So Rogers released gingerbread for our captivates yesterday! Anyone have an official changelog? Also Im a bit disappointed that they didn't include the crt lock animation
BlackSideburns said:
So Rogers released gingerbread for our captivates yesterday! Anyone have an official changelog? Also Im a bit disappointed that they didn't include the crt lock animation
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I believe you can modify the Framework.res to enable crt animation but to do that you need to root access, which I'm trying to figure out to root the 2.3.3, I already tried SuperOneClick but it fails at steps #6.
Yay rogers release!
Cant wait for someone to make it odin flashable. I'd try to go through Kies but the last time I did, I tried to go from 2.1 and 2.2 and Kies wasnt letting me do it.
jonnyg1097 said:
Yay rogers release!
Cant wait for someone to make it odin flashable. I'd try to go through Kies but the last time I did, I tried to go from 2.1 and 2.2 and Kies wasnt letting me do it.
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What do you mean "Kies wansn't letting me do it"?
Nick0703 said:
What do you mean "Kies wansn't letting me do it"?
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When I was on stock 2.1 before and pluged in my phone to connect to Kies it wasnt letting me upgrade to 2.2 for whatever reason (I cant remember anymore what it was saying).
jonnyg1097 said:
When I was on stock 2.1 before and pluged in my phone to connect to Kies it wasnt letting me upgrade to 2.2 for whatever reason (I cant remember anymore what it was saying).
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But now it's working right?
Nick0703 said:
But now it's working right?
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Doesnt look like it. Kies finds my phone but it doesnt give me the option to upgrade.
jonnyg1097 said:
Doesnt look like it. Kies finds my phone but it doesnt give me the option to upgrade.
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PM me, I'll try to help you out.
is it worth it to upgrade? like does it run fast? I'm on Miui right now, but i want offical rogers 2.3.3 bootloaders
jonnyg1097 said:
When I was on stock 2.1 before and pluged in my phone to connect to Kies it wasnt letting me upgrade to 2.2 for whatever reason (I cant remember anymore what it was saying).
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I had this problem as well when i tried Kies. Make sure you have your original nvdata.bin, so your phone can't be unlocked. Also make sure your phone shows a CSC, to do that, go to dialer and input *#1234# the CSC should end with RWC or have RWC in it i can't recall which. If not there is a stock JL1 you have to flash to add CSC.
the instructions to correct CSC is in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17461697&postcount=6
Once that's cleared up your good to go.
My apologies if Nick0703 already helped you but just in case other people have the same problem they can read about the fix here.
Updating your Product Code and fixing the Unknow CSC Version.
miller420 said:
I had this problem as well when i tried Kies. Make sure you have your original nvdata.bin, so your phone can't be unlocked. Also make sure your phone shows a CSC, to do that, go to dialer and input *#1234# the CSC should end with RWC or have RWC in it i can't recall which. If not there is a stock JL1 you have to flash to add CSC.
the instructions to correct CSC is in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17461697&postcount=6
Once that's cleared up your good to go.
My apologies if Nick0703 already helped you but just in case other people have the same problem they can read about the fix here.
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Oh I forgot that I posted that before . One more thing that I found out is that for people that used other customs roms before your product code might have change from "RWC" to "ATT". Yeah so here are the instructions....
This is to fix the Unknow CSC
Read this post: Click Here. It will tell you how to fix the Unknow CSC Version which prevents Kies from updating your phone.
One more thing that I found out is that for people that used other customs roms before your product code might have change from "RWC" to "ATT".
This is to Update your Product Code if it changed from RWC to something else.
Only Do This Step, If Product Code Did Change From RWC. To Check The Product Code Of Your Phone, Enter *2767*4387264636# In Your Dialer.
Then There Will Be A Line That Says:
[2] PCode:"SGH-I896ZKARWC”
If It Doesn't Say That Then Proceed
1. To change that you have to extract your EFS Folder with this http://www.mediafire.com/?e2odxo0rqe9bpbb and
2. Extract the files to a new Folder called "NV_data" in desktop "C:\Users\User\Desktop\NV_data\" Then run "retrieve efs.bat" (make sure to allow Superuser permissions in your phone), it's going to create a folder call "efs_bkup" and extract your efs files.
3. Then to change the product code use this HEX EDITOR http://www.mediafire.com/?5snh9f48ripskk5, execute it and open your nv_data.bin located in C:\Users\User\Desktop\NV_data\efs_bkup\efs.
