lost, constant updating and rewording to make the process more simple. All donations are greatly appreciated, no matter the amount. $1 USD is good for two taco's at Jack in the Box! Paypal: [email protected]
And please don't forget about Matt. Send some love his way, too. It takes time create this stuff, not to mention troubleshoot, fix, and update. Make sure you send some love his direction. He needs money for a domain name. Paypal him at: [email protected]
If anyone comes across and problems with instructions, please let me know. I am going to try to keep this thread updated and easy to use.
= = =
How to Root Droid 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7865824&postcount=164
How to SBF Recovery Droid 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770224
How to Flash Epic Unleashed 1.1 ROM (see post #2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776320

I have v1.0 installed now. When I go into bootstrap and try to install 1.1 my phone still reads rom v1.0...?
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Same for me, I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). I notice I did not move the .zip from my /downloads/ to the base sd card, I will try that when I have some time.
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pulptastic said:
Same for me, I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). I notice I did not move the .zip from my /downloads/ to the base sd card, I will try that when I have some time.
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I am working on the issue now.

heartlessmcfly said:
I have v1.0 installed now. When I go into bootstrap and try to install 1.1 my phone still reads rom v1.0...?
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I am working on a fix for that.

Thank you for the quick response. I am very excited about roms on the d2! I will play around with it some more after dinner.
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I came from stock and it appears I am still stock (no weather widget, etc). Nothing has changed.

Maybe you can put the launcher2.apk for 2.2 as the main homescreen. I downloaded it from the droid incredible forum on my phone and everything is working alot snappier on my end. Still using stock just looking and waiting until everything is figured on this rom.
Later....
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pulptastic said:
Thank you for the quick response. I am very excited about roms on the d2! I will play around with it some more after dinner.
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As a test for now just try to install your recovery from ROM Manager and boot into recovery that way. It is untested but it is worth a shot.

trillside said:
Maybe you can put the launcher2.apk for 2.2 as the main homescreen. I downloaded it from the droid incredible forum on my phone and everything is working alot snappier on my end. Still using stock just looking and waiting until everything is figured on this rom.
Later....
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
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Actually all of the bugs have been ironed out. It is a problem with the recovery. It may affect you, may not. I would put the stock Froyo launcher but I am not going to risk screwing with blur and causing more problems now. I will do it in a later release.

ya i installed it, but i did it from my downloads folder, it took like 3 seconds and nothing is new lol, i will have to try from the root i guess.

th3drow said:
ya i installed it, but i did it from my downloads folder, it took like 3 seconds and nothing is new lol, i will have to try from the root i guess.
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I tried this and still nothing is new...

I tried to install this rom using multiple ways:
Wiped phone
Normal install as instructions say
Wiping SDCARD
Could not see any changes.

I'm sort of a noob at this but is this going to improve the speed of the device

Antiapplekid said:
I'm sort of a noob at this but is this going to improve the speed of the device
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Yes and no. It'll is suppose to help clean up some of the junk that is on the phone. Have you rooted yet, because if you haven't... you need to do that before you flash a fixed version.

Yep I have already rooted it but I am in the stage where it says to make sure that my signature check is disable mine is enable how do I get it disabled sorry for being such a noob lol i got 5th in the state of Minnesota for computer repair but I I haven't done this kinda of stuff before

Everyone who has had problems please read my updated instructions!

for those having problems installing epic 1.1 try going to mounts and storage in clockworkmod recovery and select -mount /system before installing update.zip. worked for me may work for u idk. it now shows epic under android version instead of 2.2...

JKASS5 said:
for those having problems installing epic 1.1 try going to mounts and storage in clockworkmod recovery and select -mount /system before installing update.zip. worked for me may work for u idk. it now shows epic under android version instead of 2.2...
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Yup. It does work. Thank you to you sir, and thank you to Matt for walking me through the updating process. I have updated the tutorial to reflect the changes.

