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[GUIDE] ClockWorkMod Recovery on Vibrant 4G

Ensure you have root first!!!
MOD EDIT: POSTERS ARE REPORTING THERE ARE HAVING A LOT OF ISSUES WITH THIS GUIDE, THREAD CLOSED.
Use SuperOneClick 1.7 to gain root (USB debugging enabled) Get it here:
1. Download "3e_recovery_installer.zip" from here:
2. Open SuperOneClick and run Shell Root with your phone plugged in. Once finished, close.
3. Now run the 3e Recovery Installer. When finished, close.
4. Now flash ClockWorkMod Recovery via ROM Manager 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)
5. 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.
6. Wait for Team Whiskey to release an amazing ROM!!!
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Thanks for the guide! Making a nandroid as i type!

my phone just gets stuck on the reboot into recovery screen
edit: now it keeps saying failed

eakrish said:
my phone just gets stuck on the reboot into recovery screen
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Power down your phone. Power it back up and try again. Mine did the same thing at first.
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nevermind, work third time. had to completely reboot, then reinstall recovery through rom manager. Then reboot into recovery, then reinstall packages twice. Good to go. Thanks!

Well I guess one good thing came out of me doing what I did to my phone was able to tell you how to do this lol

collins521 said:
Well I guess one good thing came out of me doing what I did to my phone was able to tell you how to do this lol
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Yes it did. Thank you.
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I'm getting this error.
"E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
Can't mount /data/!"

so this is a confirmed method to get rom manager / clockwork working for the SGS4G?

i must be doing something wrong because i keep getting failed.. but i am following the instructions to the T..

Just letting you know, this will NOT work. The 4G has a different partition structure than the Vibrant. CWM will need to be built for the 4G due to it not having a internal sd like the Vibrant. Once CWM does come out for the SGS4G please let me know. I already have Bionix Frost ready to go for it, and will have Black Ice ready this week.
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HELL YE KRYLON IS HERE DONATING HAHA
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krylon360 said:
Just letting you know, this will NOT work. The 4G has a different partition structure than the Vibrant. CWM will need to be built for the 4G due to it not having a internal sd like the Vibrant. Once CWM does come out for the SGS4G please let me know. I already have Bionix Frost ready to go for it, and will have Black Ice ready this week.
What's black ice? A theme for frost?
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Frost is based on a pre-leak. Black Ice is based off the official sysdump
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krylon360 said:
Frost is based on a pre-leak. Black Ice is based off the official sysdump
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Oh, well why would you even bother uploading frost for us, cuz wouldn't the one based off the dump be better?
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Frameworks are pretty much identical so it wouldn't matter.
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Right on!! Can't wait!
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any way to revert this process? i'm getting an error everytime I got to recovery?

chadster214 said:
any way to revert this process? i'm getting an error everytime I got to recovery?
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I'm in the same boat. Tried everything i can think of to revert the process but im still getting the error everytime i boot into recovery.

Too many posters are reporting this guide is not working, I'm closing this thread temporary to avoid any damage to member's devices.
@ OP please PM me if you work this out. I will edit the first post.
Thanks,

How to root Samsung S 4G 2.3.6

I am using this so yes it works.
Download included at the bottom if your phone bricks use ODIN to unbrick it.
WARNING I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PHONE GETTING BRICKED USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Tools to update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.
1) Install phone drivers on your 32or64-bit Windows machine
2) Install Odin
3) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
4) Load GB Rom either 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 to 'PDA' in Odin and press start
5) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
6) Load 1st Root Rom to 'PDA' in Odin and press start (phone will be in boot loop after this step. Do a battery pull and)
7) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
8) Load 2nd Root Rom in Odin and press start
This will update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.
UPDATES:
Added 2.6.2.rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18783959&postcount=1
References:
Updating to Gingerbread:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/galaxy-s-4g-t959v-update-android-2-3-6-uvkj5/
http://http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2011/09/t-mobile-usa-samsung-galaxy-s-4g.html
Rooting:
http://www.androidtotal.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-gingerbread-2.3.3-kf1-firmware/
Or for using the "alt-root" directory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16160325
PIT&CSC included in download
The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2

On step 3 don't you mean download mode?