4. Once it's open use the Find in Hex Editor and search for "SGH" you will find this "SGH-I896ZKARWC" (!!MY VERSION!!).
5. Your normal product code should end with "RWC", if you see something else than "RWC" change it "RWC".
6. Then save and exit.
7. Go back to the main folder where you extracted the files and run "update nv_data.bat" lets it do its things (once again allow Superuser permission in your phone) then your phone is going to reboot and you should be good to go.
8. Now Kies recognize and should allow you do to updates etc...
NOW INCLUDES PICTURE STEPS ON HOW TO CHANGE PRODUCT CODE IN THE "ESF Extractor.zip".
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dohboy15 said:
Is it worth it to upgrade? Like does it run fast? I'm on Miui right now, but I want Offical Rogers 2.3.3 Bootloaders
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Well for me it's awesome. It boot up fast, got good gps reception and lock time. .
Nick0703 said:
Oh I forgot that I posted that before . One more thing that I found out is that for people that used other customs roms before your product code might have change from "RWC" to "ATT".
1. To change that you have to extract your EFS Folder with this http://www.mediafire.com/?e2odxo0rqe9bpbb and
2. Extract the files to a new Folder called "NV_data" in desktop "C:\Users\User\Desktop\NV_data\" Then run "retrieve efs.bat" (make sure to allow Superuser permissions in your phone), it's going to create a folder call "efs_bkup" and extract your efs files.
3. Then to change the product code use this HEX EDITOR http://www.mediafire.com/?5snh9f48ripskk5, execute it and open your nv_data.bin located in C:\Users\User\Desktop\NV_data\efs_bkup\efs.
4. Once it's open use the Find in Hex Editor and search for "SGH" you will find this "SGH-I896ZKARWC" (!!MY VERSION!!).
5. Your normal product code should end with "RWC", if you see something else than "RWC" change it "RWC".
6. Then save and exit.
7. Go back to the main folder where you extracted the files and run "update nv_data.bat" lets it do its things (once again allow Superuser permission in your phone) then your phone is going to reboot and you should be good to go.
8. Now Kies recognize and should allow you do to updates etc...
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Well for me it's awesome. It boot up fast, got good gps reception and lock time. And the amount ram is 329 mb, 10 mb less than MIUI.
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Thats awesome! It seems Rogers does a lot better with updates then AT&T does lol the only thing stopping me so far is I'll lose all my apps and not be able to restore them due to titanium backup needing root and from what I've read, there is no root yet
dohboy15 said:
Thats awesome! It seems Rogers does a lot better with updates then AT&T does lol the only thing stopping me so far is I'll lose all my apps and not be able to restore them due to titanium backup needing root and from what I've read, there is no root yet
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If you don't want to lose your apps, stays with your current roms until we figure out how to root 2.3.3
I was checking the Samsung site today to see if maybe they released the sources for KH2 to compile the kernel for Fuguroot, but no go so far. I'm not sure how long it takes them to release their sources, but its something to keep a look out for.
Been waiting for this thanks
Tried to install Kies and Run. Did not find the phone so it couldn't update.
On completely stock 2.1 I897
Question, If i download 2.3.4 from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233620
Do i need to do anything specifically to install this ROM? or can i do it like the other phones copy to Root SD folder and run from there?
Thanks
I did the 2.3.3 update through Kies but I am having a problem. When I connected to my Wifi router for the first time, I got a "TWLauncher has closed unexpectedly" error. While I can restart the phone and connect to Wifi, I still get the error randomly. Never had a problem with 2.2. I did a reset through the settings menu and pulled out the battery but it still seems to happen.
FloppyDrive said:
I did the 2.3.3 update through Kies but I am having a problem. When I connected to my Wifi router for the first time, I got a "TWLauncher has closed unexpectedly" error. While I can restart the phone and connect to Wifi, I still get the error randomly. Never had a problem with 2.2. I did a reset through the settings menu and pulled out the battery but it still seems to happen.
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Try doing a hard reset by dialing *2767*3855#.
I tried Kies 1.5, Kies 2.0.2 and Kies Mini. No matter what I cannot get the phone to be recognized. I'm on a Vista machine. I was lucky enough to be on a Windows 7 machine last time I was upgrading from 2.1 to 2.2 and it worked with Kies. With my Vista machine I had trouble back then too doing the upgrade to 2.1 to 2.2.