[How To] Install The New GOT Update On Milestone

Hello My Friends I've Heard You Are Having Troubler Installing The New Upgrade Or Understanding What Is Needed To Be Done.
Note: THIS IS A WINDOWS BASED HOW TO AND WILL WORK ON WINDOWS ONLY​
Before I Start I must Say, This Is a combination of process and I have not created any of those files or own the right to them so all the links are the same links found on other posts from where i got the info, so by downloading those files you are, supporting them not me i take no credit for this work
Well Here Is the quick Easy Guide In How To Do This
-Fist we Need To Get The Tools To Perform This Operation
pulled From This Tread we need
1. Motorola Drivers For Either 32 or 64 Bits
2. RSD Lite, witch is a tool for flashing your phone.
3. The GOT Open Recovery ToolUpdate: Added Latest version from G.O.T.'S Blog
4.The Firmware Files From Got
2.2.1 FIRMWARE FILES
DACH – GERMANY
http://www.multiupload.com/G9PP7JN78C
DACH AUSTRIA
http://www.multiupload.com/P8DDXCWW03
RETAIL EUROPE (RTEU)
http://www.multiupload.com/6X7H39HGCG
FRANCE RETAIL
http://www.multiupload.com/PK28LXE4SE
ITALY WIND
http://www.multiupload.com/3KYMZNRZW2
UK RETAIL (RTUK)
http://www.multiupload.com/60B78PRKNY
TELUS CANADA
http://www.multiupload.com/5S2CYGP3VW
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EDIT: G.O.T. Has Added the burnerable open recovery to these sfb files so no need to flash it latter
-Now That We Have The Stuff We Need We are going to do it, fist i must say that unlike other roms that are applied by a backup restore (corect me if im whrong) this is a full flash and its going to reset everything so no apps will remain no setting will remain and is highly recommended that you uninstall every app you have, don't back them up(except for apps some apps that have a create backup file, those seem to work) just uninstall them, and when we are done have them installed again, Here Is A Tool That Will Help You Get There Faster
1.ok you have everything uninstalled right? now time for some action
2.install the proper divers (32 or 64)
3.install the RSD Lite tool
4.unzip the 2.2.1 FIRMWARE FILES you downloaded and you will find a ".sbf" file
5.now connect your phone to USB cable and turn it off
6.boot it in boot-loader mode (press the D-PAD UP key while pressing the power button), some night need you to release the button after a minute, a black screen will be shown on your phone and you will see the divers being installed on your computer.
7.when drivers are done open the RSD Lite tool and your device should appear you can click on it to see details.
8.now click on the "..." buttons that are close to the start button and look for the ".sbf" file, after a couple of seconds it should be ready to start
9.press the start button and do not unplug the cable or let your computer show the screen saver or go to sleep, the posses must not be stopped while it has started .
10.when the posses is done the devise will restart and voala, you have 2.2
-As GOT stands there are some bugs on the firmware and they have developed a fix to them and get root and overclock, here is what you have to do.
1. unzip the got open recovery tool into the root of your SD card
2.check this quote
NOTE: On some devices, we have encountered that rooting directly after flashing without rebooting after the initial flash can bring some issues with RootExplorer not asking for root permissions. To be safe, reboot after flash so that the “welcome to milestone” menu comes up, set up the device in general, then reboot to recovery and root the device as well as apply our 2.2.1 tweaks with Launcher, Services.jar fix and Wireless Tethering app.
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this means if the fist time your milestone got restarted and you saw "Welcome to Milestone" Message You are good an you can root.
but if you didn't then restart you phone and see if the message comes out, if not , a factory reset should have that scree message shown.
3. open the open recovery by pressing camera and power button at the same time while the device id off. you should see a scree with a "!" symbol on it then press fist volume rocker up button a leave it pressed then press camera button, some letter will pop out.
4. using the pad scroll down to "apply update.zip", after a couple of seconds the GOT menu should pop out (everything from now on uses the pad)
5.root your phone (why not)
6.go down to "Launch 2.2.1 Menu" Option.
7.Here you will see the "Fix Bugs They Are Talking About
One of the first things you should do is use the “Fix 2.2.1 bugs” selection in the new OR 2.2.1 menu after you flash the sbf file.
This tweak will fix some of the issues with the generic sbf build such as dual USB notifications, replacing some stock Motorola applications such as the old launcher/mediagallery and adding the Wireless Tethering application.
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8. there is the overclock too.
Now your device should have all the things you need to start playing with it,I encourage you to check on some tweaks the GOT team might have, and you might want.
I Hope This Was Helpful enjoy ^_^
To Do For This thread:
Code:
1. Make It More Easy To Use, and clear to read
2. Add Suggestions
3. Add screenshots
4. Add Other OS Options
5. Add Attachments (For Some reason I Can't Now)
Please Post And Rate If This Was Useful