Model number
"Nexus One"
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Any reason why you used the KJ5 rom instead of the newer KJ6 that most roms are being based off right now?

is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.
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What phone are your screenshots of?
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Light-라이트 said:
Model number
"Nexus One"
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I pulled those pictures off of google.

[email protected] said:
I pulled those pictures off of google.
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To illustrate what exactly?
Could cause a bit of hesitation with the confusion.
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I"m new all I did was got pics off of google showing 2.3.6 is all I did nothing wrong about that.

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I"m new all I did was got pics off of google showing 2.3.6 is all I did nothing wrong about that.
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Nobody said you did anything wrong. It only caused a bit of confusion on my part, making me hesitant on trying your method.
Btw, if you're phone is rooted there are free screenshot apps in the market.
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Yea I see where your going I couldn't find any other pictures besides those so I used them.

EvoSideHustlAZ said:
is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.
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honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.
Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa

Can i do this running 2.2.1? Like updating from Froyo to this firmware, or do I have to update to something else first?

Dr Honk also has froyo kernels posted. Also you could try any of the great roms here as most of them are rooted. Just be sure to read the Noobs guide to flashing very carefully. In the Android developement section RaverX3X has posted the latest stock kernel + root + deodexed + debloat. Your best bet if you want stock.

The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2[/QUOTE]
I'm confused what is exactly the "this" you need to install get back the wifi. I got it rooted and on GB 2.3.6 but confused on what I need to do to get back wifi.
Thanks

What if you are on a ota 2.3.6?
How would you go about rooting that?

144saint said:
What if you are on a ota 2.3.6?
How would you go about rooting that?
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If you just want root, you can use the latest SuperOneClick. If you want root/CWM/voodoo lagfix you can:
- Install drhonk's kj1 kernel via ODIN
- Install bhundven's KJ6 Heimdall One-Click
I suggest the latter as it's based on the KJ6 kernel & only needs Java to install.

mike-y said:
honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.
Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa
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This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.
Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.

7TimesCursed said:
This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.
Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.
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The upshot to the CWM in bhundven's kernel is that it's CWM 5 which doesn't have the problem with mounting /system on GB ROMs. However, you can't restore your previous CWM backups with it, either.

Didnt work for me, just sticks on the fugomod screen.

[Q] Getting Infuse into CWM

First off, i'm sorry if there are posts on this. I searched this site and Google to find my answer. I tried flashing the Infused rom first, the flash didn't work, I was stuck in boot loop. I eventually used Odin to get back to stock. I decided to go with the SuperCM7 instead to try my luck with that. I am rooted and have installed CWM through rom manager(galaxysi9000 as im sure you all know. I'm trying to follow the steps on infinitybiff's post(directions for flashing....) Anyways when i try to go into CWM recovery, i'm taken to the standard android <3e> recovery screen. Should I try downloading CWM to my sdcard and trying that? Any suggestions would be great!

Just manually replace the recovery file.

Could you guide me through that? Sorry im a noob.
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What file do i replace. I know how to find my recovery file(system/bin/recovery). Do i replace that?
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881
Should help.
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Thanks... Although for some reason my phone wasn't booting up. Now trying Odin again, but its getting stuck at factory.fs.rfs or whatever it is. Hopefully didn't brick my phone.

no soup for you.
sorry had to do it. Seinfeld was a good show.

Hahaha, yes Seinfeld was a good show. No worries got my phone up and running, now to try this flashing crap again... OK, update.zip is on my INTERNAL SD CARD and still not booting into CWM. On the verge of giving up.

Did you try to manually replace the recovery file yet? ROM Manager doesn't always seem to work for it.

My method :
Flash the kernel+cwm by sgs kernel flasher apps.
if your rom.
Froyo > Community kernel v8
GB > Infuse-GB 1.0 kernel

verticae said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881
Should help.
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I prefer method 1 in that thread. Always works for me.