Any ideas what I can try this time around ?
Dock apps
Well anyways, updated and all worked well. Except for the fact they fubar'd the desk home dock app. Now if i plug my phone it it tells me to select a usb mode (and desk home isnt installed).
Can anybody post the rogers 2.2 desk home app? Couldnt find one on google that doesnt freeze...
Related
.... or maybe download link from google?
Hello all,
Wondering if someone could try this since I already upgraded won't work but when i got the update on my phone I was able to go to the cache folder and extract from fumo file the following zip that is on mediafire.
Called OTApkg.zip like the mt3g update file.
Should be the current update.
Anyone on the original firmware should be able to flash this from recovery and be up and running with new firmware
Let us know if it worked.
Just rename update.zip and put to root of memory card
boot with vol down and power.
down and select recover
vol up and power to get options
select update from update.zip and should run.
Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jm90w7hr922bpd4
You didn't get a chance to test this at all? Can anyone test this and tell me if it works. Before even thinking about rooting I always like to have a set of file to recover with. G1, original mytouch, and slide i all have had way to undo before I rooted.
Didn't work for me. When I tried it I got an error that said
Code:
-- Invalid operation --
On a side note, when I reboot into recovery I get this
Code:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Anyone else? Is this correct?
Reviewing the code does look like the right file but may not be able to be flashed manually.
First line in update script is mount ( "MTD" , "system" , "/system" )
Looks like boots is a special "fota" mode that will allow modification and this update run like that won't initialize it.
I tried to flash it also. I also got the same "Invalid Operation."
I pushed it to /cache/ as OTApkg.zip and ran *#*#CHECKIN#*#* and still nothing at all.
Great. I have no idea what I'm going to do. Ever since I wrote my downgrade tutorial to downgrade from the OTA to Stock, I figured I would have gotten the OTA notifications again, but nope. Never received anything and it seems I can't use this.
This is a problem.
travisjames said:
I tried to flash it also. I also got the same "Invalid Operation."
I pushed it to /cache/ as OTApkg.zip and ran *#*#CHECKIN#*#* and still nothing at all.
Great. I have no idea what I'm going to do. Ever since I wrote my downgrade tutorial to downgrade from the OTA to Stock, I figured I would have gotten the OTA notifications again, but nope. Never received anything and it seems I can't use this.
This is a problem.
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Very big problem! By chance, when you boot into recovery, do you see the same line as I have above?
Beast84 said:
Very big problem! By chance, when you boot into recovery, do you see the same line as I have above?
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Yes, I also saw the same thing when I booted into recovery on my G2(before I returned it), so that line is not a problem.
travisjames said:
Yes, I also saw the same thing when I booted into recovery on my G2(before I returned it), so that line is not a problem.
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Great that means theres no problem with my phone. I feel so much better now
Beast84 said:
Great that means theres no problem with my phone. I feel so much better now
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Yep, but we still have a problem with not being able to update to the OTA and perm-root.
travisjames said:
Yep, but we still have a problem with not being able to update to the OTA and perm-root.
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Very true. In the Vibrant section, those guys were able to make update.zip's that were flashable through the stock recovery. Maybe someone can do that for us with this update. I have no dev experience at all but I am willing to test whatever comes up.
It was weird because when I looked at it
It was in the cache directory but not directly
in the cache directory was a file fumo which on browsing just looked like a file on the phone using sufbs.
But when I copied it to the device using the app that is when fumo turned into a folder and opened and saw that file.
I wonder if there is anyway T-Mobile can push the OTA to you?
The rep I talked to told me there were 2 updates. I would be happy to see one. She said once I made a call I should get the OTA update notice. That hasn't happened.
bobsbbq said:
I wonder if there is anyway T-Mobile can push the OTA to you?
The rep I talked to told me there were 2 updates. I would be happy to see one. She said once I made a call I should get the OTA update notice. That hasn't happened.
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No, there isn't a way for T-Mo to push the OTA to you.
Did the rep say anything about the other update?
If you bought the phone full price instead of on contract be sure to check online and change the phone Tmobile has for you to a Mytouch 4g I think that could have something to do with it. I had mine listed as a Mytouch 3G still and I went and changed it and hope it'll make a difference.
Pretty sure that just changing the phone on my tmo wont change. Only thing that i can think of minus something being changed since i got it off the device vs a direct download if someone can get the link or call tmo to check on thier plans if past thier time frame they may be able to do something
Just hopefully someone could get the google link for it instead.