Bug Counter:
Common Problems Found On Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810726
1. AppBrain Market Sync Not Connecting To server.
2. Google Chrome To Phone Not Working.
3. WiFi Having Trouble To Connect On Some Routers, Sometimes Not Connecting At All on WPA2
4. Activating The Camera From The The Albums Will "Force Close"
5. Facebook Sync Is Not Working
6. The menu button on the keyboard activates the voice recognition option, and cannot be used to trigger shortcuts anymore (To me its more like a change on the way the keyboard works instead of a bug since you can use the menu button on the screen to trigger keyboard shortcuts)
7. No Vibration On key press
8. Russian Language Will Have Problems with phone and contacts apps
9. problem with android id
If Any Of Those Work On Yours Please Report Witch version you installed maybe yours can help fix others,you think you found a bug and its not listed? post it here and post
Fixing Problems:
1. Problem with android ID:
A. If Not Installed The Update Yet(Needs Root)
-Install This AppAndroidID
-Back your android ID up, and put ir somewhere safe
-follow the guide to update to froyo
-Install This App againAndroidID
-restore your android id
B. If Already did it(Needs Root)
-install this appAndroidID
-invent a number that might serve as your android ID (you need numbers and letters)
-input it on the app

okay nice tut, butttttt... im stuck at the part where i should install openrecovery. at first, to come to the "!" screen, camera screen + power did not work. i got there by pressing X + Power... but now i dont know how to access the menu where i should install update.zip..
please help!

November91 said:
okay nice tut, butttttt... im stuck at the part where i should install openrecovery. at first, to come to the "!" screen, camera screen + power did not work. i got there by pressing X + Power... but now i dont know how to access the menu where i should install update.zip..
please help!
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okay i got it, im so sorry, i used the up button on the dpad

Also I did not see a launch 2.2.1 menu option. But I have currently launched the GOT open recov without an issue. I have rooted as well as many other things but didn't see that specific menu.

FoTwoZero said:
Also I did not see a launch 2.2.1 menu option. But I have currently launched the GOT open recov without an issue. I have rooted as well as many other things but didn't see that specific menu.
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Silly question are you suing the newest version?
if you press down should on the open recovery menu it should be your sixth option, I have recorded a video about it this morning but its backwards I'm Going To Try And Have it Fixed and up today hopefully

For Tmobile USA ?
Which SBF for a german Mlestone on TMobile USA ? Will telus do fine ?

gbzygil said:
Which SBF for a german Mlestone on TMobile USA ? Will telus do fine ?
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your Should use the rom depending on which band your phone has
German milestone should work with Europe ROM
under setting about phone check the Build Number
and look for that same number in here
http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone
it will give us an idea where the phone is actually from

hi there. i have instaled europe GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL.zip version and now sometimes my touchscreen does not work. i mean that if i put the phone in standby and i try to unlock the touchscreen is not responding. i have to power off/on to make it work again. thanks in advance

Facebook app wont Synch with my contacts on first launch of FB app.
No other bugs so far...

Israel milestons should use retail europe?
Sent from my Milestone using XDA App

protozeloz said:
2. Google Chrome To Phone Not Working.
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for me it's working perfectly. RTEU

Thank for this tutorial.
My milestone works fine so far, but 3g mobile hotspot and wireless tether not working.
Flash on milestone is so cool

something i don't get
I updated the firmware with RSD Lite, and used the one click tool, because:
whenever i try to hit update.zip i will get an errormessage, stating that these blocks couldn't be found -> ergo, the card not be mounted.
The HTC stuff i always managed, but this one is a mistery to me. Also, i did format fat32, pushed the stuff and then straight on bootup trying to hit the update.zip, without success.
I've read about how other people solved that problem, none of those approaches helped me.
Any hint is more than welcome.
2 bugs i've discovered so far: Battery drain like almost to be declared useless, some market apps "vanish" after installing them. I suppose those fixes would have done the job. I might attempt to use root explorer and execute the scripts like that, still I'd like to know why I'm unable to get the update.zip, resp. the G.O.T or any other "intelligent" boot menu installed.
Edit2: Even when installing the vulnerable sbf, i still get the error: E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 ....