Mobile Odin now supports tab plus

I sent chanfire a 'dump ' of my tab+ a few hours ago and he has already added support for us just now!
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en
Mobile ODIN - Full firmware flashing straight from the device itself!Mobile ODIN is the on-device firmware flasher of choice. Just throw those firmware files on your (internal or external) SD card, start Mobile ODIN and flash away.!!! Your device must be rooted to be able to use Mobile ODIN. Check the list below to see if your device is supported !!!If you use the EverRoot option, Mobile ODIN will root the firmware while you flash it. Checking out that new leaked firmware? No reason to lose root!
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Is this a "safe" method to do Odin install?
Just curious, because installing firmware via an app is not recommended, in my experience. I.e. Installing ROM via ROM manager.

Just tried it. Worked flawlessly.
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jasonemorrow said:
Just tried it. Worked flawlessly.
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Hey. I've been trying to flash ICS (official UK rom) to no avail. I have used Mobile Odin exactly like shown in all videos/guides I have come across but whenever I hit flash everything goes well except that when my GT-P6210 gets restarted it goes into Recovery Mode but that's it. It doesn't install anything. It just stays there.
I am still able to use the tablet like before. Basically, nothing is happening.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

jasonemorrow said:
Just tried it. Worked flawlessly.
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I flashed ICS with mobile Odin. No issues.
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pandasonic said:
Hey. I've been trying to flash ICS (official UK rom) to no avail. I have used Mobile Odin exactly like shown in all videos/guides I have come across but whenever I hit flash everything goes well except that when my GT-P6210 gets restarted it goes into Recovery Mode but that's it. It doesn't install anything. It just stays there.
I am still able to use the tablet like before. Basically, nothing is happening.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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One guide I saw said to clear system and I got the same result you are getting. Don't clear system, and flash will go through. You will loose CWM but retain root. This is a fantastic upgrade to the Tab Plus.

pawdog said:
One guide I saw said to clear system and I got the same result you are getting. Don't clear system, and flash will go through. You will loose CWM but retain root. This is a fantastic upgrade to the Tab Plus.
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Thanks! I moved the tar.md5 file to the internal SD card and it finally worked.
I'm loving the speed and responsiveness of ICS but I'm really disappointed by the aesthetics of it. I really don't like the way the tablet looks anymore. Can't wait to find a working Jelly Bean 4.1.1 ROM without TouchWiz.

anyone know how to flash CWM using mobile odin? can give instruction?

[Q] Need help with towelroot

I used towelroot on my galaxy s5, but I think I need to have cwm or twrp installed as well and I don't know how, I'm new at this. First time rooting a phone and I really need some help with this. I want to install custom roms. All I've done so far is get root access and downloaded apps like titanium and super user, but I honestly don't know what they are for. Any advice is much appreciated.

Ok first off have you checked to see if you have full root access by using a root checking app? if not try this one to check : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck . If you have full root access and you want to go straight ahead to flashing a recovery then download an app called Rom manager to flash CWM on your device (Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager ) then you choose the flash CWM and choose your phone modle. then it downloads and installs. after it tells you its installed then reboot in recovery either using the "reboot" button in the app or using the default button sequence. this is just to confirm CWM has installed properly. To use CWM you use your power button to confirm action or choose action, and volume keys to move around. once you confirmed CWM has been installed choose the "reboot" option
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Thanks for the reply. Yes I have confirmed that it's rooted, and I tried the method you described to install cwm, but when it reboots it says error, invalid signature, or something like that. And then I just have to reboot like normal? Do you know what can be causing this problem?

Did you make sure you confirmed your phone model and let it install? like so?
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Yes, I chose galaxy s5, it downloads, then I hit reboot, and it doesn't work.

First off have you granted superuser permissions to the app? thats probably the issue.
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You might be right, how do I do this. Also the super user I downloaded asks me if I want to disable Knox, should I do this?

When you used towelroot wasnt superuser already installed as a part of the root procces?
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No it wasn't

Hmm ok then hmm, dont disable knox and continue with the superuser app, try to post screenshots also, they help figure it out
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