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I called T-Mobile today about the OTA and they said that it did matter that my plan wasn't set a mytouch package. They told me the OTA should have gone out after my first phone call. Sounds like a bunch of bull**** to me, just figured I'd fill in anyone who was interested. They told me I should have it within 48 hours. *crosses fingers*
*edit* my friend works at T-mobile, she just received the phone herself and after your phone is set as a Mytouch4G, use *#*#checkin#*#* should help start the process, now were both waiting...
I've been waiting since Sunday. Hopefully has nothing to do with having debugging enabled.
Been leaving the phone connected most of the time running
Code:
adb logcat | findstr clients.google
to try and snag the link for the update.
downloaded "aLogcat" from market. it allows a log filter, any one know what i can place in filter so it does not catch entire logs of phone activity. Thanks.
johnowa636 said:
downloaded "aLogcat" from market. it allows a log filter, any one know what i can place in filter so it does not catch entire logs of phone activity. Thanks.
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I've been messing with this. It seems you can put in a filter (I put clients.google) but it doesn't matter if you set it to save to your card periodically it saves the entire logs... but you can open those on a pc later and search them or if you're a linux type you can cat file | grep "clients.google"
Yep...Go get it.
EDIT: I mean Kies...The update box was in my way when I was typing lol
So what is the ROM version name?
A.VOID said:
So what is the ROM version name?
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Just a min, update failed...I think cause launcher pro was the default home...trying again damn it.
Someone post a odin copy.
?
Let the BRICKING begin!
Would love an ODIN of this ROM... looking forward to it!
Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?
connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"
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connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"
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http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP00&prd_ia_cd=01012200&prd_mdl_cd=SGH-I896ZKARWC&prd_mdl_name=SGH-I896&prd_ia_sub_class_cd=P#
Get it here
Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...
Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...
Downloading this version of Kies and will try again:
http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as
I'm with Rogers with an AT&T Captivate (Rooted and Cognition 2.3b6). Will I be able to update my device to it? I much prefer the Rogers software than AT&T's. I don't care if I have to use Odin or erase everything.
alexvtr said:
Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?
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What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?
ScottyNuttz said:
Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...
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Nope it's 2.2
Where does it say it was released?
gunstar3035 said:
Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...
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Did you put your phone in Recovery mode like the first pop up is asking ? (Unplug usb cable from phone (not the computer), power off the phone, Hold vol up/down button and plug usb cable. You should now be in download mode (black/yellow screen with a shovelling droid)
silvertag said:
What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?
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Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?
Enhanced said:
Where does it say it was released?
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Nowhere you have to check Kies server to know it's been released. There is still no confirmation from Rogers last i checked.
alexvtr said:
Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?
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Yes it worked fine you HAVE to put the phone in download mode before you start downloading the update or it will fail at the upgrade part.
So I just received a replacement phone via warranty from T-Mobile.
I have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and am rooted.
I just realized now that the IMEI number in Android is 00000000.
I'm not sure if it was like this before I started tinkering with it or if it happen as a result of the root/upgrade.
Anyways, I have the sticker that gives me the IMEI number under the battery, I just need to know if/how I can get this back into my phone. I've read something involving a HEX editor? But I don't know what or how.
Any advice and links would be greatly appreciated.
A little more information. I originally noticed that the IMEI was set at 0000000 because I tried to install Swype beta and it says cannot install on an android emulator. Further googling of this lead me to realize that swype wasn't recognizing my phone as a legit android OS because the IMEI number was missing...so yea. This is where I am now.
CoBfan1987 said:
A little more information. I originally noticed that the IMEI was set at 0000000 because I tried to install Swype beta and it says cannot install on an android emulator. Further googling of this lead me to realize that swype wasn't recognizing my phone as a legit android OS because the IMEI number was missing...so yea. This is where I am now.
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Did you make any backups before upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.6?
ADD: Here is a quote off another thread with this problem:
I got my IMEI back. I had my nv_data.bin.md5 and nv_data.bin backed up when I unlocked my phone after I got the new one from Samsung. I just coppied them the the efs folder and my IMEI is back."
Hope it helps! And hope you have a back up... maybe even from your other phone?? Or before you upgraded the phone you have.