plvt_florian said:
hi there. i have instaled europe GOT_RTEU_2_2_1FULL.zip version and now sometimes my touchscreen does not work. i mean that if i put the phone in standby and i try to unlock the touchscreen is not responding. i have to power off/on to make it work again. thanks in advance
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This could be for any reason try this
-Re download and re flash the files(do the whole thing again)
-there is an app i have called sd dual mount that makes my screen go crazy wen i connect the phone to an usb port, it was stable on 2.1 but now goes crazy on 2.2 check some of your apps to ensure they are not the ones responsible for this
hanslast said:
Facebook app wont Synch with my contacts on first launch of FB app.
No other bugs so far...
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yurasts said:
Israel milestons should use retail europe?
Sent from my Milestone using XDA App
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you can try with the retail Europe,
evolucja said:
for me it's working perfectly. RTEU
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can you tell me if you have an android ID? it should work when your device has it
czescdziadek said:
Thank for this tutorial.
My milestone works fine so far, but 3g mobile hotspot and wireless tether not working.
Flash on milestone is so cool
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you can try and uninstall the wireless teeter app an have it reinstalled that should sort it out
MenoDev said:
I updated the firmware with RSD Lite, and used the one click tool, because:
whenever i try to hit update.zip i will get an errormessage, stating that these blocks couldn't be found -> ergo, the card not be mounted.
The HTC stuff i always managed, but this one is a mistery to me. Also, i did format fat32, pushed the stuff and then straight on bootup trying to hit the update.zip, without success.
I've read about how other people solved that problem, none of those approaches helped me.
Any hint is more than welcome.
2 bugs i've discovered so far: Battery drain like almost to be declared useless, some market apps "vanish" after installing them. I suppose those fixes would have done the job. I might attempt to use root explorer and execute the scripts like that, still I'd like to know why I'm unable to get the update.zip, resp. the G.O.T or any other "intelligent" boot menu installed.
Edit2: Even when installing the vulnerable sbf, i still get the error: E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 ....
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have you tried re downloading the files and doing all over again?, it could be a broken file
thats why i tell devs and chefs they should add an MD5 sum to their files larger than 20MB some errors are caused by just having downloaded broken files

Root phone from the GOT OR menu doesn't seem to actually root my phone (2.2.1 UK version)
Superuser whitelist app FCs instead of prompting to allow access. Have tried using Better Terminal for root access & also Wireless Tether app.
Anyone else getting this? Any ideas? Do any of the 1-click root apps still work with this build of Froyo? Which can we use?

aboycalledsu said:
Root phone from the GOT OR menu doesn't seem to actually root my phone (2.2.1 UK version)
Superuser whitelist app FCs instead of prompting to allow access. Have tried using Better Terminal for root access & also Wireless Tether app.
Anyone else getting this? Any ideas? Do any of the 1-click root apps still work with this build of Froyo? Which can we use?
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i can confirm this. Simply trying it a second time worked for me

I'd like to add something for Linux users:
Using a virtual machine (virtualizing WinXP) that has USB support (eg Oracle VM VirtuaBox, since VirtualBox OSE does not support USB forwarding) can do this pretty easy. So no worries when trying this via a VM.

i try to instal GOT and its succesfull.
but why i install the application not bring to SD card
but still bring to internal memory
many said 2.2 automatic have app2sd
can you help me?
THX

m0jo said:
i can confirm this. Simply trying it a second time worked for me
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not for me unfortunately!
weird...

[Q] Dexter's XT720 Froyo not loading.

I have a Wind Mobile Motorola XT720 and I was following this tutorial to install Dexter's Froyo for XT720:
youtube . com / watch?v=KvU1CptOe14
I was at the 10:40 mark when it prompted to wipe all the data. I was not ready to do that yet, so I skipped that step and proceeded to Reboot the device. Now, when the phone turns on, it goes to the Dexter's XT720 Froyo loading screen and it says loading for 5 seconds and then the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the loading screen pops up again. It stays like that forever. I need a way to get out of this. I can access the Boot Loader menu but thats about it.

hjutt said:
I have a Wind Mobile Motorola XT720 and I was following this tutorial to install Dexter's Froyo for XT720:
youtube . com / watch?v=KvU1CptOe14
I was at the 10:40 mark when it prompted to wipe all the data. I was not ready to do that yet, so I skipped that step and proceeded to Reboot the device. Now, when the phone turns on, it goes to the Dexter's XT720 Froyo loading screen and it says loading for 5 seconds and then the screen goes black for a few seconds and then the loading screen pops up again. It stays like that forever. I need a way to get out of this. I can access the Boot Loader menu but thats about it.
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Hold the volume up while powering on, that should take you back to open recovery. From there you have to do a wipe data / factory reset.

I did that but it gives me a screen with a yellow Exclamation mark inside a white triangle with a picture of a phone in front
Edit: Well Open recovery popped up! Ill see if wiping the data fixes it.
EDIT 2: Thanks alot! worked like a charm!

hello, a few days ago I checked into this forum, just bought an XT720, and these days I've been reading about changing the ROM, and I need your help. I am a rookie with all this in adb and codes. Right now I have some doubts, I hope I can help and not cause inconvenience.
To change the ROM need my phone is in the following conditions
Factory Refurbished (yes or not)
Partitioned SD card (yes or not)
then do the following
1. root access
2. install OpenRecovery
3. Restart phone
4. Nandroid copy the folder to the root directory of the SD (which is the root directory?)
5. the SD mode is NOT part of Mass Storage space
6. OpenRecovery run
7. Installing a Recovery (how?)
8. Recovery Boot Press
9. Restore backup "stock22xxxx" (I guess it's a file that I have to download called Stock221v13-bugfix-1)
10. Clean factory reset
11. Restart
Doing all this, my phone already have 2.2.1 running Froyo
Another question I have is whether to funcioanr all applications, for example, gps, telephone, 3g, HDMI, cameras, sensor, etc.
my phone details are as follows:
Version S / W STR_U2_01.1E.0
Firmaware version of the 2.1-update 1
GAS_ASIA_USAS config firmware version and various numbers
Kernel version 2.6.29-omap1
be compatible with this ROM?
I have to make some modifications to ADB codes?
Thank you all and sorry for so many questions
Greetings from Guatemala
(Google Translate)

Someone can confirm me?

no need to partition the sd card
just watch the tutorial video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943368

Factory Refurbished -Yes
Partitioned SD card - it's not necessary unless you want to use the apps2ext feature
then do the following
1. root access
2. install OpenRecovery
3. Restart phone
4. Nandroid copy the folder to the root directory of the SD (which is the root directory?) the top directory of the sdcard
5. the SD mode is NOT part of Mass Storage space
6. OpenRecovery run
7. Installing a Recovery (how?) Run the install option in the System Recovery app
8. Recovery Boot Press - Another option in the System Recovery app
9. Restore backup "stock22xxxx" (I guess it's a file that I have to download called Stock221v13-bugfix-1) - If in step 4 you if you copied the Nandroid folder to your sdcard this is the option you'll see in Nandroid >> Restore
10. Clean factory reset
11. Restart
Doing all this, my phone already have 2.2.1 running Froyo
Another question I have is whether to funcioanr all applications, for example, gps, telephone, 3g, HDMI, cameras, sensor, etc. - I believe the only two (minor) issues are that the gallery button (next to the shutter release) doesn't work & the volume buttons don't function in the FM Radio.

Thanks! will initiate the changes, I think the volume buttons on the radio does not matter, I've never used, the gallery button does not matter.
One more question, sorry for so much trouble, you can make a nandroid bacukp my original ROM 2.1 and if something fails or was not happy, I can return to the original eclair 2.1?

Tavinsky said:
Thanks! will initiate the changes, I think the volume buttons on the radio does not matter, I've never used, the gallery button does not matter.
One more question, sorry for so much trouble, you can make a nandroid bacukp my original ROM 2.1 and if something fails or was not happy, I can return to the original eclair 2.1?
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Yes. When you go into Nandroid >> Backup you'll want to select all the partitions except Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree & then backup selective.

Yes. When you go into Nandroid >> Backup you'll want to select all the partitions except Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree & then backup selective.
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ok, Thanks for the help, already done. In theory it means that I have saved my Eclair 2.1 ROM if I wanted to return to it?
After backing up nandroid gave me the following message:
cdrom: Generating MD5 ... done
ext2: skiping
Now I have a question, do I have to uncheck Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree.
Greetings!

Friends Thanks for your help! Already installed Dexter's ROM V 1.3, I will start with its use and I will be discussing. It really is not difficult, it is the first time I do something similar, but with the help of you and what I've read in the forum and the tutorials I was not complicated.
Greetings!