Should they be in this directory?:
/efs/root/afs/settings
because those are the only ones i can find
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CoBfan1987 said:
Should they be in this directory?:
/efs/root/afs/settings
because those are the only ones i can find
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
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Yes.
10char
So I have the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from my old phone and from my new phone. Sorry, I wasn't thinking enough to make a backup of these files when I upgraded to Gingerbread using Samsung Kies.
So now, with these two sets of files. Do I want to take the old (and good) files from my old phone and replace the files on my new phone. Won't that transfer the old phone's IMEI though?
CoBfan1987 said:
So I have the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from my old phone and from my new phone. Sorry, I wasn't thinking enough to make a backup of these files when I upgraded to Gingerbread using Samsung Kies.
So now, with these two sets of files. Do I want to take the old (and good) files from my old phone and replace the files on my new phone. Won't that transfer the old phone's IMEI though?
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First - Is your phone working?
Second - Have you tried a factory reset if your phone is working?
Third - Try a factory reset and reflash a stock rom.
Fourth - If you phone is not working give it a shot and let us know
Yes the phone is working fine. Just with the IMEI missing, I can't get Swype beta to install (I'm assuming that is the problem)(That the only problem I've found so far). Would a factory reset restore the bin files and IMEI number then?
CoBfan1987 said:
Yes the phone is working fine. Just with the IMEI missing, I can't get Swype beta to install (I'm assuming that is the problem)(That the only problem I've found so far). Would a factory reset restore the bin files and IMEI number then?
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What I have read is a factory reset or reflashing a ROM (or both if all else fails) should restore your IMEI. I have also read flashing the original ROM that came on the phone has worked. You may try that if the factory reset does not restore it.
Since your phone is working don't copy the files over from your other phone
Do let us know your progress.
How do I obtain the original rom, is it posted here in the forum?
CoBfan1987 said:
How do I obtain the original rom, is it posted here in the forum?
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Did you do the factory reset yet?
resetting as we speak. Report back in a sec
okay reset is done and IMEI is still 0000000000
CoBfan1987 said:
okay reset is done and IMEI is still 0000000000
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Try doing the factory reset again and flashing back to froyo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106822
assuming the was what came with the phone?
I'm hitting the same very disgruntling problem that I did in the past when I tried to use CWM. When I try apply update from sdcard and I choose my update.zip file I just get E:signature verification failed and I can't proceed from there....
CoBfan1987 said:
I'm hitting the same very disgruntling problem that I did in the past when I tried to use CWM. When I try apply update from sdcard and I choose my update.zip file I just get E:signature verification failed and I can't proceed from there....
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What color is your recovery?
blue
"Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -"
CoBfan1987 said:
blue
"Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -"
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You need a custom kernal to flash from CWM. That is why you are getting that error. Let me look for an odin flash back to froyo stock for you.
On a side note - I have read taking your battery out for 10 mins has worked for some. Since your phone is working you may try that while we continue to look for a fix.
Sucks that this kind of problem would happen from following these instructions. I figure it would all automated and such...
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
and my battery is out now.
CoBfan1987 said:
Sucks that this kind of problem would happen from following these instructions. I figure it would all automated and such...
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
and my battery is out now.
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I say before going back to froyo try raver's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical Maybe a stock reflash will work. I have read a thousand ways that have work for different people now. You have done a few. Try this as it is easier than going back to froyo for now. Let your battery charge first.
Maybe kies just f-ed up your imei. And where are the big dog's when you need them? bhundven/FBis251?
Did you just root? Or did you use an app to unlock your phone as well?
I was supposed to be part of the soak but for some reason my phone is invisible to the Moto update servers and they cannot push the update to me. I have the update file someone gave me a link to download. I have two questions about how to install it.
1. Since I am rooted can I just put it where Moto would have downloaded it to and then my phone will update it like it got the OTA?
or
2. If I install it off the SD card will it just do recovery first and then display injured android man, and then have to reselect the zip package again to finish instlling the update?
I would prefer method 1 if possible. If one of the devs or a knowledgeable person could respond I would appreciate it. I'll give Moto about six more hours to get this straightened out, otherwise I am tired of waiting to get my Atrix 2 onto ICS.
Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
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Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
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Where does moto put the zip file so I can try putting it where the OTA would have downloaded to? Then when I go to check for update it should say an update is ready for installing. Do they put it in the cache directory? Someone who knows please let me know. Thanks.