Yes. When you go into Nandroid >> Backup you'll want to select all the partitions except Baseband, Bootloader, Logo & Device Tree & then backup selective.
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Why should not make these choices? could someone help me? I am about to upgrade to the second patch for the Rom of Dexter's v.1.3, stock221v13-bugfix-2_signed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12152371 # post12152371 , and I want to nandroid back if something does not work, in order to restore the phone after the first installation of the ROM v.1.3

Tavinsky said:
Why should not make these choices? could someone help me? I am about to upgrade to the second patch for the Rom of Dexter's v.1.3, stock221v13-bugfix-2_signed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12152371 # post12152371 , and I want to nandroid back if something does not work, in order to restore the phone after the first installation of the ROM v.1.3
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Open Recovery will error out on those partitions. I haven't had any problems restoring a nandroid with out them.
Sent from my XT720 using XDA Premium App

Open Recovery will error out on those partitions. I haven't had any problems restoring a nandroid with out them.
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Thanks! I encourage her to do this backup, update with the second patch, and hopefully not have problems.

[Q] Infuse zip flashing stuck at "Finding update package"

Hi guys, this is the first post i upload and want to take the occasion to greet you all.
In these days i bought a Samsung Infuse 4G...i really like this phone but want to be able to use it with some special features such as connecting various USB devices to the phone and other juicy stuff.
I read that the builtin ROM is not capable of such this thing, and Ice Cream Sandwitch, witch should allow to do that, is not available for this smartphone model. At least not officially.
My choice fell upon CM7 LinuxBozo ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311960 ).
I rooted my device. I'm sure of that because i am able to use the root explorer with root privileges and the root menu shows up among my applications.
I then followed the instructions here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881 ) in order to install the ClockWorkMod Flashing Menu but I am not sure whether anything went allright or not as, after trying both the methods shown on the guide, nothing happened (in the first case, the automatic install through ROM Manager seems to work, a message appears on the screen confirming anything went smooth but when i reboot i see the normal reboot menu, no advanced menu nor CWM menu; in the second case i tried to manually load the CWM menu by placing the update file in the SD and renaming it to update.zip, the update gets stuck somewhere saying something about a bad or wrong signature, tried it a few times and with different CWM update versions but nothing to do).
I then stumbled into a workaround to fix that issue by an even more manual procedure ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkMo8rBehHg&feature=related ) basically consisting in copying the "recovery" executable from the CWM update archive to the directory /system/bin and of course chmodding it to rwxr-xr-x and chowning it to the root.
Now the CWM screen appears but, as i attempt to flash the CM7 ROM, the flashing gets stuck at "Finding update package". I read here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821499 ) that it could happen sometimes and it's just a matter of trying and trying again... I tried at least ten times up to now but it keeps getting stuck...maybe it's not my case.
Hope someone will help me out...i really need that USB reading feature. Thank you.

baareem said:
Hi guys, this is the first post i upload and want to take the occasion to greet you all.
In these days i bought a Samsung Infuse 4G...i really like this phone but want to be able to use it with some special features such as connecting various USB devices to the phone and other juicy stuff.
I read that the builtin ROM is not capable of such this thing, and Ice Cream Sandwitch, witch should allow to do that, is not available for this smartphone model. At least not officially.
My choice fell upon CM7 LinuxBozo ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311960 ).
I rooted my device. I'm sure of that because i am able to use the root explorer with root privileges and the root menu shows up among my applications.
I then followed the instructions here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881 ) in order to install the ClockWorkMod Flashing Menu but I am not sure whether anything went allright or not as, after trying both the methods shown on the guide, nothing happened (in the first case, the automatic install through ROM Manager seems to work, a message appears on the screen confirming anything went smooth but when i reboot i see the normal reboot menu, no advanced menu nor CWM menu; in the second case i tried to manually load the CWM menu by placing the update file in the SD and renaming it to update.zip, the update gets stuck somewhere saying something about a bad or wrong signature, tried it a few times and with different CWM update versions but nothing to do).
I then stumbled into a workaround to fix that issue by an even more manual procedure ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkMo8rBehHg&feature=related ) basically consisting in copying the "recovery" executable from the CWM update archive to the directory /system/bin and of course chmodding it to rwxr-xr-x and chowning it to the root.
Now the CWM screen appears but, as i attempt to flash the CM7 ROM, the flashing gets stuck at "Finding update package". I read here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821499 ) that it could happen sometimes and it's just a matter of trying and trying again... I tried at least ten times up to now but it keeps getting stuck...maybe it's not my case.
Hope someone will help me out...i really need that USB reading feature. Thank you.
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what color is your cwm screen?
this may be a simpler way of gettin cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220090
specifically, the CWM instructions set.