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Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
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AFAICT this seems true, you I could run a leak#2/soak based ROM as a second system (first system too?) with boot menu manager by following the guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882335
jboxer said:
Where does moto put the zip file so I can try putting it where the OTA would have downloaded to? Then when I go to check for update it should say an update is ready for installing. Do they put it in the cache directory? Someone who knows please let me know. Thanks.
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Yes, it is /cache... but I think you also need the .crc file of the same name along with the actual .zip - not positive though. And, it can take a little while for it to recognize it - but I have done it that way, by putting it in the cache folder - also, it will disappear if you reboot.
But, you do know what you are doing, right? There is no fxz yet...
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Edit.. since it's the same files as leak#2.. for the .crc file, you could just make your own if you don't have it:
-Just create a new blank file with notepad++
-Add this as the first and only line (no blank lines after)
Code:
3114145323
-Then, save it as Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
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Yes, it is /cache... but I think you also need the .crc file of the same name along with the actual .zip - not positive though. And, it can take a little while for it to recognize it - but I have done it that way, by putting it in the cache folder - also, it will disappear if you reboot.
But, you do know what you are doing, right? There is no fxz yet...
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Edit.. since it's the same files as leak#2.. for the .crc file, you could just make your own if you don't have it:
-Just create a new blank file with notepad++
-Add this as the first and only line (no blank lines after)
Code:
3114145323
-Then, save it as Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
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Yes, I know what I am doing. I used to develop roms for LG P999 but have not played around with my Atrix much. LG does their OTA updates very differently and downloads them in pieces all over the place so no way to use the method I am suggesting for the Atrix. I don't care about being able to fxz back as I just want the phone on official ICS; but I do appreciate your caveat. Thanks for the reply.
If anyone has the .crc file please upload somewhere so I can grab it. Thanks.
jboxer said:
Yes, I know what I am doing. I used to develop roms for LG P999 but have not played around with my Atrix much. LG does their OTA updates very differently and downloads them in pieces all over the place so no way to use the method I am suggesting for the Atrix. I don't care about being able to fxz back as I just want the phone on official ICS; but I do appreciate your caveat. Thanks for the reply.
If anyone has the .crc file please upload somewhere so I can grab it. Thanks.
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I know you know what you are doing.. just had to throw that in there..
Here's the .crc file from the last leak from 9/5/12... should be the same as the soak one: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/61960599/Leak_09.05.12/Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
alteredlikeness said:
I know you know what you are doing.. just had to throw that in there..
Here's the .crc file from the last leak from 9/5/12... should be the same as the soak one: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/61960599/Leak_09.05.12/Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
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Thanks. I will give them a few hours to get to work and see if my phone is visible to the update servers now that I have done an FDR as they requested. If so, I will just let the OTA do its thing. If not I will manually update my phone.
Also I do not think you can be rooted to update the check will prevent you from updating, also you have to be as close as stock as you can..... Meaning all bloat must be unfroze.....
One more note there is a Q&A section now so try to post questions there.....
jboxer said:
I was supposed to be part of the soak but for some reason my phone is invisible to the Moto update servers and they cannot push the update to me. I have the update file someone gave me a link to download. I have two questions about how to install it.
1. Since I am rooted can I just put it where Moto would have downloaded it to and then my phone will update it like it got the OTA?
or
2. If I install it off the SD card will it just do recovery first and then display injured android man, and then have to reselect the zip package again to finish instlling the update?
I would prefer method 1 if possible. If one of the devs or a knowledgeable person could respond I would appreciate it. I'll give Moto about six more hours to get this straightened out, otherwise I am tired of waiting to get my Atrix 2 onto ICS.
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Can you share the link of the update file?
Thanks
jboxer said:
Thanks. I will give them a few hours to get to work and see if my phone is visible to the update servers now that I have done an FDR as they requested. If so, I will just let the OTA do its thing. If not I will manually update my phone.
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Could the fact that you're not in the US, are now unlocked and on another network have something with failure to get the OTA!?
You can be rooted. The update asserts only check for the original system files to make sure they have not been modified or deleted. It does not check for extra files like superuser.apk or busybox. Rooting is not a problem. I set superuser to OTA protect and it worked. After the update my ICS was still rooted without me having to root it.
For the person that wants the leak the OTA is leak # 2. It is exactly the same. Just find thread with download link for leak # 2 and you are good to go.
Would installing beats audio drivers using the app be considered tampering with system files? And would it prevent me from receiving a ota?
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Could the fact that you're not in the US, are now unlocked and on another network have something with failure to get the OTA!?
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No, they wanted people like that to make sure it worked. Just had to do an FDR and then was good to go. Got the OTA and on ICS now.
ramosquera said:
Can you share the link of the update file?
Thanks
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The devs have confirmed that the soak test OTA is identical to ICS leak #2.
jboxer said:
No, they wanted people like that to make sure it worked. Just had to do an FDR and then was good to go. Got the OTA and on ICS now.
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Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
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Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
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You have to be someone that was invited and filled out a survey about six weeks ago. If you are you need to go to the Motorola Private forum. Go see how others are requesting it (not allowed to really talk about it). FDR means Factory Data Reset and it is an option in Privacy in Settings. It erases all your user settings, app data and you are back to square one like when the phone came out of the box. For many people it was required to get what they wanted.
If you were not invited don't worry. Usually the official rollout of the OTA will come within a week of a soak test if no problems are found. It is the same as leak # 2 so just look on this forum and you can install that manually. The release is solid so I see no reason the OTA won't be going live to all AT&T Atrix 2 devices very soon.
nelsonalfo said:
Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
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I think he means Factory Data Reset.. found in settings>backup & reset (?) forgot where it was on GB, but it's in the settings.
Edit: Lol.. jboxer - I've been too slow a lot recently
alteredlikeness said:
I think he means Factory Data Reset.. found in settings>backup & reset (?) forgot where it was on GB, but it's in the settings.
Edit: Lol.. jboxer - I've been too slow a lot recently
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I hated doing it but it was necessary for some reason. Before it my phone was invisible to the update servers. After it was and I got a push notification to begin the download. Loving ICS.
Seeing as there isn't a section for the LG P870/LG Escape I'm going to try and get as much info condensed into one thread for now.
Not even sure how popular this phone is but, hopefully this will be of some use to someone.
KDZ:
I know this isn't posted anywhere so here is the v10f KDZ from LG. It is the latest firmware as of 11/6/2012:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP870/AATTBK/P87010f_00/P87010f_00.kdz
If you don't know how to flash a KDZ I will make a guide here soon. V10f is rootable using the method below as is v10c
Download Mode:
To get into download mode turn off your phone, press and hold the vol+ and vol- keys, with those held down insert the USB cable while continuing to hold down the keys. After a few seconds phone will enter download mode automatically.
Rooting:
I was able to root my phone that has v10c on it using this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31963526&postcount=532
I used 1.6 of the root script but some say that 1.2 works better for them. I would try 1.6 if that doesn't work try 1.2 if it fails the first time run it a second time and it should work.
Thanks! My wife just got this. I was able to root and update and retain root with OTA rootkeeper. Was looking for a kdz just in case. If there's enough interest i will see if i can port TWRP so we can cook up some custom roms.
I am definitely interested in custom roms, I have this device. Its not bad considering the price and what you get. 1494 on geekbench too! Pretty decent!
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Thanks for the effort
Aye guys I'm new into rooting and android in general, but I don't really understand how to root this phone. Kinda been looking around for a while and I was wondering if you can write some sort of guide. As of now I'm pretty lost the other threads aren't giving me any general information on exactly how to root the LG P870 or androids in general.
-Thanks
Btw I understand what exactly what rooting does to your device and the purpose of rooting, its just exactly how to root the device.
Well first things first do you have the android SDK installed on your computer
cyclejim said:
Well first things first do you have the android SDK installed on your computer
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Alright now what lol.
As of now I have Eclipse with android sdk installed on it and the newest version of java. Whats next, and spefically whats a KDZ and what is he talking about here:
Urabewe said:
Rooting:
I was able to root my phone that has v10c on it using this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31963526&postcount=532
I used 1.6 of the root script but some say that 1.2 works better for them. I would try 1.6 if that doesn't work try 1.2 if it fails the first time run it a second time and it should work.
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GHazard said:
Alright now what lol.
As of now I have Eclipse with android sdk installed on it and the newest version of java. Whats next, and spefically whats a KDZ and what is he talking about here:
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Download the zip and unzip it to your desktop. Go into your phone's settings and go to developers options. Turn on USB debugging. Go back to settings and go to security. Turn on unknown sources. Now plug your phone in and run the .bat file that you just unzipped. Follow the commands on the and that should be it. Good luck!
Thanks for the effort
GHazard said:
Alright now what lol.