I see that the instructions you suggested me would mean to start the process almost from scratch. I will do that as soon as i finish studying the nazis for my school report .
And maybe after getting the next answer from you
The boot screen is green text on black backgroud.
Holding audio and power buttons for 10 seconds doesn't prompt me to the red boot screen if it was what you meant and if I read the instructions provided well (witch i didn't as i have no time now)... don't get me wrong. Just trying to provide you as more information as possible.

baareem said:
I see that the instructions you suggested me would mean to start the process almost from scratch. I will do that as soon as i finish studying the nazis for my school report .
And maybe after getting the next answer from you
The boot screen is green text on black backgroud.
Holding audio and power buttons for 10 seconds doesn't prompt me to the red boot screen if it was what you meant and if I read the instructions provided well (witch i didn't as i have no time now)... don't get me wrong. Just trying to provide you as more information as possible.
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if you still have root, download from market
sgs kernel flasher and the flash the gingerbread kernel to give you RED recovery and flash the rom of your choice after a factory reset and usual wipes

Cool... i'm now running CM7 !
Here is what i missed for anyone who would have the same problem in the future (you can find the download links here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220090 ):
CWM Installation Instructions:
1) You must be rooted.
2) If you have a /Voodoo folder on your internal SD card, delete it and reboot.
3) If you're already running a custom ROM with Voodoo lagfix FULLY enabled, you can skip to step 7.
4) Download CWM-community-kernel-v8.zip if you're on Froyo or CWM-infused-v2.0.1-kernel.zip if you're on Gingerbread and place it on your internal SD card.
5) Install SGS Kernel Flasher from the Market.
6) Open SGS Kernel Flasher, select choose kernel, select the file you downloaded, and select flash kernel. Your phone will reboot and begin to enable Voodoo lagfix. Let it do that and boot all the way up. It will take a while (5-10 minutes) because it's converting all partitions to ext4.
7) Download update-infused-v2.X.X-full.zip and place it on your internal SD card.
8) Power off your phone.
9) With the phone powered off, hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release. This should boot you into RED CWM.
10) Select "install zip from sdcard" and select update-infused-v2.X.X-full.zip.
11) Once that finishes, select "wipe data/factory reset".
12) Select "reboot system now".
13) Do NOT restore system data with Titanium Backup. Do NOT restore ALL apps with data. If you absolutely must restore something with Titanium Backup, only restore MISSING apps with data.
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Now just another question: i noticed different errors when running the market and other old built-in apps... I just need to reinstall gapps right?

yeah, that is why it's stickeyed.
you just had to read/search them.
market wise, there's a market fix
or you can also factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik in cwm

Thanks. You helped me solving this and now anything works fine. Have a good day.
Thread (NOT) SOLVED.
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(Edited after realizing gapps still don't show up as installation didn't really worked)

baareem said:
Thanks. You helped me solving this and now anything works fine. Have a good day.
Thread SOLVED.
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np. take it easy, bro.

I was too quick saying it worked.
The Infuse just booted up but nothing changed. I then tried to do the zip installing through rom manager again but invane.
When trying with the manual install it promts me with this error:
E: Can't open /emmc/gapps-gb-xxxxxxx-signed.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
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I tried different versions of gapps including the one suggested in the CM wiki but with no luck. I guess the problem is somewhere else.
PS: now i see the blue on black bootscreen as in order to install gapps with rom manager i was asked to reinstall CWM trough it...

baareem said:
I was too quick saying it worked.
The Infuse just booted up but nothing changed. I then tried to do the zip installing through rom manager again but invane.
When trying with the manual install it promts me with this error:
I tried different versions of gapps including the one suggested in the CM wiki but with no luck. I guess the problem is somewhere else.
PS: now i see the blue on black bootscreen as in order to install gapps with rom manager i was asked to reinstall CWM trough it...
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what version of ROM were you running when you tried this?
Stock FRoyo?

Cyanogenmod 7 ... exactly this version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311960
Kernel version is 2.6.35.7 , android v 2.3.7.
The old, OOB version i had was froyo 2.2.6 if i well remember.

baareem said:
Cyanogenmod 7 ... exactly this version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311960
Kernel version is 2.6.35.7 , android v 2.3.7.
The old, OOB version i had was froyo 2.2.6 if i well remember.
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I haven't played with CM7, it's not an infuse based rom.
I recall some installation issues with it.
I remember an unsuccess reboot intially and pull battery thing..not sure.
If you're looking to install another rom, odin back to stock and start over.
check out my sig line for some useful links