As of now I have Eclipse with android sdk installed on it and the newest version of java. Whats next, and spefically whats a KDZ and what is he talking about here:
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KDZ is the LG format for ROMs which is the built in read only memory that hold the instructions for the phone to run the hardware and features.
But I just rooted my phone with a combination of the above files, and it didnt go exactly as I hoped. First I ran the v1.2 batch file linked above, (the 1.6 batch file archive is invalid and doesnt extract properly. It seemed like it ran properly, i did the restore (no data destructive you shouldnt lost any data) but I didnt have root when completed. Then I tried the v17 of the original thread which can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
That one also ran but failed at the end saying something about me not having root on the phone.
I than ran the v1.2 batch file not once, but twice in a row. The second time I found my phone operating in "emulator mode" in other words, it was running laggy as hell and very slow. I then ran the V17 batch file from the link above, and boom it worked. So as you can see it wasnt typical, but I think if you dont have success with the 1.2 the first time, run it again, if it still didnt work, try running v17 like i did. I now have root and my phone is working fine.
Basically, I got the Escape then got the Nexus7 and have been involved in that. Really haven't been doing much with the Escape. I will be looking into more for everyone and hopefully get a custom recovery at the very least. Then at that point we can start thinking about rom. Until then we are stuck with what we have. I will get more info for everyone , till then this is what we have. If you think you can help go for it. If not sorry but this is the best info there is for our phone . I will positively without a doubt post any new info here so if that's what you are looking for this is the right place until then, thank you and you are welcome.
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Download the zip and unzip it to your desktop. Go into your phone's settings and go to developers options. Turn on USB debugging. Go back to settings and go to security. Turn on unknown sources. Now plug your phone in and run the .bat file that you just unzipped. Follow the commands on the and that should be it. Good luck!
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So when I run the .bat file do I just run it in cmd? I'm kinda knew at this lol.
Also does my phone have to be in download mode?
Sorry for the inconvenience but where exactly do I run the .bat file?
-Thanks
One more thing I never downloaded a .zip or .rar file.. Could you please leave me a link?
Rooted
Thanks people I guess I just needed time to figure it out lol. I ran it in cmd twice(1.2v) but not right after each other and the second time it worked thanks guys.
Well. I tried to install beats audio but now it won't even load up just boot loops when it gets to at&t...
Bricked
Great the first bricked lg p870 lol, anyone know how to fix this. Or is it just a brick?
Sorry for the repititive posts, but so far I have gotten my device to read by my computer. The only thing is I can see it in the Device manager but it never shows up in my computer. It also picks the phone up in cmd, is there sometype of command I can run to flash the device and put it back to normal?
GHazard said:
Sorry for the repititive posts, but so far I have gotten my device to read by my computer. The only thing is I can see it in the Device manager but it never shows up in my computer. It also picks the phone up in cmd, is there sometype of command I can run to flash the device and put it back to normal?
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No command. You need to flash the kdz using lg flash tool.
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No command. You need to flash the kdz using lg flash tool.
Sent from my MB886 using xda premium
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Is their a guide on how to flash the device using the kdz flash tool? I mean my phone won't turn on though. It goes into the lg logo then just goes black (the back light is still on).
K I have all the tools but
I downloaded every tool from this thread
But in the PDF guides it says to put the phone in Upgrade mode by removing the SIM, battery and SDC(Micro sd card?) so I did that. Then insert the usb while holding the Volume Up button. All that happens on my phone is the home keys on the bottom just flash. And my phone doesn't connect to my computer either.
My Notes on LG P870
Ok I have fixed my device, well twice now. It seems whenever you try to change any file within the root it restarts, then boot loops. I tried too change a font using Rom Toolbox, it restarted then boot looped. I rooted the device using the 1.2v script once, but this time I'll try 1.7v and see if I can change fonts etc.
Are any of you guys having any problem with this?
If you do, and you are soft bricked just:
Download UPK 3.7.1
Then open up LG /mobile Update
Click Install Drivers(Make sure your phone is not connected) Choose your phone and carrier
Let that finish(Gonna take awhile you have to install all of them)
Then click Install updates...Done
Worked
Posting confirmation for an LG Escape (p870). 10f rooted using the tools linked in first post. Used version 1.2 to start and had to use the version 17 of the other rooting kit to finalize like another user encountered as well. Thanks will be given if they haven't been yet.